Meet Jess

Thank you to everyone who has enquired about Jess and offered her a loving home. We appreciate the kindness behind those enquiries. Some conversations have included the possibility of letting her outside, so we want to explain clearly why that would not be right for her.

Jess is a very small, slight and trusting little cat, with sight in only one eye. We worry that she would be especially vulnerable to traffic or an encounter with an unfamiliar dog, a fox, a badger or another cat. She has no experience of navigating roads; her only experience of cars has been from the safety of her carrier on trips to the vet.

She is content indoors with our other cats and dogs, enjoys her home comforts and does not ask to go out. We see a happy little house cat whose life can be full of company, play and affection while she stays safely inside.

Jess must be kept indoors for life. We would only reconsider rehoming her for a very special home that specifically wants an indoor cat and wholeheartedly welcomes that commitment. It cannot be a compromise, a trial to see how things go, or an arrangement with the possibility of outdoor access later.

This is about the care this particular little cat needs. We are grateful for every kind offer, and we hope people will understand why we have to be so careful. For now, she will remain with us, where we can keep her safe and give her the care she needs.