Cressida

About Cressida

Meet Cressida 🐾 CRESSIDA – A SPECIAL HOME FOR A VERY SPECIAL CAT Cressida arrived at our shelter on Christmas Eve, completely terrified of people. Having never experienced human kindness, her only way of protecting herself was to fight. It's taken an enormous amount of time, patience and dedication to get Cressida ready for adoption, and while we're incredibly proud of how far she's come, her journey is far from over. Cressida is fiercely independent, very suspicious of anything unfamiliar, and certainly isn't your typical affectionate lap cat. She doesn't enjoy being patted, but she LOVES playing with toys with you! Perhaps one day she'll show little signs of affection, but these will always be on her terms. She's also prone to over-grooming when stressed, so a quiet, predictable and stress-free home is absolutely essential for her wellbeing. We're searching for someone truly extraordinary who can offer Cressida: An adult-only home, ideally with just one person. A home with no other animals. Experience with cats who have behavioural challenges. A calm, stable environment with minimal stress or disruption. Endless patience, understanding and a commitment to her for the long haul. Cressida has spent time in foster care with one of our staff members and has shown us that she can make progress in the right environment. But her new person must understand that this won't be an easy adoption, and she may never become a cuddly, affectionate cat. We know we're asking a lot. But what about the cats who can't offer cuddles and affection? Don't they deserve a loving home too? Cressida didn't choose her start in life, and she's doing the best she can with the experiences she's had. She doesn't need someone to change who she is. She needs someone who will accept her exactly as she is, celebrate the tiniest victories, and give her the security of knowing she's finally home. Not every adoption story is about gaining a cuddly companion. Sometimes, it's about giving a little cat the chance to simply feel safe, understood and loved. If you would like to meet Cressida, please call 9722 1265 to make an appointment.