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Story from Jam Press (Scaredy Cats Unwanted)
Pictured: Archie.
Two scaredy cats are unwanted because they are too petrified
Two scaredy cats are unwanted because they're petrified of humans.
Two-year-old Flash and Archie, 10, have been waiting for their forever homes for nearly 11 months.
The black-fur moggies were rescued by the RSPCA, along with eight other cats in September last year.
Both were covered in fleas and scabs and were petrified of humans.
Flash hasn't had a single visitor in her 330 days at the Great Ayton Animal Centre, near Middlesbrough.
Meanwhile, potential adopters for Archie, ultimately decided on another.
Staff have been working to rehabilitate the cats so that they enjoy a fuss and a cuddle in the hopes of attracting adopters.
They are the centre's longest residents, as reported on What’s the Jam.
Cattery supervisor, Beverley Dunn said: "Flash and Archie were living in a multi-cat household. It was very much a "free for all" and as a result, they were under-socialised and very wary of humans.
"Flash in particular was petrified, she was also covered in fleas and scabs, so it’s been quite a journey for her from both a physical and mental point of view.
"She’s an amazing girl who really enjoys a fuss and a cuddle and she’ll now come straight over and get on your knee.
“She’s come on so much in our care and is a firm favourite with everyone here.
"Archie is a shy but sweet boy who enjoys sitting in the outside yard and watching the world go by.
“He was so scared when he first arrived and just hid away from us all.
"Slowly he’s gained confidence and his personality has shone through.
“If you sit with him he’ll come and take treats from you and he has the biggest purr and meow you can imagine."
Staff at the centre suspect the duo may be overlooked because of their colour.
On average, it takes the RSPCA 29 days to find a home for a black cat, in comparison to just nine days for their grey tabby counterparts.
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2024-07-31
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