Hello, my name is Enola

I arrived at the sanctuary in August with my four kittens, who were around 4 weeks old at the time. A lady had reached out to the sanctuary after hearing that I was estimated to be on my 5th litter!!! She was able to get me and my kittens safely into a carrier and bring us to the sanctuary.

My kittens were a little spicy at first, but it only took our carer a few days before they stopped hissing and spitting and were happy to be handled. I was a little different, though! I made it very clear that I wasn't comfortable being touched. I wasn't hiding away or overly scared, I just didn't want any physical interaction.

Where I came from, I would regularly venture back into the same lady's garden to have my kittens. She would keep an eye on me and make sure I was fed. I would even wander into her house and sit on her sofa, but I still wouldn't allow any physical contact. I'm used to living outdoors and, while I'm quite happy being around people and accepting food, I simply prefer to keep my paws to myself!

I've really relaxed and settled at the sanctuary, especially since finishing nursing my kittens and having some time to myself. I've also been spayed now, so that's the end of any more surprise litters for me!

I will happily approach my carer to take a treat from her hand, especially a Lick-e-Lix! I also confidently wait by the door for the humans to bring my food. They are clearly my servants!

I do need humans, even if I don't want them touching me. They can admire my cute little face from a distance and appreciate that I'm just as beautiful and deserving of a loving home as any other cat.

In a home, I may eventually decide that I quite like a fuss, given enough time, but I'm really not sure. Anyone who adopts me must want me for who I am now and not expect me to become a different cat. If I do decide that physical affection is something I enjoy, that would be a lovely bonus!

I know some people may overlook me because I'm not one for fuss and cuddles, but I promise I'm not asking for much. I would love a cosy home where I can venture out into a garden for my little adventures before coming back inside for a lovely sleep in my own bed or on the sofa near you (but not necessarily right next to you!).

Wouldn't it be just as rewarding to give a home to a cat who needs one for who they are, rather than what we might traditionally expect from a pet cat? ❤️