We were rehomed at the beginning of November, but sadly we were returned to the sanctuary through no fault of our own. Our adopters contacted the sanctuary to say they could no longer keep us after one of us began toileting outside the litter tray, specifically on the sofa. This behaviour had only started a few days prior to their decision.

Our main carer spoke with the adopters to offer support and advice, as the sanctuary always does, but they had already made up their minds. We had been in the home for nearly four weeks, and it’s believed that the toileting issue came from just one of us and was linked to stress caused by changes within the household while we were still settling in. Since returning to the sanctuary, we have had absolutely no toileting issues and have used our litter trays perfectly, confirming that this was a temporary behavioural response to stress.

We originally came into the sanctuary back in March this year with our mummy, Posy, when we were just six days old. We arrived via a veterinary practice, where our mum had given birth on the same day she was taken in by our finder. Sadly, our mum’s owner later came forward to sign us all over, having abandoned her outside for some time and showing no interest in keeping her. We were then all brought safely into the sanctuary.

Since then, we have grown into beautiful, friendly, and loving boys. I, Hickory, can be a little more reserved and sensitive than my brother Spruce, but we are both very gentle, affectionate, and typical playful young kittens. We love a good play session just as much as we enjoy relaxing and having cuddles.

We are sweet, friendly boys and can’t wait to find our true forever home this time.

I (Hickory) was diagnosed with a common skin condition called Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex (EGC). Please don’t let this put you off — further details can be found in my medical history below. I am otherwise a healthy boy and have been doing really well.