Hi, I’m Pumpkin
I am a very sweet loving girl looking for a home with lots of love and attention!
More About Us
Breed - Domestic Shorthair
Sex - Female
Age - 7 months old - Approx DOB- 08/2025
Colour - Tortoiseshell and white (calico)
Neutered - Yes
Vaccinated - Yes
Microchipped - Yes
FIV/FeLV blood tested- Yes (Negative)
Live with children - 6+
Live with other cats - Yes -I need a young cat friend!
Live with dogs -Yes a calm cat friendly dog
Temperament - Very loving, friendly, playful, foodie!
Indoor-only or outdoor access? Indoor only
My story so far…
Helloooo humans! My name is Pumpkin. I am so happy to finally be able to tell you all about me!
I came to the sanctuary at the start of December last year after I was surrendered by my owner due to having ongoing toileting issues In my home. I was only 4 months old when I arrived at the sanctuary with urinary issues (see medical information below to learn all about my medical history).
I am a very confident and sociable young girl and have been since I came to the sanctuary. Anyone that knows me will describe me as the SWEETEST and most LOVING little girl who adores cuddles and attention! I just love humans and love to be loved! I enjoy being picked up and cuddled a lot but if I don’t want pick up cuddles then I still want fusses or a lap to fidget on. Oh and I love to give face kisses and head bumps to show just how much I love you! I like to follow my carers around accidently almost trip them up sometimes too! I am also a very playful girl! I love playing with my toys and I enjoy interactive play with teaser toys too!
Another thing about me is that I am a big foodie! I absolutely love my meals and treats and can get a little too excited when food is around. Sometimes I’m so eager that I try to dive in before it’s even been offered. Because of this, my new home will need to keep food stored safely in cupboards and make sure tasty human foods are kept out of reach. With a consistent routine, patience, and some positive training to encourage calm manners around food, I can learn to take my treats more politely. The good news is that my love of food makes me very motivated to learn!
Due to my previous urinary problems, my new family will need to be understanding and prepared to support me if any issues arise in the future. I am currently doing very well, but there is always a chance I could have occasional flare-ups or toilet outside the litter tray again. My previous issues were likely behavioural, and with patience, routine, and the right home environment, I should continue to thrive.
I am a super friendly girl and can’t wait to find my forever home with humans who will love and accept me just the way I am!
Home I am looking for…
My purrfect home would be with humans who can spend lots of time with me and provide a safe, loving forever home.
I could happily live with sensible children aged 6+. I would fit in well with a family, as I absolutely adore attention, cuddles, and playtime!
I have mixed with other cats and kittens here at the sanctuary and would really benefit from having a feline friend in my new home. I would prefer a kitten or a young cat with similar energy levels to me. I really enjoy having a little play with the kittens I’ve met here! However, I wouldn’t enjoy living with a very boisterous or overwhelming cat.
I am ideally looking for an indoor only home (to monitor my toileting) with sufficient space, plenty of cat furniture and enrichment. A home with a catio or cat proofed garden would be a bonus but not essential.
Diet..
I am currently fed wet and dry kitten food. I have Scrumbles kitten dry and Blink kitten wet food. I need to stay on a good quality diet.
Medical history…
In my previous home, when I was around four months old, I started urinating in places other than my litter tray. My owner took me to the vets, but unfortunately little was done to resolve the issue. When I arrived at the sanctuary, I showed symptoms straight away, including some blood in my urine and urinating near my water bowl. I had a urine test which showed elevated white blood cells, and as I also had a slight fever I was treated for cystitis with anti-inflammatory pain relief and antibiotics for a possible infection.
A follow-up urine test showed some struvite crystals, so I continued antibiotics for a little longer and was started on a urinary diet. During this time I began using my litter tray much more reliably, with only the occasional accident. I remained happy, active, and otherwise in good health. Further tests showed that things had mostly cleared up.
I seemed to improve even more once I was moved from isolation into a larger pen where my litter trays could be placed in more suitable locations, although I did still have the odd accident. This suggested that my earlier issues may have been behavioural. I also had blood tests and a kidney scan, both of which came back normal.
I’ve been doing really well for the past 5–6 weeks and am now completely off the urinary food and supplements I was on. I’ve had no further toileting issues and am currently using my litter trays perfectly!
Please note- Applicants will ONLY be contacted if you are a suitable match. Please be aware we complete our rehoming checks prior to arranging any meets.
If you think you could offer me the home I need, please fill out an Adoption Enquiry Form. Please make sure you have read about my needs and the adoption policies before applying.
Forms lacking in detail or with questions unanswered may not be considered, we need to ensure we are matching our cats to the right home for them.