Betty the 19-year-old cat seeks peaceful retirement home via Cats Protection Mansfield
A cherished family cat who has found herself homeless at the grand age of 19 is seeking a new home where she can live a peaceful retirement.
Betty came into the care of Cats Protection Mansfield Cat Centre in Warsop via the charity’s Cat Guardians scheme, which offers peace of mind to owners concerned about what might happen if they were to pass away before their cat.
While being parted from her owner has been a big upheaval, the black beauty has shown herself to be a playful and fun-loving character.
Jane Holt, Centre Manager, said: “Everyone at the centre has fallen in love with Betty, she has such a strong personality and loves attention – although she’ll let you know when she has had enough!
“Betty’s owner had the foresight to sign up to our Cat Guardians scheme knowing she would be cared for. There is an unusual ask attached to this, which we would like to honour. Her previous owner has requested that when Betty eventually passes away, her body be privately cremated so their ashes can be interred together. This wish shows just how well-loved Betty was, and we will make all the arrangements when the time comes.
“Betty may be getting on but I’m sure whatever time she has left will be spent nudging her way into her new owner’s heart.”
Unsurprisingly for her age, Betty has a few age-related health conditions, including arthritis, for which she takes medication, and kidney issues, which just require a special diet food to keep in check. All the information on how best to keep her healthy will be shared with potential adopters.
To enquire about adopting Betty visit www.cats.org.uk/mansfield or call 01623 845 846.
For more information on Cat Guardians, a scheme which guarantees your cat will be taken into care before a new home new home is found for them see www.cats.org.uk/catguardians