Rescue:

It is very rare for Pet Patrol to be able to rescue cats that are considered “Smoke Tabbies”.
This means that they may appear to be black in coat colour, or deep grey, but when you part
their fur, it is white. This is called Smoke and usually we only see one every five years or so.
We have been extremely fortunate to have six and possibly more, come into our care from one
farm property. It is a mixed animal farm, mostly beef, and the cats have taken to living in the
hay loft. The owner of the property likes the cats, but there are just too many of them, and the
kittens needed to find family homes. She feeds them daily and provides water, but the only
shelter is up high amongst big bales of hay. The cats will burrow in between the bales; but it is
dusty and the straw is quite sharp and harsh. The woman’s neighbour had received help from
a small rescue in the area last year, to have her cats spayed and neutered. Her colony is now
small, healthy and no more unwanted kittens being born. She encouraged her friend to do the
same and soon these wee kittens that are gorgeous and unusual in colouring were on their
way to a different and love filled life.

Personality:

Shasta is a beautiful cat with glossy medium length fur and the sweetest little face. She is a
shy and quiet girl but once she gets to know people, she will keep asking for lots of ear rubs
and butt scratches, and will purr for the whole world to know. She is also very playful and loves
exploring new toys. She can never say no to playing with the string toys with her human. We are
looking for a dedicated adult home for Shasta. She and her eight siblings were not social
when they came into our care, and it has taken time to build up their confidence. Now ready
for adoption Shasta is looking for a forever home. One that will welcome her into the family
and keep her safely indoors