POPCORN

Popcorn is the sort of cat who does not just join a family, he gently appoints himself Head of Love, Chief Kitten Nanny and Professional Face Snuggler.

Rescued from the streets at just three weeks old, Popcorn had a very difficult start. He needed hand feeding through those fragile early months before facing severe flu and ringworm. He may have started life as a tiny, scruffy little underdog, but he has grown into the softest, sweetest boy with a huge personality and an even bigger heart.

A bit about Popcorn

Popcorn is chatty, curious, playful and incredibly affectionate. He loves being picked up, carried, kissed and cuddled. He is very much a people cat and will happily curl up beside you, climb onto your chest, rub his head against your face and purr away as though he has been waiting all day for that exact moment.

He is often a lap cat and enjoys being close to his humans. Sometimes he may even try to clean you, because Popcorn appears to have decided humans are just slightly under-groomed cats.

A bit of fun

Popcorn is known as the foster brother, dad and mum of the home. He has helped mother tiny rescue kittens, taught shy cats how to play and has been a gentle, patient presence for the cats around him. He is wonderfully social and has lived around many cats as well as dogs.

He loves to play with bedsheets, wands and springs, and is gentle in the way he plays. He also has the very important habit of occasionally sleeping under the duvet and missing breakfast, because apparently beauty sleep comes first.

What he does not love

There is very little Popcorn does not like. He is an easy, loving boy, but if he is asking for attention and his meows are not being taken seriously, he may give a tiny nibble to make his point. Not in a nasty way, just in a “hello, I am still here and available for kisses” sort of way.

Medical notes

Popcorn has a small black dot in or on one of his eyes which can make it weep. This has been checked by the vet and an attempt was made to remove it, but it was considered too risky. He is not in pain or discomfort, but his adopter will need to gently wipe his eye every now and then.

He is not currently on any medication or special diet.

The sort of home Popcorn needs

Popcorn would suit a loving home where he can be involved, cherished and adored as much as he adores his people. He would likely enjoy a home with activity, affection and companionship.

He could be a wonderful match for a family who wants a truly affectionate cat who will be part of daily life, not watching it from the sidelines.

Kids: Could be suitable for children, subject to the right introductions and respectful handling.

Indoor/Outdoor: Currently indoor/outdoor, with access to a secured garden, his new home would need to have a secure environment in line with his adoption requirements.

Other cats: Yes. Popcorn is very good with other cats and has been a gentle, nurturing companion to kittens and older cats.

Dogs: He has been around dogs and is described as cautious, so any dog would need to be calm, cat-friendly and introduced slowly.

Food: Dry food is available throughout the day. He currently eats Purina One Health Adult, Friskies Seafood Sensations and Monello Chicken/Salmon. He also has wet food twice daily, usually Applaws tuna tins.

Rescue story

Popcorn was rescued from the streets when he was only three weeks old. Too tiny to manage on his own, he was force fed through the first few months of his life before later battling severe flu and ringworm.

He was then buddied up with another rescue kitten who was very shy, and true to the cat he would become, Popcorn helped bring comfort and confidence to someone else even while he was still growing himself.

From a fragile baby with the odds stacked against him, Popcorn has blossomed into a deeply affectionate, funny and gentle boy. He is proof that the smallest beginnings can grow into the biggest hearts.