Clementine the cat has been described as a “sweet but shy little lady” who loves spending her days in bed.
She is currently in the care of the Scottish SPCA at its Aberdeenshire Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre.
Clementine is believed to be between 10 and 12 years old but the charity is unsure as, when she was brought in as a stray, no owner ever came forward.
The SSPCA is looking for a loving retirement home for the cat to live out her golden years, as she is having little luck in being rehomed.
Centre manager, Louise Griese, explained that Clementine is often overlooked for younger cats, saying: “Sadly because of her medical needs and her age, she has had little interest.
“We are hoping that there is an understanding person out there who can see the wonderful companion Clementine could be and give her the chance she deserves.”
‘Medication for the rest of her life’
Clementine was brought to the SSPCA in a bad condition.
Ms Griese said: “Clementine came in to our care as a stray in very poor condition, and unfortunately an owner never came forward for her.
“The poor thing needed to be de-matted on arrival, but she has since regrown all her fur, gained weight, and is back feeling beautiful again!”
🐾 We are trying to find a loving retirement home for Clementine, who has sadly been overlooked for other younger cats.
Clementine also has some medical needs, which has made the search for the perfect home even harder.
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Sadly, her mysterious past has left her with a number of medical complications that mean she needs medication.
“She has hyperthyroidism but her bloods are stable,” explained Mrs Griese.
“She currently requires medication three times a day which she takes with no fuss at all.
“We’re hopeful that in the future her medication could be reduced to two times daily, but she will need to stay on the medication for the rest of her life and have blood tests a couple of times a year.
“Unfortunately she has also had cat flu in the past and although she has recovered well, she will always be a carrier and will need to be the only cat in her new home.”
She added that Clementine would need to be kept inside due to her old age.
A new home
Despite the fact she hasn’t yet sparked anyone’s interest, the SSPCA are confident they can find a home for Clementine.
Though she has been described as shy, Ms Griese believes the cat will come out of her shell in the right home: “She loves to spend her days in a cosy bed, but is happy to get attention when snuggled up on someone’s lap.
“In the right home with lots of love we are sure Clem will blossom and grow in confidence.”
If you are interested in rehoming Clementine, you can apply to do so here.
