Tom, who is male, 9 years’ old and black and white, is looking for a forever home.

Tom and his brother were living in a flat in Wandsworth when their owner, who had adopted them as kittens, was sadly taken into permanent care. Their owner’s sister travelled by coach from her home in Wales every week to spend a couple of days caring for the cats and to leave them food while she searched to find them a rescue space. Within a short few weeks, HFC was able to offer Tom and his brother the foster care they needed.

Tom has a thyroid condition that is stable and for which he receives liquid medicine directly into his mouth via syringe twice a day.  This is easily administered as Tom loves his tasty medicine and reminds his Foster Carer to give him his "dessert" after meals!  If helpful, HFC is able to assist with the cost of medication.

Tom is an extrovert, confident, vocal and affectionate cat. He is also very playful and has potential to live with adults or alongside a family with respectful children, aged 8+. With a careful introduction, he also has potential to live alongside another friendly cat.

After an extended wait in HFC care, Tom was re-homed, along with his brother, in October. However, both cats were returned to HFC because their adopter’s neighbours (whose homes were in close proximity) could hear Tom’s occasional loud chatter and, as a result, she found it difficult to bond with either cat. We have since found a lovely home for Tom’s brother.

Tom has been health checked, his thyroid levels are stable and his chat appears to be a desire to communicate fully with his human! We are obviously keen to ensure that Tom’s next move is forever, so we are unusually requesting that his home is detached (or has thick walls and kind neighbours!) and that it has a safe garden to explore and create outside interest for Tom beyond chats with his owner!  He is looking for an Adopter who is kind and patient and will be able to consistently provide him with medication twice a day around their lifestyle.

Chirpy, affectionate Tom is overdue finding his loving, forever home.  If you would like to offer him a second chance with you, please see the checklist in his media where you can see the type of home he is looking for. Thank you.