Calliope

Calliope is a complete love bug and adores attention. She likes to sleep for most of the day but gets a bu

rst of energy in the evening and enjoys playing with toys or other cats, before cuddling up on the sofa again.

In foster Callie lives with other pets and can often be found cuddling or playing with the dogs. She’s taken longer to build trust with the cats but now lives happily in their company and will play and sleep with them. Callie has a wonderful relationship with a family member, aged 4, who is very respectful of cats.

Callie struggles to groom herself fully. She can become knotted in a matter of days so will need daily brushing. She is a carrier of Feline Calicivirus, a common condition which makes her more prone to cat flu. FCV can affect the gums, but Callie has undergone dental surgery and now has no gum issues. She can live with other cats but should be isolated if she develops cat-flu symptoms. All cats in the home must be given core annual vaccination boosters.

Her condition means Callie shouldn’t mix with unknown cats, but she does enjoy the outdoors and shows a strong desire to go outside. She will require a safe way to go outside, either using a “catio” or a lead.