Merlin

Here’s what his foster mum says about him:

“Merlin is a young lively male who loves to be around people but also loves his space to retreat into. He has had a rough start and this sometimes materialises in an occasional lash out, but with no claws though, its more of a playful swipe than malicious intent.  He did hiss when he first arrived but this has now stopped and we now know where he likes to be touched and where he doesn’t so there is no reason for it to return hopefully.  We currently have his base primarily in one room but with the door constantly open so he can roam as he pleases but always has his own pad to go back to. He loves to be stroked and hugged by my 18 year old and he meows outside her room until she gives him attention! He does have a crazy half hour most days where he races around the house and burns off some energy. This is all good fun to watch and perfectly normal and to be expected for a cat this age.  He uses a scratching area very frequently and will need a good solid scratching post or board to keep him happy on that front! He is overall friendly and loving but does have a tendency to panic at loud noises or sudden movements. He needs a patient forever owner who will give him time to adjust and find his feet. In just a few days he has become a friendly adorable cat and in a few weeks with a new loving owner he will be a fantastic confident lively feline friend.”