*Mild* Jalapeño
About me
- Can I live with other cats? No - For her well being, we recommend against placing Jalapeño in a home with other cats. In her previous environment, she shared space with one cat, but her owner reported instances of unexpected aggressive behaviour from Jalapeno. In our cattery, we've observed her standing her ground, she can on occasion, swipe at other cats or kittens if they linger too long near her cabin. Given this behaviour, it would be best to rehome her as the sole pet in the household for everyone's safety.
- Can I live with dogs? No - Jalapeño has never lived with a dog
- Can I live with teenagers? Yes
- Can I live with young children? No - 10+ - Jalapeño was surrendered to us after apparently exhibiting unexpected aggressive behaviour towards her owner. Although we have not seen any of this behaviour for ourselves, for safety reasons, we do not recommend placing her in a home with very young children. Even though she has been wonderful towards all adults since being in our care, we still recommend a no (young) children household.
- Do I have any medical issues? Yes - Jalapeño has undergone a comprehensive health check at the vet. An echocardiogram on the 24th April 2026, revealed that she sadly has fluid surrounding her heart, which will require her to be on specific medication, potentially for the rest of her life. She is currently being treated with Frusol and Clopidogrel. Adopters must be aware of this. Additionally, Jalapeño was spayed while in our care due to a diagnosis of Pyometra, a life threatening condition. Fortunately, she has recovered well from this surgery. We are currently awaiting the results of the mass within her uterus that was sent off, as cysts were present at the time of the operation. We are hoping to receive these results by the end of May. Her next heart scan is scheduled for around July 2026, during which we will also check her blood levels. Please note that she is not vaccinated at this time. Jalapeno can be a little spicy at the vets but this is natural due to how many times she has had to go there, she will only tolerate so much!
- Can I live as an indoor cat? Yes - Jalapeño has always been an indoor cat, and at 9 years old, we believe that allowing her outside now would be unsuitable, as she lacks outdoor experience. A home with ample space would be ideal for her, allowing her to create her own comfort zone and retreat whenever she needs to.
- What was the reason for my surrender? We were told that Jalapeño had two unprovoked incidents in which she attacked her previous owner, resulting in the owner needing antibiotics for the wounds. For more details, please refer to her bio.
Meet *Mild* Jalapeño!
This gorgeous cat is searching for a loving new home where she can truly flourish. Jalapeño was surrendered to us after experiencing two unprovoked incidents with her previous owner over a two week period and an unexpected reaction towards another cat in the household.
The first incident was reported as minor, with details remaining unclear. The second occurred when her owner was removing cello tape from a cardboard box, which startled Jalapeño due to the sound. This unpredictable behaviour led her family to make the tough choice to find her a new home.
Since arriving at our cattery, we haven’t observed any similar reactions. In fact, she displays a wonderful temperament and is incredibly affectionate! Jalapeño loves to greet you with hugs, putting her paws on your shoulders as soon as you enter her cabin! She will then snuggle into your neck for a cwtch! She has been a delight for us throughout her stay.
We believe her previous environment simply wasn’t the right fit for her, and something there was clearly unsettling. Having been with her family since she was just three weeks old, well before the typical 9-12 weeks kittens usually stay with their mothers, this may have influenced her behaviour, we cannot say for certain.
From what we’ve seen, Jalapeño is nothing like what her transfer form, or name suggests! Hence why we have now added *Mild* into her bio! 😉
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