Jalapeño
About me
- Can I live with other cats? No - For her well being, we advise against placing Jalapeño in a home with other cats. In her previous environment, she shared space with one cat, but her owner reported that she occasionally reacted aggressively towards them without warning.
- Can I live with dogs? No - Jalapeño has never lived with a dog
- Can I live with teenagers? Yes - 18+
- Can I live with young children? No - Jalapeño was surrendered to us after exhibiting unexpected aggressive behaviour towards her owner. For safety reasons, we do not recommend placing her in a home with young children.
- Do I have any medical issues? Potentially - Jalapeño has received a full health check at the vets. It was noted that she may have a grade 2 heart murmur. She is scheduled to have an echocardiogram on the 24th April 2026. We will update her write up following the appointment. She is currently not spayed yet or vaccinated at this time.
- 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? 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 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 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 has been a delight for both us and the vets 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.
From what we’ve seen, Jalapeño is nothing like what her transfer form, or name suggests!
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