South London Cats Need Homes As Wasteland Site Is Being Built On

Fifteen South London cats need new homes. Their area is being redeveloped soon. The cats live near New Cross Gate now, on land by Besson and Briant Streets. The RSPCA calls them “inbetweener cats” because they aren’t used to people. Close contact stresses them out, and they need less care than typical pet cats do.

Good homes have big gardens or businesses outside. These places must keep the cats safe, in pairs. New owners will give them food and water daily. The cat’s current area will become a building site. Cats Protection already trapped, fixed, and released them, and they range from ten months to five years old. Kathy tells us the cats aren’t feral or typical house pets, but they are in danger if they cannot find homes soon.

The cats visit a kind woman’s garden, where she feeds them, and some go inside when cold. But the garden isn’t safe for them to live in, as busy roads surround their home on all sides. If they leave, cars may hurt these cats, and they will lose food and safe shelter. Roads around the area are very dangerous.

Elle says these cats need large, safe outdoor spaces. Here, people must feed them and give them shelter. They aren’t feral, but not social enough for cuddling. Given room, they may come inside eventually and might also choose to interact with people. This interaction will only happen if they want it, so don’t expect them to become lap cats.

These cats do well in big gardens. They need food, shelter, and freedom, with the option to interact depending on each cat’s comfort level. These aren’t typical lap cats, that’s for sure, but they make great companions if given space. They will be your friend on their own terms.