Black and white cat Felipe seeks home after eight months at RSPCA

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 09:02 · Archive

Felipe, a four-year-old cat abandoned by his owner, has waited over 240 days at an RSPCA centre in Lancashire.

Felipe, a four-year-old black and white cat, has spent more than 240 days at the RSPCA's centre in Stalmine, Lancashire, after being abandoned by his previous owner. Staff at the rescue centre say he is beginning to lose his spark as he watches other cats get adopted ahead of him.

Hannah Mainds from the RSPCA centre said Felipe was initially timid but has grown into 'a real character'. He greets staff with a meow and climbs onto their laps for affection. He enjoys food and outdoor exploration, and likes being groomed.

The RSPCA has issued a public appeal to find him a home. The organisation reports that black and black and white cats take an average of 29 days to find homes, compared to nine days for grey tabbies, suggesting Felipe's colouring may have affected his chances of adoption.

How it is being reported

• Abandoned Felipe is 'losing his spark' as other cats are adopted before himFelipe has been waiting for 34 weeks to find his forever homeLancsLive · 17 Oct, 08:37
• Lancashire cat Felipe who needs a new home after being abandoned by his owner is beginning to lose his sparkFelipe is beginning to lose his spark as he has waited so long.Chorley Guardian · 16 Oct, 10:55

In this story: Felipe · RSPCA · Stalmine · Lancashire

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