At the moment in our cattery we have two cats who have been with us since May - yet still nobody has expressed an interest in adopting them.

Asher and Alexia are lovely cats and we think it is a real shame they are still waiting in our cattery for the right owners. They were rescued from a multi-cat household and as a result of their past, they are very shy and timid which we think is the reason why people aren’t showing much interest in them.

We do find that shy cats are often overlooked, but just because they are shy this doesn’t mean they won’t be a good companion.

A cat can be shy or timid for a number of reasons, they may have been through a trauma, they could still be very young and learning the ropes, or maybe they are just waiting to find that special someone who can bring them out of their shell.

All cats personalities’ are very unique, some might be feisty and some might be quieter but they could all make a great companion.

Unfortunately this is quite a common problem which we see all over the country. People just don’t give shy cats a chance.

It is such a shame as just because a cat is shy in a cattery doesn’t mean they don’t make loyal, sweet-natured and often playful companions once they have settled in a home and have got to know their owners.

Some might say that this extra bit of a challenge makes the bond between owner and cat all the more unique.

Shy cats can take some patience but in the end we’re sure it will be worth it

Asher (picked left) and Alexia will need a home where they will be the only pets, as they will need time and patience to learn to trust humans. Alexia enjoys playing with the tickle stick where as Asher is more reserved and will need more time.  Ideally they will be rehomed in an adult-only household with experienced cat-owners.

To enquire about rehoming a cat from Stapeley, contact the cattery by calling 0300 123 0722 or email stapeleycattery@rspca.org.uk. You can also pop into the cattery, in London Road, Nantwich, anytime between 11.30am to 4.30pm every day except Monday.

The RSPCA is a charity and relies on public donations to exist. It costs the centre £50,000 to feed the 6,500 animals which are admitted every year. Anyone who would like to support the vital work of Stapeley Grange can now donate online at www.justgiving.com/campaigns/charity/rspcahq/stapeleygrange.