Meet Barney 🖤🤍

Barney is a gorgeous black-and-white tuxedo boy, aged 1 year and 9 months, with a big personality and an even bigger heart. He’s a loud, cheeky chappy who likes to make his presence known, especially when he comes back into the house! If you’re looking for a cat who chats back and enjoys being part of the action, Barney is your boy!

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Barney is incredibly affectionate and loves being around people. While he isn’t a lap cat, he’s very much a sit-next-to-you cat and enjoys being close to his humans. He’s happy to be picked up, fussed over and will even enjoy cuddles in bed. He knows his name, comes when called and he never hides away from visitors – Barney loves meeting new people.

He’s playful, energetic and particularly fond of dangly feather toys that you can wave around for him.

Barney enjoys going outdoors and likes to explore, though he absolutely hates the rain and will make his feelings very clear if he gets wet! He is litter trained but currently toilets outside. He loves his food and isn’t fussy at all (he’ll happily eat whatever you buy him) but be warned, he will try to convince you he hasn’t been fed yet!

Barney is very easy-going and confident. He’s great with children, strangers, travelling, and has lived happily alongside a quiet dog. He isn’t bothered by household noises. While he has had some tense encounters with neighbouring cats, this may simply be territorial, and we’re unsure how he’d be with another cat in a new home. For this reason, we would suggest that Barney needs to be the only cat in the household.

Barney is a beautiful, loving boy who brings so much joy to those around him, and he’s looking for a home where he’ll be cherished just as much as he is now.

Sadly, Barney is once again available for adoption as he was returned to us after only a few days in his previous home. This was not through any fault of his own. Barney loves the outdoor environment and became frustrated as he didn’t understand why he wasn’t being allowed to venture outdoors.

As with all newly adopted cats, Barney needs to remain indoors for a settling-in period for his own safety, allowing him time to adjust to his new surroundings and form a bond with his adopter before exploring the outside world. Barney is therefore looking for a home with an experienced, patient adopter who understands this transition period and is confident in managing this behaviour until he has fully settled.

The good news is that this pent-up frustration is very manageable with the right approach and plenty of indoor enrichment. Strategies that work well include:

* Intense playtime: active, engaging play (such as wand toys) for at least 15–20 minutes a day to burn off energy and reduce frustration.

* ‘Cat TV’: A tall cat tree or window perch to allow Barney to safely watch the outside world, helping to satisfy his curiosity. There is even ‘Cat TV’ on YouTube!

* Puzzle feeders: Interactive feeders and treat balls provide mental stimulation and mimic the natural ‘hunt, catch, eat’ cycle.

With patience, structure, and enrichment, Barney will be able to transition successfully and show his true, loving personality. He’s simply looking for someone who understands his needs and can guide him through this important settling-in period. 🐾

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