Rescue:

It is very rare for Pet Patrol to be able to rescue cats that are considered “Smoke Tabbies”.
This means that they may appear to be black in coat colour, or deep grey, but when you part
their fur, it is white. This is called Smoke and usually we only see one every five years or so.
We have been extremely fortunate to have six and possibly more, come into our care from one
farm property. It is a mixed animal farm, mostly beef, and the cats have taken to living in the
hay loft. The owner of the property likes the cats, but there are just too many of them, and the
kittens needed to find family homes. She feeds them daily and provides water, but the only
shelter is up high amongst big bales of hay. The cats will burrow in between the bales; but it is
dusty and the straw is quite sharp and harsh. The woman’s neighbour had received help from
a small rescue in the area last year, to have her cats spayed and neutered. Her colony is now
small, healthy and no more unwanted kittens being born. She encouraged her friend to do the
same and soon these wee kittens that are gorgeous and unusual in colouring were on their
way to a different and love filled life.

Personality:

Saki is a sweet girl who is a bit shy, but nothing will get in her way once the feather toy comes
out to be played with! She absolutely loves to be around other cats (will purr instantly and try to
sneak her way in to receive some cuddles), enjoys being petted and likes some extra butt
scritches. She sits by the window and watches the birds outside. She is a quiet little girl who
follows her brother Sushi around wherever he goes. She waits for him to explore the new area
and then does some exploring for herself. Sushi has come a long way since arriving! He used
to be shy and unsure, but now he’s confident, playful and cuddly. He loves to play with any toy
he can find (even your sweater strings), but his favourite is chasing a puff ball around the inside
of a large cardboard box. Sushi doesn’t mind being picked up and carried, especially if you
give him a chin rub. Sushi and Saki are ready to be adopted into their forever home. One that
will welcome them into the family and keep them safely indoors.