RSPCA cat Dart waiting 450 days for 'forever home'

Dart was born at the RSCPA Middlesex and South Hertfordshire branch in April 2023 after her mum Clarabell was taken in while heavily pregnant and “in need of care”.

"Loving homes" have been found for her two siblings, according to the charity, but Dart is still waiting to be adopted over a year later.(Image: RSPCA) Dart is still waiting to find her forever home. (Image: RSPCA) Operations manager Cheryl O’Keeffe said the 15-month old black and white cat was being “sadly overlooked” for younger kittens.

“This is despite the fact that Dart has a fantastic personality and character,” she added. “She is an incredibly sweet girl who is full of energy and loves to play. She is friendly and loving but also likes her independence.”

Dart is still waiting to find her forever home. (Image: RSPCA) Dart is currently being looked after by a fosterer who said her favourite activities include exploring the garden, climbing fences, and sitting watching birds from the garage roof. 

Once the kittens were old enough, their mum Clarabell was released back to the area where she was found as she preferred to live outdoors and was wary of people, according to the RSPCA.

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Dart is still waiting to find her forever home. (Image: RSPCA) The 15-month-old cat currently lives with a dog in her foster home and could be rehomed with another cat-friendly dog or in a household with older children.

Cheryl said: “Dart loves to follow her foster mum around the house but is equally happy to amuse herself or see what the dog is up to. She’s a sweet-natured, friendly girl who really deserves to finally find a home of her own."

Dart is still waiting to find her forever home. (Image: RSPCA)

The RSPCA has asked that she should have access to an enclosed garden however and remain on a fish-based diet due to a mild allergy. 

The branch operations manager said that all-black or black and white cats can take longer to rehome as some people think they are bad luck or look bad in photos.

Cheryl added: “We would urge anyone looking to bring a cat into their lives to see past their looks to the personality within - and it has to be said that we think Dart is stunning anyway!”