Arabian Mau·1 year, 5 months·♂ Male·Grey┊Tabby
Stink Bug (affectionately named 'Bugsy') is a friendly, curious, playful little character with a huge personality and an even bigger heart. At almost 18 months old, this Arabian Mau is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccinations. He's ready to waltz into your life and take over your home — in the best way possible.
Bugsy is the kind of cat who wants to be involved in absolutely everything you’re doing; whether that’s following you from room to room, supervising chores, or climbing into bed for cuddles the moment you sit down. Personal space? Bugsy doesn’t believe in it when affection is involved! He absolutely loves curling up in bed beside you and will often fall asleep still purring away contentedly. When he’s especially happy, he’ll make biscuits on you while cuddling and sometimes even tries to press his face against yours. He’s incredibly affectionate, social, and thrives on human company.
But don’t let the cuddle bug fool you — he’s also wonderfully playful and full of beans. String toys are his absolute favourite, followed closely by little balls and chase toys. He can be hilariously silly at times (occasionally failing to realise you’ve thrown the toy and looking completely baffled!) but he’s also shown surprising intelligence too, including figuring out how to open door handles! He’s a very vocal boy with a huge variety of meows, chirps, chats, and dramatic little yowls to keep conversations going throughout the day.
He’s very good with people and settles quickly around new visitors. He’s gentle, sociable, and has never shown aggression towards humans. He does occasionally give playful little love bites during games or cuddles, but never hard. He’s also happy being picked up and held (though being cradled like a baby isn’t really his favourite!) and can wear a harness and lead quite well.
Bugsy would thrive best in a home where he's the only pet. Sadly, he has shown territorial aggression towards other household cats, and while this has been very difficult emotionally, it’s clear he would be happiest and least stressed in a calm, cat-free environment where he can have the home (and humans!) to himself.
He would suit an indoor-only home perfectly. Although he currently has access to a catio, he’s never shown much interest in the outdoors and is actually quite nervous of outside spaces. He’s also terrified of the hoover and will immediately disappear when it comes out!
Bugsy would likely be fine with older, respectful children who understand cat boundaries and can give him space when he wants it. He doesn’t enjoy tummy rubs and dislikes feeling restricted or shut away for long periods, though he settles happily in a room if his people are there with him.
He has been left alone during working days before and copes well, but he truly shines when he has people around to cuddle, chat to, and supervise.
Bugsy is looking for:
Bugsy is available via direct home-to-home adoption. His adopter will need to collect him from the PR1 area of Preston. Be sure to check out his video links to see his cheeky personality in action:
Bugsy is honestly such a lovely, cheeky, affectionate boy. He has so much love to give and deserves a home where he can fully relax, be spoiled, and be someone’s best little companion. Whoever adopts Bugsy is getting an incredibly cuddly, entertaining, and special cat!
