Meet Bacardi.

Candler, NC · Adult · Domestic Short Hair

Listed since May 13, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Nov 1, 2026

In the shelter’s words

Bacardi is a playful, curious sweetheart who loves having fun! She is a little guarded with people, especially at first, or in new settings, but can be drawn out easily with a good laser toy and lickable cat treats. Bacardi enjoys being petted or getting head scratches and will begin purring as soon as she is touched! However, she is not quite ready to be held or snuggled, preferring instead to be the perfect proximity friend. This charming girl will need extra time and patience as she learns to trust people, but she continues to make good progress in her foster home, little by little! Because of her more tentative nature, Bacardi would do best in a quieter home with adults and older children who can help her build her confidence. Slow and calm introductions, as well as starting her off in a smaller space with fewer hiding spots (like a bathroom) will help ensure a smooth transition to her new home!Bacardi was trapped with 4 siblings at 10 weeks old. She and one sister have been very slow to warm up and have been in foster homes for 4 months. It has been a slow process but we are making great progress. She enjoys being pet but hates being picked up. She enjoys a wand toy and playing helps her loosen up! She purrs a lot once she settles in. She also loves Churu treats, so this is a great way to get her used to climbing into your lap. She really likes other kitties and another social, confident, cat-friendly young kitty would show her the ropes. She is very shy so her home will need to be pretty calm with no young children or yapping dogs. All cats are spayed/neutered, microchipped, FELV/FIV tested, dewormed and started on monthly flea preventative. Meet Bacardi at Thrift Hound, 234 New Leiecester Hwy, Mon-Sat during business hours. If you hope to take her home at the time you meet her, please complete the online application first (no committment) and we will call to review with you and coordinate a meet and greet time.

RescueGroups record ID: 22461860

What this home needs

• Still to ask the shelter

  other dogs · cats · children · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.

Roster last seen: Nov 2, 2026, 6:09 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 2, 2026, 6:09 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

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