Foster Corner - A Week With Andor, My Mini-Panther Houseguest 🖤

Hello and welcome back to the Cat Corner!

It's Black Cat Awareness Month, so there's no better time to introduce a very special houseguest from last month: Andor!


An Emergency Arrival

Andor stayed with me for a whirlwind week. He was my first unofficial foster, arriving as an emergency placement after a truly horrible start.

Through my volunteer work, I know how long black cats can wait in rescue care, partly because of outdated superstitions. Having this sweet kitten around, even for a week, gave me the cat company I needed and renewed my purpose. Some humans, frankly, don't deserve cats.



Seven Days of Andor

I set up a cosy transition space to help him decompress, and Andor wasted no time making himself at home. In just seven days, he went from nervous new arrival to absolute shadow, following me from room to room.

He was very vocal when it came to feeding time and with his opinions, a massive fan of chin scratches and snuggles, and, surprisingly, a huge ball of playful kitten energy!





On to the Next Step

His time here was short, but it's amazing how much joy a mini-panther can pack into a single week. Andor has now moved on to the next step of his journey, and he is officially looking for his furever home in London. Fingers and paws crossed for him!



National Black Cat Day is this Tuesday, 27 October, so if you're thinking of adopting, please give the black cats a second look.


Do you have a soft spot for black cats, or do you share your home with one right now? Tell me about them in the comments!

Thanks for stopping by the Cat Corner. See you soon!

— Auntie Isha 🤍🐾 © 2026 Isha Cotay. All rights reserved. Text excerpts and links may be shared with full credit given to Aunties Isha & Gigi's Cat Corner and a link to the original post. Original photography and images may not be reproduced or redistributed without express written permission.



Location: London, UK

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