A shy and misunderstood cat is looking for a "very special home" after being left "terrified and unapproachable" in shelter care.
Ami, a 12 to 14-year-old black cat, was found abandoned in an empty flat after her owners moved out.
She was then taken into the care of the East Coast Pet Rescue in Great Yarmouth.
Though described as gentle, Ami became fearful and defensive in the shelter’s cat pens, hissing and swiping at staff and biting when touched with a wand.
After six weeks without improvement, Ami was moved to a foster home, where she began to relax and seek gentle interaction with her carer, though she still becomes easily overwhelmed.
But the foster place is not permanent and Ami has since been returned to the cat pens where she is "absolutely terrified, hissing and unapproachable".
A spokeswoman for the East Coast Pet Rescue said: "When she is settled and not scared, she is friendly and loving.
"We are appealing for an adult-only, cat-savvy experienced owner without any other animals, who may be interested in offering Ami a home.
"You would need to be happy to give her time and space to settle and to put absolutely no pressure on her."
The charity believes Ami has been an indoor cat for several years and was likely the only pet in her previous home.
Despite repeated attempts, they have been unable to contact her previous owner to gather more information about her history.
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