Cats & kittens

Spyder (M) HC5112

Age: 3 years

Spyder turned up in his fosterers' garden, very scared and extremely hungry. The vet confirmed he wasn't microchipped and despite posting on local forums nobody claimed him. 

He's friendly and affectionate on his own terms - he is not quite a lap cat. He's adventurous and likes to spend time outdoors regardless of the weather - a real British boy! He is a prolific hunter and a wanderer, so he needs somewhere very safe from traffic. His foster home is in a very quiet cul-de-sac, and he seems to really be taking to that! Sweet Spyder is quite a small cat for a boy, bless him. 

Spyder is friendly with other cats outside, but not so keen on them coming into "his" house! Although there is one female cat who lives a few doors away, who he allows to come inside, clearly his special friend.

Spyder has been through so much and deserves a safe, loving forever home with a family that will understand his needs and quirks and will love him unconditionally.  

• Adult only home required
• Garden required
• Spyder has been neutered, microchipped and is fully vaccinated

Lena (F) HC5186

Age: 3 years
Lena is related to Poppy
Must be homed with Poppy

Lena is a lovely calico lady looking for her forever home with her sister Poppy.  

She has stunning yellow eyes, very soft fur, and a lot of love to give. She was rescued when she was still a kitten, and while at the beginning she was very shy around people, she’s grown into a playful, happy and curious adult cat. She loves to hop on our lap when we sit on the sofa, enjoys (and often demands!) scritches and cuddles, and can’t wait to play chasing bouncing balls or pouncing on a toy mouse attached to a string. She also has lots of fun chasing her sister up and down the stairs, and play fighting with her.

 She is still a little unsure around strangers at first, and it will likely take a few weeks before she can feel at ease in a new environment. She is quite food motivated, and treats are the quickest way to her heart. When the time is right, she will reward you with lots of loud purrs, and the heartwarming affection only a cat can give.  

Lena has been enjoying going out and exploring our garden, so giving her access to an outdoor space is recommended - as long as it’s appropriately secured to avoid her wandering off. She will also need a couple of safe spots around the house she can nap in or retreat to, especially when the vacuum cleaner is on! 

Lena and Poppy would be suitable for adopters looking for a pair of easygoing cats to bring joy and liven up the home.

 

• Adult only home required
• Garden required
• Quiet home required
• Lena has been neutered, microchipped and is fully vaccinated

Poppy (F) HC5209

Age: 3 years
Poppy is related to Lena
Must be homed with Lena

Poppy is a gorgeous tabby looking for her forever home with her sister Lena.  

She has the sweetest round face, a cheeky look in her yellow-green eyes, and an insatiable curiosity for everything that goes on around her. She was rescued when she was still a kitten, and while she is the shy one in the pair, she has grown to trust and enjoy the company of the people she knows. Every day, she follows us around the house to check out what’s happening, and in the evening, she comes to sit on our legs to watch TV with us and Lena. She loves chasing a bouncing ball or a toy mouse, and really looks forward to daily playtime. She also has lots of fun chasing her sister up and down the stairs, and play fighting with her.  

Poppy can still be quite skittish. While in time she will start sitting with the people she trusts, kneading and purring, she doesn’t like being touched. Treats will bring her closer: she eats Dreamies out of our hands, and when she’s having cat yogurt, she happily accepts pets and lets us brush her. It will take a few weeks before she is completely at ease in a new environment, but she made a lot of progress since arriving at her foster home, and she is an absolute joy to be around. 

Poppy loves going out and exploring our garden, so giving her access to an outdoor space is recommended - as long as it’s appropriately secured to avoid her wandering off. She will also need a couple of safe spots around the house she can nap in or retreat to, knowing she won’t be bothered there.

 Poppy and Lena would be suitable for adopters looking for a pair of easygoing cats to bring joy and liven up the home.

 

• Adult only home required
• Garden required
• Quiet home required
• Poppy has been neutered, microchipped and is fully vaccinated

Grace (F) HC5427

Age: 2 years
Grace is related to Will
Must be homed with Will

Grace (black) and Will (white & black) are brother and sister.  They have been overlooked because of their colour, which is such a shame as they are wonderful young cats.

Will loves having his tummy tickled. He's a fun and playful kitten and has a little penguin toy which he is very fond of.  He is absolutely adorable and deserves his own family 

Grace has the sleekest coat and big eyes. She is super sweet and very playful and loves to be with people. They will be loving, affectionate kittens to whoever adopts them. 

They both sit outside the bathroom door waiting for whoever is in there to come out and play with them. 

They would like to be homed together as they are very fond of each other. 

• OK with older children
• Garden required
• Grace has been neutered, microchipped and is fully vaccinated

Will (M) HC5428

Age: 2 years
Will is related to Grace
Must be homed with Grace

 Will (white & black) and Grace (black) are brother and sister.  They have been overlooked because of their colour which is such a shame as they are wonderful young cats.    

Will loves having his tummy tickled. He's a fun and playful kitten and has a little penguin toy which he is very fond of.  He is absolutely adorable and deserves his own family 

Grace has the sleekest coat and big eyes. She is super sweet and very playful and loves to be with people. They will be loving, affectionate kittens to whoever adopts them. 

They both sit outside the bathroom door waiting for whoever is in there to.come out and play with them. 

They would like to be homed together as they are very fond of each other. 

• OK with older children
• Garden required
• Will has been neutered, microchipped and is fully vaccinated

Thelma (F) HC5614

Age: 3 years
Thelma is related to Ed

Thelma came to us as a stray along with an adult male and another female.   She is all black with a few white flecks on her face.

Her fosterer writes: What a transformation from when she came to me, she is a confident, independent lady who will happily greet you for strokes.

She enjoys leisurely naps mixed with playing with toys and will appear as soon as she hears the rustle of the dreamies pouch.  The photos don’t do her justice -she’s a real cutie!

Thelma would enjoy being the only cat in the household so that she can be lavished with attention!  She should be fine with children aged 7+.

• OK with older children
• Garden required
• Thelma has been neutered, microchipped and is fully vaccinated

Ed (M) HC5622

Age: 3 years
Ed is related to Thelma

Ed came to us as a stray with 2 adult female cats.  This is what our fosterer has to say about him: 

Ed, or as I now call him, Mr Ed, is a handsome gentleman with a soft nature with a very impressive fluffy tail and bib.  He really wants to trust people. He can be spooked by sudden movements but is getting more trusting.

He loves stretching out along the top of the sofa or on the windowsill watching the world go by. He has started to play, enjoys chin rubs and strokes. I thought he didn’t purr but it’s there just very quiet   He enjoys his food and LOVES a Dreamie or some fresh chicken!

• Adult only home required
• Garden required
• Ed has been neutered, microchipped and is fully vaccinated

Milo (M) HC5643

Age: 3 years

Milo is a kind, calm, and talkative tuxedo cat who loves vocalizing and letting his human know when he's happy or in need of a cuddle!

Having spent most of his life on the streets, Milo has undoubtedly seen some difficult things. He was rescued after asking for help for a wound on his face and is now recovering well. Despite his past, he has so much love to give and absolutely adores a good head and chin scratch.

Milo has tested positive for FIV and we'd like to find him a home with a secure cat-proof garden that he can enjoy while still coming inside for food, naps and for some attention!        Give him a couple of cat toys, and you'll soon see the playful side of him emerge!   Our fosterer reports that now treated for his wounds and receiving regular care and a warm bed she has seen his playful side and he is becoming loving and if his new owner is patient and allows him to adjust he will settle.    

Milo gets along well with other cats, so he'd be a good companion to a household who may have other FIV+ cats.   He is wonderful with his fosterer's two resident female cats (who are not FIV+) with whom there has never been any aggression.  

As a stray, Milo hasn't had much exposure to large groups of people or young children. His ideal home would be with older children or in a quiet, adult-only household where he can feel comfortable and safe.

Milo is a loving and resilient cat who deserves a home full of care and attention.   Could he be the one for you?

• Garden required
• Milo has been neutered and microchipped

Dolly (F) HC5719

Age: 3 years

Dolly was a neutered stray being fed by one of the vet nurses at a practice we use.  This is what her foster home has to say about her.  

She has beautiful green eyes and is a playful and inquisitive little cat, who, once her trust is won, will be a lovely companion for her family, as she is a bit like a shadow and, when not asleep at the foot of the bed, will follow you around the house to see what you're up to. 

While she did take quite a bit of time to settle into our home, she has steadily been growing braver and we have noticed that she is less upset by new people and sounds every day. Despite her shy nature, she has never swatted or been aggressive when being introduced to new people or even while playing, which she loves to do. She does seem to prefer women to men, as we think that she can find them quite intimidating, and we expect that another move and the subsequent adjustment period will be difficult for her, so an experienced cat owner would probably be best for Dolly.

She is particularly fond of balls and pompoms and especially loves chasing them up and down our staircase, so a home with stairs, while not required, would certainly be a bonus for her! She also loves looking out the window and chirping at the birds. Food, treats, and playtime with her favourite toys are definitely vital to winning Dolly over, and she is not afraid to make it known when she wants one of these, as she has become rather vocal and sassy as she's grown more comfortable.

We think that she would do well in a quieter home, though she may tolerate older children, to ease the transition process. She is an independent little cat but does seem to find great comfort in the presence of her humans. Dolly has grown so much more confident and affectionate in our care, and we are positive that she will thrive and continue to grow in the right forever home, and make the most wonderful companion, as she has for us!

• Adult only home required
• Garden required
• Quiet home required
• Dolly has been microchipped and is fully vaccinated
• Wider coverage area considered

Emmy (F) HC5786

Age: 3 years

Meet Emmy.  She is a very pretty dark tortoiseshell, a playful little lovebug who’s ready to find her forever home!

This darling girl has a big personality, she adores zoomies, feather toys, and chasing anything that rolls. When she’s not being silly, Emmy is incredibly affectionate and loves to curl up next to you for purrs and cuddles.

She’d make the perfect companion for someone looking for a fun, loving, and loyal feline friend. Emmy has been a joy to foster, and now she’s ready to share her heart with her forever family.

• OK with older children
• Garden required
• Emmy has been neutered, microchipped and is fully vaccinated

Marshmallow aka Mallow (F) HC5814

Age: 2 years
Marshmallow aka Mallow is related to Lumi
Must be homed with Lumi

Mallow came into our care from a multi-cat household along with Lumi the pure white cat HC5813.  It's possible she is Lumi's mum as they are very close.   She's a pretty little cat with her slightly fluffy coat and the little white tuft on her chest. 

Whereas Lumi is super confident, Mallow was a little more timid when she arrived in her foster home but soon got much more comfortable in the space.   She’s still cautious and tends to flinch when approached, but I’m hopeful that with time and patience she’ll continue to build trust. She’s curious about my landlord’s cats, even though she isn’t quite ready to be friendly with them yet.

We are looking for a home for Marshmallow with Lumi, as the pair are very bonded.  However because Lumi is deaf that new home needs to have a very safe and secure garden, which Lumi can enjoy on supervised visits but which Marshmallow can enjoy on a more regular basis

• OK with older children
• Garden required
• Marshmallow aka Mallow has been neutered, microchipped and is fully vaccinated

Robin (F) HC5823

Age: 2 years

Robin is a gorgeous young black cat with sleek short black fur and a sparkle of curiosity in her eyes.  She was handed in as a stray to a vet practice.

She's playful, independent, inquisitive and always up for an adventure and not fussy or greedy.

Robin has a very sweet personality and loves playing with anything that resembles a tail and shredding of paper towels is a delight.  She likes playing hide and seek; she waits around a corner and then pounces playfully.

Robin is missing her bottom teeth, so her tongue sticks out a little as you can see in the first photo.  It's rather cute!

Robin is FIV-positive, but with a loving home and good care, she can live a long, happy, healthy life.  If you're looking for a clever companion with a big personality Robin is ready to steal your heart.

Due to being FIV positive Robin will need a home with a very safe, secure garden or a catio.    She gets stressed when she can't have any outdoor access.  She has been going out in the garden at her foster home but never ventures far. 

She tells us she would like to be an only cat please and that she can seem a little shy at first but when she feels loved and safe she will soon settle in.  

• Robin has been neutered, microchipped and is fully vaccinated

Mimi (F) HC5864

Age: 2 years

Mimi a sweet white and grey tabby cat who was rescued from the street when she was pregnant. She has been a great mum to her 4 kittens who have now been adopted, and she is now ready for her very own Forever Home. She is very calm and well behaved, has not been known to scratch or bite. She is very affectionate, loves cuddles, chin and cheek rubs and strokes. We are delighted that she has recently become a lap cat too. Mimi is a clever cat, knows her name and comes when we call. She also comes to greet us at the door when we have been out.

Mimi is still playful and enjoys chasing and jumping to catch her toys. We are trying to teach her to ‘fetch’ so we don’t have to keep going to her to throw her toy again. She loves human company and often follows us from room to room to be with us. She explores the house quietly at night and usually ends up sleeping at the foot of our bed.

She will be a great companion and will be happy in a home with someone who enjoys spending time and playing with her.

See more photos and videos of Mimi here:  https://www.facebook.com/people/Biskits-Mummy/100070904797800/

• OK with older children
• Garden required
• Mimi has been neutered, microchipped and is fully vaccinated

Vicki (F) HC5881

Age: 8 years
Urgent rehoming required

Vicki is coming into our care as her owner is seriously ill in hospital and a relative is popping in to feed her but this isn't ideal and is very short term.

She is an 8 year old tabby and is absolutely lovely, really affectionate and friendly. As you can see from the photos she's cross-eyed but there are no issues with her sight. We actually think it makes her look rather cute.

Ideally she needs a quiet home  possibly with an older person with no other animals and must have access to a garden as she prefers to do her business outside.  She would make a very sweet and affectionate companion.

Vicki is neutered and micro-chipped.

• Adult only home required
• Garden required
• Quiet home required
• Vicki has been microchipped
• Wider coverage area considered

Connie (F) HC5899

Age: 2 years
Connie is related to Crumble Charlie

Connie - aside from being incredibly cute and having the softest fur, she has a lovely gentle personality and a very cute miaow. Now all her kittens have been adopted and she has finished mum duties her true personality has emerged.  

She's very sweet and affectionate comes up to say hello with lots of head rubs in the morning or when you come home.  She also likes cheek rubs/chin scratches and strokes.. She likes company but without being too clingy.

Connie likes to be in the room you're in, will sit right next to you on the sofa and make biscuits on the blanket for a while morning and evening and goes off to nap in her own space for some of the day 

She's very calm and like a lot of cats she has short bursts of energy in the evening playing with her scratching post, a toy a mouse toy or a puzzle feeder. 

She likes her food and treats - is very well behaved, and uses her litter tray perfectly. 

I think she would suit a calm loving home, possibly without children, or a family with older children who are gentle as she gets spooked by loud noises. She would like a home where she gets regular company and affection but also respects her space when she wants some alone time.

• OK with older children
• Garden required
• Connie has been neutered, microchipped and is fully vaccinated

Willow (F) HC5913

Age: 2 years

Willow is an adorable, confident, affectionate, black and white girl. She happily settled in right away with us at her foster home.

She loves to be nearby and will spend most of her time in the same room as us. She frequently comes seeking our attention, when she’s not already sitting on our lap or snuggling up beside us that is. She loves a stroke and will push in to encourage you to carry on.

She has a hearty purr that starts off like a pot of popcorn cooking, which only intensifies when she gets more fuss. 

She likes to explore her environment and watch the outside world from a window. She’s only been with us a very short time but has also shown keen interest in playing with a couple of toys.

From what we have seen of Willow so far, we think she would enjoy a household where she would get some attention, perhaps benefitting from someone working from home some of the time or a similar situation.

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• Garden required
• Willow has been neutered, microchipped and is fully vaccinated