Meet our cats
All of them have their own unique personality, and rehoming requirements. Please take time to read their stories and we hope you'll both find the perfect match.
If you would like to proceed with rehoming one of our cats please complete our rehoming application form.
Unfortunately we cannot process applications that are incomplete, and applications / appointments from outside 1 hours drive from the sanctuary will not be considered.
In addition, we will not rehome an adult cat into a household with an existing adult cat present. We will also not rehome a single kitten into a household without another cat present as, to meet welfare standards, kittens need vital social interaction. For full details read our Rehoming Rules
A quick visual reference guide to our cats' preferences and personalities.
All of our kittens are usually ready for their forever loving homes from 9 weeks of age. They will have had a full vet check, their first vaccination, be microchipped, up to date with worming treatments & come with 4 weeks insurance with Pet Plan.
As a rehomer you will be responsible for ensuring your kitten receives their second vaccination and is neutered.
If you would like any help or support arranging any of these future appointments, please do let us know as we will be happy to assist.
Willow
Age: 2 years
Breed: Tabby Domestic Shorthair
Willow is a two-year-old tabby who has raised her litter, is now spayed, and is ready for a home of her own. She’s suitable for indoor living or, with outdoor access, a home far from busy roads.
Learn more about Willow
Mo & Bruce
Age: 2 years and 6 months old
Breed: Grey Tabby & Grey White Domestic shorthair
These two brothers, aged two and a half, were found living as strays and had been fed in a garden for around three months before being handed in. Mo is a grey tabby and Bruce is grey and white. Both are very friendly, happy to be handled and neutered. They’re suitable for indoor or outdoor living, and need a home far from busy roads if they’re allowed outside. As a bonded pair, they will be rehomed together.
Two brothers, one forever home - no more waiting at the garden gate
Learn more about Mo & Bruce
Ivy RESERVED
Age: 1 year 7 months
Breed: Tabby and White Domestic short hair
A nervous stray who found her protective, devoted side as a new mum — Ivy will be ready for adoption once her kittens are weaned and she has been neutered in the coming weeks.
Ivy is not yet available for adoption. She'll be ready for rehoming once her kittens have been weaned and she has been neutered, expected in the coming weeks. Please get in touch to register your interest, and we'll keep you updated as her timeline progresses.
Learn more about Ivy
Quinn's kitten RESERVED
Age: 8 weeks old
Breed: Black & white Domestic Shorthair
The last of Quinn's litter of six still looking for a home — a thriving, confident kitten raised by a devoted mum, ready to go once weaning is complete.
This kitten is not yet available for adoption — they'll be ready to go to their new home once weaning from Quinn is complete, which will be in the next few weeks. Please get in touch to register your interest, and we'll keep you updated as they near readiness.
Learn more about Quinn's kitten
Curly & Caesar
Age: 1 years old
Breed: White & Black domestic shorthair & White domestic shorthair
Curly and Caesar are 1-year-old brothers who came to Woodlands from the same multi-cat household after financial difficulties affected their family. These beautiful boys will do better homed as a pair. Curly will happily greet you and is outgoing and playful whilst Caesar is very shy and nervous with people at the moment and needs time to gain confidence with his brother for support. The team can see an improvement with him and is gradually becoming more confident and happy to receive attention.
Learn more about Curly & Caesar
Xyla
Age: 4 years old
Breed: Tabby Domestic short hair
Xyla is a four-year-old tabby with a very good temperament. She’s due to have kittens at the end of October and will be ready for rehoming early in the new year, once she has been spayed. She’s suitable for indoor living or, with outdoor access, a home far from busy roads. Expressions of interest are welcome now.
Xyla has been passed from place to place. Now she’s ready for a home that’s hers for good.
Minnie & Kitty
Age: 1 year old
Breed: Tabby White Domestic shorthair
These two one-year-old tabby and white sisters were handed in from a multi-cat household because of financial difficulties. Both had litters around 12 weeks ago. Minnie’s surviving kittens have been rehomed, and sadly Kitty’s kittens didn’t survive. Minnie is very friendly and already neutered. Kitty will be spayed before rehoming. As a bonded pair, they will be rehomed together.
Two sisters, one forever home - ready for the gentle life they deserve
Learn more about Minnie & Kitty
Nias last kitten RESERVED
Age: 8 weeks old
Breed: Black & white domestic shorthair
One of the last of Nia and Olive's co-parented litter still available — a black and white girl raised with double the mum's attention and affection.
Please get in touch to register your interest in this kitten, and we'll be happy to arrange a time for you to meet her.
Marge
Age: 2 years old
Breed: Black Domestic Short hair
Learn more about the Marge
Lady & Inky
Age: 6 months old
Breed: Brown Tabby & Black and white Domestic Shorthairs
These two six-month-old girls were handed in because of their owner’s ill health. Lady is a shy, friendly brown tabby with a lovely long coat, and Inky is a brave, very friendly black and white girl. Both are playful lap cats, are neutered, and are suitable for homes with young or older children. They’re ideal for indoor living or homes away from busy roads. As a bonded pair, they must be rehomed together.
Two sisters, one forever home - ready to fill your days with love and play
Learn more about Lady & InkySasha RESERVED
Age: Unsure but still young
Breed: Tabby & white domestic short hair.
A friendly stray mum who raised her kittens against the odds — Sasha will be ready for her own home once her family is weaned and she's been spayed, which will be in the next week.
Olive (Nia reserved)
Age: 1 year old
Breed: Black domestic shorthair & tortie domestic shorthair
Nia has been reserved, but Olive is still waiting for her chance of a happy ever after.
Jude & Kane
Age: 2 years old
Breed: Black & white Domestic Shorthair
Harri & Charley
Age: 3 Years & 2 years old
Breed: Tabby & Blue Tortie domestic short hair
These two sisters were handed in after the family dog began attacking them, and they’re currently very scared. Harri is a three-year-old tabby and Charley is a two-year-old blue tortie. Both are neutered, suited to indoor living and suitable for homes with older children. A quiet home without dogs, with a patient adopter, would suit them best. As a bonded pair, they will be rehomed together.
Learn more about Harri & Charley
Tilly RESERVED
Age: 1 year old
Breed: Black & White domestic short hair
A young stray mum whose kittens are now 4 weeks old — Tilly is expected to be ready for her new home by mid-November, once weaning is complete and she has been spayed.
Learn more about Tilly
U Kittens RESERVED
Age: 9 month old
Breed: Black and white Domestic Short Hairs
Four gorgeous foster kittens — three confident, cuddly boys and one shy little girl who blossoms with a bit of patience — ready for their forever homes from this Sunday, once vaccinated and microchipped.
These kittens will be ready to go to their new homes from this Sunday. If you think you could offer one of these babies a safe, loving forever home, please get in touch — we'd love to hear from you.
Rehoming Animals Since 2005
At Woodlands Animal Sanctuary we understand that all our animals’ health and well-being is paramount.We ensure that all our cats and kittens receive the highest standards of care and medical treatment possible before being rehomed. This includes:
- Veterinary Checks
- Worming Treatment
- Microchipping
All of our cats and kittens leave Woodlands registered to the Sanctuary to ensure they can be re-united with their family. - Tests for Feline Aids and Leukemia where necessary
- Spayed/Neutered
All cats over 6 months old are spayed/neutered and kittens from 9 weeks to 6 months come with a money off voucher for Ribble vets and Parker and Crowther * - Vaccinations
All of our cats receive at least their first vaccination before leaving Woodlands. Any cat who has not yet received their second vaccination and/or neuter, can get a discounted rate at either Ribble Vets or any Parker and Crowther practise. *
*Proof of adoption from Woodlands Animal Sanctuary will be required when claiming the discount vouchers.
This care incurs costs of over £400 per cat to Woodlands Animal Sanctuary and to help us recoup some of these costs we charge a rehoming fee of £95 for a single cat and £180 for a pair.
Rehoming Rules
We won't home single kittens without another cat present. Rehoming a single kitte doesn't meet welfare standards as it will have no social interaction with other cats. This means that if you already have an adult you can have one kitten. If you don't have an adult cat, you can take an established adult cat or two kittens.
We ensure that no cat or kitten is released to its new home until 48 hours after its vaccination.
If there are other pets in the household i.e. dogs, we will normally recommend a kitten unless we have an adult cat who is used to living with dogs. Dogs are able to come to the Sanctuary to be introduced to the cat.
All existing cats in any household must be neutered.
All cats and kittens that leave Woodlands Animal Sanctuary must leave with the food and litter that they are currently using here, this can be purchased from our onsite shop.