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 book an appointment, and then 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.
As a fosterer 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.
Lottie
Age: 7 Months
Breed: Black & white domestic shorthair
This 7-month-old black and white beauty was found on an allotment after the person feeding her sadly passed away. In good condition but genuinely frightened, Lottie needs exceptionally patient, experienced owners who understand fearful young cats. Suited to homes with older children or adults-only, and ideal for indoor living. She needs a family willing to invest time in helping her learn that trust is possible and that home can be permanent.
Kara
Age: 1 Year old
Breed: Black & white Domestic Shorthair
This 1-year-old black and white beauty was found as a stray with three kittens, sheltering in someone's garage while keeping her little family safe. Scared but good-natured beneath her fear, Kara is barely more than a kitten herself. She'll be available for rehoming once her kittens are weaned and she's been spayed. Needs patient, experienced owners in a calm home suited to indoor living or quiet areas.
Bumble (Reserved)
Age: 1 years & 6 months
Breed: Black and White Domestic short hair
This beautiful 1-year-6-month-old black and white girl came in as a pregnant stray but has maintained a wonderfully affectionate, playful personality. She loves attention and fuss, actively seeking human companionship. Due to give birth in a couple of weeks, Bumble will be ready for rehoming around mid-May after raising her kittens and being spayed. Suited to indoor living or quiet areas, ideal with older children.
Learn more about Bumble
Doris (Reserved)
Age: 1 year 6 months
Breed: Black Domestic Shorthair
Found as a stray with a six-month-old kitten at barely a year old herself, this 18 month old girl is now raising her second and final litter for nine weeks and before being spayed. Doris will be ready for rehoming toward the end of April. Suited to indoor living or quiet areas, she deserves a home where she can finally just be young and carefree.
Learn more about Doris
Nanny & Kittens
Age: 2 years old
Breed: Tabby Domestic shorthair 3 tabby kittens 1 black and white
This beautiful 2-year-old tabby arrived heavily pregnant and has given birth to five kittens (three tabby males, one black and white male, one tabby female) here at Woodlands. A devoted mum, Nanny will be available for rehoming approximately 11 weeks from now, after her kittens are weaned and she's been spayed. Still discovering her true personality beyond motherhood, she deserves a home where she can finally be young and carefree. Not yet available - accepting expressions of interest. Nanny will be available once her kittens have weaned and she has been spayed. Kittens ready when they are 9 weeks old.
Learn more about Nanny & her Kittens
Aly (Reserved)
Age: 1 Year & 1 month
Breed: Black Domestic Shorthair
This just-over-1-year-old black beauty was left homeless with her 7-month-old kitten after her owner died, & they found their way to an allotment. Despite this betrayal, Aly remains friendly, allowing herself to be touched and picked up though understandably scared. She needs a patient, gentle home suited to indoor living or away from busy roads.
Learn more about Aly
Smudge & Chisel (Reserved)
Age: 5 - 6 years old
Breed: Calico Domestic Semi Long Hair & Black Domestic Shorthair
These bonded companions - calico semi-longhaired Smudge and black shorthaired Chisel (both around 5-6 years old) - lost their owner and arrived very scared, clinging to each other through their grief. With no history known, they need patient, experienced owners suited to indoor living who understand that their fear is wrapped in loss. They must be rehomed together - each other is all they have left. Given time and gentle care, these devoted friends can heal and learn to trust again.
Learn more about Smudge & Chisel
Oscar & Otis
Age: 6 weeks old
Breed: Black & White Domestic Short hair
These black and white boys were found at just 6 weeks old in an empty property, without their mum but clinging to each other for survival. Their shared trauma has created an unbreakable bond - they provide each other with comfort, courage, and companionship. Suited to indoor living, they need patient, gentle owners ready to raise two playful kittens together. Must be rehomed as a bonded pair - each other is all they've ever had, and their friendship deserves to stay intact.
Must be adopted together - bonded pair. Please ring to enquire about these two: 01704 823293
Learn more about Oscar & Otis
Francesca (Reserved)
Age: 1 year
Breed: Brown Tabby Domestic shorthair
This beautiful 1-year-old brown tabby came from a multi-cat household, pregnant and preparing for motherhood. Despite her circumstances, Francesca has maintained a wonderfully playful nature that's ready to flourish once motherhood ends. She'll be available for rehoming approximately at the end of May after raising her kittens and being spayed. Suited to indoor living, she needs a family ready to celebrate her playful spirit and give her the young, joyful life she deserves. Not yet available - accepting expressions of interest.
Learn more about Francesca
Ava & kitten (Reserved)
Age: 2 years & 4 weeks old
Breed: British Blue
This stunning 2-year-old blue British beauty came from a multi-cat household with minimal human contact, arriving terrified but making remarkable progress. No longer hiding and accepting gentle strokes, Ava is learning to trust one day at a time. She has given birth to one kitten and will be rehomed together with her baby. Ready for rehoming end of April after raising her kitten and being spayed. Needs experienced, patient owners in a calm, adults-only home.
Learn more about Ava
Harriet & kittens
Age: 1 year old & 2 weeks old
Breed: Calico & tabby Domestic short hair
This beautiful calico and tabby girl is only 1 year 1 month old but already caring for four kittens. We have seen a video from her previous home showing her playing happily with other cats, revealing her naturally playful, sociable nature. She'll be available for rehoming in approximately 10 weeks after her kittens are weaned and she's been spayed. Suited to indoor living, Harriet is ready to finally be young and carefree, bringing energy and joy to her forever home.
Not yet available - Harriet will be ready to go to her new home once her kittens are weaned and she has been spayed. Kittens will be ready after weaning.
Learn more about Harriet
Molly (Reserved)
Age: 12 years
Breed: Black and White Domestic Shorthair
This beautiful 12-year-old black and white girl spent five weeks alone in an empty house after her owner moved into a nursing home, receiving only food but no companionship. Despite this lonely ordeal, Molly remains very soft and gentle, her sweet nature intact. Suited to indoor living, she's perfect for someone seeking a settled senior companion. She needs a home where she'll never be left alon
Learn more about Molly
Edith (Reserved)
Age: 1 year old
Breed: Black domestic short hair
This 1-year-old black beauty was found by a kind elderly couple and gave birth to five kittens on their lounge rug just one week later. Barely more than a kitten herself, Edith has proven herself a devoted mum and all are doing well. She'll be available for rehoming once her kittens are weaned and she's been spayed. Not yet available - accepting expressions of interest for this brave young girl who deserves stability and a permanent home.
Learn more about Edith
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.