Betsy - gentle heart seeking her second forever home
Betsy's story is one of love interrupted by heartbreak. This lovely girl was adopted from Woodlands and found her way into the home of an older lady who cared for her deeply. She settled beautifully into her new life, proving herself to be a sociable, adaptable companion. Yet after building what should have been her permanent home, Betsy now finds herself back at Woodlands through the saddest of circumstances - her owner has become terminally ill and is no longer able to care for her. Through no fault of her own, Betsy has lost the home she knew and the person she loved.
What makes Betsy's situation particularly touching is that she was clearly cherished in her previous home. She arrived at the sanctuary nervous, understandably overwhelmed by yet another upheaval and grieving the loss of the person and home she'd grown to love. Her nervousness speaks to her sensitivity and her deep attachment to her previous owner - she's not a cat who bounces easily between homes; she's one who loves deeply and feels loss profoundly.
Betsy would thrive in a calm home with older children who can understand and respect her need for gentle, patient interaction. She's suitable for both indoor and outdoor living, making her adaptable to various household situations, and she would particularly benefit from a quiet home away from busy roads where she can decompress and heal from her loss.
This lovely girl has already proven her capacity for love and her ability to settle into a home - now she needs to do that one more time, with people who understand that she's experienced loss and needs patience as she learns to trust again. Betsy deserves a family who will commit to her for the rest of her life, who won't let circumstances change their promise to her, and who will help her discover that even after loss, home and love can still be found. For someone ready to welcome a gentle, sensitive cat through her difficult transition and give her the permanent security she's been promised, Betsy is waiting to show you just how devoted she can be.
Our Rehoming Process
Application & Appointment
Step One
Step Two
Home Check
After this, we will arrange an appointment with you to pick up your new friend, as well as the required food and litter which is available to purchase at our on-site shop.
Rehoming
From the initial appointment to collection usually takes between 7-10 days. When you come to collect your new cat(s), you will just need to sign the relevant paperwork, as well as paying the donation fee via our website. Prior to release all cats will have the necessary vaccinations and medical treatments - all signed off by our vet.
Step Three
Rehoming Rules
- We will not rehome an adult cat into a home where there are existing adult cats.
- We won't home single kittens without another cat present. Rehoming a single kitten 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.