Aly - young mum who's survived the unthinkable
Aly's story is one of betrayal that's difficult to comprehend. When this young girl's owner passed away, she and her 7-month-old kitten were simply thrown out of the house - discarded as if they were nothing - and left to survive on an allotment. At just over a year old, barely more than a kitten herself when she became a mother, Aly has faced the loss of her person, her home, and her security all at once, forced to keep herself and her baby alive outdoors through no fault of her own.
What makes Aly's resilience so remarkable is that despite everything she's endured, she remains friendly and allows herself to be touched and picked up. She's scared - understandably, profoundly scared - but she hasn't let that fear turn into aggression or complete withdrawal. This beautiful black girl still trusts enough to accept human contact, still remembers that hands can mean kindness even after being so cruelly abandoned. Her willingness to be handled despite her terror speaks to a gentle, forgiving nature that deserves to be honored and protected.
Aly needs a patient, gentle home where she can finally decompress from the trauma of losing everything and struggling to survive. She would thrive in an environment suited to indoor living or away from busy roads, with owners who understand that her fear is entirely justified and will take time to ease. Her comfort with other cats suggests she could benefit from feline companionship, and given that she came in with her kitten, keeping them together could provide her with crucial emotional support during this transition.
This lovely young girl has already shown strength and gentleness beyond her years. Aly deserves a family who will give her what was so callously taken away - safety, warmth, and the knowledge that she'll never be thrown away again. She's asking for patience, consistency, and people who understand that beneath her fear is a cat who's chosen to keep trusting despite having every reason not to. That trust is precious, and it deserves a home where it will never be betrayed again.
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.