Fergus & Frank - brave brothers on their journey to trust RESERVED
Fergus and Frank are 18-week-old black and white brothers who came to Woodlands from a hoarding situation after their owner's ill health made it impossible to continue caring for them. These young boys have spent their critical early weeks in an environment that didn't prepare them for normal domestic life, and they're now learning - with patience and time - that the world can be safe, predictable, and kind.
Frank has adapted more quickly to his new reality, showing the resilience that kittens are capable of when given the right environment. Fergus has taken longer to overcome his fears. He's still a little nervous but with dedicated foster care he is overcoming his fear of being handled and improvements in this area are being seen.. This progress will continue with the right family willing to be patient and take things slowly. Both now enjoy interacting with the foster carers and love playing with their toys.
What's particularly endearing about these brothers is their enthusiasm for other cats - they're keen to make feline friends, even if the cats they've met so far haven't shared their eagerness! This sociability suggests that a home with a confident, friendly resident cat could actually help them settle and build confidence. Young children may be too overwhelming for Fergus at this stage, but a home with older children is certainly a possibility.
Fergus and Frank need experienced, patient owners who understand that cats from difficult backgrounds don't transform overnight, who will let Fergus set the pace, celebrate small victories, and to accept that some work may need to continue to improve his fear of people and of being handled. These boys are suitable for indoor living or homes away from busy roads, and they would genuinely benefit from being adopted together - they provide each other with security and familiarity during uncertain times.
Fergus and Frank are currently in foster care. To arrange a viewing, please contact Alex on 01704 823293 rather than booking through the website.
This is not a quick or easy adoption, but for the right people, watching these brothers continue to blossom would be profoundly rewarding. They're asking for something simple but increasingly rare - genuine patience and unconditional commitment
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.