Harriet - playful young mum ready to reclaim her youth
Harriet is a beautiful calico and tabby girl who came to Woodlands from a multi-cat household with four kittens in tow. At just 1 year and 1 month old, she's barely more than a kitten herself - and video footage from her previous home shows exactly that. We've seen her playing happily alongside the other cats in the household, full of energy and joy, displaying the playful nature of a young cat who should still be carefree and discovering the world. Instead, she's found herself in the role of mother, caring for four babies when she should still be playing herself.
What makes Harriet so endearing is that her playful spirit hasn't been crushed by the responsibility of motherhood. Even while caring for her kittens, that vibrant, fun-loving personality captured on video is still there, just waiting for the chance to fully emerge once her babies are weaned and independent. Her comfort with other cats - evident from her multi-cat background and the playful interactions we've witnessed - suggests she's naturally sociable and would thrive in various household situations.
Harriet will be available for rehoming once her kittens are weaned and she's been spayed. At that point, she'll finally be free to discover what it means to be a young cat without the weight of motherhood - to play without interruption, to receive affection rather than constantly giving it, and to simply enjoy being the playful, characterful girl we know she is. Suited to indoor living, she would be perfect for an experienced cat home, who are happy to allow Harriet the space she needs when she needs & can read her signals for if she would like a scratch and a cuddle.
This lovely girl has given so much at such a young age, putting her own youth on hold to care for her babies. Harriet deserves a home where her playful nature will be celebrated and encouraged, where she can make up for lost time by having all the fun and freedom she's been missing. For a family ready to welcome an affectionate, playful young cat who's ready to embrace life with enthusiasm,
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.