Hettie - An Affectionate Mum Who Loves a Cuddle RESERVED
Hettie came to Woodlands from a multi-cat household where her owner, sadly, was no longer able to cope. It's no reflection on Hettie herself — just one of those situations where circumstances at home meant too many cats and not enough capacity to care for them all properly. At the end of July, not long after arriving, Hettie gave birth to four kittens, and she's taken to motherhood beautifully.
Hettie is an incredibly affectionate girl who absolutely loves attention. She'll come straight up to you the moment you step into her pen, and she's just as happy settling on your knee for a proper, lengthy cuddle as she is having a play. She's a wonderful mix of lap cat and playful character, and alongside all that affection she's proving to be a very attentive mum — devoted to her kittens while still making plenty of time to enjoy a fuss herself.
Hettie is suitable for both indoor and outdoor living and would suit a home set well away from busy roads. Thanks to her gentle, easy-going nature, she'd also fit in wonderfully with a household that includes young and older children, taking everything in her stride the way she has since arriving.
A loving mum with plenty of affection to spare, Hettie has an awful lot to offer the right family. She's the kind of cat who'll happily curl up on your lap for the evening and greet you at the door every time you come home. We think she'll make a truly special addition to whichever household is lucky enough to welcome her.
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.