Hettie's Kittens — Thriving Against the Odds
Hettie arrived at Woodlands pregnant, having come from a multi-cat household where her owner was sadly no longer able to cope. Not long after settling in, she gave birth to her litter, and it's been a joy watching them grow under the care of such a devoted mum.
These kittens started life on the smaller side, with birth weights on the lower end at under 100g each, but they took to feeding from Hettie well from the very beginning. Their first vet check confirmed all was well, and they'd even gained weight overnight — a real testament to how well Hettie has looked after them. Now 8 weeks old, they've settled beautifully, are confidently eating off a plate, and spend their days playing and running around with their siblings, full of energy and curiosity.
Having come through a slightly uncertain start, these kittens are now the picture of health, growing steadily and developing into playful, sociable little characters thanks to Hettie's attentive mothering and close monitoring from our team along the way.
A litter that started small but has grown into a thriving, playful bunch, Hettie's kittens are a lovely example of what good care and a devoted mum can achieve. We're looking forward to seeing their personalities develop further as they get closer to being ready for their own homes.
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.