Kara - young mum finding safety after struggle
Kara's story is one of survival and second chances. This beautiful 1-year-old black and white girl was found as a stray with three kittens, taking shelter in someone's garage while she did her best to keep her little family safe. Barely more than a kitten herself at just a year old, Kara has been facing motherhood alone, relying on the compassion of strangers for safety and sustenance. She's understandably scared after weeks or months of uncertainty, but beneath that fear is something precious - a good-natured soul who's maintained her gentle character despite everything she's endured.
What makes Kara's situation so hopeful is that glimmer of her true nature showing through the fear. The person caring for her in their garage could see it - that good-natured quality that fear can't quite hide. This suggests a young cat who wants to trust, who's capable of warmth and affection once she feels genuinely safe. At just a year old, Kara has her whole life ahead of her, and with patient, gentle care, she can learn that the garage was just a temporary refuge before finding her real home.
Kara will spend the coming weeks caring for her three kittens before being spayed, and will be ready for rehoming once her babies are weaned. She needs a calm, patient household where she can finally decompress from the exhausting work of surviving and mothering alone. She would thrive with owners experienced enough to understand that scared doesn't mean difficult - it simply means she needs time, consistency, and gentle reassurance that this change is leading somewhere wonderful. Suited to indoor living or homes away from busy roads, she deserves an environment where she can slowly discover that home means safety, not survival.
Kara is not yet available for adoption as she raises her three kittens, but we're accepting expressions of interest from families ready to give this young mum the patient, loving home she deserves. After shouldering responsibility far too young and facing uncertainty every day, Kara is ready to discover what it means to simply be a young cat - to receive care instead of constantly giving it, to play and relax instead of staying vigilant, and to finally trust that tomorrow will be just as safe as today.
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.