Sox - abandoned sweetheart who never lost faith
Sox's story is one that's all too painfully familiar - this beautiful 1-year-6-month-old black and white girl was simply left behind when her owners moved house, abandoned as if her loyalty and love meant nothing at all. For eight long weeks she survived in a garden, relying on the kindness of a compassionate stranger who fed her while she waited for a family that was never coming back. Yet despite this profound betrayal, Sox has retained something extraordinary: her absolute trust in people.
What makes Sox's resilience so remarkable is that she was happy to be cuddled and fussed the moment she arrived at Woodlands. There was no wariness, no hesitation - just a cat who desperately wanted human affection and was overjoyed to receive it again. Her playful nature has remained intact despite weeks of uncertainty, revealing a spirit that refuses to be broken by abandonment. Sox knows what home feels like, what love looks like, and she's ready to embrace both again without reservation.
This lovely girl is currently being vet checked, vaccinated, and will be spayed before she's ready for rehoming, ensuring she goes to her new family in perfect health. She's suited to homes with older children who can appreciate her affectionate, playful personality, and would thrive either indoors or with outdoor access away from busy roads. Her adaptability and forgiving nature make her an ideal family companion - she's asking only for what she should have had all along: permanence, security, and people who will never leave her behind.
Sox deserves a family who understands that commitment isn't conditional on convenience, who will make promises and actually keep them. She's already proven her capacity for unconditional love despite having every reason to become guarded or fearful. Now she just needs humans worthy of that remarkable trust - people who will treasure her playful spirit, return her affection, and ensure she never has to wait in a garden again, hoping for someone to come home.
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.