Lottie - young soul learning to trust after loss
Lottie's story is one of abandonment layered with heartbreak. This 7-month-old black and white beauty was found on and around an allotment where someone had been feeding her - but that kind person has sadly passed away, leaving Lottie alone and frightened. A compassionate neighbour stepped in to continue feeding her, but what this young girl truly needed was rescue and a real home. She came to us in good condition with no chip and no sign of fleas, suggesting she'd been reasonably cared for before her world fell apart.
What's immediately striking about Lottie is just how scared she is. This isn't a cat who's merely cautious - she's genuinely frightened, her young life having taught her that safety is temporary and people disappear. Yet beneath that fear is a cat in her prime growing months, still young enough to learn that not all change means loss, that human hands can be trusted, and that home doesn't have to be a terrifying concept. Her good physical condition suggests someone once cared - now she needs someone to show her that care can be permanent.
Lottie needs an exceptionally patient home with experienced owners who understand fearful young cats and won't be discouraged by slow progress. She would suit a household with older children who can give her the space she needs to decompress, or an adults-only environment where calm, quiet consistency can help her gradually build confidence. Suited to indoor living, she needs people who measure success in tiny victories - the first time she doesn't hide when you enter the room, the moment she takes a treat from your hand, the day she chooses to be near you rather than far away.
This lovely young girl has already experienced more loss and uncertainty than most cats face in a lifetime. Lottie deserves a family who will invest the time and patience she desperately needs, who understand that her fear is the result of circumstances beyond her control, and who can celebrate the brave little soul she's proving herself to be. With the right people, Lottie can learn that trust is possible - she just needs someone willing to prove it to her, one gentle day at a time.
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.