How to Adopt a Cat

Thinking about welcoming a new feline friend into your family? We're so excited that you're considering adopting with us! Our aim is to find the perfect match for both you and our cats, and we've made the process as simple as possible.

Here's how it works:

1. Browse our cats

Start by visiting our Cats Looking for Homes page and have a look at the wonderful cats waiting for their forever homes.

Have you spotted someone you'd love to meet? Brilliant! But don't worry if nobody catches your eye just yet. We may already have a cat in our care who could be the perfect match for you, so we always encourage you to apply.

2. Complete our Perfect Match Form

Once you've found a cat you're interested in, click the Perfect Match Form link in their individual bio and complete the application.

Your completed form will be sent directly to our rehoming team for consideration.

3. Application review

Our rehoming team will carefully review your application.

If your application is successful, a member of the team will be in touch to take things to the next stage.

Unfortunately, if your application isn't successful, we're unable to provide individual feedback. As our branch is primarily volunteer-run, we simply don't have the resources to offer feedback on every application. We really do appreciate your understanding.

4. Getting to know you

If your application progresses, you'll be invited to take part in a series of screening telephone calls with our rehoming team.

These calls are a chance for us to get to know you a little better, understand your home environment and lifestyle, and make sure we're finding the right match for everyone involved.

5. Your virtual home check

If your telephone screenings are successful, a member of our rehoming team will arrange a video call to carry out a home check.

Don't panic – this is simply a quick virtual tour of your home so we can make sure it's suitable for your new arrival. And please, don't worry about the washing pile, unmade beds or toys scattered across the floor! We're looking at your home, not judging your housekeeping!

6. Paperwork and collection day!

Once everything has been approved, we'll send over your adoption paperwork and arrange payment of your rehoming fee.

You'll then be able to agree on a collection date with our team, and the exciting countdown to welcoming your new family member can begin!

And then... happily ever after!

Adopting a cat is a wonderful commitment, and we want to make sure every cat finds a safe, loving and permanent home.

Thank you for considering adopting through our branch. Every adoption makes room for us to help another cat in need, and we couldn't do it without wonderful people like you.