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All of our cats deserve loving homes
We have all ages, colours and sizes of cats in our Tŷ-Nant sanctuary, and all of them deserve to have a safe, loving, forever home. We have many beautiful and affectionate older cats, which are often overlooked in favour of kittens but who are already toilet trained, calm and ready to be loving and loved. We also have our fair share of the difficult cats, who have been mistreated and are less trusting, but with time and patience, they will reward you with their love and affection.
Every adult cat up for adoption is health checked, and spayed/neutered, microchipped and vaccinated. If adopting a kitten you must sign an adoption contract to state that you will neuter at 4 months and provide proof. We want to be sure that our cats are going to loving, safe, homes, so we ask some questions about you and the environment you are offering our cats and ask for you to provide home check videos.
Our adoption process is below, please read criteria then click on application from for questions. .
Adoption Process
PLEASE READ ALL CRITERIA BELOW BEFORE APPLYING.
Thank you for choosing to adopt a rescue cat from Ty-Nant Cat Sanctuary.
Process –
Step 1 - Please answer the questions below fully, Yes and No answers don't always give us the information we need.
Step 2 - We also need a home check video to support your application. See details below.
Step 3 – If we have a match, we will contact you by email to invite you in or sent an email to say if we don’t. PLEASE CHECK EMAIL JUNK/SPAM INBOX.
Our criteria to adopt is below.
All our kittens are microchipped, Vaccinated, treated for flea and worms and health checked our adult cats the same but also neutered. If anything is found on a health check you will be made aware of this.
CRITERIA - We do have some stipulations below, after all they are our most treasured furballs and we need to find the best home for each and every one of them.
1. Adopters must be over 21
2. Must not live on or very close a busy road, busy business or railway track. Having an outdoor cat enclosure would be the only way we would rehome to a home like this.
3. Our cats need safe outdoor access, unless posted as indoor only.
4. Young kittens won't be rehomed to homes with toddlers or young children, kittens have no control over their teeth or claws when they are kittens so it's a risk we won't take, we would try and match a suitable older kitten or adult cat here instead.
5. We do not rehome to small flats; cats need space to run around and exercise. Large flats may be looked at on a case-by-case basis, depending on the cat.
6. Areas where there have been reported poisonings or cat cruelty, we will not rehome to these locations.
7. Multicat households are a no sorry. i.e., 4 or more, adding cats to a home can be very stressful for resident cats and the cats joining the home.
Please only apply if you are ready to take a cat or kitten home in the next few weeks. We only reserve in person and must be collected within a few days.
All adopters must sign a declaration that they are prepared to get the kitten neutered at 4 months, so that we are not contributing to the overpopulation of unwanted cats and kittens
HOMECHECK - For the home check video we ask you to provide videos of your home. Please make sure your camera or phone is facing up and NOT down at the path in front of you. These videos do not need to be long; a brief look is all we need. It would need to show the roads to the front and if applicable the rear of your home. A quick run though of your downstairs and show any pets and also your garden. As though we were attending in person. These can be emailed to cats@tynantcatsanctuary.org or sent via Facebook messenger, please ensure it is from the same name as the name on this form.
If you would prefer to have a WhatsApp call this is possible but could possibly delay your application as we only have 2 people processing applications before and after work.
Once your video has been received and processed it will be deleted and is never shared outside of the platform in which it is sent. The application questionnaire will also be deleted off google forms.
The home checks are important as we have the welfare of our cats as our main priority.
Please be aware that there are only 2 of us processing the many applications we receive and we cannot always give specific feedback if you are unsuccessful.
Thank you
Adoption Fees
Our adoption fee is £80 for an adult cat that covers neuter, microchip, health check and vaccinations.
Our kittens will be with us for at least 9 weeks going forward and will receive their health check, microchip and vaccination and will be £95. If our kittens are also neutered our adoption fee will be £135.
Our cats/kittens can only be reserved in person and on full payment. Any deposits made on a cat/kittens are non refundable. If our kittens are not neutered when they leave us, then you must arrange this yourselves. Kittens must be neutered at 4 months and proof provided as we are trying to reduce the number of unwanted cats in rescues.
Please note we only accept cash or bank transfer at the sanctuary, we do not have card facilities or accept cheques for adoptions.
SOME OF OUR CATS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
Oreo (FIV+)
Oreo was surrendered to us at the beginning of December after being on our waiting list for several months.
Unfortunately, strays, unspayed females, and pregnant mothers take priority when space becomes available, so Oreo had to wait longer than we would have hoped.
He arrived unneutered and with the chunkiest of cheeks. During his neutering appointment today, he unfortunately tested positive for FIV.
At five and a half years old, it is deeply concerning that Oreo had not been neutered previously. As a result, he has likely been involved in fights with other males outdoors, which may have led to his FIV diagnosis.
Despite this, Oreo is an absolute sweetheart. His FIV status does not diminish his wonderful temperament, and his future adopter will be very lucky to welcome him into their home.
As with all of our FIV-positive cats, they must be kept strictly indoors to prevent further transmission of the virus and to help protect their own immune health.
Billy Rees - LONG TERM FOSTER ONLY
Billy Rees came into our care at the start of the year from a large multi-cat household along with 10 other cats. We’re delighted to say all of his siblings have since found loving homes.
Billy arrived with several health issues caused by years of neglect.
One of his ongoing conditions is ear polyps. He currently receives antibiotic ear drops once a week and bi-weekly ear cleaning to manage the wax build-up. His ears are stable for now, but our vet cannot rule out that he may need an ear canal removal surgery in the future.
Because of this, we are looking for a long-term foster home for Billy. All veterinary costs will be fully covered by us through Afon Vets (Neath, Cwmavon, Pontardawe and Maesteg branches).
After initial treatment, Billy went into foster with a couple of his siblings, but once he was in a home environment it became clear that Billy loves being the centre of attention. For this reason, he would thrive best as the only pet where he can enjoy all the affection he’s missed out on for so many years.
Billy is extremely loving, 9 years old, neutered, microchipped, and fully vaccinated.
Margot
This little girl is 3 months old.
She’s recently returned from a short socialisation boot camp with one of our wonderful fosterers, after coming to us as a bit of a hissy missy. During her time in foster, she learned to play and zoom around just like a typical kitten
She is fully vaccinated and microchipped.
Blair (FIV+)
Blair came to us after being handed in as a stray at a vet.
He is estimated to be atleast 10 years old.
He is neutered, microchipped and has received his 1st vaccination (receiving 2nd vac on 14/11).
He is gentle, loving, and a very vocal chap.
Jelly Bean
Jelly Bean has been with us far too long, and it’s time for his story to change. With his distinctive oversized “cartoon nose” and gentle nature, he’s impossible not to fall in love with.
About Jelly Bean
- A sweet soul who craves attention, affection, and love.
- Quirky and handsome, his big nose makes him look like he’s stepped straight out of a cartoon.
- Loves snuggles at night once he feels safe and cherished.
- Dreams of a rural home where he can explore outdoors by day and return to warmth and companionship by evening.
What Jelly Bean Needs
- To be your one and only cat. Life in the Sanctuary has been stressful for him, and he’s started stress-spraying to cope. In a calm, single-cat household, we believe he will flourish.
- A countryside setting with space to roam, sniff, and enjoy the simple pleasures of being a cat.
Jelly Bean has waited patiently, but his heart is bursting for a family of his own. He is sweet, affectionate, and ready to give all his love, he just needs someone to open their heart and home to him.
If you think you could give any of our adorable cats and kittens a home then please apply below
FOSTERING
Why foster care is important
We have lots of cats that come to us who are scared and timid, elderly or disabled. The sanctuary environment is not always the best place for these cats. So a foster home would be ideal, if you dont have the ability to commit long term or are worried about vet costs then we would cover those. All we ask is that you show her love in her golden years.
We also have lots of scared cats who need to learn to trust humans again. In cases like these, we try to find foster carers who have the time to spend one to one with them, to bring out their personalities, and allow them time to learn to trust humans.
Our foster carers are worth their weight in gold to Tŷ-Nant, as our volunteers don't always have the time to dedicate to socialising cats. Socialising is hard work, but incredibly rewarding.
If you are interested in becoming a foster carer for our timid, shy and less confident Tŷ-Nant residents, or would just like more information on fostering, please submit a foster application.
If you are still unsure about fostering, here are some words from some of our amazing fosterers
Brenda & Derek
My husband and I have demanding day jobs but we are both animal lovers and have a lot of love to give. We wanted to foster to give back to the animals who may need help the most, and also benefit from the fact that these can be shorter term depending on the cat(s) e.g., kitten foster.
Ty-Nant is such an amazing charity with exceptional people, but they need help, and they rely on everyday folks to make a little more room in their day to day lives that will potentially make a huge difference to cats and the organisation itself.
Fostering has given us so much. We have a house that is alive and warm and full of fun and love. We have taken so much satisfaction from it, and the support from Ty-Nant is incredible. They have made it so easy for us to help these little kitties, and we're so grateful that cats in this area have an organisation like Ty-Nant looking out for them.
Honesty
I am a long-term fosterer of Honesty she came into my life last April and changed it for the better. I was lost due to my recent losses, she loves to see people and makes everyone feel welcome in the flat. I come home from work to long stories and plenty of kisses, and yes she is spoiled. She loves her heated blankets and the iPad on CBBES.
My main reason for fostering cats was to be able to give them safety and enjoyment in the last few years and a good reason to come home everyday with a smile on my heart and sometimes a tear in my eye.
Elsie
When kittens are scared of everything and everyone, it's wonderful to witness them accept your love and care at home. Being a loving foster mam means working to gain their trust to build their confidence to play and interact so that they can grow into the happy and healthy cat they are meant to be.
All cats deserve to be loved and wanted so helping that to happen is a special experience.
FARM CATS
Why are farm homes important?
Outdoor homes are important and needed for some of our residents who are not suited to the domesticated life. Smallholding, stables etc are wanted to love these cats from afar. They are all neutered, vaccinated and chipped and looking for a home away from people, unless they search you out. They may come around in an environment they are more used to, but don't like the sanctuary home they have. They would need a draught free place to sleep and food and water daily as well as medical treatment if required and regular worming. In return, even their presence alone will deter vermin, that's without their hunting skills.
We adore these cats but know they're not happy being confined and won't get chosen for adoption as they're not domesticated. If you know anyone with these types of homes please let them know to try and find these cats the best homes.
If you have these types of home or know anyone who does, or would just like more information on farm cats, please submit a farm cat application.
If you are unable to rehome a cat but would still like to have a cat of your own, why not sponsor one of our Tŷ-Nant cats?
Or if you'd like to be more hands on, why not volunteer to help us with our cats?
Other cats looking for Homes
We post a lot of our cats on our facebook page.
Sometimes cats come and go quickly and we dont get a chance to update our page.
Why not contact us to ask about adopting or fostering our lovely cats, or to ask about what it involves.
Tŷ-Nant Cat Sanctuary
Registered Charity Number 1169025
email: cats@tynantcatsanctuary.org
Telephone: 07746107022
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