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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. .
SOME OF OUR CATS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
Check out our Facebook page for the latest updates on cats currently available.
Junior
Junior came to us around a month ago along with two other cats.
He was intact and had some battle wounds having clearly been spending a lot of time outside. He was very shut down and spent all his time hidden away in an igloo bed.
He went into foster a little over a week ago now and is thriving. Here is what is fosterer says about him:
"When Junior came into foster, he had all the hallmarks of a previous unneutered boy cat who had gone full gangster and got himself into trouble with marks on his face and ears from old injuries - it turns out, hes actually a proper mummy's boy.
He has a personality as large as his bowling ball sized head and within minutes of getting home he was rolling on his back showing off his belly. Its taken a little while to build his confidence but he loves his playtime and still likes to stay close and will frequently trill or bbbbrrrepp to remind you hes still there.
He has got on brilliantly with my resident cats the moment he met them and is clearly used to and likes having feline friends from the way he trotted up to them for a nose to nose boop. I've never seen any aggression from him at all even though he has been a bit frustrated at not having access to the outdoors.He has been a clean and tidy house cat while in foster - he adores his food and will lick his, and everyone elses, bowl clean. All in all, this large boy is a lovely lad who has decided he likes home comforts and would be a lovely addition to a forever home."
He is 2 years old, neutered, chipped, FIV tested (negative) and fully vaccinated
Jack & Sam
**LONG TERM FOSTERERS NEEDED*
We currently have 2 beautiful older cats looking for a forever foster home together.
Both are currently suffering with ear infections and polyps,
which may require surgery in the future. For now, they will need:
• Daily ear cleaning
• Antibiotic ear drops
Because of their ongoing medical needs, we are looking for long-term fosters for life. This type of fostering is for our senior cats or cats with health issues or disabilities who deserve the comfort of a real home rather than remaining in the sanctuary.
What kind of home is needed?
• A pet-free, quiet home
• Ability to transport the cats to our vet – Afon Vets in Neath
• Lots of love (and a cosy lap for cwtches!)
Dewi & Idris
These little boys were born in a litter of 5, to a mother who was found straying. Their siblings have found their forever homes, however these boys are still waiting.
They are confident but can be shy when it comes to human interaction. Both are microchipped and have received their first vaccine.
They are to be adopted as a pair.
Tora
Beautiful Tora came into our care as a stray alongside her three spicy little babies a few weeks ago.
Now that her kittens are growing up and becoming more independent, Tora is thoroughly enjoying life with the run of her own big room.
Tora is a very sweet girl who loves attention, although she can be a little unsure when meeting new people. With a little patience, her lovely personality shines through.
She is estimated to be around 1 year old, she is neutered, microchipped and has received first vaccination.
Tora is now ready to find a loving forever home where she can enjoy being the centre of attention after fending for herself and her babies for so long outside
Timmy
Our handsome Timmy is searching for his forever foster home.
Timmy has experienced kidney issues in the past, and whilst he has fully recovered and is doing well, there is a possibility these could reoccur in the future. For this reason, we are looking for a forever foster home, allowing us to continue covering any veterinary costs related to his condition should they arise.
Timmy is also a carrier of cat flu and has had a couple of eye flare-ups while in our care. At present, however, he is not receiving any medication and is managing well.
He's also recently had 6 teeth out! Poor boy has been through it.
Estimated to be around 5 years old, Timmy is looking for a calm, loving home where he can be the only pet. He will also need a home without young children.
Here is what his current fosterer has to say about him:
"I wouldn't describe Timmy as a nervous cat, but he can be a little reserved around loud noises or when he's unsure of what's going on. Once he feels safe and settled, his loving personality really shines through.
Timmy adores head butts and gentle kisses on his head. One of his favourite pastimes is sitting by the window watching the world go by, and he absolutely loves being warm. Give him a heater and he'll happily spend the entire day curled up beside it.
He's also a very affectionate companion. If you're lying down, Timmy loves to climb onto your chest for a cuddle and may even reward you with a few sweet kisses. When it comes to food, he's a bit of a cheeky boy and definitely enjoys his meals once he's comfortable in his surroundings.
Like many cats, Timmy has clear boundaries and isn't afraid to let you know how he's feeling. He enjoys affection on his own terms and particularly loves head scratches and gentle rubs around his nose. Occasionally, he may give a gentle swat if he's had enough attention or is feeling overstimulated, and he'll sometimes hiss to communicate that he's uncomfortable or would prefer some space. Timmy can be picked up when he's in the mood, but he's happiest with people who respect his signals and allow him to choose when he wants interaction.
Timmy would thrive in a calm, understanding home that appreciates feline independence and can give him plenty of love and attention while respecting his boundaries. In return, he'll reward you with affection, companionship, and plenty of head butts and cuddles when he's feeling social."
If you think Timmy could be the boy for you, please consider completing a fostering application.
Jemma & Mattie
*LONG TERM FOSTER HOME NEEDED*
Mother and daughter, aged 17 and 16. Both are booked in for dental treatment in May, and need a quiet place to live out their golden years together.
They are currently scared and withdrawn at the sanctuary.
They need:
• A quiet, pet-free home
• Someone able to take them to Afon Vets (Neath)
Kitty
Kitty is a gorgeous 13 year old girl who loves being picked up for a cuddle. She has the sweetest little meow when calling for attention.
She's not too fond on other cats so will need to be the only cat in the house.
She is neutered, fully vaccinated and microchipped. She has also recently received dental treatment.
Apollo & Toto
These sleek panther brothers came to us from a multicat household a couple of weeks ago.
They are around 9 months old, neuetered, microchipped and have received their 1st vaccinations.
They are both shy but warm up with a fuss. Gets on fine with other cats. Not dog tested.
Popeye & Olive
This brother and sister duo came to us in March from a multi-cat household. They were very scared and withdrawn and went straight into foster to work on their confidence.
Here is what their fosterer has to say about them:
"This brother sister duo are full of love and just waiting for the perfect home.
They can be shy when they first meet you but soon come out of their shell when treats are on offer.
They enjoy playing with the laser toy and will bounce around the room after the red dot then when they are tired cwtch up together snug as a bug.
These beautiful gentle pair are patiently waiting for their forever home where they can continue to grow in confidence and reward you with their love."
They are 6 months old and are neutered, microchipped and fully vaccinated.
Eric
Some of you may remember Eric from his transformation journey earlier this year.
When Eric arrived with us as a stray in February, he was frightened, hissy, and understandably unsure of the world around him. He also had a painful eye condition that required daily treatment, as well as dental work and castration surgery. It was a lot for one cat to cope with.
But over the months, Eric has shown us just how resilient he is.
With patience, kindness, and plenty of TLC, the grumpy stray has transformed into a loving, affectionate boy who absolutely adores human company. These days, Eric is happiest curled up on a lap, soaking up all the fuss and attention he can get.
Following specialist advice, Eric underwent entropion surgery on both eyes to correct a condition that was causing him significant discomfort. He has recovered brilliantly and is currently comfortable and enjoying life.
As if that wasn't enough, one of our observant volunteers recently noticed a lump on Eric's side. Thankfully, after it was removed and tested, it was confirmed to be nothing more than a harmless fatty lump – much to everyone's relief.
Eric has also previously experienced an issue that required his kidneys to be flushed. He has made a good recovery, and we do not anticipate any further problems. However, because of this history, any future kidney-related conditions may not be covered by pet insurance. To give potential adopters peace of mind, should Eric develop kidney-related issues in the future, we would cover the veterinary costs through our own vets.
Despite the challenges he has faced, Eric has become one of the sweetest cats you could hope to meet.
Eric is estimated to be around 6 years old, is fully vaccinated, microchipped, and neutered, and is now ready to find the forever home he so deserves.
After everything he's been through, we think Eric deserves the very best happily ever after.
Could you be the one to give this big softie the forever home he's been waiting for?
Adoption Process
PLEASE READ ALL CRITERIA BELOW BEFORE APPLYING.
Process
1. Complete the application form in full. Detailed answers help us assess suitability; yes/no responses alone are not sufficient.
2. We will review your application first.
3. If we believe there may be a suitable match, we will email you to request a home‑check video. If we do not have a match, we will also notify you by email.
Please check your junk/spam folder for our response.
All kittens are microchipped, vaccinated, flea/worm treated, and health checked. Adult cats and kittens over 16 weeks receive the same, plus neutering.
Any health concerns identified during checks will be discussed with you.
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 2 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.
We prioritise the welfare of our cats, and due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to provide individual feedback if you are unsuccessful.
Thank you
Adoption Fees
Adult Cat (Over 10 months old) - £90. All of our adult cats are neutered, micro-chipped, health checked and vaccinated.
Kitten (Between 9 - 15 weeks old) - £110. Our adoption fee is £110 for a young kitten. Our kittens are ready to leave us from the age of 9 weeks and will be micro-chipped, health checked and vaccinated.
Neutered Kitten (Between 4 - 10 months old) - £140. Our older kittens are neutered, micro-chipped, health checked and vaccinated.
Adult Bonded Pair - £160
Neutered Kitten Bonded Pair - £250
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 between 4-6 months of age and proof must be provided to us (copy of receipt or invoice) 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.
We also recommend visiting our Facebook page for the most up-to-date information on cats currently available for adoption.
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.
OUTDOOR LIVING CATS
Why are outdoor 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?
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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