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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 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 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
Onyx
Onyx is playful, curious, and cwtchy girl from the same litter as Midnight, Salem and Jinx.
She is 4 months old, microchipped and is fully vaccinated.
She has the herpes virus (FHV), a common and manageable condition that just means he might have the occasional sniffle or watery eye. It doesn’t stop her from living a happy, healthy, and love-filled life.
What does that actually mean?
Feline herpes is really common, especially in kittens who've come from rescue backgrounds. It's a virus that can cause the odd sneezing fit or sticky/watery eyes - a bit like a cold. Some cats might have flare-ups from time to time, others barely show symptoms at all.
It's not contagious to humans (or dogs, or any other species) - only to other cats, and even then usually during an active flare-up. She is currently symptom-free and doing great.
Sadly, black cats are often the last to be adopted, but we think Onyx proves how beautiful they truly are.
Robbie
Robbie joined us at the start of July after being surrendered with two other cats when their owner no longer wanted them.
He’s a gentle and sensitive cat who took a little while to come out of his shell. Although naturally a bit nervous, Robbie enjoys gentle attention and will happily warm up to people who show him patience and kindness.
Robbie would thrive in a calm, quiet home where he can continue to build his confidence and enjoy the love he deserves. With time and care, he will make a loyal and affectionate companion.
He is 2.5 years old, neutered, chipped and fully vaccinated.
Billy Rees
Billy Rees came into us at the start of the year with 10 of his siblings, with multiple health issues he was with us for a while.
Once he’d received the needed medical treatment he went into foster with a couple of his siblings but when in a home environment Billy Rees wanted all the attention for himself so sadly he’s had to come back to us.
Billy would suit a home where he could lap up all the attention and is very loving. He’s 9 years old, neutered, microchipped and fully vaccinated. He’s only ever been an indoor cat so would need an indoor only home.
Sky
DOB: 01/08/2025
Sweet Little Sky is the last of his litter and can’t wait to find his forever family!
He is microchipped, fully vaccinated, and ready to fill your home with
Lexi
Mama Lexi came to us with her kittens and 5 other cats from a multi cat household.
She’s now ready to find a loving home of her own where she can enjoy some peace, affection, and plenty of pampering.
She is around 2 years old, neutered, microchipped and has received her 1st vaccination (receiving 2nd vac on 04/11).
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.
Sid
This little (big) chunk came to us when his owners could no longer care for him.
He was slow to adjust to sanctuary life, and spent the first couple weeks hiding under his blanket. We then moved him to one of our outdoor pens, where his fun personality has truly blossomed.
Cheeky Sid enjoys playing with his feather wand, and standing on our volunteers shoulders. However, he isn't a afraid to let you know once he's had enough, so a home with no young children would be best for Sid.
He is 3 years old, neutered, chipped and fully vaccinated.
Penn & Paloma (Bonded pair)
These two babies are 5 months old, micro chipped and fully vaccinated.
Unfortunately they both have heart murmurs. Penn has a grade 3 murmur and Paloma has a grade 2. This doesn’t stop them from being happy, active kittens, but it’s something that potential adopters should be aware of as it may require monitoring and, in some cases, follow-up veterinary care.
We will cover all vet costs related to the heart murmurs (if and when required) via our vet, Afon vets.
If you’re interested in meeting them we recommend that you first undertake your own research on their condition.
Peaches
This little mister is a ball of energy.
He was surrendered into us a few weeks ago when his owner could no longer keep him.
He is around 6 months old, neutered, microchipped and has received his 1st vaccination (receiving 2nd vac on 14/11).
Martha
(In Foster in Sandfields Port Talbot)
Martha is 5 months old, neutered, microchipped and fully vaccinated
Heres what her fosterer has to say about her:
"Martha is a beautiful tortie with the softest fur and the softest heart to go with it. She may seem shy at first, but behind those gentle eyes is a kind soul that who is slowly learning to trust the world. This sweet girl has taken her time getting used to her surroundings. With patience, kindness, a calm environment and plenty of licky licks, she will begin to blossom before your eyes! She enjoys quiet moments, gentle strokes and a cozy space where she can curl up and feel safe.
Martha isn't the kind of cat to demand attention, but she'll quietly win your heart over with her gentle presence. Everyday she grows a little more confident, and with the right parents and the warmest home, we know she will thrive."
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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