Rehoming:

The Branch currently rehomes cats and dogs and works with other organizations to provide rehoming for any other animals.

Rehoming policy:

The Branch rehomes animals in line with the policies set in place by RSPCA Headquarters. In addition we adhere to other guidelines and policies that we have developed as a Branch; for example we have chosen not to rehome dogs to families with children under 4 years of age.

Each potential adoptor is visited at home before adopting any animal. All home-visitors attend a home-visitors course and shadow another more established home-visitor before undertaking any visits alone. Once an animal has been adopted we carry out a post-home visit to ensure that the animal has settled in well and to help with any problems that may have arisen.

Our animals are neutered; micro-chipped, vaccinated, vet checked and go with 6 weeks free insurance from Pet Plan.

Before you adopt a cat please read below about what a cat needs -

• Companionship - to be with other cats or people for at least part of the day.
  
• A balanced diet - make sure there are no bones in your cat's food.
  
• A constant supply of fresh, clean water.
  
• A garden or safe place to play and exercise every day, away from busy roads.
  
• Somewhere warm and cosy to sleep.
  
• To be brushed regularly, particularly when shedding their coats. Long-haired cats need to be brushed every day.
  
• A scratching post.
  
• Help to clean their teeth. You can brush or rub their teeth with special toothpaste. They also need to have their teeth checked regularly by the vet.
  
• To come and go as they please - a cat flap is ideal.
  
• To be trained to use a litter tray.
  
• To be microchipped in case they get lost.
  
• Cat neutering should be carried out as early as possible in order to avoid unwanted litters.
• Most cats are sexually mature at six months, but some cats can become pregnant as early as five months. Therefore, the ideal age to neuter your cat is between four and five months.
  
• To be taken to a vet if they are ill or injured.          
  
• Injections to prevent certain serious diseases.
  
• Worming and regular flea treatments.
  
• To be looked after when you are away on holiday.

              Above: Kiara - a past resident