Pictures of some of the cats available.
General Information - THIS applies to every cat
Every cat is:
✅ Neutered
✅ Microchipped
✅ Vaccinated
✅ Regularly treated for fleas and worms
✅ Litter trained
🏠 An indoor-only house cat
Their ideal home
🏠 Indoor living
All our cats must remain house cats. A secure catio or properly cat-proofed garden is perfectly acceptable.
🔒 Keeping them safe
Windows and doors must be kept securely closed or locked. Cats cannot open properly secured windows or locked doors, so there is no reason for them to escape from a safely managed home.
🐕 Dogs
Most of our cats have never lived with—or been tested around—dogs. Please check the individual cat’s description for any known exceptions.
🐈 Other cats
Most should be able to live with another cat, although some may prefer—or be perfectly happy—to live as the only cat.
👧 Children
Our cats are generally unsuitable for homes with small or young children. Older, sensible children may be considered, provided they understand and respect the cat’s boundaries.
Please check each cat’s individual description, as their needs and personalities will vary.
Want to know more?
Send us an email to adoptions@consettcats.com
CHELSEA
Born April 2024
Been in rescue since April 2025
She was found as a stray/feral girl so we do not know her full back ground but we know that whilst she is timid, she almost certainly had an owner at one time or other.
She is very used to living with all the other cats here and has possibly never alone so accepts a multi cat household. She could be fine on her own but you would need to give her a lot more time to adjust.
Once comfortable in your home I do think she will be a much more loving cat. She certainly likes the luxuries of a comfy bed, lots of food and a warm space to live.
ELLETWO (L2)
Born in August 2023
Been in rescue since August 2023
Elletwo (or L2) is a potential project for anyone wanting a bit of a challenge. She is very much her own boss and can be a handful. Although she arrived in rescue with her siblings on the day she was born, because her mum was extremely feral, we struggled to get near the kittens for weeks which gave time for their mum to install a natural wariness of humans into her psyche.
As she has now matured into an adult, I have noticed a slight softening of her attitude towards us but remains wary and avoids all human touch, only coming very close at mealtimes when I do always try for a quick glancing stroke.
I do believe over time and with someone who has the time and patience to take her on, she will settle into a nice cat and household pet. She may never be a lap cat but other ferals have surprised us in the past by becoming one so never says never.
However being realistic, finding her a home will be very tough and she will likely go on to live here for many years unless someone wants to give a hard to home cat a go.
GUNTHER
Born in April 2025
Been in rescue since June 2025
This all black kitten arrived in our care after his mother had given birth to the litter on the streets of Stanley. He has now been neutered, microchipped and vaccinated and is ready to leave us for a home of his own. He is a very nervous boy but will do well in life with the right family. He will need a lot of love and patience if someone could give him a chance.
HEIDI
Born in May 2024
been in rescue since July 2024
She and her siblings were born outside to a tame mum. So for a few weeks at least she was technically a feral cat. She has been in a few different foster homes and she is certainly a stubborn one for getting tame but her current fosterer informs me she is now ready to be adopted.
But she will be scared of strangers so anyone visiting her must understand this. Her brother has been adopted and came round pretty quickly with some one on one time with his new owners so I am confident she will be the same.
She will likely need a companion though so a home with another cat or one around her age would work well.
This is because she has never been alone before so should settle better with another cat.
She is starting to accept strokes on her terms but can still look startled like a rabbit in the headlights when approached directly.
A patient owner with some experience could work well and we will provide a lot of advice and guidance on working with ex feral scaredy cats.
HOPE
Born in May 2024
been in rescue since July 2024
She was born outdoors so can be a little skittish and nervous but I’m confident in a quiet home she will do well.
She will likely need a companion though so a home with another cat or one around her age would work well.
This is because she has never been alone before so should settle better with another cat.
She is starting to accept strokes on her terms but can still look startled like a rabbit in the headlights when approached directly.
A patient owner with some experience could work well and we will provide a lot of advice and guidance on working with ex feral scaredy cats.
SONIC
Born in August 2022
Been in rescue since October 2022
Born feral he is really quite a softy once he knows you. But he sometimes likes to hang with the feral guys here meaning he is picking up on their fears.
He is like lightening so I have to quick to catch a stroke from him and he will prefer to run away.
However do not let that put you off as he is good pals with a number of other black cats here and is also cheeky in coming close enough to try and grab food before others get it.
He was a bit more friendly as a youngster but lost some of that as he matured. He is gradually improving again and getting more friendly but that has taken him a while so I would expect if he went to a new home, the same thing could happen again. But, I am certain in the right hime he will be a big soft lad once again. He had a dental in 2024 as at his annual booster appointment we were told he needed one, however once he was under anaesthetic all he needed was a scale and polish and there was nothing wrong with his teeth at all.
VIZ
Born June 2024
Been in rescue since late August 2024
This guy was one of two very feral kittens we took in from a feral mum. Out of the two he is the more timid and opinionated of the two and will hiss at you still. But give him some one on one time and I have no doubt he will come round to being a lovely pet. But it does mean he needs an experienced owner who will work with him to get him out of his feral ways. Being an ex feral another cat for company will be best, possibly an adult female who can tell him off if need be.
important information for adoptions
What we provide
Things to consider
Things to consider
All our cats come with 4 weeks free Petplan cat insurance and therefore have been health checked by our vets.
Vet records will be provided to new owners.
Every cat has its own back story and you will be told its history as much as we know it. Nothing is made up, it's available, warts and all.
We currently ask that people donate a minimum £150 for all our adoptions. This goes towards some of the costs we have incurred in providing the basics for each cat. All cats inevitably cost us much more than this basic amount. With huge rising vet costs this figure can also change over time.
Things to consider
Things to consider
Things to consider
A non-smoking home is preferred 🚭 (cats can get cancer from smoking too).
In the current economic crisis, we ask people to make sure they can afford a cat and will be able to manage ongoing expenses and vet bills AND have provision for any emergency care etc. Please think very carefully and ask yourself if you can really afford to take on a luxury such as a pet at this time. They are a long term commitment. A common reason for people giving up their pets is lack of money.
We ask people look at the age of the cat and that the human should preferably outlive the cat. There is nothing more distressing than an animal having to be rehomed after it has been settled for years with its owners. A cat can live 15-20 years and maybe longer. A common reason for people giving up their cats is owners dying or going into a care home. If you are nearing retirement age then be sensible and don’t ask for a kitten.
going forward
Things to consider
going forward
If you are interested in meeting any of our cats then as they are ALL in foster care in private homes, it is by appointment only. WE DO NOT HAVE A CATTERY.
You will need to read an information sheet and complete a questionnaire before being allowed to visit.
This saves us time asking many questions as they are all on the questionnaire.
Use the contact us section on this website us to ask for those documents.
Should a visit be successful, we will ALWAYS deliver the cat to its new home to ensure we do a home check.
We ask adopters to keep in regular contact with the rescue for the lifetime of the cat. We have a fantastic support network of people in a private Facebook group and are there for help and advice at all times.
We give you a 100% guarantee that the cat can always be returned if an adoption does not work out but this should not be a sole reason for adopting the cat, we would hope people expect to have the cat for life.
Finally we get a lot of time wasters asking about cats then when we engage with them they ghost us. Please have the common courtesy of replying to our messages even if its to say you are not interested.
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