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• Breed: Domestic S.H (short hair)
• Sex: Female
• Age: 3 years 0 month

Apply online to adopt Shiva (Floof)

Shiva (who often responds more to Floof) is a shy lady who was brought to Bleakholt as her owners could no longer cope with her ongoing medical needs. She has suffered with urinary problems on and off for a few years – she has recently had an operation to remove stones from her bladder and her owners were told that they could return. Shia is on a special urinary diet to help reduce any symptoms. Since being with us, she has shown no signs of any urinary symptoms. It all became too much for the owners to deal with and they had to make the upsetting decision to bring her to us. Shiva is a pampered princess – she likes fuss from time to time, but also enjoys some peace and quiet by herself – she will let you know which she is feeling! We feel a quiet home with no young children or other pets would be ideal for her to try and reduce any possible stress triggers. She has been kept as a house cat previously and we feel it would be best for this to continue in her future, forever home.

• Breed: Domestic S.H (short hair)
• Sex: Female
• Age: 0 year 5 months

Apply online to adopt Puma

Puma came to Bleakholt as her owner had too many cats and was not giving her the care she needed. Described as a friendly, gentle girl, Puma is understandably wary of her new surroundings but is showing us she does like some attention once some trust is built. We feel she would suit a family home with children aged 8 years and over who understand her slight nervousness but who can also provide plenty of love to show Puma she’s still in her kitten era! Puma may benefit from a feline friend but do not know her reaction towards dogs. Puma will require outdoor access.

• Breed: Domestic S.H (short hair)
• Sex: Female
• Age: 12 years 0 month

Apply online to adopt Buttercup

Buttercup came to us after he owner was unfortunately taken in to care. She is a loud girl who loves to talk. While timid at first we have been told that once you earn her trust she is a lap cat who enjoys a cuddle. Since being with us she has shown just how loving she is and how much she DRIBBLES when catnip is involved! Buttercup has lived with small dogs before so could be rehomed to a home with cat friendly dogs. We are unsure of he reaction to other cats, but we will monitor this during he time with us. With her being on the shy side we feel a home with no young children would suit he best. Once settled Buttercup will require space to roam outside.

• Breed: Domestic Long Hair
• Sex: Male
• Age: 10 years 2 months

Apply online to adopt Leo

Leo’s owner brought him into us due to allergies in the home. He is a regal gentleman who’s adventurous days are behind him. He is a quiet cat who enjoys peace and long naps. Leo used to spend a lot of his time outside exploring, however we have been told that he has taken to sleeping the day away in a warm, comfy bed instead. Due to this, we are wanting to rehome Leo with the option of venturing outside if he chooses to. Leo is a timid lad, he needs a quiet, understanding home where he can be given the time and patience to come out of his shell when he is ready. For now, we get the impression he’d love a home where he can get some fuss if he fancies it but likely just happy to spend the day snoozing in a warm bed. A home with no young children but potentially a compatible feline friend will be ideal for him. Our vet has said that Leo does have a bit of gingivitis, a mostly dry diet should help with this. Leo does also require regular brushing.

• Breed: Domestic S.H (short hair)
• Sex: Female
• Age: 1 year 0 month

Apply online to adopt Nina

Nina is a confident little ladies who came to Bleakholt with her feline friend after they were unfortunately found in their home with their owner who had sadly passed away. Nina hasn’t stopped purring since she arrived with us, she just wants to be fussed constantly! We have limited history on Nina, but from what we have found out so far, we feel a loving family home with children and even potentially a compatible feline friend will be ideal for her. Given their young age and how active she is, we feel she would benefit from having the option to venture outdoors once settled into her new, forever home.

• Breed: Domestic S.H (short hair)
• Sex: Male
• Age: 1 year 8 months

Apply online to adopt Maxi

Maxi came to us at the beginning of August as a stray. It took some time to learn some mutual trust but he is now a very affectionate lad who simply is not a fan of being picked up. Despite being a typical boy with a big build, Maxi is quite nervous with other cats – both big and small – so feel he would be best as the only pet in his new home and would suit a quiet adult only home. Maxi was briefly rehomed but sadly had to be returned as he was becoming stressed and becoming hostile. Maxi will require outdoor access.

• Breed: Domestic S.H (short hair)
• Sex: Male
• Age: 7 years 0 month

Apply online to adopt Churchill

Churchil came to us after living as a stray for quite some time, believed to have been abandoned by his owners. As you can see from the photo, he has lived a hard life and can see he has spent some time defending himself on the streets. His founder described him as a loving gentleman once he trusts you, but is not overly fond on being handled. We will learn more about Churchill whilst with us. He seems to not like other cats and due to his timid nature we feel a home where is he the only be would be most suitable. He may be okay with cat-savvy children. Churchill will require outdoor access. Churchill does have mild cataracts in his left eye, however this does not cause him any issues.

• Breed: Domestic S.H (short hair)
• Sex: Male
• Age: 2 years 6 months

Apply online to adopt George

George is a handsome, chatty young lad who was brought to Bleakholt as a stray. His feeder had fallen in love with him, but was unfortunately unable to take him on as she already owned two indoor only cats who he did not get along with. We are looking for a loving home with older, cat savvy children for George who can provide him with all the fuss and food he could ever want! As he didn’t get on with cats before coming to us, George will need to be the only pet in his new home. Once fully settled, he will require outdoor access as this is what he is used to.

• Breed: Domestic S.H (short hair)
• Sex: Female
• Age: 2 years 1 month

Apply online to adopt Snowy Owl

This white angel came to Bleakholt after being found as a stray with her 3 young kittens. It was clear the kittens had little human interaction before but we are certain Snowy once had a home due to her confident demeanour. Snowy Owl would suit most family homes where she can have all the love and enrichment she rightly deserves. We feel she would be happy with cat-savvy children aged 6 years and over and possibly a compatible feline pal. We do not know her reaction to dogs. Snowy owl will require outdoor access.

• Breed: Domestic S.H (short hair)
• Sex: Female
• Age: 1 year 6 months

Apply online to adopt Pantera

Pantera was originally found as a pregnant stray and later gave birth in the finders home who later brought them to us. She is a very confident, energetic girl, who loves her play time almost as much as teatime. We don’t know how she feels about other pets but we think she’d be ok to live with cat savvy children ages 8+. Once settled, Pantera would require outdoor access.

• Breed: Domestic S.H (short hair)
• Sex: Female
• Age: 1 year 6 months

Apply online to adopt Double

Double came to us along with her 13 week old kitten after being rescued from a life on the streets. While she is very shy and unsure of her new surroundings, she likes to talk to you and give an occasional slow blink. Given time and patience we feel she can become a loving pet. Due to her timid nature a home with no dogs or young children would suit her best. As she has come from a small colony Double could live with a feline friend. Once settled she will require access the the outdoors.

• Breed: Domestic S.H (short hair)
• Sex: Male
• Age: 2 years 1 month

Apply online to adopt Eddie

Eddie is a handsome, vocal boy who was brough to us as a stray from the Rochdale area. It took Eddie a bit of time to settle in but it didn’t take long for us to learn he’s… well.. odd! Eddie likes a affection on his terms, letting you know by rubbing his whole entire body on your legs. And when it comes to dinner, well, we can only describe him as the Tasmanian devil! We are looking for a home with older, cat savvy children who will understand that it may take him a little bit of time to warm up to his new home before showing his true, loving colours. We feel a compatible feline friend will also be beneficial for Eddie. Once fully settled, he will require outdoor access as this is what he is used to.

• Breed: Domestic S.H (short hair)
• Sex: Male
• Age: 4 years 1 month

Apply online to adopt Smudge

Smudge is a shy boy who was brought to Bleakholt as a stray. He is in need of a patient, quiet home with older, cat savvy children who will understand that he may need some time to settle in before showing his true colours. We feel a compatible feline friend to help encourage him out of his shell would be nice for him too. Once fully settled, Smudge will require outdoor access as this is what he is used to.

• Breed: Domestic S.H (short hair)
• Sex: Female
• Age: 16 years 4 months

Apply online to adopt Tweedy

Twinkly Tweedy was taken on by a neighbour as her owner was moving to accommodation that did not allow pets. Sadly, after a year in her new home, Tweedy was not happy with her feline roommates. Being the quirky lady she is, Tweedy has been described as a friendly, affectionate girl who loves cuddles. Whilst we were told she absolutely did not like men, she has not had any negative reactions to male members of staff, but this will need to be kept in mind by potential adopters. We are looking for a home with no other pets and feel she’d be best suited to a home with no young children. Tweedy will require outside access. Tweedy does have some cataracts, this is not affecting her quality of life whatsoever.

• Breed: Domestic S.H (short hair)
• Sex: Female
• Age: 2 years 2 months

Apply online to adopt Perdita

Perdita was found as a stray along with her 3 babies. She was temporarily homed with a foster family whilst her kittens grew big and strong. Now they have been rehomed, its Perdita’s turn to find her new, forever home. Being a vocal, affectionate girl, Perdita is looking for a home where she can have lots of cuddles and give kisses and headbutts in return. Giving big boss vibes, we feel Perdita may be best as an only pet with the fact Perdita likes to be in charge! A home with children aged 6 years and over who can provide plenty of toys and playtime as well as outdoor access once settled.

• Breed: Domestic S.H (short hair)
• Sex: Male
• Age: 5 years 2 months

Apply online to adopt Knife

Knife came to us with his friends Fork and Spoon as after being abandoned by their owners. We have very little information regarding their history but have slowly learned that Knife loves head scratches, despite what he tells you when you walk into the room. His friends have been rehomed but we’ve yet to receive a single application for Knife since coming to us back in July! As he is still a little bit on the timid side, we feel Knife could be rehomed with cat-savvy children aged 10 years over and possibly a feline friend. We do feel a quiet home with an owner who would like a lazy cat to curl up on the sofa with would be his ideal home, he simply just needs a family willing to give him the time to show just how outgoing he truly can be. Knife will require outdoor access.

• Breed: Domestic S.H (short hair)
• Sex: Female
• Age: 1 year 0 month

Apply online to adopt Story

Story came to us with her kitten, Time, after being found as a stray. It is clear to see she has not had much contact in her previous life and it is still taking some time for her to trust us. However, after settling in with us, Story will be the first one to greet you at the front of the pen demanding attention and cuddles, Story is also often found running around her outside pen or playing with toys in a tunnel! She is currently sharing an enclosure with other cats with no issues so feel she would benefit with having a feline friend. Story will require outdoor access.

• Breed: Domestic S.H (short hair)
• Sex: Male
• Age: 2 years 7 months

Apply online to adopt Bob Lob

Boblob is a beautiful boy who was brought to us as a stray from Pet Medics. He was taken to them as an injured stray which led to one of his toes being amputated. Although he was a little unsure of new people in unfamiliar places, we found he was extremely food motivated and will soon make friends with anyone who feeds him! It took him some time to settle into sanctuary life but soon learned to trust us. Boblob was shortly rehomed but, much to the heartbreak of his new owners, had to be returned as he had become territorial with the other cats in the neighbourhood and occasionally reacted when become overstimulated in the home. Many members of the public quickly fall in love with this handsome gent when seeing him chatting away in one of our outside pens and they are right to! He is a very affectionate and vocal gentleman and certainly a staff favourite. Boblob ideal home would be pet free and feel is would be best to have a child free home. Boblob will require outdoor access as this is what he’s used to.

• Breed: Domestic S.H (short hair)
• Sex: Male
• Age: 1 year 1 month

Apply online to adopt Mittens

Mittens came to Bleakholt as unfortunately the autistic child was not happy sharing their home with him. Described as a friendly, cuddly baby, Mittens is looking for a loving family home with cat savvy children and potentially a compatible feline friend. At first he was shy, but after a few days he is a confident boy who loves a cuddle. Mittens has always been a housecat (his own preference!) so will need to be kept as a housecat in his new home.

• Breed: Domestic Semi Long Hair
• Sex: Male
• Age: 7 years 0 month

Apply online to adopt ***FOSTER HOME*** Simba

Simba is a big, beautiful boy who was brought into us as through no fault of his own as his owner couldn’t afford to treat his diabetes, which was causing her mental health decline. Simba require an insulin injection twice daily, which he is a very good boy for! He also currently requires a blood test at Bury Vets for Pets every three weeks to check his fructosamine levels. He is a sweet, loving, affectionate boy who has lots of love to give! We feel he would be happiest as the only pet in his new home so he can be treated like the true prince he is. A loving, family home with cat savvy children aged 5 years and older would be ideal. He will need to be kept as a house cat so he can get his insulin as required.

• Breed: Domestic S.H (short hair)
• Sex: Female
• Age: 2 years 2 months

Apply online to adopt Corrie

Corrie is a friendly girl who came to us with hr three newborn kittens after living as a pregnant stray. She is nervous until she gets to know you but once she’s comfortable, Corrie is very sweet and loving. She may be ok with a compatible feline and possibly children ages 8+. Once settled, Corrie would appreciate outdoor access.

• Breed: Domestic S.H (short hair)
• Sex: Male
• Age: 2 years 7 months

Apply online to adopt Plunge

Plunge is a timid man who was originally brought to us after being left behind by his owners and found by the plumber days later. It took Plunge some time to settle into sanctuary life and learn to trust us. He did manage to find a loving home, but unfortunately his new owner had to make the heart-breaking decision to return him as she was struggling to cope with his behaviour. Plunge picked up a bad habit and started to wee outside of his tray. After trying everything she could to control this, it simply became too much for the woman. Whilst he tends to greet us with a hiss, he does eventually love a cheek scratch. Given the lack of history on him, we are currently unsure on his reactions towards other cats and dogs but we will continue to monitor this. We do feel given his reserved personality, Plunge would suit a pet and children free home, with parents who can spoilt him rotten. We were told that Plunge didn’t particularly enjoy going outside in his last home, so we are happy to rehome him as a housecat. Whilst in his home, he was diagnosed with a water infection, this has since cleared up and so far, he has not shown any signs of another.

• Breed: Domestic S.H (short hair)
• Sex: Female
• Age: 1 year 8 months

Apply online to adopt Elsa

Poor little Elsa hasn’t had a good start in life, found living as a stray then gave birth to 4 kittens in the finders garden. Despite all this she is so friendly and loving. Elsa would suit a home where she has access to the outdoors as that’s what she’s used to. We are unsure at this point how she feels about other pets though would be fine to live with children around ages eight and up.

• Breed: Domestic S.H (short hair)
• Sex: Female
• Age: 0 year 4 months

Apply online to adopt Harissa

Harissa came to the sanctuary with her two sisters, mum and dad. They were living at strays near a main road. Due to their rough start in life they are very timid of humans, they will need the kind of home where they are given time, space and understanding. With their young age we hope with time and patience they can learn to enjoy to company of humans. We feel they would be fine to be rehomed with a feline friend, but a home with no dogs or children is required. Once settled they will need access to the outdoors.

• Breed: Domestic S.H (short hair)
• Sex: Male
• Age: 4 years 2 months

Apply online to adopt Alfie

Alfie came to Bleakholt back in February 2026 as he was sadly not getting the care he needed. Alfie is a chilled, affectionate gentleman, either found snoozing in his favourite bed or rubbing his cheeks all over your legs till he gets head scratches. Alfie was briefly rehomed but sadly had to be returned as he can become overstimulated. Due to this we feel he would suit most with older cat-savvy children and with no other pets. Alfie would like to be the centre of attention with owners who understand all his quirks as well as his love for attention. We are sadly not getting much interest in Alfie considering he has been here several months and we are desperate to find him owners who are willing to give him a chance, with having the most amazing loving cat in return. Alfie will require outdoor access.

• Breed: Domestic S.H (short hair)
• Sex: Female
• Age: 5 years 9 months

Apply online to adopt Luna-tic

Luna is a lovely lady who needs an understanding home with patient owners who will give her the time she needs to settle in. It took Luna some time to settle into sanctuary life but she now knows were not as evil as she origionally thought and has turned into a vocal, affectionate princess since moving to one of our outside pens. Luna has a 3/6 heart murmur but this isn’t causing her any issues and can still lead a normal, happy life. Given how nervous she can be, we feel a home with no children or other pets would be best. Luna will require outdoor access once settled into her new home.

• Breed: Domestic S.H (short hair)
• Sex: Female
• Age: 11 years 1 month

Apply online to adopt Cheeky September

Cheeky is a beautiful girl that came to Bleakholt with her feline friends back in September 2025 and is finally looking for her forever home! She has spent some time in a foster home where she has massively come out of her shell! It is clear that Cheeky has a rough past! She has a bald patch on the top of her head which is believed to be an old, healed scar from being scalded by something in the past. Cheeky also has a cyst on her neck which we have had drained on a couple of occasions but due to it’s nature it will continue to refill when it is drained, this causes her no issues but is just something to be aware of. Cheeky has had some issues with her poos ever since she arrived with us, we have tried medication and special diets to help. We decided to put her into a foster home to see whether the stress of being here was contributing to the issue. Although not perfect, her poos have improved massively since being in foster, but any potential adopters do need to be aware that her poos can still be on the looser side! Our vet now believes that they are as good as they will get, and her insides are likely damaged due to all the years of untreated diarrhoea before she came to us.
Whilst with us, Cheeky spent her days curled up and seemed depressed, however her fosterers have given her the time she needed and her sweet, gentle personality has started shining through. Her fosterers have said how she now likes gentle strokes on her head, cheeks, and chin but will walk off if she has had enough, she is also becoming quite chatty, especially at mealtimes or when she wants attention (or her litter tray cleaned!) She enjoys spending the day nearby sitting on the bed while they work, watching out of the window, or following them around the house. A quiet loving home without young children and where she is the only pet will be perfect for Cheeky! She will need to be a house cat as she is still on the special diet, she may be able to be weaned off this once settled in the future.