Monochrome cats just want their own home
WOODLANDS Animal Sanctuary in Holmeswood once again has predominantly black, and black and white, cats in the rehoming block.
The team are again having to watch while other colours of cats are moving on to homes while the black and black and white cats are passed by simply because of their colour.
Alisha, who is an apprentice animal care assistant working at the charity said two of the black cats were “so friendly and just want to be with you all the time’.’
She added: “Nova is a very sweet and loving cat, who has been with us for some time now. She is quite nervous, but once she gets to know you she is very affectionate and playful.
“While Shadow wins everyone over and becomes their favourite because he is so affectionate – he just wants to be with you and cuddled.
“You’ll often see Shadow snuggled up on someone’s knee, or nestled around their shoulders just enjoying the company.”
Getting to know the cats as the staff and volunteers do at the sanctuary can make it very difficult to see these cats, ignored just because of their colour.
Woodlands have found that it can take 80% longer to rehome black, and black and white cats than any other colour.
While this can be a shame for the cats involved it also means that the charity must continue to fund these cats until they find homes, as well as not being able to take in any other cats in need of rescue because they don’t have any space.
So if you think you have space in your heart, and your home for one of their black, or black and white cats contact the team by calling 01704 823293.
If you are on Facebook visit their page and watch the video Alisha has done.