Adopt a cat
Beauty
C002/2012
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Beauty
Beauty is quite unsettled in this environment & hides quite a bit but when she is handled in a quiet way she does enjoy a fuss. She just needs tobuild her confidence. No children or other animals for her.

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Bonnie
C068/2012
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Bonnie
Bonnie is a little nervous who spends a lot of her time hiding. She is looking for a quite home environment where she can build on her confidence, for this reason no children for Bonnie and no other animals for her.

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Charlie
C061/2012
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Charlie
Charlie was quite shy at 1st but is comming around as he gets used to everything. Children aged 15 upwards should be fine for himn & other cats but no dogs.

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Elmo
C048/2012
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Elmo
Elmo is a friendly cat who loves attention but does not like to be held for long periods. He is not keen on dogs but should be fine with other cats. A home with Tigger would be ideal. Children aged 5 upwards.

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Ginger
C029/2012
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Ginger
Ginger is very shy & nervous in this environment. He is uncomfortable being handled at the momentbut this should improve as he grows in confidence. Other cats should be fine for him but no dogs or children.

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Isis
C028/2012
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Isis
Isis is quite shy but does like a fuss once she learns she can trust you. She should be fine to live with other cats but no dogs or children for her.

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Jasper
C034/2012
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Jasper
Nervous boy who needs lots of reassurance and loving. No children for him and No dogs in the home. Other cats should be fine.

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Junior
C113/2011
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Junior
Junior is a nervous chap who needs a reassuring home without dogs or children under 12 years. He may accept another cat as he has lived with cats in his previous home. With time and plenty of love he should be fine.

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Kim
C066/2012
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Kim
Kim is a very nervous cat who hasn,t had much handling. She lived in a home with appoximately 50 other cats but is not used to dogs, She needs a home with a quite environment without any children and an owner who has got the time and patience to bring her around.

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Mittens
C026/2012
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Mittens
Mittens, although shy does enjoy a fuss once she gets to know you. She should be fine with children aged 10 upwards & other cats but no dogs for her.

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Mojo
C048/2011
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Mojo
Mojo is a very independent cat who will let you know when he has had enough, for this reason no children or dogs for him. He has had a difficult time & previous owners have not looked after his dental hygiene very well which has resulted in gum problems. This does not bother him & doesn't stop him...

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Nando
C035/2012
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Nando
Nervous boy who needs a quiet home with children over 15yrs. Other cats not a problem but no dogs.

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Ninja
C040/2012
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Ninja
Nervous girl who needs a quiet home with children over 10 years other cats not a problem and may accept a quiet dog who is used to cats.

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Nora
C004/2012
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Nora
Nora is a nervous cat, she would like to be rehomed with stockings if possible, She may accept another cat, children should be 13+ but no dogs for Nora.

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Oliver
C153/2011
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Oliver
Oliver has really come out of his shell & enjoys attention. He should be fine with children aged 5 upwards but no other animals for hime except his litter mate Oscar who he would love to stay with in a new home.

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Oscar
C152/2011
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Oscar
Oscar has settled down considerably from the shy nervous cat that 1st arrived at the centre & although not quite as confident as his brother Oliver he has become more affectionate & enjoys attention more. He should be fine with children aged 8 upwards & should accept a calm dog but no other cats...

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Peggy
C138/2011
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Peggy
Peggy is a friendly cat but likes her own space and prefers not to be picked up & held. No children or other animals for her. Peggy has been quite poorly with a badly infected salivour gland which caused her lots of dicomfort & left her feeling tetchy. She is now fully recovered & reverting back to...

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Pepper
C011/2012
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Long HairA bit about Pepper
Pepper is a nice cat but is very unsure in her surroundings so children aged 13+ for her. She may accept another cat but no dogs for her.

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Pickle
C038/2012
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Pickle
A very nervous boy who needs a quiet home without children or other animals. Ideally someone on their own where he can bond on a one to one basis.

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Poppy
C019/2012
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Poppy
Timid girl who is fine once she gets to know you. No other animals for her and children over 10 years should be fine. A home with Tia would be nice.

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Princess
C063/2012
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Princess
Princess is an independant little lady who likes to do her own thing. She enjoys a fuss but does not like to be picked up & held for long. No children or other animals for her.

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Rizzo
C032/2012
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Rizzo
rizzo is a very friendly, outing cat who despite badly breaking one of his legs he does come for a fuss and craves attention. He should be fine with children all ages and other cats,but no dogs for him.

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Scamp
C017/2012
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Long HairA bit about Scamp
Scamp is a very friendly cat who despite a terrible injury to his neck has never shown any aggression whilst having his wound cleaned & medicated. He should be finr with children of all ages & other cats & dogs.

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Scruffy
C025/2012
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Scruffy
Scruffy is very shy & not happy in this environment. She does come to be stroked but is still quite wary of people although this should improve as she settles in & gets used to her environment. No children for her or dogs but other cats should be fine.

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Stockings
C003/2012
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Stockings
Stockings is a nervous cat who would like to be rehomed with Nora but may accept another cat, children should be13+, no dogs for Stockings.

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Sukie
C214/2011
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Sukie
Suki is a very shy cat who is wary of people she does not know. A quiet home environment is needed for her with patient owners who will give her lots of TLC. No children or dogs for her but she has lived with other cats.

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Tango
C060/2012
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Tango
Sweet friendly kitten who should make a loving family pet. A home with children of all ages & other cats & dogs should be fine.

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Teenie
C065/2012
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Teenie
Teenie is a very nervous cat who hasn,t had much handling. She lived in a home with around 50 other cats but is not used to dogs, Teenie needs a home with a quite environment without any children and an owner who has got the time and patience to bring her around.

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Tia
C020/2012
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Tia
nervous girl who is fine once she gets to know you. No other animals for her and children over 10 years should be fine. A home with Poppy would be nice.

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Tigger
C049/2012
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Tigger
Tigger is a sweet, friendly cat who should be fine with children aged 5 upwards & other cats but no dogs for him. A home with Elmo would be ideal.

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Toby
C064/2012
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Toby
Toby is a friendly, affectionate cat who loves attention from people. He needs a home where he will be an only pet. Children aged 5 upwards for him.

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Troy
C052/2012
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Troy
Troy is a nervous chap but is friendly , he needs a quiet home and may accept another cat. No children under 10 years or dogs for him.

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Winny
C021/2012
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Winny
winnie is a nice cat, who should be fine with children over 5. She may accept another cat so long as they are introduced correctly. no dogs for her.

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Wiskers
C024/2012
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Wiskers
Whiskers is a friendly cat but quite shy. She does enjoy a fuss once she learns she can trust you. She should settle more in a home environment. Children should be aged 14 upwards. She should be fine with other cats but no dogs for her.

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Adoption Procedure
Adopting an animal from the Altham animal centre is not as easy as turn up, choose an animal and go home. But don't let that put you off!
The animals in our care are very precious to us and we want to ensure that their new home and owners are suitable, so that the new owner and the animal have the best possible start. With this policy in mind, there are certain things that we need to check. For example, anybody who wishes to adopt an animal will require a home check before the animal can leave the centre.
Please do not expect to turn up, choose a pet and leave. Many people do and feel disapointed that this isn't the procedure.
Here is a quick and simple guide to the adoption process
1 : Visit the animal centre and select an animal
2 : Fill in an adoption Questionnaire
3 : Meet the animal or walk the dog
4 : If meeting is successful, place a reserve fee on the animal
5 : Dogs must be walked twice on seperate occasions
6 : All family members must meet a cat or dog. If other dogs are owned they must be brought to the animal centre to meet with the dog being adopted
7 : A home visit will be carried out
8 : If the home visit is successful an appointment must be made to collect the animal
9 : When collecting the animal, all adoption paperwork will be completed and the balance of the adoption fee paid. Please bring ID with you
10 : All cats and small animals must be transported in a suitable carrier
11 : All dogs must leave the premises with a suitable collar, dog tag and on a lead
Six to eight weeks after adoption, a follow up home visit will be made to see how the adoption has gone
Important note : Some animals may leave the animal centre before they have been neutered. A free neutering voucher will be issued which must be used within 6 months of the adoption date.
Adoption Fees
The fee to adopt a dog is £110.00 with a deposit of £10.00
The fee to adopt a cat is £55.00 with a deposit of £10.00
The fee to adopt a rabbit is £30.00 with a deposit of £5.00
The fee to adopt a ferret is £30.00 with a deposit of £5.00
The fee to adopt a guinea pig is £15.00 with a deposit of £1.00
The fee to adopt a hamster is £5.00 with a deposit of £1.00
IMPORTANT
• DEPOSITS MUST BE PAID IN ORDER TO RESERVE AN ANIMAL FROM THIS CENTRE
• THE DEPOSIT WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM THE ADOPTION FEE ON COLLECTION OF THE ANIMAL.
• DEPOSITS ARE NON REFUNDABLE
• NO ANIMAL CAN BE RESERVED UNLESS A DEPOSIT HAS BEEN PAID
• PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
