Adopt a cat
Barney
C210/2011
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Barney
Barney has lived in a barn prior to coming here so he is not used to being confined & handled by lots of different people. He is unhappy in this environment & is slowly getting more & more withdrawn. He needs a home where it is quiet & he can come & go as he pleases. Ideally he would like to live...

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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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Billie
C007/2012
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Billie
Billie is a nice cat, but can be jumpy until he knows you wont harm him. Only children 6 + for him . Should be ok with another cat and a calm dog who is used to being around cats .

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Che Che
C161/2011
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Che Che
Che Che is a little nervous in this environment, so far for this reason children should be 10+, she is not very keen on other cats but will be happy to be re-homed with Missy. Please ask at reception for more information.

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Coco
C213/2011
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Coco
A friendly, outgoing cat who has grown in confidene. He should be fine with children aged 5 upwards & other cats (so long as introduced correctly) but no dogs for him

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Hero
C199/2011
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Hero
Hero is a very independent cat who isn?t going to be a lap cat and likes to do his own thing. Hero is not good with other animals and children should be aged 16 and over. Maybe when he?s in a home he may come out of his shell.

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Honey
C005/2012
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Honey
Honey isn't a typical lap cat and doesn't like lots of attention, she prefers to do her own thing. No children or other animals for her as she isn't keen. An ideal home would be with someone who is used to cats that have stroppy tendencies.

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Ivy
C204/2011
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Ivy
Ivy is an independant cat who enjoys a fuss but does not like to be restrained. For this reason no children for her. She likes other cats but is not keen on dogs.

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Jackie
C013/2012
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Jackie
Jackie is a very timid cat who hisses at you when you stroke her this is because she is very scared but she never lashes out. No children or dogs for her but she may accept another cat.

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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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Mary
C014/2012
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Mary
Mary is very unhappy in her surroundings, she is also a little nervous. Children need to be 13+, no dogs for her but she should accept another cat. She would do much better in a quite home.

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Missy
C162/2011
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Missy
Missy is unsure in this environment, children should be 10+She is not keen on other animals but has lived with Che-Che. Please ask at reception for more details.

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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, cats 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...

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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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Poppy
C019/2012
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Poppy
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 Tia would be nice.

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Sage
C012/2012
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Sage
Sage is a nice cat but she is very nervous in her surroundings so children should be aged 13+. No dogs for her but she may accept another cat.

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Sooty
C022/2012
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Sooty
A nice cat who is a little wary when first approached but does enjoy a fuss when she gets to know you & learns to trust you. She is not keen on her tail being touched so no children for her. Other cats should be fine but no dogs for her.

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Sparkle
C015/2012
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Sparkle
Sparkle is a lovely cat who needs a home without other animals, Sparkle will be fine with children of all ages as long as they are supervised...

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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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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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Winny
C021/2012
Type:
CatBreed:
Domestic Short HairA bit about Winny
winnie is a nice cat, who should be fine with children over 6. No other animals 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
