Our Available Cats and Kittens
Here at Heronbank Rescue we have a variety of cats and kittens in our care who need new homes. Whether you are looking for an indoor cat, dog friendly, used to small children, the more information you can give us the better match we can make.Adoption Information:
All our cats and kittens are triple vaccinated, neutered, (or included in the adoption fee for a future appointment) microchipped, flea and worm up to date and come with 5 weeks free insurance.
Follow up appointments, second vaccs and neutering are ALL carried out at Mirfield Donaldsons. Metacam/loxicom or collars are charged at owners request and chargeable upon collection.
Please be aware our rehoming process can be quick, please only apply if you are in a position to adopt imminently and able to go to MIRFIELD Donaldsons for the above. Please note your existing cats must be up to date on vaccinations – we will require proof upon application.
Homecheck Information:
- All adoptions are subject to a successful home check.
- We are based in Huddersfield and as a result we can only rehome within Yorkshire.
- Once you have submitted your form you will be contacted by a member of our team for the £10 home check fee. This must be paid before your form is processed. The £10 fee will then be deducted from the adoption donation if your home check passes, or refunded if your home check fails. It will not be refunded if you pass your home check but decide not to adopt.
- Adoption donations must be paid in full before collection of your chosen cat/kitten.
- If we are unable to process your form further you will be contacted by text or email.
The adoption donation includes:
Home Check
Vet checked
Flea treated up to date
Wormed up to date
Flu, Enteris & Leukaemia Vaccinations
Neutering and Microchip
Adult Cats and Golden Oldies (1 year old +)
Galicia
My name is Galicia and I need my new home
Gender: Female
Colour: Tabby
History: Was found by housing officers in a vacated flat with two other cats .
Needs: She needs work to help her stop being scared of sudden noises and movements and to continue to help her gain more confidence when being picked up. She needs patience in helping her enjoy her freedom and someone who will expand on her learning how to play. Despite this being a work in progress, she loves being near you and getting attention.
Character: She is extremely loving and loves a neck scratch and a belly rub. She will cuddle up on the bed with you but has not yet made it onto a lap. She is inquisitive but at her own pace . She loves chasing the red laser light and is just starting to play with balls. Cat nip in a toy is a firm favourite. A tunnel and her tent are also high on the list.
Can I live with other cats? Yes
Can I live with other dogs? No
Can I live with children? Older children due to still being scared of sudden movements and noise
Can I live indoors completely? Or do I need access to outdoors? Either. She has been an indoor cat, but could be slowly introduced to outdoors are a suitable settling in period.
Minimum adoption donation £ 100
All our cats and kittens are triple vaccinated, neutered, (or included in the adoption fee for a future appointment) microchipped, flead, and wormed up to date and come with 5 weeks free insurance.
Willow
My name is Willow, and I need my new home
Gender: Female
Colour: Black and white
History: Surrendered into rescue with her kittens when her owner found the unplanned litter too overwhelming to cope with in addition to her other cats.
Needs: A friendly home with plenty of human contact – a comfy place to sleep, tasty food, and some toys to play with.
Character: Willow loves human companionship. She likes to be near humans especially if they’re in the kitchen with access to food (yummy chicken and ham please!) Willow has been a wonderful mum to her 6 lively kittens and is looking forward to being calm and spoiled a little. After taking care of these kittens so well, training and caring for them, she will welcome some ‘me’ time. Now Mummy duties are over, she’s just starting to play and get back to normal.
Can I live with other cats? Yes
Can I live with other dogs? Untested
Can I live with children? Yes
Can I live indoors completely? Or do I need access to outdoors? Access to outdoors once fully settled
Minimum adoption donation £ 100
All our cats and kittens are triple vaccinated, neutered, (or included in the adoption fee for a future appointment) microchipped, flead, and wormed up to date and come with 5 weeks free insurance.
Perseus
My name is Perseus and I need my new home
Gender: male
Colour: Black and white
History: Perseus’s owner died, and he was found straying on the streets. He was kindly being fed by neighbours.
Needs: Fuss, attention, and love
Character: Understandably, Perseus is a little shy as he has gone from having a loving home to being put out on the street. He has then come into another new environment in foster care at the rescue. Each day, he is getting braver. He loves to come up to his foster mum for a stroke and a fuss, but then he likes to have quiet time and have a little rest. In time, we think Perseus will become a lovely lap cat.
Can I live with other cats? No, Perseus likes to be in the company of humans, not cats.
Can I live with other dogs? No
Can I live with children? Mature children
Can I live indoors completely? Or do I need access to outdoors? Access to outdoors
Minimum adoption donation £ 60
All our cats and kittens are triple vaccinated, neutered, (or included in the adoption fee for a future appointment) microchipped, flead, and wormed up to date and come with 5 weeks free insurance.
Bonnie
My name is Bonnie, and I need my new home
Sabrina and Samantha
Our names are Sabrina mum and Samantha, and we need our new home
** We are a bonded pair and must be adopted together **
Available: 3rd week in October approx
Gender: Both females
DOB: Sabrina – 3/10/23
Samantha – 11/07/24
Colour: Calico
History: Sabrina had her kittens outside and has come into rescue with one of her kittens, Samantha.
Although Sabrina is Samantha’s mum, she is only just one year old, so they are both still kittens.
Needs: Lots of love and cuddles. Toys and space to play – Samantha likes small stuffed toys, and Sabrina enjoys dribbling with a jingly ball.
Character: They enjoy snuggling up together on the sofa. Now that they have begun to trust humans, they love cuddles, play, and lots of love and attention.
Can I live with other cats? Yes.
Can I live with other dogs? Not tested.
Can I live with children? Yes.
Can I live indoors completely? Or do I need access to outdoors? Access to outdoors once fully settled and Samantha is older
Minimum adoption donation £ 240 for the pair
All our cats and kittens are triple vaccinated, neutered, (or included in the adoption fee for a future appointment) microchipped, flead, and wormed up to date and come with 5 weeks free insurance.
Missy
My name is Missy, and I need my new home
Available: Approx beginning of November
DOB: 8/9/22
Colour: Black and white
History: Surrendered into rescue with her kittens
Needs: A warm place to sleep, lots of toys to play with, and plenty of yummy chicken to eat.
Character: Missy has a lovely silky coat that she loves to be stroked. She has been an amazing mum to her 4 kittens, but now it’s her time to be spoiled a little. She loves, loves, loves chicken, and yummy treats. She loves to sleep, when her kittens give her a chance to, but she also loves to play, especially with a feather wand.
Can I live with other cats? Untested
Can I live with other dogs? Untested
Can I live with children? Yes
Can I live indoors completely? Or do I need access to outdoors? Access to outdoors
Minimum adoption donation £ 100
All our cats and kittens are triple vaccinated, neutered, (or included in the adoption fee for a future appointment) microchipped, flead, and wormed up to date and come with 5 weeks free insurance.
Sparta
My name is Sparta and I need my new home
Gender: Female
DOB: Sparta is approx 10 years old
Colour: White and black
History: Sparta is a senior cat who has come back into rescue after becoming unhappy and unsettled in her long term home
Needs: Sparta has had issues with a flea allergy, which led to skin issues and losing her fur, but with treatment this is now under control. She will need someone who is very diligent with her flea treatments to keep on top of it. She is also very food orientated and can gorge on her food, leading her to overeat and vomit, so she needs her feeds carefully monitored with door feeders etc.
Character: Sparta is a very loving, sociable cat who loves attention. Her foster mum has found that using slow feeding bowls, angled bowls, and puzzle mats are the best ways to deal with her food obsession. Her food must be stored where she can not get to it, to ensure she doesn’t steal it, as she is very cheeky and will find a way to open it if left unattended. She happily uses a litter tray. She can overgroom herself, which could stem from her skin issues, but she is easily distracted away from it. Sparta can be quite chatty in the mornings whilst waiting for her breakfast to be prepared. She loves to have company and purrs loudly to show her appreciation when she’s being fussed over.
Can I live with other cats? Yes
Can I live with other dogs? No
Can I live with children? Yes, older children
Can I live indoors completely? Or do I need access to outdoors? Outdoors when settled
Minimum adoption donation £60
All our cats and kittens are triple vaccinated, neutered, (or included in the adoption fee for a future appointment) microchipped, flead, and wormed up to date and come with 5 weeks free insurance.
Rose
My name is Rose, and I need my new home
Gender: Female
Colour: White
History: Surrendered into rescue as her owner has sadly become ill and can no longer look after her.
Needs: Lots of attention, lots of fuss and attention. Lots of toys and space to play, a good scratch post and a nice sunny windowsill for naps.
Character: Rose is very friendly and loving and will sit by my feet if I’m watching TV. It took her a few days, but she now will sit on my knee when she is tired and has a nap. She also likes to play with toys, especially her little toy mouse and the scratching pole. She likes company and a nice sunny spot to sleep. Rose likes to be around people, She also likes her food. Shake the Dreamies or any other treat packet, and she runs straight over, just like the advert!! She also loves the catnip sticks. They are demolished in no time. She is an absolute darling and will make someone a really lovely companion.
Can I live with other cats? No
Can I live with other dogs? No
Can I live with children? Yes
Can I live indoors completely? Or do I need access to outdoors? Must have outdoor access once fully settled.
Minimum adoption donation £60
All our cats and kittens are triple vaccinated, neutered, (or included in the adoption fee for a future appointment) microchipped, flead, and wormed up to date and come with 5 weeks free insurance
Zorro and Zippi
Our names are Zorro and Zippi, and we need our new home
** We are a bonded pair and must be adopted together **
Gender: Both Male
DOB: March 2019
Colour: Zorro is brown/black Bengal.
Zippi is a seal mink Bengal.
History: They have been surrendered into rescue from a loving home, but need to be rehomed as they had started badly bullying another resident, female cat.
Needs: Either a Bengal savvy owner or someone who has done their research. They will need a large house with access to a catio, or possibly a very safe, rural garden.
Character: Both boys are quite shy at first, but they will soon learn to trust you and come for strokes, and they both have lovely purrs. Zorro has the cutest head wobble when he is concentrating on watching the squirrels and birds outside. He has always had this quirk, and the vet has confirmed that it really is just one of those things! He has the softest fur and is a big, gentle giant. Zippi is shyer and does like to find a place to hide until he feels confident and safe with you, and then he will come dashing over when you enter the room for a stroke. He is also quite chatty and does a little hiss and a growl but that’s just him saying hello, there is no malice in his little noises, I don’t think he realises he might come across as scary as he’s also a lovely softie! He was diagnosed with asthma several years ago but hasn’t had any need for his inhaler in 2-3 years. The vet has confirmed that his lungs sound perfect. However, to keep him healthy, it will be important that his new family don’t use diffusers or other scented products on a regular basis. They really aren’t lap cats but do approach for cuddles on their own terms. They are very clean in their litter tray and not greedy when it comes to their food. They like the laser light to chase and will occasionally bat a toy round but don’t play a lot. They do really enjoy looking out of the window, though, and watching the “Squirrel & Bird” live channel, though! To sum them up, they are a really lovely pair of chunky monkeys and will really blossom and show their personalities when they settle into their furrever home.
Can I live with other cats? No
Can I live with other dogs? No.
Can I live with children? 10+
Can I live indoors completely? Or do I need access to outdoors? They will need a large house with access to a catio, or possibly a very safe, rural garden.
Minimum adoption donation £250 each
All our cats and kittens are triple vaccinated, neutered, (or included in the adoption fee for a future appointment) microchipped, flead, and wormed up to date and come with 5 weeks free insurance.
Bronte
My name is Bronte, and I need my new home
Available: from 6/11/24
DOB: 3/5/23
Colour: Calico
History: Surrendered into rescue by previous owner with a sibling
Needs: She has a beautiful long coat that will need regular grooming, but she doesn’t mind being groomed
Character: She’s a bit of a chatterbox, but that’s because she wants to be with you. She’s very inquisitive, loves to wander around the house exploring, and loves sitting in the window watching the world go by. She loves attention and will happily sit with you for a fuss
Can I live with other cats? Yes
Can I live with other dogs? Untested
Can I live with children? Yes
Can I live indoors completely? Or do I need access to outdoors? Either.
Minimum adoption donation £ 100
All our cats and kittens are triple vaccinated, neutered, (or included in the adoption fee for a future appointment) microchipped, flead, and wormed up to date and come with 5 weeks free insurance.
Young Cats (20 weeks to 12 months old)
Semi-Feral kittens
So here are 3 bonded 5/6m old kittens they are neutered and chipped.
Please read and share this they have put a plea out for a new family
We are semi feral, we were born outside but have lived in our foster home for the past 2/3 months now.
We love other fur babies but are a bit scared of humans, not to the extent we run away we just don’t like been touched.
Well apart for one of us when we’re eating.
We’re use to small people as long as they understand we may not be able to be touched and if they try we will run away.
We do t mind been fed chicken or ham out off a humans hand we will gladly take it.
Me ( the white with ginger) I’m a little shadow to a human I like to follow them
And
Me (more white than black) I’m the one you can stroke when I’m eating
Meee meee (black and white) I’m quite timid and will hide more than the other 2
But hopefully in the right home we may end up been super friendly with time and patients.
If you think your the right home please pop in a pre adoption form for the trio.
Oh oh we would love a farm house so we can hunt and have our own space plus have somewhere we can go inside to see what you’re doing.
Ezra
My name is Ezra and I need my new home
Gender: Male
Colour: A fabulous Black and white Tuxedo
History: Found homeless and living in a garage.
Needs: Lots of love and cuddles. Lots of toys and space to play and hunt my toys. Yummy food and a comfy bed.
Character: Sociable and talkative. I love to chirp, hunt my toys, and snuggle with humans. Very skilled at snuggles, kisses, and a fine hunter in training (Feathers and string count, right?). I like to explore and meet new people. I’m still getting the toilet thing, but almost there, I’m getting it right most of the time.
Can I live with other cats? Yes
Can I live with other dogs? Not tested
Can I live with children? Yes
Can I live indoors completely? Or do I need access to outdoors? Either
Minimum adoption donation £ 140
All our cats and kittens are triple vaccinated, neutered, (or included in the adoption fee for a future appointment) microchipped, flead, and wormed up to date and come with 5 weeks free insurance.
Juno
My name is JUNO, and I need my new home
Available: Approx MID NOVEMBER
DOB: 24/5/24
Colour: CALICO
History: Juno’s mum was abandoned on the streets with Juno and her other kittens when her owners moved away.
Needs: A playful feline companion is an absolute necessity for Juno. Having a companion gives her the confidence to trust humans. She learns and copies their behaviour. She likes to rough and tumble but listens when her playmate has had enough and goes to play with her toys. She will need lots of food, snuggles and playtime.
Juno will need a bit of understanding and patience at first as she is still a little shy and scared of sudden movements/noises and strangers. In foster, she uses a crate as her safe space, so she will need her own room initially or somewhere to feel safe when she needs to. She forgets about being scared when there is another cat about.
Character: Juno is a happy, playful, and sweet girl who will be shy at first, but with a companion to help her feel brave, her personality will soon shine through. She absolutely adores other cats, follows them everywhere, and copies their behaviour. She is an adventurous girl who loves to explore, loves toys, and enjoys playtime! I can pick her up and have cuddles, and she has started jumping on the bed to have a snuggle with me. Given a bit of time and patience, Juno is set to be the perfect lap cat.
She is a BIG foodie and will come searching for your dinner! She definitely loves her food and lets you know she is hungry.
Can I live with other cats? Yes, this is a must.
Can I live with other dogs? Yes
Can I live with children? Yes, but may be better with slightly older children cat savvy kids please.
Can I live indoors completely? Or do I need access to outdoors? Either
Minimum adoption donation £ 140
Freddie and Frankie
Our names are Freddie and Frankie and we need our new home
** We are a bonded pair and must be adopted together **
DOB: June 2024
Colour: Grey
History: Abandoned after their owner moved away and left them behind.
Needs: To stay together. They are an ultra bonded pair. A calm home.
Character: These two are wonderful. They take a little while to trust, they run away at first. But as soon as they realise you’re the feeder (they love their grub!) , they purr like machines and love being picked up and cuddled. The love to play and will need endless supplies of toys!
Can I live with other cats? Yes
Can I live with other dogs? Untested
Can I live with children? 10+
Can I live indoors completely? Or do I need access to outdoors? Outdoor access when settled and a little older please
Minimum adoption donation £140 each
Freddie and Frankie have been neutered, microchipped, had their first vaccine, flead, and wormed up to date and come with 5 weeks free insurance.
Kittens - 10 weeks to 20 weeks old
Wisconsin, Wyoming and Winona
Our names are Wisconsin, Wyoming and Winona, and we need our new homes
Gender:
Males: Wisconsin and Wyoming
Female: Winona
DOB:9th August 2024 (approx.)
Colour: Black and white
History: Mum, Willlow, and her kittens were surrendered into recue when their owner found the unplanned litter too overwhelming to cope with in addition to her other cats.
Needs: All the kittens need lots of toys and space to play as they love, love, love to play, a comfy place to sleep, and lots of yummy food. They need gentle cuddles to keep learning to love their humans. It is essential that there is another young cat in the home if you are adopting a single kitten
Character:
Wisconsin – I’m the gentle giant. The biggest but not the bravest, although I am getting used to humans. I’m a bit of a Mummy’s boy and like to stick close to her when she’s nearby. I love playing with my furry pompom and chasing and kicking it when I’ve caught it.
Wyoming – I’m a bit of a shy boy when it comes to humans, but I love play-fighting with my siblings and joining in the rough and tumble. I’d rather you didn’t try and stroke me when I want to play!
Winona – I’m a bit timid when it comes to humans, but I’m quick to play-fight with my brothers and sisters.
Can I live with other cats? Yes (Mist if adopting as a single)
Can I live with other dogs? Yes
Can I live with children? Yes
Can I live indoors completely? Or do I need access to outdoors? Either
Minimum adoption donation £140 each
All our cats and kittens are triple vaccinated, neutered, (or included in the adoption fee for a future appointment) microchipped, flead, and wormed up to date and come with 5 weeks free insurance.
Aiden, Axel, and Archie
** If applying for a single kitten, you must have an existing young resident cat. Priority will be given to those applying in pairs **
Our names are Aiden, Axel, and Archie
DOB: 20th August 2024 (approx.)
Colour: Black and white
History: Found in an abandoned house/garden after the owners left.
Needs: Plenty of toys, plenty of soft warm areas to sleep, a comfy lap, lots of attention, plenty of room to work off their energy, and lots of treats (don’t tell my foster mum I put this in please)
Character:
Aiden – I am the most independent of my brothers and love snuggling up to you for cuddles. I have mastered the art of kitten eyes to get what I want, which is chicken or more food and more playing time. I love playing with feathers and chasing my brothers up and down the stairs. Belly rubs and head bumps are my favourite way of showing how much I love and trust you.
Axel – I am the sweetest and the naughtiest of all the kittens and follow my foster family around, sliding down their legs and rolling on to my back for belly rubs. I don’t like it when my brothers are asleep and my foster family is busy. I have a funny little squeak to try and get your attention. At the moment, I love chasing my brothers around, but one of my favourite activities is trying to bite the mouse off the top of one of my toys. I also have my own mouse and walk around the house growling so everyone knows it is mine. I like to swing on your feet and nibble your toes, too.
Archie – I don’t care who I play with or who I cuddle up to. I just want attention. Axel and I always sleep together on a night. I am the daredevil of the musketeers and have learnt how to climb the bannister and up the curtains. I love food, especially chicken and Dreamies, and will do anything for them, even push my brothers out of the way. I like belly rubs, too, but be aware that I like to tease you into belly rubs so I can fight your hand. If you give me head scratches, though, I melt like butter and can’t stop purring.
Can I live with other cats? Yes (this is a must if adopting as a single)
Can I live with other dogs? Yes
Can I live with children? Yes
Can I live indoors completely? Or do I need access to outdoors? Either
Minimum adoption donation £140 each
All our cats and kittens are triple vaccinated, neutered, (or included in the adoption fee for a future appointment) microchipped, flead, and wormed up to date and come with 5 weeks free insurance.
Where possible, we like to rehome young kittens in pairs.
As you will be aware, kittens are very playful and a new kitten will often see other cats as a playmate. Imagine your teenager being expected to play with their 5 year old sibling 24 hours a day, does anyone else feel a migraine coming at that thought? This can become a nuisance to the older cat and can sometime cause your existing cat stress or anxiety. Adopting 2 kittens means that the new kittens have a playmate and your older cat can go about their daily life without that nuisance.
Can’t Find the Right Cat?
Heronbank is looking for foster carers mostly for mums and kittens, litters of kittens and single young cats as we enter into kitten season. As a team we support you in every way! We cover everything from vet care, food, litter, toys etc. All we require from you is
- A safe space away from other animals
- Transport for vet runs to Mirfield and collection of items from Lockwood.
- Your own cats must be vaccinated
- Love and attention
We can match you up with your perfect foster cat/kittens depending on your family life. The aim of fostering isn’t to keep the cat or kittens but we do have lots of fosters that have adopted so please let us know if you are looking to adopt too. If you can help, please give it a try!
Up and Coming
For the most up to date information of cats and kittens that are coming up for adoption soon please visit our Facebook page “friends of heronbank cat rescue” or follow the links below: