Admitted into the Ark this afternoon is Aries, a three year old black and white tom who is fully vaccinated, neutered and microchipped. Aries's owners have done so much for him since rescuing him as a stray, but essentially he doesn't get on with their dog. Reluctly, and aftwer having tried everything, they have been forced to surrender him for his own sake and for the welfare of their long-suffering dog.

"We’ve had Aries for just over a year, we rescued him from our friend’s garden after seeing he had a poorly leg and no home, and he gets on amazingly well with our other cat. However, we have been unable to get him and our dog used to each other and it’s unfair having them both be scared, separated and unable to feel comfortable in their own home. Aries is a very loving, sweet and friendly boy when it comes to people, it just seems that he has an issue with dogs that he cannot overcome. We’re unsure if he may of had some trauma surrounding dogs when he was homeless, we’ve tried every recommended form to try socialise them together and all have sadly been unsuccessful".

Westgate Ark are seeking a special kind hearted person to give a safe home to this very shy cat. The young black and white queen that we named Daisy, was rescued when heavily pregnant. She has been a great mother to her litter, but has been too lacking in confidence to trust letting people touch her. She has never showed aggression towards our volunteers, instead backing off when her food is put out and her tray cleaned. When two orphaned kittens were admitted to the Ark, Daisy was straight on them, cleaning them and feeding them her milk. Soon, Daisy's kittens will be ready for homing and we need to find somewhere for her. We believe that once spayed and given time to settle in a relaxed and safe environment, that Daisy may overcome her shyness with people. There have been positive signs recently. Westgate Ark will be getting her spayed before she leaves the Ark.

Anyone interested in adopting her on please contact admin@westgateark.org.uk