Currect Cats for Homing

last updated on 27/07/2024

Room 1 - Reception Cats

Bruno

Reggie

Reggie is quite a shy kitten but does respond positively to someone with patience who makes the effort to befriend him. He has always lived in a multicat household so really could do with developing a one to one relationship with a carer.

Room 2 - Creche Cats

Hansel & Gretal

Recently admitted siblings nicknamed Hansel and Gretal have been recently admitted to the Ark. They were found to have an extensive flea problem for which they have now been treated. Greta has a small hernia and both are currently being treated for upset stomachs.

Hansel & Gretal are siblings.

Hansel, is the brother.

Both are full of beans and very used to mixing with people. They are mischief makers and are definitely double trouble!

Gretal is the sister, she has a small umbilical hernia.

We would really love to keep them together if possible.

Room 3 - Window Room Cats

Grayson

Grayson was only admitted to the Ark recently and was rescued as a distressed stray street cat by a local resident in the Gateshead area.

He is a gentle cat but is quite shy and traumatiused.

We are currently assessing Grayson.

Room 4 - Kitchen Cats

Neasha & Lady Gray

These two queens were two of eleven cats rescued from a colony in Qatar that was facing poisoning by the authorities. Before being allowed to enter the UK these two cats have been neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and had their bloods screened to rule out most of the main diseases that can affect cats.

Both these lovely two cats passed all the laboratory tests on their blood samples with flying colours so as a result they offer a far better health ssurance than we can offer with most cats as they were screened for all main cat diseases.

Though we would love to home these two cats together it is hard finding homes for pairs and they have been at the Ark for a while now so we will consider seperating them for good individual homes!

Room 4 - Fostered Cats

Max

Max was surrendered at the Ark a week ago.

We had him neutered the following day but the vets were concerned that he looked a little jaundiced.

Due to the fact that we are currently overcrowded at the Ark Max had to be taken home with one of our volunteers.Although this can only be a temporary measure, Max has been spotlessly clean, very well mannered and behaved as a gentle and affectionate tom.

He loves to sit quietly on a lap and eats whatever given without being greedy at all!

Yes, Max is getting in and looks like he has been round the block a few times.

He may well have underlying health issues but somewhere with a loving owner, in doors only would be fine, would be a great way for him to spend his twilight days.

Oreo

Oreo was one of six cats rescued from a multi-cat household in Elswick in early July. The others have now been homed but when we took her to be spayed our vet discovered that she was already pregnant so we deferred the operation for a bit. She is currently being fostered by us until ready for neutering and homing.

She is a young black & white adult wh is very friendly with people.She will most likely be seeking a home in around October.

Kittens at the Ark

If you are interested in offering a home to a rescue kitten then please contact us. WE DO NOT BREED KITTENS but from time to time do rescue kittens and find them good homes!

All feral queens are spayed by the Ark before being either returned to the original site or placed somewhere better.Before being homed the kittens are all treated against parasites and will have developed to a safe age and weight.

All kittens homed by the Ark will be done so with strict neutering, vaccination and microchipping agreements in place, and veterinary insurance provision is also strongly recommended.

The 'Beer Garden' Klan

The 'Beer Garden' klan were rescued a few weeks ago from Chester-le-Street. The mother often sleeps around the back of the pub and is visible from their beer garden. She has had kittens there previously and sadly those kittens grew up as feral cats.

These kittens are now really thriving, they are playful, adventuress and very comfortable around people.

All are black and white but have real character and the nicest of natures.

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Offering a home to our cats

Westgate Ark is operating again but at reduced capacity and is no longer open to visitors without an appointment.

Contact to Westgate Ark should be by email to admin@westgateark.org.uk

Please be aware that only a limited amount of cats can be admitted and helped by us!

Recently Homed

Homing applications should be made via email by the person seeking to adopt and keep the cat. Please email admin@westgateark.org.uk

All cats homed by Westgate Ark are homed at our sole discretion.

Cats may only be viewed through an arranged appointment!

Items currently needed to help us care for our cats!

Cat litter, virkon, newpaper, kitchen roll/blue roll, flea treatment, wormers.

Anyone kindly donating any of the above items should please email us first to arrange a time to drop them off as the Ark is no longer manned around the clock.

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Feral cats

We are always looking for home offers for feral cats. Feral cats aren't just strays, but cats that have had little or no human contact. We generally trap them from around the city and have them neutered and ear tipped. This isn't cruel, it just indicates that the cat has already been trapped and neutered.

Rather than putting them back on the streets we find these cats suitable homes, usually on farms/ stables/ smallholdings, where they can happily live outside, but have someone give a daily supply of fresh food & water and somewhere sheltered to sleep.

If you can offer a place for a feral cat please contact us!