Adopt
We’ve crafted our adoption process from many years in animal rescue so you can adopt with confidence and lifelong support. We’re committed to finding our animals the perfect home the first time.
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Why is foster first better?
When most people think of a rescue centre, they think of rows of cages and kennels, full of animals waiting for a home. Animal behaviour studies show that these environments can be highly stressful - they are bright, noisy and clinical. No animal behaves the same way in this setting as they would do in a comfortable and loving home. So how can you really know what kind of home an animal needs? Easy - assess them in a home environment instead!
Our fosters work hard to socialise our animals and allow them to experience normal family life. From toilet training, basic manners and social interactions, fosters teach our pets everything they need to know. In turn, we can see what they react well to in the home and what they might not need when adopted.
We also work with Kiko’s Cat Cafe in Rye who act as a large capacity foster home for our cats. Although not a home environment, these cats get to meet many different cats and people so we can see who they respond to best. Kiko’s was built with cat welfare at the heart of everything and we’re careful to select the most well-adjusted cats for this setting.
We find out as much information as we can about your home and family so we can compare this to the needs of our animals. This results in a more reliable match and means we have very few adoptions that don’t work out.
Our application process
APPLY. Complete an application form with some basic information, previous experience and what you’re looking for in a new pet.
HOMECHECK. We carry out a home check to make sure your home is safe for a rescue animal. This is a general assessment of your home, family situation and lifestyle and isn’t completed with a particular animal in mind.
ADVICE CALL. Attend a video meeting with us and other newly-approved adopters. We’ll give our tips for the most common issues after adoption, explain the support system we have in place and answer any questions you have.
MATCHING. We’ll assess your application against all of our available animals at that time and suggest who we think is the best fit for you. You can choose to meet the animal we suggest, or ask us to look at somebody else. We will always explain why we haven’t recommended a particular animal for you.
MEETING. You’ll be able to meet the animal in their foster placement. Your entire household must meet the animal at least once. If you have children under 12, we’ll ask that the adults visit first and the children attend a second visit. You may visit on more occasions if necessary.
ADOPT. Once you’re happy with the match, we’ll arrange your adoption paperwork. Then you can arrange a time to collect from foster.
Available dogs
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Keanu
Age 3, fostered in Haywards Heath, West Sussex.
Keanu can live with cats and dogs but no children. He is a medium cross-breed.
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Lorek
Age 2.5, fostered in Stalbridge, Dorset.
Lorek needs to live with another dog and can live with children of any age. He cannot live with cats. He is a large cross-breed.
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Olly
Age 5, fostered in Liverpool, Merseyside.
Olly needs to live with another dog. He can live with cats and children aged 14+. He is a small cross-breed.
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Woowoo
Age 7, fostered in Eastbourne East Sussex.
Woowoo can live with emotionally mature children but no other pets. She is a French Bulldog.
Available cats
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Calliope
Age 3, fostered in Battle, East Sussex.
Calliope needs to be an only cat but can live with children or dogs who will respect her independence. She must be adopted with access to a quiet outdoor area.
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Lavender
Age 3, fostered in Peacehaven, East Sussex.
Lavender can live with children but no other pets. She must be adopted as an indoor and outdoor cat.
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Merry
Age 1, fostered at Kiko’s Cat Cafe, Rye
Merry can live with other cats, dogs and children aged 4+. We would prefer her to be an indoor only cat.
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Chase
Age 3, fostered in Rye, East Sussex.
Chase can live with other cats or calm children, but not dogs. He must be an indoor cat. Chase is available for permanent foster due to a heart condition.
Coming soon
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Polly
Age 10.
This animal is not yet available for adoption and no more information can be provided at this time.
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Cleo
Age 3.
This animal is not yet available for adoption and no more information can be provided at this time.
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Daisy
Age 4.
This animal is not yet available for adoption and no more information can be provided at this time.
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Percy
Age 1.
This animal is not yet available for adoption and no more information can be provided at this time.
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Kara
Age 2.
This animal is not yet available for adoption and no more information can be provided at this time.
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Suzie
Age 7.
This animal is not yet available for adoption and no more information can be provided at this time.
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Lea
Age 4.
This animal is not yet available for adoption and no more information can be provided at this time.
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Socks
Age 1.
This animal is not yet available for adoption and no more information can be provided at this time.
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Cheese
Age 5 months.
This animal is not yet available for adoption and no more information can be provided at this time.
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Onion
Age 5 months.
This animal is not yet available for adoption and no more information can be provided at this time.
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Poppy
Age 7.
This animal is not yet available for adoption and no more information can be provided at this time.
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Alice
Age 2 months.
This animal is not yet available for adoption and no more information can be provided at this time.
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Bagheera
Age 2 months.
This animal is not yet available for adoption and no more information can be provided at this time.
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Bruno
Age 2 months.
This animal is not yet available for adoption and no more information can be provided at this time.
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Disney
Age 2 months.
This animal is not yet available for adoption and no more information can be provided at this time.
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Gus
Age 2 months.
This animal is not yet available for adoption and no more information can be provided at this time.
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Rafiki
Age 2 months.
This animal is not yet available for adoption and no more information can be provided at this time.
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Blackie
Age 4.
This animal is not yet available for adoption and no more information can be provided at this time.
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Joey
Age 1.
This animal is not yet available for adoption and no more information can be provided at this time.
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Gypsy
Age 1.
This animal is not yet available for adoption and no more information can be provided at this time.
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Frederick
Age 1.
This animal is not yet available for adoption and no more information can be provided at this time.
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Sox
Age 2.
This animal is not yet available for adoption and no more information can be provided at this time.
