Carla Lane Animals in Need

3 Spurriers Lane, Melling, Liverpool, L31 1BA. Tel: 0151 549 0959

Our Cats

This is a live feed from our Facebook album named ‘Cats Needing Homes’. Click on any of the pictures below for more information.

Please note that due to time constraints, there may be some discrepancies of what animals are listed as available, since adoptions take place daily.

If you are interested in anyone here, please make sure you can meet any special requirements they have, and then fill in our Adoption Questionnaire.

Hello! We are Roly, Ruby, and Rosy, one brother and two sisters who are around six months old. We were born outside to a stray/feral mum, but a kind lady helped to keep us all fed and found us a rescue space. We have been socialised up to a point, but we're very shy with strangers, and will hiss and back away (unless you come bearing dinner!). Understandably, that makes everyone think we're not friendly at all. We don't scratch or bite, we are just scared, and need extra patience to help us feel safe and get used to new things. Our brother Clover, who's recently been adopted, started out as the most nervous one, but then turned into a cuddle bug once he settled! We cannot live with children, but would love a home with other cats to play with. We could be adopted together, or go to separate homes provided there was already a cat there who'd be nice and make friends with us. If you're interested in any of us, here is the adoption form to fill in: https://carlalaneanimalsinneed.co.uk/adoption-questionnaire/

Hello, it's Ruby and Rosy here again. Although we're not long-term residents compared to some of the other cats, it feels like we've been in here for a large portion of our lives - both of our brothers were adopted before Christmas, and two months later there's no home in sight for us. We're around 8 months old now, a pair of sisters who were born outside to a semi-feral mum. Because we weren't raised in a home environment, we did miss out on some socialisation, and we're still skittish with people - but we have gotten a lot braver over time, we're super playful, and will come sit at the door of our pen and say hello. We can be stroked by people we trust, especially if you're giving us treats! We love to scamper around and explore, and it's sad that as we get close to our first birthdays, we can't say we've ever had a home of our very own. Because of our timid natures, we'd prefer an adult-only home, with someone who has previous experience with cats. We're okay with other pets, and especially interested in dogs! We're used to being allowed outside, so might get bored as indoor only cats, unless there was lots of enrichment and space for us to run about in. If you think you could be the one to change our lives, here's the adoption form to fill in: https://carlalaneanimalsinneed.co.uk/adoption-questionnaire/

Hello everyone, it's Rosy and Ruby here again. We're getting closer to spending our first birthday in the cattery, having never known what it's like to be in a home of our very own. We were born outside, and would have become feral if a kind lady hadn't started feeding and socialising us. We are still shy girls who need patience from new people...but as you can see, once we're comfortable enough, we'll come and happily sit on your knee! Tasty treats are definitely the way into our hearts. We would like to stay as a pair, and would do better in a child-free home with someone who has previous cat experience. Surely there must be someone out there, who'll give us a chance? If you're interested in us, here's the adoption form to fill in: https://carlalaneanimalsinneed.co.uk/adoption-questionnaire/

Hello, my name is Branston! You might recognise me from reading the cattery news a couple of weeks ago. I came to the rescue as an injured stray, but thanks to the vets and the nice lady who managed to trap me, I'm doing much better and feeling ready for my new home. I'm around 5-10 years old, but nobody is sure of my exact age. Though I was scared and hurt when I first came here, I've become a happy, friendly boy who will shout for attention from people I know. Because my previous injuries were likely gained from other cats, it would be better for me to be the only pet in my new home. I'm not used to children, and not sure how I might react to them. I was used to roaming about, so I'd enjoy a place with safe outside access, that isn't too close to anything dangerous like main roads. I look tough and battered on the outside, but underneath that I'm a big softie, who would love a warm knee to relax on. If you're interested in me, here's the adoption form to fill in: https://carlalaneanimalsinneed.co.uk/adoption-questionnaire/

Hello, my name is Buster! I was an injured stray, found with large puncture wounds on my back (possibly from a dog attack). A nice lady took me to the vets and helped nurse me back to health, and since no owner could be found, I came to the rescue. I'm a very lively and cheeky lad, around four years old, and I'll come and shout at you for attention! However, I can bite if I get startled or over-excited, so I need a home with sensible, cat-savvy people who can manage this. I'd rather not live with other pets or children. I love being able to play outside, so I'd need a house with a secure garden, away from hazards like busy roads. If you're interested in me, here's the adoption form to fill in: https://carlalaneanimalsinneed.co.uk/adoption-questionnaire/

Hello everyone, it's Buster here again! Despite the rescue's efforts, I'm not enjoying being in the cattery, and feeling increasingly restless and bad-tempered. It seems like I might be happiest as a farm/stable cat, who can receive care while enjoying my independence. I love the outdoors, and would be thrilled with a countryside environment that I can explore at my leisure, earning my keep by chasing rats. Just imagine, being out of this pen and away from the other cats, having green fields to wander through all summer long, and then a comfortable shelter and a nice dinner waiting for me at the end of the day...that's the life for me! I'm not scared of people, I'm actually quite confident, but I do have a bite history which means that it's better I am allowed some space. I really don't like other cats, and couldn't be placed anywhere that already has cats in residence. I would like a little kingdom just for me! I have a big cheeky personality, and need the right type of surroundings where I'll feel free to be myself. If you're interested in me, here's the adoption form to fill in: https://carlalaneanimalsinneed.co.uk/

Hello, it's Ruby and Rosy here again, We are one-year-old sisters, who have now spent more than half our lives in the cattery, since we came here back in November. We were born outside to a stray/feral mum, so we've never known what it's like to have a home of our very own. We are timid with strangers, but greedy and easily bribed with treats! Once we get to know you, we'll let you stroke us and even climb onto your knee. We're playful and full of beans, and we'd love a proper house to run around, instead of a pen. We're a bonded pair, and might be okay with other pets, though we're picky with which of our cattery neighbours we like. Because of our shy natures, we could live with sensible teens but not younger children. Someone who's had past cat experience would be best for us. Our dream home would have a secure garden for us to play in, and wouldn't be near anything dangerous like main roads or railway lines. We have waited such a long time, for somebody to give us a chance. Isn't there a place in the world for us? If you could be our special person, here's the adoption form to fill in: https://carlalaneanimalsinneed.co.uk/adoption-questionnaire/ PLEASE NOTE - Facebook is currently giving us serious problems, blocking people from sharing our posts, because faulty AI mistakes them for spam. Please do try to share, and if Facebook stops you then send an appeal against it. We rely on sharing to help find homes for the animals!

Hello, we are Parker and Pippin! We were strays found locked in a shed with our mum, when we were only very little, and now we've grown big enough to start looking for new homes. We are both boys. We're shy with strangers, because we weren't socialised for our first few weeks, but we've had time in a foster home to help catch up with that. We will need a bit of extra patience, and wouldn't be suitable to live with younger children. We'll hiss at people, but can still be picked up and cuddled! If you can offer one or both of us a loving home, for the next 15+ years, here's the adoption form to fill in: https://carlalaneanimalsinneed.co.uk/adoption-questionnaire/ PLEASE NOTE - Facebook is currently giving us serious problems, blocking people from sharing our posts, because faulty AI mistakes them for spam. Please do try to share, and if Facebook stops you then send an appeal against it. We've also heard that copying a link to the post sometimes works instead. We rely on sharing to help find homes for the animals!

Hello, it's Pippin here again, deciding that I'm tired of waiting for someone to come to me - I'm going to dig my way through this door, and find my own home! I can do it! I was nervous when I arrived last week, but as you can see, I'm getting braver by the day (even though I'm still a mummy's boy, and she's patient enough to let me sneak a feed whenever I want). I'd still prefer not to live with younger children, but other pets should be fine. If you can offer me a loving home for the next 15+ years, here's the adoption form to fill in: https://carlalaneanimalsinneed.co.uk/adoption-questionnaire/ PLEASE NOTE - Facebook is currently giving us serious problems, blocking people from sharing our posts, because faulty AI mistakes them for spam. Please do try to share, and if Facebook stops you then send an appeal against it. We've also heard that copying a link to the post sometimes works instead. We rely on sharing to help find homes for the animals!

Hello, it's Branston here again! When I first came to the rescue, I was in a rather sad state, as another unnautered stray who was injured from too many fights. I'm doing brilliantly now though, and have turned into a confident chatterbox! I'm a friendly boy who would be happy as the heart of the household, but due to my background I do need a pet-free and child-free home. I've had a rough life, which has taught me to stand up for myself (even when I don't actually need to). I'd be perfect for experienced cat people, who are looking for a charming personality to brighten up their lives. I love playing outside, so I'd need to live in a safe area away from busy roads. If you want an indoor-only cat, I wouldn't be the right match. Because I was a stray, my exact age isn't known, but I seem to be around middle aged, maybe eight years? If you're interested in me, here's the adoption form to fill in: https://carlalaneanimalsinneed.co.uk/adoption-questionnaire/

This is a special appeal for Marzipan, a gentle little semi-feral cat. She’s looking for a farm/stable type environment where she will be sheltered and fed, but also allowed to wander and enjoy her freedom. Marzipan came to us with six kittens, one boy from an older litter, and five from a younger litter. Sadly one of her smaller babies arrived here in a very poor state, and though we sought immediate vet care and then transferred them to a foster home for TLC, a few days later he began going downhill, and the kindest thing was to let him go to sleep. Though Marzipan was anxious with the new people and places she experienced, she carried on doing her best to be a good mum, and all her remaining kittens have now grown and found loving homes. The original plan was for Marzipan to return to the person who’d been feeding her, but that has now fallen through, so instead she’s looking for a new home. She is very timid and likely hasn’t been socialised much as a youngster, so we think that living in a house and having close daily contact with people would be too overwhelming for her. We hadn’t expected this situation, but we won’t let Marzipan down and we want to find a place she will be happy and comfortable. She’s had a difficult life, and deserves to enjoy the rest of it. Marzipan has been spayed and ear tipped, microchipped, and received her first vaccination so far. She is used to being in an environment with other cats, so could share a place with existing semi-ferals. She will need a secure space where she can stay for the first few weeks, so she gets used to her location, before being set free – this is to make sure she stays there, and doesn’t just run off in confusion. If you can offer Marzipan a permanent safe haven, please fill in our adoption form here: https://carlalaneanimalsinneed.co.uk/adoption-questionnaire/

Hello we are Precious and Pippin! We're a young mother and son, who were found confined in a shed. We could be homed either together or separately, as we get along well - Pippin is still quite attached to his mum, and she is very patient with him! Pippin is a playful lad, who would be happy sharing a home with other pets, but Precious doesn't like other animals apart from her own kitten. A home without younger children would be better, as we're not used to being around them. If you're interested in either (or both) of us, here's the adoption form to fill in: https://carlalaneanimalsinneed.co.uk/adoption-questionnaire/

As the cattery continues to struggle with its lowest ever adoption rates, we're running two special promotions - one for long-term cats, who are facing their second Christmas in a rescue pen, and another for kittens who have grown to adults in the cattery, without ever knowing a home of their own. Pippin is one of the latter cases. He came here as a tiny boy, along with his brother Parker and mum Precious. Though Parker was happily adopted, Pippin has been much less fortunate, and he's now grown even bigger than his mum. He's a lovely friendly cat, who paws at the glass of his pen whenever he sees visitors, but seems to be completely unwanted... Because he loves his mum, we'd like them to be adopted as a pair. Precious is only a youngster herself, a very lively cat who is also an expert food thief! They are both mischief makers, with charming personalities and matching smudged noses, and they're long overdue their chance at a new life. Precious would prefer not to live with other pets, apart from her own boy. They are gentle and should be fine with sensible older children. Precious was previously a homeless stray, but Pippin has never been outdoors before. If you could give these two their first experience of a permanent caring home, here's the adoption form to fill in: https://carlalaneanimalsinneed.co.uk/adoption-questionnaire/ Please only apply for our animals if you are GENUINELY interested in adopting, and could do so within the next seven days.

Hello, my name is Princess! I'm a friendly girl, who will gently pat you with my paw when I want attention. I'm around four years old, but not much else is known about me, because I came to the rescue via social services. I would prefer to be the only pet in my new royal palace, and adult-only would be best too, as I might not have been around children before. I'm a chatty cat who likes to be stroked, though if you stop too soon then I might give a little smack! If you're interested in me, here's the adoption form to fill in: https://carlalaneanimalsinneed.co.uk/adoption-questionnaire/ Please only apply for our animals if you are GENUINELY committed to adopting, and can do so within the next seven days.

Hello, my name is Blossom! I was found living under a shipping container with my three babies. Luckily some nice ladies helped feed us, and then trapped us to bring to the rescue. I'm a friendly and calm young lady, who's happy for a fuss. I can sometimes be a bit nippy, but not often, and usually when I want more attention! Because of this, I'd be better in a child-free home. I would also enjoy having a place all to myself, without other pets. I've had a rough life so far, as a homeless young mum, and I'm hoping for some pampering in my near future! If you're interested in me, here's the adoption form to fill in: https://carlalaneanimalsinneed.co.uk/adoption-questionnaire/ Please only apply if you are genuinely committed to adopting, and could do so within the next seven days.

Hello, we are Oreo and Tux! We're a friendly young pair of brothers, who came to the rescue through social services. We are cheeky, energetic boys who love our food, and are happy to be stroked. Because there's limited information on where we came from, it would be sensible for us to have a home with no younger children, and no pets apart from each other. We get along nicely, though dinner times are a bit of a scramble! If you're interested in us, here's the adoption form to fill in: https://carlalaneanimalsinneed.co.uk/adoption-questionnaire/ Please only apply if you are genuinely committed to adopting, and could do so within the next seven days.

Hello, it's Marzipan here again! I came to the rescue along with 16 of my children and grandchildren. Just two of my lovely grandsons are left looking for a home now, and so am I. Initially it seemed like I'd be better as a farm/stable cat, because I was so anxious that I'd wet myself if anyone tried to handle me. But since then, I've gotten much braver, and realised there's nothing scary here. I'll even come say hello to staff members now, and let them give me a stroke! Though I'm rather suspicious of getting my photo taken, as you can tell from this picture. So I think I'd be okay in a home environment, as long as it was quiet and peaceful, with experienced cat people who wouldn't expect too much from me, too quickly. I could happily live with other animals (I'm currently sharing a pen with two other female cats), but I wouldn't be comfortable around children. I'm used to being allowed outside, so I'd need to live in a safe area, away from busy roads. I've had a tough life, and deserve some extra love and care. If you're interested in me, here's the adoption form to fill in: https://carlalaneanimalsinneed.co.uk/adoption-questionnaire/ Please only apply if you're genuinely committed to adopting, and can do so within the next seven days.

Hello, my name is Angel! I am a distinguished senior lady, around 16 years old. I was first adopted from the rescue a few years ago, but sadly had to be returned after my owner passed away. I was very well cared for, and am in good health for my age. I'm a nice friendly girl who is happy to be stroked, and likes to talk to you. I can be a bit grumpy if something is bothering me, but in fairness a lot has changed for me recently. I'm looking for a nice quiet home, with no children and strictly no other pets. Because of my age, it would be better if I stay indoors only. If you're interested in me, here's the adoption form to fill in: https://carlalaneanimalsinneed.co.uk/adoption-questionnaire/ Please only apply if you are genuinely committed to adopting, and can do so within the next seven days.

Hello! We are Monty, Mags, Merlin, Magic, and little Mouse. We were born to a semi-feral mum, but have spent the past few weeks in a foster home, getting used to people. We're still shy with strangers, so wouldn't be suitable for a home with children, but once we get to know you (and learn that you're a source of food) we'll be more confident. We're looking for patient people to help us grow up into happy and well-loved cats. We'd be okay living with other pets - apart from cheeky Mags, who is jealous and doesn't like sharing attention with his siblings! If you could offer any of us a home for the next 15+ years, here's the adoption form to fill in: https://carlalaneanimalsinneed.co.uk/adoption-questionnaire/ Please only apply if you are genuinely committed to adopting, and can do so within the next seven days.

Hello, we are Oliver, Onyx, and Odette! We were born in a foster home, and our mum Opal did a good job of raising us. Now we’re ready to head out into the world, and find new families of our own. We can be a little shy with strangers, but once you get past that, we are friendly and well socialised. Here’s what one of our foster ladies had to say about us! Oliver, the tabby, is playful and loves a tumble with his siblings. He enjoys using a scratching post and has a gorgeous little purr/growl he makes when he plays. He is very skilled at keeping control when playing with little balls! Odette, the tortie, is gorgeous and sassy. She’s a good little jumper, and loves jumping out of boxes and onto her brothers when they play. Onyx, the black kitten, is the smallest (not by much) and the bravest, always the first to try out a new toy or meet someone new. He is very happy to be picked up and cuddled, and when nice and full he loves a gentle tummy rub. If you're interested in us, here's the adoption form to fill in: https://carlalaneanimalsinneed.co.uk/adoption-questionnaire/ Please only apply if you are genuinely committed to adopting, and can do so within the next seven days.

Hello, my name is Opal! I came to the rescue heavily pregnant, in the company of another female cat and her kittens. I had five babies in a foster home, but sadly two died at birth. I was a perfect mum to my remaining three, and now they’re big enough to manage without me (in fact, they were posted yesterday). I’m a timid and gentle girl. Once I get to know and trust you, I’m very affectionate and full of love, and will sit on your knee for as long as possible. I’ve had a hard start in life, and deserve to be thoroughly pampered from now on. I would suit a quiet home without any young children. I could possibly live with another good-natured cat, who will make me feel welcome. If you're interested in me, here's the adoption form to fill in: https://carlalaneanimalsinneed.co.uk/adoption-questionnaire/ Please only apply if you are genuinely committed to adopting, and can do so within the next seven days.

Hello, my name is Stella! I’m a friendly and talkative young lady, who’s always on the lookout for a tasty treat. I’m happy to be around people, but not a fan of being picked up. I feel more comfortable when things are on my own terms. I’d suit a cat-savvy home without any young children, and I’d also like to be the only pet, please. I’m used to being allowed outdoors, so I’d need a secure garden/yard, and a safe neighbourhood that’s not close to busy roads. If you're interested in me, then here's the adoption form to fill in: https://carlalaneanimalsinneed.co.uk/adoption-questionnaire/ Please only apply if you are genuinely committed to adopting, and can do so within the next seven days.

Hello, it's Storm here again, striking a festive pose! I've been at the rescue for many months, but I'm having trouble getting anyone to notice me. I'm a friendly girl who's around three years old now. When I first came here I was scared and grumpy, but once I realised this was a nice place, I've become a completely different cat. I'm an affectionate girl who will meow at the staff for attention, and I'm happy to be stroked. I would prefer not to live with other pets or younger children (sensible teengers should be okay). I love being allowed to play outside, so I'd need to live in a safe neighbourhood and not close to any busy roads. If you're interested in me, here's the adoption form to fill in: https://carlalaneanimalsinneed.co.uk/adoption-questionnaire/ Please only apply if you are genuinely committed to adopting, and can do so within the next seven days.

Hello, it's Blossom here again! I'm still hoping someone might notice me before the New Year. I'm a friendly girl, who came to the rescue because I was a homeless young mum, raising my babies under a shipping container. I have quite a calm personality, and am just grateful for somewhere warm to sleep. I would be happiest in a home without other pets or young children. I'm used to wandering outside, so I'd need to live in a safe neighbourhood, away from busy roads. If you're interested in me, here's the adoption form to fill in: https://carlalaneanimalsinneed.co.uk/adoption-questionnaire/ Please only apply if you are genuinely committed to adopting. The rescue will soon be halting adoptions over the Christmas period, but we can still take initial steps at the moment.

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