Could you give a Sussex home to these ‘overlooked’ felines at Cats Protection’s adoption centre in Chelwood Gate, Haywards Heath?

Puss Cat, Holly and Ellie are among the growing number of homeless cats at the National Cat Adoption Centre in Chelwood Gate.

They have each been in care for over three months and have been repeatedly overlooked by potential adopters, said the charity.

Adoption centre manager Danielle Draper said: “There is an unprecedented demand on our services at present, which is causing us real concern as any slowdown in homing could lead to other cats having to live in unsuitable conditions for longer. While we understand taking on a cat is a big commitment, we urge anyone thinking of getting a new feline friend to take a look at our website or get in touch – we may well have the perfect cat for your home. These three cats in particular have all been overlooked for one reason or another, so we’d really love to get them adopted as soon as possible.”

The centre said Puss Cat is a nine-year-old male who is confident and enjoys a fuss, catnip and a bed. They said he would need to be the only pet in an adult-only household and ideally needs a home with a garden to explore.

Holly is a 12-year-old whose previous owner passed away. While in care she underwent an operation to remove one eye and recovered fully. The charity said is sweet natured and affectionate but would like a quiet home because she can be shy.

Ellie is 14, fond of being petted and has a playful side, said Cats Protection. They said she does not tend to wander far from home and would enjoy having a garden. She is also used to having a 'reasonably quiet' home.

Cats Protection’s National Cat Adoption Centre is the charity’s largest centre but is now at capacity with a growing waiting list of cats in need.

Their work is supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, who have raised over £4.8m for Cats Protection since 2018.

To find out more visit www.cats.org.uk/ncac or call 01825 572 850.