Meet Ben

Ben is a quiet, sensitive boy who’s had his world turned upside down. After losing his beloved owner, Ben has found himself somewhere unfamiliar, without the comforts and routines he once knew. Right now, he’s confused — trying to understand what’s happened and where his person has gone. This sweet boy isn’t ready to open up just yet. He’s shy, watchful, and clearly missing the sense of safety he once had. But with time, patience, and perhaps the occasional Dreamie bribe, Ben could begin to believe in the warmth of a new home again. Ben is looking for a super calm, understanding person who won’t rush him — someone who can offer quiet companionship and a slow, gentle approach. A peaceful, sedate home is essential, with no young children or noisy chaos. He’d also appreciate access to a safe outdoor space, where he can breathe, explore, and reconnect with the world on his own terms. If you’re the kind of person who believes in taking the time to earn a cat’s trust — who understands that love can grow in silence and small gestures — Ben could be the one you’re meant to help heal. Please enquire if you believe you could be the right match for Ben!
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Age: Approximately 2 yrs
Sex: Male
Can live with dogs
Can't live with dogs
Can live with cats
Can't live with cats
Can live with children
Can't live with children
Housetrained
Not housetrained

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The adoption process

Application
If you see an animal on our website that you are interested in adopting, you should fill out an Animal Enquiry form. This gives us more details about yourself and your lifestyle to make sure you are a good match for each other. If we get multiple requests for one animal, we will consider them all and choose the most suitable home to match it to a new owner. This will allow everyone interested a fair chance of adopting it
First meeting
If your application is successful, we will invite you for a first meeting. Here, you and the animal will meet each other and see how you get along. Following on from this, there may be more meetings and you can introduce other pets as required.
Home checks
Home checks are required for every dog before we set the adoption date. This was done physically pre-Covid but we now ask for videos and photos. We need to be sure the home environment is suitable for that dog and the garden is secure. If dogs/rabbits are going to live with other dogs/rabbits, we will arrange an introduction as previously mentioned.
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Every adoption is as unique as each animal. Please remember although sometimes it might seem like a lengthy process, we are doing this to make sure each animal is found the right home for their lifetime.
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