Adoption Info

Everything you need to know about adopting an animal

Thank you for your interest in adopting one of our lovely animals. 

Please ensure you have read and understood the following adoption policies before enquiring about an animal from Wythall Animal Sanctuary, and that you are comfortable with the adoption fees.

We have dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs that all need a loving home. Can you help?

Adoption Process

Take a look on our website to see if there is an animal that you are interested in, and that they would be suited to you and your lifestyle. Please note that if there is an animal marked as ‘AVAILABLE SOON’, we will NOT take any interests until they are ready and available for adoption.

Fill out an Adoption Enquiry Form

  • IF you are a suitable candidate for that animal, one of our team will be in touch.

  • For cat adoptions we do have to complete our road checks and home check prior to arranging the meet. Most of our home checks for cats are done remotely in the form of a home video tour or photos of the home. We do home visits in person for indoor cats with specific needs.

  • We will then arrange for you/your family to come up and meet the animal.

  • For dog adoptions where you have an existing dog in the home, a dog meet will be arranged for here at the Sanctuary (we will require proof of up to date vaccinations)

  • For dog adoptions one of our team will then arrange to come out and do a homecheck.

  • If all goes well we will then arrange a day for you to come and collect the animal, ready to start its new life with you!

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Adoption Policies


Policies for All Adoptions

All adopters must be over the age of 18

  • We do not rehome animals to homes if there are any children under the age of 3 years.

  • Priority will be given to homes within a 15 mile radius of the sanctuary.

  • All animals present in the home must be neutered and fully vaccinated (if applicable).

  • All animals are to be homed as pets and not to be used for breeding, guarding or fighting.


Cat Adoption Policies

  • Road/environment checks will be conducted before we rehome a cat. We will not rehome cats if you live on or near a busy road/railway line.

  • We will only home young kittens to a home with an existing young cat, or as pairs.

  • We will not home a kitten/young cat to a home if there is an elderly cat.

  • We will rehome suitable cats to indoor homes, and also kittens.


Dog Adoption Policies

  • Home visits will be conducted before we home a dog.

  • We will only rehome to properties with a secure, private garden.

  • Fencing must be a minimum of 5’ but we may expect it to be higher depending on the size of dog chosen.

  • Generally, dogs must not be left on their own for longer than 4 hours in any one particular day.

  • We will not home a puppy/young dog to a home if there is an elderly dog.


Rabbits/Guinea Pig Adoption Policies

  • Home visits will be conducted before we rehome a rabbit/guinea pig.

  • We will only home rabbits/guinea pigs to a home where there is an existing rabbit/guinea pig or as a pair.

  • We will bond rabbits/guinea pigs here at the sanctuary.

  • We will not mix rabbits with guinea pigs.