Adopt Winston from Peterborough Cat Rescue

Winston

Meet Winston, a majestic boy with a big personality and an even bigger heart!

Winston is a gentle, affectionate boy who loves cuddles, attention and sharing his incredibly loud purrs. He’s also quite the chatterbox and will happily have a conversation with his favourite humans.

He’s a sensitive soul who needs a quiet, peaceful home without other animals or lots of noise. He enjoys having his own cosy space to retreat to and will need time to settle at his own pace.

Winston has a wonderfully cheeky side too! He knows what he likes, particularly when it comes to his food and litter arrangements. He loves playing with moving toys and takes his nightly duties as chief fly and spider hunter very seriously!

This handsome boy would thrive in a calm, understanding home where he can feel safe, loved and appreciated for the wonderful character he is.

Give Winston the patience and affection he deserves, and he’ll reward you with plenty of love, cuddles and those unforgettable purrs.

How do we decide on suitability?

We’re a foster-based charity, so each cat lives in a home environment before adoption. This helps us see how they cope with things like children, other cats, and dogs.

Because we don’t always know a cat’s full history (especially if they were a stray), our guidance is based on what we’ve observed in foster care. For example:

If a cat has lived happily with children, we’ll note they’re suitable for family homes.
If a cat is very timid and hasn’t been around children, we may suggest an adult-only home.
The same applies for cats and dogs — suitability depends on their behaviour and what we’ve seen first-hand.

As a foster-based rescue, when one cat is adopted their space is quickly filled by another in need. If a cat is adopted into an unsuitable home and has to return, it unsettles them and creates real challenges with our limited foster spaces.

We also believe that, where possible, cats should have safe access to the outdoors. Unless a cat is specifically listed as indoor-only, outdoor access is a requirement for adoption.

Our priority is always to match each cat with the home where they’ll feel safe, settled, and happy.

At a Glance

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Please complete this quick application so we can find the best possible home for Winston.

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Pre-adoption checklist

Please confirm the following before continuing.
This helps us avoid applications from people not yet ready to adopt.

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If you’re not in a position to adopt this cat within the next 7 days, please complete our general adoption form instead, where you can tell us when you’ll be ready to adopt.

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Planning for your cat’s care

Before welcoming a cat home, it’s worth thinking about the everyday costs and how you would manage an unexpected vet bill. These estimates give you an idea of what to budget for. Your cat’s needs and the prices you pay may vary.

Everyday costs — per month
Food	£15–£30
Litter	£8–£15
Flea and worm treatment	£6–£12
Pet insurance	£12–£25
Routine vet care, averaged over the year	£5–£10
Estimated monthly total	£46–£92

Other costs to allow for
Getting settled Carrier, bowls, toys and a bed	£30–£100+
Annual booster vaccinations	£45–£70
Microchip updates or replacements	£0–£20

When something unexpected happens

Illness, injury and dental treatment can bring extra vet bills. We strongly recommend pet insurance. If you choose not to insure your cat, you’ll need another way to cover unexpected treatment.

We ask all adopters to keep vaccinations and flea and worm treatments up to date, and to seek veterinary care promptly if their cat becomes unwell or injured.

How do you plan to cover your cat’s everyday costs and any unexpected vet bills? *