Socks

Socks is one of our best natured cats here, having arrived in the summer of 2025. Socks arrived due to his original owner of nine years, going into residential care. With no immediate family to care for Socks, the owner’s neighbour had agreed to take him in, to see if he would settle there. After several months, things weren’t working out, with Socks choosing to spend most of his time outside. As winter approached, we decided that Socks should move to the sanctuary.

We put Socks in the Willows building and he was so laid back and relaxed, we knew he would be fine. He quickly claimed a chair and bed as his, enjoyed his food and always made sure he received plenty of fuss from staff and volunteers! In the Willows with Socks, were some of the remaining cats from our big rescue of ‘The 28’ in 2025 and we’d decided that the time had come that the cat flap could open for them, to venture outdoors. This included Socks and once we were satisfied he’d been here long enough, the flap was opened and out they went!

Initially Socks spent a lot of time outside, even staying out of our sight overnight which did concern us a bit, but soon enough he was back walking proudly around the decking of the Willows. He now spends his time between the Willows and the hay room where he likes to sleep on the bales! Socks is a fine old gentleman and deserves a sponsor or two!