Sometimes they’ve been abandoned, sometimes they have been victims of cruelty and been taken away from their owners; sometimes loving owners have had to give them up because they are no longer capable of looking after them.
But whatever the reason, the not-for-profit organisation pledges to find these pets suitable new owners, no matter how long it takes.
Here are the latest felines waiting to find their perfect home and owner.
Here are the latest felines waiting to find their perfect home and owner.
![Around two years old, Marge's previous owner abandoned her when they left the home. As a result, the shelter does not know her background but has been friendly with staff.](https://www.wigantoday.net/webimg/b25lY21zOjRjMDFkNjg2LWVlZDEtNDBkMS05ODJjLTQ2Yjk3NmNiZWFkMDo3ZDFmY2Y2ZS1lZGVmLTQyMTgtOGMyMy0zMGJhN2YyN2NhYTQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=397)
5. Marge
Around two years old, Marge's previous owner abandoned her when they left the home. As a result, the shelter does not know her background but has been friendly with staff. Photo: submit
![Approximately four years old, Georgia's owner was very unwell and unable to continue caring for her. While currently not comfortable with being handled, homes with young children](https://www.wigantoday.net/webimg/b25lY21zOmE2YWQ0NmM0LTlmM2MtNDQ2Ni1hMjM5LTc1MjJlNDBhOTIyNzo4YTc1ZWE2Yy00MzEyLTQwYWItOTQ0OS0zOTcxOWEyOGFkZTc=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=485)
6. Georgia
Approximately four years old, Georgia's owner was very unwell and unable to continue caring for her. While currently not comfortable with being handled, homes with young children Photo: submit
![An eight year old castrated male, Buddy's owner passed away and so his background isn't known but he has been happy when handled and has lived with other cats previously. As a result there is no restrictions for his new home.](https://www.wigantoday.net/webimg/b25lY21zOjViYjZjODQ0LTZkMDMtNDNkZC1iZmQ4LTU2MmM1ZDI5ZWYwMjo2YzU3NjFmYi1hOWNmLTQ4YjctYTdmZC05NDY0OTYwN2Q5OTk=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=600)
7. Buddy
An eight year old castrated male, Buddy's owner passed away and so his background isn't known but he has been happy when handled and has lived with other cats previously. As a result there is no restrictions for his new home. Photo: submit
![9-12 month old female, arrived at the shelter following her owner no longer being able to care for her.](https://www.wigantoday.net/webimg/b25lY21zOjhjODJjZWIyLTFiY2ItNDc2My04NDc2LWUzNDA5ZWQzMGQ5MzpkMDQ2MmUyMi02MzgyLTQ3MjYtOGM3NC0yYzBmNTNhMmE1NDE=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=527)
8. Delilah
9-12 month old female, arrived at the shelter following her owner no longer being able to care for her. Photo: submit