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Croydon Animal Samaritans Croydon Animal Samaritans provides care for neglected cats, dogs & rabbits in South London & Surrey

Don't forget our raffle! Still lots of tickets left to sell!
03/11/2026

Don't forget our raffle! Still lots of tickets left to sell!

🐾💕 FOUR TINY SURVIVORS, ONE INCREDIBLE MUM, AND A SECOND CHANCE AT HAPPILY EVER AFTER! 💕🐾✨ Meet Zane, Zola, Kyra & Lyra ...
02/11/2026

🐾💕 FOUR TINY SURVIVORS, ONE INCREDIBLE MUM, AND A SECOND CHANCE AT HAPPILY EVER AFTER! 💕🐾

✨ Meet Zane, Zola, Kyra & Lyra — 10 weeks old today and ready to find their forever homes! ✨

Some kittens are born into a world full of love and safety. Others have to fight for the chance to live.

These four beautiful babies have already overcome more in their short lives than any kitten ever should. 💔 But thanks to a little intervention, an incredibly loving mum, and dedicated rescue care, their story has a much happier ending waiting to happen. 🥹❤️

🌸 THEIR STORY: FROM HEARTBREAK TO HOPE 🌸

When we were alerted to a litter of kittens born in a garden, we rushed to help. Sadly, by the time we arrived, two tiny babies had already passed away. Little Lyra had suffered a wound similar to those that had claimed her siblings, which we believe may have been inflicted by another animal.

We rushed her to our vet, where the wound on her tiny shoulder was glued closed. This precious newborn then needed a week of antibiotics. She was so incredibly small, but she was also a fighter. 💪💗 Lyra made a wonderful recovery, and we couldn't be prouder of her.

Their mum, Xena, had been living in the garden, where people had been feeding her. We discovered this was already her SIXTH litter. Rather than the cycle being stopped, previous kittens had simply been given away to other people, allowing Xena to continue having litter after litter.

Tragically, Xena's sister had also been living outdoors and having repeated litters before being killed on the busy road nearby. 💔

This heartbreaking situation is exactly why rescue, neutering and responsible animal care matter so much. No cat should have to endure this cycle, and no kitten should have to fight for survival from the moment it is born.

We took Xena and her three surviving babies into our care, where they could finally be safe.

And then, as if fate had one more little soul to save, a vet contacted us about a newborn kitten who had been found alone outside and handed in for help.

Our wonderful Xena welcomed this tiny orphan, Zola, as one of her own. She didn't hesitate. She simply made room for one more baby to love. And just like that, their little family became four kittens strong. ❤️

Four tiny lives. So much heartbreak behind them. And now, four beautiful futures waiting to begin. 🐾

🌟 MEET OUR LITTLE SUPERSTARS! 🌟

💙 ZANE (tuxedo) — The Playful Little Charmer
This fun-loving little chap is always ready for an adventure! Zane loves running around, playing with his siblings and turning every moment into fun. But when playtime is over, there's nothing better than a cosy nap with his best friend, Zola. These two are the perfect little pair! 🥰

💗 ZOLA (tabby) — The Beautiful Little Explorer
Gorgeous Zola is as inquisitive as she is playful. She loves a good play fight with Zane and is more than happy to hold her own! But she has a softer side, too. One of her favourite places to snooze is snuggled around her humans' shoulders. Prepare to fall in love! 😻

💜 KYRA (calico) — The Cuddly Little Social Butterfly
Kyra is exceptionally friendly and absolutely adores people. She loves a cuddle, enjoys meeting new faces and is always ready for a game of running, jumping and exploring. She's the kind of kitten who makes you feel special simply by choosing you for a snuggle. 💕

💚 LYRA (calico) — Our Little Green-Eyed Miracle
Our brave little Lyra has come such a long way. From a desperately difficult start to a happy, playful life, this girl has shown just how resilient a tiny kitten can be. She loves spending time with her humans, playing with her best friend Kyra and snuggling down for a well-earned snooze. Her beautiful, fun nature is guaranteed to steal your heart! 🥹💚

🏡 NOW IT'S TIME FOR THEIR HAPPILY EVER AFTER! 🏡

These kittens turned 10 weeks old today, and they are ready to start the next chapter of their lives!

Despite everything they've been through, they are the sweetest, friendliest little souls. They love human company, adore cuddles and are full of playful kitten mischief. They truly are a joy to be around, and each one would bring so much love and laughter to the right family. ❤️

We are looking for loving forever homes for them in their established pairs:

💙 Zane & Zola — the playful best friends who love to romp together and snuggle up for naps.

💚 Lyra & Kyra — two lovely girls who share their days between playful adventures, human cuddles and cosy snoozes.

Their vaccinations begin tomorrow, and they will be ready to leave for their new homes soon after. Their adopters must commit to bringing them back to our vet for their second vaccinations in three weeks.

🌿 A FEW IMPORTANT THINGS ABOUT THEIR NEW HOMES
❤️ We are looking for homes with private gardens away from main roads.
❤️ These kittens will be rehomed in their established pairs, so Zane and Zola must stay together, as must Lyra and Kyra.
❤️ Their new families must be able to provide a lifetime of love, safety, veterinary care and all the cuddles a kitten could ever wish for.

📩 READY TO GIVE TWO LITTLE SURVIVORS THE HAPPY ENDING THEY DESERVE? Please send our page a private message to apply.

Tell us a little about your home, your family and the life you could offer them. We can't wait to find the perfect matches for these very special babies. 🐾💕

They have already fought so hard for their chance at life. Now they deserve to spend the rest of it knowing nothing but love, warmth, safety and happiness.

Four little hearts. Two beautiful pairs. Forever homes still to find. Could yours be the one? 🏡❤️

Please share to help Zane, Zola, Kyra and Lyra find their people! 🙏🐾

🐾 Arabella is looking for an indoor forever home 🐾Arabella is around 2.5 years old and is searching for a loving, indoor...
01/11/2026

🐾 Arabella is looking for an indoor forever home 🐾

Arabella is around 2.5 years old and is searching for a loving, indoor-only home where she can feel safe, cherished, and truly loved. ❤️

When Arabella first came into our care, she found people quite scary. She would hide away and needed plenty of time, patience, and understanding to begin feeling safe.

Fast forward to today, and Arabella has discovered that humans can be pretty wonderful! 🥰 Especially when they provide belly rubs, which she now considers an essential part of her daily routine. She loves curling up on the sofa for cuddles, but she also has a fun, energetic side that shines through when she feels comfortable.

Arabella does have a sensitive tummy, so her diet needs a little extra care. At the moment, the only food we’ve found that agrees with her is Catit Cuisine Fillet. We’re continuing to explore other options, but potential adopters should be aware that maintaining her current diet comes with an additional cost.

🏡 Arabella’s ideal home:
🐱 She must be the only pet.
👶 A home without young children.
🏠 An indoor-only home where she can feel safe and secure.
❤️ A patient, understanding person who will let her settle in at her own pace and give her all the love and reassurance she deserves.

Arabella has come such a long way, and it’s wonderful to see her growing in confidence. She deserves a home where she can continue to blossom, enjoy endless sofa cuddles, and receive all the belly rubs her heart desires. 💕

✨ Arabella is spayed, microchipped, and fully vaccinated.

Could you be the special person Arabella has been waiting for? If you think you could offer her the safe, loving forever home she deserves, please send us a private message to apply. 💌

Let’s help Arabella find her happy ever after! 🐾❤️

01/11/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who bid in our auction! If you have won an item, as listed below, please send us a message to we can make arrangements for payment and getting your items to you 😺

1. 2 outdoor lights: Charmaine Rees £25
2. Step ladder: Charmaine Rees £12
3. Tall Christmas tree with 2 sets of lights: Melanie Pye £10
4. 5ft plain Christmas tree: Ciara Miller £5
5. Amazon basics paint sprayer: Charmaine Rees £10
6. Tactical vest & small bag: Phillip Caterer-Stentiford £12
7. Vacuum lifter: Charmaine Rees £20
8. Godfrey heater: James Eaton £15
9. Solar street light: Penny Newman £10
10. Solar panel: Samantha Ridge McCann £10
11. Automatic garden booster pump: Paul Cooper £10
12. Hanging ceiling pendant light: Charmaine Rees £10
13. Selection of items: Phillip Caterer-Stentiford £27
14. Metal bed frame: no bids
15. AGM mobile phone: Rita Bee £10
16. External door magnet lock: no bids
17. Christmas tree with LED lights: Graeme Gleaves £10
18. Wireless earbuds: Charmaine Rees £10

Susan’s last 2 kittens are still looking for a home! These are the 2 dumped kittens that this wonderful mum adopted as h...
31/10/2026

Susan’s last 2 kittens are still looking for a home! These are the 2 dumped kittens that this wonderful mum adopted as her own 🥰

UPDATE: ADOPTED🐈‍⬛🖤 MEET HANDSOME DANNY – LOOKING FOR HIS FOREVER HOME! 🖤🐈‍⬛Could you be the special person Danny has be...
31/10/2026

UPDATE: ADOPTED

🐈‍⬛🖤 MEET HANDSOME DANNY – LOOKING FOR HIS FOREVER HOME! 🖤🐈‍⬛

Could you be the special person Danny has been waiting for? 🥹❤️

This gorgeous little boy is now 12 weeks old and, sadly, is the last of his litter still waiting to find his forever home. All his brothers and sisters have found their families, and now it's Danny's turn to find someone to love him!

Danny is a wonderful little character. He's adventurous, brave, playful and full of curiosity, but he also has the sweetest, cuddliest side. He's the perfect combination of a cheeky little explorer and a loving lap companion! 🐾

We really want to find Danny a home where he can thrive, so a home with another young, friendly cat is essential. He would love a feline friend to play with, learn from and grow up alongside.

Danny is:
🐾 Fully vaccinated
🐾 Up to date with flea and worm treatments
🐾 12 weeks old and ready to find his special family!

🏡 The home we're looking for:
We want Danny to have a safe and loving environment, ideally on a safe road with a garden, where he can enjoy a happy and secure life. A home with another young cat to keep him company is a must.

❤️ Could you be the one to change Danny's story?

If you think you could offer this handsome little boy the loving, forever home he deserves, please contact Katie on 07547830646.

Please share to help Danny find his special someone. Let's make sure he's not waiting much longer! 🐈‍⬛🏡❤️

💙 SUSAN’S STORY: THE CAT WE REFUSED TO GIVE UP ON 💙Some rescue stories stay with you forever, and Susan’s is one we will...
30/10/2026

💙 SUSAN’S STORY: THE CAT WE REFUSED TO GIVE UP ON 💙

Some rescue stories stay with you forever, and Susan’s is one we will never forget. 🥹

Susan came into our care as a stray after giving birth in a garden. One of our wonderful volunteers rescued her and her four newborn babies. When four more tiny kittens were found abandoned in a plastic bag, two went to another mum, while Susan welcomed the other two into her family as her own.

Suddenly, this beautiful girl was caring for SIX tiny babies and being an incredible mum to them all. ❤️

Then came a shocking twist.

During what should have been a routine vet check, we were told Susan had heart failure and end-stage kidney disease. The recommendation? Euthanasia that very day.

We were horrified. We simply couldn't understand how this devoted mum could suddenly be considered beyond help.
We refused to give up on her. 💙

The vet practice kept Susan and her kittens there for around THREE hours with their fosterer and did not want to let them leave. We were told Susan was too unwell and should be euthanised that day and they would find someone to hand-rear her kittens. We were confused, how could we now be faced with these kind of decisions. In the end we had to insist on taking them all home and sign a disclaimer confirming we were going against veterinary advice to euthanise Susan.

We made the decision that as long as Susan wasn't suffering, even though she may only have a short time left she deserved the chance to spend that time doing what she clearly wanted to do — giving her six babies the very best start in life. She had already been through so much, and we simply couldn't take away that chance without giving her an opportunity. We would of course have rushed her to our regular vet immediately if we thought she was suffering in any way 💙

And what happened next? Susan carried on being the wonderful mum she'd always been! She cared for all six kittens beautifully, gained weight with good food and showed no signs of the devastating illnesses we'd been warned about.

When she was later checked by our regular vets, we were relieved to discover that her blood tests were perfectly normal. Even more incredibly, after multiple checks and a scan, our vets could find absolutely no signs of heart failure or any underlying heart condition.

We were overjoyed! And also very confused!

We may never know why the original findings and diagnosis were so concerning, but we're incredibly grateful we gave Susan the chance she deserved. She was initially underweight, but had been straying and had 6 nursing kittens under 2 weeks old. She was also stressed at being at the vets and it was very hot weather. But markers showing as so unwell that euthanasia was suggested in what was actually a healthy cat still confuses us 💔

🐈‍⬛🖤 But now is Susan's turn to have the loving perfect future she very nearly missed out on!

This gorgeous British Blue girl is around 3–4 years old, lovely and friendly, and ready to find a forever home of her own.

Susan has now been spayed and microchipped and is booked to start her vaccinations next week.

She must be the only pet, as she doesn't enjoy the company of other animals.

An indoor-only home is preferred, ideally with a cat-proof balcony. A secure private garden may be considered with supervised garden access only. She must not roam freely outdoors.

Susan has spent so much of her life surviving and caring for others. Now she deserves a safe home, a cosy bed and someone who will cherish her forever.

Could you be the happy ending this brave girl deserves? 💙

📩 To apply to adopt Susan, please send our page a private message.

Daisy & Cindy adopted, Mochi & Theo available. 🐾💕 MEET MOCHI, CINDY, THEO & DAISY — LOOKING FOR THEIR FOREVER HOMES! 💕🐾🏡...
29/10/2026

Daisy & Cindy adopted, Mochi & Theo available.

🐾💕 MEET MOCHI, CINDY, THEO & DAISY — LOOKING FOR THEIR FOREVER HOMES! 💕🐾

🏡 Four gorgeous souls, two special pairings, and so much love to give! ❤️

This beautiful little family is ready to bring cuddles, playful antics and endless purrs into their new homes. We’re looking for loving families who can offer these special kitties a happy future in their pairs. 🐱✨

🌸 MEET THE FAMILY!

🐈 Mochi – The Loving Mama
Around 1–1.5 years old, Mochi is a friendly, laid-back girl who takes everything in her stride. She adores her babies and lovingly grooms them every day. She’s confident around new people and has such a gentle, easy-going nature. 💕

🖤 Cindy – The Little Lovebug
This beautiful black kitten might be a little shy at first, but her personality soon shines through! She’s the friendliest of the kittens and absolutely melts when she receives pets and a good brush. 🥰

🤵 Theo – The Playful Tuxedo
Handsome Theo is the biggest kitten and a bundle of fun! He loves zooming around, chasing his own tail and comes running as soon as he hears the treat bag. This boy is guaranteed to keep you smiling! 😹

🐯 Daisy – The Curious Sweetheart
Our gorgeous tabby girl is affectionate, brave and always ready for her next adventure. Every morning, she runs to greet you with the cutest little meow. How could anyone resist? 💗

💕 OUR SPECIAL PAIRINGS

🐾 Mochi & Theo – loving mama and son, ready to start their next chapter together.

🐾 Cindy & Daisy – two beautiful girls ready to continue their adventures side by side.

✨ A LITTLE MORE ABOUT THEM

🎂 Kittens’ date of birth: 19 August 2026
🐱 Kittens’ age: 10 weeks old
💉 All have started their vaccinations.
💗 Mochi has been neutered and microchipped.

🏡 THEIR IDEAL FOREVER HOMES
We’re looking for loving, responsible homes for each pair, with a private garden safely away from main roads.

Could you offer Mochi and Theo, or Cindy and Daisy, the wonderful future they deserve? In return, you’ll receive twice the cuddles, twice the entertainment and so much love! 🥹❤️

📩 INTERESTED IN ADOPTING?
Please send our page a private message to apply.

Please share to help Mochi, Cindy, Theo and Daisy find their happily ever after! 🐾💛

Ash is still looking for a home!
29/10/2026

Ash is still looking for a home!

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136 Cherry Orchard Road
Croydon
CR06BB

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