AN ANIMAL sanctuary is appealing for people's help in finding homes for 12 abandoned cats.

The Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary is looking for homes for the dozen older felines who have a range of personalities and back stories.

As always there is a waiting list for admission into the Edenfield sanctuary as cats are abandoned at a regular rate – especially black ones.

MORE TOP STORIES:

A sanctuary spokesman said: "We have many cats to choose from and don’t be discouraged from adoption if you don’t have a large outside area, as some of our residents are house cats."

Here are some of the elder kitties who are on the hunt for their ‘furever’ homes.

Bleakholt is currently on the hunt for volunteers to help carry out ‘home checks’ for their animals.

Anyone who would like to help, can call 01706 822577 or email info@bleakholt.org for more details.