A CAT-ASTROPHE is looming for a feline charity because people are unwilling to adopt adult moggies.

'Cats in Leyland Aid and Welfare Society' (CLAWS) cannot home adult cats because people only want to adopt kittens.

Nicky Rollinson, who runs the charity, said: "Nobody wants them, everybody wants kittens. But cats need homes too."

CLAWS takes on cats when they have been abandoned or people are unable to look after them.

But there are now 15 cats ready to be adopted with 30 on the charity's waiting list.

The charity does not let cats be put down, but the backlog means its fosterers are unable to help other cats in need.

Nicky said: "There are pluses to owning a cat rather than a kitten. They don't ruin your furniture and don't need as much attention. They are also very relaxing and have helped people I know with medical conditions to relax." Nicky added that the cats have all been neutered. Fiona McBurney, a cat fosterer for CLAWS who lives in Greenside, Euxton, near Preston, has had the same three cats since May. She said: "The longer they stay here the more they think it is their home."

If you are interested in giving a cat a home contact Brenda at CLAWS on 01772 423218.