Recently I lost my two cats, Tamsin and Jasmin. Both aged 17 unfortunately had to be put to sleep due to ill health. They lived a good life to a great age. My house is bare without them!

I want two more cats, but while I can afford to feed them, I can't afford the adoption costs from any cat shelter. I obviously want a healthy cat, so can't consider adopting a cat that has not been checked and verified by a vet. Cats generally cost around £80 each to adopt from a cat charity, and my present finances do not allow me such one off outlays.

Please help my house become a home again. I love cats, and I am lonely without them.