A cat that is the longest feline resident at a rescue centre is looking for his forever home.

Monty, nine, has watched fellow cats get adopted from Raystede in The Broyle, Ringmer, however has not yet been picked by any adopters himself.

He arrived at the centre in January after his family moved from a rural area to a town centre, which left him very stressed.

He is now living with a foster carer until he is adopted.

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He is currently living with a foster carer (Image: Raystede)

According to the rescue centre, he is a confident and outdoorsy cat who enjoys wandering, crossing roads, and hunting mice and birds in a rural location.

He would prefer a quiet, adult only home and wants to be the only pet around.

Raystede also said Monty enjoys his own space and likes being a lap cat on his own terms.

He also enjoys a head tickle and sharing a bed with his owner.

Monty's foster carer said: "Fostering Monty has been a complete joy for many reasons.

"He’s already established his unique personality and funny sometimes quirky characteristics.

"He’s a great companion preferring to sit on me or nearby for much of the day.

"He’s happy to be left alone whilst I’m busy and can entertain himself quite happily.

"His welcome when you return home is just heart-warming and certainly something I look forward to."

He loves to sit on windowsills and sleep (Image: Raystede)

More information can be found at https://www.raystede.org/adopt/cats/?animal=23674.

The rescue centre, which relies on donations, cares for a number of animals including dogs, cats, goats, hamsters, rabbits and chickens.

The charity was set up in 1952 by Mabel Raymonde-Hawkins from her cottage.

Since then, the centre has grown and helps more than 1,200 vulnerable animals each year from its 43-acre site.

A spokesman for Raystede said: " We’re passionate about creating a world where animals are treated with kindness, respect and understanding.

"It costs around £2.5 million a year to provide our vital care for animals. With no government funding, we rely entirely on donations and the generous support from our local community.

"All injured and unwanted animals deserve the chance to find their forever home. It is our mission and privilege to help make that happen."