Two sister cats are looking for a new home because their owner can no longer keep them.

Isla and Ivy, five, were handed over to Worthing Cat Welfare Trust when the owner had to go into a care home.

The pair, who can be shy around strangers, have been described as loving, affectionate and great company.

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They are now in need of a patient adopter to help them settle into a new adult-only home together.

The pair can be shy when they first meet strangers (Image: Worthing Cat Welfare Trust)

More information about the pair and their needs can be found at https://www.worthingcatwelfaretrust.org/cats-available-now/.

A spokesman for the trust said: "Five-year-old sisters Isla and Ivy came into our care because unfortunately their owner had to go into a care home.

"They were very much loved and were great company.

The pair are said to be great company (Image: Worthing Cat Welfare Trust)

"They are a bit shy and timid around strangers but soon show their loving, affectionate personalities once they have time to settle.

"They need a caring and patient adopter who is willing to let them come around in their own time.

"Isla and Ivy need to be the only pets in the home, and they can live with children over the age of ten."

The cats are just two of many at the centre who need new homes.