A forever home is being sought for two elderly cats who find themselves homeless in their senior years.

Lucky, 18, and her long-time companion, Yola, 16, were taken into care at Cats Protection Isle of Wight Cat Centre when their loving owners moved.

Now, after weeks of being overlooked by prospective new owners favouring younger cats over them, the charity is hoping someone will come forward to adopt the pair.

Mel Read, Cat Centre manager, said: “These girls are such sweethearts, and my heart sinks every day I see that these two elderly residents are still with us.

“It’s obvious to anyone who meets them that Yola and Lucky have known a lot of love in their lifetime, but they just met with some bad luck.

“We’re hoping someone on the island can change their luck and give these golden girls a home to enjoy life again.”

Anyone interested in adopting the pair should visit the Cats Protection website for more information.

As Yola and Lucky have grown together and taken strength from that during their recent experience in care, the charity is keen for them not to be separated and to be rehomed as a pair.

Sleek black cat Lucky and tortoiseshell Yola are used to children and have even lived with a dog, so, with the right introductions, they shouldn’t have any problem settling in a similar home again.

All they ask is for a home away from busy roads and with a garden to explore and laze in the sunshine.

Mel said: “They may be older, but age really is just a number for these fun-loving girls.

“They enjoy play time just as much as the younger cats in our care and we’re confident that they will like nothing more than snuggling down on your lap for fuss and a nap.

“What more could you ask for in any cat?”

 Yola and Lucky are available to be homed immediately and come neutered, microchipped and vaccinated.