Finding Forever Homes for Cats in Bristol and Wales
Hello, we’re Bristol and Wales Cat Rescue, a small and friendly group of volunteers dedicated to finding loving homes for cats and kittens in need.
We rescue, foster and rehome hundreds of cats every year across the South West and Wales, cats that have been badly treated, abandoned or just unwanted. Most of our pusses have no special requirements, and are waiting to spend an afternoon purring away on a comfy sofa.
We do things a little different around here. All of cats are fostered either in our own homes or in purpose-built, warm, secure pens in our gardens. We don’t have any sterile facilities, and we don’t put cats to sleep unless it’s the only option recommended by a vet.
Nothing makes us happier than seeing a cat or kitten find their forever home, which is why we accept adoptions from families with lots of different lifestyles and locations.
Latest Cats Looking for Fur-ever Homes
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Smokey
Foster in BristolThis little guy may be the brother of our girlie Amber. They were both found as strays in the same area but were taken in by different people and the connection was only made when Smokey went to the same vet for his vaccination. "Now 16 weeks, he was very timid and scared when we first saw him but as the days went on he warmed to us and became more confident and eventually he let us smooth him. We agreed to look after him whilst we try and find him a new home. Smokey is a sweet and and friendly boy, he would like a family with older children and a garden away from busy roads for when he's a big boy! He's a lovely little kitten, he now loves a cuddle and hasn’t scratched or tried to bite anyone who’s met him. Plus he's perfectly litter trained :)" Had first vaccination, will have second vaccination and chip this week plus 5 weeks free insurance. Email us at [email protected] with your address and a contact number for this gorgeous little void. - New
Meep
Foster in BristolThis is 14 week old girly whirly Meep. She is a chatty, busy little kitten. She entertains herself with her toys and whizzes round the house in-between times. She loves tellybox, we watched athletics together last week and she has tried to help out with knitting (but she is rubbish). Meep would be okay with gentle children and possibly a young, welcoming cat. She will need a quiet location with a safe garden away from busy roads and ideally a cat flap. Although initially shy she is soon on a lap and rubbing around legs! Good with other cats too. Chipped, had first vaccination plus 5 weeks free insurance. - New
Ronnie
Foster in Bristol, ReservedLittle Ronnie was adopted by a family from a friend, only to find their child was severely allergic. So, at only 18 months, she's on her 3rd home, at least, already 🙁 Ronnie is a beautiful young lady who is looking for a quiet home where she can thrive and be your best friend. She has shown interest in the outside world, and would love a safe garden or enclosed catio where she can explore, but if she has dedicated people, home a lot, to play with her a few times a day to burn off her kittenish energy, she could be suitable for an indoor home. While she remained elusive and incredibly skittish for the first week or two, over time she has really come into her element - she loves following us around, and her tiny trills to ask for playtime are a real joy. She is very relaxed when the home is quiet. She loves exploring every tiny little space she can and is deeply inquisitive - especially if she can get into a tight, hard to get back out again spot! However, her one true obsession is a bird toy that will be an essential purchase should you wish her to be yours - this is played several times a day, where she goes absolutely bonkers. While she is not yet a lap cat, I think in time with the right person she will be - she often comes to sit and snuggle on the sofa. She needs a home with no other pets, (as advised by her previous owner) and with older teens/adult only home to keep things calm.We therefore think she would be a great match for you if you work from home, in order to keep her company. Although she loves to have a couple of safe hiding spots, she will always be found snoozing in the same room as you once she is settled. She's now confident enough now to play hide and seek Pros: A literal angel sent from heaven, I wish we could keep her. She can do no wrong. Cons: Sometimes she looks as though she’s seeing through you, time and space to the next dimension. Neutered, chipped, vaccinated with 5 weeks free insurance. Ping us an email with your address and a contact number, to [email protected], for this magnificent set of whiskers!!
Our Longest Foster Residents
Trixie
Foster in BristolHer owner took her on from a neighbour and had her for around 9 years until he suddenly had to leave the country recently. Another little puss who didn't have a clue what was happening and took a few weeks to settle. "Hi I’m Trixie, approx 12 years old. My foster mum says I’m sweet but spicy . I was very shy at first and didn’t know how to act so I wasn’t the friendliest cat but over the weeks I have learned to trust and now I love to climb into bed at night and be stroked to sleep with a huge purrrrrr . I love to play chase with my toys and love to chase the laser pen. I don’t much like to be picked up and I’m not a lap cat ..yet, I'm quite an independent girlie in that regard so I would be best suited to a home where I can come and go with no other pets or young children. I really, really don’t like mum's other cats! I would love a garden away from busy roads to explore as mum says I’m very eager to get out into the big outside world again. I have been to the vets and have a clean bill of health apart from being a bit chonky! In time, with trust and love, I will become your best friend and follow you everywhere." Neutered, chipped, vaccinated with 5 weeks free insurance. If you're looking for a plumpcious panther, please mail us at [email protected] with your address and a contact number 🙂
Ada, Beatrice and Prudence
Foster in Bristol, ReservedA tantalisingly, top-notch trifecta of tasty terrificness : Ada, Beatrice & Prudence These 3 girls have been in with us since they were 3 weeks old; they were found in a trailer with no mum around so had to be hand reared. Very sadly their tiny brother, who was much smaller, didn't make it despite extensive vet treatment 🙁 They are now nearly 13 weeks and are ready to find their new home, we want them to stay together as they are very close and do everything as a trio. They're full of beans and love nothing more than bombing around the house and causing chaos until it's time to crash and then they love a lap to curl up on. Ada (ginger girlie) is the least confident so a home with older children would be best and access to a garden away from busy roads is a must. Chipped and vaccinated with 5 weeks free insurance, BWCR will cover the cost of their neutering at either the PDSA or Fernlea vets. We know it's a big ask but these gorgeous babies love each other -please send us an email to [email protected] with your address and a contact number if you have room in your heart and your home
Oscar
Foster in BristolOscar our next lovely Charlie Alpha Tango Oscar was originally living in Cornwall with his elderly owner until she sadly passed away. Her grandson took him on and brought him to Bristol, but he lives in a small flat with no garden access and Oscar is desperate to be outside again. He's a charming young fellow, 5 years old and quite chonky! He is super friendly and playful once he gets to know you but he can get a little overexcited when playing and may take a swipe or nibble - he just has a lot of energy to burn and nowhere for it to go at the moment! He's just begun sitting on our laps, but loves to be on the floor near his humans, rolling and showing his soft tummy off 🙂 He's extremely curious about the world outside and is longing to explore so definitely needs a garden away from any busy roads. He'd be happiest in a quieter household as he's not used to children, other cats or dogs. He's such a sweet boy who's a bit discombobulated with all the upheaval he's been through. Neutered, chipped, had first vaccination plus 5 weeks free insurance. Oscar's no grouch so send us an email to [email protected] with your address and a contact number if he's the one for you 🙂
Visit Our Charity Shop
Through our lovely donators and customers, our shop in Nailsea has become the biggest source of contributions for Bristol and Wales Cat Rescue.
All of the shop profits go towards to our increasing vet bills – from neutering, spaying, chipping and vaccinations to the complex needs of some of our more special residents. Our shop is crucial for our cats, and donations of sellable goods are always very warmly received.