Bristol And Wales Cat Rescue

Before we rehome a cat or kitten we will arrange to come and see you in your home, not to evaluate you or your home but simply to discuss with you all the costs and responsibility involved in adopting a cat or kitten. We will also need to take into account other pets, children, your location and what sort of cat you are looking for.

It may sound a bit intimidating but all our homecheckers are friendly and informative and it is more than likely you will end up swapping cat stories!

Having survived the homecheck you will then be invited to view some likely candidates at a fosterer's home. If you decide the cat isn't right for you, don't worry, just say so and we will do our best to find you the right one. However, if you like the cat and (s)he likes you and you have all the equipment (litter tray, cat carrier etc) you can take the cat immediately. We do however ask for a suggested donation of £50. Please view our How We Use Donations page to find out what the donation is for.

All our cats are neutered at 5 months and microchipped and some have also had their vaccinations. We also offer discounted neutering and vaccinations at our partner veterinary surgeries within the Bristol and Weston areas. As we rehome kittens from 8 weeks of age we will come to your home and chip them free of charge when they are big enough, again within the Bristol and Weston areas.

After 12 weeks another home visit will be arranged just to make sure everything is alright. If you have any questions or problems in the meantime, please feel free to contact the foster home or the homing line.

BEING HOMECHECKED - A cat being homechecked means that someone has expressed an interest in that cat and wishes to adopt pending a successful homecheck.

We operate a strict first come, first served system and no-one is allowed to view cats without first being homechecked or producing a vet's letter of recommendation nor will we let people see a cat that is being homechecked for somebody else.

Of course sometimes the homecheck will fail, or, on meeting the cat, people find it's not quite right for them so the cat then becomes re-available - we update this site at least once a day so please keep looking if there is a specific cat that you are interested in.

We always have cats on our waiting list to come in - where possible we try to re-home direct from the original owner to spare the cats a stay in foster which can be very stressful for them. We also have cats waiting in our sister rescue centres in Wales so if there isn't one that appeals to you please keep looking as the situation changes almost daily.

PLEASE DON'T FORGET OUR OLDER CATS WHO ARE CONSTANTLY OVERLOOKED - THEY MIGHT NOT BE AS CUTE AS A FLUFFY KITTEN BUT THEY ARE LOVING AND GENTLE AND SO DESERVE WONDERFUL HOMES IN WHICH TO SEE OUT THEIR RETIREMENT YEARS.

THEY DON'T ASK MUCH - A WARM LAP, SOME NICE FOOD AND A RUB BEHIND THE EARS - COULDN'T YOU SQUEEZE JUST ONE MORE IN??

PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT OUR GOLDEN OLDIES ON THE 'SENIOR KITTIZENS' PAGE.

No suggested adoption fee for our Old Age Pusscats but any donations very welcome.

Gorgeous tortie Pickle is 6-7 years old and a much loved girl but unfortunately she's become very unsettled around the new baby so her owners have very relunctantly asked us to rehome her.

She's a lovely girl who loves cuddles and attention, she can sometimes tell you when she's had enough though so best with no young children.

Pickle loves to sit on the windowsill and would like to be an only cat please as she wants all the smooching and spoiling for herself.

Spayed and chipped. BEING HOMECHECKED

Charlie is handsome black and white, 7 year old whose owner has sadly died. He has a temporary home but isn't happy sharing with other cats although he gets on just fine with the dog even sharing a bed in the photo above! He's a bit stressed and depressed and is overeating so really needs a loving new home asap.

He's a friendly boy who likes a fuss but doesn't like being picked up. When he was 18 months old he was hit by a car and broke his pelvis - he now walks like John Wayne and finds stairs a bit difficult but that doesn't stop him following you everywhere!

He also got bitten on the tail by another cat and had a huge, painful abscess so he's now very nervous of being approached from behind poor boy, so best with no young children just in case....

Neutered and chipped

NO SUGGESTED DONATION FOR CHARLIE 

Two gorgeous boys about 4 and 6 years old, Fatty is very confident and loving and likes to sit on your lap but you may end up with a dead leg as he's rather large! Jaffa is shyer but still affectionate and these two love each other and spend all their time together so we would like to rehome them as a pair.

Neutered.

I have 2 female black and white cats called Jessica and Charlie, Jess is approx 10 years old (originally from the RSPCA) and Charlie is 6. I feel I need to rehome them as I cannot provide the loving, stable home they deserve; they are both showing signs of stress and are unhappy. I believe this is a combination of being chased by my one year old daughter and being bullied by the two cats in the house behind us. 
Both girls have been spayed and microchipped. Jess is quite a shy and timid cat but does love to be smoothed (when she decides she wants to). She does go out but will not wander far as the previous owner used to keep her as a house cat (as a result of this she does not know how to use a catflap even though we have tried to teach her). Charlie is a more loving cat and will be smoothed as often as it is available, she also goes out and will wander a bit further a field but always come back for tea time and if she is called.
I really do not want them to go into cages in a rehoming situation, as it is me that is giving them away not something that they have done wrong, so I don't want them to feel as if they are being punished, especially as Jess has already been in a home before. I would also love for them to be rehomed together as they do cuddle and play together.

NO SUGGESTED DONATION FOR JESSICA AND CHARLIE

Pippy is a beautiful, sleek and shiny black cat 6 years old. She's been given up amid much heartbreak as the little boy is allergic to her.

Pippy will hide to start with a new home as she's not very brave but with some time and patience she will become an affectionate little cuddle bunny who loves to be fussed.

Spayed and chipped. BEING HOMECHECKED

Anyone want a pair of furry, purry bookends?!! Two gorgeous boys, 9 years old, friendly, affectionate and chatty.... when awake! Their favourite hobby is sleeping and they'd love to do it on someone's lap or sofa or bed - they're not fussy.

Neutered and fully vaccinated and used to living with three little girls so children don't phase them at all. Sam had his thyroid removed a year ago and is now fighting fit.

Marble is a beautiful tabby whose kittens have all left home and she needs some spoiling now. She has some oriental in her with a slightly pointed face and tiny little paws!

Marble's about 2-3 years old and has had a hard life so far - she must have been a pet at some time as she knows all about living in a house but time spent on the streets has made her very wary of people - we can only guess what she's experienced poor thing....

Marble now likes a fuss and being stroked, even headbutting for more; it just takes her a while to trust her humans. She likes other cats  and another friendly, confident cat for company would do her the world of good.

 Marble has now been spayed.

Kim is a beautiful grey girl of 15 years who is 'daft as a brush' and so soppy she'll headbutt you for more cuddles if she thinks you haven't stroked her long enough. She loves to sit on your lap and sleep on your bed and just likes to be with you so if you want a little friend she's perfect.

Fluffy Diesel is the boss (at least he thinks he is!), he visits the neighbours and everyone knows him it seems. This handsome lad is 16 years old and is very nosey - he wants to know what you're up to and will follow you around trying to help.

Gorgeous ginge Dumpstey is 15 years old and can be a bit shy but loves to sit on your lap and be stroked. He's very chatty and would be happy as an indoor cat.

All 3 are neutered with no health problems and can be homed separately - Diesel can be a bit bossy at times so he would probably be best as an only cat.

NO SUGGESTED DONATION

Lovely little Magic has beed diagnosed as having an allergy to grass and  be an indoor cat - the only problem is her owner is allergic to cats!

Magic is friendly and affectionate and likes to play so would love to be with a family.

Neutered and about 3 years old.

Lovely Lucy, 4 years old and stressed by the arrival of a new noisy baby.

Lucy is affectionate and still quite playful; she much prefers to be indoors and will still use her litter tray rather than go outside so would be happy as an indoor girl with all the home comforts on offer.

Neutered and chipped.

Abi and Alice, 2 gorgeous tortoiseshell sisters with the softest, silkiest fur. They were born in a shed and weren't handled as kittens but within 2 days of arriving in foster they've gone from terrified girls to little purrbags that cry for attention, love being stroked and brushed and even roll on their backs to have their tummies rubbed!

Archie is a little more scared but is coming round fast too. He enjoys being stroked and brushed and just needs a little more time to learn to trust these scary human things.

All 3 are absolutely beautiful and will make lovely pets given a chance.

About 6 months old and being neutered soon. They like other cats and could be rehomed separately but would like another friendly feline for friendship.

Being neutered shortly.

About to pounce! Sadie's a real livewire who loves to play so it's difficult to get a decent picture of her as she doesn't sit still much.

She's about 6 months and is shy to start with but is a very loving little girl once she knows you and is never far from your side.

 Neutered and chipped.

This is a big ask but we're looking for some kind soul to adopt all three of these beautiful kitties as they love each other. They're a little bit skitty and shy but Connie (ginger and white) will happily snuggle you and purr, Shelley (tortie) is the naughty one who likes to explore but still enjoys a fuss and Jasper has become a real cuddle bunny since he was neutered.

 Jasper could be homed on his own as he's suddenly become very friendly and much less scared.

Neutered, chipped and fully vaccinated.

 6 months old. BEING HOMECHECKED

Two part Siamese brothers (although you would never tell by looking at them!) whose owner has to go abroad to work. Thomas is all ginger and a bit shy although he regularly asks for cuddles; Dennis is ginger and white and likes to sit on you and nibble the end of your nose...gently!

They're 4 years old and neutered; they are looking for a home together as they love each other - when Dennis was once at the vets for a few days Thomas pined and wouldn't eat without his brother around.

Neutered. BEING HOMECHECKED

Grey tabby and white, Rambo is a nutter! He came in absolutely terrified and so aggressive we feared we could do nothing with him, It seems he was ill-treated in his previous home and as soon as he realised he was loved he morphed into the softest, soppiest boy who likes to climb all over you for cuddles.

He's 4-6 years old but plays like a kitten - funny five minutes? More like funny five hours! He likes to visit the neighbours and their cats for a chat and a cuddle and follows his foster mum everywhere like a dog.

If you want a cat with bags of personality then Rambo is perfect - he's very handsome too. Neutered. BEING HOMECHECKED

Boo adopted a couple and kept following them: to the shops, to the pub.... they hoped she would find her way home but whatever they did she just kept coming back!

Boo is a lovely girl of 3-4 years and likes to be made a fuss of; she's very affectionate and quite laid back as Tigger will testify!

Neutered and chipped. BEING HOMECHECKED

Lovely ginger and white boy also known as 'Chatty Man' because he never shuts up especially if he thinks there's any food on offer!

He's shy to start with and did hide behind the kitchen units for a week when he first arrived but now he's sooo affectionate - he loves being picked up and cuddled so, if you have a donkey you need the hind leg chatting off of, come and meet Biscuit!

He's about 2 years old and neutered.

'Andsome 'Arry is a shiny black boy with green eyes; he was out in all the snow sleeping on people's doorsteps asking to come in poor lad. He's a bit shy but after a couple of days he's headbutting for attention and snuggling on our laps and purring so it won't take long for him to make himself at home.

He doesn't like other cats - he's a bit of a wuss and they scare him....

Neutered and chipped.

Found skinny and starving, the way to this boy's heart is definitely through his stomach! Hickory is a smashing boy who likes to be fussed but also has an independent streak and can't wait to be in a proper home with room to explore and a garden to investigate. He's about 1 year old and looks to have a bit of oriental in him - he's definitely cross-eyed!

He's still very lively and playful and charges around at 100mph chasing his toys.

Will tolerate other cats but would be equally happy as an only spoilt boy.

Neutered and chipped.

These lovely boys are about 2 years old and may be brothers; they were found with Hickory, abandoned in the middle of nowhere, skinny and starving.

Both Smiffy and Doc have gone down with flu - Smiffy's eyes are nearly 100% now and Doc's poor ulcerated nose is almost completely healed so they'll be ready for their new homes very soon.

These two are a little shy to start with but are the gentlest, soppiest boys going once they know you and they love lots of affection.

Neutered and chipped. These two get on well so it would be nice if they could find a home together but not essential.

Cori is a cream Persian with brown, 8 years old and his friend  Shadow is an older boy of  12-14.

Cori was terribly matted and has been shaved, he'll need his babygro for  a while to keep him warm but he does look rather cute in it! He's a bit shy to start with but soon comes for cuddles and affection.

Shadow is no trouble, if he could sit on your lap all day he would be happy, purring his little head off. He just wants a lovely retirement home to relax in.

Both are fine with other cats - they just ignore them. These two can be homed separately; although they came in together they actually give each other a wide berth and aren't good friends!

 NO SUGGESTED DONATION FOR SHADOW- SHADOW REHOMED

Aaw- how cute is he!!

 BEING HOMECHECKED

Stray tabby boy taken in by a Good Samaritan, Cheetah absolutely hates other cats; he seems to be an alpha male and will happily see off all the competition.

He much prefers human company and is a handsome lad of 3-4 years old. He's a bit stressed in foster and can be a bit unpredictable - purring and enjoying a fuss one minute then whacking us the next because he's heard another cat mooching about. He'll be fine as an only cat where he can relax and rule the roost!

Cheetah is much more relaxed now- he's realised that the other cats aren't a threat now and is chillin'.

Best with no young children.

Neutered.

Pretty little tabby and white girl taken in as she was no longer wanted - friendly and affectionate but doesn't like other cats.

Neutered, about 3 years old and photo to follow.

Lovely brother and sister, very affectionate and loving. They try and push each other out of the way to be the first for cuddles!

About 6 months old and can be homed separately.

Pixie is black and white and her brother is the ginge.

Dixie is limping badly and appears to have an old injury that has never been treated - he's off to the scary vet for an X ray this week. It transpires that Dixie fell from a first floor window about 3 weeks ago and has obviously hurt himself badly.....

Brother and sister about 7 months old - brought up in a family environment and nice and friendly. One black, one tabby - photos to follow.

7 year old black cat; Pepsi's owners moved away and the neighbours have kindly taken him in but he's finding it hard to cope with their toddler.

He's a smashing boy, still quite playful and gets on well with their other cats and the big humans - it's just the little person he can't cope with!

 Neutered and vaccinated.

Handsome young man 1-2 years old who likes to play and get up to mischief.

Tia is neutered and likes everyone, human and cat!

Lovely little Holly has come from a multi-cat household and is terribly thin so we're busy feeding her up. She's a little sweetie 1-2 years old, fine with other cats and busy getting used to lots of attention in her foster home.

Neutered.

These cats are with Eileen, who runs Golden Lion Rescue, near Merthyr Tydfil.

If you would like to adopt one of these lovely cats they can come to Bristol. 

BATTY 

Lovely laid back boy who now lives with a noisy 3 year old in his foster home and doesn't bat an eyelid. Batty is a gentle giant and was living with 15 other cats which he found very stressful. He's very affectionate and likes to be with his humans. Neutered.

Well the name says it all! If you want a set of whiskers with a cat attached then here's your boy! Lovely lad, laid back and affectionate he loves people and other cats. He's had a rough time - he was hit by a car and needed his jaw wired but he's all recovered now and raring to go to a wonderful new home.

Neutered.

Well, he's had a battle or two on the streets judging by that cauliflower ear!

Max is a big softy, a lover not a fighter and he's happily sharing with three lovely ladies. He's around 18 months and just wants a warm bed and some spoiling.

Neutered.

6 months old and very sweet and affectionate these boys are well loved but their owner can no longer afford to keep them. Can be homed separately.

Neutered.

Deaf, white boy looking for a safe home indoors or with a very secure garden.

His current owners have kicked him out and they live on a main road so we need to find this lad a home as a matter of urgency before is killed by the traffic. BEING HOMECHECKED