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.

We don't have a rescue centre as such but foster in our own homes throughout the Bristol area therefore visits are by prior arrangement - but we're very flexible and open to visits pretty much anytime!

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.

Tiger was recently adopted from us and the little monkey has somehow forced himself out through the bathroom window and has gone missing.

Fishponds area - if you have any information please call us on 0844 2573525

Suky and Delilah  are sisters, approximately 17 months old who were rehomed at ten weeks as indoor cats because Suky was very timid as a kitten and Delilah has fused back legs.
They need to be rehomed again because sadly they are very stressed
following the arrival of a baby in their current household.  They need
a new forever home where they will get the cuddles and attention they
need, and where there are no babies or toddlers.

Suky
Suky was originally very very timid and hissy, however you would not
know it to see her now! She is very friendly and tactile and loves to
come for a fuss and a cuddle - on her terms of course!  Her favourite
toy is a stick with a bit of string tied to it - hours of fun, and she
will stand by it and stare at you until you come and play with her!
She loves to chase flies although rarely manages to actually catch
one.  

Suky has an imperforate tear duct in her right eye which just means her tears don't drain away as they should and she looks like she's crying sometimes!It doesn't cause her any problems and doesn't need any treatment.

Delilah
Delilah is a lovely dippy girl, a bit chubby round the edges because
her back legs don't straighten, so she is not as active as her sister.
 However she doesn't let it stop her and is more than capable of
climbing to the top of the cat tree!  She likes to be near you and
loves a fuss.  Her favourite game is to pounce on any moving body
parts under the duvet, so beware!  She hates to miss out and will
miaow to be let in if you are behind a closed door.

Both girls are neutered, chipped and fully vaccinated.

As you can see Suky's eye looks just fine!

The top photo shows the problem with Delilah's legs - this is as far as she straighten them but she can manage stairs no problem and climbs the cat tree quite easily. It may look distressing when you first meet her but it's all she's ever known and as the bottom picture shows it doesn't stop her playing! 

Suky and Delilah aren't the closest of friends - Delilah defers to Suky and so we think they'd be fine homed together or homed separately.

If Suky is homed alone then there's no reason she shouldn't go outside, Delilah will need to be walked on a harness or have an extremely secure garden if she's to go out.

Two lovely black and white sisters who have both had kittens recently. They came from a multi-cat household and were initially quite stressed but have chilled out a treat in foster care and are now relaxed and very affectionate, enjoying lots of fuss and cuddles. They like to wash each other all over and play together and they cry for each other when they're apart so we would like to home them together.

We realise that taking on two cats can be very expensive and because we really don't want to part these girls we're happy to waive one donation - so two gorgeous girlies for the price of one  - hey, everyone likes a bargain!!

They're only young, 2 years at most and spayed.

And a note from their foster mum:

Angel loves her cuddles but is quite independent and Tia loves to be with you and hang out.

Angel LOVES catnip!

Chammy is lovely and friendly but she can tell you when she's had enough (like a lot of cats!) so best with no young children.

She's a beautiful girl, playful and affectionate and she likes her food!

 Neutered and chipped, Chammy is about 2 years old

Pretty Jacie is a tortoiseshell tabby with white and is looking for a new home now her two kittens have flown the nest. She's a bit shy to start with but likes attention and a good old stroke; she was a stray for a while and had her babies in someone's shed so she's got out of the habit of cuddles and being spoilt but it's something she'd like to get used to again!

Jacie has improved a lot now and will come and ask for attention and enjoys a fuss although she will tell you when she's had enough so best with no young children. She's desperate to go outside too so would really love to be in a proper home where she can have a wander round the garden especially now she's been banned from some rooms for being way too interested in the pet hamster...!

Jacie is about 12-18 months old and neutered.

Sooty has raised 6 gorgeous kittens and has been a wonderful momma to them all but they've left home now and she wants some spoiling for a change!

She's soft and silky and loves to be stroked; her favourite hobby is lying on the windowsill lazing in the sunshine. She's laid back and affectionate and just wants a life filled with love and three tasty meals a day!

Sooty is around 2-3 years old and neutered.

Lovely tabby and white, Button is just a big wussy pussy. He's 4 years old and not happy about coming into foster; at the moment he's chosen a 'safe' spot from which to watch the world go by and just wails pitifully if you're anywhere near him.

He's not at all aggressive though and can be picked up easily - he then snuggles into you and enjoys the cuddle but as soon as you put him down he scurries back to 'his' corner! He'll be absolutely fine with a bit of time and he's definitely worth the effort - he's just a big baby really!

Even more of a baby is his handsome ginger and white brother Biscuit. He's hiding at the moment and looking at us with huge scaredy cat eyes! He'll be fine with someone patient and loving who can go at his pace.

Both boys are neutered and can be homed separately.

Lovely ginger and white boy who we rehomed recently, unfortunately he took a dislike to the existing cat and proceeded to boss him around unmercifully.

Chance is a cuddlebunny with his people and just a delightful little man who likes to play and 'help' you but he will need to be an only cat as he's such a bossy boots!!

Neutered and chipped

Floss helping with the painting! 

Meet Bibbi and Floss, two sisters around 3 years old who arrived a couple of weeks ago. These two cuteypies are a bit like chalk and cheese. After a bit of a shaky start Floss has settled in very well to her foster home and loves to be smoothed and have her furr ruffled. If you scratch her on the top of her head she is like putty in your hands and will purr for hours! She's a bit of a skinnyribs at the moment but is gradually eating more each day and loves to eat lots of yummy cat treats. Her favourite place to sit is on the computer keyboard whilst you are trying to write an email. 
 
Bibbi  (a.k.a Bibbi Bushtail or Squirrel!) on the other hand is rather more shy than her extrovert sister. She is extremely nervous around new people and hates sudden noises or movements. When she first came in to us she didn't actually move for 3 days except to eat food when we were out. She has however made good progress and when given patience and time loves to be tickled under her chin and made a fuss of. She has begun exploring the house but will quickly scramble back to her hideaway corner if she hears a noise. She patted her first piece of string this morning and also started to purr. If you pick her up and put her on your lap she will also sit and watch Eastenders with you quite happily! We are confident that if settled into a loving home Bibbi will make leaps and bounds and grow to be a wonderfully loving pet but she needs a caring owner willing to put the effort in to bring her out of her shell. Bibbi's favourite place to sit is inside the washing machine so watch out! She would also suit a home without children so she can relax and groom her loooong bushy tail.

Neutered and chipped and can be homed separately.

Meet Christopher. He is 13 years old and is really just a big bagpuss full of love and affection.  He's not crazy about the great outdoors but he does like to take a stroll occasionally and will walk around like the Lord of the Manor!  He tends to avoid children  but loves attention and sitting on the nearest lap for a cuddle. Neutered.

 No suggested donation

Katy is a black and white female cat, she is 4 years of age and has been neutered and micro chipped. She is a very independent cat who prefers to do her own thing and will only look to be fussed when it suits her! She spends much of the day sleeping indoors and the nights out doors. She is not keen on dogs or small children but is used to the hustle and bustle of a family house.

NO SUGGESTED DONATION

Smudge is a little sweetie of 9 years; she's a bit shy but it doesn't take her long to start nudging you for cuddles and she puts her paw on your hand and pulls you over to stroke her!

Smudge just wants a nice quiet home where she can have lots of attention.

Neutered.

Queenie is a beautiful girl but unfortunately she comes with baggage - if she were human we could give her some counselling  but all we can do is give her time....

Queenie is 8-10 years old and has lived all her life with an alcoholic owner; she flinches if you move too quickly and will be stroked for a short time but will let you know she's had enough by hissing. We know she was locked in a cupboard and also terrorised by a dog so it's not surprising she has issues.

When she first came into rescue she was terrified and landed her foster mum in casualty with a nasty bite but now, after 4 weeks, she smooches round your legs and likes to be smoothed - she's desperate for love and affection but is scared of being hurt instead. She hasn't attempted to bite since that first day and we think it's only a matter of time before she learns that she's safe and relaxes. She's a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde - really sweet and loving at times and a little madam at others.

Queenie is way too unpredictable for children but it would be wonderful if someone would give her a chance to finally find some love....

 Queenie has now started playing with a toy mouse and rolling on her back like a huge kitten - she must be feeling more secure - progress indeed!

AND she sleeps on the bed now AND she lets you pick her up - still waiting for that first purr though.....

You looking at me?!!

This was the best photo of Magic we could get as she was either smooching us for cuddles or running off to look after her kittens!

She's a very protective mum, hid her babies under the bed for the first three weeks and didn't want to know us but now they're more independent she's enjoying being herself again and likes a good old fuss.

Magic is a bit shy to start with but once she knows you she's a little sweetie; she's around 2 years old, neutered and looking for somewhere to make herself at home.

(Her kittens have all left the building).

Millie and Molly are 4 year old tortoiseshell and white sisters who get on very well. They like nothing more than curling up together for a snooze. Both are lap cats and will appreciate any cuddles you give them! They are indoor/outdoor cats who are trained to use a litter tray if needed. They have been owned since kittens and have been very well socialised. They are affectionate and relaxed kitties. Happy to sleep on your bed, or on a cat bed if you would prefer!

Both are vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. They have no medical conditions. BEING HOMECHECKED

Beautiful, dainty, petite Rose is pale ginger and white - very unusual. She's 12-18 months and came to us with her 3 kittens who have all left home now.

She's a little sweetie and likes to smooch for lots of stroking and fussing please! She's fine with other cats and is no trouble at all.

Neutered.

Gorgeous tabby boy with big green eyes; Widget is ultra friendly and loves his cuddles - more importantly he knows exactly what a fridge is for and is there, waiting expectantly, whenever you open the door!

About 1 year old, neutered and very fond of ham and cream cheese!

He also chats a lot - he's very laid back and would be great with children (so long as they're tall enough to open the fridge of course!!). BEING HOMECHECKED

 Bumble's a lovely, friendly girl but she doesn't like other cats much and keeps seeking refuge in the fireplace - actually, rephrase that - she's pretty much sooty grey from head to toe! She loves cuddles and will jump on your lap whenever she can and her favourite place to sleep is in the ironing basket putting sooty pawprints all over the clean clothes!

Very affectionate but not very brave....

The luscious Lucy, rescued with her four 'Twilight' kittens; she arrived with a raging temperature, horrendous diarrhoea and feeling very poorly. One course of antibiotics later and she's fighting fit and raring to go!

Lucy is sweet, gentle and loving despite not being looked after very well by her previous owners - she just loves her cuddles and hasn't a bad bone in her little body.

A tiny girl, little more than a kitten herself she's being a wonderful mum and would love a home of her own mid October when she's been spayed.

Well actually we call him Mister Tibbs as he's another bossy little man! If he wants to play then you have no choice but to join in but if you want to do something he doesn't? He'll just give you a whack with his paw and tell you to go away in no uncertain terms - Mr Tibbs is definitely a character!

He's about 3-5 years old and we rehomed him once but his family have just had a new baby and he's jealous of all the attention she's getting..

Mr Tibbs is a lovable rogue - naughty, disobedient, definitely his own man but also loving and entertaining and bright. You won't have a dull moment with this adorable little fellow.

Neutered.

2 gorgeous friendly boys 5 months old. Affectionate, confident and loving - just perfect!

One has an umbilical hernia which can be easily repaired when he's being neutered and we will pay for this part of the op.

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. 

Although an older cat, Lulu is lively and friendly and in very good health. Lulu is looking for a lap to lounge on in her dotage.NO SUGGESTED DONATION

Super friendly boy about 1 year old. Cisco is soo loving and has a wonderful personality - he follows you around like a dog and likes to 'help' with whatever you're doing!

He'll probably get overlooked because he's black but he has such a great character - you'll be missing out on one fantastic cat.

Neutered and fine with other cats.

Beebee is under a year old and has been left behind after an eviction.
A neighbour has taken him in and is caring for him but she doesn't want
to keep him. He is a friendly, sociable boy, enjoys helping with the
laundry (lol!) and will make a great companion.

Neutered