Bristol And Wales Cat Rescue

Working Together To Give Cats A Second Chance

IN PRAISE OF OLDER CATS

Older cats are always harder to re-home especially during kitten season when they are completely overlooked in favour of the little cuties.

BUT older cats make wonderful pets:

They don't wreck the house!

They are more relaxed and love their cuddles - they make great lapcats.

They are much less demanding and are happy to be left on their own.

They don't go far and many are content to be indoor cats - a bonus for people living in flats or on busy roads.

Older cats make great companions for older people but  many senior citizens believe they cannot own a cat because they don't have transport or they are less able than younger people.

RUBBISH!! Older people make wonderful owners , they have more time and often more patience!

We provide a full support service - trips to the vets, help with medication etc and we are always at the end of the phone.

The benefits of cat ownership have been scientifically proven:

Cat owners are more active and more sociable, they have better physical health, recovering from heart attacks more easily and making less trips to their GP.

They have better mental health, they are happier with another little soul to look after - it gives them a focus and a reason to get up in the morning.

Loneliness is a terrible thing and a little furry friend improves their whole quality of life, increasing social interactions and providing companionship.

Have you an elderly friend or relative who would love some company?

Please consider one of our golden oldies:

Mario

Lovely fuzz butt Mario is looking for a retirement home after a few years roughing it on the street. He's over 10 but no-one can say exactly - he's been checked by the vet and is in good health.

Mario loves his bed and would be happy never going outside again - he's had quite enough of that thank you very much!

He's fine with other cats -he just ignores them - and he loves attention and fussing from his humans. NO SUGGESTED DONATION BEING HOMECHECKED

Jess and Janie

Jess came to us at 6 months old. Prior to this she had a tough time & was treated badly (exposed to cannabis & malnourished). She's wary of other cats & likes to keep herself to herself. She can find it hard to trust people but when she does trust someone this will be shown immediately upon meeting. She has a limit to how much physical attention she is happy to receive & where on her body she is stroked (not keen on her legs or tummy being touched but absolutely loves her head being stroked & caressed). To her two legged friends she is very very loyal, friendly & loving. Although she is in the Autumn of her life she is still playful & loves nothing more than a toy covered with catnip. She is fine around children but prefers households where she can have peace, quiet, freedom & undivided love, attention & lap time. Other animals such as dogs would be unsuitable for her. Jess loves nothing more than to feel completely safe, relaxed, warm, pampered & loved. Jess is 13 years old and has a heart murmur which requires daily medication.
 
Janie has been with us her entire life. She is an extremely loving, gentle & friendly cat who loves nothing more than complete & utter undivided attention. She loves lots of physical attention & has never scratched, bitten or struck out at anyone in all her years. She makes friends easily & trusts everyone she comes into contact with unconditionally. She knows no malice & it shows. She gets on with other cats, mainly ignoring them. She loves children. She enjoys the odd spot of hunting once in a while & may be partial to bringing in a feathery friend or two if she gets the chance to catch anything. She has never shared her home with anything other than other cats (her mother mainly) so re homing without other animals would be preferred. She is mainly an outdoor cat but also enjoys a cozy lap too. She is what could be described as the perfect family cat.
Janie is 12 years old and is the daughter of Jess so we would like to keep this lovely pair together.
 
Jess and Janie are currently in Trowbridge and there is no suggested donation for their adoption.
 

 

Why adopt an older cat?

Well meet Fluffy: 

Her owner says, "We adopted Fluffy at age 10+ and she's been in excellent health, no trips  to the vets apart from vaccinations, is chilled and great with my respectful children.  We would certainly take on an older cat again.  We are so grateful to have a mature cat that's litter trained and doesn't scratch the furniture. 

She is a real character.  Every time I come anywhere near the PC Fluffy is straight up on to the desk, well onto the chair and then onto the desk! She lies down to sleep but in such a funny position!  I know people may not want to adopt an older cat, but I would highly recommend it.  What you see is what you get!  Thank you Bristol and Wales Cat Rescue for Fluffy."