United Kingdom : Catastrophes Cat Rescue

Catastrophes Cat Rescue was set up through our involvement in animal welfare campaigning in the ’70s and as we became established and our "no-kill" policy became known our work increased dramatically. Many of the cats have been abandoned or are simply unwanted because of a change in people’s circumstances - some have been ill-treated.

Our aim has always been to help any cat regardless of age, temperament or behaviour problems, be they wild or tame. Consequently, we tend to get desperate calls for help for elderly, feral and ’difficult’ to re-home cats. It would be true to say that many people have found that some of the larger organisations either turn away these cases or do not have a ’no-kill’ policy when it comes to these particular cats. In order to meet this need we have had to become a sanctuary as well as a cat rescue and re-homing organisation. The cats that are difficult to re-home are sterilised and innoculated. The elderly cats need constant monitoring of their health some are on special diets and medication. All of them are given the chance to live out their days in a peaceful home environment with the freedom of the country garden that surrounds the sanctuary.

Our work with feral cats involves spaying and neutering complete colonies and giving any necessary veterinary treatment. Feral cats are returned to their site of capture if long-term food and shelter can be provided. If not, they are relocated to a suitable farm or country home or have a home for life with us.

We believe that every cat deserves a chance to have a safe, caring and peaceful place to live and enjoy the rest of their lives. It’s surprising how often the most seemingly wild, unfriendly and ’spiteful’ cat that arrives hissing, spitting and lashing out, or has the most difficult and anti-social habits and behaviour, can change with love, care and lots of patience. Catastrophes believe that every life saved is worth the effort it takes and with your support more cats in need will have a bright future.

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