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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Derek
Foster in BristolMeet Derek (2.5 years old): a sweet young gentleman who's been given a second chance at life 🖤🤍Previously a house cat, Derek was rescued at a vet surgery in Wales where he was scheduled for euthanasia for being "aggressive". The poor boy was on the vet's table ready to be put to sleep, when the vet quickly found he actually is a soft and gentle soul, and just hadn't been properly socialised or cared for in his previous home (he had been kept in a single room since a kitten) - anything but "aggressive".Derek has since been living with his foster couple in Bristol and has come a long way since then. He is friendly, inquisitive and loves head scratches and treats.Though he is still timid and needs a lot of TLC, Derek is becoming more confident every day, and is now ready to settle in his forever home. Could you be the one to give Derek and give him the happy home he so rightly deserves?Due to his background, Derek needs a calm, quiet home without children and or other pets. He'd also love a safe outdoor space away from busy roads to explore and get some exercise.Neutered, chipped, had first vaccination with 5 weeks free insurance.Ping us an email to [email protected] with your address and a contact number if you can offer this sweet lad the home he deserves. 🙂 
Reggie
Foster in Bristol, ReservedAnother little puss let down by his humans. - when their tenancy ended and they moved out, they just left Reggie behind to fend for himself. 🙁Fortunately, a kind group of neighbours made sure he was fed and sheltered, but as it grew colder, he came into foster in October ’24.He is a delightful boy and quite a character. He is 5-6 years old and full of energy. He slept like a baby for a good few days, then quietly came out of his shell. He was neutered and had a dental while in foster, with 4 teeth being removed, but he coped admirably. He has a great appetite and is a big cat, although his weight is in the healthy range for a big boy. He’s clearly been in a few scrapes in his previous life, so his ears are a little tatty.Reggie would be a great little friend and shadow. He loves to sit alongside you and snuggle up at night. He loves his zoomies, especially chasing his ball. He wants to be friends with our older cat but can be a bit dominant. He likes to be petted but will give a small nip when he’s had enough, not so bad now he has fewer teeth 🤣 We’d suggest that he should therefore go to a home where any children are over 10 yrs old, so they understand to be gentle with him.He'd love a garden away from busy roads/catio to keep him safe.Neutered, chipped, vaccinated with 5 weeks free insurance.Ping us an email to [email protected] with your address and a contact number if this cute little smudgy face has melted your heart ❤️
Suki
Foster in Bristol, ReservedAnother tortie and yet another unchipped stray 🖤🧡She turned up in a lady's garden, very shy and scared, and it took a few months to win her trust and, with no success finding her owner, she's now come to us.Suki is a gorgeous girlie looking for her furever home. Between 2-3 years old, whilst not yet a lap cat, she is very friendly and likes head bumps and strokes and will reward with a gentle purr. Shy at first, Suki appears to have a lovely temperament and likes a mix of company and her own space so will suit a home that has space for some quiet time for her (she currently spends a few hours a day under the bed), as well as people around so that she can seek them out when she chooses! After a few weeks with her foster family, she is beginning to play and would very much enjoy a garden away from busy roads/catio to keep her safe. She never fusses for food but does seem to enjoy a fishy treat. We don't know what she's like with other cats unfortunately.We're not sure if she's spayed and the vets won't open her up to check if bits are missing. There are no signs of recent pregnancy/kittens but if she does come into season, BWCR will pay for her to be spayed.Vaccinated and chipped with 5 weeks free insurance.Email us at [email protected] with your address and a contact number if this little wonder of nature - a calm tortie no less! - appeals.
Our Longest Foster Residents
Maddie
Foster in Bristol, ReservedWe also have Maddie now ready for her next big adventure She's the mum of Hazel and was very scared when she first arrived but has relaxed considerably and now loves her strokes and a fuss made of her. She'll need a quieter home with people happy to give her time to settle but she absolutely loves to play with toys so that will be the way to her heart! She's only young, about 2 years, so just a big kitten herself now she's not having litter after litter. We're not sure what she's like with other cats so probably best as an only and she deserves to be someone's special Princess now after living on the streets. Neutered, chipped, vaccinated with 5 weeks free insurance. If you're mad for Maddie please drop us a line at [email protected] with your address and a contact number, thank you 🙂
Milo and Nermal
Foster in Bristol, ReservedOur kittens found living behind a shop are ready for rehoming ❤️ Mum did a great job of feeding her 6 tinies and keeping them safe but they needed trapping and were very scared when they arrived in foster. Mum has found herself a home with her fostermum and her first kittens needing a home are Milo and Nermal. Oh so cute and must stay together, they still need more socialisation - Nermal is still very shy, but is getting better every day, Milo is a little more outgoing. They love to cuddle up together on their radiator bed and really enjoy playing with feather teasers. They love lick e lix treats and it's easy to stroke them then so that's definitely the way to their hearts. They would also benefit from a friendly existing puss to show them the ropes and some patient hoomans who are up for a little challenge. The rewards are huge though - nothing beats that first purr, that first snuggle! They'll need a garden away from busy roads/catio to keep the safe. About 4 months old, neutered, chipped, vaccinated with 5 weeks free insurance. Send us an email to [email protected] with your address and a contact number if loving on two lil cuties could be your New Years Resolution 🙂
Mischief and Myrtle
Foster in Bristol, ReservedOur final two shop kittens are.....Mischief and Myrtle 🖤🤍"4 months old, they're lovely sisters from a litter of 6 born outside, but in foster since being caught at 5/6 weeks. They are still a bit nervous and just need more time.Mischief is a gentle girl, playful and curious. She will let you smooth her from neck to tail.Myrtle is still more wary, a quiet pretty little girl, she can be smoothed while licking Lick e lix so it won't take her too long to gain in confidence.They need their very own hoomans to bond with now - the shy ones tend to become superattached Velcro kitties!They'll need a quieter home and a garden away from busy roads/catio to keep them safe. An existing friendly puss to take them under their wing would be most acceptable too."Neutered, chipped, vaccinated with 5 weeks free insurance.Calorie-free M and Ms - just what you need after all that Christmas chocolate! Drop us an email to [email protected] with your address and a contact number, thank 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.