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
- New
Bettsy & Dolly
Foster in BristolA lady did a wonderful thing by rescuing two tabbies in need but they've turned out to be right bossy little madams! 💜💜 "I rescued Betsy and Dolly from a cattery in Majorca about a year ago, ( I had previously rescued their sister). My friend who owns the cattery was worried for them as they had been in a cage for 18 months so I decided to adopt them and move them to England. This was great for Betsy and Dolly but possibly not so great for my own cats. I have 2 older Maine coons and 2 younger orientals (1 of which is their sister). Betsy and Dolly are quite independent and confident cats and have absolutely no intention of being cats number 5 and 6 😬 Consequently it can get quite volatile. The 2 orientals have spent the last 6 months being beaten up and hiding under a sofa or a bed. It’s also not great for the older cats who just want peace and quiet They are also a little plump! Being caged and fed a lot for 18 months didn’t do their waistlines any good. So they need to go on a diet which I’m finding impossible as my original cats graze and Betsy and Dolly eat everything including the dogs' food if I’m not careful. 🙈 They are lovely funny friendly cats who just want to be loved and like nothing better than squeezing themselves into a hammock together. However I think they would be much happier in a home where there are no other cats. They would probably suit an older couple or a couple who work as they are quite confident and independent and happy in each other’s company. They have been used to an enclosed garden so something similar would be needed as I don’t think they have ever seen a car They are good with dogs - I have 2 Maltipoos (small dogs) and also used to have a big German shepherd/husky cross. They are just too bossy to live with other cats." Betsy and Dolly are about 2 and half yrs old, neutered, chipped, vaccinated (boosters due within next 3 months) plus come with 5 weeks free insurance. Are you ready to adopt a cat from Bristol & Wales Cat Rescue? Make sure you read our Adopt page and complete our Adoption Application form. [sf_button colour="accent" type="sf-icon-reveal" size="standard" link="/apply" target="_self" icon="fa-paw" dropshadow="no" rounded="yes" extraclass=""]Apply[/sf_button] Already passed the home check? Contact us if you’d like to adopt. - New
Molly
Foster in Bristol, Reserved🎶🎶 Good Golly, Miss Molly 🎶🎶 Molly is 14 yrs young and her favouritest thing in all the world is food so you'll need to watch her waistline! She's quiet and affectionate and likes to play when she's in the mood. She's very much a homebody and only goes outside briefly to have a little potter, smell the flowers, eat some grass and then she's back inside...where the food is! You may need to have a litter tray for her and she definitely won't be happy shut out so either a cat flap is a must or a slave to open the door and close the door and open the door... She'd like a quiet retirement home with no children or other pets and basically gastronomic delights on demand please hooman. Neutered, chipped, had first vaccination plus comes with 5 weeks free insurance. Are you ready to adopt a cat from Bristol & Wales Cat Rescue? Make sure you read our Adopt page and complete our Adoption Application form. [sf_button colour="accent" type="sf-icon-reveal" size="standard" link="/apply" target="_self" icon="fa-paw" dropshadow="no" rounded="yes" extraclass=""]Apply[/sf_button] Already passed the home check? Contact us if you’d like to adopt. 
Sheldon and Bella
Foster in Bristol, ReservedSome gorgeous tabbyness looking for new staff
"Sheldon (1 year) and Bella (7 months) are bonded and must stay together; while Bella is the more active of the two, they both enjoy curling up with each other multiple times throughout the day. Bella is an energetic teenager and loves playing with her human as well as cuddling up on your lap (or shoulder) as much as she can.Sheldon, on the other hand, is very cautious with new people and needs his own space before he gets to know you. He enjoys his own company most of the day but likes to occasionally play with his sister. Once he feels safe with you he can be very affectionate but is not a lap cat (yet!). They both enjoy a belly rub, following their foster mum around and sleeping near their human to feel safe. Because of Sheldon's personality they would like a quieter home with no young children and they're used to going outside so would live a garden away from busy roads."Neutered, chipped, vaccinated plus come with 5 weeks free insurance.
Our Longest Foster Residents
Bella
Foster in Bristol, ReservedAnd we have another Bella 💜 Bella is a sweet cat around 5 years old who came to us due to stress at her previous home. Her owners reported spraying and stress cystitis due to foxes and other cats in the area. Since she has been in her fosterhome she's been absolutely fine with no signs of stress at all - the only accidents were when a litter was used that she didn't like, fair cop! She's a lovely, confident, vocal little cat who loves to play and is taking great interest in the front door so will need a safe garden away from busy roads to explore. She's quite independent and can entertain herself but has curled up on the bed and loves to come and say hello in the evening before rushing off to play with something she's found. She is a real fan of being under or in things to relax, she loves her cat teepee so would recommend something similar for her in her new home. She's very curious and loves to give you a good lick when you come and say hello. She tolerates being picked up for a short amount of time and will chase after a handful of Dreamies. She gets a case of the Zoomies at least once a day soon and would love a chance to get rid of some of that energy! Ideally, she would suit a quiet home, perhaps someone looking for an independent cat or somewhere with older children that love to play with her but understand she isn't much for lap sitting right now (there are signs this might change as she gets to know you). Neutered, chipped, had first vaccination plus comes with 5 weeks free insurance Are you ready to adopt a cat from Bristol & Wales Cat Rescue? Make sure you read our Adopt page and complete our Adoption Application form. [sf_button colour="accent" type="sf-icon-reveal" size="standard" link="/apply" target="_self" icon="fa-paw" dropshadow="no" rounded="yes" extraclass=""]Apply[/sf_button] Already passed the home check? Contact us if you’d like to adopt.
Luna
Foster in BristolLovely little Luna would really like a home in time for ChristmasLuna is around 9 months old and very friendly; she's shy at first but once she’s out of her shell she’s very affectionate and smoochy and loves a tummy rub.She's very playful and energetic and came from a home with older children so she'd love to have some human playmates again to wear her out! She's a very well behaved little girl andwould love a garden away from busy roads to run off some of her energy.Neutered, chipped, vaccinated plus comes with 5 weeks free insurance.
Ollie & Oscar & Olive
Foster in BristolOllie, Oscar and Olive 💜💜💜 More beautiful kitties we trapped and saved -they were living in a large colony with no food supplied but their "people" thought it was OK to be over run with moggies where the kittens regularly just "disappeared" 🙄 We've trapped,neutered and relocated the feral adults too so they're all safe now. These kitties are timid and will need time to settle in a quiet adult-only home. They love each other so, ideally, we'd like them to stay together but if that's not possible then Ollie can go singly but *must* have a young feline friend in his new home. Ollie is a sleek black handsome boy (about 7-9 months) with a little tuft of white on his chest. He is a bit of a greedy boy, perhaps the most food-oriented kitty I have ever met! Food is a great way to bond with him and build trust. He loves to be near you, and has very recently graduated to being a lap kitty who can sit and enjoy belly rubs all afternoon. He especially likes to show his affection with licking - he loves licking us, and can contentedly lick his foster siblings for extensive periods of time. He’s a curious explorer who enjoys chasing string, toys, and toes under blankets. He has a unique but vigorous purr, which comes out with cuddles, food, and even when he’s just lying around! Oscar is a fluffy black and white kitty of about 4 months old and is a very curious boy. He loves to be wherever anything interesting is happening! Some of his favourite activities are basking in the sun, falling off of sofas, and big luxurious stretches. He is luxuriously soft and well-groomed; he’s a meticulous cleaner who loves a good after-dinner groom. Oscar is still very skittish and easily startled, but once he gets used to you he’ll want to sit on or near you all the time. He’s almost always just an arm’s reach away, and has a beautiful, relaxing purr. He also gets excited about food and tries to convince us he hasn’t been fed shortly after each meal time! Olive is Oscar’s sister, a motherly black and white furball. Olive is the most shy of the three, but perversely, also the most affectionate. She’s still very skittish and will take a little while to warm up to you, but then she loves her cuddles and is a soft and luxurious baby as well! She will sometimes end up sitting and purring away in your lap for long periods - with a bit of patience, she may well become a true lap cat. Olive is also a playful kitty. When she gets her eye on some dangling string, she completely forgets about being shy! All vaccinated, being neutered and chipped soon plus come with 5 weeks free insurance. Are you ready to adopt a cat from Bristol & Wales Cat Rescue? Make sure you read our Adopt page and complete our Adoption Application form. [sf_button colour="accent" type="sf-icon-reveal" size="standard" link="/apply" target="_self" icon="fa-paw" dropshadow="no" rounded="yes" extraclass=""]Apply[/sf_button] Already passed the home check? Contact us if you’d like to adopt.
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.