Bristol and Wales Cat Rescue

As a sometime volunteer for BWCR, I see and hear 'behind the scenes' business. I am impressed by the way this rescue always puts the welfare of the cat to the fore. Key members go above and beyond what is required to provide this service.
May 3rd, 2023

I have had poppy for 2 yrs now she was would bite constantly but think this is due to her former home not understanding her needs, she hates other cats. She is now a loving cat who craves attention. She has beautiful colouring.
Mar 20th, 2023

My partner and I had a very strange and upsetting time trying to adopt a cat from this rescue agency. We were told that someone would need to check our house and back garden to see if it was safe and suitable which we had expected and was no problem. The lady who checked out our house was lovely and thought it was all ideal we have an extremely private garden in the heart of St Werburghs, a cat flap and no other pets or kids to warrant any concerns with even the most troubled kitties. Our neighbours have also had great success adopting cats from other centres who are now very happily re-homed. After checking our house this lady told us we could apply for any cat we liked and that wed only be refused if the cat was being re-homed locally which we of course understood could cause complications. However, the lady called Sarah in charge of the rescue agency. who hadnt met us, hadnt seen our house and hadnt even asked us for anymore personal details. just decided on her own that we werent suitable. Despite numerous friendly emails trying to find out why. so we may increase our chances. we received only rude, short emails back offering no real explanation. She simply said we could only adopt very elderly cats who had not been strays, of which they dont have right now. We dont mind an older cat either, we know cats to be defined as old from 8 years and above of which they have quite few! So we are most puzzled and disappointed in wasting our time and emotions on this place. We thought the only major concern was the M32 motorway being around 0.5km down the road. Something that doesnt affect the cats on our street anyway. We also thought that was why they were checking our garden is secure from the street. which it is. My partner is extremely passionate about cats and animals, she literally has years of experience volunteering at good Cat shelters, she has personally rescued and nurtured cats n kittens who have been on the brink of death. So she certainly knows how to care for cats with even the highest needs. Naturally this was quite upsetting to be refused quite bluntly without much explanation. She even offered to help volunteer with this place, Sarah didnt even care to respond or aknowledge this very kind and genuine offer of help. We can only assume that Sarahs views on what is suitable these home-less cats are much different from ours and some of her staff. And even if that is just the case. the way she handled communication of all this was terrible completely inconsiderate of our feelings, and did not give us the time of day at all to explain and help us adopt a cat. Its such a sad thought that all these homeless cats desperately need a home but the management is either far to fussy or controlling to allow/accept many new adopters and unwilling to help those who could potentially adopt..so they will remain homeless! I would urge you to look elsewhere should you be looking to adopt or put up for adoption. The management of this place doesnt truly seem to be in the business of rescuing these cats. There are definitely better agencies out there.
Feb 19th, 2023

Bristol and Wales Cat Rescue are brilliant. Homechecks all very friendly, always happy to give advice. Should an adoption not work out they're happy to take the cats back into care.
Feb 16th, 2023

Can't thank you enough for all you do, not least, allowing our beautiful Roxy Roo, the best kitten that ever lived, to adopt us xxx
Sep 28th, 2022