It is primarily used to alert people to cats & kittens that might have gone missing, have been found or are in need of assistance. Our other page, Friends of Cats In Distress, is a private group for anyone interested in finding out more about our work. Our private group allows us to share more information about often sensitive stories, also highlighting the cats & kittens available for ad
option. Previous adopters can privately share photos and stories with other supporters of the charity; a feel good page with lots of heart warming stories. Cats In Distress was established in May 2016 and now helps over 400 cats a year. Run by Trustees and a team of volunteers, the charity is run from a purpose built rescue centre. The centre is built around a central enclosed garden and provides 7 spacious pens, 2 maternity units and an isolation pen. In addition, we have 8 outdoor units, and 14 fosterers, providing loving home to home care, for everything from new born kittens to golden oldies. All our cats & kittens are assessed and health checked, with any required treatments being carried out prior to adoption. They are all treated for parasites, neutered, (or a neutering voucher provided for kittens), microchipped, FULLY vaccinated and have 5 weeks free insurance. As well as traditional "rehoming" we are able to help with neutering costs, and in certain circumstances we can help with vets fees, (Ts& Cs apply). In addition, we try and ensure we have one long term foster space available for those emergency situations where an owned cat needs a temporary home. As much as we love cats, we realise there are just too many. Educating the public about the importance of neutering, our working cat team, not only work with farms & stables to neuter feral colonies but also conduct trap, neuter release programmes. We will never judge. Compassion for all, whether animals or people is and always will be at the heart of what we do. We don’t know what problems people are having to deal with in their lives; eviction, death, financial difficulties, cats arrive with us for a multitude of reasons. When calling us, we will do our very best to help. We pride ourselves on responding quickly and efficiently to enquiries. We aim to respond to general enquiries within 48 hours, normally a lot quicker, enquiries for rehoming are often answered within 6 hours. Visits to meet our cats can be arranged within 24 hours, with a subsequent home check carried out within 48 hours. From an initial enquiry to rehoming it can take as little as a weekend for a cat to be successfully rehomed. That’s not to say we rush things, we just believe in getting things done. We are passionate about all cats and work long hours providing help where & when its needed.
