Feline Network Cat Rescue South Devon

Feline Network Cat Rescue South Devon Feline network Cat Rescue are a local independent cat rescue and outreach based in Devon. https://linktr.ee/felinenetworkcatrescue

We promised that we’d bring you some further information after our last post, but first, we’d just like to thank everyon...
16/06/2026

We promised that we’d bring you some further information after our last post, but first, we’d just like to thank everyone who commented with messages of support and understanding. It was a hard post to write and we were worried that there would be some negativity, but everyone has been so lovely which has meant a lot to the team who are of course feeling incredibly sad about the whole situation.

So here’s a few questions that you may be asking:

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲?
Our planned date for closure is Saturday 1st August. Everything must go so there will be lots of sales and bargains to be had leading up to that date. There may be some days before then when we have to close early or not even open at all due to availability of volunteers (holiday season!)

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽?
No, we have just stopped taking all donations in the shop.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲?
We can’t answer that right now as there will be a lot to do in handing back the shop, sorting out final bills, submitting our final accounts and formalising things with the Charity Commission.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲?
We currently have 15 cats still in care and when we close, these cats will either be in new homes, or other suitable arrangements will be made for them. The welfare of our cats will always be our top priority.

𝗜 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗳 𝗜 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲?
Lynn, our current CEO, will be on hand to answer any questions you have, even after the charity has closed. Lynn can be contacted on 07949 085688 or [email protected].

𝗜 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂. 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗜 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲?
That is entirely up to you and as mentioned, we do currently still have cats in our care that need food, litter and vet treatment. If you do decide to cancel before we close, we totally respect your decision but ask that you consider donating to another local and independent rescue instead.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲?
We do hope to have some funds left when the charity officially closes, and those funds will be donated to local, independent animal rescues.

We will keep you updated with further news.

This is the post we really didn’t want to have to bring you, but it’s time to be honest. It is with great sadness to sha...
02/06/2026

This is the post we really didn’t want to have to bring you, but it’s time to be honest. It is with great sadness to share the news that after 18 wonderful years, Feline Network Cat Rescue will be closing its doors.

You will probably know that Debbie, the founder, CEO and heart of our charity, passed away in November last year after a short illness. Debbie dedicated her life to the charity and whilst she had, and still has, a wonderful team of volunteers, she was incredibly independent and didn’t have a ‘number two’. She also didn’t expect to leave us so soon at the age of 60.

Running a small independent charity is not a hobby, it’s not a nine to five job and it’s certainly not part-time. It’s a full time, unpaid and lifelong commitment which bears financial and legal responsibilities. We simply don’t have that person that can step into her shoes to run a successful, compliant and safe charity.

We know some may wonder whether we could employ someone. Unfortunately, this isn’t a viable option for us. The cost of a full-time manager would leave the charity without the funds needed for its work, and it would also carry significant risk for a small organisation like ours should that person decide to leave.

Many people see our charity shop, but not always the rescue work behind the scenes. The shop has always been our main source of income and is run by a truly fantastic Supervisor and a dedicated team of volunteers. However, without the ability to continue the rescue side of the charity, the shop is no longer able to fulfil its purpose. We have also faced uncertainty with our lease, which expired on 1st January. Debbie had been in the process of negotiating a new 6-year agreement before she became ill. Our landlord, Stephen, has been incredibly kind and patient while we considered our options, for which we are very grateful.

We can assure you that this is not a decision that has been taken lightly, but if something can’t be done to its best ability and to the standard it deserves, then it wouldn’t be responsible to continue. While this is not what Debbie would have wanted, she was always guided by what was best for the cats and we believe she would understand. Anyone who has any involvement in running a charity or animal rescue will also know where we are coming from.

We do still have cats in our care, and we know you will have questions. We will share more information soon, including next steps, timescales for the shop closure, and details regarding donations and closing down sales.

For now, all we can say is thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your support over the past 18 years. We are deeply sorry, but as always, the cats must come first 😿

It might be a bank holiday today, but the shop is open from 10.00 so pop in and see us if you're in town!Hope everyone h...
25/05/2026

It might be a bank holiday today, but the shop is open from 10.00 so pop in and see us if you're in town!

Hope everyone has a lovely day, whatever you are doing🌞

10/05/2026

Give us 1 minute and take a peek at all 35 items in our auction ending tonight at 19.00!
Spot something you love? Tap the ❤️ and pop over to the auction page to place a bid.
There a still a few items with no bids yet - and some sitting at the start price - so you might just grab a bargain!
Link in the comments👇

🙀Just 24 hours to go!🙀That's right, our auction ends at 19.00 tomorrow so keep the bids coming and help us raise as much...
09/05/2026

🙀Just 24 hours to go!🙀

That's right, our auction ends at 19.00 tomorrow so keep the bids coming and help us raise as much as we can!

The link to the auction group is in the comments below so please do take a look and have a bid. There are a couple of lots with no bids yet and some still at the start bid, so you could grab yourself a real bargain😻

⭐𝗔𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧⭐These are the last of the auction items to show you and both are only at the start bid, so get in the...
09/05/2026

⭐𝗔𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧⭐

These are the last of the auction items to show you and both are only at the start bid, so get in there and have a go!

We have a gorgeous cast iron owl doorstop and a lovely yellow beetle which would be perfect for any VW enthusiast.

Pop on over to the auction page and look for Lots 29 and 30. You can find the link to the auction group in the comments below👇

⭐𝗔𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧⭐It's Saturday which means it's Caturday! So let's show you some gorgeous catty things that you could ...
09/05/2026

⭐𝗔𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧⭐

It's Saturday which means it's Caturday! So let's show you some gorgeous catty things that you could win in the auction that finishes tomorrow at 19.00.

We have some pretty Japanese cat bowls, two wooden cats that belonged to Debbie Johnson, a cast iron coat hook and the cutest mini vase made by the very talented Carol Lynch.

Pop on over to the auction page and look for Lots 9, 14, 24 and 31. You can find the link to the auction group in the comments below👇

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11 Torquay Road
Paignton
TQ33DU

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