Kitty Rescue Bury

Kitty Rescue Bury We are a small, foster-based rescue run entirely by volunteers. We focus on helping stray and feral cats. We are dedicated to improving cats lives.
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We put our heart and soul into the care and rehabilitation of every cat we help. Located in Manchester, UK.

Please can everyone help - this kitten was found an taken to a local vet in bury changing lives have kindly stepped in n...
26/11/2025

Please can everyone help - this kitten was found an taken to a local vet in bury changing lives have kindly stepped in now they have some huge vet bills x

We need 90 boxes of wet cat food , we are sorting all out food for this cold months for the cats and although many of yo...
26/11/2025

We need 90 boxes of wet cat food , we are sorting all out food for this cold months for the cats and although many of you have kindly donated which we appreciate so much . We are still short of 3594 satchet of cat food or 90 boxes of 40 satchets. If you can help us anyway at all we would really appreciate it thank you .

We have over 200 cats who rely on us for food from foster cats to the feral colonies to stray cat feeders these cats need us to survive. We need your help please to help them.

If you are able to help in any way at all, whether by donating a small box of cat food, sharing this post, or offering food your cat does not like, it would make a huge difference. Even a single tin or sachet helps. No donation is too small. Every bit helps us to give the cats the food they need and deserve.

We gladly accept any food that is in date, and we are truly grateful for any support.

The food most of our cats are currently eating includes:

💛 Whiskas wet food in jelly
🧡 James Wellbeloved dry biscuits

Most of the cats prefer meat flavours rather than fish, and we use jelly more than gravy. However, we still accept fish flavours and food in gravy - anything is appreciated

If you would like to buy food online or in a shop, please send us a message. We can give you the address where you can post or drop off cat food. 💥It is important that you message us privately for the address rather than commenting on the post.💥

We have found that the food is often cheapest online at Zooplus and Bitiba.

If it is easier for you, we also have an Amazon wishlist. Items from this list are delivered straight to us, the prices however are much higher:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/registries/gl/guest-view/36XVM61B6G4KT

If you prefer to donate money instead, you can do so by bank transfer:

Kitty Rescue Bury
HSBC
40-15-21
91680579

We completely understand that not everyone is in a position to donate. However if you could share that would be a huge help.

Thank you so much for supporting the cats

💙🥶How to make a cat shelter 🥶💙Cats can suffer from hypothermia in temperatures below 7 degrees, so it's vital they have ...
26/11/2025

💙🥶How to make a cat shelter 🥶💙

Cats can suffer from hypothermia in temperatures below 7 degrees, so it's vital they have a warm, dry shelter.

If you want to make or buy a shelter we will go through three options one is cheap/free .

* Option 1 Cheap or free -
Plastic box hole cut out polystyrene box inside. Picture in comments.

Option 2 - plastic dog kennel with polystyrene box inside picture in comments

Option 3 wooden cat house polysterene box inside. Picture in comments

Supplies -
Option 1 plastic storage tub you may have a spare one in your home or you could ask on free sites on Facebook for one or you could buy one for under £10 at b n m . Ideally get your polysterene box first to check you get the right size to fit inside the plastic tub. I have uses 80 liter and 100liter tubs from the shop b n m for shelters . To cut a hole in them you can warm the box with a hair dryer and use a Stanley knife.

Option 2 plastic dog kennel £49.99 urbnliving size small dog kennel these kennels stay dry, are easy build, clean and maintain, and are long-lasting. They come in two parts but are very easy to assemble you just clip the parts together Sometimes they need screws to hold them together but you can just cable tie if you struggle with screws.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FPM23GRS/ref=mp_s_a_1_9_sspa

Option 3 wooden cat house we use the Dingo Feral Stray Outdoor Cat House Kennel.£55.99 this is good sturdy shelter warm but still needs a polystyrene box for insulation. It comes ready made so ideal if you can't build a shelter . We find this cat house is the perfect size for one cat and fits 34liter or smaller polystyrene box well. The Dingo brand sells various cat houses, but it's important to get the ones with a square entrance, as the circular entrance ones won't fit the SnuggleSafe heat pads. They also sell ready-made insulated ones, but we don't feel these are less effective than the ones we insulate ourselves, so we recommend doing it yourself.

The Dingo Feral Stray Outdoor Cat House is on the Dingo website (link below). They are also available on Amazon, but often at a higher price.

https://dingoshop.co.uk/collections/cat/products/feral-stray-outdoors-cat-house-kennel

For option 1 , 2 and 3 - We insulate all the shelters with a polystyrene box, which is vital for a cat's survival in winter. Many outdoor cats freeze to death in uninsulated shelters, so proper insulation is crucial. You can buy polystyrene boxes online, or get them for free from fish shops, pet shops, raw feed shops, butchers, etc. Don't be afraid to ask in shops, as many have excess they don't need. You can also ask online if someone may have a spare one . The one we buy is 34-litre polystyrene box, which fits one cat comfortably and fits inside the Dingo cat shelter or plastic dog kennel or 100liter plastic storage tub. We buy them from the website custom pack they have various size you will be able to buy them from other places. You just need to cut a hole in them.
Link to Polystyrene Box 34L
https://www.custompac.co.uk/34L-polystyrene-box

We also recommend using straw in winter for all shelters, as blankets and towels absorb moisture from the air and freeze. Straw wicks away water and doesn't freeze . You can fill the inside of the polystyrene box with straw, as well as the space between the cat house and the polystyrene box for an extra layer of insulation. Most pet shops sell small bags of straw for around £3, and B&M sells it for £1.80 or you can get it cheaper from straw suppliers. If you do appeal online you can often get some straw free from someone . Be sure to use straw not hay as hay rots . Remember: straw is for strays, and hay is for horses.

For extra warmth for all the shelters, you can buy a SnuggleSafe microwave heat pad. It stays warm for 8 hours and can be the difference between life and death on a cold night. We only use the SnuggleSafe brand, as we’ve found cheaper alternatives either don't stay warm for long or get too hot. Just make sure you keep the cover on so it's not to hot on the cats skin if you lose the cover wrap it in towel or some fabric.
Link to SnuggleSafe:
http://tiny.cc/s08v001

If you can slightly elevate your cat house off the ground, it will help keep it warmer. Try propping it up on a piece of polystyrene, a pallet, or some bricks. Just ensure it’s steady, as cats won't use it if it feels unstable.

Also, place the shelter near the cat's usual resting place. Cats tend to shelter in borders and don’t like open spaces. Placing it next to bushes, walls, or other natural borders is best, as cats feel safer moving around these areas.

General advice on different types of shelters.
We have used to use Mr. Snugs Kat Dens, but we prefer others, as they are difficult to insulate. However, they stay dry and are suitable for summer use or keep food dry.

We’ve also tried various other wooden cat shelters, but they tend to rot, so be mindful of that. Wooden shelters require more maintenance to stay dry and prevent rotting. If you already have one, we recommend applying a waterproof sealant, covering the roof, insulating the inside, and using straw.

Wood shelters we find are warmer than the plastic type but with them rotting and needing maintenance the plastic is often easier long term . As long as it's insulated with a polysterene box and straw.

If you have any questions or need advice send us a message we can't always get back to comments.

Comment what joke you think Wilma just heard 😂. Wilma is doing well ❤️
26/11/2025

Comment what joke you think Wilma just heard 😂.

Wilma is doing well ❤️

Baby girl has been given the all clear by the eye vet 🙏🎉. So she can now have her cone off which she is enjoying. As now...
26/11/2025

Baby girl has been given the all clear by the eye vet 🙏🎉. So she can now have her cone off which she is enjoying. As now she can get up to more mischief 😂❤️

25/11/2025

LIVE DRAW of Gino Airfryer

CAT HOUSES FOR STRAYS . If you care for a stray or feral cat and need a warm dry shelter for them let us know . We can a...
25/11/2025

CAT HOUSES FOR STRAYS .
If you care for a stray or feral cat and need a warm dry shelter for them let us know . We can advise you what to buy but if you can't afford to buy one we can give you one for free. ( TO GET A HOUSE PLEASE MESSAGE US we can't arrange overncomments. )
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We have run out of batteries in every sense. Us personally with our energy levels 🤣🙈 and our actual batteries too.We use...
25/11/2025

We have run out of batteries in every sense. Us personally with our energy levels 🤣🙈 and our actual batteries too.

We use batteries all the time for our equipment such as wildlife cameras that help us catch cats and for our torches which are both vital pieces of equipment. Without them we really would struggle to help the cats who rely on us.

If you could donate some AA or AAA batteries we would be so grateful. We have added them to our wish list.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/registries/gl/guest-view/36XVM61B6G4KT

Peanut is just so stunning. Peanut will remain with us in foster forever as she has a mass on her thymus. Thankfully it'...
25/11/2025

Peanut is just so stunning. Peanut will remain with us in foster forever as she has a mass on her thymus. Thankfully it's not affecting her and she is loving life ❤️

Isn't amy just the sweetest 🥰
25/11/2025

Isn't amy just the sweetest 🥰

25/11/2025

💖 Scrappy 💖

We’re desperately looking for a forever home for this lovely boy. He was brought into the vets as a stray in a bad way with an awful ear and skin infection which he is currently on medication for. He is also on treatment for an eye ulcer.

He is a shy boy but he will come out of his shell for a fuss once you take the time with him.

Ideally, he needs a home with older children and needs to be a dog and cat free home. He will need a home away from main roads.

He is:

🐾 Castrated
🐾 Microchipped
🐾 Flea and Wormed
🐾 Currently not vaccinated due to the steroids he is on for his skin

If you can offer Scrappy a forever home please send us a message.

Home check and adoption fee apply 🏠

25/11/2025

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About Us

We are a rescue run solely by volunteers who are dedicated to helping sick, injured and abandoned cats. We prioritise the most needy cats on the streets of Bury (Manchester UK).

We trap and rescue cats in need with the aim to find their owners. If no owners are found we place them in a foster home and find them a responsible loving forever home. We are a only a small foster based rescue meaning that we don’t have a cattery or a base. All the cats in our care are looked after in loving foster homes until we find them a forever home. We ensure all the cats we care for are de flead, de wormed , microchipped, vaccinated and neutered . They also receive any other vet care they need. We visit all new prospective homes to ensure they are the right match and a safe, responsible loving home .

We have good relationships with other rescues and work alongside them to help cats in need. We also offer trapping and scanning help to rescues who may not have the resources. As we are only a small foster based rescue when we are full we try to find cats a reputable rescue space.

We also try help as many feral cats as we can with trap, neuter and return. Sometimes we help relocate the cats to nice farm homes if their original home isn't safe.