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Cats In Distress Rescue, rehabilitation & rehoming cats & kittens in need, (and often helping people as well). This is the public page for Cats In Distress.

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, we also highlight the cats & kittens available for ad

option. Previous adopters can privately share their photos and stories with other supporters of the charity; a feel good page with lots of heartwarming stories. Cats In Distress was established in May 2016 after a chat over a few glasses (or bottles) of wine. After several attempts at volunteering with several national charities, a number of us were very disillusioned; no matter what their public image, most large charities seem to be corporate, political entities who seem to have lost touch with their founders aims. Cats In Distress was born. We are run entirely by a team of volunteers, the rescue centre provides 7 spacious pens and an isolation pen, in addition we have 27 foster homes, who provide home to home care, for everything from newborn kittens to our golden oldies. All animals admitted are assessed and health checked, any treatments that are needed are carried out prior to adoption. All cats & kittens adopted from us are neutered, microchipped, FULLY vaccinated and have 5 weeks free insurance. We provide vouchers for neutering, help with vets fees, provide long term fostering in emergency situations, admit vet referrals and trap, neuter & relocate ferals, life is never dull. Cats come into us for a multitude of reasons. We will never judge, we don’t know what’s going on in peoples lives, but if they reach out to us, we will always try our best to help. Compassion for animals and people is and always will be at the heart of what we do. We don’t judge, we don’t know what problems they’re facing; eviction, death, financial difficulties, when calling us, by and large they all have one thing in common, they want the best for an animal. We pride ourselves on responding quickly and efficiently to enquiries. We aim to respond to general enquiries within 48 hours, or 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 a small charity, rehoming over 300 cats & kittens a year. We are passionate about all cats and work long hours providing help where & when its needed.

MINI IS STILL MISSINGHis family won’t give up and neither will we. We need sightings. We urge everyone to remain diligen...
15/11/2024

MINI IS STILL MISSING
His family won’t give up and neither will we.
We need sightings. We urge everyone to remain diligent and let us know if you have noticed a stray cat in the area. Or perhaps your neighbour / friend acquired a new black neutered cat since June of this year.

Please help Mini come home in time for Xmas.

14/11/2024
14/11/2024

UPDATE - 16 November ‘24 (pm)
Mittens is safely back home 😻

🟧 MISSING - BRIDGE COURT, WESTBURY, WILTSHIRE, BA13 🟧

Mittens is 18 months old. He has been missing from his home since 13 November '24. It isn't normal for Mittens to not return home and his humans are concerned for his wellbeing.
Mittens is neutered.

Could all people who live and work in / around this area please check their properties, outbuildings, under hedgelines and parked cars thoroughly.
‼️ If safe to do so, please leave outbuilding doors open, for an hour or so, so she can escape if she is hiding ‼️

If you think you have seen Mittens or you have any information please report this to the number within the poster or message us ASAP

14/11/2024

UPDATE - 17 November ‘24

Having appeared near a neighbouring door Fluffy was quickly reunited with her humans.
Thank you to the very kind hearted person who assisted - we know Fluffy chose the right person to visit and make her presence known too. 🥰😻

🟧 MISSING - PRIMMERS PLACE, WESTBURY, WILTSHIRE, BA13 🟧

Fluffy is 12 yeas old. She has been missing from her home since 6 November '24. Fluffy is a sweet, petite lady. She's quite friendly and known to many in the area but may need to establish trust with strangers. Fluffy has medium length fur with a white face, white chest, white belly, white legs and a black overcoat.
Fluffy is microchipped and neutered.

Could all people who live and work in / around this area please check their properties, outbuildings, under hedgelines and parked cars thoroughly.
‼️If safe to do so, please leave outbuilding doors open, for an hour or so, so she can escape if she is hiding ‼️

If you think you have seen Fluffy or you have any information please report this to the number within the poster or message us ASAP

14/11/2024

UPDATE
This lovely lady is safe! A HUGE thank you to Tim from 28 Trees.
https://www.twentyeight-gtc.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/Twentyeight.gtc

After spending nearly 8 hours trying to coax her down, she was retrieved by Tim, tree surgeon from 28 Trees. Said cat is now catching up on her sleep and was starving hungry when she got home. She is now grounded. But safe. Her owner is extremely grateful to everyone for their support and all help provided.

Stay safe little lady. We’re so happy to hear you are now safe😻

LOOKING FOR ANY AVAILABLE TREE SURGEONS IN / NEAR WARMINSTER

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14/11/2024

UPDATE - 16 November ‘24
Dylan’s is safely back in his warm home 😻

🟧 MISSING - MIDDLETON CLOSE, WARMINSTER, WILTSHIRE, BA12 🟧

Dylan is 7 years old. He has been missing from his home since 7 November '24. Dylan is a tabby cat with white whiskers and a white chin. He is friendly and will allow a stroke but he doesn't like being picked up. His family are desperate to have him safely back home.
Dylan is microchipped and neutered.

Could all people who live and work in / around this area please check their properties, outbuildings, under hedgelines and parked cars thoroughly.
‼️If safe to do so, please leave outbuilding doors open, for an hour or so, so he can escape if he is hiding ‼️

If you think you have seenDylan or you have any information please report this to the number within the poster or message us ASAP

🎉🎉🎉Thank you. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 We raised a grand total of £3700🎉🎉🎉Thank you to all our friends and supporters who turned out to sh...
12/11/2024

🎉🎉🎉Thank you. 🎉🎉🎉
🎉🎉🎉 We raised a grand total of £3700🎉🎉🎉

Thank you to all our friends and supporters who turned out to show their support to us on Saturday.

There are just too many people to thank, individually.

But thank you to;

🌟Those who donated so many quality items for our raffle & tombola. 🌟
🌟Everyone who gave up their time, before, during and after the fair.🌟
🌟But mostly, a huge thank you to all those who came along on Saturday. 🌟

Without all you lovely people turning up and spending your hard earned cash, all the hardwork would have been for nothing. As well as seeing so many regular visitors, it was wonderful to see so many new faces.

So many people expressed that the love and goodwill that was felt was amazing.

That was down to each and every one of YOU.
We love you all, see you all again next year.

UPDATEFound safe and back home 😻MISSING IN NORTH BRADLEY
11/11/2024

UPDATE
Found safe and back home 😻

MISSING IN NORTH BRADLEY

UPDATE
This cat has now been found and is safely back home
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My mums neighbours cat has escaped from the house it’s an indoor cat and not used to being outside and escaped from an open window the cat is called Athena and was last seen in the fields at north Bradley

09/11/2024

We are already setting up for a very exciting day!

Remember if you can’t make it today, you can still support us by donating via the link below.

https://cats-in-distress.enthuse.com/ #!/

And for those who are coming down to see us, remember to say hello to Santa and grab some yummy cake !

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Some great news on a Friday.Thanks to Cooper & Tanner Sale Rooms at Standerwick. They've jumped in and not only given us...
08/11/2024

Some great news on a Friday.

Thanks to Cooper & Tanner Sale Rooms at Standerwick. They've jumped in and not only given us a couple of prizes for our raffle, but also offered to cover the cost of hiring the venue, meaning every penny we raise tomorrow goes to helping our cats. Thank you. 🙏

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We are already setting up for a very exciting day! Remember if you can’t make it today, you can still support us by donating via the link below. https://cats-in-distress.enthuse.com/#!/ And for those who are coming down to see us, remember to say hello to Santa and grab some yummy cake ! 😻😻😻

Cats In Distress Christmas Fair is being held on Saturday 9th November.Our wonderful supporter Maureen has been busy making her beautiful items including glasses cases, tote bags, advent calendar, bunting and cat nip toys that have had the royal approval from our CID cats. These and many more handmade products will be available to purchase on the day.Why not buy your loved ones something truly special this Christmas and know that you are also helping to support cats and kittens in need.

These two kittens were handed into Harris Hill and Gibbons vets on Friday, after being found in a compost bin at or near Rivermead School in Melksham. I'm afraid we don't have any further information regarding any other kittens or mum cat. Feeding queens will very often move their litter to a fresh site a few weeks after giving birth. Sometimes they need to make several journeys leaving kittens alone for a while. We would advise anyone finding young vulnerable kittens to monitor the situation before moving or removing them. Sadly, its not an exact science, obviously common sense should prevail. If they are out in the open, getting cold or wet or likely to be seen by predators don't hesitate to get them to safety. But by keeping a watchful eye from a distance we can give mum a chance to come back and then also attempt to bring her and any other kittens into safety.

Cats In Distress- ‘Since we opened our doors in May 2016, our team of volunteers has worked tirelessly to save lives and promote animal welfare. We’ve helped well over 2,000 cats, and now help more than 350 cats a year. Rehoming domestic cats is just a small part of what we do. As well as working with members of the public to help strays and abandoned cats, we are proud to work alongside other welfare organisations, such as Search & Scan, Cats Protection and the RSPCA.’ The International day of charity is a day to raise awareness of the importance of supporting charities , engaging in acts of kindness and giving. Ask to society. This day is all about encouraging people to help make the world a better place. 🐈‍⬛ 🐈 🐈‍⬛

Love your cats? Get them microchipped. More proof if its needed that microchipping your pet actually works. Some of you might have read the recent story from Search and Scan - SAS about Nibbler. This boy had managed to travel from Southampton but with the help of diligent members of the public, and up to date microchip details the team were able to deliver him to us for safekeeping, until his owners were able to collect him. Another happy cat and owners reunited. #microchip #microchipyourpets #loveyourcat

See you all at our Spring Fair TODAY! 😻

Does anyone recognise this cat. Appeared at the Loxton lorry yard at Buckland Dinham about a week ago.

World Spay Day 🐈‍⬛
World Spay Day 🐈‍⬛

Today is World Spay Day, which is a day dedicated to promoting the neutering and spaying of pets. There are many reasons for responsible owners to spay their beloved pet, here are a few… 1- Prevents your pet getting nasty diseases and conditions. 2-Protects your female pets from unintentional pregnancies and any associated risks. 3-Reduce male cats from straying and being injured. Also stops male cats spraying in your home. 4-Reduce the amount of pets that end up at rescues needing help.

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Christmas Appeal
Christmas Appeal

🌟 Christmas Appeal 🌟 We know people like to give at Christmas, and we really don't want to offend anyone, but the best present you could give us this year, is money. We are very proud of our facilities. But our wooden pens are looking a little sad, they are draughty and not as warm as the new block built in lockdown. So over the festive period, we are planning to close these pens and renovate them.Providing double glazing, a new roof, new heated bedrooms and flooring. All money donated during December will go towards upgrading this block. To donate click this link https://cats-in-distress.charitycheckout.co.uk/ Thank you 😻

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Providing sanctuary for EVERY cat.

The trustees and volunteers are dedicated to working to relieve the suffering of cats & kittens by providing them with, protection, rehabilitation & treatment. We rescue, care for & rehome all cats & kittens, whether domestic, mis-treated or abandoned. Each cat is assessed and treated according to its individual needs. Our foster homes provide a safe sanctuary of love, security & patience whilst we find them their forever home.

Feral cats or those cats which won’t do well in a normal domestic situation are neutered and if needed relocated to a more suitable location.

We believe there is the right home for every cat, but every cat is not the same. Each cat & each home is assessed to find the right match.

The charity actively promotes responsible pet ownership, by neutering, micro chipping & vaccinating all cats that are put up for adoption. If you’re looking to adopt a cat please visit our website www.cats-in-distress.org or email us at [email protected]