Next Steps Cat Rescue is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization based in Telford, Shropshire, that helps cats in need
. The rescue focuses on rehabilitating stray and abandoned cats before finding them permanent homes
- Mission: To provide a safe and caring “next step” for cats that have been abandoned or are on the streets, nursing them back to health and helping them to trust humans again. They also work to assist other animals through connections with other rescues.
- No-kill policy: The organization does not put healthy cats to sleep.
- Specialization in cats: While they have connections with other rescues to help different animals, their core experience is with feline care.
- Response to the pandemic: The founders were motivated to start their own rescue after witnessing the impact of the pandemic, which led to a large increase in abandoned pets
- Funding and support: The rescue is funded entirely by public donations. They sometimes organize fundraising events, such as raffles or charity drives, to help cover veterinary bills and other costs.
- Adoption process: Potential adopters can find available cats on the rescue’s Facebook page and can fill out an application form for a specific animal.
- Future plans: Next Steps Cat Rescue’s long-term goal is to become a registered charity, which requires raising at least £5,000.