Save a Stray was founded by Joanne Holmes, helped by her daughter Georgia, driven by witnessing cats left to suffer outside with no help available and the simple belief that every cat deserves care, safety, and a chance at a better life. What began over ten years ago as one woman helping stray and abandoned cats, has grown into a dedicated rescue supported by a small but passionate team of volunteers. In 2025, the group’s long-standing work moved to charitable status and registered with the Charities Commission.
Each year, the rescue helps 300+ cats and kittens, with around 50-60 in care at any one time. Cats come to us from all situations – abandoned pets, injured strays, frightened and vulnerable kittens born on the streets. Every cat receives individual care, whether that means emergency veterinary treatment, rehabilitation in foster homes, neutering, rehoming, or safe management through trap, neuter and return. Being a small charity, they do not have a charity premises, cats are cared for at Jo’s home and in a multitude of magnificent foster homes helping the cats and kittens to be socialised and not fearful of people.
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