Our New Centre
“Everyone who visits our centre will take away a better understanding of Shropshire Cat Rescue’s work.
They will learn about the commitment required to keep animals in the right conditions, and how the numbers of animals coming into rescue can be reduced.
Most importantly, they will appreciate how animals can enrich our lives.”
Marion Micklewright
Chair, Shropshire Cat Rescue
Our Big Plan
BUY up to 10 acres of land, preferably close to Shrewsbury
RELOCATE to this bigger site from our current base at Lyth Hill
BUILD a new centre for our animal and human friends
This will allow us to:
EXPAND our animal welfare and call-out rescue support
DEVELOP our work to educate on responsible pet ownership
PROVIDE more education and community programmes to promote mutual well-being, understanding, and respect between people and animals
Our new centre will have
RESCUE PENS for cats to stay while they are waiting for new homes
NURSERY to give the youngest cats a good start in life
HOSPITAL to provide on-site facilities for visiting vets
RETIREMENT VILLAGE for elderly and disabled cats to live comfortable lives whilst interacting with visitors to the centre
FIELDS and ENCLOSURES for rabbits, guinea pigs, ponies and sheep
COMMUNITY HUB providing space for a seasonal programme of public events, and for rent by local artists, craftspeople and musicians
EDUCATION CENTRE to host workshops and pet care classes for school children, Duke of Edinburgh and post-16 students, adults and other agencies and charities
PUBLIC FACILITIES including reception, shops, cafe, toilets, car parking, picnic area and peaceful landscaped gardens
STAFF ACCOMMODATION for employees and volunteers