🐾 Covering Hereford, Ross-on-Wye, Monmouth and surrounding areas
Cats First Rescue rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes abandoned and vulnerable cats across Hereford, Ross-on-Wye, Monmouth and the surrounding areas. Every cat that comes through our doors receives veterinary care, a warm foster home and all the love they need to start again.
💚 400+ cats rehomed
…and counting
Our mission is simple: no cat left behind. We take in strays, abandoned pets and cats whose owners can no longer care for them. Working with a network of dedicated foster carers across Hereford, Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth, we give every cat the time, care and patience they need before matching them with their perfect forever home.
Fostering saves lives. Every foster home frees up space for another cat in need, and gives a rescued cat something a shelter never can: a sofa, a window sill, and a person of their own. We cover food, litter and all veterinary costs — you provide the love. Whether for two weeks or two months, fostering is the single most valuable thing you can do for a rescue cat.
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A few of the cats hoping to meet you.
1 Year · Male
Such a friendly and loving boy, he loves his cuddles and is very vocal.
Medical: Awaiting to be neutered and chipped.
Special requirements: He will be available once he has been neutered.
Benson isn't quite ready to leave yet — pre-adopt now and bring them home as soon as they're ready.
1 Year · Male
He is a lovely boy but is very scared as he went through so much outside, he is absolutely gorgeous.
Medical: -
Special requirements: He needs a calm and patient home, outdoor focused.
Sylvie isn't quite ready to leave yet — pre-adopt now and bring them home as soon as they're ready.
1 Year · Female
She is very scared, has been through so much for her age, she is an absolutely gorgeous girl but would never hurt you.
Medical: She is spayed and microchipped
Special requirements: She needs a calm and patient home, mainly outdoor focused.
Cloud isn't quite ready to leave yet — pre-adopt now and bring them home as soon as they're ready.
Thinking of letting your cat have “just one litter”? Here's why spaying and neutering matters — for your cat, and for every cat waiting in rescue.
One unneutered female and her offspring can produce up to 20,000 descendants in just five years — far more kittens than there are homes waiting for them.
Cats can get pregnant from just four months old, while they're still kittens themselves. Early neutering protects them from the strain of pregnancy far too young.
Unneutered males roam for miles, fight over territory and are far more likely to catch FIV or be injured on the roads.
Neutered cats are calmer, less likely to spray or stray, and on average live longer, healthier lives.
Spaying dramatically reduces the risk of womb infections and mammary tumours, and neutering prevents testicular cancer.
Every unplanned litter takes a foster space from a cat already waiting. Neutering is the single best way to help rescues like ours.
Not sure where to start? Speak to your vet about neutering — many local charities can help with the cost. It's one of the kindest things you can do for your cat.
Every donation goes directly towards veterinary care, food and equipment for the cats in our care. You can donate securely through our GoFundMe page — every pound helps a cat in need.
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