FAQs
Below are just a few of the questions we regularly get asked here at Newbridge! If you would like any more information or have a more specific question about the work we do, please visit our CONTACT US page.
Where is the Newbridge Cat Rescue & Rehoming Centre?
We are located just outside Cleobury Mortimer, in Shropshire, England.
What areas of England do you cover?
We rehome across the Shropshire and Worcestershire area, including Ludlow, Cleobury Mortimer, Bridgnorth, Bewdley, Stourport, Kidderminster & Tenbury. We have however recently found super homes even further afield in Gloucestershire, Staffordshire and Wales.
What are your opening times?
Visits to the centre are by prior arrangement only. We are open from Tuesday to Sunday, between the hours of 1:30pm and 4pm.
Newbridge is run single-handedly by Marion with the help of a handful of volunteers, so restricted opening hours and an appointment-only system is necessary for the smooth running of the centre. We appreciate your understanding in this matter and kindly ask that you wait for confirmation of your visiting time before coming to the centre.
If you are unable to come to centre at the arranged time or change your mind for whatever reason, please let us know. This enables us to offer your time slot to other interested parties and cats are not kept waiting to find their forever home.
Newbridge is run single-handedly by Marion with the help of a handful of volunteers, so restricted opening hours and an appointment-only system is necessary for the smooth running of the centre. We appreciate your understanding in this matter and kindly ask that you wait for confirmation of your visiting time before coming to the centre.
If you are unable to come to centre at the arranged time or change your mind for whatever reason, please let us know. This enables us to offer your time slot to other interested parties and cats are not kept waiting to find their forever home.
How much does it cost to rehome a cat?
As we are a charity, we do ask for a donation of £40 per cat. This is a vital source of income and goes straight back into the running of the centre, and covers food and vet bills. Wherever possible, cats will be neutered and treated for fleas and worms before rehoming.
Do you rehome cats to families with children?
In line with many other rescue organisations, we do not place kittens and young cats in homes with children under five. Rehoming older cats with these families will be assessed on a case by case basis. Families with older children will also be assessed on an individual basis. The decision will largely depend on the cats we have in our care at the time, with their history and temperament being leading factors. One of the most common reasons for a cat to be brought to Newbridge is because they don't get on with children. Busy households do not offer the right kind of environment for many of our residents and while we know that it can be frustrating to be turned down, decisions are based on Marion's many years of experience. The welfare and happiness of the cat is our primary concern and we ask for your understanding in this matter.
Do you rehome cats to families with dogs?
We do not place kittens and young cats in homes with dogs. While we prefer not to place cats in homes with dogs, our older residents will be assessed on an individual basis.
Why aren't there many cats featured on your website?
Although we rarely have less than 80 cats in residence at any one time, not all are ready for rehoming. When cats are brought to Newbridge they need time to settle and will often need to be neutered before we can find them a forever home. As a small charity, all of our photography and website maintenance is carried out by volunteers, so updates may take some time to appear. We ask for your understanding and patience in this matter.
I have a cat that I need to rehome... Can you help?
If you are in the Worcestershire or Shropshire area and need to rehome your cat or require help with a stray, please CONTACT US with as many details as possible. Please remember that Newbridge Cat Rescue is a charity run solely by one person and with limited resources, but we will help if we can.
If you change your mind about bringing your cat to Newbridge, we ask that you please inform us. We understand that surrendering a cat can be difficult but it takes time to prepare for the arrival of a cat and it can be frustrating to waste time on a no-show.
If you change your mind about bringing your cat to Newbridge, we ask that you please inform us. We understand that surrendering a cat can be difficult but it takes time to prepare for the arrival of a cat and it can be frustrating to waste time on a no-show.
I adopted one of your cats but my circumstances have changed. Can you help?
If you have adopted a cat from us but your circumstances have changed and you are no longer able to care for them, please CONTACT US. Whether you've had the cat for 5 weeks, 5 months or even 5 years, you must get in contact with Marion to arrange returning the cat. This policy is in line with most other rescue charities in the UK and you will have agreed to this when signing the original adoption paperwork. Please note that you may need to wait for space to become available but help will be provided as soon as possible.
Why have you changed the name of the cat that I brought to you?
With the number of cats that we look after here at Newbridge, often there are duplicates of names. If this happens, Marion will sometimes change the name of the newcomer. Please do not be offended if we do this, it's simply a case of keeping things simple and avoiding confusion.
Do you put older to cats to sleep?
We rehome the majority of cats that are brought to us and we do not put cats to sleep unless they are suffering. Advanced age is never used as a reason to euthanise here at Newbridge. It is a sad fact that many of the older cats that come to us never get rehomed so we have built a special sanctuary for them to spend their golden years.
Why is there only one photo of each cat for rehoming? Can you send me more?
We only publish one photograph of each cat on the rehoming section because personality is far more important than appearance. Meeting a cat in person is a more accurate way to determine suitability than judging them from photographs. Our volunteers work hard to take accurate photographs and it can be time consuming to capture just one single image suitable for use on the website. Cats don't always cooperate! Requests for further images will be politely declined.
How can I help?
There are many ways that you can help us to help the cats in our care, from donating money to volunteering at the centre. Please visit our DONATE and SPONSORSHIP pages for more details.
Newbridge Cat Rescue and Rehoming Centre. Registered charity no.1170574
Call us: 01299 270701 | Email us: [email protected]
Call us: 01299 270701 | Email us: [email protected]