Cat Watch Rescue Shelter (CWRS)
Founded in 2019 in Amesbury, Wiltshire, CWRS is a small,
volunteer run charity that has rescued over 1,500 cats and kittens
across Wiltshire and Hampshire. We are powered entirely by donations
and the dedication of our volunteers, no salaries, just pure commitment.
Our Mission
To rescue, rehabilitate, and, when possible, rehome cats who have been abandoned, are
stray, or feral. Every cat is given urgent veterinary care, neutering, vaccinations,
microchipping, and most importantly the chance of a safe and loving future. Because cats
need hero’s too!
Core Values
- Timely rescue: Establishing each cat’s homeless status quickly and compassionately.
- Respect for individuality: Every cat is a unique being with feelings, personality, and intrinsic
worth.
- The Five Freedoms: Care guided by the Animal Welfare Act,
ensuring cats live painfree and with dignity.
- Tailored care: Emotional and physical needs addressed
individually, with rehoming based on readiness.
- TNR for ferals: Trap, neuter, release, giving feral cats safety
without contributing to overpopulation.
- Transparency with adopters: Sharing all known health or
emotional challenges, with full rescue backup.
- Responsible veterinary care: Treatment provided when in the cat’s best interests, within
sensible financial limits.
- Euthanasia only as a last resort: Considered solely when quality of life is severely
compromised.
What We Do
CWRS is not a rehoming centre, but in dire emergencies, such as the death of an owner,
neglect, or domestic violence, we step in when space allows. Our foster network provides
safe havens for cats in crisis, ensuring they are never left without care. Cats looking for new
homes can be found here.
The Challenge
With vet bills and living costs soaring, our monthly expenses average £9,000. Adoption fees
barely cover the basics. Donations are our lifeline, every penny goes directly to food,
medical care, and rescue efforts.
Love Louie and Cat Watch Rescue Shelter working together
To help meet these rising costs, CWRS has teamed up with Love Louie. Together, we’ve
created fundraising boxes containing at least five handpicked items, toys and treats chosen
with feedback from our Cat Watch Graduates. Every purchase supports our mission and
keeps cats safe.
Why Support CWRS?
- Rescue. Rehabilitate. Rehome.
- Run entirely by volunteers.
- Financed entirely by donations.
- 100% dedicated to saving lives.
- Longer Term Fostering for disabled cats like Picklerick
– Read Picklericks blog here
Every cat deserves a chance. Every donation makes a
difference. Join the fight today.
Upcoming events:
Cat Watch 2026 calendar competition
You can find a full list of the events we are organising or attending on the Cat Watch
Facebook page.
Follow us on social media.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cwrshelter/
Instagram: @catwatchrescue
TikTok: @cat_watch_rescue
X: @catwatchrescue