Cattery improvements: light, space, and wellbeing
Right now, only one of our cat wards benefits from natural light — and the difference is dramatic. Cats in well-lit areas are more relaxed, active, and `easier to assess. Our new design will include windows in every pen, supporting healthy routines and reducing the need to move cats or use foster spaces unnecessarily.
🐾 Natural light in every pen – supporting cats’ natural behaviours and improving mood
🏡 Dedicated feral space – calm, quiet and safer for handling more complex cases
🛋️ Bigger pens for all – room for toys, interaction and shared housing when appropriate
🚫 No more facing pens – less visual stress and better separation when needed
These changes will help shorten our cats stay with us and make their time here more comfortable and enriching.
Adoption improvements: smoother journeys to forever homes
Our goal is, and always has been, to help every animal find their perfect home! Our new facilities will make that process much more welcoming and effective.
📸 Calmer animals = higher rehoming rates, helping our animals transition from rescue to forever homes as quickly as possible.
🤝 Dedicated viewing spaces – so families can meet animals in a peaceful, private environment… a home away from home
📝 Quieter areas for paperwork and briefings, helping our dedicated team manage adoptions swiftly and effectively
🧑💼 A proper meeting room for confidential discussions with adopters, staff, or national RSPCA teams
Better adoption spaces mean smoother, more positive experiences for animals, families, and staff.
The target
We’re rebuilding in stages to stay open throughout the work. Many other local RSPCA branches have recently had to close or reduce their animal intake drastically due to funding crises. This means our services are more important than ever before and for this reason, we have endeavoured to continue our work throughout the build!
We aim to complete the project by July 2027 and we need to raise £3.8 million. We’re applying for grants and doing all we can — but we can’t do this without your help…
Be part of something special
Whether you donate, fundraise, or simply spread the word, you’re helping give local RSPCA rescue animals the calm, safe, loving environment they deserve. This is more than a rebuild — it’s a fresh start for every animal who comes through our doors and a path to muvh brighter future for years to come!
Please stand with us, however you can, without our loyal supporters, we simply wouldn’t exist and we are truly grateful for your ongoing and future support.
Here’s how you can help!
👉 Donate Now
👉 Fundraise pack – coming soon
👉 See Our Plans – coming soon
