On average, Wellcat Animal Rescue (Birmingham, B32 2QD), at any one time, has between 100-140 cats and kittens, and manages to rehome between 500-700 each year.
The Foundation of Wellcat – Wellcat Animal Rescue (Birmingham, B32 2QD) was formed by Pauline Roberts (now Pauline Beasley). Since she was a child, Pauline has dedicated her whole life to the welfare, rescue, and rehabilitation of cats and animals alike, becoming a registered charity in 1987.
In Pauline’s life, the waifs and strays that come to her door in need always come first and over the years she has rescued and nursed literally thousands of kittens and cats of all ages back to health. In caring for them, she ensures that they have veterinary treatment when needed, ongoing care and attention, and are rehomed when (and if) they are able.
Not all the cats and kittens that come into Pauline’s care are able to be rehomed, however. Some, through no fault of their own have terminal illnesses and some are no longer wanted or even replaced with a younger kitten. They can also be the victims of broken homes, house moves, or the arrival of a new baby. Some may have lost their owners who have passed away and no-one can look after them…these cats will stay with Pauline as lifelong residents until the end of their natural lives.
With ever-increasing veterinary bills every month of at least £1500 and food bills of approximately £1300+, keeping Wellcat operational is a huge uphill struggle. She relies solely upon the donations of well-wishers and supporters of her work — it is these people that make it possible for her to continue. On average, Wellcat, at any one time, has between 100-140 cats and kittens, and manages to rehome between 500-700 each year.
