Final abandoned cat now safe at Chichester rescue centre
After nearly four months, the last of fourteen cats abandoned outside The Cat & Rabbit Rescue Centre’s gates has finally been safely caught and brought into care.
The heartbreaking incident in December saw six tiny kittens abandoned in a carrier, while eight other cats escaped into and around the Centre’s grounds. Over the following weeks, the dedicated staff, with the support of neighbours, managed to safely capture seven of the cats. However, one little female continued to elude capture, leading to months of careful monitoring and perseverance.
In February, after several potential sightings, the team’s patience was rewarded when she appeared on a CCTV camera. She has now been safely caught and is beginning her journey to a brighter future.
She has been given the name Isra, meaning “journey of the night,” as she was never seen during the day.
General Manager of The Cat & Rabbit Rescue Centre, Ian Hughes, said: "Isra’s story highlights the dedication and compassion of our team and community. Every animal deserves safety and care, and we are overjoyed that she, along with the others, can finally start a new chapter."
Eleven of the cats have found forever homes, two are still waiting, and Isra will be looking for a new home very soon. The Cat & Rabbit Rescue Centre welcomes inquiries from potential adopters who can offer a safe, loving, and permanent home for its cats.
The Cat & Rabbit Rescue Centre was founded in 1986 and works to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome abandoned and unwanted cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs across West Sussex and Hampshire. The charity receives no government funding and relies entirely on donations from the public to continue its work.
To learn more about the animals in the Centre’s care, or to donate, visit www.crrc.co.uk or call 01243 967111.