You can meet and get to know your cat before you commit to purchase it – you can even take one on trial! You will take home a new member of your family that will love you unconditionally. 

You can get a cat from Friends of the Pound that has already been through the destructive and time-consuming kitten stage. This can often be better with young children, to get an older cat that doesn’t jump up, scratch or have sharp teeth.

Many cats have already had some socialisation, and many mixed breed cats have less problems with their health than purebreds, although we do get many purebred cats in the pound and in foster care as well.

A rescue pet always seems to know that you have been their saviour, and can repay you tenfold with their loyalty.

Buying a rescue animal saves a life.