Our full name is Colchester & District Cat Rescue and Rehoming Society (or CCR for short!) We were formed in 1974 and became a Registered Charity in 1978, so we were delighted to celebrate our Silver Anniversary in 2003 after 25 years.

We have recently celebrated our 30th anniversary, on 6th February 2008.

 

We are an independent local cat rescue charity (not connected with any national charity), covering Colchester and the surrounding area. We liaise with other rescue organisations such as Cats Protection and RSPCA branches in Essex and Suffolk to ensure that those in need find help.

 

We receive no government funding or grants, and are entirely dependent on our own fundraising (please see our "Help us raise funds" page.)

 

All cats that come to us are spayed/castrated, vaccinated and microchipped by us - our main costs are our vets' bills. We keep all our microchipped cats registered to CCR at the Sanctuary address, and contact you if your cat is found.

 

We also maintain records of lost and found cats.

 

 

We now have about 150 cats (and one dog!) that we care for.

We have 12 chalets with cats for rehoming, and 3 large groups of cats that we have been unable to find homes for, including some ferals.

 

We never have any cat put to sleep unless it is advised by our vet. Any cat that we have been unable to rehome is allowed to live out its life peacefully with other feline companions. They have warm shelter, food and all necessary veterinary care for as long as they need.