Bradford Rescuers Swamped by Abandoned Cats

by Óné Chappy 

Animal lovers in Bradford are worried about the number of stray and unwanted cats in the city.
 
 A group of Bradford friends were so worried about the increased number of abandoned cats in the district that they decided to set up their own cat sanctuary.

After 18 months of operation, Paw Prints Cat Rescue have looked after more than a 100 cats and kittens.

The sanctuary is run by Elaine Rodgers at her home in Bankfoot, alongside Anna Clarke.

Mrs Clarke lives with 14 of the cats in her own home and says that shows just how many stray cats there are in the city.

 She said: "There is a lot of cats in Bradford. In-fact, Bradford seems to be overrun with cats".

She said that the main reason there has been an increase in the number of cats being abandaned is because people get pets without fully understanding how to care for or be responsible for them.

She says although there are a lot of cat loving people in Bradford, they are not respoinsible enough.

She said: "I'ts so easy to get a hold of a cat or kitten and it should be taken more serious. People should be more responsible".

 Clark says this problem can be prevented, but people have to know and understand the animal before they consider getting it as a pet.

She said: "The main thing people can do to prevent all these poor unwanted cats and kittens is to get them neutered".

" There is money available and voucher schemes for people who are struggling, money wise", she said. 

Paw Prints Cat Rescue said they are heavily relying on the generosity of local residents to help them with their charitable deed.


The work they do looking after the cats costs hundreds of pounds a week, so food and money are always being sought after and welcomed.

 Click below for some of the Cats and kittens they look after that want homes.