St Francis Persian Rescue

In 1988 I opened a small Boarding Cattery and although I had always loved cats I had never been in contact with any of the Pedigree Breeds.

Soon we were welcoming Siamese, Burmese, Birmans and Persians and eventually I was asked to keep or re home one of my boarders, a large handsome Persian boy who we called Teddy. We quickly became besotted by our new arrival and planned to breed Persians. My husband bought me two breeding queens, but he died shortly afterwards. I did not have the heart to carry on with the plans, but decided to start a rescue centre for Persians instead.

I worked in co operation with another cattery owner from Wakefield, Audrey Rae. The Cats Protection League and the RSPCA soon heard about our work and we took in more and more cats. Audrey then suffered from ill health and was unable to help us during that time. Thankfully, Audrey is now fully recovered and is back on board and helping us again.

Our rescue cats all have the freedom of our large house and gardens. They are only penned when they first come to the centre, whilst awaiting health checks, vaccinations and the results of blood tests.

Pauline Wright

Do please take a moment to browse our Website and if you know of a good home for one of our current guests, please take a look at the Good Homes Needed section. Thank you!

Our Story ...

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Now I lay me down to sleep,

The king-size bed is soft and deep...

I sleep right in the center groove

My human she can hardly move!

I've trapped her legs, she's tucked in tight

And here is where I pass the night

No one disturbs me or dares intrude

Till morning comes and "I want food!"

A Cat's Prayer

I sneak up slowly to begin