Strawberrypersianpedigreecatrescue Reviews 48

Absolute abysmal contact! Half the time I never got answers to my questions and when I finally could, they refused to even admit they wouldn't consider me due to my age.

I did everything possible to adopt and all we got in return was silence whenever we sent the photos of the house to them, not told if they were enough or not told if they weren't enough.

I feel they are a scam, I know they are not but the whole experience has left me with a bitter taste. If someone isn't what you want, you should tell them so they don't get their hopes up and continuously have to contact you just to receive radio silence!

Date of experience: July 01, 2025

These lovely people took on my cat who I was struggling to cope with. They have been so kind and understanding and they really do want the best for the cats. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them and am so grateful for the help they gave me and my cat.

Date of experience: May 03, 2025

Strawberry Persian Pedigree Cat Rescue allowed us to adopt a cat (Pebbles) from them. She is the most beautiful, gentle, playful cat which can only be because she's been so cared for by Strawberry Cat Rescue. Our cat settled in straight away and is confident and loving. It's apparent that Strawberry has given our cat lots of love and attention while in their care. Thank you x

Date of experience: February 09, 2025

Everything about this rescue is brilliant, from filling in adoption forms, checking me out and my vet records to ensure only the best for the beautiful cats in their care. We adopted an absolutely beautiful kitten that has an amazing nature which reflects the care this amazing rescue takes in looking after the cats in their care.

Date of experience: October 05, 2024

Really great charity for cats here. I adopted my two British Blues from them 3 years ago and like to support when I can.
Just received my key ring hand crafted by Jan in support of the charity and its literally the cutest thing ever!! Thanks Jan for your amazing work and skills and support…. X

Date of experience: June 16, 2024

Just received 2 items I bid on to help their charity, they are handmade by Jan and are brilliant, always wanted 1 to match my blue Persian.
They are all volunteers and do a brilliant job helping cats that come in often rejected by other groups.
Well done keep up the good work 😻

Date of experience: June 11, 2024

I’ve adopted cats from here. And I recently purchased a handmade Bee made by Jan to support the rescue of their animals.

The hand made bee’s 🐝 absolutely adorable. Postage and packing excellent.
I am more than thrilled with every contact or dealing with Strawberry Persian Rescue.

And I’m totally in love with my cats and my handmade bee cat.

Date of experience: May 30, 2024

SHORT VERSION: I have a very happy, young cat from this organisation who would have been killed if they had not taken him in; make sure you meet the adoption requirements and be patient and it will be worth it! It's not Amazon for pedigree cats, you can’t 1-click a kitten to your door for a rock bottom price, and that clearly makes some people very angry. In the end, it’s all about the cats and what’s best for them.

LONG VERSION: I adopted a cat from Strawberry Rescue because I live in a flat above the ground floor and wanted an indoor-only cat; I also didn’t want a kitten. I wasn’t fussed about having a pedigree, but moggy rescues only seemed to have cats that have experienced life outside. I already had two cats, one was a lot older than the other, and the young one was clearly annoying him by playing with him far too much.

As other people have mentioned on here, the application form is very detailed and you have to send photos of your home. I had read through the adoption criteria on the Strawberry Rescue website, and was confident that I met them, but I knew that I would probably have to wait until a suitable cat became available. I could see from their Facebook page that they were really stretched and so I didn’t expect an immediate response; you do have to be patient and organisation was not always the best, I did have to repeat myself once or twice in messages. (I'd give 4.5 stars as a result but you can't do half stars on here!)

It certainly did take a while, but eventually I received a phone call where a volunteer explained what cats were available that she thought would be suitable for my feline household. I had seen on the webpage a young cat that had been waiting for a long time for a home, who had been neglected and wasn’t confident with humans, but did like other cats, and I asked if he might be suitable. My existing cats are very friendly, so it didn’t matter that he wasn’t a cuddly one. The volunteer definitely managed my expectations and checked that I didn’t want one of the more friendly cats available, which shows that they were making sure that the cat’s best interests were paramount. I was also asked about my cats, their temperament, activity levels, how they got on with each other. There is never any guarantee when introducing animals to each other that they will get on, but I felt that the person I spoke to was making sure that we would have the best possible chance of the new cat getting on with my existing ones.

I brought the cat home and he was as described – I barely saw him because he hid from me, but he was so happy when he finally got to meet my cats, I don’t think I’ve ever heard such joyful cat noises before! As time went on he has become more confident, sleeping on my bed and occasionally letting me stroke him. The plan worked, sort of – he is a playmate for my younger cat, but he decided he loved my older one and follows him round like a shadow, which the old one doesn’t always appreciate! I messaged the rescue a couple of times after the adoption because I was concerned that the old cat was being disturbed by his new stalker, and was given advice and reassurance. They get on fine now.

The cat I adopted was rescued from severe neglect by a breeder, along with multiple other cats. I was told Strawberry Rescue took the cats other rescues didn’t want, because they were so terrified of humans and would be almost impossible to re-home. That means that without the Strawberry group, he and the 10 or so other cats would have been put down. Instead they were all re-homed, and my boy was the last of the lot. I have followed the Strawberry Facebook page for a while and seen how they take in groups of hard-to-home cats, old ones and ones with complex (and expensive) veterinary needs – and they manage to find a home for all of them, which is incredible!

Date of experience: June 01, 2023

I adopted Lula (now Luna, by granddaughters’ popular vote!) my lilac tortie BSH, last year from Strawberry. It had taken quite a while for the right ‘match’ to come up but when she did, the whole process was fairly quick once I submitted the application form and photos of my home and other 2 cats. About 6 weeks probably at a guess, which I think is about average for most rescues and in my opinion, appropriate. I am now looking to adopt another cat, as my original BBSH Soli, died soon after his 13th birthday last July. I’ve always only had indoor cats, for various reasons, so when I found Strawberry I knew they were the right organisation to adopt from and I wasn’t wrong. Lula was healthy and in great condition, easy to live with (and with my other cats) from the very start. I think it’s good that there is a rescue who specialise in rehoming indoor-only cats, as this is rare - but there are many folk who do have outside space limitations and/or other reasons why we can’t home an outgoing cat, including myself. That’s why I won’t look elsewhere for my next cat (even though I have previously looked at hundreds on other rescue sites before finding Strawberry and adopting Luna). It worked so well and so smoothly there’s no question I’ll go with Strawberry again. Thanks Strawberry!

Date of experience: May 27, 2023

I got my little cat last year from Strawberry Rescue. They were very strict about vetting me - quite rightly - and were absolutely committed to making sure that she would go to a good home. Julietta (now called Katy) had had a hard time and Strawberry Rescue made sure that she was well, and properly rested, after spaying and some heavy dentistry. Katy was so lucky to be fostered by them - and I'm very lucky indeed to have her living with me. She is a delight. I strongly recommend them.

Date of experience: June 14, 2023

I purchased some handmade crocheted items to support this fabulous volunteer run cat rescue. The items were well made, the transaction was easy and postage fast. To top it all they were beautifully wrapped with care and attention.

Date of experience: May 17, 2024

Adopted a few of cats now. Volunteers are amazing and you end up wanting to help. If there are delays, it can be someone has lost their dad and are arranging a funeral or volunteers having operations. People seem to expect a response like from a business of people paid to do a job. Tiny groups with no staff cannot do that. They are trying to help when can, from homes, No cattery, no office, no staff so I am not sure what is expected. Strict but cats I adopted were tested for fiv felv by an expensive blood test and nutered and vaccinated and had microchip ame with litter tray carrier, toys, scratch pad. The lovely non paid volunteers are driving around England and WAles helping cats get to a safe place in someone home who can help - be kind and patient and they are the nicest people you will ever meet. Life changing kindness. It has changed my life to have cats saved by these.

Date of experience: August 16, 2023

Thank goodness for the strict rehoming criteria! Strawberry go above and beyond any other rescue I have experienced to ensure the right cat goes to the right home. We have adopted 2 elderly kitties from Strawberry over the past 2 years. We had a good idea of what we were getting with each one and this baseline ensures their first few weeks in their new home was as stress free for them as it could possibly be. This allowed their true personalities to shine through and for us to learn their preferences. Pedigrees can be more work than non Pedigrees and Strawberry make it quite clear what each cat needs. If I ran a rescue, I hope it would be a good and thorough as Strawberry. The dedication of this rescue and their incredible volunteers leaves me in awe. Yes, some may see the fees as high, but all cats are vet checked and any operations needed are paid for by the rescue. These fees need to be recouped from adoption fees, generous benefactors and donations. Long may they continue as our present brood will not be the last and Strawberry will always be our choice for any elderly kitty who needs us.

Date of experience: May 01, 2024

The ladies made a very stressful occasion go well for me .
The cats left needing alot of medical attention and it was done and more .
They look like different cats now.
I would like to say a HUGE thank you .

Date of experience: May 16, 2024

I cant speak highly enough about the founders and the people that foster and dedicate their time and compassion to helping the cats that by no fault of their own require help and rehoming. These guys care deeply and put the needs of the cats first and foremost. I first adopted from them and took in a 'spicy older persain Mavis '. The lovely Sandie who was fostering her gave me good insight into her character and this helped me to understand Mavis and to let her settle into my home. I also knew SPPCR was always there if I had any issues. You dont just adopt a cat you get a strawberry family. After Mavis passed I knew when the pain of losing Mavis became that empty void in your life, I knew where to go without hesitation. I did a 7 hour round trip to collect my new adopted furry companion, as I appretiate the time and effort the founders and the volunteers do for the cats and felt this was a small way of giving back rather than relying on a transport run. As I have already said you become part of the strawberry family and I have been a part of that family nearly 9 years. Over the years I have followed the journey of many of the cats, I have watched as the rescue battles to save and heal very poorly cats who have come into their care without judgement of the previous owners. Their compassion, dedication and love for the cats is incedible. They endeavour to meet the demands of others in a world where people are quick to judge, quick to rant online or too wrapped up in being the main character. These people obviously do not understand the time and effort that goes into keeping the rescue going and only hurt these amazing dedicated people.

Date of experience: April 20, 2024

When we lost our first cat in October 2023, we approached Strawberry with a view to rehoming a cat with best chance of fitting in with our remaining cat. From our first email to even now, they were helpful friendly and positive. The cat they suggested has indeed fitted in really well and she is a fabulous little character, both we and our other cat are very grateful. They were open and honest about veterinary treatment she had had and were happy for her records to be transferred to our vets. We had no problems meeting their rehoming criteria, which were made clear from the start. When the time comes and we lose our old boy, we will undoubtedly come back to Strawberry.

Date of experience: October 28, 2023

Both of our cats are adopted from Strawberry Pedigree Rescue. They are the loves of my life, and my husband and I love them dearly. It’s worth the 3 hours drive each way to pick them up.

Fiona and Richard, who run the organisation, are genuinely passionate about their work and dedicate their lives to saving cats in need. During the application process, they made it clear that it might take some time due to being a volunteer-run organisation. They explained that volunteers devote their precious time, setting aside personal issues and illness to help.

I also understand the necessity of their strict adoption rules, such as not planning to have children or not allowing outdoor access for the cats. These rules are in place to ensure the safety and well-being of the cats, as many were surrendered due to issues with previous owners having children. It would be unfair for them to experience this again.

The adoption fees are acceptable as they are used to cover vet bills, neutering, and microchip fees for the cats, as well as to help contribute to the large vet bills for other elderly cats in their care or those with more severe illnesses.

Overall, I wholeheartedly recommend Strawberry Pedigree Rescue to others looking to adopt pedigree or indoor-only cats. Every cat deserves a chance to live a happy life in a forever home.

Date of experience: July 04, 2023

Wonderfully kind volunteers who do an amazing job taking in cats, some who require extensive vet treatment, heal them and let them go to good homes. We couldn’t be more happy with our experience adopting our two kittens. There has been support whenever needed and we thank them for the wonderful work they so selflessly do.

Date of experience: March 28, 2024

My husband and I recently adopted a lovely young chinchilla Persian boy from Strawberry Rescue to be companion to our beautiful golden oldie female moggie we adopted last July from the RSPCA. Over the past 30 years we have been approved for adoption from 5 different rescues in the US and now the UK where we have lived for some time now. We have found that each rescue has had their own unique ethos, rules, adoption forms and process. Yes, they all seemed exhausting, the process tedious, the length and the questions, but, it is always with the best intentions and to try to get these poor creatures who have often endured terrible things before arriving at said rescue to the home best suited for them and to ensure that the kitties do not suffer further. It is much easier of course to just plonk down money to a breeder and receive a cat or kitten but what these charities do is very important and we personally would only ever do that as a last resort. We are so happy with our dear boy from Strawberry, he is a sweet funny and loving little chap and we are thankful that they stuck with him thru 8 months of painstaking care to make him well enough for us to be able to adopt him when others might have given up on him.

Yes there were delays from when we wrote in our lengthy application, then provided photos and then silence! We weren’t sure we had been approved, so we followed up..... progressed and after a while we concluded this: Strawberry are deeply devoted to the well-being of their cats. And they are working flat-out with a very small team of volunteers, hence the delay in reply. Yes when we picked him up it was in the driveway rather than going inside the house but my understanding is that this is becoming more the norm in the US and UK due to safety issues. We did look at more than a few of the best breeders of several breeds here in the US and the UK before choosing our rescues and many of them no longer allow home visits.

We are very happy with Strawberry Rescue and our experience with them and would certainly adopt from them again in the future.

Date of experience: February 03, 2024

Well, where do I start. My ex-wife has Huntingtons Disease. One of the symptoms is irrationality and making bad decisions. She made one here alright with these shysters. She made a rash decision to give up her British Blue cat, Casper, due to her health, to these people and instantly regretted it. She contacted them the next day saying she’d made a mistake and wanted him back. They never responded. I contacted them the next day with the same plea as Casper is half mine, they never had the decency to respond. My ex wife’s occupational therapist and mental health nurse contacted them outlining everything she could, they never responded. Now we don’t know where Casper is or who with. My ex-wife is heartbroken. We don’t have addresses, phone numbers nothing. Only an email address that never gets a response. So our Casper is out there somewhere and we have no idea where. So my advice to anyone wanting to use these people is don’t. There are much better more credible places out there. These people treat the disabled and vulnerable like crap. If you have Casper, please look after him and love him like we did.

Date of experience: March 10, 2024