Fur And Feathers Animal Sanctuary
Charity 1198747
https://www.fur-and-feathers.co.uk/
Overview
Summary
Fur and Feathers Animal Sanctuary appears to be a small, mission-led animal rescue whose identity is shaped by a strong non-destruct ethos, individualised cat rehabilitation and a recent loss of physical premises. Its current model seems to combine foster-based rehoming, public donations and small-scale trading, while concentrating particularly on indoor-cat placements. The available evidence suggests resilience and clear values, but also operational vulnerability: the organisation is continuing its work while temporarily without a base.
Operational geography
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
King’s Norton South
Confidence: low
The organisation’s current official contact page identifies King's Norton as its appointment-only contact location and states that it operates as a foster-based rescue with a cattery. This supports operational presence in King's Norton, but does not establish the ward.
- Fur and Feathers Animal Sanctuary, Contact Us
States that the organisation is a full-time foster-based rescue with two catteries, including one in Birmingham; and says visits are by appointment only. - Fur and Feathers Animal Sanctuary, homepage
Lists cats currently in foster in King's Norton and describes the organisation as based in South Birmingham.
Remaining uncertainties
- The organisation’s homepage says it is temporarily without a base after losing previous land, while its contact page says it is foster-based with two catteries. This supports a current operational presence in King's Norton but leaves the precise status, capacity and permanence of the cattery unclear.
- The second cattery is not identified by a publishable geographic area, so its exact location and operational arrangement cannot be established from the available evidence.
- The Charity Commission records that the charity operates across Birmingham City, Coventry City, Dudley, Solihull, Warwickshire and Worcestershire. This supports the regional coverageType, but does not identify the intensity, service model or current operational sites in each area.
- No material partnerships extending operational reach were identified in the official website or Charity Commission material consulted.
Additional evidence needed
- A current annual report or operational update identifying active foster areas, cattery locations and the areas from which animals are accepted or rehomed.
- Confirmation from the organisation of whether its appointment-only contact location is a cattery, foster-home base, administrative address, or a combination of these functions.
- Details of any formal rescue, veterinary, foster-network or rehoming partnerships that materially extend the organisation’s geographical reach.
Areas of work
- Animals
Who they help
- Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies
- The General Public/mankind
How they help
- Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- Provides Services
Discoveries involving this organisation
The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.
Observations
A values-led rescue model shapes placement decisions
The sanctuary appears to prioritise avoiding euthanasia of healthy animals and finding carefully matched, permanent homes over rapid rehoming. Its indoor-only policy and detailed descriptions of cats' temperaments suggest that safeguarding long-term welfare is central to its approach.
Why it matters
This helps explain why the organisation may serve fewer animals or require more specialised adopters than a conventional rehoming service. Its distinctive contribution may be patient rehabilitation and matching for animals with complex histories or needs.
Show evidence
“We will never put a healthy animal down.”
Source:Organisation“Because we love our cats so much we will only rehome as indoor cats.”
Source:Organisation“The sanctuary does not discriminate against an animal based on age, appearance, illness or history.”
Source:Organisation
Loss of premises may be accelerating a distributed care model
The sanctuary appears to be operating through foster homes while temporarily without a base. This may preserve continuity of care, but could also limit intake, visibility and capacity for animals needing more intensive facilities.
Why it matters
The organisation's current role cannot be understood only as a rescue service; it is also managing a significant infrastructure disruption. Its relationships with foster carers and supporters may now be especially important to its ability to operate.
Show evidence
“We are temporarily without a base, after losing the land we operated from unexpectedly.”
Source:Organisation“Bandit and Rascal are currently in foster in King's Norton.”
Source:Organisation“Spud and Wesley have come such a long way since being in foster.”
Source:Organisation
The organisation is building several small public-support channels
Rather than relying solely on donations, the sanctuary appears to use animal adoption stories and an online shop to sustain public engagement and fundraising. This may be a pragmatic response to financial dependence while also keeping supporters connected to individual animals.
Why it matters
This suggests that public communication is part of the operating model, not just promotion. The organisation may benefit from collaborators who can strengthen digital fundraising, retail, volunteer recruitment or foster-carer networks.
Show evidence
“We are entirely reliant on donations and the generosity of our supporters.”
Source:Organisation“All purchases contribute towards the costs of the animals in our care.”
Source:Organisation“The charity provides services and advocacy, advice or information.”
Source:Charity Commission
- The number and types of animals supported, and whether cats are now the principal focus, are unclear.
- There is no evidence about funding stability, foster capacity, volunteer involvement or plans to secure new premises.
- It is unclear how the sanctuary works with veterinary providers, other rescues or local authorities.
Remaining uncertainties
- Recent annual accounts, trustee report and intake, rehoming and foster-capacity figures.
- Information on current premises plans, referral pathways and partnerships with veterinary and animal-welfare organisations.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
Animal Rescue and Re-homing
Charity objects
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC TO RELIEVE THE SUFFERING OF ANIMALS IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION AND, IN PARTICULAR, TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RESCUE HOMES OR OTHER FACILITIES FOR THE RECEPTION, CARE AND TREATMENT OF SUCH ANIMALS