Reviews
We adopted our girls Polly & Peggy 2 weeks ago, and they’ve made themselves right at home! I was massively reassured by how thorough the home check was, we received... read more updates regarding how the girls were getting on while we waited for them, and the foster care they received was fantastic. Thank you x
29 October 2023
Thank you Saving Strays for letting us rehome gorgeous Frank, we love him.
The adoption process was thorough and fair to make sure we were the right family
Would definitely recommend... read more Saving Stays.. Amazing work from Hayley and the team 👏💕
29 October 2023
We've been very pleased with everything that Saving Strays have done for us. Our little cat Emma is lovely and has settled in well.
Thanks to Alison and also the Foster... read more mum of Emma- who looked after her and her kittens.
Thanks for everything
Audrey Skelton
20 September 2023
So grateful for saving strays, brilliant service and lovely team! Smokey found his forever home😊
28 May 2023
We had been looking for a dog to rescue, as Pip our lovely rescue dog has been suffering from separation anxiety (if left at home even for 30 mins), since... read more we said a heartbreaking goodbye to our collie Jess. We decided she needed a companion.
We fortunately came across Saving Strays Bolton, where we spotted Reggie! He stood out as he had almost identical markings to Pip.
After reading his description, and applying for him, we were contacted a short time later by Hayley. She informed us that we would shortly be contacted by a home checker, who would interview us and carry out a home check.
We were contacted a couple of hours later by the lovely Cal, she spent approx 2hrs talking to us about our history with dogs. Cal carried out the home check and asked us for the relevant ID documents. We were later informed that our application was successful, we were so happy and couldn’t wait to meet Reggie.
Cal arranged for a meet and greet to take place with us and Pip at a local park.
The meet & greet couldn’t have gone smoother, we knew there and then that Reggie was the one for us.
It was agreed that day, that we would foster Reggie for a few weeks . We had the best few weeks with him and were certain we wanted to adopt.
Reggie has today been neutered, all part of the adoption process. Our documents are signed and fee paid.
We were contacted throughout the process by Hayley and Cal to ensure Reggie was ok and things were good with us.
We love Reggie 🥰. He is part of our family now and we are so lucky to have found him. Pip is much more settled and they get on so well.
Thank you Saving Strays 🥰.
14 April 2023
Would like to thank the team especially the one and only foster mummy Karen!! Our girl is home with us finally and settled in so well.
Highly recommend and what... read more an amazing job you do
With love
Chris, Charlotte. Isla and Nora 🐶
21 March 2023
Adopted Lulu a Shih tzu early December and the support from the team at Saving Strays has been second to none. They are so dedicated and helpful and the process... read more was though in making sure both the dog and new owners were suited to each other and this is why we now have a beautiful and much loved member of our family 🥰
Sue & John
7 February 2023
I got my rabbit from Saving Strays and he is absolutely beautiful. brilliant service and so rewarding to know you are giving an animal a good home
27 January 2023
Thank you to Saving Strays in our adoption of Bridget. She is setting in very well. The adoption process was easy and the follow up is reassuring. Staff are very... read more caring, friendly and supportive. Thanks so much!
12 November 2022
Can’t recommend these guys enough. The process from start to finish was super easy, any questions/queries I had where answered promptly and the work they do is second to none.... read more Minnie (aka Chianti) has settled In amazingly and is giving her best mate Mouse who’s twice her size and super sassy a good run for her money lol. Even the 2 big lads who tower over her allow her to cuddle into their big, fluffy tums ❤️ would definitely use again xxx
31 October 2022
I highly recommend saving strays not only are they all doing an amazing thing making sure these animals have somewhere lovely to live you can tell they all love and... read more look after them. We’ve recently adopted a kitten (was Alaya now nala) and everyone I’ve spoken to have been so helpful and professional. I spoke with Michelle when I sent the adoption form in who recommend Alaya, the virtual home check was with Liz and I collected her from Jen. They’ve all been so responsive and helpful. It’s only nalas 4th day with us and she’s settling in very well, I can tell she’s been looked after because she so confident and wants all the attention 💖. If you are wanting to adopt an animal please use saving strays as we are so grateful for Nala - 3 months later we decided to adopt another kitten (Hennessy) Michelle and Jen were on hand again being very helpful and the process was quick and easy. Even when I turned up at Jens early than a green (sorry again! 😭) he settled so quickly and it’s like he’s always been here you can tell the cats are loved and cared for 💖 thank you so much for what you do xx
25 October 2022
We adopted our beautiful kitten Hamish from Saving Strays, I can’t recommend them enough, we’ve had lots of follow up calls to check how we are all getting along. Hamish... read more is a beautiful, healthy, confident and a little bit cheeky kitten. He was in foster with Jenny, I can tell she spent a lot of time with him, he’s so confident and friendly and loves cuddles and being carried around. The work they do at Savimg Strays is amazing and we are so grateful to have our gorgeous boy as part of our family.
12 October 2022
Excellent service contacted me straight back. home check with Hayley was easy and informative. Monty is settling in well to his new home would definitely recommend.
17 September 2022
when we went to adopt Brandy the process was so easy and fast. The video chat with Hayley was a easy and warming chat.
The pick up from Brandy's foster home... read more simple and straight forword and Jenny who was fostering Brandy was so welcoming and made sure i had all the info i needed. Thanks for making the process stress free and simpe x
16 September 2022
I have recently just adopted one of the little kittens, Pinot. They were amazing throughout the whole process which was so easy. We had a call on the monday and... read more by the Thursday we were going picking up our little boy. He’s amazing and he fits in so well we all needed him. They have rang and checked to make sure everything was okay they’ve been so amazing throughout it all !!
12 September 2022
It was with heartbreak and tears that we had to rehome our beautiful girl. Saving strays were amazing, they gave us time to process everything and answered all our questions.... read more I trust that they have found her the perfect home who can love her just as much as we all do.
The decision to rehome an animal is really difficult and saving strays understand this, the lady who came for her was amazing, she gave me time to say my goodbyes and reassurance that she was going to the perfect home who can give her the time she needs.
I couldn’t of asked for anything more and I think the work they all do it’s just outstanding.
2 September 2022
I originally started out fostering for Saving strays and it was so rewarding, I was 100% supported the whole process. They provide food, litter and lots of advice. I had... read more 3 failed fosters who I just couldn’t let go, Hugo, September and Randall. They all came from difficult situations and were rescued by Hayley and the team. The home check process was so quick and efficient I would definitely recommend Saving Strays if you are looking for a fur baby!
A massive thank you to Saving Strays for all the amazing work that you do🐱❤️
15 August 2022
I adopted my Penny (was Pandora) back in Feb (2022) saving strays were amazing and penny is the sweetest and most affectionate little thing ever. She has brightened up our... read more household. The work they do is amazing and I hope they can continue to give other poor cats the same opportunity they have given my Penny, to have a happy loving furever home. Thank you so much for everything you have done and are doing x
15 August 2022
Had to hand over a beautiful cat today, no fault of hers, but for her safety. The lady we went to was lovely, she gave you time, answered your... read more question, showed where she would be kept before going to vets then onto foster. She said we could contact her when ever we liked for updates..I cannot fault this rescue at all, without these we would have been lost..So Thankyou so very much.
10 August 2022
Amazing people all friendly warm and avaliable to help at all times couldn't thank them enough for the help they gave me, wonderful work they do for all the strays... read more and animals in need just amazing xx
6 July 2022
Brilliant, lovely and helpful people. Very straightforward adoption process. Thank you for letting us adopt Bruce. xxx
4 July 2022
Adopted a cat from Saving Strays and she is my new best friend !! Whole adoption process so so smooth and all staff so helpful along every step, picked up... read more Rosie with a little starter welcome pack with all the bits that we need to know, couldn’t be more happier with the service and our new cat
29 June 2022
Just want to say a massive Thankyou to all the team at saving strays ! Losing maverick was heartbreaking and my daughter was distraught but when the charity said there... read more was a perfect cat for us Jen spoke to my daughter as I think she felt like we were cheating on maverick but we’ve picked len up and he really is a snuggle muffin he’s made himself at home already x len will help us heal and we’ve got lots of love to give so Thankyou saving strays for both of our beautiful boys x
15 May 2022
We used saving strays to give an older cat a lovely safe and stable home in their retirement years. We got beautiful 12 year old Stella from Saving Strays... read more and she is wonderful. It was such an easy relaxed process and she has come to us fully vaccinated and house trained and we can highly recommend them. They are tireless in their work to saving strays and we cannot fault them. We would also recommend continuing the insurance. They were by far the best and cheapest quote we got for an elderly cat.
5 April 2022
Saving strays have been a life line. I can not recommend or thank them enough for their help and understanding at a sad time. Not only do they care passionately... read more for the animals they take in they ensure that only the best homes are found and whilst doing this they also support the humans. Thank you
2 April 2022
I found SS on Google and decided after months of pondering to look at rescuing a pet.
Elaine responded after I filled in an expression of interest and she has been... read more truly wonderful throughout the entire process. She discussed all the available cats with me and their personalities and tried to match me with one that I would bond well with and that would suit my lifestyle and home environment. She was great at messaging really responsive and helpful throughout the entire process and even now that I have brought Jasper home she’s still in touch checking on us and asking for updates and said if we are ever need anything to just drop her a message - cannot recommend them enough. If that wasn’t enough she even came with me to pick him up as I was a little nervous. Wonderful lady and organisation. 🥰 you can tell they all genuinely care.
I even got an adoption pack that came with Insurance worming and flea tablets and he has had all these vaccinations.
10 March 2022
I adopted my lovely Harley from Saving Strays. She's still very timid but getting braver every day. The whole team were very helpful and friendly. I'd definitely recommend them in... read more future
10 March 2022
Great rescue, staff go above and beyond to help the animals
10 March 2022
So I decided in my wisdom years I would take on fostering cats , so I contacted this group who set me up with a beautiful cat called... read more milo (adopted now), then two beautiful little tuxedo kittens this week & all I can say they are wonderful group in every way , made to feel welcome nothing is a problem just a phone call away& I can’t thank all the ladies & gent for being so helpful
10 March 2022
absolutely amazing rescue. they do everything they can for the animals.
very friendly and helpful team.
would definitely recommend
10 March 2022
they a a fantastic charity who always try to go far and beyond to make sure the animal is truely cared for and has the love and home they deserve.
10 March 2022
helped me get my kitten neutered, really friendly and very helpful 💗
10 March 2022
We started fostering cats in June 2021 and it is an absolute pleasure. Saving Strays is a well ran charity, the people are amazing in what they do. They go... read more above and beyond for all of the animals in their care.
Every animal deserves to be loved and I am so lucky to be a part of their journey to finding their forever homes. 💖 🐈⬛
I would encourage people to adopt a rescue cat or kitten. They are amazing little friends and the love you give and receive is wonderful. ❤️
9 March 2022
Great team, really helpful
9 March 2022
The work that saving strays do for animals in need of a new home is amazing. The team literally work none stop to ensure that all animals get the care... read more they deserve. Well done guys 👏👏
9 March 2022
Brilliant rescue who take in animals of all shapes and sizes some from terrible backgrounds and make sure they get back to good health and find new homes ❤️
9 March 2022
What an amazing job Saving Strays are doing caring for these lovely animals. I met a lovely lady called Jenny yesterday who took in a stray we’d found. She was... read more very kind and caring .My daughter is in the middle of moving house, once she’s in she hopes to adopt her. She called her Mabel. Thank you for your kindness.
8 March 2022
We are a little late posting but we adopted Sweep, now Buddy last October. Contact with Saving Strays was fantastic. I had many questions and it was never too... read more much trouble for them.
It all happened fairly quickly which suited us and we fell in love with him straight away.
He was fostered by Hannah for a few days before we introduced him to his forever home. Hannah was so kind sharing images and letting us visit so we could start to form a bond.
It took buddy a couple of days to settle in and it now feels like we have had him forever. He is our dream dog and I still have to pinch myself at times to realise how lucky we were to hear about him topped by the friendly and efficient adoption process.
I highly recommended Saving Strays and will mention them to anybody looking to give a pet a new home. Lou & Fran x
15 February 2022
We couldn’t be any happier brought Zeus home today he’s met Stella and amazing only thing is he’s now Eric ! Thankyou to everyone involved in this amazing rescue group... read more they truly have gone beyond and more for us xx please please don’t shop ADOPT X
12 February 2022
After fostering Poppy, we fell in love and recently adopted her. Thank you for our little girl.
11 February 2022
We adopted Penny just under two weeks ago and we couldn’t imagine life without her now. Hannah from Saving Strays was amazing throughout the process and the team have since... read more been in touch to see how Penny is settling in. ❤️
8 February 2022
We adopted Zeus and Loki (previously Snowy and Rudy) just over 2 weeks ago. The process was so smooth from the initial contact. These 2 gorgeous boys have settled into... read more our home so easily, thanks to the fantastic foster carers. Would definitely recommend adopting from Saving Strays.
2 February 2022
We brought Rosie home in mid December, she has settled in really well. would like to say thank you to all the staff at saving strays for being so friendly... read more and making the whole process very streamline.
Would highly recommend 😊. Thank you x
18 January 2022
yes I would there kind and loving people who really go the extra mile to help stray animals in anyway they can, they have a heart of gold and they... read more manage to get the animals to better health and living with people who will love and care fir them till the end of there living lifes.
11 January 2022
we seem to attract Stray cats. we have taken 2 cats now to SS. both not in the best of conditions. I know one has been rehomed and is... read more doing well. we only took the 2nd today, however Jenny let us settle him in the cattery. I'm sorry to see him go. however I know he will be in the best of hands. keep up the amazing work you do for these furbabies. xx
9 January 2022
We have recently adopted Betty, And she seems to be settling in fine still a bit timid and is getting more confident confident everyday.
Saving strays has a 5 star rating... read more from me for there care and attention to make sure that these animals go to the right homes.
Will definitely recommend.
Thank you so much for our little star Betty.
21 December 2021
I can't thank and praise Jenny enough she has homed a beautiful stray cat for me this evening from the moment I called her she was so helpful... read more and pulled out all the stops to make sure she was rescued and in a safe warm bed in less than 24 hours . The dedication and love Jenny and chloe show to all the beautiful rescue kitty's they have was so lovely to see ❤
14 December 2021
We adopted Jessie 3 weeks ago and it was a really great process with Saving Strays. We were able to finally fulfil one of our dreams and Jessie is just... read more the sweetest, cutest little thing. So happy we were able to find a rescue that had a cat suited to indoor life. Thank you so much Saving Strays!
13 December 2021
We adopted Moira.. now Luna.. three weeks ago now! She is THE most adorable cat, such a lovely gentle temperament… soo loving and she just loves attention. Saving Strays have... read more been fantastic from the initial contact.. all the way through to our first follow up call last week! It is obvious they care deeply for the cats they have for adoption and go to great lengths to make sure the match is perfect for both the cat and the owner. Thank you for everything you do. We truly love our little black ‘Luna girl’ who has bought so much joy to our family! 🐈⬛ 😍🥰
6 November 2021
Would just like to say what an amazing organisation you are.
Thank you for taking our stray Walter into your care. I know he will receive all the care and love... read more he deserves. Special shout out to Jenny no words are adequate enough.
24 October 2021
Fantastic group of people that helped us when no one else would ❤️ thank you so much x x
1 October 2021
We fostered then adopted our dog from Saving Strays. We are very grateful for the opportunity to bring him in to the family!
Neutering and initial injections were included in the... read more adoption fee which was great. It is clear all the volunteers have so much compassion and care for all the animals they save!
30 September 2021
I have recently adopted Pearl and Pebbles from Saving Strays and am utterly delighted with our new fur babies. The volunteers are incredibly devoted to the cause of animal rescue... read more and I can’t praise them enough.
The process was simple and efficient and I even received a follow up call to check on progress. I have no hesitation in recommending Saving Strays.
29 September 2021
I can't thank saving strays enough for saving a stray cat we have been feeding for the past 3 weeks on our school grounds. she is only young and so... read more loving but unfirtunatly I have a cat of my own so couldn't rake her in. jenny from saving strays took her in for me this morning after me only phoning yesterday to see if they can take her. jenny sorted a place for her at her house and as much as its broke my heart I know she will now be safe and warm. thank u again saving strays, you do amazing work keeping our little furbabys safe ❤ x
25 September 2021
Last Tuesday we picked up Liberty from her lovely Foster Carers and she’s settled in brilliantly. We’ve renamed her Milly and she loves to play, eat, and come for cuddles.... read more We’re really pleased with our new family member and would like to thank the Saving Strays team for everything you all do!
4 September 2021
Adopted our little boy Alfie through saving strays following a period of fostering. He’s a fantastic dog abs perfectly matched with us to complete our family. Cannot thank saving stays... read more enough.
13 August 2021
A wonderful, non-profit organisation made up of volunteers who dedicate their time to helping animals find their forever homes- I admire you all so much!
We adopted Mac, our big... read more softie who we couldn’t be without. The adoption process was quick and friendly; Liz was so helpful and lovely every step of the way. Mac’s foster family provided us with helpful information on his general behaviour and his food (likes and dislikes). It was just so clear to us how much love and thought goes into re-homing these animals, from everyone involved.
Thank you so much, Hayley and the Saving Strays team, for all the amazing work you do for all our animals.
11 August 2021
Absolutely lovely people who genuinely care for all of their animals. Saving stays gave us our lovely Nala who needed vet treatment, they paid for all of this and the... read more amazing Sam even took us. Whether your looking to adopt of foster this charity is amazing !!
10 August 2021
The most kind, caring animal charity I have come across.
Considering this charity receives nowhere near the amount of donations the other larger charities receive you would never know, nothing is... read more too much to ask of them and every volunteer is always happy to help.
I have adopted 2 cats from Saving Strays and everyone I have dealt with has been so lovely, kind and helpful especially Jenny.
Jenny is the kindest, warm hearted, person who is so transparent and tells you straight in the nicest way 😂
She has put up with my endless worried phonecalls, questions and messages. She is the first person I message when I reach any milestones with my kittens and she is always so happy for me and the boys, she's not only my cats ex Foster carer but she's definitely a friend.
I could recommend them more! They're incredible ❤️
5 July 2021
Amazing group who do a fantastic job rescuing and rehoming animals despite sometimes struggling for funding.
They really care deeply about animals and provide wonderful support and encouragement to anyone who... read more fosters or adopts an animal from them.
Thank goodness there are people like this to rescue some of the poor strays. We fostered Narla- a deaf cat who was very stressed when rescued and we were grateful for the support network provided by Saving Strays.
Narla decided I was her Mum and of course we adopted her. She is very playful and loving and I think she was destined to be ours to take care of forever.
4 July 2021
Thank you so much for the beautiful new member of our family Safira 💕🐾
Saving Strays have been very supportive throughout the adoption process with close communication, advice and follow up... read more check.
What an amazing job you all do in rescuing, fostering and finding forever homes for these animals.
19 June 2021
I contacted Jenny at saying strays she,s wonderful she gave me great help and advice on a stray cat that had been in my garden over 4 months who I... read more Named sad boy coz he always looked very sad and had a tear like marking under his left eye yesterday I managed to contain him with a lot of her help and advice and the lovely transport team was here to collect him within 20 minutes what a lovely team of people thank you for all your support and advice amazing team of people thank you so much Jenny hope he gets a forever home xx
9 June 2021
I was lucky enough to be able to foster a beautiful boy from SS.
After a few weeks I just knew I couldn’t let Teddy go, so I adopted him.
The process... read more was easy, quick and smooth and I would 100% recommend to anyone ❤️
24 May 2021
Recently adopted to great cats Cilla and Petula. Saving Strays are a wonderful group, helpful and knowledgable made the adoption go smoothly. My thanks to all the team.
16 May 2021
I contacted Jenny from saving strays who gave me advice on a local stray who had been visiting me regularly. Tonight I managed to get him in my kitchen and... read more the transport team were here within half an hour to save him 😺. What a lovely team. Thanks so much for your support and advice throughout. Amazing people.
12 May 2021
we fostered Bella in February, she is gorgeous and very much part of our family. thank you to saving strays for finding our furbaby
2 May 2021
I was looking to adopt a cat but knew I would be a little niche as I work from home as a childminder, so always young children around including my... read more own. Saving Strays were brilliant, Hannah was really friendly and helpful and after my little Video interview, I adopted Hunter and was able to pick him up within a couple of days. He’s a gorgeous boy, really friendly and has been great with the children. Would recommend saving strays, lovely people and the little extras free pet insurance for 5 weeks etc is great.
28 April 2021
These have been really brilliant with helping a cat that had been left behind by his owners and had got really poorly while being on the streets , from start... read more to finish I got so much support thank you once again He couldn’t be in better hands xx
27 April 2021
We had an absolutely fantastic service from Saving Strays! We were looking for a young female cat however Saving Strays did not have a match for us at the time.... read more As soon as a cat that matched our criteria came into their care they let us know and offered us a home check. The adoption process was quick and easy and we are now in love with our new furry friend who has settled in so well! I couldn’t recommend them enough xx
25 April 2021
excellent service. really helpful snd recommended
15 April 2021
I was an apprehensive recruit to the Saving Strays Foster family when I joined in September. After a thorough, via remote, vetting procedure our first foster cat arrived with food,... read more scratch post, toys, litter and litter tray. She was soon followed by our next, this time a semi feral mum cat with four feisty kittens. It was very rewarding spending time with these everyday and slowly watching them become more confident, the first time they came to greet us, the first time we were allowed to touch them, then stroke them and finally when they were running round the house jumping on our knees and curling up for a snuggle! The rehoming section of Saving Strays works really efficiently and takes care to match the right cat/ kitten with their home. Our most confident kitten was homed as a sole cat, we then had another little girl kitten to go with our little girl so they could bond before they went to their together forever home that left us with two gorgeous boys who had got so confident with our dogs that they were rehomed with a dog. Our next foster arrived the evening before Christmas Eve, this time a puppy, who had been rescued alongside her siblings again she came with everything she needed food, bed, harness, bowls, lead. Saving Strays provide you with ongoing support whilst you foster, all vet appointments are arranged and all care is paid for, it is a really rewarding thing to do. You always feel the the top priority is the animals, their health and finding the a happy home.
3 March 2021
I have been involved with saving strays for a year now and I am amazed everyday with the excellent care and work they do everyday they go above and beyond... read more to rescue animals in need and find the perfect home for all the animals in rescue I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone who as animal they cannot longer look after or for any strays that are in need of help each and everyone of them who are involved with saving strays are so loyal caring and compassionate to the charity I adore them all and cannot thank them enough xx
3 March 2021
Saving Strays is an amazing charity ran by incredible people! They have always been caring, patient and so helpful and are always happy to help in any situation as well... read more as offer invaluable advice. I can’t recommend them enough!
3 March 2021
Saving Strays were a pleasure to deal with when adopting our dog Sammie.
Hayley was fantastic, she is helpful and knowledgeable which helped us settle Sammie into our home really... read more well.
I would highly recommend Saving Strays.
3 March 2021
I'm lucky to be one of the fosterers at Saving Strays having looked after 3 cats over the past few months 🧡🐱 It has been such a rewarding experience... read more watching the cats transform after being badly treated and finding new loving homes. The team are extremely supportive, providing full care, paying for vets appointments and giving advice for all the animals. It's a wonderful community to be part of!
3 March 2021
Great charity helping animals in need 👏🏻
3 March 2021
Would 100% recommend Saving Strays. My own cats seem to bring strays home all the time and Hayley and her team are always on hand to help out. One of... read more the strays was rescued, went to a foster home and eventually found his forever home. Saving Strays did an incredible job and gave a young cat the life he deserves!
3 March 2021
Thank you to Saving Strays for helping us adopt Tommy. Our whole experience has been fantastic when we first fostered and eventually adopted him.
He's now a happy, healthy boy who... read more loves sleeping in his bed all day long.
2 March 2021
We have had the most incredible experience with Saving Strays so far. We fostered a beautiful Staffie Cross called King in January with the view to adopt him as an... read more official member of our family.
Saving Strays have been really supportive and positive throughout the entire process. Hayley has been a message away at all times and is highly communicative regarding King’s progress. I have been invited to join a group with other animal fosterers working with the charity, and we all regularly update and advise each other on there. Saving Strays has a true community feel.
Saving Strays have provided us with all the essentials for King (food, bed, lead, harness etc.), but more notably they have arranged and paid for all of his vets appointments and medication. This charity is highly committed to putting animal welfare first; they are ensuring that King is in his best condition with a long term treatment plan before we move forward and adopt him permanently.
Saving Strays follow all safeguarding procedures, including interviews and home visits before fostering can begin. We are then contractually obliged to provide them with updates and take King to the appropriate appointments. The process has been extremely efficient and professional.
The best part about Saving Strays is that they truly want what is best for the animals in their care. We are so proud that they selected us to foster King; he has gone from strength to strength with us and we cannot imagine being without him. We are the luckiest dog parents ever and it is amazing to see him get stronger, healthier and most importantly happier as time goes by. We love this dog more than anything 💕
Thank You to Saving Strays for completing our family. I would highly recommend this charity to provide a personal, dedicated and friendly service for people looking to foster/adopt animals seeking their forever homes.
1 March 2021
I contacted Saving Strays looking for a black kitten to join our family. Trinity came to stay with us initally as a foster to adopt. Hayley and her team couldn't... read more have been more patient answering all our silly questions and advising us when needed. There is always someone available for advice. We fell in love with Trinity and have now adopted her. We are so greatful to Hayley for helping us find her. The team work non-stop behind the scenes trying to raise funds and find furever homes for the animals in their care. Thank you very much x
1 March 2021
Saving Strays is a wonderfully supportive and friendly community to be a part of. I recently fostered 5 adorable kittens before they went on to their forever homes. The community... read more were amazing with loads of tips and advice on what to do and where to go. All the animals are so well cared for and loved. It’s a privilege to be a part of it. ❤️
1 March 2021
I have been fostering cats from Saving Strays for a very short time but can only say how fantastic an organisation it is. Once I got the call to collect... read more my first foster I was so pleased to be able to take a lovely cat into my home. When they first arrive they are naturally fearful but being able to coax them into joining you voluntarily and then giving them some love and attention so that they accept you and allow you to make a fuss of them, stroke them and then you get a head bump or hear a first contented purr is the best feeling.
Saving Strays makes sure these animals are looked after health wise, so when they are finally adopted they go to their new family fully vaccinated, neutered when needed and in good health. Some are surrendered by their owners who are unable to look after them any more for various reasons and some are strays who are probably living on the streets. It is so rewarding to look after them and give them confidence to live with a forever family.
If you are looking for a pet please look at the Saving Strays website before you make any decisions, rescuing an animal is the most rewarding thing you can do.
1 March 2021
Saving Strays are amazing. Always ready to offer help and support to a stray, be it cat or dog, puppy or kitten, whatever the time of day or night.... read more Wonderful, caring people who always go above and beyond as volunteers to help any animal in need find the love and support they deserve. A huge thank you to Hayley and her dedicated team. Thank you all for being there for us all at Healing Paws Animal Rescue. We all appreciate the help and support you give to us a rescue organisation too. You help us to help so many.... x x
1 March 2021
We fostered 2 dogs during Lockdown April 2020 from Saving strays whose owner sadly lost her home. Bella & Louis 11 & 12 years old. They had been together all... read more their lives so we didnt want to split them up. They have improved our lives & given us joy in simply walking with them. Saving Strays have been brilliant, supporting us, advising on food, pet care for older dogs. Every query answered promptly, clear adoption plan etc. Very positive, caring team with animal welfare & caring approach to the situation owners may find themselves in at the heart of their charity. ♥️🐕 Thank you for giving your time & expertise to both animals & humans. Well done🥇
1 March 2021
Saving Strays is a phenomenal rescue organisation which is expertly run by dedicated volunteers who strive only for a better future for all animals in their care. The will never... read more turn an animal away in need and this is from my own experience working alongside Hayley and her team. Saving Strays have worked alongside a UK registered charity on many occasions saving animals which not only need a new home but also expert rehabilitation. They have given these animals a second chance and all of them have gone on to be rehomed in amazing suitable homes. Savings Strays have literally saved the lives of 100’s of animals and are outstanding at what they do. So THANK YOU Saving Strays for saving the lives of those who had no future, for being that stepping stone between life and death and always being there for the animals no matter what. YOU ARE THE BEST at what you do and people would have to go a long way to find a better, more caring, dedicated rescue.
1 March 2021
Saving strays are a fantastic group. I recently adopted my new fur baby Fleur from them. They’ve constantly kept in touch with regards to how she is settling in. If... read more your thinking of providing a forever home for a cat or dog I would highly recommend Saving Strays
21 February 2021
I adopted Tyga last November after losing my cat saving strays are a wonderful group of people who go out of their way to rescue ,reabilate and rehome cats and... read more dogs I highly recommend them to anyone who wants to give a animal a forever home
19 February 2021
We were looking for a new four legged friend to join our family, and Saving Strays were recommended to us. I’m so glad they were - a fantastic team of... read more volunteers who work very hard. They have strict application and home check procedures which gave me confidence, as they want to make sure the animals are placed in the right homes.
Animals are well cared for in foster homes until adoption - a special mention to Helen and Charlie who were both wonderful.
We’ve been lucky enough to adopt our lovely little Bruno recently, and we already can’t imagine life without him. We can’t thank you enough!
18 February 2021
fantastic work today in farnworth 🙂
11 February 2021
What a lovely, caring group of beautiful people. Once the process was started it was very quick and friendly and we was helped every step of the way. We have... read more had Cupid and Comet for just under a week now and you can tell they have had a lot of contact with Deb their foster mum as they are so comfortable around people, definitely loved! Saving strays has given our family the best present possible with Comet and Cupid and believe me they are already ruling the roost. This caring well run organisation is doing a fantastic job to save cats in need and I’m glad I adopted instead of just brought my fur babies. Thank you for making one family very happy!
11 February 2021
They are an amazing charity who really care about the animals. They have been super helpful from start to finish in adopting our new fur babies. Millie has been here... read more a month and Billie (cupcake) a week and they have supported us through every step of the process to make sure the cats are as happy as they can be and to help me when I am worrying I am getting it wrong!
11 February 2021
Fab job these people do! Should be more people in the world doing this, saving animals! Well done to everyone at Saving Strays.
9 February 2021
Fully recommend Saving Strays - I love that they work purely with fosterers so you know all animals are in loving homes not stuck in cages! The planning of all... read more vet visits e.t.c. is all done and you are kept informed the whole time and the training advice and support is just brilliant. Lovely people that helped me adopt this lovely Chloe 🙂
28 January 2021
I was looking for a rescue dog to join our family and I happened to come across Saving Strays on Facebook and I am so glad I did! They are... read more passionate about rescuing animals, sadly, there are many to rescue.
I saw a post about some puppies which they rescued just before Christmas and applied.
They have a robust and thorough vetting system - they don't want their furbabies to fall into the wrong hands! So after successfully completing questionnaires and home checks (virtual of course), we were matched with our new furbaby Stella.
The family are thrilled! She's such a lovely puppy, she's a real goofball! Such fun to be around and she's absolutely gorgeous 😍
Thanks from the bottom of our heart to all the Team at Saving Strays. You all work so hard, with an ever growing team of foster carers and volunteers. You do a fabulous job 👍 Keep up the good work 😘
25 January 2021
everyone has been amazing! from a completely inexperienced cat daddy! thanks for giving me the chance to adopt my cute little fluff 🙂 you are all so kind and helpful!!!
15 January 2021
Adopted 2 beautiful little kittens from saving strays.Lisa and the team made the process seamless. Thank you for our beauties.
17 December 2020
Recently adopted an adorable cat through Saving Strays Bolton
The hard work and dedication of the volunteers is wonderful.
All the cats need loving homes, please help if you can.
Highly... read more recommended.
10 December 2020
100% Recommend Saving strays! They're all lovely people, very friendly, efficient & can't do enough to help you x We've just adopted our new fur baby & she's absolutely... read more gorgeous 😻 Would definitely adopt through them again x Keep up the good work & thank you for all of your help ❤❤❤
28 November 2020
I got two cats from Saving Strays, who were very thorough in doing home checks to ensure the right cats would be found for a suitable home. They kept in... read more touch to make sure the cats are settling in well and provided advice throughout.
28 November 2020
What an amazing organisation Saving Strays are. Thank you to everyone for all your help in letting Meryl and Judi find their forever home with us. We are so happy... read more to be their humans!
It's very clear to see everyone at saving strays works so hard and cares very deeply for all the animals.
27 November 2020
I can't express in words how fantastic these guys are honestly. We were desperate for help for a stray cat that was living in our garden, this poor cat was... read more in need of a loving home and after trying loads of different places , saving strays offered to help. They contacted me straight away to arrange an emergency place for her and is soon to be in her foster home until well enough to be re-homed. I have well informed of her progress and even received photos which is amazing. Thank you so so much for all your kind help.
26 November 2020
We have just got Mike from saving strays and they have been tremendous. From start to finish they have been professional and lovely. I would highly recommend using them if... read more you want to adopt a cat or kitten. If not follow them anyway and help other people get their perfect kitty pal. 😻😸😽
25 November 2020
We think that all the staff have been very attentive and helpful when we’ve needed help & guidance.
They care very much about the cats which is most important!
Having trained... read more aftercarers is a great bonus compared to other adoption places as well. They’re doing a great thing here, taking on all strays and making sure they’re ready for homes.
25 November 2020
We've just brought home our 2 beautiful tabby kittens. 2 brothers. We are in love already! I can't thank Lisa enough who has been absolutely amazing with us from day... read more 1. Excellent communication, info and advice. These guys genuinely have a passion to better the lives of every animal they come into contact with. Thank you so much!!
Jen and Martin
😻 Harry and Theo 😻 xx
21 November 2020
We adopted Tyrion ( now named Tigger ) a week ago. He has fitted into our family perfectly
Our experience in dealing with saving strays was easy and simple .... read more They have The cats best interest at heart. We told them what we where looking for and the life style we lead and they matched the cat too us. I would recommend this charity to anyone looking for a kitty .
13 November 2020
Such hard working, caring people who do all they can to help as many animals as possible.
13 November 2020
A very worthy Charity in Bolton. Saving Strays is a relatively new and up and coming Bolton based pet charity that helps with rescue/rehoming of dogs and cats. Hayley and... read more her team of fosterers work flat out in their roles of voluntary work to make Saving Strays as successful as it is. Home Comforts Cat Sitting recommends Saving Strays and will continue to support by way of donations to help the charity succeed in its mission of saving as many strays and unwanteds as they possibly can. 🐾 🐾
13 November 2020
Saving strays helped my mum to find the perfect cat for their family, Lisa was very helpful and Nala fitted in immediately and is a well loved part of the... read more family
5 November 2020
Adopted a kitten two weeks ago and she has settled in really well. She was obviously well trained and looked after in her first ten weeks. Recommend Saving Strays... read more if your looking to adopt a cat or kitten
1 November 2020
Saving Strays were fantastic from start to finish. Everyone I have been in contact with has been incredibly friendly and helpful. We love our new addition, and the transition from... read more beginning our journey to now has been very smooth.
29 October 2020
Wow! Thanks to Hayley and the team at Saving Strays...we have found our wonderful Boris and he’s now found his forever home too!!!
We really wanted to find the perfect cat... read more to fit our family and Boris is definitely the right match! We can’t thank Saving Strays enough for rescuing him and letting us adopt him.
Definitely would recommend this fantastic charity to help you find your forever furry friend 🐾 🐾 🐾
29 October 2020
fantastic charity, you can tell they really care about every animal. they led us to a cat who suits our family just perfectly. thank you saving strays.
28 October 2020
Very friendly, helpful and acomodating. Lisa was great with us, we were very undecided at first between rescuing a cat or a kitten. The team have so many cats but... read more Lisa was so patient and helpful in helping us make sure we had the right cat for our home and lifestyle!
thank you to you all!
20 October 2020
These ladies do an amazing job, so many little lives have been saved because they give their time and love. We have just adopted a kitten and after 15 minutes... read more of sniffing she was playing and cuddling. This is all thanks to their care. Thanks you to everyone at saving strays xxxx
16 October 2020
I contacted saving strays after some issues with a ‘stray’ on our estate. We didn’t know where to turn but the guys here were so helpful and advised what to... read more do. We managed to catch him yesterday and within an hour he was collected by saving strays and looked after. Turns out he was chipped and was reunited with his owner today. Although he wasn’t a needy stray these guys were fantastic and kept us posted with updates and helped ensure a cat we were concerned about was healthy and had a loving home - just seems to be a wanderer. These guys give up their time and seriously care and we can’t thank them enough for their help but moreover what they do for cats in need. All credit to them and all they do. Thankyou
22 September 2020
I would highly recommend Saving Strays. They took my cat in, Tyga, due to a housing situation without any issues and Lisa was so friendly and helpful during such a... read more difficult time. She has kept me fully updated on Tyga with messages and pictures. I’m so grateful that I found an organisation that loves and cares for there animals and always has there best interests at heart.
22 September 2020
We signed up to become fosterers and Lisa explained everything to us and talked us through what they're all about. We were accepted as fosterers and Lisa brought us a... read more beautiful shy young cat called Mischief, she had been mistreated and was scared of everything but we totally fell in love with her and it was amazing to see her grow in confidence and become more comfortable with us. In the end we couldn't bear the thought of giving her back, she was already one of the family, so we ended up as 'failed fosterers'...we adopted her and gave her a forever home. Now we don't know what we would do without her, she's now called Dipa...but she is still very mischievous, and we love her for it!
18 September 2020
Thank you for letting us adopt Rosalind, whos now named Belle❤️ she’s settled in quickly compared to what I first thought. Her fosterer has been so good with her, she’s... read more been absolutely spoilt and will continue to be spoilt from us! Thank you x
18 September 2020
I would highly recommend Saving Strays, fantastic charity and people for fostering and adopting who genuinely care about the animals and answer any questions or concerns straight away. I was... read more an epic fail at fostering and ended up adopting my first foster 😻who was the sweetest little cat who melted our hearts ♥️ and fit in straight away with our other cats.
Massive thanks to Hayley & Lisa and the rest of the team especially on the fosterers group chat 💕xx
5 September 2020
Writing this review as having adopted mum and baby from Saving Strays. 🥰🐱🐈💖
The process was seamless, quick and easy. We got do a visi with them at their foster... read more home 🏡 beforehand to make sure it was the right decision for us, were given regular updates throughout and received amazing service from the volunteers who run the charity. 🙌🏻🙌🏻
if you're looking to adopt a furry friend ( or 2 ) I cannot recommend high🐶🐈🐕🐱🥰 enough .
Definitely 5 star ✅💖💥
Absolutely in love with them both!! Thank you so much 💖🥰🏡🐱🐈
29 August 2020
Thankyou to Hayley and stacy for getting a cat into foster, been a stray for over 12 months. so pleased he is off the streets and... read more safe.xx🐾
25 August 2020
We adopted our 2 brothers recently from Saving Strays and I can’t recommend them highly enough. The checks were thorough and it was clear that they always have the best... read more interests of the cat at heart. Great communication from Hayley and Lisa and it’s lovely to keep in touch with regular updates of how the kittens are getting on 😻😻
24 August 2020
Adoption process was easy and Goose is now a member of our family ❤
24 August 2020
We just adopted a beautiful fluffy girl through Saving Strays. From the initial contact, Hayley was friendly and professional and answered all my questions quickly. I was able to visit... read more the Foster home and again, Lorraine and her family couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. My home check by Sue was efficient and professional and out of the 3 rescues I have homed cats from, was the most thorough.
Our new girl is taking her time to adjust to living with us, but she has had a rough start in life and there is no way I am giving up on her.
I can throughly recommend Saving Strays as an efficient, friendly and caring rescue. X
13 August 2020
Fabulous rescue organisation who do so much work for stray animals to rescue them and find them a lovely home. We are so looking forward to giving our new Fur... read more Babies a great life after their poor start in life. Thank you Hayley, Helen, Lisa and all. You do such fantastic work!
28 July 2020
Hayley was great at guiding us through the process of adopting our kitten. These guys do a great job from home checks, foster care and finally adopting your pet.
28 July 2020
Hayley and Saving Strays have been wonderful to deal with when adopting out gorgeous new addition. Communication was easy and Olives temperament was exactly as described. She’s settled so well.... read more Thank you x
We have since got two more cats from Hayley, both kittens this time. We got clove as a friend for olive, however olive recently passed away and so we got nutmeg to keep clove company. The team were amazing for both adoptions and were very supportive when I messaged to say that olive had passed.
Once again thank you so much Hayley and the team from Saving Strays for your hard work and dedication x
27 July 2020
being more open and honest and understanding
i currently would not recommend this service to anyone.
25 July 2020
hi i got my gorgeous boy max from Saving Strays. hayley was very professional and provided me with lots of information about Max too and also kept in regular contact... read more before during and after fostering him and then adopting him. Hayley clearly has the best interest of the dogs at heart. He was flead and wormed and we also had him neutered too. The best advice we ever had to hayley it’s made Max’s playtime so much better with other dogs x
19 July 2020
Hi Hayley. You guys have been great! Lulu is abs PURRFECT, lovely and cuddly, just what I asked for. Within an hour of getting her home she was playing with... read more the toys. 4 hours later she was snuggled up on my knee. Perfect, can’t thank you enough! From Christine Hogan x
17 July 2020
we have had our two beautiful tabby girls now for a month and they couldn't of been looked after any better. They had lots of love in their foster home... read more and I would highly recommend adopting pets from saving strays. They do amazing work ❤
15 July 2020
Bueller the rescued kitten settling in with his new fried Yogi. !!
Keep up the good work Hayley 🙂
15 July 2020
brilliant work in saving strays and rehoming unwanted cats.
15 July 2020
I would strongly recommend Saving Strays to anyone who is looking to adopt.
Hayley is very professional with all aspects of the adoption process, and I now have 2 gorgeous kittens... read more who can have a happy home to live in. Thank you Saving Strays. Keep up the good work!
12 July 2020
Such lovely people and the amount of time they spend rehabiliting the strays is amazing. So glad we got in touch we are now the proud owners of an stunning... read more male cat.They really do care about getting cats back to health and matched with the right owners. The adoption procces is commendable you are given details all the medical treatment provided and the pets background the follow up is great always on hand to answer any queatios. If you are really serious about adopting a pet this is the place for you.
23 June 2020
Really happy with May my cat I adopted from Saving Strays. I would definitely recommend them, Hayley is really friendly and supportive! Thank you so much!
12 June 2020
such a great experience adopting from saving strays, receiving pictures and updates from their foster mum was brilliant. Very professional with a personal touch we are very happy with the... read more service and our new additions!
3 June 2020
I would highly recommend Saving Strays for adopting or fostering - thanks you to Hayley Egan who was wonderful organising everything for us and thank you to Helen and Charley... read more for everything you did for our kittens while you had them. We love you Axle and Diesel 😻 best buds xxx
17 May 2020
I recently adopted a kitten from saving strays. It was a quick process and the animals welfare was always put first. The kitten ‘Luna’ was in a amazing foster home... read more with her siblings where she was well looked after , loved and cared for. Saving strays do a fantastic job in looking after all stray animals and I’d recommend to all to adopt from there 🙂
16 May 2020
A massive thank you to Hayley/Saving Strays. What an amazing, dedicated organization and so supportive.
I was after a kitten after my beautiful boy of 19 years old passed away and... read more i was heartbroken. Saving Strays were recommended to me and they have been wonderful. I went through the adopting process whilst in lockdown and will be adopting Cooper on 12th May. Helen his foster mum has kept me updated with videos and pictures daily, just can't wait to meet him now and shower him with love and cuddles!! 🐈💙 Thank you for all your amazing work, dedication and commitment xxx
6 May 2020
Thankyou Hayley & Lisa,
Saving strays is a fantastic organisation, I went through the process of adopting Duke a 12 week old kitten during lockdown which can’t be a easy... read more process for the volunteers.
Hayley was excellent she is very thorough with the home check which is one of the reason I wanted to adopt from here. I knew they wanted the best for Duke.
Lisa his foster mum been keeping me updated with pictures and videos of Duke, and helped me getting the right stuff in for him before I get him this Thursday.
I would highly recommend Saving Strays 🧡🐈
Thankyou again the Bailey family 👨👩👧👦🐈🧡
6 May 2020
We welcomed the wonderful Sid into our lives just over 2 weeks, and would like to say our lives have changed for the better he’s the most sweetest and... read more loving dog and can’t thank Hayley and Lisa enough for picking us to be his forever home🐶💙
10 March 2020
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to Hayley and all the amazing volunteers behind Saving Strays . Thanks to their amazing work and commitment, we have now with us an amazing "greekie" in our family... read more !
Love from the Jan 's family.🤩💖🐈👦👧👨👩🐹
24 February 2020
I would like to say a BIG thank you firstly to Hayley! as she was the person who told me about Saving Strays👏. On their page I found Rosie, And... read more I knew that this cat was perfect for my family! I wrote to them, they organised the home check and then finally Rosie came to us all the way from Greece 🇬🇷 travelling a lot of hours with Healing Animals Paws Rescue’s - massive thank you for your help. If it wasn’t for you, she would not be with me today ❤️. Communication about Rosies adoption was very good and responses were very quick as well. I would recommend Saving Strays to anyone who loves animals and would love to adopt from the UK or aboard. They are doing an amazing job 🙏🥰
24 February 2020
I was searching for a rescue cat when I came across this place, Hayley helped me by suggesting which cats would be best suited to my house. Saw the picture... read more of my little girl and knew that she was ment to live the rest of her life in our house. I was kept up to date the whole time, I had tricky work commitments and couldn't be a flexible as they would of liked but they made sure that they worked around my work commitments which was just amazing. My little Sophie arrived into the UK, a little bit of a bad start due to being delayed during the transport so had to wait a while but was kept updated the whole journey which was amazing, unfortunately traveling shortly after a storm is not going to be good with travel, but they made it possible and made sure that my little Sophie arrived safely. Absolutely amazing what these lovely people do and I admire them completely. I can't thank you enough
24 February 2020
*failed foster*
I started fostering with saving strays a few months back, I originally took 3 feral kittens in. I did great work with getting the kittens ready to go... read more to their new forever homes, Hayley sorted out finding the kittens homes and there was great communication between myself, Hayley and the new owners, I got to meet the new owners when they came to collect their kittens and off they went... which was sad and 2 out of 3 kittens went, 1 remained with me as she has taken a lot of work, care and love to come out of her shell to be anywhere near ready to go to her forever home but I've since decided to keep her 🥰
🤫 I would of kept all 3 if I could🤫
Hayley has covered the financial cost whilst fostering from vet bills to food and even the cat litter (I spoilt them with a few treats) but since adopting 1 of the original feral kittens Hayley has still been great, I've continued fostering and hope to carry on doing so around my adopted one (certainly didn't plan on that) but Hayley has been amazing, supportive and informative throughout the whole process, she takes time to listen to the fosters and adopters concerns and always responds in good time. Hayley is passionate about all the animals in her care/rescue and shares the ups and downs that comes with fostering etc she would be as happy and amazed as myself at not only the big improvements/progress to even the smallest victories that comes with fostering feral cats.
I love that the new owners still get in touch from time to time and send updated pics of their kittens as it's so great to see them settle and grow in their new homes and see what mischief they get up to 😂
If you're considering either adopting or fostering cats with saving strays just do it, I highly doubt you'll regret it.
20 February 2020
female kitten ,,,,,,,,,,,
18 February 2020
Very caring and dedicated to finding the right home for every wee beastie.
17 February 2020
adopted a Male older kitten just under a month ago. Hayley was fab, gave great advice and helped us decide which cat would be best for us with us having... read more a one year old girl. freddie has now been in our care for a few weeks and has settled right in with the whole family. would adopt more if I could!! 💕
29 January 2020
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We recently began fostering with Saving Strays to help furry felines find there forever homes. We have fostered two, Benny who went to his forever home and Lucky now known... read more as Marmalade who has found her forever home with us. Hayley and the rest of the team do a fantastic job and we are pleased to be able to help.
28 January 2020