International Cat Care (iCatCare) says that a rescue organisation should:
● Only take in the number of cats it can care for properly.
● Ensure that cats who are ill or injured have appropriate veterinary care.
● Ensure that the cats are not at risk of catching other diseases while they are in the facility.
● Ensure that cats are not stressed by the conditions they are kept in, or by the proximity of other cats or dogs. This can lead to behaviour problems and a reduced ability to fight disease, as well as increasing the shedding of viruses.
● Ensure the cats are kept in such a way that they can relax and exhibit normal behaviour so that the right homes can be found for them.
● Aim to match cats to owners with the aim of long-term, harmonious relationships.
● Ensure that every effort is made to find suitable homes as quickly as possible for the cats in their care.