Railway seeks forever homes for its feral cat colony

Over many years, the Carriage & Wagon workshops at Llangollen Railway have become home to a colony of feral cats. 

While their welfare has always been the railway's priority, with many humanely captured, neutered, and several re-homed, the colony has continued to grow to a point where the railway’s staff and volunteers say they can no longer care for them. 

As a result, the railway are now reaching-out to the local community for help in finding its cat colony forever homes. 

Tom Taylor, Trust Manager, said: Our workshop environment has provided welcome shelter to stray cats for many years. A small group of our volunteers have fed and looked after them, where they can.

"However, this is no longer conducive to meeting the ongoing needs of so many animals. Furthermore, their presence has created many challenges within our engineering areas, prompting us to seek a more suitable resolution and permanent living arrangement." 

To ensure the continued welfare of this feline colony, the railway is partnering with a local animal rescue charity, Candy & Tibby Trust (Charity No. 1203566). Together, they are committed to finding loving homes where the railway cats can thrive.

Tom added: "If you are interested in providing a forever home for one (or more) of our cats, we encourage you to reach out to Paul Conway at Candy & Tibby Trust on 07552 200556 or email candyandtibbytrustcatrescue@gmail.com. 

"Your support will make a significant difference in the lives of these cats, and we appreciate any help you can provide in spreading the word. Thank you for considering giving a loving home to a deserving railway cat. We are very grateful of Paul’s help and expertise."