We rescue dogs - and we rescue cats too.

Mama Celeste - such beautiful blue eyes!

At ACE we have always cared for all creatures. Although we don't have the facility to house the cats at El Refugio we do have this facility at our sister refuge in Algeciras. At El Refugio itself, we have a little house by the gate where the feral cats can shelter and we feed them daily and there is always fresh water. People also bring us cats or we find them in the killing stations or even on the street. Where possible we take them in and put them in foster care.

We also work closely with the dog hotel, on the hill above the Refugio. Here there are many small houses and shelters dotted about. One room has soft blankets, baskets and cat beds and the window is left open so the cats can come inside, should they wish, but still feel safe.

The hills around are full of many feral cats. Some born in the wild, some dumped by people who should know better. Every evening these cats are fed. It's routine and the cat's know that every day at a certain time there will be food. It's quite a sight to see them all gathering gliding in from all over the campo for their food.

Where it's possible, without upsetting a cat too much, it is taken in and sterilised and then released again. On occasion it is possible to take in a cat who has not yet turned feral, so that it can be rehomed. This is only done if it is in the best interests of the cat. The feral cats are allowed to live their lives in peace, but with shelter, food and water as well as medication, if it's possible to administer this.

Below you can see some of the cats and kittens who are longing for a forever home and read their stories. You'll find more kittens, cats and stories on the website - all so beautiful and so deserving of love and a second chance.

    

Three of Mama Celeste's kittens, Cassandra, Coco and Captain

                

  

Lucky Cuddles, another of Mama Celeste's litte family, has already found her forever home. 

Ambar & Grey found under a box in stifling heat. Read their sad story here.

Sirope.

Ambar and Sirope. Great friends comforting each other.

Pudding, so affectionate, she was saved from the killing station.

Shiela - a lady found her at the killing station and brought her to us.