The Barn gets its name from the history of the land The Cat & Rabbit Rescue has called home since 1986; it was once used as an apple barn when our rescue centre’s many acres were once apple orchards. Much has changed since its original use and structure and is now used as our New Animal Arrivals Unit to provide a warm welcome and safe space to animals when they first arrive at The Cat & Rabbit Rescue Centre.
The Barn provides a calm, restful area for animals when they first come to us, often from stressful circumstances, situations of neglect, or off the streets as strays. This unit offers a safe space for animals where our dedicated Animal Care Team and Vet Team can monitor and assess their health and recovery before they are ready to be moved into other areas of our rescue centre, like Viv Eadon Lodge and make room for another furry friend to be welcomed with loving arms into our care in The Barn.