Meet the Team

CAT TEAM   

 Hi everyone, I'm Amy. My husband and I started fostering in 2020 and we've never looked back.

We've fostered over 40 cats and I'm now an admin and trustee for the charity, as well as working full time as a secondary school teacher. We've loved fostering for FAWR over the years, and now supporting in the day to day organisation and admin that comes with being a registered charity (!).

Without FAWR, we wouldn't have our gorgeous foster-fail Jeremy, and our handsome tortoise Larry. We've had our fair share of tears and panic, but the fulfilment and joy that the rescue has brought us far outweighs the heart ache. Giving cats a chance at finding a forever family, or a cosy place to spend their final days, will always be worth it to us.

CAT TEAM    

Simon is an ODP in Notts city theatre and Lozza is a nurse.    

 They are animal mad and live with 3 year old Luna a Bengal, 1 year old Fergus a Persian and their two FAW rescue cats; Blue and Pepper.  They started Fostering in September 2020 and look forward to caring for many more cats in need.

CAT AND WILDLIFE TEAM  

Sabrina is a Veterinary Surgeon and a cat and hedgehog fosterer for FAW.   She has si cats of her own, all rescues from work. Keary the mature cuddly tuxedo cat, Midna the sassy 3-legged tripod and Roux the boisterous youngster.  She also has  a horsfield tortoise called Mchardhat and some tropical fish.   She feels very lucky to look after all these beautiful foster cats that pass through her door and supporting the hard work and dedication of our wonderful organisation.

CAT & WILDLIFE TEAM    

  Hi, I'm Emily and this is my fiance, Aiden.

I started with FAWR in early 2020 on the wildlife side after meeting Fee while looking for somewhere for a wood pigeon I'd handreared to go before release. But I've been looking after wildlife and handrearing things since I was a child (mostly thanks to my cats and their idea of gifts). I'll usually take on pretty much anything and, luckily, know and worked with a lot of experienced vets to help me along the way.

I'm a RVN meaning countless wild creatures have come in over the years and I've found it really helpful having a group of people I can turn to for help and seeing the lengths some of these girls go to to help every single thing that comes in is really inspirational. I'm proud to be a member of such an excellent rescue.

Aiden never really got a choice as to whether or not he wanted to be a rehabber and soon found himself being taught how to handrear pigeons, hedgehogs, baby birds, how to give medications and accompanying me on various adventures as we go to find whatever injured animal we got called to. He's really taken everything in his stride and now wants to have pet pigeons one day!

We joined the cat team a couple of years ago after moving into our own house and wanted to foster, which is when we ended up with George. He turned out to be a long-term foster (nearly two years) and so our foster numbers are low at the moment (only 4) but we look forward to helping more in the years to come. One day we'll be failed foster parents too but so far, we're just enjoying the ride - even if Aiden does instantly fall in love with every single animal that comes through the door.  

CAT TEAM    

Hi, I'm Dean, I joined FAWR in the spring of 2020 when the rescue was much smaller – it's been fantastic to see it grow. 

Animals have always been a huge part of my life, growing up with Bernese Mountain dogs and King Charles Cavaliers, looking after my school's bearded dragon over the summer holidays, owning hamsters during my university days, and now fostering cats.

I've fostered over 40 cats, ranging from kittens to golden-oldies, and I have foster-failed twice (not a bad ratio if you ask me!). Fostering can be difficult at times, but it's so rewarding knowing I can make a real difference to these cats' lives.

I'm also involved in the fundraising side; we hold several tombolas a year, have sold at car boot sales, run raffles, and anything else we can think of to raise the import funds to help cats in need. I am also co-author of Kiki the Compost Kitten. 

Outside of the rescue, I studied Creative Writing at Staffordshire University and I'm now a proofreader. I read a lot in my spare time (often with a cat on my knee), sew, and enjoy live music.

CAT TEAM    

 I'm Nicola, I'm 36 and have 2 daughters. I work at Center Parcs as a team leader for the Service Excellence team and volunteer for St John Ambulance in my free time.

I started fostering with FAW last October and took Oliver in as my first foster. 

CAT TEAM    

Hi I’m Grace, I'm 29 and adopted my Miso & Mochi in January 2022. I knew when I had a car it would only be a matter of time before I welcomed more furry friends to our home and started helping out the rescue with transport and fostering.

Sure enough Oscar came along in July of this year and found his forever family just a few weeks ago. While I miss him dearly, seeing him thrive in his new home makes the heartache worth it! And plenty more cats and kittens needing our help is a great motivator.

I’m looking forward to welcoming many more to our home and helping them to find their happily ever afters. Miso & Mochi have so many more friends to make!

I can’t express how wonderful this rescue is, and I’m so grateful to them for bringing Miso & Mochi into my life. Time to return the favour!