Avid’s Angels cat rescue wins two major 2026 awards

Avid’s Angels Cat Rescue, based in Tonge Moor, was named Best Cat Rescue Charity 2026 – Greater Manchester, and also received the Feline Rescue & Rehoming Excellence Award 2026.

The charity, founded by Jenny Rimmer, rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes cats and kittens in need across the region.

Ms Rimmer said: “It’s great, we are very proud to accept the award.

“It has been a giant effort by all my volunteers and me. We could never have done it if it weren’t for all the joint effort.”

The rescue said the recognition reflected years of work caring for abandoned and vulnerable cats, including late-night rescues, bottle feeding kittens and fundraising for veterinary treatment.

The charity also thanked supporters, adopters, fosterers and volunteers for helping it continue its work.

Ms Rimmer added: “To be truly honest, it has taken me by surprise.

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“We plod on because we are that busy. If it wasn’t for all of us as a team, we wouldn’t have won the award.”

Avid’s Angels Cat Rescue was recognised in the LUXlife Pet Products & Services Awards 2026.

The charity operates from Bolton and recently expanded its cattery facilities to help meet growing demand for rescue spaces.

Ms Rimmer said the team remained focused on helping cats in need despite the recognition.

She added: “We don’t think we have anything planned because we’re too busy.”