About Us
Welcome to The Great Catsby
We have a mission to turn nobody’s cats into somebody’s beloved lifelong companions.
The Great Catsby is a volunteer-led, not-for-profit organisation run by UK and Romanian volunteers. We rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome stray cats and dogs from Romania, with many of our animals adopted into loving homes across the UK. Alongside rescue, we focus strongly on prevention – organising large-scale spay and neuter campaigns and education initiatives in high-need communities to reduce animal suffering at its source.
Meet our team
Every day, with the help of our selfless volunteers and kind supporters, we keep fighting for the same goal: fewer animals suffering on the streets, and more rescued animals finding safe, loving forever homes.
Testimonials
Reviews from our adopters
Our recent arrival (Friday night) Martha has been the most beautiful addition to our family. She’s very shy naturally (after a LONG journey) and is taking her time coming out from under the table, but slowly and with time and patience she’s gaining confidence. Absolutely in love 
. Thank you to EVERYONE at The Great Catsby 
for the whole experience, and the logistics of getting her and many other cats from Romania, to our door. You are all superstars 
in our eyes.
Hayley
Thank you so so much Madalina Sbarcea at The Great Catsby for our new member of the family Willow 
she was dropped off at our doorstop during the night and is the calmest sweetest little girl! The process was amazing and updates from the happy bus through the night was exciting! I will recommend this charity to anyone looking for a kitty anywhere in the UK to join their homes 
. Thank you for all the work you do.
Lisa
I’m one of the lucky Brighton recipients of our adorable kitty Martha, who’s coming to us later in the week. I can honestly say Donna and Madalina (contact in Romania) as well as all the Great Catsby team are fantastic at what they are trying to achieve for all these cats. The whole process is clear from the start, you have a couple of chats with the girls in the UK for some checks, both over the phone and on video, then the rest just flows (once you have chosen a cat!). Personally I told them what was looking for (on DM) and they put some suggestions forward, told me about each cat and their needs and whether they would suit us and vice versa, even sent videos on request. Nothing is too much trouble. No question is too silly to ask. The cats are delivered with vaccines, flea/worm/spayed/passport/microchipped. I think it’s a fantastic idea to adopt from this amazing charity and wouldn’t hesitate in recommending them to others x
Hayley
This is Silver and I was also a little worried about being scammed when I first started looking for a cat and saw that there were groups adopting out from other countries. The whole process for me could not have been better. He was delivered to my door after a 3 day journey to the UK, I got loads of updates, including photos and videos while they were travelling. He was neutered, vaccinated, with papers and passport. They listened to me, answered all my questions and even now continue to put up with my cat spamming. I would recommend this charity to anyone. 
Mandy
Thank you so much again to all the lovely volunteers and rescuers that helped us to get our second fur baby 
the whole journey was very smooth and everyone has been so patient and reassuring! Thank you! 
we are very lucky to have Angel in our lives