Overview
Carrie-Anne Ridsdale (Carrie), who presents publicly as Jayne Price has repeatedly presented a cat as a rescue animal under an unregistered sanctuary brand, while the original rescue founder denies any connection and no official rescue registration exists.
From late 2022 through mid-2026, Carrie frequently referenced cats in her personal and operational communications, expressing affection and describing multiple cats by name and condition. Early mentions include her owning a cat and providing pet food at her premises, indicating ongoing care for animals alongside her baby bank activities. By early 2023, she described specific health concerns about her cats, including twitchiness and poor condition, showing personal involvement in their welfare. Throughout 2024 and 2025, Carrie expanded on her cat-related activities, mentioning multiple cats, including males and females, and describing efforts to feed and comfort them, as well as referencing cat shelters and cat-related giveaways such as Jelly Cat toys.
In late 2025 and early 2026, Carrie narrated incidents involving cats in distress, including rescuing an elderly cat from a family unable to cope, describing the cat as being on death's door and needing urgent care. She also mentioned cats being kept in cages and reported concerns about neglect and criminal damage related to cat welfare. Carrie-Anne Ridsdale consistently referred to her cats as rescues, stating publicly that all her cats come to bed with her and are rescue animals. She also described ongoing efforts to feed poorly cats affected by a flu virus strain circulating among local cats.
However, Carrie's claims of running a registered animal rescue sanctuary under the name 'The New Caerphilly Bird and Small Animal Rescue Sanctuary' are contradicted by official records and the original founder of the prior Caerphilly Bird Rescue, who denies any connection or permission for Carrie's use of the name or imagery. No registered rescue entity linked to Carrie exists in Companies House or the Charity Commission registers. Carrie-Anne Ridsdale's use of third-party images and branding to imply official rescue status is unsupported and constitutes misrepresentation.
Carrie's narrative includes taking in cats from other families and caring for them, but the absence of any licensing, veterinary oversight, or official premises for animal rescue raises concerns about compliance with animal welfare regulations. Carrie's public statements about cats being kept in cages and reports of neglect have not been corroborated by any regulatory or enforcement agency records.
Overall, while Carrie demonstrates personal care and affection for cats, her claims of operating a registered rescue sanctuary are unsubstantiated and contradicted by authoritative sources. The use of unregistered rescue branding and imagery to solicit support or donations misleads the public and donors. This pattern of misrepresentation aligns with broader concerns about Carrie-Anne Ridsdale's presentation of her activities and credentials. The case significance lies in potential regulatory breaches regarding animal welfare, charity misrepresentation, and consumer protection. Carrie's repeated public framing of her cats as rescues contrasts with the lack of official rescue status or licensing, undermining credibility and exposing donors and the public to deception.
