While most people know Rylan Clark for his quick wit and TV presence, he’s spent the past year focused on something far from the spotlight — and far closer to his heart.
Together with his mum, Rylan has officially opened Whisker Haven, a £1 million cat sanctuary in Essex, the place he calls home. No red carpet. No celebrity launch. Just open doors — and rescued cats finally arriving somewhere safe.
A Project Born at Home, Not on Camera
The idea didn’t come from a branding meeting or a charity campaign. It came from years of seeing stray and abandoned cats on local streets — injured, hungry, and often overlooked.
Rather than support an already overcrowded shelter, Rylan and his mum decided to build something permanent: a sanctuary designed to care for cats long term, whether they’re eventually adopted or not.
Not a Shelter — a Forever Sanctuary
Whisker Haven was designed to be different from the start. It isn’t a short-stay rescue. It’s a place built for life.
The facility includes:
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On-site veterinary treatment rooms
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Recovery spaces for sick and injured cats
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Comfortable indoor living areas
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Secure outdoor rehabilitation zones
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Long-term accommodation for cats unlikely to be adopted
Every animal receives food, medical care, daily attention — and time. No deadlines. No pressure to move on.
“Every Living Soul Deserves a Second Chance”
That belief sits at the heart of the project.
“Every living soul deserves love, safety, and a second chance,” Rylan and his mum said — a simple message that’s already resonated with animal lovers across the UK.




