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Organisations are listed alphabetically. Please browse through the page to locate rescues nearest you.


Cats Protection - Alness & District

Registered Charity no. 203644 (England & Wales) SC037711 (Scotland)
Alness & District branch covers up to Invergordon, Ardross, Alness, the Black Isle, Muir of Ord, Beauly, Kiltarlity out to Bunchrew, Gairloch, Aultbea and Ullapool. Working to rescue and rehome stray and unwanted cats and kittens. All cats are looked after by dedicated fosterers. Also assists with feral / farm cats. This branch does not have an adoption centre. 
Adopt a Cat: Contact the branch as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Neutering Assistance: Cats Protection offer a means tested scheme to neuter your cat for £10 at selected UK vet practices. Please contact 03000 12 12 12 then option 2 for the neutering department between 9:30am – 1pm to find out more.
Help! Fosterers / Volunteers needed: The branch are always in need of new Fosterers to care for cats between homes, and volunteers to help fundraise. If you could help in any way, please get in touch as below.
Tel: 0345 371 4204
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/alness
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Cats Protection - Ardnamurchan & Mull

Registered Charity no. 203644 (England & Wales) SC037711 (Scotland)
Based near Tobermory, covering Ardnamurchan & Isle of Mull. The branch focuses on Trap/Neuter/Return of feral cats, while also rehoming and fostering. They provide advice and outreach to help increase understanding about cats. Their fundraising team can often be seen at the Tobermory Producer's Markets and other seasonal events.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the branch as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Neutering Assistance: Cats Protection offer a means tested scheme to neuter your cat for £10 at selected UK vet practices. Please contact 03000 12 12 12 then option 2 for the neutering department between 9:30am – 1pm to find out more.
Help! Volunteers Needed: If you are able to volunteer for Cats Protection Ardnamurchan & Mull, please contact them as below.
Tel: 07583 103678
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/ardnamurchan
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Cats Protection - Caithness

Registered Charity no. 203644 (England & Wales) SC037711 (Scotland)
Rescuing and rehoming cats and kittens throughout Caithness. All cats are cared for in foster homes and neutered before being released to their new homes.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the branch as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Neutering Assistance: Cats Protection offer a means tested scheme to neuter your cat for £10 at selected UK vet practices. Please contact 03000 12 12 12 then option 2 for the neutering department between 9:30am – 1pm to find out more.
Lost & Found Register: If your cat is missing, please contact this branch with as many details as you can.
Tel: 0345 371 4217
Email: via the ’Contact Us’ form on the Cats Protection Caithness' website
Website: www.cats.org.uk/caithness
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Cats Protection - Inverness, Nairn & District Branch

Registered Charity no. 203644 (England & Wales) SC037711 (Scotland)
Covering postcodes IV1, IV2, IV3, IV4, IV5, IV12, IV63. Inverness, Nairn & District Branch Cats Protection are looking to establish a well known branch in their local area, to help support local vets, provide information and support to the public and, of course, ensure the safety and wellbeing of cats in their area.
Neutering Assistance: Cats Protection offer a means tested scheme to neuter your cat for £10 at selected UK vet practices. Please contact 03000 12 12 12 then option 2 for the neutering department between 9:30am – 1pm to find out more.
Lost & Found Register: Cats Protection has teamed up with Animal Search UK to provide the UK's most advanced lost and found database. See their website for details.
Help! Fosterers Needed: The branch would love to hear from anyone who might be willing to become a 'fosterer' for cats and kittens prior to rehoming.
Help! Volunteers Needed: Whether you have 5 hours or 5 minutes a week to spare, please get in touch!
Tel: 01463 544101
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/inverness
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Cats Protection - Strathspey

Registered Charity no. 203644 (England & Wales) SC037711 (Scotland)
Covering within the Cairngorms National Park, Grantown to the North, Dalwhinnie to the South, Advie to the East and Laggan to the West.  Rescuing and rehoming cats and kittens; supporting neutering to prevent unwanted kittens.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the branch as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Neutering Assistance: Cats Protection offer a means tested scheme to neuter your cat for £10 at selected UK vet practices. Please contact 03000 12 12 12 then option 2 for the neutering department between 9:30am – 1pm to find out more.
Tel: 0345 371 2725
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Website: www.cats.org.uk/strathspey
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Cats Protection - Tain & District

Registered Charity no. 203644 (England & Wales) SC037711 (Scotland)
Covering Invergordon in Ross-shire to Helmsdale in Sutherland. Postcode areas: IV18, IV19, IV20, IV25, IV27, IV28, KW8, KW9 and KW10. Rescuing, helping and rehoming cats since June 2000.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Neutering Assistance: Cats Protection offer a means tested scheme to neuter your cat for £10 at selected UK vet practices. Please contact 03000 12 12 12 then option 2 for the neutering department between 9:30am – 1pm to find out more.
Tel: 0345 371 2737
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/tain
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Inverness Cat Rescue

Based in Kinmylies, covering the Inverness area. Inverness Cat Rescue was set up to rescue and re-home unwanted and stray cats and kittens in the Inverness area. They have over 20 years experience in dealing with the welfare and rehabilitation of needy cats/kittens and specialise in hand-rearing orphaned kittens; having successfully reared many litters from their day of birth. 
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Lost & Found Cat Register: Inverness Cat Rescue operate a Lost & Found Cat Register. Details on their website.
Postal Address: Inverness Cat Rescue, 37 Creag Dhubh Terrace, Kinmylies, Inverness, IV3 8QG.
Tel: 01463 226279 
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Website: www.invernesscatrescue.co.uk

Munlochy Animal Aid

Scottish Registered Charity no. SCO29144
Covering the Highlands. Munlochy Animal Aid exists to try and find permanent good homes for all the animals that find themselves in their care for a variety of reasons including abuse and neglect.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Neutering Assistance: Help is available towards neutering and sometimes vet bills, for those on a low income.
Rehoming Centre: Woodend, North Kessock, Inverness, Inverness-Shire, IV1 3ZD. (By appointment only.)
Tel: 01463 811722 or 07740 237728
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Munlochy Animal Aid's Facebook Page

SSPCA - Caithness & Sutherland

Scottish Registered Charity no. SC006467
Based in Thurso. The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) centres care for thousands of abused, abandoned and injured animals every year. If you are looking for a new pet they would be delighted to welcome you at the centre.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rehoming centre as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rehoming Centre: Balmore, Dounreay by Thurso, Thurso, KW14 7YB. Open 1pm - 4pm, daily.
Tel: SSPCA Helpline 03000 999 999
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Website: www.scottishspca.org

SSPCA - Highlands & Islands

Scottish Registered Charity no. SC006467
Based in Inverness. The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) centres care for thousands of abused, abandoned and injured animals every year. If you are looking for a new pet they would be delighted to welcome you at the centre.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rehoming centre as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rehoming Centre: 5 Inshes, Inverness, IV2 5BA. Open 1pm - 4pm, daily.
Tel: SSPCA Helpline 03000 999 999
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Website: www.scottishspca.org

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Cinnamon Trust - Homes Needed UK Wide
Cat Fosterers and permanent homes always needed. The Cinnamon Trust (the National Charity for the elderly, the terminally ill and their pets, Reg. charity. 293399) are looking for more volunteer homes throughout the UK. Pet free homes are needed for short-term fostering of cats whose owners are in hospital or respite care. Permanent homes needed for cats whose owners have died or who are no longer able to care for them. The Cinnamon Trust is not a rescue shelter and cannot take unwanted cats in. Please contact the Trust as follows if you could help: Tel. 01736 757900 or visit: www.cinnamon.org.uk

 

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