Cat Rescue & Adoption Centres: Ulster / N. Ireland

Registered Charity no. 101696
Covering County Antrim. The Trust is a non-profit registered charity, set up in March 2003 by a group of animal lovers united by their common love and dedication to animals. Northern Ireland has the highest rate of stray, abused and abandoned animals in the whole of the UK, with many more animals destroyed for want of a new home than in any other area. 7th Heaven does not have a central sanctuary, instead animals are cared for in volunteers own homes, allowing the animals much more personal care and attention. 7th Heaven operates a no kill policy.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Pet Food Bank: Providing free pet food to owners in financial distress throughout N.Ireland.
Project Wildcat: Help available to those caring for feral cats in Northern Ireland with food, neutering and shelter.
Postal Address: 7th Heaven Animal Rescue Trust, PO Box 198, Newtownabbey, County Antrim.
Tel: 02894 432229
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Website: www.7thheaven.org.uk

Northern Ireland Registered Charity no. NIC101099
Based in Craigavon. Rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming cats and other animals across Northern Ireland. All cats will be checked by a vet, neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, treated for worms and fleas and rehomed with 5 weeks free pet insurance.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Volunteers Needed: There are lots of volunteer roles available at Almost Home Animal Rescue including dog walking, fundraising, cat care and driving. Contact the rescue if you can help.
Tel: 07922 921852 (Mon-Sat 7.30pm to 9pm)
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Website: www.almosthome-ni.org/cats

Based in Craigavon, Co.Armagh, Animal Connexions specialise in the hand rearing of orphan puppies & kittens.. They also operate a trap-neuter-release programme for feral cats. All the animals are cared for through a network of volunteer foster homes, where they are kept in a safe, warm environment and are able to be socialised before rehoming. If you can offer a home to a rescued animal, they would love to hear from you. Animal Connexions operates a no-kill policy.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 02890 619187 / 07767821150
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Animal Connexions Facebook Page

Based in Donegal. Rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming domestic pets, farm animals and wildlife in Ulster and the surrounding counties. Animals in Donegal AID operate a trap neuter and return scheme for feral cats, rescue and rehoming of FIV cats and the sanctuary also provides palliative care when needed. 
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: +353 87 430 5792
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Registered Charity no. 104594
Based in Conlig. Assisi Animal Sanctuary is Northern Ireland's largest independent animal welfare charity providing shelter for up to 200 companion animals including cats, dogs and rabbits.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rescue Shelter: 1 Old Bangor Road, Conlig, Co. Down, BT23 7PU.
Tel: (028) 9181 2622
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Website: www.assisi-ni.org

Registered Charity no. 106152
Based in Newtownards, County Down. The BARN Animal Rescue is a haven for animals in need. Promoting animal welfare within Northern Ireland, they care for rescued cats and dogs. They have cats, kittens and dogs all within their adoption scheme. An adoption donation is required to cover the cost of health checks, vaccinations and neutering/spaying.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Cat Fosterers Needed: The Barn Animal Rescue are always looking for foster homes.
Help! Volunteers Needed: Please contact the rescue if you are able to help them with their work.
Tel: +44 028 9186 3300
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Barn Animal Rescue Facebook Page

Registered Charity no. 106721
Based in County Antrim. Rescuing lost cats and dogs, and caring for them until new homes can be found. Benvardin Animal Rescue Kennels also educate the public about responsible pet ownership.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 07518 370 478 (9am-6pm daily)
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Website: www.benvardinkennels.com

Registered Charity no. 105698
An independent animal rescue charity based 1.5 miles out of Ballinamallard on the Kilskeery Road, County Fermanagh. Priority is given to mistreated animals and those whose owners have died or are ill. All adult animals are spayed or neutered and vaccinated before re-homing. Animals stay at the sanctuary until adopted into caring, responsible homes. No healthy animal is ever destroyed. The sanctuary also operates a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) policy in relation to controlling the feral cat population.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rehoming centre as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rehoming Centre: Killymittan, Ballinamallard, Co.Fermanagh, Ireland, BT94 2FW
Tel: 028 66 388885
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Website: www.brighteyesanimalsanctuary.com

Covering Co.Donegal. Burtonport Animal Rescue is a small non profit rescue, helping animals in need in the Burtonport and surrounding area. All cats are neutered if old enough, and the adopter is required to neuter those that are too young.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 0860 762 228
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Website: www.burtonportrescue.weebly.com

Registered Charity no. 203644
Based in Portadown and covering Armagh, Portadown, Loughall, Markethill, Richhill, Tandragee, Craigavon and Lurgan. Armagh Cats Protection was formed in November 2008 by a small but dedicated group of people who care passionately about cats and their welfare. They participate in the nationwide Trap, Neuter, Release scheme and have neutered over 300 stray/feral cats
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: 07709 483 550
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/armagh
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Registered Charity no. 203644
Based in Belfast, covering Northern Ireland. The Belfast Adoption Centre is a temporary home to approximately 150 cats and kittens at any one time; all of whom are waiting patiently for their forever adoptive homes. Belfast Adoption Centre cares for all its feline residents until they find their new adoptive families, no matter how long it takes, and will never put a healthy cat to sleep. All cats and kittens will be Vaccinated against common feline diseases, neutered (if old enough), microchipped and treated for worms and fleas before rehoming.
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.
Rehoming Centre: 270 Belfast Road, Dundonald, Newtownards, BT16 1UE. (Open by appointment only)
Tel: 028 9048 0202 (8.30am – 3.30pm, 7 days a week)
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/belfast
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Registered Charity no. 203644
Based in Downpatrick. Cats Protection Downpatrick branch rescues and rehomes cats and kittens via their foster carers. Cats in their care are neutered, microchipped, vaccinated and receive a full veterinary health check.
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: 07583 109 777 
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/downpatrick
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Registered Charity no. 203644
The Erne branch covers the Enniskillen area. All cats are vet checked, microchipped, vaccinated, neutered (if old enough) and will have been treated for fleas and worms.
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: The Erne branch are always in need of more volunteers.
Tel: 0300 012 1212
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Cats Protection - Erne's Facebook page
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Registered Charity no: 203644 
A small group of volunteers making a positive difference in the welfare of cats in the Greater Belfast area. Please Note: This branch currently offers cat neutering assistance only, and is therefore unable to help with adoption or rehoming.
Help! Fosterers Needed: Contact Greater Belfast branch if you can help with fundraising, fostering or helping with TNR Activities (times to suit you!)
Tel: 02895 531 207
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/greater-belfast
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Registered Charity no. 203644
Covering the north of Northern Ireland.
Cats Protection North Antrim & Glens Branch is a group of dedicated volunteers working from their own homes, to help local cats in need. The branch sometimes have cats available for rehoming. The branch is able to help with injured stray or feral cats, they operate Trap-Neuter-Return Schemes for colonies in the area.
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.
Neutering Assistance: To enquire about financial assistance with cat neutering, please contact the branch using the details below.
Tel: 028 95531368
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/Ballymena
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Registered Charity no. CHY17527
Based in Cavan. This is a small but active member society of the ISPCA. Promoting better awareness regarding animal welfare. Animals are cared for in foster homes until thier ideal homes are found.
Neutering Assistance: Scheme available to those who are on means tested benefits, living in the county of Cavan.
Tel: 086 8916 186 
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Cavan SPCA's Facebook Page
National Cruelty Helpline Tel: 1890 515 515

Registered Charity no. 104028
Based in Antrim, rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming animals in Northern Ireland. The sanctuary helps all animals in need; horses, ponies and donkeys, as well as domestic pets, farm animals and wildlife. Permanent sanctuary is provided for animals who cannot find homes. 'Home from home' rehoming is also offered where possible, helping animals make the transition from one home to another without having to enter the rescue.
Adopt a Cat: Visit the rehoming page on the shelter's website to see cats needing homes.
Rescue Shelter: 26 Crosskennan Lane, Ballynoe, Co. Antrim, BT41 2QY (By Appointment Only.)
Tel: 028 9446 5384
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Website: www.crosskennanlane.co.uk

Registered Charity no. CHY11698
Covering Co. Donegal. Donegal SPCA rehabilitate and rehome neglected, injured, unwanted and sick animals. Their function is to combat cruelty to animals, on many levels and in several different ways. They work with all animals and promote responsible animal ownership.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Postal Address: Donegal SPCA, P.O Box 115, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal.
Tel: 086 605 4943 
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Donegal SPCA Facebook Page
National Cruelty Helpline Tel: 1890 515 515

Based in Londonderry. Friends of Rescue are a foster based organisation, finding forever homes for cats, dogs and other small animals in Northern Ireland. Cats will be vet checked, neutered, vaccinated and treated for fleas and worms before rehoming.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
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Friends of Rescue Facebook Page

A small, home-based cat rescue based in Belfast. Rescuing, rehabilitating & rehoming cats in desperate need throughout South Belfast. All kittens and cats are neutered, fully vaccinated and microchipped before they are rehomed.
Please Note: Furever Felines has limited space, and therefore cannot take in cats that currently have homes.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rescue as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Transport Needed: If you can help with occasional transport of cats or kittens, contact Furever Felines as below.
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Furever Felines - Facebook Page

Registered Charity no. NIC101370
Based near Omagh in County Tyrone. Rescuing and rehoming abandoned or unwanted cats and dogs. All animals are health checked and given any treatment needed. They will also be microchipped, treated for fleas and worms, neutered and fully vaccinated while at the shelter.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Volunteers & Fosterers Needed: If you'd like to volunteer, or foster an animal between homes, please contact Grovehill Animal Trust as below.
Support Shop: Grovehill Charity Shop, 1 Foundry Lane, Omagh.
Tel: 028 8076 0482
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Website: www.grovehillanimaltrust.org

Based in Belfast. Kerrries Cat Rescue work to rescue and find homes for abandoned and stray animals. The rescue often rehabilitate and rehome feral kittens. Cats will be neutered where age appropriate and a neutering agreement is in place when adopting kittens. Home visits will apply.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes
Tel: 07771 149580
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Covering Antrim. Since opening in April 1996 Mid Antrim Animal Sanctuary have found caring homes for over 7000 animals to date. Accepting as many animals in need of help as possible, the rescue has a no-kill policy and always has cats and dogs looking for homes.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the sanctuary as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Items Needed: Good blankets and towels, along with any donations of tinned food, treats, leads, poop bags etc. will be gratefully received.
Rehoming Centre: Greystone Road, Hurtletoot House, Co.Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT41 2QN (By Appointment Only.)
Tel: 02894 463993
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Website: www.midantrim.org

Northern Ireland Registered Charity no. NIC101959
Based in County Down. A small, home-run animal shelter aiming to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home cats and other animals throughout Northern Ireland. All cats are neutered before adoption (those too young will be homed under contract to neuter when ready). They will also be health checked, vaccinated, microchipped, worm & flea treated and rehomed with 5 weeks free pet insurance.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Shelter Address: 166a Rathfriland Road, Banbridge, County Down. Visits are by appointment only.
Tel: 02840 629821
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Website: www.pawsandpeople.wixsite.com/pawsandpeopleni

The Rainbow Rehoming Centre is located in Co.Derry, Northern Ireland, only 7 miles from the city, but their rescue and rehoming covers the whole North West region of Ireland. They are a shelter for dogs and cats, kittens and pups that have been abandoned or are stray. The centre rehomes over 400 dogs and cats every year, and has a non-destruction policy, meaning that they will never put a healthy dog or cat to sleep. All animals are spayed or neutered before being rehomed.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rehoming centre as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Volunteers needed: Willing hands needed to help in the shop and handymen to help with some small jobs inside.
Support Shop: Waterloo Place, Derry.
Rehoming Centre: Rainbow Rehoming Centre, Ballygudden Road, Eglinton, Co. Derry, BT47 3AF (Open daily 12pm - 4pm, closed Monday)
Tel: 028 7181 2882 (dial 048 if ringing from the Republic of Ireland)
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Website: www.rainbowrehoming.com

Registered Charity no. NIC109200
Based in Lisburn, Co.Antrim. Rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming stray, injured, abandoned and unwanted cats and kittens in Northern Ireland. All cats will be neutered before rehoming if old enough. Long-term care is provided for cats that are not well enough to be adopted. Rescue Cats NI also trap, neuter and return feral cats and rehomes their kittens.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Items Needed: If you have any good quality saleable items to help raise funds, please contact Rescue Cats NI as below.
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Based in Co.Down. Rescuing older, sick and special needs cats and giving them a forever home. Cats are not rehomed, but will live at the shelter where they will be loved and cared for. TC's Forever Home promote the benefits of adopting older, sick and special needs cats and also promote neutering and the importance of vaccinations, and can advise on general cat welfare.
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Registered Charity no. 20166748
Please Note: This Shelter does not take cats in for rehoming. They may however, have cats for adoption.
Based in Donegal. TNR Donegal are a small non profit organisation that works to trap, neuter and return feral cats to their colonies in order to help control the population. 
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes
Tel: 087 607 1009
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Website: TNR Donegal Facebook Page

USPCA endeavours to put an end to cruelty to animals and to encourage kindness and humanity in their treatment. They protect all animal species. Their social rehoming scheme facilitates all animals and they rehome many cats and kittens every year.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the society as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Postal Address: Unit 6, Carnbane Industrial Estate, Newry, Co. Down, BT35 6QH 
Tel: 028 3025 1000
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Website: www.uspca.co.uk