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Cat and kitten rehoming centres covering Nottinghamshire. Adopt a cat from your local rescue shelter.

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


BJ Cat Rescue (working with North Notts Cat Rescue)

Cats for Rehoming at BJ Cat Rescue (working with North Notts Cat Rescue)Based in Nottingham. A small, home run cat rescue covering Nottinghamshire. All cats are neutered before adoption, and kittens are followed up for neutering at the appropriate age, with the new owner.
Adopt A Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
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BJ Cat Rescue (working with North Notts Cat Rescue) Facebook Page

Bramcote Animal Rescue

Covering Nottingham, Derbyshire & Lincolnshire since 1984. Rescuing and rehoming animals. On average they care for around 15 dogs, 20 cats, 100 rabbits and 40 guinea pigs. Prospective homes are checked for suitability, both for the benefit of the new owners, and for the animals. So, if you are seeking a new pet, please give them a call. They operate a non destruction policy.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rehoming centre as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rehoming Centre: 6 Ashtree Square, off Town Street, Bramcote Village, near Beeston, Nottingham.
Tel: 01159 220286 (Please telephone between 10am and 4pm only) or 07778 352541
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Bramcote Animal Rescue's Facebook Page

Brinsley Animal Rescue

Cats for Rehoming at Brinsley Animal RescueRegistered Charity No. 1135508
Based in Nottingham. Brinsley Animal Rescue rescues pets, wildlife and farm animals. Their aim is to rehome the pets and farm animals, and release wild animals back into  their environment. Cats are cared for in foster homes, and will be neutered unless advised otherwise by a vet. Animals that aren’t able to be rehomed, are provided with permanent sanctuary.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Sanctuary Address: Brinsley Animal Rescue, 69 Hobsic Close, Brinsley, Nottingham, NG16 5AX. (Visits are by appointment only)
Tel: 01773 712999 (please leave a message)
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Website: www.brinsleyanimalrescue.org

Burton Joyce Cat Welfare

Based in Burton Joyce, Nottingham - Rehoming in Nottingham and surrounding areas.
This small cat welfare group has been rescuing and rehoming cats and kittens since 1983, through a series of volunteer foster homes. The group also offers help with trapping, neutering and managing feral colonies. They operate a non-destruction policy, meaning that no healthy cat is ever destroyed. All cats over 6 months are neutered prior to homing. All animals are micro-chipped prior to leaving the welfare.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
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Cat Patrol Rescue

Cats for Rehoming at Cat Patrol RescueBased in Nottingham, operating across Nottinghamshire. Improving the lives of unwanted or abandoned cats and kittens in need of a loving home. All cats are neutered, microchipped and will have been fully assessed before rehoming. Kittens leave with a neuter and microchip contract, will have been treated for fleas and worms and come with 5 weeks free insurance.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Help! Items Needed: Donations of food, formula, blankets are always appreciated.
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Cat Patrol Rescue - Facebook Page

Cats Protection - Mansfield & District Cat Adoption Centre

Registered Charity no. 203644
Based in Mansfield. This busy branch rescues and rehomes hundreds of cats each year. The branch helps with the neutering of cats and reunites lost cats with ther owners.  All cats available for rehoming have been vet checked, neutered where old enough, microchipped and vaccinated, as well as having regular treatment for fleas and worms. Cats can only be taken in by appointment, this rescue operates a waiting list.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rehoming centre 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: The branch operates a lost and found register.
Help! Sponsors Needed: If you cannot re-home a cat at this time, why not consider sponsoring one of their long-term cats or sponsor a cat pen?
Rescue Centre: Mansfield Road, Warsop, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 0EF. Open 1pm to 4pmby appointment only (Closed on Tuesday).
Tel: 01623 845 846
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/mansfield
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Cats Protection - Nottingham Cat Adoption Centre

Registered Charity no. 203644
Based in Nottingham. A small but busy Adoption Centre who help and rehome hundreds of cats a year. Many of the cats at the adoption centre are family friendly felines! Please visit the cats (no appointment necessary), and see if you can make your house a home. All cats are vet checked, neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, treated for fleas and worms and come with four weeks free insurance (T&C’s apply), helping new owners to adopt with confidence.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rehoming centre 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.
Adoption Centre: Gate House, New Farm Lane, Off Watnall Rd, Nuthall, Nottingham, NG16 1DY. Open by appointment only.
Please Note: Cats can only be taken in by appointment, this rescue operates a waiting list.
Tel: 01159 386557
Email: via the ’Contact Us’ form on the Cats Protection Nottingham Adoption Centre website
Website: www.cats.org.uk/nottingham
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Crazy Daisy Ferals

Based in Nottingham, covering Nottinghamshire. Crazy Daisy Ferals specialise in the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of stray and feral cats and kittens. All cats are neutered, microchipped and vet checked before adoption.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
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Feline and Wildlife Rescue Nottingham

Covering Nottinghamshire and parts of Derbyshire. Rescuing stray, abandoned and neglected cats and rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing injured wildlife. Also providing trap, neuter and release services for semi-feral and feral cats, and educating the general public on a variety of feline and wildlife issues. All rescued cats are a vet checked, treated for fleas and worms, and neutered before rehoming. Those too young, are neutered by the rescue when they are old enough after adoption.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Volunteers Needed: If you can help with cat fostering, wildlife rehabilitation, transport or fundraising, please contact the rescue as below.
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Website: www.fawrescue.co.uk

Gainsborough Feral Rescue

Providing trap, neuter and return (or relocation) of feral cats in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. Where suitable, cats will be available for homing. All will be neutered before leaving the rescue.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 07715 974239
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Gainsborough Feral Rescue Facebook Page

Kirkby Cats Home

Cats for Rehoming at Kirkby Cats HomeBased in Nottingham. Rescuing and rehoming cats across Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Derbyshire. All cats of a suitable age are neutered prior to rehoming.
Adopt A Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Tel: 01773 784586
Kirkby Cats Home Facebook Page

Kitty Cafe Cat Rescue (Nottingham)

Based in Nottingham, rehoming in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire. Kitty Café is a re-homing and care facility for rescued cats and kittens as well as a café. Cats are cared for until they find their forever home. All cats are vet checked, vaccinated, neutered and microchipped prior to homing. Anyone interested in adopting one of the cats will go through a vetting process, to ensure a suitable home for each cat. Kitty Café also has a branch in Leeds.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rehoming centre as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rehoming Centre & Cafe: 31-37 Friar Lane, Nottingham, NG1 6DD
Open: 10am - 6pm daily (open to 7pm on Saturdays)
Tel: 0115 924 2214
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Website: www.kittycafe.co.uk/locations/nottingham

Lina's Cat Rescue

Covering Derby and Nottingham. Rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing cats and kittens. All cats are kept in foster homes for comfort and will leave neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, up to date with flea and worm treatments, and with 5 weeks free pet insurance. They also offer their adopters 'life time back-up'. Those too young to be neutered will be rehomed with a free neutering voucher. Please Note: Lina's has a waiting list of cats to be taken in. Higher priority is given to those needing veterinary care or living outside.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
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Website: www.linascatrescue.com

Mansfield Cat Rescue

Registered Charity no. 1193319
Mansfield Cat Rescue rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes stray, abandoned and feral cats in the Mansfield area. All cats and kittens are cared for by fosterers, and will be vet treated, neutered and microchipped before rehoming.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rescue as below to ask about cats needing homes.
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Mansfield Cat Rescue Facebook Page

Mayflower Sanctuary

Registered Charity no. 1082052
Based in Bawtry, Doncaster, covering: South Yorkshire & Notts. Rescuing and rehoming abandoned and abused cats and dogs to loving homes. The group also undertakes feral cat trapping, neutering and release. All cats are fostered in a home environment until new homes are found, as the sanctuary only has accommodation for dogs at the present time.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the sanctuary as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rescue Shelter: Narrow Lane, Bawtry, Nr Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN10 6QJ. Open by Appointment Only.
Tel: 01302 711330
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Website: www.mayflowersanctuary.co.uk

Meow and Furever Cat Rescue

Cats for Rehoming at Meow and Furever Cat RescueRegistered Charity No: 1205864
Based in Nottingham. A small, foster-based animal rescue specialising in rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing cats & kittens in the East Midlands. All cats have been vet checked, neutered if old enough, microchipped and treated for fleas and worms. Kittens that are too young, are rehomed with a Neuter / Chip contract. Cats can only be taken in by appointment, and Meow and Furever Cat Rescue operates a waiting list.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Help! Volunteers Needed: If you can help by providing foster space, transport runs or assistance with fundraising, please contact Meow and Furever as below.
Tel: 07419 908324
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Website: meowandfurever.co.uk

Millwood Cat Rescue

Based in West Bridgford, Nottingham A small, independent rescue centre caring for and rehoming cats and kittens around the West Bridgford area of Nottingham. All cats/kittens are checked by a local vet prior to rehoming, and are at adoption, leukaemia free, wormed and deflead if necessary. The rescue relies on donations and volunteers to continue their work. They have two or three Open Days each year to raise funds and meet supporters old and new. If you would like to go along to the next event or wish to adopt a cat, please contact as below.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Lost & Found Register: If you have lost or found a cat in this area, post the details on Millwood's on-line Lost & Found register, on their website, linked below
Help! Volunteers Needed: If you would like to volunteer please contact the rescue.
Tel: 0115 923 5704
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Millwood Cat Rescue's Facebook Page

Paws @ Meadow View

Based in Nottingham. A small, foster based animal rescue, taking in and rehoming stray cats and other animals in need throughout Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Paws offer a fostering service for people in hospital, and take in animals when their owners have passed away. They also foster for people escaping domestic violence or facing homelessness. Every cat is neutered before rehoming.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Volunteers Needed: Contact Paws as below if you can help with transporting animals, fundraising etc.
Tel: 0115 666 2007
Mobile: 07866 942119

Pedigrees (all breeds): Life for Cats Welfare

Based in Nottingham. Specialising in the welfare of hybrids, re-homing of retired breeding cats; occasionally kittens.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 07516 692334
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Roxie’s Rescue

Registered Charity no. 1190487
A small cat rescue based in Nottingham. Rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming stray, homeless and abandoned cats in Nottingham and surrounding areas. All cats will be neutered, microchipped, treated for fleas and worms, and will receive any other veterinary care needed prior to rehoming.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
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Roxie’s Rescue Facebook Page

RSPCA - Chesterfield & North Derbyshire

Registered Charity no. 226142
Based in Chesterfield. Covering Chesterfield, North Derbyshire and areas of the Peak District National Park. The branch rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes animals in need, and finds them loving, permanent homes. They also promote responsible pet ownership.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rehoming Centre: Mayfield Animal Centre, 137 Spital Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 OHL. Open 6 days a week - closed Monday. Animal viewing: 12.00pm – 3.00pm.
Tel: 01246 273358
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Website: www.chesterfield-rspca.org.uk
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

RSPCA - Nottingham & Notts

Registered Charity no. 255763
Covering Nottingham city and some parts of the county. Offering neutering assistance and welfare advice for owned and stray animals.
Please Note: There are no animals at RSPCA Nottingham and Notts. Keep an eye on their website for updates.
Neutering Assistance: Money off vouchers are available, which can be used as part payment at the owner's vets. This is not means tested, but you must live in the branch's area.
Tel: 0115 784 1110
Email: Via the Contact Us Page on the RSPCA Nottingham & Notts Website
Website: www.rspca-nottinghamandnotts.org.uk
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

RSPCA - Nottinghamshire East

Registered Charity no. 255761
Covering the Eastern part of Nottinghamshire, including Retford, Newark, Ollerton and Southwell. The branch concentrates on animals brought to them by Inspectors and often have cats in need of new, loving homes.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the branch as below to ask about cats needing homes
Tel: 07554 026934
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Website: www.rspca.org.uk/local/nottinghamshire-east-branch
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

RSPCA - Nottinghamshire West

Registered Charity no. 255762
Based in Mansfield.  This branch may offer veterinary or financial assistance to those animals most in need. All animals in their care are neutered, microchipped and vaccinated (where appropriate) before they are rehomed.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the branch as below to ask about cats needing homes
Neutering Assistance: Please contact RSPCA - Nottinghamshire West for more information.
Lost & Found Register: The branch operates a Lost and Found Register.
Microchipping: Please contact RSPCA - Nottinghamshire West for more information.
Tel: 07714 149174
Website: www.rspca.org.uk/local/nottinghamshire-west-branch
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

RSPCA - Radcliffe Animal Shelter

Registered Charity no. 503759
Covering Nottinghamshire. Taking in unwanted and abandoned animals, and supporting RSPCA Inspectors with their case animals animals. All the animals in the shelter are given love and the care they need, before they are rehomed.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the branch as below to ask about cats needing homes
Rescue Shelter: RSPCA Radcliffe Animal Shelter, 32 Nottingham Road, Radcliffe-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG12 2DW (Animal Viewing daily - 12.30 to 15.30).
Tel: 0115 855 0222
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Website: www.rspca-radcliffe.org.uk
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

Sophie's Refuge for Animals in Need (SRAN)

Covering Nottinghamshire. Rescuing animals from cruelty, abuse, neglect, abandonment and sometimes owner relinquishment. All animals are rehabilitated, microchipped, vaccinated and given worm and flea treatment before they are re-homed. They will also be neutered before being adopted out, age and health permitting. If this isn't possible however, the new owners will have a contract to get the animal neutered as soon as it is safe to do so.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the branch as below to ask about cats needing homes.
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Website: Sophie's Refuge for Animals in Need

Thornberry Animal Sanctuary

Registered Charity no. 1018048
Based in Anston, near Sheffield. Rescuing, caring for & rehoming animals in need throughout South Yorkshire and North Nottinghamshire. Thornberry is a medium sized animal sanctuary that operates a non-destruction policy. Cats are neutered, microchipped, vaccinated treated for fleas and worms, and covered by 4 weeks free pet insurance.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rehoming Centre: The Stables, Todwick Rd. Anston, Near Sheffield, S.Yorks, S25 3SE. Opening hours: 11am - 3pm daily.
Tel: 01909 564399
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Website: www.thornberryanimalsanctuary.org

Woodland Nook Cat Rescue

Covering Chesterfield, Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire. A unique bungalow-style shelter where the cats rule the roost, just as they do in a real home! There's a kitchen, bedroom, living rooms with settees and beds for the cats to sleep on, plenty of hidey holes and little corners to retreat to for those cats who just want to get away from it all. These pampered pets even have Sky TV! Outside, in the fully enclosed garden, with trees to climb and fountains to drink from. Prospective homes are checked for suitability. Woodland Nook aim for their cats to come to you neutered, chipped and fully vaccinated.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 07941 806536
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Website: www.woodlandnookcatrescue.com

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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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