Cat Rescue & Adoption Centres: East Kent

Registered Charity no. 281444
Based in Canterbury. This is a small, independent charity established over 50 years ago, dedicated to cat welfare and advice.  
Neutering Assistance: Help with the cost of neutering may be available if you are receiving benefits or on a low income.
Please Note: Canterbury Cats Society offers cat neutering assistance only, and is therefore unable to help with adoption or rehoming.
Tel: 01227 464897 for help with neutering costs

Registered Charity no: 1122296
Rescuing and rehoming cats in the Thanet area, with particular concern for elderly cats and the feral population. Cats In Crisis usually has more than 100 cats in their care at any one time. An adoption fee is requested to help with Cats in Crisis' rescue work.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Neutering Assistance: Low cost cat neutering available to those on benefit or low income. Transport can be arranged.
Lost & Found Register: For more information, please use the contact details below.
Help! Fosterers Needed: The group would love to hear from anyone in the area who might be willing to become a cat fosterer, whether long or short term. Cat food and litter provided.
Help! Items Needed: Contact Cats in Crisis - Thanet if you are able to donate cat food, or good quality saleable goods (including electricals) for their support shop.
Support Shop: 55c Queen Street, Ramsgate, CT11 9EJ
Tel: 07796 633 306
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Website: www.catsincrisisthanet.wordpress.com

Registered Charity no. 203644
Based near Gillingham, covering Kent. Bredhurst Kent Adoption Centre has lots of cats patiently awaiting homes. See cats for adoption and more information about their adoption process on their website linked below. Staff at the centre will help you choose the right cat for you, your home environment and lifestyle. All cats will be vet checked, neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, treated for fleas and worms and rehomed with 4 weeks pet insurance. The centre also offers advice on cat behaviour, and has a retail section with many cat orientated goods.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the adoption 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: 11 Matts Hill Road, Hartlip, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7XA. Open 11am - 2pm daily (closed Tuesdays).
Tel: 01634 232 471
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/bredhurst
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Registered Charity no. 203644
Covering Canterbury, Herne Bay, Whitstable, Faversham and surrounding areas. All cats are cared for in foster pens or in a fosterers own home, until a loving home can be found. Cats Protection Canterbury deal with many hundreds of enquiries each year on a wide range of issues including rehoming, neutering, lost cats and the care and treatment of cats and kittens.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
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: Contract Cats Protection - Canterbury & District if you have lost a cat in the area.
Postal Address: PO Box 1144, Canterbury, CT1 9NZ
Cat Adoption: (Before contacting the branch, please visit the 'Adopt a Cat' section on their website and complete the Adoption Enquiry Form). Alternatively - Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
General Enquiries / Report a Stray - Tel: 01227 686191 or Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (include your phone number and location)
Website: www.cats.org.uk/canterbury
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Registered Charity no: 203644
Covering postcodes CT7 to CT17. Please Note: This branch currently offers cat neutering assistance only, and is therefore unable to help with adoption or rehoming.
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: 01227 360 432
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/eastkent
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Registered Charity no. 203644
Based in Maidstone, taking in and rehoming cats in postcode areas ME14-20 & TN12. Cats are cared for in volunteer fosterers' homes, or in purpose built heated cat pens in their gardens. All cats and kittens are neutered, vaccinated, de-flead/wormed, microchipped and homed with 4 weeks free pet insurance. The branch also offers advice on cat care and welfare.
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 2758
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/maidstone
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Registered Charity no. 203644
Cats Protection South East Kent branch undertake the rescue and rehoming of stray and unwanted cats and kittens. The branch can sometimes help with neutering feral cats, offering trapping & neutering depending on availability of volunteers. They are a small branch with few volunteers but will do the best they can to help.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
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 you have lost or found a cat please call the branch as below
Support Shop: 139a High Street, Hythe, CT21 5JL. (Shop Tel: 01303 264285)
Branch Tel: 0345 260 1253
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/folkestonehythe
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Registered Charity no. 203644
Based in Sheerness. Rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming needy and unwanted cats. Cats are cared for in volunteer foster homes until a new, permanent home can be found. Also providing advice to pet owners on cat care and encouraging neutering.
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.
Postal Address: Swale Cats Protection, PO Box 202, Sheerness, ME12 9AJ.
Tel: 03453 712 755
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/swale
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Registered Charity no. 203644
Covering postcodes TN23, TN26, TN27, TN28, TN29 and TN30. These include Tenterden, Ashford and surrounding villages and the whole of Romney Marsh. The Tenterden and District branch of Cats Protection was formed in 1997 and is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming stray and unwanted cats and kittens.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
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.
Cat Adoption - Tel: 07972 658387
General Enquiries - Tel: 01797 366379
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/tenterden
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Based in Edenbridge, covering Kent and Surrey. Rescuing and rehoming abandoned, stray and unwanted cats, kittens and dogs. All animals are neutered before leaving for new homes.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 01732 863131
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Based in Ashford. Friends of Special Felines gives abandoned and unwanted cats a second chance to have a loving home. Please contact them if you would like to adopt a cat. All cats are neutered and microchipped prior to adoption.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 07984 138 611
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Registered Charity no: 297066
Based in Ashford. This is an animal sanctuary for neglected, abused and abandoned animals. Green Wicket Animal Sanctuary has a non-destruction policy. All animals rescued are either rehomed after being nursed back to full health, or if this is not an option, will remain in the safety of the sanctuary's care.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the sanctuary as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rescue Centre & Sanctuary: Pleasant Valley Farm, Rock Hill Rd, Egerton, Ashford, Kent, TN27 9EA.
Tel: 01233 756550 

Registered Charity no. 1140628
Bases in Faversham, and near Sevenoaks. Happy Endings Rescue are a no-kill, vegan run rescue charity, rescuing and rehoming all species of animal. All cats for rehoming are vaccinated, microchipped, flea-treated, wormed, and neutered (if old enough). 
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Volunteers Needed: If you can volunteer your time to help out, please contact Happy Endings as below.
Tel: 01795 530371
Email: Via the Contact Us page on the Happy Endings Rescue's website
Website: www.happyendingsrescue.org

Registered Charity no. 1002349
Covering Kent, Surrey, Sussex and London. Rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs. All animals are health checked, inoculated & microchipped and are rehomed with 4 weeks free Pet Insurance. Last Chance Animal Rescue have a full neutering policy, and also operate a non destruction policy.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 01732 865530 or 01797 366620
Email: Via the Contact Form on Last Chance Animal Rescue Centre's Website
Website: www.lastchanceanimalrescue.co.uk

Registered charity no. 283483
Based near Canterbury. Lord Whisky was a little Jack Russell whose history and character inspired the creation of this Trust. He lived with the founder and her family for most of his 22 years.The Lord Whisky Animal Sanctuary cares for and re-homes cats and dogs and a variety of other animals: horses, goats, rabbits, fowl, and in more recent years, wildlife casualties including foxes, badgers, hedgehogs and birds. The Trust’s other facilities include two veterinary clinics, acupuncture, behaviour classes, dog training classes and a gift shop. 
Adopt a Cat: Contact the sanctuary as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Neutering Assistance: Help is available towards the cost of neutering for cats living with people on benefits, or low income families.
Low Income Veterinary Clinics:
• Wealden Forest Park, Herne Common, (Friday 12 - 3 pm)
• Lord Whisky Centre, Rhodes Minnis, (By Appointment Only)
Rehoming Sanctuary: Lord Whisky Centre, Rhodes Minnis, CT4 6XY
Tel: 01303 862622
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Website: www.lordwhisky.co.uk

Based in Margate. Trapping, fostering and rehoming stray street cats in Thanet. All cats will be neutered before rehoming.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rescue as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Neutering Assistance: Contact Missing Cats and Strays in Thanet to find out about their low-cost neutering days.
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Registered Charity no. 262245
An independent charity that takes in, rehabilitates and attempts to home unwanted cats and kittens from all over Kent and surrounding areas. Rhodes Minnis Cat Sanctuary also provide a permanent sanctuary for cats that cannot be rehomed. The sanctuary will never refuse to accept a cat because of its age, and cats are never put to sleep unless on veterinary advice. You can help Rhodes Minnis Cat Sanctuary by donating goods to their support shop, having one of their collection boxes in your workplace, or becoming a member.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the sanctuary as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Members Invited: Become a member, and receive their excellent bi-annual newsletter.
Support Shop: 'The Cat Basket', 16a Cheriton Place, Folkestone, Kent
Rehoming Centre & Sanctuary: Seathwaite, Green Lane, Rhodes Minnis, Nr. Canterbury, Kent, CT4 6XU.
Tel: 01303 862243
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Website: www.rhodesminniscatsanctuary.com

Registered Charity no. 1141631
Covering Rolvenden, Romney Marsh, Ashford and surrounding areas. Assisting with the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of stray and unwanted cats and kittens, whether domestic or stray, and general cat welfare. This independent rescue group, averages caring for up to 60 cats at any one time. They have a small team who assist with fundraising and spending time with the cats and kittens so that they are used to being handled kindly.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Help! Volunteers Needed: More helpers are urgently needed for tasks such as cat socialising and fundraising - please contact below if you can help. Even if it's only a couple of hours each week!
Rehoming Shelter: Bower Valley, Hastings Road, Rolvenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4PL
Tel: 01580 241632, 020 3239 9538 or 07538 967003
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Website: www.cats-rolvendenrescue.org

Registered Charity no. 208111
Based in Ashford. RSPCA Ashford, Tenterden & District Branch is dedicated to helping every kind of animal, domestic or wild, that may be in danger. They always have animals looking for homes at their purpose built rehoming centre. Ashford Garden Cattery always has a selection of gorgeous cats needing homes.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rehoming Shelter: Ashford Garden Cattery: 34 Station Road, Ashford, Kent TN23 1PH (By Appointment Only).
Cattery Tel: 01233 646855
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Website: www.rspca-ashforddistrict.org.uk
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

Registered Charity no. 210743
Based in Canterbury. Carrying out rescue, rehabilitation, rehoming of cats in Canterbury, Faversham, Dover, Deal, Sittingbounre and Isle of Sheppey. All cats are neutered when they are admitted to the branch. Home checks and interviews will be carried out with potential adopters.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Neutering & Microchipping Assistance: Support available to low-income families in need of help with vital services such as cat neutering and microchipping.
Rehoming Centre: RSPCA Canterbury & District Animal Centre, Haseden Farm, Island Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4JD. (Open daily 11am - 4pm except Wednesday)
Tel: 01227 719113
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Website: www.rspca-canterbury.org.uk
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

Registered Charity no. 209580
Based in Folkestone. RSPCA Folkestone offer help with neutering and microchipping.  All animals they rehome will be neutered, where applicable, microchipped and vaccinated.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the branch as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Neutering Assistance: Contact Branch Secretary as below. Clinic open Mon, Wed & Fri from 1.45 to 2.45 for those on benefits. Please bring proof on first visit.
Microchipping Assistance: £10.00 Microchipping available, call to make an appointment.
Branch Address: RSPCA Folkestone & District Branch, 21 Grace Hill, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1HA. (Open 11-7.30pm Monday and Friday, 9-4pm Wednesday.)
Tel: 07935 714334
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Website: www.rspca.org.uk/local/kent-folkestone
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

Registered Charity no. 209365
Based in Birchington. Rescuing and rehoming of cats through the Animal Centre at Woodchurch. They have a dedicated 15 pen cattery, where cats are cared for and socailised.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the branch as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Neutering Assistance: For cats of Thanet residents on a low income or income support: Tel: 01843 826180.
Help! Donations Needed: Donations of quality goods always gratefully received at their support shops (details on their website), which are their main source of income.
Rehoming Centre: RSPCA Animal Centre, Queensdown Road, Woodchurch, Birchington, Kent, CT7 0HG. Open: 11.30 am until 2 pm every day (Closed Weds and Christmas Day). Outside of these times it is by appointment only.
Tel: 01843 826180
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Website: www.rspcathanet.org.uk
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

Based in Orpington. Covering Kent and South East London Safe Haven Animal Rescue work to rescue and rehome animals in need. Cats are kept in foster homes until the right home can be found for them. All cats are neutered where age appropriate and fully vaccinated prior to rehoming. Home checks apply.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Please Note: This Shelter is currently full. Please contact them if you wish to adopt a cat.
Tel: 07956 152859 or 07376 061701
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Registered Charity no. 1072366
The SCWT operates a rescue, foster and re-homing service for unwanted adult siamese cats. Permanent, loving homes are often needed for adult cats. Please note, they do not have kittens for rehoming. The trust runs a sponsorship scheme for un-homeable cats. See their website for more details.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Lost & Found Register: To report a lost or found siamese cat, contact the relevant welfare officer below.
Rehoming contacts as follows:
Welfare Officer Tel: 01473 830894 (Not after 9pm please)
General enquiries and after hours welfare Tel: 020 8464 8857 (Urgent calls anytime - within reason)
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Website: www.siameserescue.org.uk

Registered Charity no. 1110837
Covering Thanet, Ramsgate, Broadstairs, Margate.  TAG Pet Rescue have been rescuing and re-homing stray and abandoned animals since 1988, and always have many cats and sometimes kittens looking for homes. Could you offer one of them the very special home they need? TAG also have lots of guinea pigs, rats and rabbits needing good homes (all buck rabbits are neutered). More information is on their website, which also contains a detailed section about caring for your pet. TAG operates a non-destruction policy.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Neutering Assistance: They also offer reduced rate spaying and neutering for cats and dogs for low income families.
Help! Volunteers Needed: Even if it's only for one morning a week, helping hands are needed for office, admin, phone answering, cleaning out, feeding and befriending the animals, electricians, builders, handymen etc and volunteers are always needed to help out at the support shops.
Help! Quality Goods Needed: You can also help the animals at TAG by donating any good quality, unwanted items to one of their support shops. Cat food is always needed too!
Support Shop: 114 High Street Broadstairs. (opposite Pierremont Pharmacy) 
Support Shop: 41 Station Road, Birchington.
Support Shop: 74 Queen Street, Ramsgate.
Rehoming Centre: Lydden Farm, Valley Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 4LF. (Please phone first for an appointment)
Tel: 01843 822931 (please keep trying, the line can be very busy!)
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Website: www.tagpetrescue.org.uk

A home-based rescue, based in Chatham, rehoming stray and abandoned cats in Kent and the South East. Neutering of cats who come into the care of Tatty-Cats is mandatory. They also support a UK-wide social network, bringing more vulnerable cats together with rescues, fosterers, sponsors, sharers and new families.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Neutering Assistance: Fully funded neutering is available for those in need.
Tel: 07722 099232
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Registered Charity no. 1190850
Covering Ramsgate, Broadstairs, Margate and surrounding areas. Caring for and re-homing unwanted, abandoned or homeless cats and kittens.
Please note: Thanet Cat Club can only rehome to Thanet and surrounds, plus Deal, Sandwich, Herne Bay & Whitstable.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Postal Address: 92a Albion Road, Broadstairs, Kent.
Tel: 01843 579044 (at busy periods an answer machine will be in use - please leave a short message and phone number so that we may ring you back, thank you)
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Website: www.thanetcatclub.org.uk