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Cat and kitten rehoming centres covering Kent (West). 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.


Anim-Mates

Registered Charity no. 1098252
Covering North West Kent. Rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming stray, abandoned and unwanted cats. Rescued kittens and cats are lovingly cared for in foster homes. All cats are neutered, vaccinated and microchipped prior to rehoming. Kittens are homed on agreement that they will not go outside until they have been neutered.
Please Note: This is a small rescue shelter, which is unable to take further cats in. Please only contact them if you wish to adopt a cat.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rescue Shelter: Anim-Mates, Olivers Farm, Ash, Kent, TN15 7HF. Visits are by appointment only.
Tel: 07808 625519
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Website: www.anim-mates.org.uk

Animal Samaritans

Registered Charity no. 295345
Baed near Welling, re-homing unwanted and ill-treated animals in the South London and North-West Kent area. Run by unpaid volunteers, Animal Samaritans re-home over 200 cats and kittens each year. They also run a pet bereavement service for those who have recently lost a much loved pet.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Postal address: Animal Samaritans, PO Box 154, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA16 2WS
Tel: 0203 745 9859
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Website: www.animalsamaritans.org.uk

Battersea at Brands Hatch

Registered Charity no. 206394
Based in Ash. Caring for and re-homing both dogs and cats. They care for up to 60 dogs and 35 cats at any one time, including some that have been transferred down from the Home in London. Their 18 cattery pens are full most of the time, even though they manage to rehome 30 to 40 cats each month. Applicants details are retained on file, so they can be matched with just the right cat. If you could offer one of their animals a permanent, loving home, why not go along for a visit. There is also a support shop at the centre, which raises vital funds.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rehoming Centre: Crowhurst Lane, Ash, Kent, TN15 7HH
Tel: 01474 874994 / 01474 875109 / 0800 001 4444
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Website: www.battersea.org.uk (Brands Hatch)

Bow Lodge Cat Rescue

Covering Thurrock and Kent. This is a small, self funded cat rescue. Cats are neutered and treated for fleas and worms before being rehomed. An adoption donation is required to help towards the running costs. Homechecks apply.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes
Tel: 07864 680968
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Bow Lodge Cat Rescue Facebook Page

Caring For Cats

Registered Charity no. 1060280
Based in Tonbridge, covering West Kent. Caring for Cats is a small registered charity which rescues, neuters and rehomes abandoned and unwanted cats, including ferals. Cats and kittens are found caring homes wherever possible, but any cats who cannot be found suitable homes are cared for by the charity for the rest of their lives.
Please Note: This is a small rescue shelter, which is unable to take further cats in. Please only contact them if you wish to adopt a cat.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
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Caring For Cats' Facebook Page

Catcuddles Sanctuary (The)

CatCuddles Cat Homing PageRegistered Charity no. 1147971
Based in Greenwich, covering London & West Kent. Taking in, assessing, rehabilitating and rehoming pre-loved cats and kittens that need new forever homes, due to unavoidable changes in family circumstances. This is achieved through a fostering network, with fostering hubs both in North and South London. All cats receive veterinary care, up to date vaccinations, flea and worm treatment, microchipping and neutering. The sanctuary provides a home environment where each kitty has 1-2-1 affection and lives in its own quarters in a custom built residential annexe with heating, insulation, lighting and music. Catcuddles also aims to help senior citizens care for their furry friends, and believe that cats are therapy to humans and should stay with them as long as possible.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Tel: 02081 232230
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Website: www.catcuddles.org.uk

Cats Protection - Bexley & District

Registered Charity no. 203644
Covering areas between Thamesmead, S E London and Meopham, Kent. Finding good homes for cats and kittens in need, supporting and encouraging the neutering of cats and kittens and providing cat welfare advice.
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 you have lost or found a cat in this area, email Bexley & District Cats Protection as below.
Rescue and Adoption - Tel: 07880 471333
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/bexley
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Cats Protection - Bredhurst Kent Adoption Centre

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

Cats Protection - Bromley

Registered Charity no. 203644
This branch is run entirely by a small team of unpaid volunteers, and they do not have a central shelter like some Cats Protection branches. Instead, the cats taken in are cared for in the homes of foster volunteers.
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:  See Bromley Cats Protection website for details.
Postal Address: Bromley Cats Protection, PO Box 840, Orpington, BR6 1HJ
Tel: 020 71180 351
Email: Via the contact form on the CP - Bromley website.
Website: www.cats.org.uk/bromley
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Cats Protection - Eltham, Sidcup & District

Registered Charity no. 203644
Based in Eltham. Run by volunteers, this branch cares for unwanted and stray cats until their ideal homes can be found. The branch would love to hear from you if you could offer a loving home to one of the cats in their care, or if you would like to help in any way.
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: 07591 120 331
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/elthamsidcup
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Cats Protection - Medway Towns (NEUTERING BRANCH)

Registered Charity no. 203644
Covering postcodes: ME1, ME2, ME3, ME4, ME5, ME6, ME7, ME8.
Please Note: This branch currently offers cat neutering assistance only, and is therefore unable to help with adoption or rehoming.
Neutering Assistance: Cats Protection Medway Towns Neutering Branch is formed of volunteers who aim to protect cats by offering the local community neutering assistance, and help and advice on cat ownership.
Support Shop: 142 Franklin Rd, Gillingham, Medway, ME7 4DG.
Tel: 01634 913 413
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/medway
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Cats Protection - Mid Kent

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

Cats Protection - Tenterden & District

Cats for Rehoming at Cats Protection - Tenterden & DistrictRegistered 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

Cats Protection - Tunbridge Wells, Crowborough & District

Registered Charity no. 203644
Covering East Sussex and West Kent: Tunbridge Wells, Crowborough and surrounding districts, plus postcodes TN1-TN11, TN13, TN14, TN16, and TN19-TN22. This branch is run by a dedicated band of volunteers who rescue and re-home, stray and unwanted cats in the local area.
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: In addition to rescuing and rehoming, the branch also runs a lost and found register.
Help! Cat Fosterers Needed: The branch would be pleased to hear from anyone who could volunteer as a cat fosterer for cats 'between homes', or if you have space in your garden for a cat pen (or two!).
Help! Volunteers Needed: The branch would love to hear from anyone able to volunteer some time to help, either with transporting cats to vets, manning a stall, or making home visits )and lots of other things besides!).
Tel: 01892 516377
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/tunbridgewells
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Celia Hammond Animal Trust (CHAT) - Canning Town

Cats for Rehoming at Celia Hammond Animal Trust - Canning TownRegistered Charity no. 293787
Covering Essex, West Kent and East London. The Celia Hammond Animal Trust run low cost neuter clinics, for those on a low income, as well as an extensive rehabilitation and rehoming service for stray and unwanted animals in London and throughout the South East. They also run a sponsorship scheme for their un-homeable cats.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Neutering Assistance: Neutering assistance for Cats and Dogs is available at the centre.
Help! Semi-Feral Cats Needing Homes:
The Trust are desperate to find homes for some of their semi-feral cats. At the last count they had over 200 semi feral cats currently in care, who need safe, understanding homes. Many will be fine in a rural or semi rural situation, such as farms, smallholdings or stables. Please call if you could offer a suitable home.
Neuter Clinic & Rescue Centre - Canning Town: 151-153 Barking Road, Canning Town, London, E16 4HQ. Viewing cats at the centre is by appointment only.
Tel: 020 7474 8811 (10am - 5.30pm)
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Website: www.celiahammond.org

Celia Hammond Animal Trust (CHAT) - East Sussex

Registered Charity no. 293787
Covering West Kent and East Sussex. Greenacres has a variety of cats needing homes; from pairs of kittens to elderly cats; cats needing homes with gardens and cats suitable for indoor-only homes; single cats, pairs or trio's; and (not forgetting) feral and semi-feral cats seeking suitable outdoor homes (ie farms, smallholdings, stables etc.)
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes
Help! Cat Sponsors Needed: More ‘Cat Sponsors’ needed for their un-homeable cats, could you help?
Head Office & Support Shop: High Street, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6AG.
Office Tel: 01892 783820 / 783367 
Rehoming Centre & Sanctuary: Greenacres Rehoming Centre & Sanctuary, Stubb Lane, Brede, Nr Hastings, East Sussex, TN31 6BT.
Visiting: If you wish to visit please call to arrange an appointment. 
Sanctuary Tel: 01424 882198 (please phone first for an appointment)
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Website: www.celiahammond.org

Celia Hammond Animal Trust (CHAT) - Lewisham

Celia Hammond Animal Trust Lewisham Cat Homing PageRegistered Charity no. 293787
The Celia Hammond Animal Trust run low cost neuter clinics for those on a low income, as well as an extensive rehabilitation and rehoming service for stray and unwanted animals in London and throughout the South East. They also run a sponsorship scheme for their un-homeable cats. See their web site for details.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Neutering Assistance: Neutering assistance for Cats and Dogs is available at the centre.
Help! Semi-Feral Cats Needing Homes: The Trust are desperate to find homes for some of their semi-feral cats. At the last count they had over 200 semi feral cats currently in care, who need safe, understanding homes. Many will be fine in a rural or semi rural situation, such as farms, smallholdings or stables.
Neuter Clinic & Rescue Centre - Lewisham: 233 / 235 Lewisham Way, London, SE4 1UY. Open Day Every Saturday 1pm – 5pm. At other times viewing the cats is by appointment only.
To Adopt a cat - Tel: 0208 694 6545
Neutering Enquiries - Tel: 020 8691 2100
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Website: www.celiahammond.org

Celia Hammond Animal Trust (CHAT) - Tunbridge Wells

Registered Charity no. 293787
The Celia Hammond Animal Trust offer an extensive rehabilitation and rehoming service for stray and unwanted animals in London and throughout the South East, often having around 700 cats in their care at any one time. Could you rescue one? To help fund their three sanctuaries, CHAT sell a super range of merchandise, which is featured on their website. The Tunbridge Wells branch of the Celia Hammond Animal Trust rehomes via a series of foster homes. More homes are always needed.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Semi-Feral Cats Needing Homes: The Trust are desperate to find homes for some of their semi-feral cats. At the last count they had over 200 semi feral cats currently in care, who need safe, understanding homes. Many will be fine in a rural or semi rural situation, such as farms, smallholdings or stables. Please call if you could offer a suitable home.
Help! Sponsors Needed: CHAT runs a sponsorship scheme for their un-homeable cats. See their web site for details of these, and much more about their sanctuaries.
Help! Volunteers Needed: Have you some spare time? Would you like to help CHAT? They would love to hear from anyone who could help out at the sanctuary, or with home-checking or fundraising.
Tel: 01892 783367
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Website: www.celiahammond.org

Cora’s Canine (& Feline) Rescue

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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Friends of Animals League (FOAL)

Registered Charity no. 201654
Based in Westerham, Kent, covering the Kent / Surrey borders. The Foal Farm Sanctuary re-homes around 600 cats every year, and is always looking for caring homes for their many cats and dogs. The sanctuary is also home to around 300 - 400 permanent residents, from horses and ponies to goats and chickens. FOAL has a non-destruction policy.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Cat Sponsors Needed: You can sponsor one of their farm cats, and make a great deal of difference to their lives (a year's sponsorship makes a unique gift).
Rehoming Centre & Sanctuary: Foal Farm Sanctuary, Jail Lane, Biggin Hill, Westerham, Kent, TN16 3AX (open: 1.30pm - 4.30pm daily except closed Tuesday)
Tel: 01959 572386 (9am - 5pm only please)
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Website: www.foalfarm.org.uk

Friends of Special Felines

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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Happy Endings Rescue

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

Helping Dogs and Cats Rescue CIC

Cats for Rehoming at Helping Dogs and Cats Rescue CICBased in Basingstoke, helping cats, dogs and other small animals in need in Berks, Hants, Kent & Surrey (within 2 hours of Basingstoke. Their work includes rehoming and rehabilitation, veterinary care, microchipping, spaying and neutering.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Tel: 01256 593373
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Website: www.helpingdogsandcatsuk.org

Hollyview Animal Sanctuary

Reg Charity No: 1166114
Based in Battle, East Sussex. Helping animals that have been abandoned, neglected or abused, or those whose owners’ circumstances have changed and they can no longer look after them. All cats are microchipped, neutered and will have been treated for fleas and worms prior to rehoming. Younger cats will be homed with a neutering agreement. Animals have a home for life at the sanctuary when rehoming is inappropriate.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 07980 380601
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Website: www.hollyviewanimalsanctuary.co.uk

Kit Wilson Trust For Animal Welfare (The)

Registered Charity no. 270419
Based in East Sussex. Providing rescue and rehabilitation of mainly cats and dogs, and a wide variety of other animals both domestic and wildlife. Good homes are always needed for the many animals in their care.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Support Shops: 40 High Street, Hailsham, BN27 1BB. Tel: 01323 849409 (Open Mon-Sat 9:30am-4:00pm); 106 High Street, Heathfield, TN21 8JD. Tel: 01435 868590 (Open Mon-Sat 9:30am-4:00pm); 6-7 Bell Ln, Uckfield, TN22 5DQ. Tel: 01825 763140 (Open Mon-Sat 9:30am-4:00pm)
Rehoming Centre: Stonehurst Lane, Hadlow Down, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 4ED
Tel: 01825 830444 (please phone between 10am and 4pm.)
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Website: www.kitwilsontrust.org.uk

Lap Pets

Based in Swanley, covering North West Kent (BR and DA postcodes). Rescuing and rehoming cats and kittens, and providing long-term care for elderly, sick or un-homeable cats. Lap Pets takes in stray, unwanted and abused cats, rehabilitates them and then rehomes them wherever possible. Good, loving forever homes are always. All homes are checked prior to adoption, and follow up visits also take place. Neutering of all cats over the age of 6 months is encouraged.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Items Needed: Donations of the following items is always appreciated: feeding bowls, blankets, towels, vet bedding, cats beds and baskets, cat food dried and tinned, cat furniture such as old scratch posts and play centres.
Postal Address: 15 West View Road, Swanley, Kent BR8 8BN.
Tel: 01322 618580 or 07736932722
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Last Chance Animal Rescue Centre

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

Orpington Cat Rescue

Cats for Rehoming at Orpington Cat RescueBased in Orpington, Kent. Taking cats / kittens in and caring for them until new new homes are found. Cats are fostered in homes or in their main cattery in Orpington. All cats / Kittens are vet checked, neutered, vaccinated, microchipped plus any other treatment required before rehoming. All homes are checked prior to adoption (or long-term fostering for cats with ongoing medical conditions, paid for by Orpington Cat Rescue). Kittens under 16 weeks are rehomed with neutering agreement via Orpington Cat Rescue.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Help!: Visit their website page 'How to Help' or call the rescue as below if you have any fundraising ideas.
Tel: 07799 264510
Website: www.orpingtoncatrescue.org.uk

Persians: Persian Rescue

Based in North West Kent This small, self funded rescue takes in and rehomes adult Persian cats, (they do not have kittens). Permanent, loving homes are always needed, particularly for older persians. A home check is carried out before rehoming, and all cats receive necessary veterinary treatment, are FIV/FeLV tested if appropriate, vaccinated and microchipped.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 01634 712723
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Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare

Cats for Rehoming at Raystede Centre for Animal WelfareRegistered Charity no. 237696
Rehoming within a 30 miles of Ringmer, Sussex. Alleviating animal cruelty, rehoming, providing sanctuary for animals in need and educating people about how to care for animals is at the heart of Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare. Each year they receive some 1500 new animals, and they always have a variety of cats seeking loving homes. All cats are health checked, neutered, vaccinated, treated against fleas and worms and microchipped.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Animal Centre: Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare, The Broyle, Ringmer, East Sussex, BN8 5AJ. Open 10am to 4pm daily.
Tel: 01825 840252
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Website: www.raystede.org

Rescue Remedies

Cats for Rehoming at Rescue RemediesRegistered Charity 1139407
Based in Horley. Rescuing and rehoming abandoned cats and dogs in Surrey, Sussex, West Kent and East London. All cats will be neutered before rehoming.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
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Rescue Remedies Facebook Page

Rescued Animals In Need (RAIN)

Registered Charity no. 800145
Covering a wide area, including Bromley, Orpington, Sevenoaks, Edenbridge, Tonbridge, West Malling, Kings Hill, Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone, Westerham, Biggin Hill and surrounds. RAIN are a volunteer group aiming to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome cats and kittens, providing general care and any veterinary treatment needed.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes
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Rescued Animals In Need Facebook page

Retreat Animal Rescue (The)

Registered Charity no. 1105654
Bases in Crockenhill, Ashford and High Halden. The Retreat always has many cats looking for loving, permanent homes, and is also a sanctuary for a wide variety of animals. If you feel that you can give a good home to an animal please contact the Retreat as below. Home checks are always carried out. The retreat operates a strict no-kill policy. Visitors are welcome by appointment only
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Postal address: The Retreat, Brickyard Farm, Cripple Hill, High Halden, Kent, TN26 3LJ
Tel: 07369 289470 (8am - 6pm) or 07720 495238 (Emergencies outside office hours)
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Website: www.retreatanimalrescue.org.uk

Rolvenden Cat Rescue

Rolvenden Cat Rescue cats for adoptionRegistered 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

Rosina Animal Rescue Centre

Based in Sevenoaks. Rosina Animal Rescue Centre aims to rescue, treat and rehome animals to safe homes, and to care for animals who cannot be rehomed. They also work alongside other organisations to promote general animal welfare.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 07950 023 286
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Rosina Animal Rescue Centre Facebook Page

RSPCA - Ashford, Tenterden & District (Ashford Garden Cattery)

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

RSPCA - Bromley & District

Registered Charity no. 210632
Covering postcodes: BR1, BR2, BR3 (1, 2, 3), BR4, BR5, BR6, BR7 and TN16 (3). Caring for unanted and stray animals until new, loving homes can be found.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the branch as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Neutering Assistance: Low cost neutering vouchers are available to those receiving benefits or on low income.
Microchipping: Microchipping events are held at various times throughout the year - check their website for details.
Postal Address: RSPCA Bromley and District Branch, PO Box 723, Bromley, BR2 9WR.
Tel: 07538 472822
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Website: www.rspca-bromleyanddistrict.org.uk
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

RSPCA - Kent, North West

Registered Charity no. 210633
Covering an area from Welling in the west to Gravesend in the east out to Swanley & Meopham in the south with the Thames as the boundary in the north (postcodes DA and BR8). From time to time the Kent North West Branch takes into its care animals, normally cats, and occasionally dogs, rabbits and other small furries that are seeking a new home with lots of TLC.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the branch as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Subsidised Veterinary Treatment: Assistance available with the cost of veterinary care for animals whose owners are on benefits or low income.
Veterinary Clinic: Shrubbery Veterinary Clinic is at 65 Perry Street, Northfleet, DA11.
Tel: 01322 286720
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Website: www.rspca.org.uk/local/kent-north-west-branch
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

RSPCA - Kent, West

Registered Charity no. 209193
Covering Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, & surrounding area. This branch has been active since 1983, helping to find new, loving homes for the animals in their care. This branch often has cats looking for a new home.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the branch as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Volunteers Needed: If you’d like to help Kent-West Branch to continue their important work, please contact them as below.
Tel: 07961515356
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Website: www.rspca.org.uk/local/kent-west-branch
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

RSPCA - Leybourne Animal Centre

Based in West Malling. RSPCA - Leybourne Animal Centre is a 23 acre site used for the rehabilitation and rehoming of domestic animals. They also help injured wildlife.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Old Printer Cartridges Needed: Leybourne Animal Centre can raise funds from your old printer cartridges ~ send them, or save them for when you visit the centre. There is also a support shop at the centre, selling equipment and foodstuffs appropriate for the needs of the animals adopted from the centre.
Rehoming Centre: 199 Castle Way, Leybourne, West Malling, Kent, ME19 5HW - Opening hours are: 11am to 3pm daily, (closed on Wednesdays)
Tel: 0300 123 0751
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Website: www.rspca.org.uk/local/leybourne
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

RSPCA - Tunbridge Wells & Maidstone

Cats for Rehoming at RSPCA - Tunbridge Wells & MaidstoneRegistered Charity no. 210635
Covering Crowborough, Maidstone, Staplehurst & Tunbridge Wells. The branch rehomes stray and abandoned animals, helps people with the veterinary care of their pets through their Clinic in Maidstone ,and helps animals who have suffered abuse & cruelty by finding them loving homes. They always have animals looking for homes.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Tel: 01622 891222 (10.00am - 1.00pm).
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Website: www.rspca-tunbridgewellsandmaidstone.org.uk
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

Safe Haven Animal Rescue

Cats for Rehoming at Safe Haven Animal RescueBased 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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Safe Haven Animal Rescue's Facebook Page

Second Chance Animal Rescue

Registered Charity no. 1160126
Based in Swanley. Wherever possible Second Chance Animal Rescue (SCAR) tries to find a new forever home for their rescued animals. Where homing isn't possible, animals can live out their lives at the Rescue. SCAR never puts a healthy animal to sleep.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rehoming Centre: Bournewood, Stones Cross Road, Crockenhill, BR8 8LT.. (Contact SCAR before visiting)
Tel: 07706 702 150 (9-6pm) or 07804 026773  (Please make your first point of contact via email, as below) 
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Website: www.scar-crockenhill.org

Siamese: Siamese Cat Welfare Trust

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

Streetkatz Rescue

Based in Lamberhurst, Kent. Covering Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, Crowborough and Heathfield. Streetkatz aims to give all homeless and abandoned cats and kittens of all ages a chance of survival and a brighter future. Their priority areas are older cats abandoned to live on the streets, cats and kittens born outdoors with no known owners. They also trap, neuter and return to site adult feral cats, and rehabilite and rehome very young feral kittens where possible. Streetkatz actively promotes the neutering of all cats and kittens over the age of 5 months. This rescue does not have a shelter but operates through a network of fosterers.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Lost & Found Register: Details of lost & found cats are shown on their website - contact as below.
Tel: 077 077 99 007
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Website: www.streetkatzrescue.com

Tatty-Cats

Cats for Rehoming at Tatty-CatsA 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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Tatty-Cats Facebook Page

Wisteria Cat Rescue

Registered Charity no. 1191376
Based in Chatham. Rescuing and rehoming stray and abandoned cats within the Medway Towns. All cats will be neutered before rehoming.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Email - General Enquiries: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
www.wisteriacatrescue.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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An Invitation to Cat Rescue & Rehoming Groups - Get Listed on Cat Chat!

If your rescue organisation is not listed on our shelter pages, you will be missing out on potential new homes for cats in your care, as well as potential volunteers and donors! To get your rescue organisation listed on Cat Chat, or to advise us of changes needed to your listing, just fill out our Shelter Listings Form