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CAT RESCUE & REHOMING CENTRES - BEDFORDSHIRE |
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CAT & KITTEN RESCUE
Registered Charity no: 1143780
Areas covered: Herts, Beds, Bucks, North London and N.W. London.
Taking in and caring for unwanted and abandoned cats and kittens and finding them kind and loving responsible homes. The rescue provides a rescue and rehoming service for cats and kittens, plus a trapping and neutering service for feral cats. They will also take in feral kittens under the age of 11 weeks, when it is possible to socialise and domesticate them. Also, they will help trap and spay/neuter individual feral cats and return them to their home environment, helping to reduce the future stray population. |
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Cats Seeking Homes
Please visit Cat & Kitten Rescue's »» Cat Chat Rehoming Page |
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Top Cats Seeking Homes - Godrun and Horatio
A totally white cat who isn't deaf! »» Meet Godrun
Horatio the Truly Gentle Giant »» Meet Horatio |
The rescue operates from bases in Watford, Harpenden, Wendover, Harrow and Aylesbury.
Tel: 07843 118 426 - (Mon - Sat 12 - 6pm (excluding Weds). Sun & Bank Holidays 12 - 2pm.)
Email: catandkittenrescue@hotmail.com |
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CATS PROTECTION - BEDFORD & BIGGLESWADE
Registered Charity no: 203644
The Branch was founded in 1992 with a membership of just 12, but this has grown steadily and now stands at over 200 people. The Branch is based in Bedfordshire, approximately 50 miles north of London, although part of its area of operations is in Hertfordshire. The area covered is defined by postcodes MK40 - MK45 and SG15 - SG18.
Major towns in the Branch's area include Bedford, Ampthill, Flitwick, Shefford, Sandy and Biggleswade. Branch activities include rehoming more than 200 cats a year; running a trap, neuter and release service for feral cats, promoting neutering and offering support and advice to people with cat-related problems. The branch is always looking for good homes for its cats, or you may wish to become a member and receive a copy of the quarterly magazine, 'The Catalyst'. |
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Cats Seeking Homes
Please visit Bedford & Biggleswade CP's »» Cat Chat Rehoming Page |
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Top Cats Seeking Homes - Anubis & Echo and Chester
An adorable pair of boys! »» Meet Anubis & Echo
Gorgeous fellow will make a loyal, loving companion »» Meet Chester |
Lost & Found Register: Tel: 08442 496911 or
Email: enquiries@bedfordcatsprotection.org.uk
Cats Seeking Homes: Some of the cats needing homes are featured on their website, linked below.
Pen Sponsorship: The branch are inviting 'pen sponsorships' to help cover the costs of caring for cats between homes. If you would like to sponsor a cat pen - do get in touch. Pen sponsorships make a great gift for the cat lover who has everything!
Support Shop: 12 The Springfield Centre, Orchard Street, off Elstow Road, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7PR Open daily, Mon-Sat. Stocks Cats Protection catalogue goods, and lots more. Free parking. (Tel: 01243 840827)
Tel: 08442 496911
Email: enquiries@bedfordcatsprotection.org.uk
Web site: www.bedford.cats.org.uk
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12 |
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RUSHDEN PERSIAN RESCUE
Registered Charity no: 1124730
Based in Rushden, Northants, rehoming across Northants, Warks, Leics, Cambs and Beds.
Rescuing and re-homing Persian cats. All cats are vet checked, vaccinated, neutered and groomed before going to vetted homes. Please contact as below for details of cats needing new homes.
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Cats Seeking Homes
Please visit Rushden Persian Rescue's »» Cat Chat Rehoming Page |
Tel: 01933 387658 or 07954 571814
Email: rushdenpersianrescue1@ntlworld.com
Website: www.rushdenpersianrescue.co.uk |
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ARK CAT RESCUE
Registered Charity no: 1140820
The Ark Cat Rescue is a small friendly rescue run solely by volunteers, with foster homes in Amersham, Chesham, Harrow, Luton, Milton Keynes, Baldock and surrounding areas. Ark cats and kittens are cared for in foster homes whilst they awa it new families. The Ark prides itself on having a sensible and friendly approach to homing and aims to make finding a new family member an enjoyable experience. |
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Cats Seeking Homes
Please visit Ark Cat Rescue's »» Cat Chat Rehoming Page |
Tel: 07500 875092
Email: arkcatrescue@googlemail.com |
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HOMELESS CAT RESCUE
Working across Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.
Homeless cat rescue is a not for profit organisation. They work to trap, neuter and release feral cats and also try to rehome where it is at all possible. ,Cats are neutered prior to rehoming, and kittens are rehomed pending a signed agreement that the new owners with have them neutered when old enough. All potential homes are checked prior to adoption.
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Cats Seeking Homes
Please visit Homeless Cat Rescue's »» Cat Chat Rehoming Page |
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Top Cats Seeking Homes - Billy & Toby
Two boys dumped in the snow »» Meet Billy & Toby |
Tel: 01582 529009, 01582 668188 or 01582 703179
Email: homelesscatrescue@hotmail.com
Web site: www.homelesscatrescuebedfordshire.weebly.com |
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FELINE CAT RESCUE
Registered Charity no: 803055
Rescuing and re-homing unwanted, stray or mistreated cats and Kittens in Luton, Dunstable, Hatfield and the surrounding area. All cats in the shelters care are neutered and medical care is provided for those in need. All volunteers care for the cats in their own homes until suitable permanent homes are found. All money is raised through fund raising and donation to cover food and vet bills.
Fosterers & Fundraisers Needed: The branch are always keen to hear from potential fosterers or people who can help with fundraising.
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Cats Seeking Homes
Please visit Feline Cat Rescue's »» Cat Chat Rehoming Page |
Cats Seeking Homes: More cats needing homes are featured on their website, linked below.
General Enquiries: 01582 732347
Adoption Enquiries: 01525 717795
Website: www.felinecatrescue.org.uk |
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STRAY CAT RESCUE
Registered Charity no: 1098984
Based in South Bedfordshire and covers (roughly) Luton, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard and surrounding areas.
This small rescue group has been helping cats since 2002 and undertakes the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of stray & abandoned cats, and the neutering of feral cat colonies. They have a strict non-destruction policy, which means that no cat is put to sleep except in cases of extreme injury or illness with guidance from a qualified veterinary surgeon. There are always cats available for adoption at this rescue, and sometimes kittens.
Cats Seeking Homes: Some of their cats seeking homes appear on their website, linked below.
Volunteers: Could you spare some time to help with the cats? Vet trips, home visiting, fundraising, or becoming a cat fosterer for cats 'between homes'? If you could, the group would love to hear from you!
Membership: Become a member for only £7.50 per year, and receive their regular newsletter.
Tel: 01582 650167 or 01525 875993
Postal Address: Stray Cat Rescue, P.O. Box 4217, Dunstable, LU6 1YQ
Website: www.straycatrescue.co.uk |
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LITTLE COTTAGE RESCUE
Working across Beds, Bucks and Herts.
Little Cottage Rescue help with various rescues around the Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire area. They are very experienced and do a lot of trap, neuter and return of feral cats and take in and rehome cats and kittens where they can. They believe in neutering as soon as kittens are old enough and always do home checks.
Postal Address: 59 Compton Avenue, Luton, Beds
Tel:01582 968817
Email: pamprice08@talktalk.net |
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CATS PROTECTION - LUTON & DUNSTABLE
Registered Charity no: 203644
Covering Luton postcodes LU1 - LU7, plus Dunstable & Leighton Buzzard.
Helping unwanted and abandoned cats and kittens, rehabilitating and rehoming them where possible. The branch also offers information and advice about responsible cat ownership and promotes neutering as the only effective solution to the cat over-population situation. Cats are vet checked on admission, blood tested if at risk, de-flead and wormed, neutered (if old enough), vaccinated where required and microchipped prior to homing. The large costs involved in preparing a cat for re-homing as well as the usual vets bills and food mean that the branch is always very grateful for any donations, all help and support gratefully received.
Postal Address: PO Box 2475, Luton, Beds, LU4 0YE
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Top Cats Seeking Homes - Chilli and Elvis
Chilli got left behind »» Meet Chilli
Lovely Longhaired Lad »» Meet Elvis |
Tel:
0845 3712746
Branch Mobile Number: 07906 960184
Email: luton_dunstable_cats@yahoo.co.uk
Website: www.luton.cats.org.uk
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12 |
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REHOMING ANIMAL TELEPHONE SERVICE (RATS)
Registered charity no: 803364
Rescuing and rehoming cats, dogs and small mammals to good, loving homes, in the Beds / Herts area. They help with rescue, neutering, behaviour and socialising work and many other aspects of rehoming animals.
Cats Seeking Homes: Some of the animals needing homes are featured on their website, linked below.
Rehoming Centre: Highfields, Hare Street, Nr Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 0AD
Support Shop: Biggleswade: 15b Hitchin Street, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8AX
Support Shop: Bedford:
18 Greyfriars, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1HP
Tel: 01234 853100
Email: info.rats@gmail.com
Website: www.rats-animalrescue.co.uk
Facebook: Some of the animals seeking homes can be seen on the RATS facebook page www.facebook.com/ratscharity |
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THE BLUE CROSS - HERTFORDSHIRE ADOPTION CENTRE
Registered Charity No. England and Wales (224392) and Scotland (SCO40154)
Rehoming cats, dogs, rabbits and ponies across Herts, Bucks and Beds.
As part of the oldest animal welfare charities, the centre is backed up by years of experience in rehoming animals successfully. Their dedicated animal behaviour team assess the individual personalities of animals and address any behavioural problems before rehoming. Potential owners are also 'screened' to ensure that they are matched to just the right pet for them. Cats and dogs are vet checked, wormed, de-flead, microchipped and neutered before rehoming.
Cats Seeking Homes: Some of the animals currently seeking homes appear on their web page, linked below.
Rehoming Centre: Kimpton Bottom, Nr. Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 8EU
Opening times: 10.00am - 4.00pm Mon to Sat (on Wed the centre is open between 10.00am - 3.00pm). Closed on Sundays & Bank Holidays
Tel : (01438) 832 232
Fax : (01438) 833 645
Email: hertfordshire@bluecross.org.uk
Rehoming web page: Blue Cross Hertfordshire Adoption Centre
National web site: www.bluecross.org.uk |
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THE BLUE CROSS - CAMBRIDGE ADOPTION CENTRE
Registered Charity No. England and Wales (224392) and Scotland (SCO40154)
Covering: Cambridgeshire and parts of Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire.
Caring for and rehoming cats and smaller domestic animals such as rabbits or guinea pigs. The centre can house up to 200 cats at any one time, all of whom are looking for a loving new home. There is such a huge variety of cats here, there is bound to be just the feline you are looking for. Their procedures for 'match-making' pets to prospective owners it so successful, that they have one of the lowest 'returns' rate of any animal rehoming charity in Britain.
Cats Seeking Homes: Some of the cats currently seeking homes appear on their web page, linked below.
Rehoming Centre: 20 Garlic Row, Newmarket Road, Cambridge, Cambs, CB5 8HW
Open: 10 - 4 (Mon - Fri), and 10 - 2 (Sats, Suns, Bank Hols.) Closed Xmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day.
Tel : 01223 350 153
Fax: 01223 324 137
Email: cambridge@bluecross.org.uk
Rehoming web page: Blue Cross Cambridge Adoption Centre
National web site: www.bluecross.org.uk
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RSPCA - BEDFORDSHIRE NORTH
Registered Charity no: 202037
Covering North and East Bedfordshire. Supporting the RSPCA Inspectorate with all animals that they collect and rescue. Finding loving new homes for neutered, vaccinated cats and other animals.
Cats Seeking Homes: Some of the cats currently seeking homes appear on their web page, linked below.
Lost & Found Register: There is a Lost & Found cats section on their website.
Tel: 07769 322424
Email: manager@rspcabedfordshirenorth.org.uk
Website: www.rspca-bedfordshirenorth.org.uk
National RSPCA Enquiries: 0300 1234 555 / Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 |
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RSPCA - BEDFORDSHIRE SOUTH
Registered Charity no: 259020 - Based in Dunstable, rehoming across South Bedfordshire.
Promoting kindness to animals, and offering advice on pet problems. The branch also undertakes fostering and rehoming of unwanted animals.
Neutering Assistance: Welfare help is available, and assistance towards neutering of pets.
Fosterers Needed: Good foster homes always needed for animals waiting to be rehomed.
Postal address: RSPCA Bedfordshire South Branch, c/o 3 Buttercup Close, Dunstable, Beds, LU6 3LA
Branch Tel: 01582 472768
Email: rosemarymarks1@sky.com
National Advice Line: 0300 1234 555 (9 - 5 weekdays) / Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (24 hours) |
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HULA ANIMAL RESCUE
Registered Charity no: 1094115
Areas covered: Beds, Bucks, Northants and Herts.
HULA stands for 'Home for Unwanted and Lost Animals'. Since 1972 they have provided a refuge for abandoned or unwanted animals until they can be re-homed. You can visit HULA on one of it's open Sundays, or visit their web site for more details of this charity's invaluable work. They also have a support shop in Woburn Sands which brings in much needed funds. In addition to rescuing and rehoming domestic pets & birds, they also provide a permanent home to unwanted goats, geese, ducks, chickens, pigs, sheep, cows, donkeys & Shetland ponies.
HULA has a non-destruction policy.
Cats Seeking Homes: Some of the cats needing homes are featured on their website, linked below.
Glebe Farm, Salford Road, Aspley Guise, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 8HZ
Tel: 01908 584000
Fax: 01908 282020
Email: hularescue@tiscali.co.uk
Web site: www.hularescue.org |
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ANIMALS AT RISK SHELTER
Registered Charity no: 1044094
Areas covered, Luton, Harpenden, Hemel Hempstead, Hitchin, Stevenage, Berkhamsted, Tring.
Animals at Risk is a no-kill rescue shelter for cats, offering re-homing, spaying/neutering, help and advice, and cat sponsorship. The shelter is open to visitors every weekend, where you can meet the cats in their care, and hopefully find the perfect pet for you. Or, you can sponsor one of their permanent residents, and visit them at the shelter for a cuddle and a stroke.
Petfood Donations Needed: The shelter is always in need of pet food donations, even if it's only one tin, it all helps! (They will collect larger food donations if you give them a call)
Shelter: 341 Ashcroft Road, Stopsley, Luton, Beds, LU2 9AE
(shelter open Sat & Sun 11am - 3.30pm)
Tel: 01582 728853
Fax: 0870 706 5826
Email: help@animalsatriskshelter.org
Web site: www.animals-at-risk-shelter.org |
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FURRY RESCUE
Rescuing and rehoming most small animals across Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, including cats and kittens, but also fish, rodents, rabbits and guinea pigs etc. Although they do not have the facility to rehome dogs, they can refer you to other relevant rescues in the area.
Sitting Service: Furry Rescue also operate a 'Sitting Service' for cats, for short or long periods of time, up to a maximum of a year. This is an invaluable service for people who have to be away from home for a while, maybe due to work, extended stays abroad, or whilst in hospital, but who do not wish to give up their cats.
Fosterers Needed: They are always in need of more volunteer fosterers, to take short term care of animals prior to them being rehomed.
22 Fairgreen Road Caddington, Luton, Beds, LU1 4JG
Tel: 01582 413148
Email: furryrescue2003@btinternet.com |
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THE ALTERNATIVE ANIMAL SANCTUARY
Registered Charity no: 1111406
Taking in animals with nowhere to go. Many stay for life but due to unprecedented demand recently The Sanctuary is also rehoming dogs and cats from other rescues unable to cope. Contact the sanctuary as below to enquire about animals available for rehoming. Sponsorship and donations are always desperately needed.
Address: Doone Brae Farm, Windmill Road, Pepperstock, Beds. LU1 4LQ
Tel: 01582 841 829 or 07818 406619
Email: info@alternativesanctuary.co.uk |
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PETS IN CARE
Toddington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire.
Tel: 01525 872440 |
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THE CINNAMON TRUST
Registered Charity no: 293399
The national charity for elderly people, and their much loved, much needed companion animals. A network of 8,000 volunteers “hold hands” with owners to provide vital loving care for their pets. The trust aims to keep them together - for example, by walking a dog every day for a housebound owner, fostering pets when owners need hospital care, fetching the cat food, or even cleaning the budgie's cage. And when a pet is bereaved the Trust takes on their full time, life time care.
Short-Term Foster Homes Needed: Temporary, short-term foster homes are needed to care for bereaved cats whilst a Lifelong Home is being found, and also for when people need a hospital stay and require temporary foster care for their cat. Please contact us if you could help.
Lifelong Foster Homes Needed: Lifelong Foster Homes are required for cats left in the care of The Trust. Future Veterinary fees will be paid by The Cinnamon Trust. Please contact as below if you could offer a home for life to a bereaved cat.
Please Note: The Trust is not a rescue centre taking cats in for homing, but when an elderly owner dies, and their animal companion is left in their care, the Trust will do their best to find a loving, life-long foster home for them.
Postal Address: 10 Market Square, Hayle, Cornwall TR27 4HE
Telephone: 01736 757900
Fax: 01736 757010
Email: admin@cinnamon.org.uk
Website: www.cinnamon.org.uk |
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Cat Shelters & Rescue 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 listed on Cat Chat, or to advise us of changes needed to your listing, please use our »» Shelter Listings Form |
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