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CAT RESCUE & REHOMING CENTRES - HERTFORDSHIRE


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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Please visit Cat & Kitten Rescue's »» Cat Chat Rehoming Page
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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

SOUTH OXHEY ANIMAL RESCUE
This is a non-profit making rescue, mainly rehoming stray and abandoned cats but will also help relocate rabbits and guinea pigs. All the animals rehomed from here are strictly for pets only and not for breeding. 23 Oakdale Road, South Oxhey, Watford, Herts.
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Please visit South Oxhey Animal Rescue's »» Cat Chat Rehoming Page
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Sweet friendly little black cat »» Meet Sugee
Tel: 0208 386 3275 (please phone after 12 noon)
Email: rainbowfacet@yahoo.co.uk

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 await 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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Please visit Ark Cat Rescue's »» Cat Chat Rehoming Page
Tel: 07500 875092
Email: arkcatrescue@googlemail.com

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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Please visit Homeless Cat Rescue's »» Cat Chat Rehoming Page
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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

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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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

CATS PROTECTION - GREAT AMWELL & DISTRICT
Registered Charity no: 203644
Rehoming in the following postcodes: SG11 SG12 SG13 AND SG14 EN10 EN11
Foster Homes Needed
: Could you offer a temporary home to a cat or kittens whilst they are awaiting rehoming? The branch is desperate for fosterers, so please call them if you might be interested. All expenses are met by the branch.
Cats Seeking Homes: Some of the cats seeking a home are featured on their website, linked below.
Neutering Assistance:Help with neutering costs and in some cases free of charge - Tel: 0845 371 2736
Lost & Found Register: Tel: 0845 371 2736 or email: pamliz.newton@virgin.net
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Please visit Great Amwell & District Cats Protection's »» Cat Chat Rehoming Page
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Tel: 0845 371 2736 (Monday - Friday.  9am - 5pm)
Email: greatamwellcats@gmail.com
Web site: www.cats.org.uk/greatamwell
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

CATS PROTECTION - ST. ALBANS & DISTRICT
Registered Charity no: 203644
Rescuing and rehoming cats in the following postcode areas: AL1 - AL5
Foster Homes Needed: The branch would love to hear from anyone in the area who might like to volunteer as a short-term cat foster carer. All expenses are met by the branch, so please call if you could help.
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Please visit St. Albans & District Cats Protection's »» Cat Chat Rehoming Page
More Cats Seeking Homes: Some of the cats seeking a home are featured on their website, linked below.
Neutering Assistance: Contact the branch for more information in order to apply for a voucher.
Lost & Found Register: See the lost and found register on their website linked below.
Branch Tel: 0845 371 2064
Email: stalbanscp@hotmail.co.uk
Web site: www.stalbans.cats.org.uk
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

CATS PROTECTION - WELWYN / HATFIELD DISTRICT
Registered Charity no: 203644
Covering postcodes AL6 to AL10. A group of experienced and dedicated volunteers have formed the new Welwyn / Hatfield District branch of the CP, in response to the desperate need for more help for stray and unwanted cats in their area. Cat care advice available.
Volunteers Needed: Cat loving volunteers are needed to join the Welwyn / Hatfield District CP Team. If you can help, please contact the branch using the details below.
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Please visit Welwyn / Hatfield District Cats Protection's »» Cat Chat Rehoming Page
Cats Seeking Homes: Some of the cats seeking a home are featured on their website, linked below.
Neutering Assistance: FREE and assisted neutering is available, for those unable to afford to have their cat neutered.
Lost & Found Register: Details of lost & found cats are advertised on their website.
Tel: 0845 371 1855
Email:  welwynhatfieldcp@aol.co.uk
Website: www.welwynhatfield.cats.org.uk
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

RSPCA - MIDDLESEX NORTH WEST
Registered Charity no: 208331
Covering N.W. London, Harrow, Watford and St Albans, Hertfordshire. The branch does not have a permanent shelter, all cats are cared for at a series of volunteer foster homes until a permernant home can be found. New volunteer foster homes always needed!
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Please visit RSPCA Middlesex North West's »» Cat Chat Rehoming Page
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Stay and play, or go to work, she's happy either way! »» Meet Charlie
Support Shops:
114 Field End Road, Eastcote, HA5 1RL (Mon - Sat 9.30am - 5pm Tel: 020 8966 9688)
225 Kenton Rd., Kenton, Middx. (Mon - Sat 10am to 5.30pm, Tel: 0208 909 1810)
53 The Parade, High Street, Watford, WD17 1LJ (Mon - Sat 9.30am - 5pm, Sun 11am - 5pm, Tel 01923630669)
282 Preston Rd., Wembley (Mon - Sat, 9.30am to 5pm, Tel: 0208 904 8569)
102 Victoria Rd., Ruislip (Mon - Sat, 9.30am to 5pm, Tel: 01895 625 572)
13 Love Lane, Pinner, Middx, HA5 (Mon - Sat 9.30am - 5pm, Sun & Bank Hols 11am - 3pm Tel: 020 8866 4683)
Rescue & Rehoming Tel: 020 8966 9688
Fax: 020 8866 6597
Email: info@rspcamiddlesex.org.uk
Web site: www.rspca-middlesex.org.uk
National Advice Line: 0300 1234 555 (9 - 5 weekdays) / Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (24 hours)

RSPCA - CENTRAL & NORTH EAST LONDON
Registered Charity no: 248489
Animal rescue, rehoming and welfare across Central London (north of the river) and Hertfordshire, the branch is run entirely by volunteers. All kittens and cats are vet checked, wormed, defleed, vaccinated and microchipped and neutered where old enough.
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Please visit Central & North East London RSPCA's »» Cat Chat Rehoming Page
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Cantankerous Casper looking for a long term foster home »» Meet Casper
Cats Seeking Homes: Some of the the cats seeking homes are featured on their website, linked below.
Support Shop (Holloway)
: 334 Hornsey Rd., London N7 (Mon - Sat, 10am - 4pm, Tel: 0207 272 0142)
Support Shop (Highgate): 335 Archway Rd., London N6 (Mon - Sat, 10am to 5pm, Tel: 0208 348 5725)
Support Shop (King's Cross): 285, Caledonian Road, London N1 1EF
Rescue & Rehoming Tel: 0207 272 2264 or 07710 294 180
Email: animals@rspcacentrallondon.org.uk
Branch Website: www.rspcacentrallondon.org.uk
National Advice Line: 0300 1234 555 (9 - 5 weekdays) / Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (24 hours) / Website: www.rspca.org.uk

RSPCA - STORT VALLEY
Registered Charity no: 233908
Covering an area from Saffron Walden, Essex to Broxbourne Hertfordshire, including Bishop’s Stortford, Harlow and surrounding villages.
Neutering Assistance: Subsidised neutering vouchers are available to those on qualifying benefits.
Clinic: 23 The Stow, Harlow, Essex (Mon, Tues & Thurs, 2pm - 3.30pm, Tel: 01279 306058)
Advice Centre: 23 The Stow, Harlow, Essex (Mon/Wed/Fri, 10am - 1pm, Tel: 01279 306058)
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Please visit RSPCA Stort Valley's »» Cat Chat Rehoming Page
Rescue & Rehoming Tel: 01279 306058 or 01279 302545
Web site: www.rspcastortvalley.org.uk
National Advice Line: 0300 1234 555 (9 - 5 weekdays) / Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (24 hours)

CATS PROTECTION - NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE
Registered Charity no: 203644
Rescuing, neutering and rehoming cats in postcode areas SG1 to SG7.
Cats Seeking Homes - Some of the cats seeking a home are featured on their website, linked below.
Lost & Found Register: See the lost and found register on their website, at this page: Lost & Found
Shop and Help!: Check out the super shop on this branch's website, there's some lovely gifts there for humans as well as cats, including the famous Sparkipuss catnip cushions. All profits to the branch.
Postal address: Cats Protection, PO Box 382, Stevenage, SG1 9BU
Branch Tel: 01438 228877
Email: via the web form on their website, linked below.
Web site: www.northherts.cats.org.uk
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

CATS PROTECTION - HEMEL HEMPSTEAD & BERKHAMSTED
Registered Charity no: 203644
In addition to their normal rescue and rehoming activities, the branch also runs a "Pensioner cats" for Pensioners Scheme. This gives a longer life to elderly cats who sadly find themselves without a home. It also gives a feline companion to elderly people. They guarantee to pay vet fees for the cat, a point which would often deter the elderly from taking a cat. This scheme brings great contentment on both sides.
Cats Seeking Homes: Some of the cats seeking a home are featured on their website, linked below.
Branch Tel: 0845 3711851
Email: via the link on the 'Contact Us' page on their website, linked below.
Web site: www.cats.org.uk/dacorum
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

CATS PROTECTION - LEA VALLEY
Registered Charity no. 203644
The branch not only has many lovely cats that seek homes, but also runs a sponsorship scheme for those who are unable to take on a cat but would like to help. Could you offer a home to one of their cats?
Cats Seeking Homes: Some of the cats currently seeking homes appear on their website, linked below.
Support Shop: 145 Chase Side, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 0PN - Tel: 0208 367 4813
Tel: (General Enquiries) - Tel: 0845 313 4746
Tel: (To offer a home to a cat) - Tel: 0845 313 4746 or Email: lyndelbelch@ntlworld.com.
Email: Via the contact form on their website.
Web site: www.leavalley.cats.org.uk
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

CATS PROTECTION - HARLOW, EPPING FOREST & DISTRICT
Registered Charity no: 203644
Areas covered: M11 corridor - Herts/Essex borders including Harlow, Epping, Bishops Stortford.
The branch rescues and rehomes about 200 cats and kittens a year, covering postcode areas CB10, CM5, CM6, CM16, CM17, CM18, CM19, CM20, CM21, CM22, CM23, CM24, IG8, IG10. They always have cats and often kittens seeking caring homes - contact them as below, or visit their website, linked below, to see some of the cats awaiting homes. You can support them by joining the Branch - details on the website.
Cats Seeking Homes
: Some of the cats currently seeking homes appear on their website, linked below.
Neutering Assistance: Help with neutering costs is available to people in our area on benefits or otherwise with limited means.
Volunteers Needed: The branch are always keen to hear from potential fosterers (expenses paid!), home visitors or people who can help with fundraising, publicity etc. Also, please get in touch if you are local and have any saleable goods to donate.
Postal address: PO Box 7360, Epping, Essex, CM16 7XZ
Branch helpline: 01992 579539
E-mail: Via the contact form on their website.
Website: www.harlow.cats.org.uk
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

CATS PROTECTION - THREE RIVERS & WATFORD
Registered Charity no. 203644
Rescuing and rehoming cats and kittens in these postcode areas: WD3, WD4, WD5, WD17, WD18, WD19, WD24 and WD25
Cat Fosterers Needed: New volunteer fosterers are needed to care for cats 'between homes'. If you have some spare time and a garden or a spare room, and love cats, then please contact the branch as below.
Branch Tel: 01923 283 338
Email: threeriversandwatfordcats@yahoo.co.uk
Web site: www.cats.org.uk/threerivers
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

A CHESTNUT CAT SANCTUARY
Registered Charity no: 1118075
Rescuing and rehoming cats in Essex, parts of Greater London, Hertfordshire and Kent In addition to their own rehoming work, the Sanctuary also now undertakes rehoming on behalf of the RSPCA. So if you are looking for a new cat companion or two, there are always a variety of fab felines here seeking a new home.
Cats Seeking Homes
: Some of the cats seeking a home are featured on their website, linked below.
Sanctuary: 2 Esgors Cottages, High Road, Thornwood Common, Epping, Essex, CM16 6LY
Opening hours: 10.30am to 2pm every day, including Bank Holidays (closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day).
Boarding Centre: The Chestnut Boarding Centre is in a separate unit to the Sanctuary. Luxury pens, conforming to the latest requirements. Pens are fully insulated, warm and quiet, and cats receive the finest of care. The Boarding Centre helps to fund the Sanctuary: www.catboarding.co.uk
Tel: 01992 560510 (phones answered 9am - 2pm daily)
Fax: 01992 560369
Email: admin@chestnutcatsanctuary.co.uk
Website: www.chestnutcatsanctuary.co.uk

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  

THE CATS WHISKERS RESCUE CENTRE
Operating in the Broxbourne, Hoddesdon and East Hertfordshire area.
The Cats Whiskers Rescue Centre takes in stray and abandoned cats and find them suitable new loving homes. All cats are sent to their new homes vaccinated and neutered where old enough and all cats will have any necessary veterinary treatment required. They aim to help with feral colonies - these can be a big problem in both urban and rural areas, and the dedicated team of volunteers will do their best to trap, neuter, and relocate (where possible) these feral cats.   
Tel: 07878803137 or 07889080493
Email: info@catswhiskersrescue.com
Web site: www.catswhiskersrescue.com

WOOD GREEN ANIMAL SHELTER
Registered Charity no. 298348
Wood Green Animal Shelters are a charitable organisation that have been caring for animals for over 75 Years. Wood Green Shelter is where the famous white 'Arthurs' cat was cared for before he was 'discovered'. Heydon is a picturesque village on the Hertfordshire/Essex border. Cats and smaller pets such as rabbits, guinea pigs, mice and gerbils can also be seen at the Shelter. The site, with its thatched cottage, is situated in the centre of the village and blends happily with the quiet rural neighbourhood. It is a very pleasant place to visit and get to know the animals.
Rehoming Centre: Wood Green Animal Shelter, Highway Cottage, Chishill Road, Heydon
Nr. Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 8PN
Tel: 08701 90 90 99
Fax: 08701 90 32 43
Heydon Shelter Email: Heydon@woodgreen.org.uk
General Wood Green Email: info@woodgreen.org.uk
Web site: www.woodgreen.org.uk

PEDIGREE CAT RESCUE
Rescuing and rehoming across the Northern Home Counties and based in Hatfield, Pedigree Cat Rescue work to rescue and rehome any Pedigree breed. All adult cats are neutered prior to rehoming and vet assessed.
Tel: 01707 270207
Email: tina@pedigreecatrescue.org.uk
Web site: www.pedigreecatrescue.org.uk

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

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

RSPCA - ENFIELD & DISTRICT (ENFIELD CATTERY)
Registered Charity no: 210873
Support Shop: 'Horatio's Locker', 214 Baker St., Enfield (Mon - Sat, 10am to 4pm, Tel: 0208 367 5935).
Donated Goods Needed: Do you have any of the following that you could donate to our shop? Good quality costume jewellery, dvds, books, jigsaws & games, china & glass, clean linen & curtains or good quality, clean clothes.The shop is a funding life-line for our branch.
Rehoming Cattery
: 45 Primrose Avenue, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 0SZ
Open: Every day 1.30pm to 4pm (except closed Wednesday)
Cattery Tel: 0208 366 3313
Web site: www.rspca-enfieldanddistrict.org.uk
National Advice Line: 0300 1234 555 (9 - 5 weekdays) / Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (24 hours)

RSPCA - SOUTHRIDGE ANIMAL CENTRE
Rehoming Centre: Packhorse Lane Ridge, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 3LZ
Open: Daily 11am to 4.15pm, Closed Wednesday
Tel: 0300 123 0704
Web site: www.rspca.org.uk
National Advice Line: 0300 1234 555 (9 - 5 weekdays) / Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (24 hours)

RSPCA - HERTFORDSHIRE EAST
Registered Charity no: 208244
Rehoming Tel: 01462 484862
Web site: www.rspcahertseast.org.uk
National Advice Line: 0300 1234 555 (9 - 5 weekdays) / Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (24 hours)

NATIONAL ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST
Registered Charity no: 1090499
London & Home Counties Animal Rescue Centre
Rescuing and rehoming cats, dogs and other domestic animals, N.A.W.T. runs three rescue centres, in Watford, Cornwall and Somerset, plus a retirement home in Berkshire for elderly cats and dogs. Once in the Trust's care, no healthy animal is put to sleep. All cats and dogs are vaccinated, micro-chipped, neutered, wormed and de-flead prior to homing. Cats are tested for FIV/FELV. All rabbits are vaccinated against HVD and are neutered. All animals are checked by their Veterinary Surgeon before leaving the centre.
Cats Seeking Homes: Many of the cats seeking a home are featured on their website, linked below.
Rehoming Centre: Tyler’s Way, Watford By-Pass, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD2 8HQ
Viewing times are 11am to 3pm daily, except closed Wednesdays, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
General Enquiries - Tel: 020 8950 0177 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)
Homing Enquiries - Tel: 020 8950 1320 (please phone between 10am and 4pm, any day)
Fax: 020 8420 4454
Email: reception@nawt.org.uk
Web site: www.nawt.org.uk

HEATHLANDS ANIMAL SANCTUARY
Registered Charity no: 1067970
Based in Royston, Hertfordshire, Heathlands is run solely by volunteers dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of unwanted domestic pets. They help cats, dogs, rabbits and some types of caged birds and specialise in Border Collies and collie crosses. They do not have a dedicated sanctuary, so most animals are cared for by dedicated foster carers in their homes, although some of the dogs are boarded at kennels until they can be moved to foster care.
Cats Seeking Homes: Some of the cats seeking a home are featured on their website, linked below.
Sanctuary Address: 13 Eastfield Road, Royston, Herts, SG8 7ED.
Tel: (Cats & General Enquiries) 01223 207823 (9.30am to 5.30pm only please)
Tel: (Dogs & Rabbits) 01763 244488 (9.30am to 5.30pm only please)
Website: www.heathlands.org.uk

THE ANIMAL RESCUE CHARITY (ARC)
ARC gives animals in need a safe haven, where they are protected and sheltered until such time as their problems can be solved. A no-kill policy is in operation. High quality veterinary care is given where needed to both domestic animals and wildlife. New homes for domestic animals are carefully selected, and wildlife are rehabilitated to their natural habitat. If you can give a home to a rescued animal, whether it be a cat, dog, rabbit or horse, ARC would be pleased to hear from you. Or, if you would like to support ARC by becoming a member, you will receive their excellent newsletter. Please visit their website for more details.
Cats Seeking Homes: Some of the animals currently seeking homes appear on their web page, linked below.
ARC is an associate member organisation of the World Society for the Protection of Animals.
Sanctuary: Foxdells Sanctuary, Foxdells Lane, Rye Street, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2JG
Tel: 01279 501547
E-mail: support@animalrescuecharity.org.uk
Web site: www.animalrescue.org.uk

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

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

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

THE SCRATCHING POST
Reg. Charity Number 1105653
The Scratching Post is a cat rescue charity, based in Waltham Abbey (Essex) & Cheshunt (Herts), but covering a much wider area. They rely solely on charitable donations and are always looking for volunteers. Their policy is to ensure that no cat is ever kept in unsuitable accommodation while it is waiting for a home.  Cat care and welfare education provided.
Support Shop: 107 Lancaster Road, Enfield, EN2 0JN.
Cats Seeking Homes: Some of the cats seeking a home are featured on their website, linked below.
Tel 01992 626110
Website: www.scratchingpost.co.uk

RUSHDEN PERSIAN RESCUE
Based in Rushden, Northants, rehoming across Northants, Warks, Leics, Herts 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.
Tel: 01933 387658
Email: rushdenpersianrescue1@ntlworld.com

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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