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CAT RESCUE & REHOMING CENTRES - WEST SUSSEX |
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CATS PROTECTION - NATIONAL CAT ADOPTION CENTRE
Registered Charity no: 203644
Covering Hailsham, Eastbourne and the surrounding area.
This Adoption Centre is one of the largest of its kind in the UK, with 202 cat cabins (including admissions, isolation, maternity and of course rehoming!)
Neutering Assistance: In some cases financial assistance is available towards the cost of neutering. Please contact as below for more details.
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Cats Seeking Homes
Please visit Cats Protection - National Cat Adoption Centre's »» Cat Chat Rehoming Page |
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Top Cats Seeking Homes - Mimi
It's all about Mimi! »» Meet Mimi |
Cats Seeking Homes: Some of the cats seeking a home at the National Cat Adoption Centre are featured on their website, linked below.
Address: National Cat Adoption Centre, Chelwood Gate, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 7TT.
Adoption Enquiries Tel: 01825 741330 or Email: eastbourne@cats.org.uk
General Enquiries Tel: 08707 708 650 or Email: helpline@cats.org.uk
Website: www.ncac.cats.org.uk |
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CATS PROTECTION - CRAWLEY, REIGATE & DISTRICT
Registered Charity no: 203644
Rescuing and rehoming cats in the Crawley, Horley, Redhill, & Reigate areas.
They averagely help over 600 felines every year, and are always delighted to hear from any new volunteers. All cats are vet checked, wormed, vaccinated, microchipped and neutered (if over six months) prior to rehoming. |
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Cats Seeking Homes
Please visit Crawley, Reigate & District CP's »» Cat Chat Rehoming Page |
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Top Cats Seeking Homes - Porridge
Fancy a bit of Porridge?! »» Meet Porridge
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Cats Seeking Homes: Some more of the cats seeking a home are featured on their website, linked below.
Neutering Assistance: Help is given for the cost of neutering/spaying of cats, whose owners are benifits or low income.
Adoption Enquiries - Tel: 01293 226155 or Email: homing@catsprotection.co.uk
General Enquiries Tel: 0845 371 27 34 or Email: enquiries@catsprotection.co.uk
Website: www.catsprotection.co.uk
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12 |
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CATS PROTECTION - HORSHAM & DISTRICT
Registered Charity no: 203644
Horsham, West Sussex.
Rescuing and rehoming cats in Horsham, Billingshurst and surrounding area -
the postcodes covered are: RH12 RH13 & RH14. Their aim is to provide safe and loving homes for any cat that needs it, to offer advice and to reunite lost cats with their owners. They believe all cats deserve loving, responsible homes and are always pleased to hear from new volunteers and receive offers of good quality bric-a-brac to help fund their cause.
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Cats Seeking Homes
Please visit Horsham & District CP's »» Cat Chat Rehoming Page |
Cats Seeking Homes: Some of the cats seeking a home are featured on their website, linked below.
Lost & Found Register: Contact the branch regarding lost or found cats in their area.
Postal Address: PO Box 466, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1XN
Tel: 0845 3712749
Email: catspr_horsham@hotmail.co.uk
Website: www.cats.org.uk/horsham
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12 |
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RSPCA - SUSSEX NORTH
Registered Charity No: 276355
RSPCA Sussex North works within the areas of Horsham, Crawley & Haywards Heath. The branch relies totally on donations, local fundraising and legacies to support their work with animal welfare within the branch area. All prospective adopters will be home checked. All cats and kittens will be neutered prior to rehoming where old enough; where the kitten is too young a free neutering voucher will be provided to be used at a later date. The branch is able to offer low cost veterinary treatment for those on low incomes to find out if you are eligible please contact: 01403 251954 between the hours of 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Neutering Assistance: A subsidised neutering service is provided for those on government benefits, low income and the elderly.
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Cats Seeking Homes
Please visit RSPCA Sussex North's »» Cat Chat Rehoming Page |
Tel:
01403 267204
Email: rspcasussexnorth@btinternet.com
Website: www.rspca-sussexnorth.org.uk
National Advice Line: 0300 1234 555 (9 - 5 weekdays) / Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (24 hours) |
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ORIENTALS - ORIENTAL CAT ASSOCIATION (Welfare)
Based in East Sussex, operating UK wide.
Undertaking the rescue and re-homing of Oriental Shorthair cats. Cats are sometimes available in various parts of the country, so if you are interested in giving an Oriental Shorthair a home the organisation keeps a waiting list. All homes are checked prior to adoption. Advice on the welfare of oriental cats available.
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Oriental Cats Seeking Homes
Please visit the Oriental Cat Association (Welfare)'s »» Cat Chat Rehoming Page |
Tel: 01424 892618 or local rate: 08450 529655
Email: bookends@btopenworld.com
Website: www.orientalcatassociation.org |
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FLUFF & FEATHERS - Pedigree cat rescue
Based in East Wittering, Sussex, rescuing and rehoming on the Sussex Coast. A gorgeous pedigree cat & rare chicken Utopia, with plenty of space surrounded by fields. Cats are rehomed to suitable applicants, and a donation is required. This rescue does not usually have pedigree kittens for rehoming, only adult cats. If you are seeking a kitten please check with the larger rescue establishments. |
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Cats Seeking Homes
Please visit Fluff & Feathers' »» Cat Chat Rehoming Page |
Donations Needed: Donations will help Fluff & Feathers in the building of their first, much needed rescue shelter. Clothing etc. also gratefully received.
Email: sherrygewitzke@me.com (Please email in the first instance for an adoption or rehoming form) |
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CATS PROTECTION - WORTHING & DISTRICT
Registered Charity no: 203644
Worthing, West Sussex
Golden Oldie Scheme: Cats over the age of 12 can be adopted under our Golden Oldie Scheme. This scheme exists to help owners who need it to meet the extra costs of caring for older cats. It provides financial assistance to meet the cost of age related illnesses such as thryoid, renal, kidney, heart etc. It also offers to meet half the cost of
special veterinary prescribed food. The Scheme does not include the cost of preventative treatment such as vaccinations, worm and flea treatments and neither does it cover injuries/accidents for which insurance is recommended. Please ask about older cats.
Cats Seeking Homes: Many of the cats seeking a home are featured on their website, linked below.
Lost & Found Register:In addition to rescuing and rehoming, the branch also runs a lost and found register: Tel 01903 200332 ext 21.
Support Shop: 35 Rowlands Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 3JJ.
Tel:
01903 873717 or 01903 200332
Email: kloffler@hotmail.com
Website: www.cats.org.uk/worthing
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12 |
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LOST CATS BRIGHTON
Registered Charity no: 1119083
Based in Portslade, Brighton, and covering East and West Sussex.
Cats Seeking Homes: Some of the cats seeking a home are featured on their website, linked below.
Lost & Found Register: As the name suggests, Lost Cats Brighton aim to help people find their lost cats.
They also take in stray cats, and rehome them after they have been health checked and microchipped. Lost Cats Brighton is a self-run organization and donations are always needed. They never turn way a cat in need - no matter what the age, and the rescue can be contacted any time of day in an emergency. Extra volunteers also needed!
Foster Homes Needed: More fosterers are desperately needed to look after cats between homes. Food, litter and vet bills are covered - you just provide the love and care. Can you provide a temporary home to a needy cat?
Can you donate the following?: Clean bedding, blankets, litter trays and any old wool (they know a kind Lady who knits blankets). Also needed is donations of cat food or bric-a- brac for fundraising.
Shelter Address: 182 Valley Road, Brighton, BN41 2TJ.
Tel: 01273 422721
Mobile Tel: 07990 812 669
Email: ron@lostcatsbrighton.org.uk
Website: www.lostcatsbrighton.org.uk |
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CATS PROTECTION - CHICHESTER, BOGNOR REGIS & DISTRICT
Registered Charity no: 203644
Covering Chichester / Bognor Regis, West Sussex - poviding foster care, rehoming, health awareness, and advice.
Cats Seeking Homes: some of the cats seeking a home are featured on their website, linked below.
Neutering Assistance: If
you have a cat aged 4 months and over, are planning to have your cat neutered but are on low income, you may qualify for assistance.
Lost & Found Register: Cat that have been lost or found locally, will be added to their website.
Volunteers Needed: Volunteer fundraisers, shop staff, fosterers, support staff required. Please get in touch if you can help.
Support Shop: 7a Crane Street, Chichester. Tel: 01243 774737
Helpline Tel: 0845 3712760
Publicity, Fundraising, PR Tel: 01243 673121
Email: Please see the 'Contact Us' page on their website, linked below.
Website: www.cats.org.uk/chichester
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12 |
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CATS PROTECTION - MID SUSSEX
Registered Charity no: 203644
Covering Ardingly to the North, Ansty and Bolney to the West, Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint to the South and Scaynes Hill to the East.
Cats Seeking Homes: Many of the cats seeking a home are featured on their website, linked below.
Neutering Assistance: Help available for those on low incomes, towards the cost of neutering their cats.
Lost & Found Register: Details of lost and found cats are on their website.
Tel: 01444 414884
Email: via the ‘Contact Us’ form on their website
Website: www.cats.org.uk/midsussex
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12 |
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CAT WELFARE SUSSEX & SOUTHERN REGION
Registered Charity no: 1044866
Covering the Brighton & Hove area.
A registered charity run entirely by volunteers, dedicated to the welfare of stray and unwanted cats both domestic and feral. They rescue, neuter and, where necessary, rehabilitate stray and feral cats, helping to prevent future unwanted litters. The Charity rescues and rehomes around 100-150 cats each year. No healthy cat is ever put to sleep.
Neutering Assistance: A subsidised neutering service is provided where possible for who are unable to afford veterinary fees.
Registered Office: 164 Mile Oak Road, Portslade, East Sussex.
Rescue / Rehoming - Tel: 01273 423861
Email: There is an email contact form on their website, linked below.
Website: www.catwelfaresussex.com |
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PAWS ANIMAL SANCTUARY (Findon)
Registered Charty no: 1096231
Based in West Sussex. As well as rescuing and rehoming cats, the sanctuary helps horses, goats, ferrets, chinchillas, guinea pigs, chickens, gerbils and hamsters etc. Paws Animal Sanctuary is entirely supported by donations and run by unpaid volunteers. The sanctuary is open every Sunday afternoon 3pm - 5pm for visitors to come and look at or even rehome an animal in much need of a loving home. A £1 admission donation is required, to help care for the animals. All donations help towards the running of the centre, feeding and maintaining all of the animals and also to pay veterinary bills.
Sanctuary Address: Squirrels Cottage, 15 The Oval, Findon Village, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 0TN (Open Sunday afternoon 3pm-5pm for visitors to come and look round, or to rehome an animal in need of a loving home)
Tel: 01903 872734 (no answer phones used, someone will answer the phone.)
Fax: 01903 872734
Email: pawsanimals@hotmail.co.uk
Website: www.pawsanimalsanctuaryfindon.co.uk/ |
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PAWS & CLAWS ANIMAL RESCUE SERVICE
Registered Charity no: 281075
Covering Mid and West Sussex.
Rescuing, re-habilitating and re-homing stray and abandoned cats in Mid and West Sussex, and encouraging spaying & neutering to avoid future unwanted litters. Paws & Claws has dedicated quarters for old and harder to home cats. No cat is ever put to sleep, except on veterinary advice.
Sheler Address: Paws & Claws ARS, Coombe Down, London Rd., Sayers Common, W. Sussex, BN6 9HZ
Visitors are by appointment only - please call as below if you wish to visit with a view to adopting an animal.
Rehoming - Tel: 01444 241538 (evenings only please)
Rescue Centre - Tel: 07511 696074 (between 9am and 6pm)
Email: info@pawsandclaws-ars.org.uk
Website: www.pawsandclaws-ars.org.uk |
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RAYSTEDE CENTRE FOR ANIMAL WELFARE
Registered Charity no: 237696
Based in Ringmer, East Sussex covering the whole of Sussex, West Kent and parts of Surrey.
Raystede is open between 10am and 4pm for visitors. You can take one of their enjoyable walks to see for yourself the work they do, or spend time in their Visitor Centre where information is available, and films are shown. There is also a gift shop, picnic area, parking and toilets. The Centre is located on the B2192 between Ringmer and Halland. There are usually over 1,000 animals being cared for here, from cats and dogs, to sheep, goats, horses, tortoises, and not forgetting the birds and waterfowl on the lakes! Dogs, Cats and small companion animals are rehomed from Raystede, but many others spend the rest of their years here. There are usually around 35 cats looking for a new home at any one time.
Cats Seeking Homes: Some of the cats seeking a home are featured on their website, linked below.
Fun Fundraiser Days: On the last Sunday of June and December, the centre hosts a fun day out for all, including stalls, a tombola, sideshows, refreshments and music: put it in your diary!
Rehoming Centre: Raystede, The Broyle, Ringmer, East Sussex, BN8 5AJ (cat viewing times: Every day, 11.00 - 12.30 and 1.30 - 3.00)
N.B. Raystede only rehomes to within 30 miles of their centre at Ringmer, Sussex.
Tel: 01825 840252
Fax: 01825 840995
Email: info@raystede.org
Website: www.raystede.org |
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RSPCA - SUSSEX, CHICHESTER & DISTRICT (MOUNT NODDY ANIMAL CENTRE)
Registered Charity No: 206300
Rehoming Centre: Black Mill Lane, Eartham, Nr Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0LL
Opening times: Monday to Sunday 11am to 1pm, and 2pm - 4pm (Closed Weds and Bank Holidays)
Tel: 01243 773359
Email: info@mountnoddy.co.uk
Website: www.mountnoddy.co.uk
National Advice Line: 0300 1234 555 (9 - 5 weekdays) / Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (24 hours) |
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RSPCA - MID SUSSEX & EASTBOURNE
Registered Charity no: 206308
Tel:
01323 844727
Website: www.rspca.org.uk
National Advice Line: 0300 1234 555 (9 - 5 weekdays) / Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (24 hours) |
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RSPCA - SUSSEX, BRIGHTON & EAST GRINSTEAD (BRIGHTON ANIMAL CENTRE)
Registered Charity no: 206630
Based in Patcham, Brighton, East Sussex.
The centre has facilities to care for a wide range of animals until they are ready for re-homing or release. Over 3,000 animals pass through each year, and they can accommodate up to 84 cats and 90 dogs at any one time, plus numerous other animals. As there is a non-destruction policy, the centre is usually very full. The Branch has to fund the Shelter itself, which runs at a deficit each year, so relies on fundraising events, special appeals, boarding of dogs and cats, shop sales and legacies and donations. Volunteers are always needed for many activities, such as dog walking, home-visiting, fund-raising and pet food collection - please get in touch if you could help!
Cats Seeking Homes: Some of the cats, dogs, rabbits and birds seeking a home are featured on their website (linked below).
Neutering Assistance: The branch runs a subsidised neutering scheme for cats and female dogs, for people on low incomes.
Rehoming Centre: Braypool Lane, Patcham, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8ZH (Open: Tuesday - Sunday, 10.30am - 4pm, closed Mondays and Bank Holidays)
Tel: 01273 554218
Branch Email: info@rspca-brighton.co.uk
Website: www.rspca-brighton.co.uk
National Advice Line: 0300 1234 555 (9 - 5 weekdays) / Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (24 hours) |
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CAT AND RABBIT RESCUE CENTRE
Registered Charity no. 1010000
Covering Chichester / Portsmouth area and West Sussex.
Founded in 1986, the CRRC is an independent charity who run a rescue and re-homing centre in a spacious rural setting just outside Chichester. They ensure that all cats over six months of age are neutered before re-homing, and that all kittens adopted are neutered when old enough. They offer help and advice to the public about pet ownership, and the humane control of feral cats. The CRRC are always looking for loving homes for cats, kittens, rabbits and guinea pigs.
Cats Seeking Homes: Many of the cats seeking a home are featured on their website, linked below.
Feline Care : The CRRC also runs 'Feline Care' in East Harling, Norfolk, where they care for elderly, nervous and feral cats who, through no fault of their own are unwanted. Feline Care also assists in the control of feral cat populations with a 'neuter & return' service.
Fundraisers: They run a 'sponsor a cat scheme', produce a thrice yearly newsletter, plus run a shop in E. Witterings, ( goods always wanted to sell including old mobile phones)
Volunteers: New volunteers are always needed at the centre, at the shop and for fundraising
Support Shop: 46 Shore Road, East Witterings, W. Sussex, PO20 8DZ.
Shelter Address: Holborrow Lodge, Chalder Lane, Sidlesham, Nr. Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 7RJ.
Tel: 01243 641409
Email: info@crrc.co.uk
Website: www.crrc.co.uk |
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CITY CAT SHELTER
Registered Charity no: 1044866
Based in
Brighton (working with Cat Welfare, Sussex)
Previously the Fiveways cat shelter, the accommodation has since expanded and improved to house Brighton's homeless cats. City Cat Shelter is at the forefront of Brighton's cat welfare and neutering programmes. The cattery homes around 250 unwanted cats per year.
Volunteers & Donations: The shelter is run purely by voluntary donations and volunteers, more of both always needed.
Cats Seeking Homes: Many of the cats seeking a home are featured on their website, linked below.
Neutering Assistance: The Cat Shelter can arrange neutering at reduced rates for those on limited incomes.
Tel: 01273 606843
Email: michael.tully508@ntlworld.com
Website: www.citycatshelter.com |
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THE KIT WILSON TRUST FOR ANIMAL WELFARE
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, please contact as below if you can help.
Support Shop: 6/7 Bell Walk, Uckfield. (behind Boots / Blockbuster video at the bottom of the high street) opening hours for the shop are: Mon - Sat, 9.30 - 4.30 Tel: 01825 763140
Shelter Address: Stonehurst Lane, Hadlow Down, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 4ED
Cats Seeking Homes: Some of the cats and other animals seeking a home are featured on their website (linked below).
Tel: 01825 830444 (please phone between 10am and 4pm.)
Fax: 01825 830887
Email: mail@kitwilsontrust.org.uk
Website: www.kitwilsontrust.org.uk |
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CARING FOR CATS
Registered Charity no. 1060280
Billingshurst, Horsham, West Sussex.
Caring for Cats is a small registered charity which rescues, neuters and rehomes abandoned and unwanted cats, including feral cats via their rehoming centre in Billingshurst, Sussex. They often give sanctuary to older cats and those who are difficult to rehome. Caring for Cats has a non-destruction policy. 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.
Permanent Foster Scheme: More homes are needed for cats who, due to age or health, require extra attention or treatment. The charity will pay all veterinary bills for cats under this scheme, including prescription food, you just provide the love and care.
Cats Seeking Homes: Some of the cats seeking a home are featured on their website, linked below.
Tel: 01403 780801 or 07745 802517
Email: info@caringforcats.org.uk
Website: www.caringforcats.org.uk |
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CROWBOROUGH ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY (CAWS)
Crowborough, Covering: East Sussex, West Sussex and West Kent.
Rescuing and rehoming all manner of animals since 1980, the sanctuary is now in desperate need of repair, so please contact them if you can rescue one of their animals, or if you can offer practical help with building and repairing, or can help them with a donation.
Shelter Address: Wickham Place, Alice Bright Lane, Crowborough, E. Sussex, TN6 3SQ
Tel: 01892 664859 / 01892 662172
Email: jadeandmillie@hotmail.co.uk |
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WORTHING CAT WELFARE TRUST
Registered Charity no. 1049596
Established 1985, rescuing and rehoming cats and kittens in the Worthing area. There are often up to 60 awaiting a new home at any one time. The trust is assisted by funds from their support shop in Brighton Road, Worthing, so if you cannot rescue a cat at this time, you can help by donating any good quality, unwanted items to the shop.
Cats Seeking Homes: Many of the cats seeking a home are featured on their website, linked below.
Lost & Found Register: Lost & Found Tel:
01903 752198 or 07776 301218
Support Shop: Worthing Cat Welfare Trust shop, Brighton Road, Worthing (Tel: 01903 520400)
Postal Address: 36 Orchard Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex
Tel: 01903 202251 or 01903 873353
Website: www.worthingcatwelfare.co.uk |
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WORTHING & DISTRICT ANIMAL RESCUE SERVICE
Worthing, West Sussex
Registered Charity No. 257843
Cats Seeking Homes: Some of the cats and other animals seeking a home are featured on their website, linked below.
Cat Food Needed: Tinned cat food is always needed for our senior cats in foster care.
Address: The Lodge, Durrington Cemetery, Findon Road, Worthing, West Sussex. BN14 0AA
Tel: 0300 30 30 999
Email: enquiries@wadars.co.uk
Website: www.wadars.co.uk |
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CATASTROPHIES CAT RESCUE
Registered Charity no: 1017304
Heathfield, East Sussex
Catastrophes helps with rehoming domestic cats, as well as assisting with neutering / relocating of feral cats.
Shelter Address: Half Moon Cottage, Bakers Lane, Dallington, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 9JS
Telephone: 01435 830212
Email: info@catastrophescats.org
Website: www.catastrophescats.org |
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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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