Cat Rescue & Adoption Centres: Essex

Based in Hornchurch. Ann & Bill's is a small, dedicated and caring rescue taking in cats and kittens from Barking, Dagenham, Romford & Hornchurch. All ages and breeds are cared for, and prospective owners and cats are carefully matched for compatibility before homing. They generally have quite a selection of cats to choose from, so if you are seeking a new feline companion in the above areas, give them a call. If a kitten comes into season before a home is found, it will be taken to the vet for spaying. All adult cats are neutered prior to being homed.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Lucky Black Cats: The rescue often has a number of 'Lucky Black Cats' (and sometimes kittens) needing homes - could one of them get lucky enough to become part of your household? Please call if you can offer a loving, permanent home.
Tel: 01708 440453
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Registered Charity no. 224392
Covering Suffolk, Essex, parts of Cambridge, and parts of Norfolk. The new Blue Cross rehoming centre on Bourne Hill has allowed the Suffolk centre to double the number of animals they can help and rehome. They offer a matching service to ensure the right pet goes to the right home.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Rehoming Centre: Bourne Hill, Wherstead, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8NQ. Open 2-4 daily (Wednesday by appointment only)
Tel: 0300 777 1843
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Rehoming Centre Web Page: bluecross.org.uk/suffolk-rehoming-centre
National Website: www.bluecross.org.uk

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

Based in Grays, Essex. Offering a Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) programme to help control and contain the local feral cat population. If it's unsafe for the cats to be returned, they will be relocated elsewhere.The friendlier, sociable cats are adopted to loving homes. All cats will be neutered, microchipped, treated for worms and fleas and health checked while in the care of Cat Lady TNR. Lifelong rescue back-up is also provided.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Tel: 07593 209740
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Website: www.catladytnr.com

Registered Charity no. 1195112
Please Note: This is a small charitable organisation, with limited spaces available. Only stray cats without owners can be taken in.
A small charitable organisation based in Southend-on-Sea, covering Essex and East London. Stray cats are taken into care and rehabilitated by caring foster parents, until they are ready for rehoming. All cats are vet treated, neutered and microchipped before rehoming.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Microchipping Assistance: Cat Squad have fully qualified microchip implanters who will come to your home to microchip your cat.
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Website: www.catsquad.org

Registered Charity no. 203644
Covering the whole of the Basildon & District Council area, including Wickford, Billericay, the whole of the Brentwood Council area and Stanford-Le-Hope and Corringham (Post codes SS11 to SS17, CM11 to CM15). Rehoming unwanted cats and kittens, promoting responsible cat ownership and neutering. All cats over 4 months old are neutered prior to rehoming. Home visits apply.
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.
Help! Volunteers Needed: Please get in touch if you can help with fund-raising, fostering, driving etc.
Tel: 01268 285778
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/basildon-brentwood
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Registered Charity no. 203644
Based in Chelmsford. Chelmsford Cats Protection has been helping cats since 1963, at a rate of over 1,000 a year! They cover any area within a 10 - 15 mile radius of Chelmsford, and the shelter usually has around 50 cats awaiting new homes at any one time.
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.
Rehoming Shelter: Willow Grove, Deadmans Lane, Chelmsford, Galleywood, CM2 8LZ (Open by appointment only)
Tel: 01245 478389
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/chelmsford
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Registered Charity no. 203644
Covering postcode areas: CM7, CM77, CO6 and CO9. Colne Valley Cats Protection rescue and rehome cats and kittens, they also provide advice on cat care. All cats over 4 months old will be neutered prior to adoption. Home checks will be carried out prior to adoption to ensure they find the right home for each cat in their care.
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.
Help! Fosterers Needed: Urgently required, for the many cats at Colne Valley waiting to be rehomed!
Tel: 01376 755 725
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/colnevalley
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Registered Charity no. 203644
Covering the EN10, EN11, CM19, CM18, CM17, CM16, CM5, IG9, IG10, RM4 postcode areas.
Please Note: Cats Protection Epping Forest is a new branch, and can help with Neutering and Information. They work as an information service to improve people’s understanding of cats and their care and support and encourage the neutering of cats. They do not have any homing facilities at present, but hope to provide these in future as the branch grows.
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.
Help! Fosterers Needed: Please contact the branch as below if you can foster a cat or kittens between homes.
Tel: 01992 280162
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/epping-forest
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Registered Charity no. 203644
Covering postcode areas: RM1 - RM3, RM5 - RM14. Rescuing and re-homing stray and unwanted cats since 2001. All cats & kittens receive a full veterinary check, including blood tests and any treatment needed to ensure a clean bill of health prior to rehoming. Become a member of the Hornchurch and District branch, and you will receive their excellent quarterly newsletter.
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: 01708 755211
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/hornchurch
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Registered Charity no. 203644
Covering postcodes: EN1, EN2, EN3, EN4, EN6, EN7, EN8, EN9, N9, N18, N21 and CM20. Lea Valley Cats Protection helps to home around 200 cats every year. The branch is staffed entirely by volunteers. 
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.
Support Shop: 145 Chase Side, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 0PN 
Postal Address: 145, Chase Side, Enfield, North London, EN2 0PN.
Tel: 0333 567 4746 (08.30 - 18.30 Mon to Fri. 09.00 - 17.00 Sat)
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/leavalley
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Registered Charity no. 203644
Covering Canvey Island, Benfleet, Thundersley, Hadleigh, Rayleigh, Hockley, Hullbridge and Hawkwell. This branch is run entirely by volunteers and in 2016 they re-homed 256 cats and kittens from this area, as well as providing advice and practical assistance.  Cats are placed in foster homes until their ideal home can be found.
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: The branch are always happy to display details of cats that have been lost on their website.
Help! Foster Carers Needed: The branch would love to hear from anyone in the area who might like to volunteer as a short-term cat foster carer, as they have a long list of cats waiting to come in to the branch. All expenses are met by the branch, so please call 07908 571652 if you could help.
Tel: 01268 950 424
Email: Via the Contact Us Page of the Cats Protection - Rayleigh, Castle Point & District's Website
Website: www.cats.org.uk/rayleigh
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Registered Charity no. 203644
Covering postcode areas SS0-SS4 and SS9. This branch helps find new homes cats & kittens, and re-unites cats with their owners through a lost & found register. All cats are neutered, microchipped and treated for fleas and worms prior to rehoming.
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.
Lost & Found Register: If you have lost or found a cat in the area, call: 07884 546963 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Tel: 01702 866 836
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/southend
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Registered Charity no. 203644
Covering postcodes: C07 & CO11 - CO16. An area from the River Stour in the north, to the coast and the River Colne in the south, with the coast to the East and the town of Colchester to the west. Caring for unwanted cats and kittens in the Tendring area. The main aim is to provide new homes for cats that come into their care. They also have an ongoing neutering programme to try to reduce the number of stray and feral cats in the area.
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.
Lost & Found Register: The branch are always happy to display details of cats that have been lost or found in the area, on their website.
Tel: 01255 744 014
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/tendring
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Registered Charity no. 203644
Covering postcodes E4, E10, E11, E17, E18 and IG8. Within this area, Cats Protection - Waltham Forest & Redbridge help with adoption, neutering and information. They also help with feral cats in their area by neutering them.
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: 02081 080701
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/waltham
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Registered 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

Based in Hockley, covering Southend On Sea. Rescuing and rehoming dogs and cats in need. All cats will be vet checked, tested for FIV & FELV, vaccinated, microchipped, and treated for fleas and worms. Cats will also be neutered prior to rehoming, and kittens are homed on a strict neutering contract. Full rescue back up is provided for life.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Foster Homes Needed: More foster homes always needed!
Tel: 07863 253627
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Registered Charity no. 1027106
Covering N.E. Essex and S.E. Suffolk. Rescuing and providing sanctuary and re-homing centre for cats and dogs looking for caring, loving homes.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Help! Volunteers Needed: Help needed in the cattery; Please  visit: www.nawt.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer
Rehoming Centre: The Street, Little Clacton, Essex, CO16 9LG.
Reception Opening Hours: Daily from 11am - 4pm, closed Tuesdays (closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day).
Tel: 01255 860062
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Website: www.nawt.org.uk

Based in Colchester. Providing foster care for stray and unwanted cats and kittens in Colchester and surrounding areas. All cats and kittens are neutered prior to rehoming. All are microchipped and treated for fleas and worms. Colchester Caring for Our Cats strives to match the right cat to the right home, and offer full rescue back up.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the group as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 07379 390352
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Colchester Caring for Our Cats Facebook Page

Registered Charity no. 275238
Covering from Clacton in the east, Chelmsford in the south and Ipswich in the north. Colchester Cat Rescue cares for around 70 cats at any one time. Many of these are long term and haven't been able to be rehomed. All cats are neutered, fully vaccinated, microchipped & have had flea & worming treatment. Adult cats have also had a dental if required. Cats are generally only rehomed in the local area.  The sanctuary is run entirely by volunteers, who organise various fund raising events.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Support Shop: Colchester Cat Rescue Shop, 100 The Commons, Prettygate, Colchester CO3 4NW - Tel: 01206 576085.
Rehoming Centre: The Sanctuary, "Lyndhurst", Bromley Rd, Colchester, CO7 7SF. Open daily for donation collections until midday. Rehoming is by appointment only - contact by Facebook, phone or email to arrange.
Tel: 01206 864284
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Website: www.colchestercatrescue.org.uk

Registered Charity no. 1079086
Based in Tendring. Crescent Cat Rescue is a small, friendly cat rescue, who have been caring for cats for over 20 years. Their centre is situated in the Tendring area of Essex. If you'd like to adopt a cat, they have some super characters just waiting for the right home to come along!
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Help! Volunteers Needed: If you have any time to spare and would like to help, volunteers are needed for caring for the cats and organising fund raising events.
Cat adoption enquiries - please use their Adoption Enquiries Form
To book a viewing appointment - Tel: 01255 861309
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Website: www.crescentcatrescue.org

Based in South Ockendon, covering Basildon, Chelmsford, Harlow, Thurrock.  Cuddly Critters takes in unwanted and neglected animals. The rescue makes sure all the animals are well enough to be rehomed and are vaccinated, neutered and treated for fleas and worms. All cats over 6 months of age will be neutered prior to rehoming and for kittens a neutering agreement must be signed by potential adopters. Home checks will be carried out.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 07582263248
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Based in Halstead, North Essex. Rescuing and rehoming lost, abandoned, sick and homeless cats. All cats & kittens will be neutered where old enough and home checks will be carried out prior to adoption.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Tel: 07970 484265
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Friends of Felines' Facebook Page

Based in Ilford. Rehoming throughout Essex and East London. GKK Animal Rescue is a foster-based rescue for dogs and cats who are at risk. They are a pro-neutering organisation, and home-checks and adoption fees apply.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Help! Foster Carers Needed: Committed and devoted animal lovers desperately needed to foster animals between homes.
Tel: 07542 894090
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Website: www.gkkanimalrescue.weebly.com

Covering Essex and surrounding counties, operating from bases in Basildon & Upminster. Goldie's give priority to senior cats of 12 years plus, and to sick and FIV+ cats. All cats are neutered, vaccinated, health checked by a vet, flea and worm treated and microchipped prior to rehoming. Senior cats also have a general wellbeing blood test. Homecheck and adoption fees apply. Goldie's run a ‘forever fostering’ program, where they continue to pay any vet bill for cats over 18, after rehoming. Please get in touch if you would like to adopt or foster a cat.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 07969 318 443
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Website: www.goldies-cat-rescue.co.uk

Based in Braintree. Covering Braintree, Chelmsford and Halstead. A small rescue providing space and care until new appropriate homes are found. Cats and kittens are vet checked, deflead, wormed and microchipped before rehoming. All cats/kittens are neutered before adoption. Those who are too young are rehomed with an agreement for the owner to neuter. Kims Kitties can also provide support with direct rehoming.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Help! Cat Supplies Needed: Donations of cat / kitten food and supplies are always welcome at Kims Kitties drop off points in Braintree, Wethersfield, Witham and Chelmsford. Contact them as below to find out more.
Tel: 07922 602295
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Kims Kitties Facebook Page

Based in Grays. All cats taken in at this small shelter are neutered before rehoming. Microchip and vaccinations to be agreed on adoption. Home checks apply.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 07518 622956
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Kitty Kats Rescue & Adoption Thurrock's Facebook Page

Based in North Essex.  Kozy Katz Rescue and Rehoming Centre rescues unwanted cats and kittens, and rehomes them in suitable homes and environments. All cats are neutered before homing, and home checks apply.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 07939 878508
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Covering East Anglia. Mel's is a small independent rescue, providing cats with all the love and care they need, until their forever home is found. All cats/kittens are neutered, vet checked, deflead, dewormed, and microchipped before rehoming. For kittens too young to be neutered before adoption, a neutering voucher will be issued. Cats are fostered in private homes. Location checks and virtual video home checks apply, prior to in-person meetings for potential adopters.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Tel: 07800 581749 or 07538 019861
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Website: www.melsrescue.co.uk

Based in Harlow, covering Essex. Meowcat Rescue's mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home cats in need. They will try to help in all cases, and offer advice to anyone who needs it. All cats are neutered, vaccinated and microchipped before re-homing. A home check is carried out prior to adoption, to ensure mutual suitability of cat and home. Registered with HMRC.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
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Meowcat Rescue's Facebook Page

Based in Dagenham, rescuing and rehoming cats and kittens throughout Essex. All cats are lovingly cared for in foster homes, and will be neutered, fully vaccinated, treated for fleas and worms, vet checked and microchipped before rehoming.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Tel: 02082 523792, 07954 031861, 07970 253089 or 07947 111505
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Meows Kitten & Cat Rescue's Facebook Page

Registered Charity no. 1090499
Based in Thurrock, the branch rescues and rehomes unwanted and abandoned cats and kittens. All cats, where old enough, have been vaccinated, neutered, microchipped and treated for fleas and worms. They will also be homed with 4 weeks’ free pet insurance. The charity relies totally on donations and their own fund raising efforts. Good loving homes urgently needed.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Volunteers Needed: Extra help always needed; please contact the branch if you could help.
Please Note: This branch is not currently taking in or rehoming cats. Please contact NAWT Head Office as below.
Website: www.nawt.org.uk

Based in Basildon.The shelter focuses on socialising and rehoming cats in Essex. All cats in their care will be neutered (where age appropriate), microchipped, treated for fleas and worms before rehoming. Home checks apply.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Please Note: This Shelter is currently unable to take cats in. Please contact them if you wish to adopt a cat.
Tel: 07761 748983
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Orphan Annie’s Cat Rescue Facebook Page

Covering Essex. This is a small friendly self run rescue that helps to rescue and rehome cats and kittens. They run a purpose built kitty haven where the cats can stay, progress and play until a suitable forever home is found. Every cat rehomed is neutered, micro-chipped, flea and worm treated and vaccinated if required. Paws & Mittens is run purely on donations.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 07709 925788
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Paws & Mittens' Facebook Page

Rehoming indoor only, pedigree-looking cats in England & Wales (usually around Worcs, Essex, East London, Durham and West Midlands). This small specialist, volunteer run rescue isn’t concerned about pedigree papers, but about the cats themselves. They help all breeds, including Persians, Persian Exotics, Maine Coons, NFC, Ragdolls, Birmans, Burmese, Siberian, Siamese, British Blue and other colours of British Shorthair, and others (no longer taking in Bengal cats). All cats are cared for in foster homes, as opposed to catteries.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Tel: 07722 826 935 (Call or Text)
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Website: www.strawberrypersianpedigreecatrescue.co.uk

Based in Grays, covering Havering & Thurrock. Rehoming cats that have been found homeless throughout Havering & Thurrock. They neuter any cats that come into their care, and all cat / kitten rehomings will be subject to a home check and a donation to Pippa’s Army.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Please Note: This Shelter is currently unable to take cats in. Please contact them if you wish to adopt a cat.
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Pippa’s Army – Lost & Found Pets Havering & Thurrock's Facebook Page

Registered Charity no. 1168965
Based in Hornchurch. Purrs is a small dedicated charity in Essex aiming to rescue stray and abandoned cats and find their forever homes. All cats are cared for in foster homes, and are fully vaccinated, treated for fleas and worms, health checked by a vet, neutered and micro-chipped before they are rehomed. If a kitten is too young neutering is arranged by their adopters with guidance when needed.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Help! Fosterers Needed: Purrs Cat Rescue need more foster homes so they can help more cats. Please contact them as below if you can help.
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Website: purrscatrescue.me.uk

Registered Charity no. 1148883
Based in Ingrave, Brentwood, Essex. Areas covered: Havering, Redbridge, Barking, Dagenham, Brentwood. Pussycat Lodge has been helping cats for over 20 years. They care for and re-home domestic cats and are keenly involved in the management of the feral population. No healthy animal is ever destroyed. Loving homes are always needed for cats in their care, and they would also love to hear from anyone wishing to offer help. They also run a sponsorship scheme for un-homeable cats and produce a newsletter for members. Visit their website for more details, or give them a call.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Lost & Found Register: Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
General Enquiries: 07751 199037
Rehoming / Rescuing a cat: Tel: 07940 913 082
Feral cat line: 07940 913 082
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Website: www.pussycatlodge.co.uk

Registered Charity no. 1112369
Based in Braintree. The Home takes in unwanted animals (principally cats, dogs and small domestic animals) from the general public in Essex normally via the RSPCA branches and animal homes in London. They provide temporary refuge and veterinary care for the animals, all of which will be neutered and microchipped before adoption.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rehoming centre as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rehoming Centre: Thorley Farm, Hedingham Rd, Wethersfield, Near Braintree, Essex, CM7 4EQ. Open by Appointment Only.
Tel: 0300 111 4321
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Website: www.danaheranimalhome.org.uk
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

Registered Charity no. 285472
Covering the London boroughs of Newham, Tower Hamlets, and Hackney, Essex, Harold Hill and Havering areas. A small branch of the RSPCA that takes in, treats, cares for and rehomes cats in need, mainly via RSPCA inspectors in the East London Area. All cats are health checked by a vet, vaccinated, treated for fleas and worms, microchipped and neutered before rehoming. For cats below neutering age, the adopter must provide proof of neutering once old enough. The adoption process includes an application form, home visit & interview, and a discussion on cat care.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
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Website: www.sites.google.com/rspca-londoneast.org.uk
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

Registered Charity no. 210634 
This RSPCA branch is run by a committee who make decisions about how they can best carry out animal welfare work in the area. They often have cats available for re-homing. All cats will be neutered and microchipped prior to adoption. They require a small donation for each animal adopted. All funds are raised locally from individual donations with no government or lottery funding. They also have a charity shop in Chelmsford town centre offering a range of goods for sale.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the branch as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rehoming Centre: 32-34 Maldon Road, Great Baddow, CM2 7DL. Open Mon to Thurs, 9am - 4pm.
Tel: 0300 323 0403
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Website: www.rspca-midandnorthessex.org.uk
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

Registered Charity no. 240507
Covering from Dagenham & Barking in the South to Epping & Nazeing in the North, Waltham Abbey to the West and Abridge to the East. As with all RSPCA branches, Essex South West is an independent charitable trust, relying on it's own fundraising to support their animal welfare activities.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the branch as below to ask about cats needing homes.
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Website: www.rspca.org.uk/local/essex-south-west-branch
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

Registered Charity no. 208538
Covering Southend, Canvey, Maldon, Heybridge, Dengie & South Woodham Ferrers. This busy branch regularly cares for between 30 and 40 cats at any one time, all looking for loving new homes. Also seeking homes are dogs and rabbits. All animals are neutered, microchipped and vaccinated (where appropriate) before they are rehomed.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Lost & Found Register: For information on lost or found pets in this area, visit: www.petsearchsoutheast.co.uk
Tel: 0300 772 7798
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Website: www.rspca.org.uk/local/essex-south-southend-and-district-branch
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

Registered Charity no. 233908
Covering from Saffron Walden, Essex to Broxbourne in Hertfordshire, including Bishop’s Stortford, Harlow and surrounding villages. RSPCA Stort Valley provide a clinic staffed by a qualified Veterinary Surgeon for people on a means tested benefit. They also have an advice centre that you can telephone or call in to obtain advice on the care of animals.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Neutering Assistance: Subsidised neutering vouchers are available to those on qualifying benefits.
Clinic: 23 The Stow, Harlow, Essex (Mon/Tue/Wed/Thurs, 1.30 - 3.30pm, Tel: 01279 306058)
Tel: 01279 306058
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Website: www.rspcastortvalley.org.uk
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

Registered Charity no. 1105653
Based in Waltham Abbey, covering Essex, Hertfordshire and Greater London. The Scratching Post rely solely on charitable donations to help with their rescue and rehoming work. Their policy is to ensure that no cat is ever kept in unsuitable accommodation while it is waiting for a home. All cats are vet checked, vaccinated, treated for fleas and worms, given any other necessary veterinary treatment, and neutered if old enough (kittens homed with a neutering agreement). Microchipping on adoption.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rehoming Centre: The Scratching Post, Woodgreen Road, off Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3SB.
Tel: 01992 626110
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Website: www.scratchingpost.co.uk

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

Based in Chelmsford, Essex. Springfield is a small organisation which rescues and rehomes abandoned cats. All cats rehomed are neutered and microchipped if they are old enough (those too young are rehomed with a an agreement for the new owners to neuter). Home check and follow-up carried out. Springfield also offer a full rescue back up service for the life time of the pet.
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: 07801 064097
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Springfield Animal Rescue Facebook Page

Registered Charity no. 1124029
Based in Levenheath. A small rescue and rehoming centre on the Essex/Suffolk borders, dedicated to caring for injured and abandoned domestic and wild animals. The group also traps ferals for neutering, before returning them to suitable locations.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rehoming centre as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Foster Homes Needed: Volunteer foster homes always needed for short or long term placements.
Rehoming Centre: 'Idano', Stoke Road, Leavenheath, Suffolk, CO6 4PP
Tel: 01787 210888
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Website: www.sesaw.co.uk

Registered Charity no. 1194490
Covering Saffron Walden, Dunmow, Thaxted, Stansted Mountfitchet, Elsenham, Henham and surrounding areas. Taking in cats according to need, fostering, rehabilitating and homing (or matchmaking for direct rehoming if a cat can't be taken in). Cats and kittens are neutered, vaccinated and microchipped before rehoming, and come with 5 weeks' free insurance. Adoption donation requested.
Adopt A Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Help! Volunteers Needed: If you'd like to help Toe Beans Cat Rescue with their work, please contact them as below.
Tel: 07436 285029
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Website: www.toebeanscatrescue.org.uk

Registered Charity no. 261874
Based in Upminster. Rescuing and finding homes for animals in need throughout Essex and the South East. Contact the sanctuary if you can offer a permanent, loving home to an animal, or if you would like to sponsor one of their permanent residents. All cats are neutered before adoption (those too young are rehomed with a neutering agreement).
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes
Rehoming Sanctuary: Front Lane, Cranham, Upminster, East London, RM14 1LW. Open by appointment only.
Tel: 07763 646 257 (9am - 6pm)
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Wanderers Haven Animal Sanctuary Facebook Page