Cat Rescue & Adoption Centres: Gloucestershire

Registered Charity no. 1098105
Based around Stroud, the 5 Valley Cat Rescue has been helping farm, feral, old, disabled and stray cats since the start of 2002, gaining charity status in mid 2003. They rescue cats in need, provide veterinary care where needed and rehome where possible. The group is also concerned with trapping, neutering and returning feral cats, to humanely control the population. If you can offer a loving home to a domestic cat or kitten, or could offer a semi-feral cat a home on a farm, stable or smallholding, please give them a call.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Volunteers Needed: The group is always in need of new volunteers to help with a variety of tasks, so please call if you have a few hours to spare.
Catline - Tel: 01453 886354
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Website: www.5valleycatrescue.org

Registered Charity no. 224392 
Covering Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, and Northamptonshire. Blue Cross Burford have facilities for 25 dogs, 21 cats, 14 rabbits and other small pets. They also have numerous paddocks and stables to care for up to 60 horses. Please call prior to visiting.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Outdoor Homes Needed: As well as domestic cats, the centre also has many Feral & Farm Cats needing homes!
Rehoming Centre: Shilton Road, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4PF. Open 2pm-4pm daily (Wednesday by appointment only).
Tel: 0300 777 1570
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Rehoming Web Page: www.bluecross.org.uk/oxfordshire-burford-rehoming-centre
National Website: www.bluecross.org.uk

Registered charity no. 1127289
Bristol and Wales Cat Rescue rehomes cats and kittens to adopters within a 50 mile radius, but can only take cats in from Bristol. All potential adopters are homechecked or must supply a letter of reference from their vet. All cats are treated for worms and fleas, litter-trained, socialised also neutered and microchipped if old enough.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Neutering Assistance: Bristol & Wales Cat Rescue can advise on local vets who offer adopters discounted neutering and vaccinations. See their website for details.
Low-cost Microchipping: The rescue promotes responsible ownership and also offers discounted microchipping.
Golden Oldies: Homes needed for Feline 'Golden Oldies' - wonderful companions for human Golden Oldies!
Tel: 0844 2573525
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Website: www.bristolandwalescatrescue.com

Registered Charity no. 203644
Covering postcodes: BS1-11, BS13-16, BS30-32, BS34-37, BS40-41. Rescuing and rehoming stray and unwanted cats and kittens, encouraging neutering, and providing information to the public about the care of cats and kittens. 
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: Details of cats lost or found in their area are displayed on the branch website.
Help! Volunteers Needed: Volunteers are always welcomed.
Help! Quality Items Needed: If you have items to donate but have no transport, contact the branch and someone will collect them from your home.
Support Shops: 272 North Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 1JA (Open 9am - 4pm Mon - Sat)
Branch Tel: 0117 966 5428 (before 8pm please)
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/bristol
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Registered Charity no. 203644
Covering Postcodes: Cheltenham GL50, GL51, GL52, GL53, GL54 and Tewkesbury GL20. Rescuing stray and unwanted cats and kittens, rehoming where possible and encouraging neutering. Cats are cared for by fosterers at their own homes until new homes can be found.
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: If you live in the area, and would be willing to care for cats in your home or in garden pens, please contact the branch as below.
Help! Volunteers Needed: Volunteers are always welcome to help with fundraising to support the work of the branch.
Branch Address: Cats Protection, PO Box 1304, Cheltenham GL50 9BT.
Tel: 0345 371 2730
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/cheltenham
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Registered Charity no. 203644
Covering Cinderford, Coleford & Lydney, Ross-on Wye, Chepstow and Monmouth. Cats are cared for in fosterers’ homes until new homes 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.
Tel: 01594 841511
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/forest-of-dean
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Registered Charity no. 203644
Covering postcode areas GL1, GL2, GL3, GL4, GL7, GL8 and GL19. This busy Cats Protection branch rehomes around 150 abandoned cats each year. Cast are cared for by fosterers rather than in a shelter.
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.
Please Note: Contact for this branch is currently through head office, as follows:
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12 / National CP Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / Website: www.cats.org.uk

Registered Charity no. 203644
Covering Stroud, Stonehouse, Dursley, Painswick, Nailsworth, Wotton Under Edge and the surrounding areas. Finding homes for many stray and unwanted cats and kittens.
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: Stroud CP operate a lost and found register for their area. See their website for details.
Help! Foster Carers Needed: Stroud CP would love to hear from anyone who might like to volunteer as a short-term cat fosterer. All expenses are met by the branch, so please call if you could help.
Tel: 07522 423146
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/stroud
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Registered Charity no. 1203344
Based in Gloucester. Rescuing and rehabilitating street cats, feral cats and injured cats in the Gloucester and Swindon areas. Cats are neutered, microchipped and vaccinated prior to adoption. Adopter suitability checks apply.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Help! Volunteers Needed: There are many ways to volunteer at CATS Rescue Gloucestershire. Contact them for more information if you'd like to join their team.
Tel: 07456 440888
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Website: www.catsrescue.co.uk

Based in Tetbury. Rescuing abandoned, ill-treated or injured animals throughout the Cotswolds area. Finding new homes for hundreds of unwanted animals each year.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 01453 890014
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Website: www.cotswoldsdogsandcatshome.org.uk

Registered Charity no. 1081019
Based in Cheltenham. GAWA rescue and re-home unwanted and abandoned stray cats, dogs and small animals. Each year they care for around 1000 animals.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rehoming centre as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rehoming Centre: Gardners Lane, Swindon Rd, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 9JW
Tel: 01242 523521
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Website: www.gawa.org.uk

Covering Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. HEART’s aim is to find secure new homes for animals that have been abandoned or whose owners can no longer care for them. They help dogs, cats, rabbits, horses, goats and many other animals throughout the South West.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 0117 382 4351
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Website: www.heartrescue.org.uk

Registered Charity no. 294606
Covering Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Rescuing and rehoming around 800 animals each year. No animal is put to sleep unless advised by a Vet. Adoption fees help towards the cost of microchipping, vaccination and neutering the animals prior to rehoming (those too young to be neutered are rehomed with a neutering agreement).
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Rehoming Centre: Holly Hedge Animal Sanctuary, Wild Country Lane, Barrow Gurney, Bristol, BS48 3SE.
Tel: 01275 474719
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Website: www.hollyhedge.org.uk

Based in Gloucester, rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming cats throughout Gloucestershire. Katkinz Rescue work closely with local veterinary services to provide the best care possible. All cats will be neutered, microchipped, flea treated, and will have full clearance from the vet before rehoming. Home checks apply.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 07886 654046
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Katkinz Rescue Facebook Page

Registered Charity no. 1145090
Based in Gloucester, covering Gloucestershire and the surrounding area. New Start Cat Rescue aims to rescue and help unwanted cats and kittens of any age and to encourage responsible cat ownership. They strive to find suitable homes for any cats who come into their care and give advice when necessary. They neuter feral cats and return them to their normal colonies where possible. They also promote regular vaccination and worming programs, encourage microchipping. Also promoting and encouraging neutering.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rehoming centre as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rehoming Centre: New Start Cat Rescue, Huntley Main Garage, Huntley, Gloucestershire, GL19 3EA.
Tel - Cat Adoption: 07598 752992
Tel - Kitten Adoption: 07925 816612
Tel - General Enquiries: 07510 134805
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Website: www.newstartcatrescue.org.uk

Registered Charity no. 205097
Covering Gloucestershire. The Cheltenham and East Gloucestershire Branch of the RSPCA provides food, shelter and medical care for rescued animals until they can be found suitable new homes. We rehome dogs, cats, birds, rabbits and other small animals from our rehoming centre on the edge of Cheltenham in Gloucestershire to the whole of the UK.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the branch as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Branch HQ & Clinic Address: Alleyne Lodge, Knapp Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3QH. Kennels and cattery are not located at the main branch address. Viewing is by appointment only.
Tel: 01242 521958 (between Mon - Thurs 9.00 am - 2.30 pm and Friday 9.00 am - 2.00 pm.)
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Website: www.rspca.org.uk/local/cheltenham-and-east-gloucestershire-branch
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

Registered Charity no. 207006
Providing animal welfare to the Cirencester, Fairford, Tetbury, Dursley, Nailsworth, Wotton-Under-Edge, Berkeley and Stonehouse areas.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Veterinary & Neutering Assistance: Providing people on income support with a low cost solution to their animal health problems. See branch website for details.
Adoption Centre: Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home, Beechmeadow, Elmcote Lane, Cambridge, Glocs, GL2 7AS. Telephone the branch to discuss your interest and make an appointment.
Tel: 01453 890014
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Website: www.rspca-southcotswolds.org.uk
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

Based in Gloucestershire - rehoming Nationwide. Starfish Rescue help with any animals at risk, especially cats, dogs and rabbits. All animals will be neutered if they are old enough, for young animals the potential adopter must undertake to have the animal neutered as soon as they are the appropriate age. Home checks will always take place.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
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Website: www.starfishdogrescue.co.uk

Registered Charity no. 1108726
Based in Gloucester. Teckels is a charitable animal welfare centre, which was established in 2003 after the Gloucester based rescue kennels and cattery merged with another long established animal rescue centre based in Swindon. Teckels has rescue and re-homed thousands of animals in recent years from both the Gloucestershire and the Swindon area.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rehoming centre as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rehoming Centre: Bristol Road, Whitminster, Gloucester, GL2 7LU (By appointment only)
Tel: 01452 740300
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Website: www.teckelsanimalsanctuaries.co.uk

Based in the Vale of Evesham, covering Gloucestershire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire. Twilight Cats is a small, privately funded, feline retirement home dedicated to providing tender loving care to cats in their twilight years. Occasionally, the shelter may seek to rehome a senior cat who is not suited to living in a multi-cat environment (in this instance, a home visit and adoption fee will apply). Priority given to super seniors (15 years and over).
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
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Twilight Cats Rescue's Facebook Page