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Cat and kitten rehoming centres covering Leicestershire. Adopt a cat from your local rescue shelter.

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Organisations are listed alphabetically. Please browse through the page to locate rescues nearest you.


Cat Action Trust (1977) - Nuneaton & Hinckley

Registered Charity no. 801245
Covering Nuneaton, Hinckley and surrounding villages. CAT77's policy is to help feral cats by limiting their numbers through neutering and returning to site, and by finding homes for kittens and tame stray cats. The charity has a no-kill policy, and is run entirely by volunteers.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
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Website: www.cat77nuneatonandhinckley.com

Cat Aid Team - Feral Friends

Based in Hinckley, covering Lutterworth, Hinckley, Leicester and all villages within those areas. CAT - Feral Friends aims to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome abandoned, stray and feral cats, and domesticate any kittens so they may live a happy life with a family. All cats and kittens over 2lbs will be neutered before rehoming.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 01455 272619 or 07860 126583
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Website: www.catferalfriends.wixsite.com/cats

Cats In Need

Cats for Rehoming at Cats In NeedRegistered Charity no. 1042283
Based in Hinckley, Leicestershire. Cats In Need rescue and rehome cats in Nuneaton, Hinckley & surrounding areas.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Tel: 07804 742246

Cats Protection - Leicester & County

Registered Charity no. 203644
Rescuing and re-homing cats and kittens in Leicestershire. The branch also provide cat care information, promote the benefits of neutering, and seek to educate people of all ages about cats and their care.
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: 0116 416 1306
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/leicester
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

CRG Animal Rescue

Cats for Rehoming at CRG Animal RescueCovering Warwickshire, Leicestershire and Northamptonshire. CRG Animal Rescue is a foster based rescue organisation, taking in unwanted or stray cats/kittens, rabbits and guinea pigs. All cats are vet treated as required, vaccinated and neutered before adoption.
Adopt A Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Tel: 07564 335583
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CRG Animal Rescue Facebook Page

Harley's Hounds Animal Rescue

Registered Charity no: 1161902
Based in Swadlincote, covering Burton on Trent, Derby, Swadlincote, Uttoxeter and Leicester. Rescuing and rehabilitating dogs, cats and other small animals. All adult cats are neutered before adoption, and kittens are rehomed with strict contracts to be neutered when ready.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rescue as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 07879 569870 or 07456 563848
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Website: www.harleyshounds.org

Kitty Cafe Cat Rescue (Nottingham)

Based in Nottingham, rehoming in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire. Kitty Café is a re-homing and care facility for rescued cats and kittens as well as a café. Cats are cared for until they find their forever home. All cats are vet checked, vaccinated, neutered and microchipped prior to homing. Anyone interested in adopting one of the cats will go through a vetting process, to ensure a suitable home for each cat. Kitty Café also has a branch in Leeds.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rehoming centre as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rehoming Centre & Cafe: 31-37 Friar Lane, Nottingham, NG1 6DD
Open: 10am - 6pm daily (open to 7pm on Saturdays)
Tel: 0115 924 2214
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Website: www.kittycafe.co.uk/locations/nottingham

Leicester Animal Aid

Cats for Rehoming at Leicester Animal AidRegistered Charity no. 242560
Based near Leicester. Leicester Animal Aid is a rescue and rehoming centre for cats and dogs which covers the majority of the UK. All cats are neutered before adoption, and kittens will be rehomed with a voucher for neutering, when they are old enough.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Rehoming Centre: Huncote Pet Rescue Centre, Elmwood Farm, Forest Rd, Huncote, Leicestershire, LE9 3LE.
Tel: 01455 888257
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Website: www.leicesteranimalaid.org.uk

Leicester Animal Rescue

Registered Charity no. 509784
Covering Leicestershire. Leicester Animal Rescue has many dogs and cats seeking kind, permanent homes. All are microchipped and up to date with flea and worm treatment, and adults are neutered. Please call to book a viewing (viewing times 12 - 3pm 7 days a week)
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rehoming centre as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rehoming Centre: Fair Winds, Tilton Rd, Billesdon, Leicester, LE7 9FF (By Appointment Only.)
Tel: 0116 259 9399
Website: www.leicesteranimalrescue.co.uk

Loughborough Kitten Rescuers

Based in Loughborough, covering Leicestershire. Concentrating on stray mums and kittens on the streets, however at certain times of year Loughborough Kitten Rescuers can also take in others in need. All cats / kittens will be microchipped, and rehomed with five week’s pet insurance. Those over 5 months will also be neutered (those too young will be homed under contract to neuter when ready).
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
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Loughborough Kitten Rescuers Facebook Page

Meow and Furever Cat Rescue

Cats for Rehoming at Meow and Furever Cat RescueRegistered Charity No: 1205864
Based in Nottingham. A small, foster-based animal rescue specialising in rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing cats & kittens in the East Midlands. All cats have been vet checked, neutered if old enough, microchipped and treated for fleas and worms. Kittens that are too young, are rehomed with a Neuter / Chip contract. Cats can only be taken in by appointment, and Meow and Furever Cat Rescue operates a waiting list.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Help! Volunteers Needed: If you can help by providing foster space, transport runs or assistance with fundraising, please contact Meow and Furever as below.
Tel: 07419 908324
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Website: meowandfurever.co.uk

Nine and a Half Lives Cat Rescue

Please note: This rescue only covers the Rutland area of Leicestershire.
Based in Uppingham. NAAHL provides foster care for stray and feral cats until suitable homes can be found. They also carry out trap, neuter and return of feral cats. Cats will be vet treated, neutered and microchipped by the rescue.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Cat Food Needed: Contact NAAHL for details of how to donate.
Tel: 07967 537855
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NAAHL Facebook Page

Redgate Farm Animal Sanctuary

Registered Charity no. 1036506
Based near Leicester. Redgate Farm Animal Sanctuary takes in and cares for domestic animals, farm animals, birds and fowl. They rehome domestic animals such as cats, poultry, rabbits and guinea-pigs. All cats are neutered before adoption.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rehoming Centre & Sanctuary: 233 Shaw Lane, Markfield, Leicester, Leics. LE67 9PW.
Tel: 01530 243925
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Website: www.redgatefarmanimalsanctuary.co.uk

Roxies Rescue

Covering Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and the West Midlands - although can rehome nationwide. Taking in both stray cats, and cats from private homes, that owners can no longer keep. All cats are neutered before they leave the rescue. Kittens that are too young, are rehomed with a neuter contract. Home Checks Apply.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 07592 722033 (between 10am and 5pm)
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Website: www.roxiesrescue.org

RSPCA - Leicestershire, Peterborough & Rutland (Woodside Animal Centre)

Registered Charity no. 222621
Woodside Animal Centre is part of the independent RSPCA branch network. They take in and care for stray and unwanted pets and aid the recovery and return of injured wildlife to their habitat. They also rehabilitate and rehome animal victims of cruelty.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rehoming centre as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rehoming Centre: 190 Scudamore Road, Leicester, LE3 1UQ. Open: Mon, Tue, Wed and Sun - 10am to 4pm by appointment only.
Leicestershire Area Tel: 0116 233 6677
Peterborough Area Tel: 07923 230423 (9am-5pm Mon-Fri)
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Website: www.rspcaleicester.org.uk
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

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Cinnamon Trust - Homes Needed UK Wide
Cat Fosterers and permanent homes always needed. The Cinnamon Trust (the National Charity for the elderly, the terminally ill and their pets, Reg. charity. 293399) are looking for more volunteer homes throughout the UK. Pet free homes are needed for short-term fostering of cats whose owners are in hospital or respite care. Permanent homes needed for cats whose owners have died or who are no longer able to care for them. The Cinnamon Trust is not a rescue shelter and cannot take unwanted cats in. Please contact the Trust as follows if you could help: Tel. 01736 757900 or visit: www.cinnamon.org.uk

 

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