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


Blue Cross - Suffolk Rehoming Centre

Cats for Rehoming at Blue Cross - Suffolk Rehoming CentreRegistered 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

Brambles Animal Sanctuary

Covering Downham Market. A small, self funded, animal sanctuary based in Denver. Helping unwanted and stray animals find new, loving homes.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 01366 388456
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Brambles Animal Sanctuary Facebook Page

C.A.T.S. - Catch and Treat Strays

Registered Charity no: 1153666
Based in Fakenham, finding homes for unowned cats and kittens in Norfolk. C.A.T.S. catch, neuter and arrange necessary veterinary treatment for stray and feral cats before finding them suitable homes / placements. All cats aged 4 months and older are neutered before homing.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 01328 878517
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C.A.T.S. - Catch and Treat Strays Facebook Page

Cat Sanctuary Norfolk

Based in King’s Lynn, covering the Norfolk area. A small rescue, experienced in hand rearing abandoned kittens, rehoming cats and carrying out feral trap neuter and re-release. All cats and kittens for adoption will be microchipped and will have had at least their first vaccination. Flea and worm treatment will be up to date. They will also be neutered, unless they are too young in which case a neutering voucher will be issued.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 07765 822808
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Website: www.catsanctuarynorfolk.com

Cat Welfare Wisbech

Registered charity no. 1097808
Based in Wisbech. Covering Wisbech and surrounding villages. The charity takes in stray, abandoned and unwanted cats and kittens, rehoming them to loving new homes. All cats over six months of age are neutered. They also offer help with trapping and neutering feral cats. Fundraising events are held throughout the year to raise funds for the upkeep of the cats and the ever increasing veterinary costs. These include bingo, tombolas, jumble sales, a local market stall and a quarterly newsletter with updates on the cats and fosterers.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Neutering Assistance: A reduced price neutering scheme is available at participating vets in the Wisbech area. Please contact as below for more details.
Help! Cat Sponsors Needed: Contact the shelter if you would like to sponsor a cat in their care.
Tel: 07918 869503
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Cat Welfare Wisbech's Facebook Page

Cats Protection - Anglia Coastal

Registered Charity no. 203644
Based in Lowestoft, covering postcodes NR30-NR35. Helping stray and unwanted cats and kittens in Great Yarmouth, Gorleston, Lowestoft, Beccles, Bungay and surrounding areas to find new, loving homes. All cats are health checked, vaccinated, microchipped, neutered where old enough, and have received flea and worm treatments.
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: There is a Lost & Found cats section on their website, linked below.
Tel: 0345 371 4202 (Mon - Fri 8.30 am - 6 pm, Sat 9 am - 3 pm)
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/waveney
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Cats Protection - Breckland

Registered Charity no. 203644
Covering postcode areas, IP24, IP26, IP27 & IP28, which includes Thetford, Brandon, Mildenhall, Hockwold, Feltwell etc. Breckland Branch has been helping rescue and rehome cats since October 2002 through their small but dedicated band of fosterers. 
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: 01842 810018
Email: via the ’Contact Us’ form on the Cats Protection Breckland website
Website: www.cats.org.uk/breckland
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Cats Protection - Dereham Adoption Centre

Registered Charity no. 203644
The adoption centre cares for rescued and unwanted cats and kittens; ensuring that they are vet checked, neutered (where old enough), microchipped and vaccinated, before finding them loving homes. 
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rehoming centre 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 Centre: Dereham Adoption Centre, Hoe Road, Longham, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2RP. (Please call in the first instance between 8am-5pm daily).
Tel: 01362 687919
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/dereham
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Cats Protection - Downham Market Cat Adoption Centre

Cats for Rehoming at Cats Protection - Downham Market Cat Adoption CentreRegistered Charity no. 203644
Covering Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, South Lincs & Suffolk. All cats & kittens are homed neutered, microchipped, have had at least their first vaccination, are treated for fleas & worms and come with 4 weeks free pet insurance. If you are looking to adopt a new feline companion, you will be spoilt for choice! If you are thinking of rehoming your cat, tailored support is available.
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.
Rehoming Centre
: Downham Market Adoption Centre, Wards Chase, Stowbridge, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3NN. Open 11am - 2pm daily, closed Tuesday. Appointments preferred. Calls and emails picked up between 9am & 4pm, everyday except Tuesday.
Tel: 01366 382311
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/downhammarket
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Cats Protection - North Walsham & District

Registered Charity no. 203644
Based in North Walsham. The branch rescue and rehome many, many cats over the course of a year. They always have cats looking for new homes. Their website gives lots of helpful advice on cat care, and common feline health concerns. See the Cats Protection - North Walsham & District website to find out about current fundraising events.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the branch as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Neutering Assistance: 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: 01692 535858
Email: Via the contact form on the Cats Protection North Walsham & District website.
Website: www.cats.org.uk/northwalsham
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Cats Protection - Norwich & District

Registered Charity no. 203644
Based in Norwich. Rescuing stray and unwanted cats and kittens - rehabilitating and re-homing them where possible in the Norwich area. Home checks will take place prior to adoption. All cats are microchipped, vaccinated, wormed and up to date with flea treatment; they also come with one month’s free insurance.
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: A lost and found service is also provided at the Norwich & District branch.
Postal Address: Norwich and District Cats Protection, PO Box 3420, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 7LD.
Tel: 0345 494 1900
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/norwich
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Douglas Sanctuary for Cats (The)

Cats for Rehoming at Douglas Sanctuary for CatsBased in Kings Lynn. A small sanctuary for garden colony and stray cats in north Norfolk. All cats ready for re-homing are neutered, micro-chipped and up to date with vaccinations and flea and worm treatments. They have also been tested for FIV / FeLV.
Please Note: The Douglas Sanctuary are unable to take-in unwanted pet cats. Please only contact them if you would like to adopt.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Help! Cat Fosterers Needed: If you have a spare room / secure area of your house and can help cats learn to trust human interaction, please contact the sanctuary about fostering.
Tel: 07900 200819
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The Douglas Sanctuary for Cats - Facebook Page

East Coast Pet Rescue

Cats for Rehoming at East Coast Pet RescueBased in Great Yarmouth. A small rescue who's primary aim is to rescue and rehabilitate animals in need throughout Great Yarmouth and the surrounding area. They can offer help and advice for those experiencing difficulties looking after their pets, and will assist with rehoming. Animals are cared for in a home environment until they find their forever homes. All cats over 4 months old will he neutered before rehoming.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Tel: 07555 928600
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East Coast Pet Rescue Facebook Page

F.A.I.T.H. Animal Rescue

Based at Hickling near Norwich. F.A.I.T.H. is a progressive animal rescue centre, where animal welfare comes first. All dogs and cats are wormed, vaccinated, micro chipped and most leave with four weeks free pet insurance. They have a full neutering policy and home checks are also carried out.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rescue Centre: F.A.I.T.H. Animal Rescue, Stubb Road, Hickling, nr Norwich, NR12 0BW. Open by Appointment Only.
Tel: 01692 598 312
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Website: www.faithanimalrescue.org.uk

Feline Care Cat Rescue

Registered Charity no. 1144830
Covering Norfolk and North Suffolk. A purpose built Cat Rescue Centre set in three acres of rural tranquility, offering cats a loving home whilst finding them new forever homes. Feline Care Cat Rescue also carries out therapeutic work with feral and nervous cats. Every cat taken in at the shelter is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. Home checks apply.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rescue Centre: Feline Care Cat Rescue, Roudham Road, East Harling, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2QN
Tel: 01953 718529
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Website: www.felinecare.org.uk

Hallswood Animal Sanctuary

Based near Norwich. Although predominantly a wildlife rescue, Hallswood Animal Sanctuary helps many cats and kittens find loving homes every year. Those that can't be rehomed can remain at the sanctuary. Cats and kittens will be neutered before the adoption, or must remain inside until old enough for neutering.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the sanctuary as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Volunteers and Cat Fosters Needed: If you'd like to help Hallswood Animal Sanctuary with their work, contact them using the details below.
Help! Items Needed: Donations of cat and dog biscuits, tinned cat-food, hay, rabbit food, wood shavings, newspapers, towels and blankets are always welcome.
Address: Hallswood Animal Sanctuary, Shortthorn Rd, Stratton Strawless, Norwich, NR10 5NU.
Tel: 07549 991920
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Hallswood Cats - Facebook Page

Lost and Found Cats Norwich

Rescuing and rehoming lost and stray cats that cannot be reunited with their owners. Adult cats will be vet checked, deflead, wormed, neutered, vaccinated and microchipped before rehoming. Kittens will have been vet checked, microchipped, deflead, wormed, had their first vaccination and will be rehomed with an RSPCA voucher for reduced cost neutering.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rescue as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Lost & Found Register: See Lost and Found Cats Norwich Facebook Group
Microchipping: Lost and Found Cats Norwich can microchip your cat in your own home from, just £7.50.
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Website: www.lostandfoundcatsnorwich.org

Millies Wishes

Cats for Rehoming at Millies WishesBased in Great Yarmouth, covering postcodes NR30, NR31, NR32 & NR33. A small independent rescue, taking in cats in need and finding them suitable forever homes. All cats are vet checked, vaccinated, microchipped, treated for fleas and worms and neutered if old enough (or recalled for neutering when old enough). Subject to home visit and adoption fee.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Help! Saleable Items Needed: Good quality, preloved items are always welcome to help cover veterinary costs.
Tel: 07920 054650
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Newmarket Cats

Registered Charity no. 1089460
Based in Newmarket. Caring for more mature cats in their own environment. Adult cats available for rehoming.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the branch as below to ask about cats needing homes.
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North Norfolk Cats Lifeline Trust

Registered Charity No: 1181019
Based in Antingham, near North Walsham. Welcoming stray and abandoned cats who will be adopted into loving homes. All will be neutered, microchipped, wormed, de-flead and inoculated against cat flu and enteritis before adoption. Those not suited to rehoming can stay at the sanctuary for the remainder of their lives.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Volunteers Needed: If you have some time available to help in the catteries both mornings and / or afternoons, please contact North Norfolk Cats Lifeline Trust using the details below.
Sanctuary Address: Antingham Village Hall, Cromer Road, Antingham, North Walsham, NR28 0NL. Visits to the sanctuary are by appointment only.
Tel: 01263 822560
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North Norfolk Cats Lifeline Trust’s Facebook

PACT (People for Animal Care Trust) Animal Sanctuary

Registered Charity no. 1045251
Covering Norfolk and North Suffolk. The sanctuary rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes all kinds of animals including wildlife. Good homes are especially needed for elderly animals. The sanctuary specialises in helping abused animals return to health and enabling them to find loving homes.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the sanctuary as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rehoming Centre: River Farm, Woodrising, Near Hingam, Norfolk, NR9 4PJ. (Open by appointment only)
Tel: 01362 820775
Email: Via the contact form on the PACT website.
Website: www.pactsanctuary.org

RSPCA - East Norfolk

Registered Charity no. 206296
Covering Great Yarmouth, Gorelston and north towards Cromer. Carrying out rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of animals in need. All animals are health checked, neutered, microchipped, vaccinated and given flea and worm treatments before being rehomed. Animals too young to be neutered are rehomed with a neutering voucher, to be done when old enough. Home checks are carried out by the branch, and they do not rehome to busy main roads.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Neutering Assistance: Neutering vouchers available to those on means tested benefits: Tel: 01493 858936
Animal Welfare Clinic: For the treatment of pets owned by those in receipt of a means tested benefit: RSPCA Great Yarmouth Clinic, Tarworks Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1QR - Tel: 01493 858936. This clinic is open on Tues and Thurs 9:00am-4:00pm by Appointment only. Fri 3:00pm-4:00pm for flea/wormer and neutering vouchers only.
Please Note: Viewing is by appointment only as all cats and dogs are housed / fostered elsewhere. 
Tel: 0300 102 4472 (9am - 5pm, weekdays)
Clinic Tel: 01493 858936
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Website: www.rspcaeastnorfolk.co.ukwww.rspca.org.uk/local/findapet/-/rspca/east-norfolk-branch
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

RSPCA - Mid-Norfolk & North Suffolk

Registered Charity no. 206629
Covering Norwich, Attleborough, Mundford, Fakenham and Sheringham. All cats at the branch are vet checked, microchipped, neutered, fully vaccinated, treated for fleas and worms before rehoming. They also have 4 weeks free insurance.
Adopt a Cat:  Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 0303 040 1565 (Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm)
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Website: www.rspcanorwich.org.uk
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

RSPCA - West Norfolk Rehoming Centre

Registered Charity no. 206572
Based on the outskirts of Kings Lynn. The West Norfolk RSPCA Rehoming Centre is an independent branch of the RSPCA, rehoming dogs, cats and other small animals. The branch has been operating for over 30 years and views itself as a stepping stone to any animal's forever home.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rehoming Centre: West Norfolk RSPCA Rehoming Centre, Eau Brink Bank, Tilney All Saints, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 4SQ.
Tel: 01553 618889 (Monday to Saturday from 11am to 3pm, closed Wednesday)
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Website: www.westnorfolkrspca.org.uk
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

Siamese: Siamese Cat Welfare Trust

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

Venture Farm Cat Rescue

Registered Charity no. 1015098
Based in Mattishall. The trust rescues, cares for, neuters and rehomes many cats. They are always looking for loving new homes for their rescued felines, including some FIV positive cats needing indoor homes. 
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Microchipping: Low-cost microchipping service available. Contact the rescue for an appointment.
Help! Volunteers Needed: Venture Farm are very happy to hear from anyone wishing to volunteer their help. There is always plenty to do!
Help! Quality Goods Needed: The trust is always grateful for donations of goods suitable for resale, and will be pleased to receive them at their support shop, or Rehoming Centre.
Support Shop: Norwich Street, Dereham (Open Monday - Saturday 9.30am and 4.30pm).
Rehoming Centre: Thuxton Road, Mattishall, Norfolk, NR20 3LB (Open by appointment only)
Tel: 01362 850352
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Website: www.venturefarm.co.uk

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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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