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


Alma and Makko's Furry Friends

Cats for Rehoming at Alma and Makko's Furry FriendsBased in Biggleswade. A foster based organisation rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming abandoned, stray and surrendered cats within Bedfordshire & North Hertfordshire. All cats will be neutered before adoption. A strict plan for neutering will be made for kittens that are too young at the time of rehoming.
Please Note: This rescue is currently full and cannot take any new admissions until further notice. Please only contact them if you'd like to adopt a cat.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Help! Items Needed: Good quality items that can be auctioned to raise funds for rescue work are always welcome.
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Animal Action

Covering Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Barnet and Northamptonshire. Animal Action was formed in 1977 and works under the supervision of a veterinary surgeon. They rescue, foster, neuter where appropriate and find homes for abandoned and stray animals.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Please Note: This Shelter is currently full. Please contact them if you wish to adopt a cat.
Tel: 01908 375485 (Milton Keynes)
Tel: 02084 403025 (Barnet)
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Website: www.animal-action.org.uk

Animals At Risk Shelter

Registered Charity no. 1044094
Covering Luton, Harpenden, Hemel Hempstead, Hitchin, Stevenage, Berkhamsted and Tring. Animals at Risk is a no-kill rescue shelter for cats, offering re-homing, spaying/neutering, help and advice, and cat sponsorship. Any animals that are unable to be rehomed will be cared for long term the shelter. Animals At Risk Shelter is open to visitors every weekend, where you can meet the cats in their care, and hopefully find the perfect pet for you.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rehoming centre as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Cat Food Needed: Pet food donations always needed, even if it's only one tin, it all helps! (They will collect larger food donations if you give them a call)
Help! Cat Food Needed: You can sponsor one of their permanent residents, and visit them at the shelter for a cuddle and a stroke!
Rescue Shelter: 341 Ashcroft Road, Stopsley, Luton, Beds, LU2 9AE (shelter open Sat & Sun 11am - 3.30pm)
Tel: 01582 728853
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Website: www.animalsatriskshelter.org

Blue Cross - Hertfordshire Rehoming Centre

Registered Charity no. 224392
Rehoming cats, dogs, rabbits and ponies across Herts, Bucks and Beds.  As part of one of the oldest animal welfare charities, the centre is backed by years of experience in rehoming animals successfully. Their dedicated animal behaviour team assess the individual personalities of animals and address any behavioural problems before rehoming. Potential owners are 'screened' to ensure that they are matched to just the right pet for them. Cats and dogs are vet checked, wormed, de-flead, microchipped and neutered before rehoming.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rehoming centre as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rehoming Centre: Kimpton Bottom, Nr. Hitchin, Herts, SG4 8EU. Open 2pm - 4pm daily (Wednesday by appointment only)
Tel: 0300 777 1844
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Rehoming web page: Blue Cross Hertfordshire Rehoming Centre
National Website: www.bluecross.org.uk

Cat & Kitten Rescue

Cats for Rehoming at Cat & Kitten RescueRegistered Charity no. 1143780
Covering Herts, Beds, Bucks, North London and N.W. London. Taking in and caring for unwanted and abandoned cats and kittens and finding them kind and loving responsible homes. A rescue and rehoming service is also provided for cats and kittens, plus a trapping and neutering service for feral cats. They will also take in feral kittens under the age of 11 weeks, when it is possible to socialise and domesticate them. Also, they will help trap and spay/neuter individual feral cats and return them to their home environment, helping to reduce the future stray population. Operating from bases in Borehamwood, Harpenden, Harrow, Hatfield, Hemel Hempstead, Northolt and Watford.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Help! Volunteers Needed: Hours and work specification available to suit applicant.
Help! Fosterers Needed: Cat fosterers are also needed.
Support Shop: 140, Manor Way, Borehamwood. WD6 1QX
Tel: 07843 118 426 (Tuesday to Saturday 12-18.00 Sunday 12-14.)
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Website: catandkittenrescue.org.uk

Cat Welfare (Luton)

Based in Luton, helping cats across Beds and Herts. Cat Welfare Luton is a small home based rescue that prioritises ferals, strays, poorly and injured cats. They socialise feral kittens for rehoming and TNR/relocate adult cats. The majority of their cats and kittens have had a difficult life and need forever homes with new owners that are understanding of their past. All cats and kittens are neutered, chipped and vaccinated, unless under 4 months old then new owners are asked to adhere to a strict neutering policy and get them neutered by 4/5 months old. Kittens are only rehomed in pairs.
Please Note: Cat Welfare Luton is currently closed due to a premises move.
Help! Cat Food or Litter Needed: Adoption fees rarely cover costs, so donations of cat food or litter, it will help secure a place for a new cat or kitten in need.
Help! Fosterers and Rural Homes Needed: New foster homes are always needed, please get in touch if you would like to foster, or can offer an outdoor home in yards, stables or large gardens with shelter, all feral cats are neutered, chipped, flead and wormed and will provide excellent vermin control in exchange for food and a warm bed.
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Website: www.catwelfareluton.wixsite.com/catwelfareluton

Cats Protection - Bedford, Biggleswade & District

Registered Charity no. 203644
A small group of volunteers, helping unwanted and abandoned cats and kittens in North Bedfordshire (postcodes MK40 - MK45 & SG15 - SG19). The Branch runs a successful trap, neuter and return programme for ferals. They also promote neutering and offer support and advice on cat-related problems. All cats and kittens are neutered prior to adoption, young kittens are rehomed with full cost voucher to neuter at 4 months. You can support the branch by becoming a member, and receive a copy of their quarterly magazine, 'The Catalyst'.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Lost & Found Register: Please use branch contact details below.
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: Bedford, Biggleswade & District CP are always looking for new recruits to help out.
Help! Pen Sponsors Needed: 'Pen Sponsorships' helps cover the costs of caring for cats between homes. If you would like to sponsor a cat pen, do get in touch. Pen sponsorships make a great gift for the cat lover who has everything!
Support Shop: 12 The Springfield Centre, Orchard Street, off Elstow Road, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7PR (Open daily, Mon-Sat). Stocks Cats Protection catalogue goods, and lots more. Free parking.
Tel: 0345 260 2505
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/bedford
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Cats Protection - Luton, Dunstable & District

Registered Charity no. 203644
Covering Luton postcodes LU1 - LU7 & MK45 (South of A507 only - Westoning, Flitwick, Barton-Le-Clay). Helping unwanted and abandoned cats and kittens, rehabilitating and rehoming them where possible. The branch also offers information and advice about responsible cat ownership and promotes neutering as the only effective solution to the cat over-population. Cats are vet checked on admission, blood tested if at risk, de-flead and wormed, neutered (if old enough), vaccinated where required and microchipped prior to homing. The large costs involved in preparing a cat for re-homing as well as vets bills and food mean that the branch is always very grateful for any help and support.
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.
Postal Address: PO Box 2475, Luton, Beds, LU4 0YE.
Tel: 0345 371 2746
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/luton
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Cherry Tree Cat Rescue

Covering Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire & London. A small Cat and Kitten rescue centre based in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. Helping to take in unwanted and abandoned kittens and cats in order to find forever homes. All cats and kittens receive worming and flea treatment, and those who are old enough are neutered prior to rehoming.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Cat Food Needed: Donations of food and unwanted cat items are always welcome.
Help! Volunteers Needed: If you would like to help Cherry Tree Cat Rescue with their work, please contact them.
Tel: 07740346108
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Cherry Tree Cat Rescue Facebook Page

Feline Rescue

Cats for Rehoming at Feline RescueRegistered Charity no. 1203303
Based in Luton. Rescuing and re-homing unwanted, stray or mistreated cats and kittens in Luton, Dunstable, Hatfield and the surrounding area. All cats are neutered (if old enough), and medical care is provided for those in need. All volunteers care for the cats in their own homes until suitable permanent homes are found. All money is raised through fund raising and donation to cover food and vet bills. 
Adopt A Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Tel: 01582 732347
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Homeless Cat Rescue

Cats for Rehoming at Homeless Cat RescueRegistered Charity no. 1153052
Based in Luton, working across Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. Homeless cat rescue is a not for profit organisation. They work to trap, neuter and release feral cats and also try to rehome where it is at all possible. Cats are neutered prior to rehoming, and kittens are rehomed pending a signed agreement that the new owners will have them neutered when old enough. Home checks apply.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Tel: 01582 529009
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Website: www.homelesscatrescue.co.uk

Little Cottage Rescue

Cats for Rehoming at Little Cottage RescueCovering Beds, Bucks and Herts. Little Cottage Rescue help with various rescues around the Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire area. They are very experienced and carry out a lot of trap, neuter and return and take in and rehome cats and kittens where they can. They believe in neutering as soon as kittens are old enough and always carry out home checks. Kittens often available. If you could offer one or two a home, please get in touch. 
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Help! Fosterers Needed: New cat foster homes are urgently needed please!
Please Note: This Shelter is currently full. Please contact them if you wish to adopt a cat.
Tel: 01582 968817
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Luna Animal Rescue

Registered Charity no. 1163839
Based in Arlesey, rescuing animals without homes in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire. All cats are neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, wormed, flea treated and vet checked prior to adoption. They are cared for in home environments, and will be rehomed with a lifetime of rescue backup.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rescue as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Cat Fosterers Needed: Luna Animal Rescue are always keen to have more foster families on board, so they can help more animals in need. If you think you could foster, please contact them as below.
Tel: 07970 800530
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Website: www.lunaanimalrescue.org

National Animal Welfare Trust - Bedfordshire

Registered Charity no. 1094115
Covering Beds, Bucks, Northants and Herts. Since 1972 HULA ('Home for Unwanted and Lost Animals'), have provided a refuge for abandoned or unwanted animals until they can be re-homed. National Animal Welfare Trust - Buckinghamshire HULA has a non-destruction policy.
Adopt A Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Support Shop: High St, Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes. Open Monday - Saturday 9am to 4pm.
Rescue Centre: Glebe Farm, Salford Road, Aspley Guise, Milton Keynes, MK17 8HZ. Open 1pm – 3pm Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays, although open on Bank Holiday Mondays)
Tel: 01908 584000
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Website: www.nawt.org.uk/centres/bedfordshire

Rehoming Animal Telephone Service (RATS)

Registered charity no. 803364
Rescuing and rehoming cats, dogs and small mammals to good, loving homes, in the Beds / Herts area. RATS help with rescue, neutering, behaviour and socialising work and many other aspects of rehoming animals. The cats and small mammals are fostered in the Bedford area by volunteers and the rescue has a policy never to have a healthy animal put to sleep, simply because no home has been found.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rehoming centre as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rehoming Centre: Highfields, Hare Street, Nr Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 0AD
Support Shop: 15b Hitchin Street, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8AX
Cats - Tel: 01767 681157
Dogs - Tel: 01763 289827
Small Mammals - Tel: 01234 342150
Lost & Found - Tel: 01234 822877
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Website: www.rats-animalrescue.co.uk

RSPCA - Bedfordshire North

Registered Charity no. 202037
Covering North and East Bedfordshire. Supporting the RSPCA Inspectorate with all animals that they collect and rescue. The branch aims to give animals of all shapes and sizes the chance to be adopted to forever homes.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the branch as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Lost & Found Register: The branch operates a Lost & Found Register.
Tel: 01234 266965
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Website: www.rspca.org.uk/local/bedfordshire-north-branch
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

RSPCA - Bedfordshire South

Registered Charity no. 259020
Rehoming across South Bedfordshire - from Luton, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard through to Ampthill, Toddington and Flitwick. Promoting kindness to animals, and offering advice on pet problems. The branch also undertakes fostering and rehoming of unwanted animals. The branch carries out vital animal welfare work throughout the local area.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Fosterers Needed: Good foster homes always needed for animals waiting to be rehomed.
Tel: 07510 390 872
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Website: www.rspca.org.uk/local/bedfordshire-south-branch
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

RSPCA - Milton Keynes & North Bucks

Registered Charity no. 275415
A small but dedicated group of volunteers rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming stray, abused & unwanted animals. Each year they help hundreds of animals in need or distress. All adult cats are neutered, microchipped, treated for fleas and worms, and will also have had (at least) their first vaccinations before rehoming. Public help and support is vital to their work.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Neutering Assistance: The branch can help towards the cost of neutering cats for people on low incomes.
Lost & Found Register: They also run a Lost & Found register for the area, contact details below.
Postal Address: PO Box 4586, Milton Keynes, Bucks, MK12 6ZS
Tel: 01908 611179 (Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm)
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Website: www.rspcamiltonkeynes.co.uk
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

Stray Cat Rescue

Cats for Rehoming at Stray Cat RescueRegistered Charity No. 1098984
Based in Dunstable, rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming cats and kittens throughout Bedfordshire. Adult cats are neutered before adoption, or rehomed with a neutering voucher if too young. Home checks apply.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Tel: 01525 875993 or 07985 662712
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Website: www.straycatrescue.org.uk

T.A.C.O Cat Rescue Luton

Cats for Rehoming at T.A.C.O Cat Rescue LutonBased in Luton. Rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming unwanted cats and kittens in Luton, Dunstable and surrounding areas. All cats and kittens will be microchipped and neutered before leaving the rescue.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Tel: 07841 676151 or 07528 477180
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Website: www.tacocatsrescueluton.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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