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


Alley Cats Rescue

Based near Slough, rehoming cats and kittens in Buckinghamshire. Ensuring all cats are neutered and vet checked before they are rehomed. Alley Cats also aid in the Trap, Neuter and Return of cats to a site if there are people there who can feed them.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 07712 670 574
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Website: www.alleycatsrescue.co.uk

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

Banbury Animal Rescue and Kindness Service (B.A.R.K.S.)

Registered Charity no. 1064556
Rescuing and rehoming in North Oxfordshire & parts of Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire & Warwickshire. BARKS takes in stray & unwanted cats, kittens, rabbits & guinea pigs and finds them good, caring, approved homes. The animals are cared for by fosterers until new homes are found. Prospective adopters are subject to a home visit and an adoption fee is payable, (a non-refundable deposit is required if you wish to reserve a cat or kitten). BARKS receives no grants or funding, so all costs are covered by adoption fees, donations & fundraising.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Lost & Found Register: B.A.R.K.S (along with the Banbury Guardian newspaper Online) maintain a local register of lost & found pets
Help! Volunteers Needed: More helpers are needed for fundraising events, e.g. bingo nights, jumble sales, car boots, toy tombolas and store collections.
Help! Items Needed: Good quality books, games, clothes, bric-a-brac etc. always needed for fundraising.
Postal Address: 47 Park End, Bodicote, Oxfordshire, 0X15 4DQ.
Adoption Tel: 07518 658357
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Website: www.barks.org.uk

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

Cats Protection - Chiltern

Cats for Rehoming at Cats Protection - ChilternRegistered Charity no. 203644
Covering postcode areas: HP5, HP16-23, HP27, OX9 and OX39. The branch rescue and rehome cats and kittens in their area, which may have come in for various reasons; the cats are cared for in foster homes until the right, loving home can be found. Chiltern Cats Protection also have a dedicated feral trapping team and always have ferals available as mousers!
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.
Postal Address: Chiltern Cats Protection, Claydon House Business Centre, 1 Edison Road, Aylesbury, HP19 8TE
Tel: 0345 260 2396
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/chiltern
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Cats Protection - High Wycombe & South Bucks

Registered Charity no. 203644
Rescuing and rehoming cats in need in the following postcode areas: HP6 to HP15 and SL7 to SL9. The branch cares for abandoned and unwanted cats and kittens, in foster homes, until they can find them new homes. All cats are neutered to prevent further unwanted litters, vaccinated, microchipped, and vet-checked, and have been treated for fleas and worms.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Lost & Found Register: The branch operates a Lost & Found register for the area. Tel as below or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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: High Wycombe & South Bucks CP are appealing for more Cat Fosterers. Please get in touch as below if you can help.
General Enquiries - Tel: 01494 629037 or Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
Cat Adoption - Tel: 07712 677487 or Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Website: www.cats.org.uk/highwycombe
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Cats Protection - Milton Keynes & District

Registered Charity no. 203644
Covering Milton Keynes, Buckingham, Olney, Newport Pagnell, Winslow, Woburn Sands and surrounding villages. This busy branch homes around 170 unwanted, abandoned and surrendered cats and kittens each year. Cats are cared for in foster homes until a permanent new home is found. All homes are visited prior to adoption, to ensure mutual suitability! They often have feral or semi feral cats seeking homes too!
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.
Microchipping: A free microchipping service is offered to owners of cats homed through the branch.
Lost & Found Register: For Lost & Found cats please complete the appropriate form on their website.
Postal Address: PO Box 4557, Milton Keynes, MK19 7ZS
Tel: 01908 984799
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/milton-keynes
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

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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Four Paws Cat Rescue

Cats for Rehoming at Four Paws Cat RescueRegistered Charity no. 1138455
Covering Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Rescuing and rehoming domestic cats in the area, and offering advice on cat care. All cats are neutered prior to rehoming, and home checks carried out.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Postal Address: Four Paws Cat Rescue, 2 Wheatley Road, Forest Hill, Oxford, OX33 1EH.
Tel: 07872 450879 (Viewing by appointment only)
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Website: www.fourpawscatrescue.org.uk

Halo Animal Rescue

Based in Slough. Halo Animal Rescue come to the aid of domestic animals within Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. Rescued animals are placed in foster care until forever homes become available. All cats will be vet checked, vaccinated, microchipped, treated for fleas and worms, and are neutered (if over 6 months) before adoption.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 07971 756494
Email: Contact Via Halo Animal Rescue's Facebook Page
Halo Animal Rescue's Facebook Page

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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Maidenhead Cat Rescue

Reg. Charity No: 1166929
Covering Maidenhead and surrounding areas. Maidenhead Cat Rescue aims to is find loving homes for stray and abandoned cats and kittens, and to encourage the neutering of cats. All cats / kittens are vet checked, mircochipped, flea treated and wormed before adoption. Maidenhead Cat Rescue also provide trap, neuter and return of feral cats, or rehomes them to farms and stables.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 01628 620909
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Website: www.maidenheadcatrescue.weebly.com

Marjorie Nash Cat Rescue

Cats for Rehoming at Marjorie Nash Cat RescueRegistered Charity no. 1059523
Based in High Wycombe. A charity which re-homes cats and kittens in the Chiltern and South Bucks areas. If you are looking for a cat or kitten for your family, they can help with advice and match the right cat for your family and home. Visits to see the cats are limited and are dependant on the individual fosterer. We are happy to send videos and more pictures of the cats once home locations have been approved.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Tel: 01494 722279
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Website: www.marjorienashcatrescue.org.uk

Mini Beasts Rescue

Cats for Rehoming at Mini Beasts RescueBased in Aylesbury. Taking in unwanted, abandoned, abused and neglected animals throughout Buckinghamshire. All cats are given love, care treatments and are rehabilitated ready for their forever homes. Age permitting, they will also be neutered before rehoming. Those too young will be rehomed with an agreement for the owner to arrange neutering when the cat is of age.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Tel: 07990 728077
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Website: www.minibeastsrescue.co.uk

MK Cat Rescue

Registered Charity no. 1166769
Based in Milton Keynes, covering Buckinghamshire. MK Cat Rescue is passionate about giving unwanted or stray cats a second chance by providing temporary homes. The cats are vet checked and vaccinated, microchipped and neutered prior to rehoming. MK Cat Rescue also provides assistance with managing feral colonies.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rescue as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Fosterers Needed: Please contact as below if you are interested in becoming a foster home.
Tel: 07741 510 799
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MK Cat Rescue's Facebook Page

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

RSPCA - Blackberry Farm Animal Centre

Registered Charity no. 1046543
Based in Aylesbury. At Blackberry Farm most of the animals have been rescued from neglect and bad treatment by their previous owners. They look after dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, farm animals and many other types of small domestic animals and at any one time could be caring for over 200 animals.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rehoming centre as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rehoming Centre: Quainton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 4RJ (Open by Appointment only 10.30am-3.30pm Tue-Sun, closed Monday)
Tel: 0300 123 0752
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Website: www.rspca.org.uk/local/blackberry-farm-animal-centre
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

RSPCA - Buckinghamshire South

Registered Charity no. 243352
Based in High Wycombe, covering south Buckinghamshire. A self-funded branch of the RSPCA run entirely by volunteers, rehoming hundreds of cats, and many small animals and birds each year. They also offer advice and welfare / neutering support.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the branch as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Support Shops: 10 High Street, Princes Risborough, HP27 0AX. / 47 High Street, Chesham, HP5 1BW. / 68 High Street, Burnham, SL1 7JT.
Tel: 07340 445936
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Website: www.rspca.org.uk/local/aboutus/contactus/-/rspca/buckinghamshire-south-branch
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

RSPCA - Chiltern Branch

Registered Charity no. 275326
Based in Aylesbury, covering Buckinghamshire. The RSPCA Chiltern Branch has many cats and kittens looking for new homes. All animals are neutered, microchipped and vaccinated (where appropriate) before they are rehomed.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the branch as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help with Vet Costs: Available for pets of those on low incomes, but this is limited to their local area.
Postal Address: Chiltern RSPCA, PO Box 1019, Aylesbury, HP22 9LZ.
Cat Adoption - Tel: 07584 964794
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Website: www.rspca.org.uk/local/chiltern-branch
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

RSPCA - Hillingdon, Slough, Windsor, Kingston & District

Registered charity no. 263515
Area covered: Hillingdon, Uxbridge, Slough, Windsor, Kingston, Ashford, New Malden. The Hillingdon Clinic provides veterinary services for the area. The branch are also continuously finding homes for cats and other animals.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Low Cost Veterinary Treatment: Offering low cost veterinary treatment for pets of those on low incomes.
Clinic & Rehoming Centre:
Hillingdon Clinic, 16 Crescent Parade, Uxbridge Rd, Hillingdon, London, UB10 0LG. 
Homing Enquiries Tel: 01895 833417 (Rehoming Times: Mondays 5pm - 7pm, and Wednesdays 4pm - 6pm)
Clinic Enquiries Tel: 01895 231 435 (Veterinary Clinic Times 9am-5pm Mon-Fri)
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Website: www.rspca.org.uk/local/hillingdon-slough-windsor-kingston-and-district-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

Thames Valley Animal Welfare

Registered Charity no. 900616
Based in Henley. TVAW is a small charity based in the Henley on Thames, Reading, and Maidenhead areas and aims to rehome its cats and kittens within approximately a 20 mile radius of Henley. Currently rehoming on average 400 plus cats per year - all cats are neutered when taken into the shelter. The work of the charity is undertaken entirely by volunteers and they are completely dependent on donations to fund their work.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Neutering Assistance: TVAW operates a reduced cost neutering scheme.
Lost & Found Register: TVAW operates a Lost and Found register for Reading, Maidenhead and Henley on Thames.
Postal Address: TVAW, PO Box 3139, Reading, RG1 9FQ.
Tel: 01189 722082
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Website: www.tvaw.org.uk

Travis Cat Rescue

Based in Newton Longville and rehoming within a 20 mile radius. Travis Cat Rescue is an independent shelter for cats and kittens in need, they specialise in rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing services. The rescue believe in giving every cat and kitten the chance of a happy life and a loving home. 
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes
Tel: 07873 318184 (Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm)
Email: Via the Contact Us Form on the Travis Cat Rescue Website
Website: www.traviscatrescue.com

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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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