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Cat and kitten rehoming centres covering Derbyshire. 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.


8 Lives Cat Rescue

Cats for Rehoming at 8 Lives Cat RescueRegistered Charity no. 1172332
Established in Sheffield in 2013. 8 Lives Cat Rescue is small home-based rescue, rehoming mainly in Sheffield and the surrounding area, including parts of North Derbyshire. However, they will travel further to find the right home for cats with more complex needs. All cats are health checked, vaccinated, microchipped and treated for fleas and worms before adoption. If old enough they are also neutered. Those too young are rehomed with an adoption agreement that they are neutered as appropriate. 8 Lives Cat Rescue are very happy to keep in touch with adopters and offer support and advice, or just share photos!
Adopt A Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
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Website: www.8livescatrescue.com

Ashbourne Animal Welfare

Registered Charity No. 1014249
Based in Ashbourne. This registered charity has helped thousands of animals in need since its formation in 1990. They care for and re-home unwanted and stray dogs and cats, ensuring they are neutered prior to rehoming. They are also actively reducing the future number of stray cats by neutering feral cat colonies. Their shelter can accommodate up to 40 dogs and 30 cats, and includes specialist isolation and recovery areas, and a feline maternity wing. Loving, permanent homes are always needed for the many animals in their care.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rehoming centre as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Volunteers Needed: Any volunteer help is always extremely welcome.
Rehoming Centre: 'The Ark', Wyaston Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1NB. Please Note: Viewing animals is by appointment only, please telephone as below:
Tel: 01335 300494 
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Website: www.ashbourneanimalwelfare.org

Blue Cross - Rolleston Rehoming Service

Registered Charity no. 224392 
Based in Burton-on-Trent. Rehoming cats via the Blue Cross Home Direct scheme in Staffordshire, Derbyshire etc. (areas within 30 minutes travel from the centre). Visit the Blue Cross website for more information on Blue Cross Home Direct.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rehoming Centre: Hilda Archer Sanctuary, Dovecliff Road, Rolleston-on-Dove, Staffs, DE13 9AU. Open 2pm - 4pm, daily (Wednesday by appointment only)
Tel: 0300 777 1846
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Website: www.bluecross.org.uk/staffordshire-rolleston-rehoming-centre

Bramcote Animal Rescue

Covering Nottingham, Derbyshire & Lincolnshire since 1984. Rescuing and rehoming animals. On average they care for around 15 dogs, 20 cats, 100 rabbits and 40 guinea pigs. Prospective homes are checked for suitability, both for the benefit of the new owners, and for the animals. So, if you are seeking a new pet, please give them a call. They operate a non destruction policy.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rehoming centre as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rehoming Centre: 6 Ashtree Square, off Town Street, Bramcote Village, near Beeston, Nottingham.
Tel: 01159 220286 (Please telephone between 10am and 4pm only) or 07778 352541
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Bramcote Animal Rescue's Facebook Page

Cats Protection - Chesterfield & District

Registered Charity no. 203644
Covering parts of DE4, S18, S31, S43, S44 & S45 and all of S40, S41 and part of S42. Caring for and re-homing unwanted and stray cats, ensuring they are neutered, vaccinated and microchipped prior to rehoming. Loving, permanent homes are always needed for the many cats in their care.
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: See Cats Protection - Chesterfield & District website for details.
Help! Volunteers Needed: Volunteers are needed for cat-socialising, grooming, cuddling and fostering. Also volunteers to help in the shop - even if only a day once a fortnight would help. Please ring, or visit the website below for details.
Tel: 01246 802 919
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/chesterfield
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Cats Protection - Derby & District

Registered Charity no. 203644
Based in Derby. Caring for rescued and unwanted cats and kittens in foster homes. The disabled, the elderly, the sick, 'challenge' cats - ie cats not deemed to be 'lap' cats are all found new, caring homes, where possible. The Branch believes there is a home for every cat. Donations of cat food and litter are always gratefully received.
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: See their website for details.
Support Shop: 31 The Wardwick, Derby, DE1 1HA
Cat-line Tel: 01332 206956 (this is a voicemail service, but please leave your number and someone from the branch will call you back)
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/derbydistrict
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Cats Protection - Derbyshire Cat Centre

Cats for Rehoming at Cats Protection - Derbyshire Cat CentreRegistered Charity no. 203644
Based in Ashbourne. Rescuing and rehoming stray and abandoned cats within postcodes DE1, DE21 to DE24, DE3, DE4, DE45, DE5, DE55, DE56, DE6, DE65, DE7, DE72 to DE75, NG10, ST13 & ST14. All cats will be neutered before rehoming.
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.
Lost & Found Register: To report a lost cat, or if you have found a cat in the coverage area, contact the branch using the details below.

Rehoming Centre: The White Cottage, Long Lane, Dalbury Lees, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 5BJ.
Tel: 01332 824950
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/derby
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Chesterfield Animal Rescue

Based in Chesterfield, rehoming across the united Kingdom. Chesterfield Animal Rescue rehome cats in Chesterfield, and across the country. All their cats are neutered, vaccinated and microchipped and cared for in foster homes. If the animals are under 6 months a neutering contract will need to be signed prior to adoption. The rescue carry out home checks and follow ups to ensure their animals are placed in the right homes.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
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Website: www.chesterfieldanimalrescue.org.uk

Complete Kitty Rescue

Based in Chesterfield, covering Derbyshire. Caring for pregnant queens, mothers with litters and hand rearing orphan kittens. All will be microchipped, vaccinated and treated for fleas and worms before rehoming. All cats 6 months and over are neutered prior to adoption. Those too young are homed with a contract stating that they must be neutered by 7 months. Complete Kitty Rescue also helps with trap, neuter and return of community cats.
Please Note: Complete Kitty Rescue are unable to take in cats that currently have a home.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Kitten Fosterers Needed: Please contact Complete Kitty Rescue if you can foster a weaned kitten until a loving home is found.
Tel: 07583 758541
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Dove Cat Rescue Sanctuary

Based at Dove Holes near Buxton. A caring voluntary group which offers sanctuary to cats of any age. The sanctuary currently cares for around 70 cats and kittens, and has a large number of cats waiting to come in. If you can offer a home to a cat, please get in touch. An appointment must be made to view the cats and to arrange for a pre-adoption interview. When adopting a cat, a contribution is required towards the upkeep of the sanctuary, and the cost of neutering and vaccinations. Kittens are required to be neutered when of age, and adult cats are neutered prior to adoption.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the sanctuary as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Fosterers Needed: Particularly in kitten season, temporary foster homes are needed for mums and kittens. If you could help, please get in touch.
Help! Items needed: Donations of bric-a-brac, clean clothes and books are appreciated, to raise funds at coffee mornings, and garage sales.
Tel: 01298 816200
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Website: dovecatrescuesanctuary.co.uk

Feline and Wildlife Rescue Nottingham

Covering Nottinghamshire and parts of Derbyshire. Rescuing stray, abandoned and neglected cats and rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing injured wildlife. Also providing trap, neuter and release services for semi-feral and feral cats, and educating the general public on a variety of feline and wildlife issues. All rescued cats are a vet checked, treated for fleas and worms, and neutered before rehoming. Those too young, are neutered by the rescue when they are old enough after adoption.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Volunteers Needed: If you can help with cat fostering, wildlife rehabilitation, transport or fundraising, please contact the rescue as below.
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Website: www.fawrescue.co.uk

Glossop Cat Rescue

Based in Glossop near Manchester. Rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming stray and abandoned cats in Derbyshire, Cheshire and Greater Manchester. All adult cats will be microchipped, deflea-ed and wormed and neutered before rehoming (those too young will be homed under agreement to neuter when ready).
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rescue as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Volunteers Needed: If you can help Glossop Cat Rescue by fostering a cat, fundraising or organising events they will be glad to hear from you.
Tel: 07964999143 or 07805882102
Email: Via the Contact Form on the Glossop Cat Rescue Website
Website: www.glossopcatrescue.com

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

Kirkby Cats Home

Cats for Rehoming at Kirkby Cats HomeBased in Nottingham. Rescuing and rehoming cats across Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Derbyshire. All cats of a suitable age are neutered prior to rehoming.
Adopt A Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Tel: 01773 784586
Kirkby Cats Home Facebook Page

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

Lina's Cat Rescue

Covering Derby and Nottingham. Rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing cats and kittens. All cats are kept in foster homes for comfort and will leave neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, up to date with flea and worm treatments, and with 5 weeks free pet insurance. They also offer their adopters 'life time back-up'. Those too young to be neutered will be rehomed with a free neutering voucher. Please Note: Lina's has a waiting list of cats to be taken in. Higher priority is given to those needing veterinary care or living outside.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
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Website: www.linascatrescue.com

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

Paws @ Meadow View

Based in Nottingham. A small, foster based animal rescue, taking in and rehoming stray cats and other animals in need throughout Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Paws offer a fostering service for people in hospital, and take in animals when their owners have passed away. They also foster for people escaping domestic violence or facing homelessness. Every cat is neutered before rehoming.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Volunteers Needed: Contact Paws as below if you can help with transporting animals, fundraising etc.
Tel: 0115 666 2007
Mobile: 07866 942119

Pet Samaritans

Based in Sheffield. Emergency Pet Care for terminally ill and elderly people, and assistance with pet adoptions and rehoming, There are lots of cats ready for new homes. Pet Samaritans also provide a wildlife rescue service, and education programs.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Animal Sanctuary: Pet Samaritans, Broomhill Mews, Broomhill Road, Old Whittington, Chesterfield, S41 9EA. Open by Appointment Only.
Tel: 01246 455777 or 07872 421878
Email: Via the contact form on the Pet Samaritans website.
Website: www.petsamaritans.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 - Chesterfield & North Derbyshire

Registered Charity no. 226142
Based in Chesterfield. Covering Chesterfield, North Derbyshire and areas of the Peak District National Park. The branch rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes animals in need, and finds them loving, permanent homes. They also promote responsible pet ownership.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rehoming Centre: Mayfield Animal Centre, 137 Spital Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 OHL. Open 6 days a week - closed Monday. Animal viewing: 12.00pm – 3.00pm.
Tel: 01246 273358
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Website: www.chesterfield-rspca.org.uk
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

RSPCA - Derby & District (Abbey Street Animal Rehoming Centre)

Cats for Rehoming at RSPCA - Derby & District (Abbey Street Animal Rehoming Centre)Registered Charity no. 222620
Rehoming in Derby and the surrounding Derbyshire areas. Derby & District RSPCA provides help and support for animals and their owners in Derby and the surrounding Derbyshire areas.  All cats are neutered prior to adoption if old enough, kittens will be rehomed with a neutering voucher.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Microchipping: RSPCA Derby can microchip your cat or dog for only £10. Please contact them to make an appointment!
Rehoming Centre: Abbey Street Animal Rehoming Centre, 45 Abbey Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3SJ. Viewings are by appointment only.
Tel: 01332 344620
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Website: www.rspcaderby.org.uk
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

RSPCA - Macclesfield, South East Cheshire & Buxton

Cats for Rehoming at RSPCA - Macclesfield, South East Cheshire & BuxtonRegistered Charity no. 225689
Covering a large part of Cheshire extending into Derbyshire to encompass Buxton.
The branch takes in and cares for animals rescued by inspectors or those who are signed over voluntarily by owners. Care is arranged until permanent homes can be found. A home visit is carried out prior to adoption of an animal.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Help! Volunteers Needed: The branch would love to hear from you if you can spare some time to help with home visiting, fundraising or any general help.
Help! Fosterers Needed: If you'd like to consider fostering an animal between homes, please contact the branch as below.
Tel: 07846 539500
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Website: www.rspca-macclesfield.org.uk
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

RSPCA - Stockport, East Cheshire & West Derbyshire

Registered Charity no. 226284
Covering Cheshire. The branch is made up of dedicated volunteers who work together to protect and care for animals and provide new homes for them. They do not have an animal centre therefore use private boarding and fosterers for the cats and dogs that come into care.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the branch as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Neutering Assistance: Please call: 0161 440 7429 with enquiries regarding obtaining neutering assistance vouchers.
Cat Adoption Tel: 07432 709198
Website: www.rspca-stockport.org
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

RSPCA - Tameside & Glossop

Registered Charity no. 232260
Based in Ashton under Lyne, covering Tameside in Greater Manchester and Glossop in the High Peak, Derbyshire. This is an independent charity caring for and rehoming cats and kittens brought in by RSPCA inspectors, many of whom have suffered cruelty or neglect. All cats and kittens are microchipped, blood tested and vaccinated prior to rehoming. All are neutered, including kittens once they have reached the correct / safe weight. Home visits apply.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the branch 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: 0795 412 2481
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Website: www.rspca-tameside-glossop.org.uk
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

St. Francis Hospice for Cats

Registered Charity no. 1062053
Based in Derby. St. Francis Hospice for Cats is not a re-homing centre, but a registered hospice for chronically sick and elderly cats. The Hospice looks after around 25 cats. If you are in the Derby area, perhaps you could lend a hand with a fund-raising event? Please contact St. Francis Hospice if you can help.
Help! Fosterers Needed: The Hospice are desperately in need of sponsors, to enable them carry on with their invaluable work.
Rescue Shelter: 127 Burton Road, Overseal, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 6JL.
Tel: 01283 762179
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Website: www.sfhfc.org.uk

Windyway Animal Sanctuary

Registered Charity no. 1108111
A small capacity sanctuary based in Macclesfield, covering Cheshire and High Peak, Derbyshire. Rescuing and rehoming cats including ferals, older, disabled etc. Priority is given to those that are sick, injured or homeless. Cats are neutered from 3 - 4 months of age. Ongoing support is given when cats are adopted, and returned animals are always accepted as soon as space available.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the sanctuary as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Sanctuary Address: Windyway Kennels, Buxton Old Rd, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 0AP.
Tel: 01625 422246
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Website: www.windyway.org

Wonky Pets Rescue

Cat Homing Page for Wonky Pets RescueRehoming in Derbyshire, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire and West Midlands. Wonky Pets Rescue rehabilitates and rehomes cats with special needs, and rescues cats from dangerous situations. They operate a non-destruction policy. All adult cats are neutered prior to adoption, and kittens are rehomed with a neutering voucher/contract. Young kittens are only rehomed in pairs to homes with no children under 5 years. Homechecks are carried out, and animals will not be adopted to homes on busy roads. Indoor-only homes are needed for cats with special needs.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Tel: 07551 937775
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Website: www.wonkypetsrescue.com

Woodland Nook Cat Rescue

Covering Chesterfield, Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire. A unique bungalow-style shelter where the cats rule the roost, just as they do in a real home! There's a kitchen, bedroom, living rooms with settees and beds for the cats to sleep on, plenty of hidey holes and little corners to retreat to for those cats who just want to get away from it all. These pampered pets even have Sky TV! Outside, in the fully enclosed garden, with trees to climb and fountains to drink from. Prospective homes are checked for suitability. Woodland Nook aim for their cats to come to you neutered, chipped and fully vaccinated.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 07941 806536
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Website: www.woodlandnookcatrescue.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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