Cat Rescue & Adoption Centres: Devon

Reg Charity no. 1105487
Based in Newton Abbot. Opened in 1994, the centre now cares for and rehomes over 1,000 animals every year, including cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs and rodents. Good, loving homes are always needed.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Support Shops: 40 Fore Street, Brixham, Devon TQ5 8DZ / 19 Bank Street, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 2JL / 22 Torquay Road, Paignton, Devon TQ3 3AB / 341 Torquay Road, Preston, Paignton, Devon TQ3 2EP / The Old Service Station, Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon TQ3 3RZ / 102 Reddenhill Road, Babbacombe, Torquay, Devon TQ1 3NT / 22 Fore Street, St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon TQ1 4LY / 65 High Street, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5PB
Rehoming Centre: Biltor, Edgelands Lane, Ipplepen, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 5UG, (Open: 10am - 4pm daily)
Tel: 01803 812121
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Website: www.animalsindistress.uk.com

Registered Charity no. 278696
Based in Ottery St. Mary. The charity’s purpose is to provide rescue, relief and re-homing for lost, unwanted and abandoned domestic animals in the area.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Fosterers Needed: Contact the shelter if you can help.
Rescue Centre: Chineway Road, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1PL.
Tel: 01404 815487
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Website: www.arcrescue.co.uk

Registered Charity no. 224392
Blue Cross Devon: Exeter rehoming, advice and behaviour unit covers South West England. Rescuing and rehoming pets needing a new home. The branch also operates a Home Direct Scheme for dogs, cats, rabbits and other small pets whose owners can sadly no longer keep them; pets stay in their existing home until a new home is found. A careful assessment and matching process ensures all pets find the home that is right for them.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the branch as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rehoming Centre: Blue Cross Devon, Stratford House, Waterbridge Court, Matford Park Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter, EX2 8EX
Tel: 0300 777 1853 (10am - 4pm daily)
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Branch web page: Blue Cross Devon
National Website: www.bluecross.org.uk

Registered Charity no. 1063947 (England & Wales)
Please Note: This branch can only rehome cats within the Devon and Cornwall areas.
Cats and kittens are available for rehoming to loving permanent homes. Cat Action Trust works towards making a better life for all cats. They have a particular interest in feral / farm cats, and support the trapping and neutering of farm and feral cats in line with the Cat Action Trust policy of 'Control Without Killing'. Some of these cats are available for homing to farms or stables and will work in return for shelter, food and care. All the cats in the charity's care are neutered, health checked, treated for fleas, worms and any health problems. 
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Help! Fosterers Needed: If you have a spare room, or space for an indoor fostering pen, or garden space for a cat cabin and run, please contact the shelter about fostering cats & kittens between homes.
Tel: 01803 266 321
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Website: www.catactiontrust.org.uk

Registered Charity no. 203644
Covering EX31 - EX37. Each year, the branch cares for and re-homes over 200 cats and help many people on a low income, towards the cost of neutering their cat.
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: Contact the General Enquiries line below.
General Enquiries - Tel: 0345 371 4203
Adoption Enquiries - Tel: 03453 714203
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/barnstaple
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Registered Charity no. 203644
Covering approximately 400 sq. miles of East Devon, from Cullompton to Axminster in the north and along the coast from Lyme Regis to Budleigh Salterton in the south. The only exception is the Honiton EX14 area which has its own Branch. Cats Protection - East Devon also helps with feral / farm cats where possible.
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: If you've lost or found a cat, contact as below.
Golden Oldies Scheme: If you could give a loving home to a cat over 11 years, the branch will agree to pay any veterinary bills which are age related, under their Golden Oldies scheme.
Help! Cat Fosterers Needed: The East Devon Branch urgently needs fosterers. If you think it's something you would like to do please give them a call.
Support Shop: 72 High Street, Sidmouth, Devon (10am - 4pm, Mon - Sat)
Tel: 01884 277929
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/east-devon
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Registered Charity no. 203644
Based in Exeter. Over nearly 30 years the Exeter Branch has rescued and rehomed thousands of cats and kittens. Cats are cared for in foster homes until the right home is found for them.
Please Note: This branch currently offers cat neutering assistance only, and is therefore unable to help with adoption or rehoming enquiries.
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: If anyone has lost their beloved cat, then please let the branch know and they will try and get her / him reunited.
Tel: 01392 276291
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/exeter
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Registered Charity no. 203644
Based in Exeter, Devon. They are dedicated to finding good homes for cats in need as well as supporting and encouraging the neutering of cats, and improving people’s understanding of 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.
Rehoming Centre: Little Hill Cottage, Clyst Honiton, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2HS.
Tel: 01395 232377
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/axhayes
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Registered Charity no. 203644
The branch would love to hear from you if you could help with fund raising or fostering, or if you can offer a home to one of their cats.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the branch as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Lost & Found Register: If you've lost or found a cat, they'd like to help, contact as 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.
Please Note: This branch is currently running on limited resources, please be patient when making contact. If you have an urgent enquiry, please call the National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12
Postal Address: Holsworthy Bideford & District Cats Protection, PO Box 16 , Holsworthy , EX22 7WA.
Tel: 0845 3712717
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/holsworthy
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Registered Charity no. 203644
Covering Honiton and the surrounding areas, Rescuing and rehoming on average 100 cats and kittens every year. Being based in a mainly rural area, the branch also plays a valuable part in controlling the local feral population.
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: 11 Courtenay, Honiton, EX14 1RQ
Tel: 01404 45241
Email: via the ’Contact Us’ form on the Cats Protection - Honiton website.
Website: www.cats.org.uk/honiton
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Registered Charity no. 203644
Covering Postcodes EX23; part of EX22, PL15; PL16; PL27; PL28 and PL29; Part of PL30 and 31; 32; 33; 34 and 35. This small branch are very active, rehoming in excess of 200 cats/kittens each year. The majority of cats are looked after by foster families.
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: 01566 456146
Email: via the ’Contact Us’ form on the Cats Protection - Launceston & District website.
Website: www.cats.org.uk/launceston
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Registered Charity no. 203644
Covering PL1-13 and PL19-21. Rescuing and rehoming stray and unwanted cats in the area. Cats are cared for in foster homes until the ideal home can be found for them.
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: Contact branch for more details.
Help! Fosterers Needed: The branch would love to hear from anyone in the area who might like to volunteer as a short-term cat foster carer. All expenses are met by the branch.
Support Shop: 68-70 Cornwall Street, Plymouth, PL1 1LR.
Tel: 0345 371 2753
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/plymouth
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Registered Charity no. 203644 (England & Wales)
Covering postcode areas TQ1 to TQ6, TQ8 to TQ14, EX6 and EX7. You will find a good selection of cats / kittens ready for homing, so whether you are looking for a family pet, a companion (or working out door cat/s for mouse patrol!) this branch are sure to have a cat/s in their care suitable for you. All the cats in their care have been neutered, microchipped, vet checked and vaccinated.
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: Call: 03453 712727 or Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Help! Volunteers Needed: This branch would love to hear from anyone with extensive cat care knowledge and experience, who can assist them with their work.
Tel: 03453 712723
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/teignbridge
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Based in St.Austell, rehoming in Cornwall and Devon. Clay County Cat Care are dedicated to helping and rehoming the many cats and kittens that are abandoned, abused, unwanted, and in need of help. Adoption donations help towards the costs of neutering, microchipping, vaccinating, worm / flea treatment and veterinary check for the adopted cat or kitten. All are rehomed with 4 weeks free pet insurance.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Fosterers Needed: The rescue would love to hear from anyone willing to give up some time to help, or who would like to become a fosterer.
Tel: 01726 839727
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Website: www.claycountycatcare.com

A small rescue group based in Newton Abbot, rehoming throughout South Devon. All cats go to their new homes having had flea and worm treatment, neutering, a fitted microchip and 5 weeks free pet insurance. Kittens will be followed up for neutering when old enough.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Tel: 07702 107079 or 07983 505877
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Cool for Cats Rehoming Facebook Page

Registered Charity no. 1114853
Based in Kingsbridge, operating throughout South Devon. Country Hill Animal Shelter is a registered charity taking in, rehabilitating and re-homing cats who come into their care through no fault of their own. All cats are taken to the vets, neutered, vaccinated against Feline Enteritis and cat flu, treated for worms and fleas and microchipped before rehoming.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Help! Volunteers Needed: Volunteers are always needed to help in the support shops.
Help! Cat Food Needed: Donations of food are always gratefully received no matter how small.
Support Shop: 3 Mill Street, Kingsbridge 
Support Shop: 2 Victoria Road, Dartmouth 
Support Shop: 1 Modbury Court, Church Street, Modbury Furniture Warehouse.
Support Shop: 6 Orchard Estate, Kingsbridge.
Tel: 01548 853650
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Website: www.countryhillanimalshelter.co.uk

Registered Charity no. 1157756
Based in Paignton, rescuing cats throughout Devon and the UK. Feline Network rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes unwanted, abused and stray cats and kittens. All are neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, treated for fleas and worms, and seen by a vet prior to rehoming. They also trap, neuter, health-check and find safe environments for ferals. Good, loving homes always needed!
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Help! Volunteers Required: Feline Network Cat Rescue would love to hear from anyone available to join their team.
Support Shop: 11 - 13, Torquay Rd, Paignton, TQ3 3DU
Tel: 01803 392550 or 07711 957837
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Website: www.felinenetwork.co.uk

Registered Charity no. 204579
Covering Devon and Cornwall. Gables Farm have been caring for and rehoming stray dogs and cats from Devon and Cornwall for almost 100 years. The home helps around 1,800 animals every year, including providing all the necessary veterinary care and attention during their stay. If you are looking for a new canine or feline companion, Gables Farm would love to hear from you.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rehoming centre as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rehoming Centre: Gables Farm, 204 Merifield Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 1UQ. Open by Appointment Only.
Tel: 01752 331602
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Website: www.gablesfarm.org.uk

Based in Newton Abbot. GKK Animal Rescue is a foster-based rescue for dogs and cats who are at risk. They are a pro-neutering organisation, and home-checks and adoption fees apply.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Foster Carers Needed: Committed and devoted animal lovers desperately needed to foster animals between homes.
Tel: 07542 894090
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Website: gkkanimalrescue.weebly.com

Registered Charity no. 1192317
Based in Torbay. Rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming stray and unwanted cats throughout Devon. Also rescuing and rehoming feral cats and kittens. All cats will be neutered and microchipped before adoption.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Help! Volunteers Needed: If you would like to volunteer, please complete Hector's House Volunteer Form
Tel: 07369 206 984
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Hector's House Cat Rescue Facebook Page

Registered Charity no. 252594
Based in Tavistock. Caring for animals, many of which have been abandoned, unwanted and ill-treated, and rehoming them to loving owners. Also providing life-time care where homing is inappropriate. Margaret Green Animal Rescue always has cats and other animals that are looking for new, loving homes.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rehoming Centre: Wingletang Rescue and Rehome Centre: Wingletang, Brentor Road, Heathfield, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0LF. (Open daily - 12.00p until 3.30pm - Closed Tuesdays)
Tel: 0330 400 6670
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Website: www.margaretgreenanimalrescue.org.uk

Based in Totnes, covering South Hams and Teignbridge. A self-funded group of cat lovers, aiming to link people seeking homes for their cats / kittens with people who can provide loving homes. In emergency situations they may be able to find accommodation at their rehoming centre. All cats and kittens will be neutered, and home checks apply.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Tel: 07824 166092
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Based in Barnstaple. This little charity is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming domestic animals. For wildlife, they rescue and first aid before transferring the animal to the RSPCA's West Hatch wildlife hospital for rehab and eventual return to the wild. From hedgehogs and horses to budgies and dogs, they will try to help.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 01271 323740
Tel - Emergencies Only: 07817 995751
Email: Via the contact form on the North Devon Animal Ambulance website.
Website: www.northdevonanimalambulance.co.uk

Registered Charity no. 205961
Based in Plymouth. Rescuing and rehoming cats and dogs. All animals are neutered and microchipped, where possible, prior to rehoming.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the branch as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 01752 665599
Website: www.rspca.org.uk/local/plymouth-and-south-west-devon-branch
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

Registered Charity no. 248616
Covering Dorchester, Bridport, Weymouth, Portland, Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Sherborne and Axminster (Devon) as well as all the surrounding villages and hamlets. Rehoming cats, rabbits, small animals and birds (including ex battery hens). All cats will be neutered before they are rehomed.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rehoming centre as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Neutering Assistance: Available toward the payment of neutering and general veterinary bills for those in the area on low incomes.
Rehoming Centre: Taylor's Animal Rehoming Centre, Kingston Maurward, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PY.
Tel: 01305 259672
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Website: www.westdorsetrspca.org
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

Registered Charity no: 205154
Based in Exeter. Set in 21 acres of lovely countryside, the shelter has been caring for unwanted and abandoned animals since 1991. All homes are checked prior to adoption, and all dogs, cats and rabbits are neutered prior to adoption. Cats and dogs are also vaccinated and microchipped.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rehoming centre as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Volunteers Needed: The branch would love to hear from anyone who could help with dog walking, home-checking, fundraising and lots more besides, could you help?
Rehoming Centre: Black Hat Lane, Bakers Hill, Exeter, Devon, EX2 9TA (Open: Mon to Sunday 11am to 4pm, Closed on Wednesdays)
Tel: 01392 439898
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Website: www.rspcaexeter.org.uk
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

Registered Charity no. 1195252
Based in Exeter. Rescuing, caring for and rehoming street cats throughout Devon (Also operating in the Merseyside area). Silth’s Sanctuary specialise in rehabilitating nervous cats. All cats will be tested for FIV and FeLV, microchipped, neutered, fully vaccinated and treated for fleas and worms before rehoming.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 07864 747440
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Website: www.silthssanctuary.co.uk

Registered Charity no. 1113281
Based in Newton Abbot. This small charity has cats and kittens looking for new homes.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rescue shelter: Ipplepen, Newton Abbot, Devon
Tel: 01803 812099
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Website: www.southdevoncats.co.uk

Reg Charity no. 299789
Rehoming within approx 30 miles of Plymouth. Woodside provides sanctuary for and rehomes cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, rodents, as well as some farm animals. All cats, dogs, rabbits and male guinea pigs are neutered before they are adopted out, and if not old enough a voucher is provided to cover the full cost of neutering when they are mature enough. Woodside works extensively in the community, and jointly with the RSPCA to neuter pets and feral cats. You can help by offering a good home to one of the animals in their care.
Neutering Assistance: Reduced cost neutering is available to anyone on any benefit or pension, for neutering/spaying of pets that are already owned.
Rehoming Centre: Heathdown Cottage, Elfordleigh, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 5ED. Open 1pm - 4pm weekdays; weekends by appointment only.
Tel: 01752 347503
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Website: www.woodsidesanctuary.org.uk