Cat and kitten rehoming centres covering Hampshire. Adopt a cat from your local rescue shelter.
Organisations are listed alphabetically. Please browse through the page to locate rescues nearest you.
Based in Southampton. Rescuing, Rehabilitating and re-homing any animal in need and promoting good animal care. All Animal Rescue helps all kinds of animals, from cats, dogs and small furries, to horses and ponies.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Lost & Found Register: See the Lost & Found animals page on their website, linked below.
Help! Fosterers Needed: Foster homes needed for cats, dogs & small furries.
Tel: 023 80 893 188
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Website: www.allanimalrescue.co.uk
Based in Southampton. All Cats Rescue is a small organisation, aiming to rescue and rehome abandoned, stray, homeless or feral cats in the South Hampshire area. All cats are neutered before they are adopted.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Please Note: This Shelter is currently full. Please contact them if you wish to adopt a cat.
Help! Items Needed: Donations of food and later are always welcome.
Email: See the Contact form on their website, linked below.
Website: www.allcatsrescue.com
Registered Charity no. 206394
Based in Windsor. The country annexe of Battersea Dogs & Cats home, covering Berkshire, Surrey, Hertfordshire, Hampshire and West London. Caring for up to 170 dogs and 80 cats at any one time. If you could offer one of their animals a permanent, loving home, why not go along for a visit.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Rehoming Centre: Priest Hill, Old Windsor, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 2JN
Tel - Cat Adoption: 01784 494460
Tel - General Enquiries: 0800 001 4444
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Website: www.battersea.org.uk (Old Windsor)
Registered Charity no. 224392
Based in Southampton. The Blue Cross Southampton centre opened in 1988 and has facilities for dogs and cats, plus puppy and kitten facilities. They always have animals in need of loving homes. Visits to the cattery are by appointment only.
Adopt a Cat: See the rehoming centre website as below, for cats needing homes.
Rehoming Centre: Bubb Lane, West End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 2HL. Open 2pm and 4pm daily (closed Wednesdays) for donations and queries.
Tel: 0300 777 1847
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Rehoming web page: Blue Cross Southampton Rehoming Centre
National Website: www.bluecross.org.uk
Registered Charity no. 1010000
Covering Chichester / Portsmouth area and West Sussex. Founded in 1986, this independent charity runs a rescue and re-homing centre in a four and a half acre rural setting just outside Chichester. All cats are vet checked, wormed, flea treated, vaccinated, microchipped and neutered prior to rehoming (adopted kittens are neutered when old enough). They offer help and advice on pet ownership, and the humane control of feral cats. The CRRC are always looking for loving homes for their animals!
Please Note: This Shelter is currently full. Please contact them if you wish to adopt a cat
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Help! Volunteers Needed: New volunteers are always welcome at the Centre, in the shops and for fundraising.
Help! Sponsors Needed: CRRC run a 'Sponsor a Cat scheme'. Ideal for those unable to adopt!
Help! Items Needed: CRRC also run a Summer and Christmas event, and have 3 charity shops. Good quality items always required to sell. Foreign and old coins, jewellery, printer cartridges and mobile phones are also needed to raise funds.
Support Shops: 44 Shore Road, East Witterings, W. Sussex, PO20 8DZ. / 9 New Parade, High Street, Selsey, W. Sussex, PO20 0QA. / 9 Oakfield Road, East Wittering, W. Sussex, PO20 8RP. / 75 North Street, Chichester, W. Sussex, PO19 1LQ. / 44 South Street, Worthing, W. Sussex, BN11 3AA. / 48 High Street, Littlehampton, W. Sussex, BN17 5ED.
Rehoming Shelter: Holborrow Lodge, Chalder Lane, Sidlesham, Nr. Chichester, W. Sussex, PO20 7RJ.
Tel: 01243 967111
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Website: www.crrc.co.uk
Registered Charity no. 1192544
Based in Amesbury. Rescuing and fostering cats who are abandoned, stray or feral in Wiltshire, Hampshire and Dorset. Cats are taken in, given appropriate veterinary attention, neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and rehomed with 4 weeks free insurance. Cats unsuitable for re-homing will undergo ‘TNR’ (trap, neuter, release). Cat Watch is pioneering for unowned cats, after completing the pilot of International Cat Care’s Becoming a Cat Friendly Homing Centre Programme.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Shelter Address: 31 Lynchets Road, Amesbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7JA.
Tel: 07305 415 900
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Website: www.cwwrescue.org
Registered Charity no. 1189649
Based in Southampton, covering the south coast. The Cat Welfare Group rescues stray or abandoned cats and kittens and rehomes them into secure, loving homes after medical checks / treatment. Those that can't be domesticated are neutered and vet treated and either returned to their original home if possible, or found a suitable new homes. Kitten neutering will be included in adoption, and all adult cats will be neutered before rehoming.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the group as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 0300 365 4 999
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Website: www.thecatwelfaregroup.com
Registered Charity no. 203644
Covering Andover and surrounding villages. This busy branch cares for and re-homes around 250 cats and kittens each year through their network of fosterers. Caring homes are always needed for more... Other activities include the humane trapping and neutering of feral colonies and an advice service to the public for cat 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.
Help! Items Needed: Food and vet bills constantly need to be met, so donations of good quality goods for re-sale are needed.
Help! Volunteers Needed: New members offering help are always very welcome!
Help! Sponsors Needed: You can sponsor one of their permanent resident cats for only a few pounds a year. (Sponsorship makes a great present for a cat lover!)
Tel: 0345 260 1501
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/andover
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12
Registered Charity no. 203644
Covering Postcodes: RG7, RG21, RG22, RG23, RG24, RG25, RG26, RG27 & RG29. Cats awaiting homes are cared for by a network of Foster Carers, either in their own homes or in luxury cat pens provided by the branch. Please contact Basingstoke & District CP if you can offer a home to one or more of their cats.
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.
Help! Volunteers needed: If you'd like to help, please contact the branch using the details below.
Tel: 01256 584544
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/basingstoke
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12
Registered Charity no. 203644
The Bournemouth and District Branch covers a wide area, including Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch, but going as far as Swanage and Wareham, Lymington, and Fordingbridge. All cats are vet checked, microchipped, vaccinated, neutered (if old enough) and will have been treated for fleas and worms.
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: For lost and found cat enquiries, contact the branch via Facebook.
Help! Volunteers Needed: Bournemouth and District are always in need of more volunteers to help with their fundraising events.
Tel: 01202 946 303
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/bournemouth
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12
Registered Charity no. 203644
Helping cats in the Surrey, Hants & Berks border areas - Alton, Bordon, Farnham, Camberley, Aldershot. Finding loving new homes for unwanted and abandoned cats in the local area. The branch will also help with feral cats where possible.
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.
Help! Volunteers Needed: Enthusiastic volunteers required to join their merry band, particularly for fostering or admin based roles. Please contact the branch as below to discuss volunteering options - they'd love to hear from you!
Help! Fosterers Needed: More fosterers are needed, to care for cats 'between homes' either in their own home or in an outdoor garden pen.
Tel: 01252 334 644
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/farnham
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12
Registered Charity no. 203644
Covering Gosport and Fareham. A team of dedicated volunteers, finding good homes for cats in need, supporting and encouraging the neutering of cats and providing information to improve 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.
Lost & Found Register: This branch maintains a lost and found register for cats in their area.
Tel: 07825 592921
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/gosport
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12
Registered Charity no. 203644
Based in Portsmouth. All cats at Portsmouth Cats Protection are checked by a vet, and receive all veterinary care needed including vaccinations and treatments for fleas and worms. Adult cats are microchipped and neutered.
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: This branch maintains a lost and found register for cats in their area.
Tel: 0345 371 2743
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/portsmouth
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12
Registered Charity no. 203644
Covering Southampton and surrounding areas. The branch rescues and rehomes cats through a series of volunteer foster homes, and offers welfare advice.
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: Cats Protection - Southampton has details of lost and found cats on their website.
Help! Volunteers Needed: New members and volunteers are always welcomed, as well as those wishing to adopt cats or looking for help. Please see their website for more information.
Help! Quality items needed: Southampton CP are always in need of good quality items to sell at their fundraising events.
Tel: 02381 661633
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/southampton
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12
Registered Charity no. 203644
Covering Postcodes of SO22 and SO21. This branch covers quite a large area around the Winchester. It is run entirely by volunteers, with the aim of rescuing and re-homing stray, abandoned and unwanted cats and kittens found in our area.
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.
Help! Volunteers Needed: If you have any time to spare to help with branch fundraising activities, please give them a call.
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
Tel: 01962 883536
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/winchester
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12
Registered Charity no. 288473
Based in Wokingham. D.B.A.R.C. have been rescuing and rehoming cats, dogs and other domestic animals for over 40 years across Berkshire, Surrey, Hampshire and Oxfordshire. Animals receive the best of care until they are rehomed. Home checks apply.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rescue shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rescue Centre: Nelsons Lane, Hurst, Near Wokingham, Berks, RG10 ORR. Open Tuesday–Friday 11am to 1pm, and 2pm to 4pm.
Tel: 0118 9341122
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Website: www.dbarc.org.uk
Based Micheldever, near Winchester. Trapping, neutering and rehoming feral cats, and occasionally working with timid or aggressive strays. All cats will be neutered if old enough, before rehoming.
Please Note: Doodles Feral Farm Cats are unable to take in unwanted cats.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Items Needed: Old towels, fitted double or king-size bed sheets, old Feliway diffuser plugs.
Tel: 07922 257666
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Doodles Feral Farm Cats Facebook Page
Feline Friends Rescue Winchester rescues and rehomes cats in the area of Hampshire. They also carry out trap, neuter & return of feral cats. All cats are vaccinated and neutered before they are available for adoption.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Tel: 01962 883880
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Website: www.felinefriendsrescue.org.uk
Charity no. 1000249
Covering Hampshire. Friends Of The Animals helps cats, dogs, horses, donkeys, wildlife and birds. The charity rescues, re-homes and arranges veterinary treatment for almost any animal and bird.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the branch as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Neutering Assistance: Help with the cost of spaying/neutering is available to those on limited incomes.
Branch Address & Support Shop: 89 London Rd, North End, Portsmouth, Hants. PO2 0BN
Head Office Address: 17A Riverway, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5UX.
Tel: 01983 522511
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Website: www.friendsoftheanimals.co.uk
Based in Lymington. FurBuddies is a small family run Animal Rehoming Centre, based in the New Forest; with a mission to take cats in and care for them, and if necessary to arrange vet treatment and nurse them back to health, before finding their forever home.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rescue as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 07970 642704
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Website: www.furbuddies.org
Registered Charity no. 1179572
Based in Whitchurch, Hampshire. Dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming small domestic animals throughout Hampshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire and surrounding areas. All cats and rabbits are neutered prior to rehoming.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Microchipping: Microchipping is available at the rescue, or from the comfort of your own home (within a 10 mile radius of Whitchurch).
Tel: 01256 973727
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Website: www.furlockholmes.co.uk
Registered Charity no. 1151368
Operating in Hampshire, covering Hants and Surrey. HappyCats Rescue was founded due to the increasing number of cats and kittens needing to find new homes. This small, independent rescue places cats and kittens in foster homes until permanent homes can be found. All cats are vet checked, microchipped, neutered and vaccinated; kittens are neutered when at an appropriate age. All potential homes will be subject to a homecheck.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Tel: 07881 557648 - (text or speak to HappyCats direct)
Tel: 0702 405 2252 - (landline with answerphone)
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Website: www.happycatsrescue.co.uk
Based in Basingstoke, helping cats, dogs and other small animals in need in Berks, Hants, Kent & Surrey (within 2 hours of Basingstoke. Their work includes rehoming and rehabilitation, veterinary care, microchipping, spaying and neutering.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Tel: 01256 593373
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Website: www.helpingdogsandcatsuk.org
Registered Charity no. 1060244
Based in Lymington. Taking in, caring for and rehoming cats and kittens. The charity has been operating for over 34 years, caring for thousands of grateful feline friends along the way.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rescue Shelter: 18 Highfield Avenue, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9HW
Tel: 01590 678663 or 07739 109029 or 07974 595670
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Website: www.lymicat.org
Registered Charity no. 1090499
Based near Newbury, rehoming in Berkshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire and Wiltshire. This branch of the National Animal Welfare Trust has lots of super elderly cats who are looking for new homes. Older cats are often less demanding than youngsters, and make smashing companions, so can be particularly suitable for those who like the quiet life or who need company. Please consider adopting an older cat so that they can enjoy their senior years.
Adopt A Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rehoming Centre: Trindledown Farm Animal Rescue Centre, Wantage Road, Great Shefford, Berks RG17 7DQ
Tel: 01488 638 584
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Website: www.nawt.org.uk
Based in Camberley, covering Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire (and throughout the UK if owners can travel). Dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of unwanted, neglected and abused domestic animals, and sick or injured wildlife.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Neutering, Microchipping & Vaccination Assistance: Discounted services available.
Help! Fosterers Needed: Contact Next Chapter Animal Rescue if you can offer a temporary foster home for a domestic animal. Costs covered by the rescue.
Tel: 07763 356338
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Next Chapter Animal Rescue's Facebook Page
Registered Charity no. 1069421
Based in Southsea. Rescuing and re-homing abandoned, stray and sick cats for many years, through a network of volunteer foster homes. They would love to hear from you if you can give one of their cats a permanent loving home.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Volunteers Needed: Please contact Portsmouth & District Cat Rescue if you would like to help with fostering or fundraising.
Help! Items Needed: You can also help by donating saleable goods to their support shop, or even just a tin of food for the cats!
Tel: 02392 646143
Registered Charity no. 1196699
Rescuing and rehoming stray and abandoned cats in Portsmouth and the surrounding area. The team do their best to reunite lost cats and kittens with their owners. When an owner cannot be traced, cats are cared for until they are rehomed. Every cat will be checked by a vet, neutered, wormed and will receive flea treatment before rehoming.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
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Portsmouth Cats Lost, Found & Rehomed Facebook Page
Registered Charity no. 1167435
Based in Poole in Dorset, covering Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands. Rescuing abandoned cats and kittens, and caring for them in volunteer foster homes until they can be rehomed. Pound Puppy Rescue can also be contacted as below - these are '8th day' dogs rescued in the nick of time before being put to sleep. So if you are seeking a canine companion, please give them a call, you will be saving another 8th day dog by doing so.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Fosterers Needed: Foster homes needed urgently in the Bournemouth and Poole areas for cats and kittens. Please email Pound Kitten Rescue with your location and phone number.
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Website: www.poundpuppy.org/cats.php
Based in Poole. Rescuing and rehoming stray, abandoned or feral cats within Dorset and Hampshire. All cats will be microchipped, vaccinated and health checked before rehoming. They will also be neutered if old enough. Those too young will be homed under contract for neutering when ready.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rescue as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Cat Food Needed: Donations of cat food are always welcome.
Tel: 07481 202900
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Purrfect Paws Cat Rescue - Facebook Page
Registered Charity no. 1074886
Covering Watelooville and Portsmouth areas. Taking in abandoned, unwanted or stray cats and kittens and offering advice on responsible pet ownership. All animals in their care are looked after in a safe, loving environment. This rescue operates a rigid neutering policy.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Support shop: 17 The Precinct, London Road, Waterlooville, PO7 7DT.
Tel: 07803 508623
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Website: www.purrfectpawsfelinewelfare.org
Registered Charity no. 205153
Covering Alton, Haselmere & Petersfield. The branch is dedicated to improving animal welfare and preventing cruelty to animals in their coverage area. Their cattery in Hindhead provides shelter and a re-homing service for stray, abandoned and unwanted cats. Up to 20 cats can be accommodated there.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the branch as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 07770 666390
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Website: www.rspca.org.uk/local/rspca/alton-haslemere-and-petersfield-branch
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice
Registered Charity no. 219099
Based in Ringwood. The centre cares for cats, dogs, rabbits and other small domestic animals - at any one time they are caring for over 180 animals.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rehoming centre as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rehoming Centre: Ashley Heath Animal Centre, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood, Hampshire. Open daily - 11.00am to 3.00pm, (Closed Wednesdays)
Tel: 0300 123 0749
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Website: www.rspca.org.uk/local/ashley
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice
Registered Charity no. 258321
Covering the Basingstoke and Andover area. Rehoming cats, and sometimes dogs, rabbits, small mammals and birds. Prior to being adopted, all animals are micro-chipped, neutered, wormed and each will have received a flea treatment.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the branch as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Neutering Assistance: The branch runs a low cost neutering scheme for people on government benefits.
Microchipping: Subsidised pet microchipping days are held in the local area.
Help! Fosterers Needed: Foster carers are urgently needed to provide a temporary home to a cat, kitten, dog or puppy until a permanent home is found, (food, litter etc provided). Could you help?
Tel: 07479 540010
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Website: www.rspca.org.uk/local/basingstoke-and-andover-branch
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice
Registered Charity no. 205126
Based in Bournemouth. The RSPCA Bournemouth, New Forest & District offer veterinary consultations including neutering, surgery, dentistry, vaccinations, micro chipping & advice.
Neutering Assistance: The branch provides reduced cost care to those on low incomes and means tested benefits.
Tel: 01202 526520
Website: www.rspca-bournemouthnewforest.org.uk
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice
Registered Charity no. 201291
Covering Aldershot, Farnham, Farnborough, Camberley, Sandhurst and Hook. Rescuing, fostering & rehoming stray and unwanted cats and kittens. Providing support for animals that have been abused or abandoned, are injured or sick, or are no longer wanted by their owners.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the branch as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Volunteers Needed: The branch is always in need of volunteers to foster their rescue cats, whilst permanent homes are found.
Tel: 07880 547502
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Website: www.rspcahantsandsurreyborder.org.uk
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice
Registered Charity no. 205096
Based in Fareham. The Ark is the largest RSPCA animal shelter in the country. Over 500 dogs and 1,000 cats are helped in any one year, as well as numerous small pets and farm animals.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rehoming centre as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Clinic Address: 315 Shirley Rd, Southampton, Tel: 023 8078 3000 (phone for opening times) the clinic offers assistance with veterinary treatment for those on benefits.
Rehoming Centre: 174-176 Ranvilles Lane, Stubbington, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 3EZ (Open: Every day 11am to 4pm, closed Tuesday)
Tel: 01329 667541
Website: www.rspca.org.uk/local/solent-branch/
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice
Registered Charity no. 1002511
Based in Mansbridge. Cat, Dog and small animal rescue, covering all of southern England, though mainly Hampshire. Helping animals across the south of England for over 25 years. Second Chance take in all kinds of animals and rehome them to suitable homes all over the southern counties of England, and sometimes as far away as France. In any one year they can home close to 100 dogs and over 300 cats, as well as many small animals such as rabbits and budgies.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rescue Shelter: 4 Mansbridge Cottages, Mansbridge Road, Mansbridge, Southampton, SO18 2NH. Open: 10am - 4pm, Mon - Fri, by appointment only please.
Tel: 023 8055 9552
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Website: www.secondchanceanimalrescue.co.uk
Registered charity no. 263172
Based in Southampton. St Francis care for and rehome numerous animals including dogs, cats, rabbits, chickens, birds and small mammals who are in need of loving forever homes. They always have a large number of adult cats looking for loving, fireside homes.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rescue Shelter: Sunnyside Cottage, Mortimers Lane, Fairoak, Southampton, Hampshire, SO50 7EA
Tel: 02380 693282
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Website: www.stfrancisanimalwelfare.co.uk
Based in Poole, covering Dorset, Hampshire and the Channel Islands. A small, dedicated rescue with many years of rehoming experience. All cats are vet checked and neutered prior to being homed. Home checks are carried out with potential adopters to ensure mutual suitability of each cat to each home.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 07399 595954
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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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