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Cat and kitten rehoming centres covering Ireland (Leinster). 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.


A.S.H. Animal Rescue

Based in Co. Wicklow. Rescuing and rehoming unwanted cats and dogs. Animals that cannot be rehomed can remain at the rescue. All cats over 6 months will be neutered prior to rehoming. A donation is required when adopting an animal to enable A.S.H. Animal Rescue to continue their work.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Postal Address: ASH Animal Rescue, Cornan, Kiltegan, Co.Wicklow, Ireland.
Tel: 059 647 3396 (From Outside The Republic: +353 59 6473396)
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Website: www.ashanimalrescue.com/ash

Angels House Pet Rehoming

Based in Dublin. A non-profit, volunteer organisation consisting of experienced and dedicated rescue people, operating throughout Leinster. Angels House Pet Rehoming are a foster-home based rescue, which means all their animals live in loving family homes until they are adopted. All animals over 6 months are neutered before, while younger animals are rehomed with an agreement that neutering will take place when old enough.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: +353 89 234 3130
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Angels House Pet Rehoming's Facebook Page

Animal Foundation (The)

Based in Kildare Town. The Animal Foundation rescues and rehomes dogs, cats, farm animals, and horses, also assists wildlife. If you can offer a home to a domestic or farm animal, give them a call. The shelter operates a non destruction policy.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rehoming Centre: Lough Andy's House, South Green Road, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare. Open by appointment only.
Tel: 045-522 929 / 087 626 1412
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Website: www.animalfoundation.ie

Animal Rescue Dublin

Based in Dublin. A voluntary group finding loving, forever homes for dogs, cats and kittens who have lost their homes.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 01 289 5284
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Animal Rescue Dublin Facebook Page

Cat & Dog Protection Association of Ireland

Registered Charity no. CHY 7948.
Based in Dublin. Helping stray & abandoned cats and dogs find loving forever homes. Animals in their care are fostered until new homes can be found. Home checks are made before placing animals in new homes, and adult animals are neutered prior to adoption.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 353 1 888 0828 
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Website: www.cdpa.ie

Cat Rescue Wexford

Helping to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome stray and feral cats in Wexford. All cats will be neutered before rehoming. Also helping to trap, neuter and return feral cats to their colonies.
Please Note: Cat Rescue Wexford are currently full. Please contact them if you wish to adopt a cat.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
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Cat Rescue Wexford - Facebook Page

Cats Trust - Adoption & Protection

Registered Charity no. 20206641
Based in Arklow, covering Co. Wicklow & Co. Carlow. Rescuing and rehoming unwanted, stray and abandoned domestic cats and kittens throughout the area. All cats and kittens in their care are neutered at 5 months old, and home checks are carried out prior to adoption. They also work with feral colonies, trapping and neutering - and returning the cats if safe to do so.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 0871 218 671 / 0871 757 395
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Website: catstrust.ie

Cats' Aid

Registered Charity no: 20024512
Rescuing cats in need in Dublin, Kildare and Wicklow. Cats' Aid health check, rehabilitate and try to find homes for the many cats and kittens that come into their care. They also monitor feral colonies and trap, neuter and return cats to monitored colonies.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Lost & Found Register: Cats' Aid website provides a facility for posting details of lost and found cats in their area.
Postal Address: PO Box 2874, Sandyford, Dublin 18, Ireland
Tel: 0871 483032
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Website: www.catsaid.ie

Cry for Help Cattery (The)

Based in Mullingar, County Westmeath, This rescue has lovely, healthy, friendly kittens and young cats, available for adoption! If you are interested in adopting a cat or kitten, please email or phone the number below. A donation will be required to cover veterinary costs, as all kittens have been wormed and vaccinated.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 087 6616622
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Drogheda Animal Rescue

Registered Charity no.  CHY 17824
Based in Drogheda. Committed to assisting dogs and cats in need, and finding new homes for them. All their animals are cared for in foster homes, and are neutered prior to rehoming. All new homes will be vetted.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Postal Address: Drogheda Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 159, Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland.
Tel: 353 (0)41 983 2418
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Drogheda Animal Rescue Facebook

Dublin Kitten & Cat Rescue

Based in Dublin, providing a rescue and rehoming service throughout Leinster. All cats over 6 months are neutered before adoption. Home Checks apply. Dublin Kitten & Cat Rescue also trap, neuter and return feral cats.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes
Tel: 0851 275 213
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Dublin SPCA - Dogs & Cats Home

Registered Charity no. 20001735
Helping animals in Dublin City & County.  Dublin SPCA, Ireland's largest and oldest animal welfare society, was founded in 1840. Dublin SPCA's Inspectors work throughout the greater Dublin area, investigating complaints of cruelty and rescuing injured or abused animals. Two full time Inspectors investigate cases of cruelty, and two ambulances provide emergency services 365 days a year. Other staff work at the shelter caring for abused and abandoned animals and birds. The Society has a full time education department and offers talks and tours of its facilities.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rehoming centre as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Lost & Found Register: This branch holds a lost and found register for pets in their area.
Rehoming Centre: Mount Venus Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16. (Open for visiting and rehoming: Mon - Fri 11.00 am to 4.30pm , (Closed Bank Holidays and weekends)
Tel: (01) 499 4700
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Website: www.dspca.ie
National Cruelty Helpline Tel: 1890 515 515

Fingal SPCA

Registered Charity No: 20074975
Based in Swords near Dublin. Covering Swords, Balbriggan, Skerries, Rush, Donabate, Portrane, Lusk, The Naul, Balboughal, Balrothery and Garristown. Rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming stray and injured animals. Fingal S.P.C.A also traps, neuters and returns feral cats to their habitat, providing food for them where necessary. All rescued animals in their care are neutered when they reach 6 months.
Adopt a Cat: Contact Fingal SPCA as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 0894612537
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Website: www.fingalspca.ie

Irish Blue Cross (The)

Registered Charity no. CHY 5386
Based in Inchicore, Dublin. The Irish Blue Cross are dedicated to the needs of sick and injured animals. They run 10 mobile clinics in the evenings by dedicated teams of volunteers.
Neutering Assistance: Low cost neutering scheme operated through the Inchicore Small Animal Clinic.
Postal Address: The Irish Blue Cross, 15A Goldenbridge Ind Est, Tyrconnell Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8.
Tel: 01 416 3030
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Website: www.bluecross.ie

ISPCA National Animal Centre

Registered Charity no. 20008734
Based in Keenagh. The ISPCA National Animal Centre was established in order to support the ISPCA Inspectorate with the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of animals that have been cruelly treated, neglected and abused. They often have cats, dogs and horses looking for their new home.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rehoming centre as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rehoming Centre: ISPCA National Animal Centre, Derryglogher Lodge, Keenagh, Co. Longford.
Tel: 043 33 25035
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Website: www.ispca.ie/ispca_national

Kildare & West Wicklow SPCA

Registered Charity no. 20011048
Covering Kildare & West Wicklow. The charity was established in 1940 and works to prevent animal cruelty and neglect. They are seeing an increase in the number of animals needing to find new homes; if you are looking for a new companion please get in touch.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
General Tel: 087 6887136
Cat Enquiries: 089 4588162 
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Website: www.kwwspca.ie
Kildare Pound (dogs) - Portersize, Ballitore, Co.Kildare. Tel: 059 8623388
National Cruelty Helpline Tel: 1890 515 515

Kilkenny SPCA

Registered Charity no. 20004545
Based in Kilkenny. The Kilkenny Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Kilkenny SPCA) is a non-profit animal rescue and welfare organisation affiliated to the ISPCA. The Kilkenny SPCA was founded in 1882, and has been a registered charity since 1937.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Neutering Assistance: Kilkenny SPCA operate a Neutering Scheme for cats and dogs in their area.
Lost & Found Register: For lost or found an animal please contact using the details below, emailing a photo if possible.
Postal Address: 10 Ormonde St, Gardens, Kilkenny, R95 R2HY
Tel: 056 777 1635 or 086 817 2167
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Website: www.kilkennyspca.ie
National Cruelty Helpline Tel: 1890 515 515

Laois SPCA

Registered Charity no. 20064266
Based in Portlaoise. The Laois Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (LSPCA) is a voluntary organisation. Their main aim is to provide medical help as well as food and shelter to abandoned sick and injured animals.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Neutering Assistance: The society operates a subsidised cat and dog neutering scheme for those on low incomes. 
Lost & Found Register: The branch displays lost & found pets on their website. 
Help! Fosterers Needed: Please get in touch if you could help.
Tel: 085 239 7059
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Website: www.lspca.ie
National Cruelty Helpline Tel: 1890 515 515

Last Hope Animal Charity

Registered Charity no. CHY 17190
Covering Co. Meath. The Last Hope Animal Charity (LHAC) is a non profit, voluntary organisation dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of domestic animals. They rely solely on a network of foster homes to care for the animals in their care. LHAC actively supports spay/neuter efforts in order to decrease the number of homeless pets.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Fosterers needed: New foster homes are urgently needed. You can help by volunteering to foster an animal for LHAC - please contact as below.
Postal Address: Last Hope Animal Charity, PO Box 56, Navan, Co.Meath.
Tel: 085 7172024 
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Website: www.lasthope.ie

Liffey Cat Club

Covering Dublin and Leinster. A dedicated and passionate team of cat lovers, rescuing and rehoming stray kittens and cats, as well as being advocates of TNR (trap - neuter - return) programmes to help manage the stray cat population. All cats old enough are neutered prior to homing, and adopters of kittens must commit to neutering once they are of age. Home checks apply.
Adopt a Cat: Contact Liffey Cat Club as below to ask about cats needing homes.
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Liffey Cat Club's Facebook Page

Longford SPCA

Registered Charity no. 20034092
Based in Longford. Longford SPCA is one of the ISPCA Member Societies, assisting with animal welfare on a voluntary basis. ISPCA Member societies rescue, rehome, and treat thousands of animals across Ireland.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Neutering Assistance: Discounted neutering scheme available for cats and dogs within the county.
Postal Address: Market Square, Longford Town, Longford.
Tel: 043 33 47417
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National Cruelty Helpline Tel: 1890 515 515
Longford SPCA's Facebook Page

Louth SPCA

Registered Charity no. 20036591
Based in Walterstown. The Louth Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has been in existence for over 50 years. Louth SPCA rehomes animals and has a foster care programme for serious cruelty cases. Please contact if you can offer a home.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 042 9335045
Email: Via the contact Us page on the Louth SPCA Website.
Website: www.louthspca.ie
National Cruelty Helpline Tel: 1890 515 515

Lucky's Cat Rescue

Registered Charity no. 20204137
A network of fosterers and volunteers, helping cats from West Dublin to North Kildare. Rescuing and rehoming stray, abandoned and abused cats. They also have a volunteer to help with trap, neuter and return of feral cats. All cats will be given any necessary veterinary treatment, and neutered if old enough. Neutering vouchers accompany kittens that are too young at the time of adoption.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rescue as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Volunteers Needed: Please get in touch with Lucky Cat Rescue if you can help with cat fostering, home checks, fundraising, social networking, transport, admin or answering calls.
Tel: +353 83 371 0669
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Lucky Cat Rescue - Facebook Page

New Ross SPCA

Registered Charity no. 20158453
Covering Leinster. The New Ross Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (New Ross SPCA) works in the local area rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing animals. New Ross SPCA always has many cats and kittens looking for their forever homes.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Email: Via the New Ross SPCA Facebook Page
New Ross SPCA Facebook Page
National Cruelty Helpline Tel: 1890 515 515

North County Dublin SPCA

Registered Charity no. 20065522
Based in Dublin 9. The North County Dublin SPCA has been in operation since 1924. They run a trap neuter return scheme for feral cats and help tame cats find their ideal homes.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Clinic Address: Veterinary Clinic, 124A Upper Drumcondra Road, Dublin 9. Open 6.00pm-9.00pm, Mondays and Thursdays (except Bank Holidays). 
Tel: 01 8375630
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Website: www.ncdspca.org
National Cruelty Helpline Tel: 1890 515 515

North Dublin Cat Rescue

Registered Charity no. 20200024
Helping feral cats and kittens in the north county Dublin area by trapping and neutering them, to reduce the population and reduce suffering. North Dublin Cat Rescue has cats for rehoming, but cannot take in unwanted domestic pets.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
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Website: www.facebook.com/northdublincatrescue

Offaly SPCA

Registered Charity no. 20033828
Covering Leinster. The Offaly Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals – affiliated to the ISPCA, devotes itself to the rescue, care and re-homing of animals throughout the county. Promoting the spaying and neutering of cats and dogs to prevent unwanted pups and kittens. Offaly SPCA are always looking for good homes for the animals in their care.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 086 378 5584
Email: Via the Contact form on the SPCA Offaly website
Website: www.offalyspca.com
National Cruelty Helpline Tel: 1890 515 515

Phibsboro Cat Rescue

Registered Charity no. 20105297
Based in North Dublin. A group of volunteers helping stray, homeless and feral cats. All adoptions require a home visit, the completion of an adoption form and a donation.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the branch as below to ask about cats needing homes.
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Website: www.phibsborocatrescue.ie

South East Animal Rescue

Registered Charity no. CHY 20704
Covering South East of Ireland.  South East Animal Rescue is a Volunteer organisation, protecting and re-homing abandoned, neglected and abused animals. All animals rehomed are neutered and vaccinated.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 086-0707919 or 089-4069956
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South East Animal Rescue Facebook Page

Ten Lives Cat Rescue

Registered Charity no. 20206155
Based in Co.Wexford. Ten Lives works with local communities in South Wicklow and Co. Wexford to Trap, Neuter, Return and provide ongoing management of feral colonies. Cats that are available for rehoming spend a minimum of four weeks in foster care before adoption, where they will be health-checked (including vaccination, worming, microchipping and neutering).
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Volunteers Needed: Ten Lives Cat Rescue need help from local people to locate colonies of cats, assist in trapping, fostering or fundraising activities.
Tel: 053 9417894
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Website: www.tenlivesireland.org

Tipp-Off Animal Rescue

Covering the Tipperary and Offaly areas. Rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming dogs and cats. All potential adopters must complete an application form and be subject to a home visit. All animals will be neutered, age permitting, prior to rehoming, young animals must be neutered at the appropriate time by the adopter as set out in the the adoption agreement.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Lost & Found Register: The rescue operates a lost and found page on their website.
Tel: 086 1907055 (Ireland)
Tel: +353 86 190 7055 (UK)
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Tipp-Off Animal Rescue Facebook Page

Westmeath SPCA

Registered Charity no. 20031619
Covering Westmeath. Founded near Mullingar in 1952, Westmeath SPCA cares for the welfare of the animals of Westmeath with care and respect. Please contact them if you can offer a home to one of the animals in their care.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 086 638 3730
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National Cruelty Helpline Tel: 1890 515 515
Westmeath SPCA's Facebook Page

Wexford SPCA

Registered Charity no. 20064501
Based in Wexford. Promoting animal welfare in the region for all animals, wild, domestic and agricultural. New members and fundraisers always needed, please contact as below if you could spare some time to help out.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Fundraisers Needed: please contact as below if you could spare some time to help.
Address: Wexford SPCA, The Veterinary Centre, Distillery Road, Wexford.
Tel: 053 9143919
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Wexford SPCA's Facebook Page
National Cruelty Helpline Tel: 1890 515 515

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