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Cat and kitten rehoming centres covering Lothian, Scotland. 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.


Cat Action Trust - Lanark & Central

Cat Homing Page for Cat Action Trust - Lanark & CentralRegistered Charity no. SCO41997
Covering Lanarkshire and the central belt of Scotland. A small cat rescue, Cat Action Trust Lanarkshire rescues stray, abandoned, domestic and feral cats and kittens and rehomes them. If you can offer a cat or kitten a safe, loving, permanent home, please contact CAT Lanark & Central using the details below.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Neutering Assistance: They can offer subsidised neutering which can help towards the full cost of neutering.
Lost Cat Register:  For information on lost or found cats, see the CAT Lanark & Central website for details.
Microchipping: Please see the ‘help’ section on the CAT Lanark & Central website linked below.
Tel: 0871 890 3034 or 07964747379
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Website: www.catactiontrust.org.uk/lanarks

Cat Concern

Cats for Rehoming at Cat ConcernRegistered Charity no. SC042401
Covering Lanarkshire, Glasgow, Edinburgh & The Lothians. Cat Concern work to rescue and rehome stray, feral, abandoned and unwanted cats. All cats in their care will be neutered as soon as they are of an appropriate age.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Lost & Found Register: For missing cats please use the online form on their website.
Tel: 07938 909 215 or 07799 472543
Email: Via the Contact Us form on the Cat Concern Website below
Website: www.catconcern.co.uk

Cats In Crisis

Based in Wishaw, covering Lanarkshire. Rescue and rehoming Cats and socialising feral cats and kittens. All cats over 6 months will be neutered and home visits carried out prior to adoption.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 07950 024368
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Cats Protection - West Lothian

Registered Charity no. 203644 (England & Wales) SC037711 (Scotland)
Rehoming cats and kittens in West Lothian, Midlothian, Edinburgh and East Lothian.
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: The branch operates a Lost & Found register, and there is a Lost & Found section on their website.
Help! Volunteers Needed: The West Lothian branch is desperate for new volunteers. Volunteering brings immense satisfaction from being able to help sick, injured and unwanted cats in your area.
Help! Sponsors Needed: If you are currently unable to take adopt a cat, you might consider sponsoring one of the branch's resident cats or sponsoring a cat-pen. Cat-pen Sponsorship can make a great present too!
Tel: 01506 298 107
Email: Via 'Contact Us' page of the West Lothain Cats Protection website.
Website: www.cats.org.uk/west-lothian
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Edinburgh Cat Protection League

Registered Charity no. SCO14916
Based in Edinburgh.  The charity aims to rescue and rehome as many needy cats as space allows.  Cats are neutered while in their care to help control the stray and feral cat population.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rescue Centre: 3 Casselbank Street, Edinburgh, EH6 5HA
Tel: 0131 554 5521
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Website: www.edinburghcatprotection.org.uk

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home

Registered Charity no. SC006914
The Edinburgh Dog and Cat home, has been operating since 1883 and rehomes over 1000 animals per year. Purpose built kennels and catteries provide accommodation for animals looking for their forever homes.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rehoming Shelter:
The Edinburgh Dog & Cat Home, 26 Seafield Road East, Edinburgh EH15 1EH
Open: Mon to Sat, 9am - 4pm, (closed 25 and 26 December and 1 and 2 Jan)
Tel: 0131 669 5331
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Website: www.edch.org.uk

Lothian Cat Rescue

Registered Charity no. SC007631
Covering Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife. Lothian Cat Rescue is a registered charity formed in 1978 to help cats and kittens that have been abandoned, ill-treated, neglected or are unwanted for any reason. They currently rescue, rehabilitate and rehome around 1000 cats and kittens each year. All adult cats are neutered before rehoming.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rehoming centre as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Neutering Assistance: The rescue can help with Low-Cost Neutering
Help! Volunteers Needed: Volunteers are always welcome
Support Shop: 23 Easter Road, Edinburgh (Open 10am - 4pm Monday - Saturday.)
Rehoming Centre: Brewers Bush, Cockpen Road, Bonnyrigg, Midlothian, EH19 3JH. (Open by appointment only).
Tel: 01875 821025
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Website: www.lothiancatrescue.org

Lyn's Small Animal Rehoming

Registered Charity no. SC048179
Based in Falkirk, rehoming cats and other small animals throughout Forth Valley, Stirlingshire and Edinburgh. Providing direct rehoming where possible, fostering pregnant cats and kittens, and rehabilitating kittens in need of extra help. Working with new owners to ensure cats are neutered.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Neutering Assistance: vouchers towards the cost of neutering are available.
Support Shop: Howgate Shopping Centre, Falkirk, FK1 1ES
Tel: 07845 119299
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Lyn's Small Animal Rehoming Facebook page

SSPCA - Edinburgh & Lothians

Scottish Registered Charity no. SC006467
Based in Edinburgh. The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Scottish SPCA) prevents cruelty to animals and encourages kindness and humanity in their treatment. They rely on the public to continue rescuing and rehoming Scotland's abandoned, neglected and defenceless animals.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rehoming centre as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rehoming Centre: Mansfield Road, Balerno, Edinburgh, EH14 7JU. Open 1pm - 4pm, daily.
Tel: SSPCA Helpline 03000 999 999
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Website: www.scottishspca.org/rehome/our-centres/edinburgh-and-lothians

Sunny Harbour Cat & Kitten Rescue

Registered Charity no. SCO41871
Based in Lochgelly, Fife. Coming to the aid of abandoned, unwanted cats or kittens and to nurse them to health and to find them new homes. Also hand rearing of infant kittens - strict no kill policy. The emphasis is on the education of the public, to raise awareness of sensible and appropriate care required for all cats and kittens. Shelter viewings are by appointment only.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Lost & Found Register: The branch maintains a 'Lost & Found' register for cats in their area, contact as below.
Low Cost Microchipping: They can also help with lower cost I.D. chipping of cats.
Tel: 0300 330 1412 or 07783 639898 (24 hour emergency number)
Email: Via the Contact Us Form on Sunny Harbour Cat & Kitten's Website
Website: www.sunnyharbour.org.uk

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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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