Cat and kitten rehoming centres covering Merseyside. Adopt a cat from your local rescue shelter.
Organisations are listed alphabetically. Please browse through the page to locate rescues nearest you.
Covering Southport & Surrounding areas. Alley Cats & Kittens are a Trap Neuter Release group. Any cats and kittens for rehoming are passed onto their local rescue organisations wherever possible. However, they sometimes have cats and kittens available for adoption.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Alley Cats & Kittens Facebook Page
Registered Charity no. 1143133
Based in Liverpool, Animal Aid 246 aims to rescue abused and abandoned cats, and to offer them a safe environment with any medical care required. Home checks apply to ensure a safe and loving home, before adoption is agreed.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Shelter Address: 246 County Road, Liverpool, L4 5PW.
General Enquiries - Tel: 0151 524 3693 or Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Cat Adoptions / Abandoned cats - Tel: 07933 343655 or Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Animal Aid 246 Facebook Page
Registered Charity no. 227795
Based in Liverpool. Caring for abandoned and unwanted cats & kittens throughout Merseyside. Loving homes are always required for adult neutered cats of various ages, and sometimes kittens. The Home also runs a sponsorship scheme for long term residents, elderly and ill cats that are unable to be rehomed.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Help! Volunteers Needed: Volunteer cattery assistants are urgently required to ensure the future of the home. If you live in or around the Liverpool area and could spare a few hours a week, please contact them as below.
Rehoming Centre: 2 Elm Vale, Fairfield, Liverpool L6 8NX. (Visits by prior arrangement only)
Tel: 0151 228 4336
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Website: www.bootehomeforcats.org.uk
Registered Charity no. 1031342
Based in the Melling area of Liverpool. Rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming a variety of animals who find themselves homeless in Lancashire, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens, the Wirral and Knowsley. Carla Lane Animals In Need operate a non destruction policy, caring for animals for as long as it takes to find them new, loving homes. There are usually aound 100 animals seeking homes; cats, dogs, rabbits & rodents plus many farm animals. Animals are vaccinated, neutered and microchipped before homing.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Help! Donations Needed: Please get in touch if you can donate any items useful to the rescue, such as tinned cat or dog food, blankets, non-bio washing liquid or powder, wood-based cat litter, etc.
Rehoming Centre & Sanctuary: Fir Tree Animal Sanctuary, Spurriers Lane, Melling, Liverpool, Merseyside, L31 1BA.
Tel: 0151 549 0959
Out of Hours & Cat Help Line - Tel: 0151 526 3359
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Website: www.carlalaneanimalsinneed.co.uk
Registered Charity no. 203644
Based in St. Helens. Caring for cats in their 40 bed cattery; the branch rehomes 600 cats per year and always has more cats waiting to come in. Loving homes are always needed for many cats and kittens, as are sponsors for their long-term cats.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rehoming centre 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.
Adoption Centre: 100 Chester Lane, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 4DD. Opening hours: Please call in the first instance between 11am - 3pm.
Tel: 01744 817 718
Email: via the ’Contact Us’ form on the Cats Protection Merseyside Cat Centre website
Website: www.cats.org.uk/sthelens
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12
Registered Charity no. 203644
Based in North Wirral, operating in postcode areas CH41 - CH49 (can rehome further afield if required). North Wirral Cats Protection works to to find good homes for stray and unwanted cats and kittens. All cats will have a full veterinary check, and if applicable will be neutered before adoption. The branch can also assist in rehoming cats and kittens directly from their current owners. Visit their website for more details.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Neutering Assistance: Cats Protection offer a means tested scheme to neuter your cat at a reduced rate 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! Fosterers Needed: Cat Fosterers and new Volunteers welcome.
Help! Items Needed: Please bring good quality clothes, accessories, toys, games or bric a bric to the branch’s West Kirby shop, 15 The Crescent, West Kirby, CH48 4HL. Or call 0151 625 5367 to arrange collection.
Tel: 0345 260 1376
Website: www.cats.org.uk/northwirral
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12
Registered Charity no. 203644
Rescuing and rehoming cats in the CH60's Wirral post code areas. The branch aims to rehome unwanted and abandoned cats and kittens into loving homes, giving them a second chance at a happy life. Veterinary treatment is provided as needed for cats that come into their care. They also offer advice on cat 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: The branch run a 'lost & found cats' register for their area, contact as below.
Help! Fosterers Needed: Please get in touch if you might be interested in becoming a short term cat fosterer, either within your home or in CPL provided pens. Expenses are met by the branch.
Help! Volunteers Needed: The branch would love to hear from anyone who could spare some time to help at fund raising events.
Help! Donations Needed: If you have any good quality bric a brac to donate, please call.
Tel: 0151 355 9813
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/southwirral
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12
Charitable Incorporated Organisation no. 1160348
Based in Liverpool. Freshfields is home to cats, and many other animals. They rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome over 1400 animals and birds every year and have a genuine non-destruction policy: Any animal they cannot rehome or place in foster homes, is cared for at the rescue for life. Freshfields also offer practical advice and financial help (where possible) with feral cat colonies on Merseyside.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Indoor Cats: Freshfields is always looking for loving indoor homes for FIV cats who are otherwise healthy - could you help?
Help! Senior Kittizens: Freshfields currently have a number of Oldies, seeking a quiet home for the rest of their years. Senior Kittizens are generally undemanding and make super companions.
Support Shop (Southport): 21-23 Shakespeare Street, Southport, PR8 5AB
Rehoming Centre: East Lodge Farm, East Lane, Ince Blundell, Liverpool, Merseyside, L29 3EA. Open by Appointment Only.
Tel: 0151 931 1604 (Calls between 9am and 5pm please)
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Website: www.freshfields.org.uk
Based in Warrington, rescuing and rehoming unwanted and stray cats and kittens throughout Cheshire and Merseyside. Garden Lodge rescue cattery is a small, vet run rescue. All the cats that go to Garden Lodge receive care, and will be fully vaccinated and neutered before finding their forever homes.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes
Help! Cat Food Needed: Garden Lodge Rescue Cattery will be grateful for any pet food donations.
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Garden Lodge Rescue Facebook Page
Registered Charity no. 701001
Based in South Liverpool. A small charity aiming to rescue sick, stray and abandoned animals. They offer re-homing and long term sanctuary to the animals in their care, and no healthy animal is destroyed. All animals are neutered if old enough, and microchipped before rehoming.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Donations Wanted: Items such as cat food, bedding, towels and newspapers are always welcome. They would also be grateful of any books, clothing, shoes, CDs etc. to sell in their shop (no electrical goods).
Support Shop: 62 Aigburth Road corner of Lambton Road, Open Mon to Sat 11am to 4pm.
Tel: 07717 164038
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Website: www.garstonanimalrescue.com
Registered Charity no. 501656
Covering the Wirral, including Birkenhead, Wallasey and Ellesmere Port. Founded in 1966, the society is run by volunteers, averagely rehoming around 100 cats and 100 dogs each year. Animals are carefully matched to the right home and family circumstances, to ensure suitability for both pet and owner. A home visit is carried out prior to adoption. Cats who are old enough will be neutered. Regular coffee mornings and charity fairs help to support their work.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel (cat rehoming) general info: 0770 733 0515
Tel (cat Rehoming) Wallasey: 0151 639 7032
Website: www.heswall-animal-welfare.org.uk
Registered Charity no. 1165486
Based in St. Helens. A small dedicated team, rescuing cats and kittens for over 30 years. Kitten Karers need loving homes for kittens and young adult cats in their care, all of whom will be neutered before rehoming. Those too young must be neutered as soon as they are old enough. A home visit and interview is completed before re-homing a cat or kitten.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes
Tel: 01744 735 231 or 07725 858 282
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Kitten Karers Facebook Page
Registered Charity no. 1071410
Covering Liverpool and the Wirral. Founded in 1998, helping cats in the area. The Charity always has lots of needy cats and other animals looking for a fresh start. The Cattery is very often full to capacity with cats and kittens of all shapes and sizes - so please contact them if you are thinking of adopting a feline companion. A home check will be carried out to match you to the perfect pet, and a small adoption fee will be charged. They are also able to deliver your chosen pet to you if required.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Support Shop: 569 West Derby Road, West Derby, L13.
Support Shop: 1 high street, Wavertree, L15 8HE.
Email: Via the Contact Form on Liverpool Cat Welfare's Website
Website: www.liverpoolcatwelfare.co.uk
Registered Charity no. 1025353
Based in Merseyside. Rescuing and rehoming cats in since 1993. The Trust always has many super felines looking for a new, loving home. If you could offer a cat (or cats) a home for life, please contact them if you can help. All cats are microchipped, treated for worms and fleas, and receive vet treatment when necessary.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes
Help! Volunteers Needed: New volunteers are always welcomed to join this small, dedicated and friendly team.
Please Note: This Shelter is currently full. Please contact them if you wish to adopt a cat.
Postal Address: PO Box 37, Mossley Hill, Liverpool, L18 1NZ.
Tel: 0151 734 5830
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Phoenix Cat Trust’s Facebook Page
Registered Charity no. 1157210
Covering the Merseyside area. A small foster home based animal sanctuary rescuing and rehoming cats, rabbits and other animals in need. Home visits are carried out to prospective new homes to ensure safety and suitability, and to give advice or answer any questions the prospective owner may have. All animals are neutered, microchipped and treated for fleas and worms prior to homing.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Help! Fosterers Needed: More foster homes in Merseyside are needed - please contact as below if you could help.
Tel: 0795 2017 696
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Website: www.rescueme.org.uk
Registered Charity no. 232258
Covering Southport & Ormskirk. Taking in cats via the RSPCA Inspectorate and helping them on the road to recovery and finding their ideal homes. Home visits and adoption fees apply. Animals are neutered, micro chipped and vaccinated. Included in the adoption agreement is 6 weeks free insurance cover for your new pet.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rehoming centre as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Volunteers Needed: If you are able to volunteer please contact the branch.
Rehoming Centre: New Cut Lane, Birkdale, Merseyside, PR8 3DW. Opening Times: Reception: 11am-4pm, by Appointment only (closed Wednesdays).
Tel: 01704 567624
Email: via the ’Contact Us’ form on the RSPCA - Southport, Ormskirk & District website
Website: www.rspcasouthport.org
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice
Registered Charity no. 232259
Covering Warrington, Halton and St Helens. The branch rescue, rehabilitate and rehome hundreds of animals each year. Animals are cared for in purpose built kennels and cattery facilities. Visiting at the centre is by appointment only.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the branch as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rehoming Centre: Slutchers Lane, Bank Quay, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 1NA. Open daily 8.30am-4.30pm
Tel: 01925 632944
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Website: www.rspca-whs.org.uk
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice
Registered Charity no. 219766
Based in Wallasey. Working closely with RSPCA Inspectors to provide direct animal welfare services in their area. This includes veterinary care and finding safe homes for unwanted animals and those rescued from harm by RSPCA Inspectors. All cats are fully vaccinated, neutered, microchipped, de-flead and wormed before adoption.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the branch as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Lost & Found Register: The branch runs a 'lost & found cats' register for their area.
Help! Volunteers Needed: If you can help RSPCA - Wirral & Chester in their work, please contact them as below.
Rehoming Centre: Cross Lane, Wallasey, Merseyside, CH45 8RH. Open daily, except Thurs 11.30 - 3.00, by appointment only.
Tel: 0151 638 6318
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Website: www.rspcawirral.org.uk
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice
Registered Charity no. 1195252
Based in Liverpool, neutering, feeding, and rehoming the street cats in Merseyside (can potentially rehome further afield for the right home). All cats will be tested for FIV and FeLV, microchipped, neutered, fully vaccinated, de-flead and de-wormed before adoption.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Tel: 07864 747440
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Website: www.silthssanctuary.co.uk
Registered Charity no. 1203993
Based in Liverpool. Rescuing and rehoming stray and abandoned cats in Merseyside. Cats for adoption will be neutered, or arrangements made for neutering when old enough. Also providing support and education on animal welfare in the local community.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Tel: 07575 870887
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Website: www.tailsanimalwelfare.com
Registered Charity no. 1057149
Covering Warrington, Cheshire, Merseyside and Manchester. Rescuing and rehoming any animal in need. Warrington Animal Welfare also promotes neutering / spaying. Home checks are always carried out prior to adoption.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Microchipping: Low cost microchipping available to those in receipt of benefits or low incomes (proof will be required.)
Neutering Assistance: Low cost neutering available to those in receipt of benefits or low incomes (proof will be required.)
Tel: 01925 748 638 or 01925 748637
Website: www.warringtonanimalwelfare.org.uk
Registered Charity no. 518910
Wirral Animal Welfare has been dedicated to rescuing abandoned or unwanted animals since 1987. The association do their best to find suitable new homes. All animals are health checked and given any veterinary treatment needed before rehoming.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 0151 605 1280 or 07800 752385
Wirral Animal Welfare Association Facebook Page
Registered Charity no. 1108626
Based in Holmeswood, covering South Lancashire and North Merseyside. Providing refuge and care for unwanted, abandoned or neglected cats, as well as small domestic animals, farm animals and native species of wildlife. There are always many cats or kittens at the sanctuary needing a good, loving home, so they would love to hear from kind, responsible people who understand the commitment involved in taking on a cat or kitten for life.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the branch as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Outdoor Homes Needed: Good homes always needed for feral cats and kittens, such as on farms or at stables. In return for daily food and shelter, they will look after the barn and the mice!
Help! Protect a Puss Scheme: The sanctuary always has a number of cats who for various reasons cannot be rehomed. The Protect a Puss sponsorship scheme helps pay for their food, litter and veterinary bills. You can sponsor a cat as an individual, school, club, or company.
Rehoming Centre & Sanctuary: Woodlands Farm, Sandy Lane, Holmeswood, L40 1UE (Viewing is strictly by appointment only.)
Tel: 01704 823293
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Website: www.animalsanctuary.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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