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Cat and kitten rehoming centres covering Wiltshire. 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.


Acorn Cat Rescue

Based in Calne. Providing rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of stray or unwanted cats and kittens in Calne and surrounding areas. All cats will be neutered when old enough.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rescue Shelter: 24a Shelburne Road, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 8ER.
Tel: 01249 813745
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Association Acorn Facebook Page

Blue Cross - Burford Rehoming Centre

Registered Charity no. 224392 
Covering Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, and Northamptonshire. Blue Cross Burford have facilities for 25 dogs, 21 cats, 14 rabbits and other small pets. They also have numerous paddocks and stables to care for up to 60 horses. Please call prior to visiting.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Outdoor Homes Needed: As well as domestic cats, the centre also has many Feral & Farm Cats needing homes!
Rehoming Centre: Shilton Road, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4PF. Open 2pm-4pm daily (Wednesday by appointment only).
Tel: 0300 777 1570
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Rehoming Web Page: www.bluecross.org.uk/oxfordshire-burford-rehoming-centre
National Website: www.bluecross.org.uk

Bristol & Wales Cat Rescue

Cats for Rehoming at Bristol & Wales Cat RescueRegistered charity no. 1127289
Bristol and Wales Cat Rescue rehomes cats and kittens to adopters within a 50 mile radius, but can only take cats in from Bristol. All potential adopters are homechecked or must supply a letter of reference from their vet. All cats are treated for worms and fleas, litter-trained, socialised also neutered and microchipped if old enough.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Neutering Assistance: Bristol & Wales Cat Rescue can advise on local vets who offer adopters discounted neutering and vaccinations. See their website for details.
Low-cost Microchipping: The rescue promotes responsible ownership and also offers discounted microchipping.
Golden Oldies: Homes needed for Feline 'Golden Oldies' - wonderful companions for human Golden Oldies!
Tel: 0844 2573525
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Website: www.bristolandwalescatrescue.com

Cat Rescue Chippenham

Based in Chippenham. A volunteer led organisation, rescuing and rehoming cats throughout Wiltshire and the surrounding areas. They have many cats seeking homes, and also kittens when in season. Medical treatment is provided where needed, and all cats are neutered before rehoming. Kittens are followed up with financial assistance if appropriate, to ensure they are neutered.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Volunteers Needed: Help with fostering and fundraising always welcome.
Tel: 01249 653443
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Website: www.catrescuechippenham.org.uk

Cat Watch Rescue Shelter

Cats for Rehoming at Cat Watch Rescue ShelterRegistered 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

Cats Action Trust (North & West Wiltshire)

Registered Charity no. 1048779
Rescuing and rehoming within a 20-mile radius of Melksham only. Abandoned Cats and kittens are given veterinary treatment if needed, and placed in foster homes until permanent homes can be found. Cats Action Trust are also committed to neutering all cats they rehome.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 07425 870956 or 07734 964420 (9am - 5.30pm, unless an emergency)
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Website: www.catsactiontrust.org.uk

Cats at The Mill

A small cat rescue based between Mere and Gillingham, covering the counties of Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire. All cats will be neutered before rehoming, and home visits apply.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 01747 840 367
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Website: www.catsatthemill.org

Cats in Distress

Cats for Rehoming at Cats in DistressRegistered Charity no. 1167332
An independent welfare, rescue & rehabilitation charity based in Frome, Somerset. Abandoned, mis-treated and unwanted cats & kittens are given appropriate medical treatment and rehabilitation. Cats In Distress also take in beloved pets from owners who, for a variety of reasons are no longer able to keep them. All cats & kittens will be neutered, vaccinated and microchipped before rehoming. Home / owner checks apply, with adopters often becoming Friends of the Charity.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Tel: 07504 129955
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Website: www.cats-in-distress.org

Cats Protection - Frome & District

Registered Charity no. 203644
Covering areas around Frome in Somerset, and also Warminster and Westbury in Wiltshire and parts of Avon. On average, they rescue and rehome over 100 homeless or unwanted cats every year. All cats are neutered and treated for fleas and worms prior to rehoming.
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: Frome & District branch is currently looking for cat-lovers with some time on their hands, even if it's only a few hours a week to help with cat welfare and homing. Please drop them an email if you are interested.
Postal Address: Frome & District Cats Protection, 46 Lower Innox, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2LU
Tel: 07733 390 345
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/frome
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Cats Protection - Salisbury & District

Registered charity no. 203644
Based in Salisbury. The branch rescues and rehomes stray, abandoned and unwanted cats; fostering and finding new homes for around 500 cats each year.  Each cat is vet checked, neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, treated for fleas and worms and arrives with 4 weeks free pet insurance.  The branch also have a scheme in place to control the feral population through neutering.
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: PO Box 2321, Salisbury, SP2 2LA
Tel: 01722 664606
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/salisbury
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Cats Protection - Swindon

Registered Charity no. 203644
Covering Swindon to Cirencester. (Postcodes: SN1, SN2, SN3, SN4, SN5, SN6, SN25 & SN26.) Swindon Cats Protection are always looking for loving homes for cats and kittens in their care. All cats are vaccinated against cat flu and enteritis, microchipped, health checked, treated for fleas and worms and neutered (if old enough).
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: P.O. Box 1054, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 6QE
Tel: 01793 644536
Email: Via the 'Contact Us' form on the Cats Protection - Swindon Website.
Website: www.cats.org.uk/swindon
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Furlock Holmes Animal Care

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

HEART (Homing & Emergency Animal Rescue Team)

Covering Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. HEART’s aim is to find secure new homes for animals that have been abandoned or whose owners can no longer care for them. They help dogs, cats, rabbits, horses, goats and many other animals throughout the South West.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 0117 382 4351
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Website: www.heartrescue.org.uk

Margs Moggies Cat Rescue

National Animal Welfare Trust - Berkshire

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

Old Farm Animal Sanctuary

Based in Chippenham. Local animal sanctuary helping homeless animals who are in need.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the sanctuary as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Grittenham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4JY. The Old Farm Animal Sanctuary is open for viewings on Mon, Tue, Thurs and Sat between 2-4pm.
Tel: 01666 510 726
Old Farm Animal Sanctuary Facebook Page

Pound Kitten Rescue

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

RSPCA - North Wiltshire & Newbury District (Oak & Furrows Wildlife Rescue Centre)

Registered Charity no. 268444
Covering Swindon, Chippenham, Blunsdon, Highworth, South Marston, Lambourn, Shrivenham, Longcot, Fairford, Kempsford, Brinkworth, Lyneham, Royal Wootton Bassett, Purton, Cricklade, Cirencester, Malmesbury, Calne, Marlborough, Ramsbury, Aldbourne, Lechlade, Luggershall, Tidworth and Faringdon and surrounding locale. The branch works hard to find suitable new homes for as many animals as possible which come into their care, and to provide proper care for those who have been injured, neglected, mistreated or abandoned. All animals are neutered, microchipped and vaccinated (where appropriate) before they are rehomed.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the branch as below to ask about cats needing homes.
General Enquiries Tel: 01793 640136
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Website: www.rspcaoandf.org.uk
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

RSPCA - Poole, East Dorset & South Wiltshire

Registered Charity no. 248617
Based in Poole. RSPCA Poole, East Dorset & South Wiltshire’s animals are neutered, microchipped and vaccinated (where appropriate) before they are rehomed.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the branch as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 01202 890415
Website: www.rspca.org.uk/local/poole-east-dorset-and-south-wiltshire
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

RSPCA - Wiltshire Mid

Registered Charity no. 205295
Based in Devizes. Offering veterinary/financial assistance to help animals most in need in Devizes, Melksham, Warminster, Westbury & surrounding villages. increasing awareness of animal welfare obligations, rights and ideals through education, advice and support. The branch also promotes responsible pet ownership through neutering and microchipping campaigns.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
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Website: www.rspca.org.uk/local/-/rspca/wiltshire-mid-branch
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

Swindon & District Animal Haven

Based in Wootton Bassett. Operating since 1999, the pet rescue centre is home to a whole range of animals, including domestic pets like cats and dogs. They always have pets looking for new, loving homes.
Lost & Found Register: SDAH run a Lost & Found register for the Swindon area.
Rehoming Centre: Warwick Farm, Ballards Ash, Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 8DY
Tel: 07990 868887
Website: www.sdah.co.uk

Teckels Animal Sanctuaries

Registered Charity no. 1108726
Based in Gloucester. Teckels is a charitable animal welfare centre, which was established in 2003 after the Gloucester based rescue kennels and cattery merged with another long established animal rescue centre based in Swindon. Teckels has rescue and re-homed thousands of animals in recent years from both the Gloucestershire and the Swindon area.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rehoming centre as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rehoming Centre: Bristol Road, Whitminster, Gloucester, GL2 7LU (By appointment only)
Tel: 01452 740300
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Website: www.teckelsanimalsanctuaries.co.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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