Rescue and rehoming groups dedicated to re-homing unwanted or surrendered, neutered pedigree cats. If you are looking for a particular breed of cat, such as persian or siamese, please adopt and not buy!
Organisations are listed alphabetically by breed. Groups under ‘Pedigrees’ can rehome all breeds.
Co-ordinating Abyssinians that need help with people who are seeking to give homes.
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Website: www.abyssiniancatclub.com/welfare
Tel: 01392 833341
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Asian Cat Association's Facebook Page
For other enquiries regarding Asian cat welfare and rehoming, please contact the AGCS Welfare Officer.
Tel: 0151 286 0066
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Website: www.asiangroupcatsociety.co.uk
Working across the country concerning the welfare and rehoming of Australian Mist Cats. All cats rehomed by the Australian Mist Cat Society will be neutered and home suitability assessments will be carried out. The society rehouse Mist cats as indoor cats only.
Tel: 01392 882341
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Website: www.balinesecatsociety.co.uk/comm.html
Based in the Midlands, helping with the rehoming of GCCF registered Bengal cats throughout the UK. Any Bengal taken into care is vet checked, neutered, vaccinated and microchipped (as needed) prior to adoption. The Bengal Cat Association also assists in the direct rehoming (home to home) of Bengal cats via their website. Only GCCF registered pedigree Bengals will be accepted onto the rehoming list - proof of this will be required
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Website: www.bengalcatassociation.co.uk/welfare.php
Based in Cambridge. Rescuing and rehoming stray and abandoned cats within Cambridge and the surrounding counties. Also supporting the Bengal Cat Association UK wide, by rehoming non-registered Bengal cats in need of new homes. All cats must be neutered before relinquishment. MogsnDogs also offer help, guidance, education and support to cat owners.
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Website: www.mogsndogs.com
Registred Charity No: 1123174
Rescuing, caring for and rehoming Birmans of all colours and ages throughout the UK. All cats are neutered before going to the new homes.
Tel: 07980 719758
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Website: www.birmanrescue.co.uk
A welfare service for troubled, abandoned or lost Burmese cats across the UK. Cats are cared for until their owners can be found, or they can be placed in a new loving home.
Website: www.burmesecatsociety.org.uk/rescue
Registered Charity no: 1094488
Welfare, rescue & rehoming of Burmese cats and their friends in need, throughout the UK.
Their regionally structured rehoming service helps around 400 Burmese cats each year to find a new home. Great care is taken to match cats with prospective homes as ideally as possible. They also run a lost and found register for Burmese cats separated from their owners.
Tel: 01483 828625
Website: www.burmesecatclub.com
For Cornish Rex cat rescues - see 'Rex Cats' listings below
For Devon Rex cat rescues - see 'Rex Cats' listings below
Tel: 07764 359 683
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Website: www.egyptianmaus.co.uk/welfare
For Havana Brown cat rescues - see 'Orientals' listings below
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Website: http://www.korats.org.uk/ (then click 'Rehoming')
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Website: www.maine-coon-cat-club.com/kittens/rescue
Rehoming of needy Norwegian Forest Cats UK wide, and help to owners who have fallen on hard times.
Tel: 01908 642115 / 07581216294
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Website: www.nfcc.co.uk
Tel: 07870 747639
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Website: www.ocicatclubuk.org/welfare
Providing a welfare contact regarding cats that have strayed or become lost, cats in need of care or cats that need re-homing.
Tel: 01782 641190
Registered Charity no. 1145775
Covering England, Scotland and Wales. OCWT is affiliated to the Oriental Cat Association and provides safehouse accommodation for cats of Oriental bloodlines. Undertaking the rescue and re-homing of Oriental Shorthair cats. Cats are sometimes available in various parts of the country, so if you are interested in giving an Oriental Shorthair a home the organisation keeps a waiting list. All homes are checked prior to adoption. Advice on the welfare of oriental cats available.The harder to home Orientals are cared for at the rehoming cattery in East Sussex until a home is found.
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Tel: 01424 892618 or local rate: 08450 529655
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Website: www.ocwt.org (then click on 'cats needing homes')
Based in Hayle. A small rescue and rehoming centre caring for cats of all ages and breeds - maximum capacity is 20 cats. Also rescuing and rehoming Siamese and part Siamese cats. Cats are carefully matched to both the people and the home environment, for a happy partnership for both cat and owner!
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
21 Deverall Rd, Fraddam, Nr. Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 5EP
Tel: 01736 850241
Based in Chichester, Covering West Sussex. Fluff & Feathers is run from a semi-rural home with large gardens, providing a haven for pedigree cats in need of rehoming. They provide breed specific care, and alternative diets if required. All cats will be health checked and neutered before going to their new homes.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 01243 673468 or 07957 216448
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Pedigree Cat Welfare Rescue Directory: The Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF) website, has an extensive list of welfare contacts for pedigree breeds, and also of regional contacts who deal with rescue and rehoming. Please visit their website below, for full details.
Website: www.gccfcats.org/Health-Welfare/Rescue-Re-homing
Based in Nottingham. Specialising in the welfare of hybrids, re-homing of retired breeding cats; occasionally kittens.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 07516 692334
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Covering UK Wide. Rescuing and rehoming all types of pedigree cats, specialising in Persian and other long-haired cats.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rescue Centre: St. Francis Cottage, Thornborough, Near Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 2RQ
Tel: 01677 470142
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Website: www.stfrancisrescue.co.uk
Rehoming indoor only, pedigree-looking cats in England & Wales (usually around Worcs, Essex, East London, Durham and West Midlands). This small specialist, volunteer run rescue isn’t concerned about pedigree papers, but about the cats themselves. They help all breeds, including Persians, Persian Exotics, Maine Coons, NFC, Ragdolls, Birmans, Burmese, Siberian, Siamese, British Blue and other colours of British Shorthair, and others (no longer taking in Bengal cats). All cats are cared for in foster homes, as opposed to catteries.
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Tel: 07722 826 935 (Call or Text)
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Website: www.strawberrypersianpedigreecatrescue.co.uk
This is a small foster-based rescue based in Islington. Caring for and rehoming abandoned, abused and unwanted cats and kittens in London and the surrounding areas. They also rehome pedigree cats, pedigree mixed cats and pedigree looking cats. Prior to rehoming, all cats are neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and vet treated when necessary. Kittens will not be rehomed until they are old enough to be neutered.
Please Note: This rescue only rehomes to safe indoor only homes (cat proof gardens and safe windows and balconies will be accepted). However, they do occasionally have feral cats that can live on farms or safe environments with food and shelter.
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Tel: 07519 250843
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Website: www.indooronlycatspixnmixpedigreesuk.com
Based in Hudderdsfield, West Yorkshire. Ladybower Persian Rescue is a 'home rescue' based in West Yorkshire. Cats are cared for in a normal family home environment, until their very carefully matched 'forever home' is found.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
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Based in North West Kent This independent, self funded rescue takes in and rehomes adult Persian cats, (they do not have kittens). Permanent, loving homes are always needed. A home check is carried out before rehoming, and all cats receive necessary veterinary treatment, are FIV/FeLV tested if appropriate, vaccinated and microchipped.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 01634 712723
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Based in Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Rehoming neglected and unwanted Persians. All cats are neutered before being rehomed. Home checks apply.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Email: Via the Persian Rescue Northern Ireland and Scotland's Facebook Page
Persian Rescue Northern Ireland and Scotland's Facebook Page
The Society occasionally has pedigree Chinchilla, Shaded Silver, Golden, Smoke and Silver Tabby cats looking for permanent, loving homes. All cats are homed neutered or spayed, fully vet checked, blood tested, vaccinated and microchipped. All prospective homes are fully checked.These are all specific breeds of Persian Cats. Sometimes they are older cats whose owners can no longer keep them others are rescue cases. All will have been assessed for their suitability to be re-homed. All new owners will receive a home visit and a follow up, to ensure the cat has settled and there are no problems. They are funded entirely by donations and adoption fees.
Please remember that all Persian cats require regular grooming, and they will reward you with plenty of love and affection.
The Chinchilla, Silver Tabby & Smoke Cat Society's Facebook Page
Based in Oldham. Taking in unwanted pedigree ragdolls, providing shelter and care, and finding secure and loving homes. Jelly Beans also offer advice, support and guidance for pet owners.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Items Needed: Please contact Jelly Beans if you have any spare fleece / vet bedding, towels, sheets, quilt covers or blankets.
Tel: 07961 435538
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Jelly Beans Facebook Page
Website: www.prbcc.co.uk (Rescue and Rehome)
Rescuing ragdolls, and finding them loving, forever homes. All cats are neutered before they are rehomed.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
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Website: www.ragdoll-rescue.co.uk
The British Ragdoll Cat Club provides a rehoming service throughout the UK. A home visit is carried out before placing a cat to ensure suitability, and to give adoptees a chance to voice any queries they have on the general care and upkeep of the Breed. They assess each cat individually for it's character and temperament, and it's previous lifestyle is taken into consideration. When it is certain that the right home has been found, they will arrange for the transfer.
If you are intetrested in rehoming one of their cats, or if you have a Ragdoll you need to rehome, please contact them.
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Website: www.tbrcc.co.uk
From time to time the Welfare Officer at this society is contacted to assist Cornish Rex cats in need of help. They work together with other Rex Clubs and Welfare Officers to find the most suitable new home for each cat or kitten.
Tel: 01420 479 307
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Website: www.cornishrexcatsociety.co.uk/welfare
Tel: 01582 597049
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Website: www.rexcatassociation.co.uk/welfare
Rex Rescue/Re-homing service for all Rex cats. If you would like to offer a Rex a home or know of a Rex needing a home please contact our Welfare Officer as below:
Tel: 01787 278912
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Website: www.rexcatclub.com/welfare
Telephone: 01546 886392 (after 7pm)
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Website: www.russianblue.org.uk/welfare
The Midshires is compiling a list of people who are willing to give a home to a Siamese Cat(s) or would like to foster. So if you are interested please contact them as below.
Tel: 0116 2892076 / 07742763434
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Website: www.midshireswelfarerescue.co.uk
Based in Sheffield, rescuing and rehoming Siamese and Orientals in need or in danger throughout the North of England. All cats are spayed/neutered, microchipped and vaccinated before rehoming.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rescue as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 0114 272 5318
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Tel: 01327 860788
Website: www.sealpointsiamesecatclub.org/welfare
Suffolk
Tel: 01359 259652
Tel: 01546 886392 (please call after 7pm - thank you!)
Website: www.siamese-scotland.co.uk
Registered Charity no. 1072366
The SCWT operates a rescue, foster and re-homing service for unwanted adult siamese cats. Permanent, loving homes are often needed for adult cats. Please note, they do not have kittens for rehoming. The trust runs a sponsorship scheme for un-homeable cats. See their website for more details.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Lost & Found Register: To report a lost or found siamese cat, contact the relevant welfare officer below.
Rehoming contacts as follows:
Welfare Officer Tel: 01473 830894 (Not after 9pm please)
General enquiries and after hours welfare Tel: 020 8464 8857 (Urgent calls anytime - within reason)
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Website: www.siameserescue.org.uk
Tel: 01388 835585
Tel: 0114 272 5318
The Progressive Singapura Cat Club takes a very active part in the welfare of these cats. Occasionally they take in older cats who need to be rehomed through no fault of their own, usually a change in family circumstances.
Email: Via the Contact Us Form on the Progressive Singapora Cat Club's Website
Website: www.singapuracatclub.co.uk
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Website: www.somalicatclub.com/welfare-rescue
The Sphynx Cat Breed Club operates a national rehome & welfare service for the breed.
Areas covered - UK Wide.
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Website: www.sphynxcatassociation.org.uk/rehome/
Tel: 01428 661 392
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Website: www.tonkinese.info/rescue
Email: Via the Contact form on the Tonkinese Cat Club Website
Website: www.tonkinesecatclub.co.uk/rescueandwelfare
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Website: www.turkishvancatclub.co.uk/welfare
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