Cat Rescue & Adoption Centres: Cumbria

Registered Charity no. 1161354
Based near Egremont. Animal Concern Cumbria is a small local charity, rescuing and rehoming neglected or unwanted cats, dogs and other small animals. They have a firm policy not to destroy an animal, except on the advice of a veterinary surgeon. Animal Concern Cumbria always need new land / outbuildings for feral cats. These cats are neutered adults, and past the age of socialisation, being unsuitable for a home environment. Please contact Animal Concern Cumbria if you have a barn or land for a feral. ACC can also assist with the Trap-Neuter-Return scheme. If you have ferals who need T-N-R, or would like any advice or help regarding ferals, please contact the rescue as below. A home visit is carried out prior to adoption, and a donation is required to help towards their continuing work.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Tel: 07712 330829 (10am to 4pm daily)
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Website: www.animalconcerncumbria.org

Registered Charity no. 1021803
Based in Barrow, providing care, shelter and finding homes for stray and abandoned animals in the Furness area. All cats will be neutered and microchipped before rehoming.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Items Needed: If you have any goods to donate that can be raffled or auctioned, contact the refuge as below.
Help! Volunteers Needed: Animal Refuge Furness would like to hear from anyone with some time to help their animals.
Tel: 01229 474253 or 07800 826869
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Registered Charity no. 1086066
Based in Kendal. Helping with rescue and rehoming of both cats and dogs from around Cumbria. Animals come into their care for many reasons but unclaimed strays from local authority kennels form a large proportion. 
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rescue Centre: The Wainwright Shelter, Kappellan, Grayrigg, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9BS
Tel: 01539 824293
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Website: www.animalrescuecumbria.co.uk

Registered Charity no. 519065
Based in Barrow-in-Furness. Animal Welfare rescues, rehabilitates, nurses and rehomes hundreds of cats, dogs and other animals each year in the Furness area. They provide compassionate advice on caring for all animals.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Postal Address: 207 Rawlinson Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1ED .
Tel: 01229 836955
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Website: www.animalwelfarefurness.org.uk

Registered Charity no. 1071200
Based in High Bentham, helping animals in North Yorkshire, South Cumbria and North Lancashire. The organisation specialises in cat rescue, but has contacts with other local organisations for dogs and small furries. All cats are neutered, micro-chipped and vaccinated before rehoming.
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
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Website: www.benthampetrescue.org.uk

Registered Charity no. 203644
Covering Carlisle and surrounding areas, Carlisle and District CP help to re-home many unwanted and abandoned cats and kittens. If you are thinking of adopting a cat and you are in or near Carlisle, why not contact them and see what fabulous felines they have in need of a home right now!
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.between 9:30am – 1pm to find out more.
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Website: www.cats.org.uk/carlisle
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Registered Charity no. 203644 
Please Note: This branch currently offers cat neutering assistance, and advice only. They are currently unable to help with adoption or rehoming.
Please Note: Contact for this branch is currently through head office, as follows:
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12 / National CP Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / Website: www.cats.org.uk

Registered Charity no. 1117113
Covering Eden, Penrith, Alston, Kendal and South Lakes area. Rescuing, caring for and finding new, loving homes for a variety of animals. They have a non-destruction policy, which means that no animal is put to sleep, unless on veterinary advice. Over the course of a year, Eden Animal Rescue cares for an average of 400 cats, 150 dogs, plus wildlife, rabbits, hamsters and much more!
Adopt a Cat: See Cats for Homing at This Shelter
Support Shop: 3 Devonshire Street, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7SR
Rescue Shelter: Moorlands Head Farm, Newbiggin, Temple Sowerby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1TH.
Help! Kitty Crisis Appeal: As well as adult cats, Eden Animal Rescue currently has lots of kittens for adoption. If you have a loving, permanent home to offer and would like to adopt a kitten, please let them know.
Help! Fosterers Needed: Temporary foster homes for cats and kittens are urgently needed. Please contact Eden Animal Rescue as below, if you can help.
Help! Kitten Food Needed: Donations of wet and dry kitten food would be very welcome.
Tel: 01931 716 114
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Website: www.edenanimalrescue.org.uk

Registered Charity no. 1004356
Taking in and rehoming stray, abandoned and ill treated cats and kittens. Providing care and veterinary treatment where appropriate. This shelter operates a no unnecessary destruction policy.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 01229 466675

Registered Charity no. 1169511
Based in Carlisle. Oak Tree provides a safe place for all animals in their time of need. The charity look to rehome dogs, cats, and equines and work to support good, long-term healthy relationships between animals and their owners in the community. They are also a safe haven for stray, abandoned or unwanted dogs and cats who are awaiting new homes through the adoption programme.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Rescue Centre: Oak Tree Farm, Wetheral Shields, Carlisle, CA4 8JA
Tel: 01228 560082
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Website: www.oaktreeanimals.org.uk

Registered Charity no. 518593
Based in Keswick, Cumbria. Taking in unwanted or stray cats and kittens and rehoming them to suitable, loving homes. Also helps with feral cats where possible.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Tel: 017687 73723
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Registered Charity no. 232262
Based in Carlisle.  RSPCA Cumbria North East care for cats until suitable homes can be found. All cats are neutered, microchipped and vaccinated (where appropriate) before they are rehomed.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rehoming centre as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Neutering Assistance: Tel: 07718 065995
Veterinary Financial Aid: Including vaccination and microchipping Tel: 07718 065995
Clinic & Rehoming Centre: 28 Close Street, Carlisle, CA1 2HB. Open: Mon, Wed & Fri: 1pm - 2pm.
Tel: 01228 512893
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Website: www.rspca.org.uk/local/cumbria
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

Registered Charity no. 232261
Based in Whitehaven. RSPCA Cumbria West prioritise animals rescued from cruelty & neglect, which may mean they cannot take in unwanted pets. 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.
Tel: 01946 693585
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Website: www.rspca.org.uk/local/cumbria-west-branch
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

Registered Charity no. 232247
Based in Barrow-in-Furness. This branch cares for cats, dogs and rabbits brought in by the RSPCA Inspectorate. Through a small group of dedicated volunteers, they work to provide care for those animals that are most in need, the abandoned, abused, distressed and injured.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the rehoming centre as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Advice & Rehoming Centre: 106 Church Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2HJ. Open: 9am - 12 noon & 1pm - 4pm Mon & Wed and 9am - 1pm Thu.
Tel: 01229 824 583
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Website: www.rspca.org.uk/local/furness
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

Registered Charity no. 232236
Based in Kendal, covering Cumbria and North Lancashire. The main aim of this branch is to take in neglected or abused animals. They then nurse them back to health, rehabilitate and find a loving, permanent home for each and every one.
Adopt a Cat: Contact the branch as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Neutering Assistance: Available for individuals on low income with the cost of neutering their pet.
Veterinary Financial Assistance: RSPCA Westmorland provides veterinary treatment for animals of those on government benefits.
Tel: 01539 736307
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Website: www.rspca-westmorland.org.uk
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice