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Cat Rescue & Adoption Centres: Bedfordshire

Cat and kitten rehoming centres covering Bedfordshire. Adopt a cat from your local rescue shelter.

Organisations are listed alphabetically. Please browse the page to locate rescues nearest you.

Alma and Makko's Furry Friends

Category ID:341

sandy

Based in Biggleswade. A foster based organisation rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming abandoned, stray and surrendered cats within Bedfordshire & North Hertfordshire. All cats will be neutered before adoption. A strict plan for neutering will be made for kittens that are too young at the time of rehoming.
Please Note: This rescue is currently full. Please only contact them if you'd like to adopt a cat.

COUNTIES: Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Items Needed: Good quality items that can be auctioned to raise funds for rescue work are always welcome.

Animal Action

Category ID:385

luton

Based in Milton Keynes. Covering Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Barnet and Northamptonshire. Animal Action was formed in 1977 and works under the supervision of a veterinary surgeon. They rescue, foster, neuter where appropriate and find homes for abandoned and stray animals.
Please Note: This shelter is currently full. Please contact them if you wish to adopt a cat.

COUNTIES: Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire, Greater-london

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.

Animals At Risk Shelter

Category ID:425

Registered Charity no. 1044094

Covering Luton, Harpenden, Hemel Hempstead, Hitchin, Stevenage, Berkhamsted and Tring. Animals at Risk is a no-kill rescue shelter for cats, offering re-homing, spaying/neutering, help and advice, and cat sponsorship. Any animals that are unable to be rehomed will be cared for long term the shelter. Animals At Risk Shelter is open to visitors every weekend.

General Enquiries:   01582 728853
http://www.animalsatriskshelter.org
Rehoming Centre:
341 Ashcroft Road, Stopsley, Luton, Beds, LU2 9AE. Open Sat & Sun 11am - 3.30pm.
COUNTIES: Bedfordshire

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Cat Food Needed: Pet food donations always needed, even if it's only one tin, it all helps! (They will collect larger food donations if you give them a call)
Help! Sponsors Needed: You can sponsor one of their permanent resident cats, and visit them at the shelter for a cuddle and a stroke!

Blue Cross - Hertfordshire Rehoming Centre

Category ID:382

Registered Charity no. 224392

Rehoming cats, dogs, rabbits and ponies across Herts, Bucks and Beds. As part of one of the oldest animal welfare charities, the centre is backed by years of experience in rehoming animals successfully. Cats and dogs are vet checked, wormed, de-flead, microchipped and neutered before rehoming.

General Enquiries:   0300 777 1844
https://www.bluecross.org.uk/hertfordshire-kimpton-rehoming-centre https://www.bluecross.org.uk
Rehoming Centre:
Kimpton Bottom, Nr. Hitchin, Herts, SG4 8EU (Open 2pm - 4pm daily. Weds by appointment only)
COUNTIES: Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire

Extra Info

Their dedicated animal behaviour team assess the individual personalities of animals and address any behavioural problems before rehoming. Potential owners are 'screened' to ensure that they are matched to just the right pet for them.
Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.

Cat & Kitten Rescue

Category ID:754

Registered Charity no. 1143780

Covering Herts, Beds, Bucks, North London and N.W. London. Operating from bases in Borehamwood, Harpenden, Harrow, Hatfield, Hemel Hempstead, Northolt and Watford. A rescue and rehoming service is provided for cats and kittens. Cat & Kitten Rescue also takes in feral cats and socialises them where possible, or neuters and returns them to their home environment, helping to reduce the future stray population.

COUNTIES: Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Greater-london

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Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Volunteers Needed: Hours and work specification available to suit applicant.
Help! Fosterers Needed: Cat fosterers are also needed.
Support Shop: 140, Manor Way, Borehamwood. WD6 1QX.

Cat Welfare (Luton)

Category ID:857

luton

Based in Luton but happy to rehome cats to most areas. Rescuing stray, feral, sick, injured cats/kittens and orphaned neonatal kittens. All cats/kittens are cared for in foster homes until ready for rehoming. Kittens are mainly rehomed in pairs and all cats and kittens are neutered, chipped and at least first part vaccinated before rehoming.

COUNTIES: Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.

Cats Protection - Bedford, Biggleswade & District

Category ID:272

Registered Charity no. 203644

sandy

A small group of volunteers, helping unwanted and abandoned cats and kittens in North Bedfordshire (postcodes MK40 - MK45 & SG15 - SG19). The Branch runs a successful trap, neuter and return programme for ferals. They also promote neutering and offer support and advice on cat-related problems. All cats and kittens are neutered, microchipped, vet checked, wormed, de-flead and vaccinated prior to adoption, and come with 4 weeks free insurance.
Please Note: This rescue is currently full and cannot take any new admissions. Please only contact them if you'd like to adopt a cat.

COUNTIES: Bedfordshire

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes
Lost & Found Register: Please use branch contact details above.
Neutering Assistance: Find out if you are eligible here: Financial Assistance with the Cost of Neutering
Help! Volunteers Needed: Bedford, Biggleswade & District CP are always looking for new recruits to help out.
Help! Pen Sponsors Needed: 'Pen Sponsorships' helps cover the costs of caring for cats between homes. If you would like to sponsor a cat pen, do get in touch. Pen sponsorships make a great gift for the cat lover who has everything!
Support Shop: 12 The Springfield Centre, Orchard Street, off Elstow Road, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7PR (Open daily, Mon-Sat). Stocks Cats Protection catalogue goods, and lots more. Free parking.
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Cats Protection - Luton, Dunstable & District

Category ID:446

Registered Charity no. 203644

luton

Covering Luton postcodes LU1 - LU7 & MK45 (South of A507 only - Westoning, Flitwick, Barton-Le-Clay). Helping unwanted and abandoned cats and kittens, rehabilitating and rehoming them where possible. The branch also offers information and advice about responsible cat ownership and promotes neutering as the only effective solution to the cat over-population. Cats are vet checked on admission, blood tested if at risk, de-flead and wormed, neutered (if old enough), vaccinated where required and microchipped prior to homing.

General Enquiries:   03453 712746
https://www.cats.org.uk/luton
Postal Address:
PO Box 2475, Luton, Beds, LU4 0YE.
COUNTIES: Bedfordshire

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Neutering Assistance: Find out if you are eligible here: Financial Assistance with the Cost of Neutering.
The large costs involved in preparing a cat for re-homing as well as vets bills and food mean that the branch is always very grateful for any help and support.
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Cherry Tree Cat Rescue

Category ID:1240

Covering Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire & London. A small Cat and Kitten rescue centre based in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. Helping to take in unwanted and abandoned kittens and cats in order to find forever homes. All cats and kittens receive worming and flea treatment, and those who are old enough are neutered prior to rehoming.

COUNTIES: Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Greater-london

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Cat Food Needed: Donations of food and unwanted cat items are always welcome.
Help! Volunteers Needed: If you would like to help Cherry Tree Cat Rescue with their work, please contact them.

Feline Rescue

Category ID:1351

Registered Charity no. 1203303

luton

Based in Luton. Rescuing and re-homing unwanted, stray or mistreated cats and kittens in Luton, Dunstable, Hatfield and the surrounding area. All cats are neutered (if old enough), and medical care is provided for those in need. All volunteers care for the cats in their own homes until suitable permanent homes are found. All money is raised through fund raising and donation to cover food and vet bills.

COUNTIES: Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.

Flaverhead Farm Rescue & Retreat

Category ID:1398

leighton-buzzard

Based in Leighton Buzzard, covering Beds, Bucks and Herts. Flaverhead Farm is a dedicated animal sanctuary, specialising in cats, dogs and other animals with additional and complex needs.
Please Note: Flaverhead Farm do not rehome, but provide long-term sanctuary for special needs animals.

COUNTIES: Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire

Homeless Cat Rescue

Category ID:1211

Registered Charity no. 1153052

luton

Based in Luton, working across Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. Homeless cat rescue is a not for profit organisation. They work to trap, neuter and release feral cats and also try to rehome where it is at all possible. Cats are neutered prior to rehoming, and kittens are rehomed pending a signed agreement that the new owners will have them neutered when old enough. Home checks apply.

COUNTIES: Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.

Little Cottage Rescue

Category ID:1147

luton

Covering Beds, Bucks and Herts. Little Cottage Rescue help with various rescues around the Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire area. They are very experienced and carry out a lot of trap, neuter and return and take in and rehome cats and kittens where they can. They believe in neutering as soon as kittens are old enough and always carry out home checks. Kittens often available. If you could offer one or two a home, please get in touch.
Please Note: This Shelter is currently full. Please contact them if you wish to adopt a cat.

COUNTIES: Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Fosterers Needed: New cat foster homes are urgently needed please!

Luna Animal Rescue

Category ID:1138

Registered Charity no. 1163839

biggleswade

Based in Arlesey, rescuing animals without homes in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire. All cats are neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, wormed, flea treated and vet checked prior to adoption. They are cared for in home environments, and will be rehomed with a lifetime of rescue backup.

COUNTIES: Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Cat Fosterers Needed: Luna Animal Rescue are always keen to have more foster families on board, so they can help more animals in need. If you think you could foster, please contact them as above.

National Animal Welfare Trust - Bedfordshire

Category ID:1093

Registered Charity no. 1094115

Covering Beds, Bucks, Northants and Herts. Since 1972 HULA ('Home for Unwanted and Lost Animals'), have provided a refuge for abandoned or unwanted animals until they can be re-homed. 

General Enquiries:   01908 584000
https://www.nawt.org.uk/our-services/our-centres/nawt-bedfordshire
Rehoming Centre:
Glebe Farm, Salford Road, Aspley Guise, Milton Keynes, MK17 8HZ. Open 1pm – 3pm Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays, although open on Bank Holiday Mondays)
COUNTIES: Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Support Shop: High St, Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes. Open Monday - Saturday 9am to 4pm.

​Rehoming Animal Telephone Service (RATS)

Category ID:1009

Registered Charity no. 803364

bedford

Rescuing and rehoming cats, dogs and small mammals to good, loving homes, in the Beds / Herts area. RATS help with rescue, neutering, behaviour and socialising work and many other aspects of rehoming animals. The cats and small mammals are fostered in the Bedford area by volunteers and the rescue has a policy never to have a healthy animal put to sleep, simply because no home has been found.

General Enquiries:   01767 681157
https://www.rats-animalrescue.co.uk
Rehoming Centre:
Highfields, Hare Street, Nr Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 0AD
COUNTIES: Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Support Shop: 15b Hitchin Street, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8AX
Dogs - Tel: 01763 289827
Small Mammals - Tel: 01234 342150
Lost & Found - Tel: 01234 822877

RSPCA - Bedfordshire North

Category ID:573

Registered Charity no. 202037

bedford

Covering North and East Bedfordshire. Supporting the RSPCA Inspectorate with all animals that they collect and rescue. The branch aims to give animals of all shapes and sizes the chance to be adopted to forever homes.

COUNTIES: Bedfordshire

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Lost & Found Register: The branch operates a Lost & Found Register.
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

RSPCA - Bedfordshire South

Category ID:574

Registered Charity no. 259020

luton

Rehoming across South Bedfordshire - from Luton, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard through to Ampthill, Toddington and Flitwick. Promoting kindness to animals, and offering advice on pet problems. The branch also undertakes fostering and rehoming of unwanted animals. The branch carries out vital animal welfare work throughout the local area.

COUNTIES: Bedfordshire

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Alternate Email: alison.sutton@rspca-bedfordshiresouth.org.uk
Help! Fosterers Needed: Good foster homes always needed for animals waiting to be rehomed.
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

RSPCA - Milton Keynes & North Bucks

Category ID:705

Registered Charity no. 275415

A small but dedicated group of volunteers rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming stray, abused & unwanted animals. Each year they help hundreds of animals in need or distress. All adult cats are neutered, microchipped, treated for fleas and worms, and will also have had (at least) their first vaccinations before rehoming. Public help and support is vital to their work.

General Enquiries:   01908 611179
https://www.rspcamiltonkeynes.co.uk
Postal Address:
PO Box 4586, Milton Keynes, Bucks, MK12 6ZS
COUNTIES: Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Calls to the branch are taken Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm
Neutering Assistance: The branch can help towards the cost of neutering cats for people on low incomes.
Lost & Found Register: They also run a Lost & Found register for the area, contact details above.
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

Stray Cat Rescue

Category ID:934

Registered Charity no. 1098984

luton

Based in Dunstable, rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming cats and kittens throughout Bedfordshire. Adult cats are neutered before adoption, or rehomed with a neutering voucher if too young. Home checks apply.

COUNTIES: Bedfordshire

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.

T.A.C.O Cat Rescue Luton

Category ID:923

luton

Based in Luton. Rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming unwanted cats and kittens in Luton, Dunstable and surrounding areas. All cats and kittens will be microchipped and neutered before leaving the rescue.

COUNTIES: Bedfordshire

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.

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The 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 can no longer care for them. The Cinnamon Trust is not a rescue shelter and cannot take unwanted cats in. Please contact them as follows if you could help: Tel. 01736 757900 or visit: www.cinnamon.org.uk

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