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Cat Rescue & Adoption Centres: Berkshire

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

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

Alley Cats Rescue

Category ID:338

slough

Based near Slough, rehoming cats and kittens in Buckinghamshire. Ensuring all cats are neutered and vet checked before they are rehomed. Alley Cats also aid in the Trap, Neuter and Return of cats to a site if there are people there who can feed them.

COUNTIES: Berkshire, Buckinghamshire

Extra Info

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

Battersea At Old Windsor

Category ID:579

Registered Charity no. 206394

windsor

Based in Windsor. Rescuing and rehoming cats and dogs in Berkshire, Surrey, Hertfordshire, Hampshire and West London. Old Windsor centre operates in exactly the same way as the Battersea London centre, but on a slightly smaller scale.

Adoption Enquiries:   01784 494460
General Enquiries:   0800 001 4444
https://www.battersea.org.uk/about-us/visit-us/visit-battersea-old-windsor
Rehoming Centre:
Priest Hill, Old Windsor, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 2JN.
COUNTIES: Berkshire, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Greater-london, Surrey

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Surrender a Cat: bowcat.intake@battersea.org.uk

Cats Protection - Berkshire Cat Centre

Category ID:460

Registered Charity no. 203644

thatcham

Based in Newbury. The Berkshire Cat Centre works to find good homes for cats in need. Cats are cared for in a purpose built cattery.

General Enquiries:   01635 200111
https://www.cats.org.uk/newbury
Rehoming Centre:
Heatherpine Shelter, Curridge Road, Curridge, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 9DH (Opening hours: Every day, 11am - 3pm)
COUNTIES: Berkshire

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
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Cats Protection - Bracknell & Wokingham Districts

Category ID:281

Registered Charity no. 203644

wokingham

Covering Bracknell and Wokingham. Bracknell & Wokingham Distrists Cats Protection's most frequent task is taking in unwanted cats or kittens, from owners who can no longer care for them. The branch also take in feral and semi feral cats to be neutered and returned to their site or rehomed at stables, farms, small holdings etc, where they make extremely good rodent controllers.

General Enquiries:   0345 371 4212
https://www.cats.org.uk/bracknell
Postal Address:
PO Box 4054, Bracknell, Berks, RG42 9DE
COUNTIES: Berkshire

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Neutering Assistance: Find out if you are eligible here: https://www.cats.org.uk/what-we-do/neutering/financial-assistance
Lost & Found Register: Email: lostandfound@bracknell.cats.org.uk
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Cats Protection - Farnham, Camberley & District

Category ID:372

Registered Charity no. 203644

Helping cats in the Surrey, Hants & Berks border areas - Alton, Bordon, Farnham, Camberley, Aldershot. Finding loving new homes for unwanted and abandoned cats in the local area. The branch will also help with feral cats where possible.

COUNTIES: Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey

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.
Help! Volunteers Needed: Enthusiastic volunteers required to join their merry band, particularly for fostering or admin based roles. Please contact the branch as below to discuss volunteering options - they'd love to hear from you!
Help! Fosterers Needed: More fosterers are needed, to care for cats 'between homes' either in their own home or in an outdoor garden pen.
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Cats Protection - Reading & District

Category ID:483

Registered Charity no. 203644

reading

Covering the following Reading postcodes: RG1, RG4, RG8, RG9, RG30 and RG31. The Reading and District Branch of Cats Protection is one of over two hundred and fifty branches of CP volunteers in the UK, rescuing, treating, neutering and re-homing unwanted or abandoned cats and kittens. They aim to help several hundred local cats each year.

General Enquiries:   01189 403005
https://www.cats.org.uk/reading
Postal Address:
PO Box 7961, Reading, RG10 8WZ
COUNTIES: Berkshire

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
Help! Farm Homes Needed: The branch has a number of semi-feral cats, seeking a farm / smallholding / stable to call home and catch mice in!
Support Shop: 11 The Triangle, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4RN
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

D.B.A.R.C. (Diana Brimblecombe Animal Rescue Centre)

Category ID:1340

Registered Charity no. 288473

wokingham

Based in Wokingham. D.B.A.R.C. have been rescuing and rehoming cats, dogs and other domestic animals for over 40 years across Berkshire, Surrey, Hampshire and Oxfordshire. Animals receive the best of care until they are rehomed. Home checks apply.

General Enquiries:   01189 341122
https://www.dbarc.org.uk
Rehoming Centre:
Nelsons Lane, Hurst, Near Wokingham, Berks, RG10 ORR. Open Tuesday–Friday 11am to 1pm, and 2pm to 4pm.
COUNTIES: Berkshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Suffolk

Extra Info

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

Furlock Holmes Animal Care

Category ID:1309

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.

COUNTIES: Berkshire, Hampshire, Wiltshire

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above 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).

Halo Animal Rescue

Category ID:1275

slough

Based in Slough. Halo Animal Rescue come to the aid of domestic animals within Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. Rescued animals are placed in foster care until forever homes become available. All cats will be vet checked, vaccinated, microchipped, treated for fleas and worms, and are neutered (if over 6 months) before adoption.

COUNTIES: Berkshire, Buckinghamshire

Extra Info

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

HappyCats Rescue

Category ID:1272

Registered Charity no. 1151368

Operating in Hampshire, covering Hants and Surrey. HappyCats Rescue was founded due to the increasing number of cats and kittens needing to find new homes. This small, independent rescue places cats and kittens in foster homes until permanent homes can be found. All cats are vet checked, microchipped, neutered and vaccinated; kittens are neutered when at an appropriate age. All potential homes will be subject to a homecheck.

COUNTIES: Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, West-sussex

Extra Info

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

Helping Dogs & Cats UK Rescue

Category ID:1247

maidenhead

Based in Basingstoke, helping cats, dogs and other small animals in need in Berks, Hants, Kent & Surrey (within 2 hours of Basingstoke. Their work includes rehoming and rehabilitation, veterinary care, microchipping, spaying and neutering.

COUNTIES: Hampshire, Berkshire, Kent, Surrey

Extra Info

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

Little Paws Woodcote

Category ID:1441

Based in Wallingford. Rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming stray and abandoned cats within Berkshire and Oxfordshire. All cats of age will be neutered (kittens will be adopted on a neutering agreement).

COUNTIES: Berkshire, Oxfordshire

Extra Info

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

Magies Sanctuary

Category ID:1420

slough

Based in Slough. Rescuing and rehoming stray and abandoned cats throughout Berkshire. All will be neutered, vaccinated, treated for fleas and worms, and microchipped before being rehomed to a suitable family / person. Magies Sanctuary also run a trap, neuter & return program for feral cats.

COUNTIES: Berkshire

Extra Info

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

Maidenhead Cat Rescue

Category ID:1134

Registered Charity no. 1166929

maidenhead

Covering Maidenhead and surrounding areas. Maidenhead Cat Rescue aims to is find loving homes for stray and abandoned cats and kittens, and to encourage the neutering of cats. All cats / kittens are vet checked, mircochipped, flea treated and wormed before adoption. Maidenhead Cat Rescue also provide trap, neuter and return of feral cats, or rehomes them to farms and stables.

COUNTIES: Berkshire, Buckinghamshire

Extra Info

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

National Animal Welfare Trust - Berkshire

Category ID:1094

Registered Charity no. 1090499

newbury

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.

General Enquiries:   01488 638 584
https://www.nawt.org.uk/our-services/our-centres/nawt-berkshire
Rehoming Centre:
Trindledown Farm Animal Rescue Centre, Wantage Road, Great Shefford, Berks RG17 7DQ
COUNTIES: Berkshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire

Extra Info

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

Next Chapter Animal Rescue

Category ID:1082

Based in Camberley, covering Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire (and throughout the UK if owners can travel). Dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of unwanted, neglected and abused domestic animals, and sick or injured wildlife.

COUNTIES: Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Neutering, Microchipping & Vaccination Assistance: Discounted services available.
Help! Fosterers Needed: Contact Next Chapter Animal Rescue if you can offer a temporary foster home for a domestic animal. Costs covered by the rescue.

RSPCA - East Berkshire

Category ID:631

Registered Charity no. 251481

maidenhead

The RSPCA East Berkshire branch aims to find loving new homes for all the cats and dogs that come into their care. Every animal is taken for a vet check, is micro-chipped, vaccinated, treated for fleas and worms and neutered before going to their new home. Viewing by appointment only, please contact as below.

COUNTIES: Berkshire

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Lost & Found Register: If you have a lost or found animal you wish to feature on their website, please contact as above .
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

RSPCA - Hants & Surrey Border

Category ID:660

Registered Charity no. 201291

sandhurst

Covering Aldershot, Farnham, Farnborough, Camberley, Sandhurst and Hook. Rescuing, fostering & rehoming stray and unwanted cats and kittens. Providing support for animals that have been abused or abandoned, are injured or sick, or are no longer wanted by their owners.

COUNTIES: Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Volunteers Needed: The branch is always in need of volunteers to foster their rescue cats, whilst permanent homes are found.
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

RSPCA - Hillingdon, Slough, Windsor, Kingston & District

Category ID:663

Registered Charity no. 263515

windsor

Area covered: Hillingdon, Uxbridge, Slough, Windsor, Kingston, Ashford, New Malden. The Hillingdon Clinic provides veterinary services for the area. The branch are also continuously finding homes for cats and other animals.

COUNTIES: Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Greater-london, Surrey

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Low Cost Veterinary Treatment: Offering low cost veterinary treatment for pets of those on low incomes.
Clinic Enquiries Tel: 01895 231 435 (Veterinary Clinic Times 9am-5pm Mon-Fri)
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

RSPCA - Oxfordshire

Category ID:729

Registered Charity no. 205156

Rehoming in Oxfordshire and North Berkshire. As well as cats, the branch always has other animals needing homes, such as rabbits, gerbils, guinea pigs, rats and chinchillas!

COUNTIES: Oxfordshire, Berkshire

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Microchipping: The branch holds regular microchipping events, where you can have your cat or dog chipped for only £10 (home visit - £12 per animal).
Help! Fosterers Needed: More cat fosterers are needed to temporarily look after pregnant mums, poorly & recuperating cats, could you help?
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

RSPCA - Reading With Oxon Border

Category ID:735

Registered Charity no. 251482

reading

The Reading with Oxon Border branch is one of a number of local branches of the RSPCA that carry out animal welfare work and fundraising activities in their local areas. They do not have an RSPCA rehoming centre, all animals are cared for in foster homes until they are ready for re-homing.

COUNTIES: Berkshire, Oxfordshire

Extra Info

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

Slough Cats and Kittens

Category ID:1127

windsor

A small cat rescue foster based group based in Slough. Rescuing and rehoming within Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead. All cats will be neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, parasite treated and FIV / Felv tested as a minimum. Also providing emergency response, and TNR of feral cats.
Please Note: Slough Cats And Kittens are unable to take cats in. Please only get in touch if you'd like to adopt

COUNTIES: Berkshire

Adopt a Cat Cats for homing at this shelter

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact the shelter as below to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Fosterers Needed: long-term cat foster homes are desperately needed. Please email Slough Cats and Kittens for more information.

Thames Valley Animal Welfare

Category ID:911

Registered Charity no. 900616

wokingham

Based in Henley. TVAW is a small charity based in the Henley on Thames, Reading, and Maidenhead areas and aims to rehome its cats and kittens within approximately a 20 mile radius of Henley. Currently rehoming on average 400 plus cats per year - all cats are neutered when taken into the shelter. The work of the charity is undertaken entirely by volunteers and they are completely dependent on donations to fund their work.

General Enquiries:   01189 722082
http://www.tvaw.org.uk
Postal Address:
TVAW, PO Box 3139, Reading, RG1 9FQ.
COUNTIES: Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Neutering Assistance: TVAW operates a reduced cost neutering scheme.
Lost & Found Register: TVAW operates a Lost and Found register for Reading, Maidenhead and Henley on Thames.

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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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