Cat Rescue & Adoption Centres: Cheshire

Covering Cheshire and North Staffordshire. Offering shelter and veterinary care for sick, injured, stray and abandoned cats and dogs. All animals are rehomed, or placed in long-term foster care if needed. All adult cats are neutered, vaccinated and microchipped and vet checked before they leave the rescue.

Based in Macclesfield, covering Cheshire. Providing shelter, care and rehoming for cats and other animals in need. Also providing short-term fostering, or care in the home if a cat’s owner is poorly. Animal Support Volunteers also specialise in the retrieval of deceased cats from the roadside; locating owners and providing a sympathetic contact.

Based in Bolton. Rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming stray, injured or surrendered cats & kittens in Bolton and the surrounding areas. All cats are neutered, vaccinated and microchipped prior to adoption, and rehomed with 5 week's free pet insurance. Kittens will be neutered when they reach the required weight.

Based in Crewe, covering Cheshire and Staffordshire. A small, dedicated rescue service. All cats are neutered, vaccinated, flea and worm treated and microchipped prior to adoption. All kittens are adopted with a contract to neuter them when old enough. Home checks apply. Also assisting feral cats, by neutering, and where needed, relocating them to a better situation.

Rescue Based in Crewe. Helping animals in need in Crewe, Nantwich and surrounding areas. CAFO regularly trap, scan and rescue injured cats, and raise funds towards any spaying, neutering, chipping, jabs and tests needed to bring the pet back to full health. All cats will be neutered before rehoming.

Please Note: This rescue is currently full, and unable to take cats in until further notice.
Based in Wrexham. A small foster based cat rescue, covering a 20km radius of Wrexham. Rehabilitating and rehoming stray and feral cats into loving homes, or quiet farms, stables and smallholdings. All cats will be neutered before rehoming. Candy and Tibby Trust also offer welfare guidance to the general public.

Based in Warrington, covering North Cheshire and South Lancashire. The group provides care and attention to abandoned, mistreated or lost cats, including spaying, neutering, returning cats to their owners and arranging re-homing. C.H.A.R is a voluntary organisation for cats run by people who care for cats. Their help extends to both domestic and feral cats.

Based in Wigan. Covering Wigan, Bolton and all surrounding areas. A small local cat rescue charity offering assisted neutering, and helping cats in need. All cats will be treated for fleas and worms, microchipped and vaccinated before rehoming. Cats are also neutered before rehoming (those too young are neutered by the charity when old enough).

Covering postcodes: SK 9, SK10, SK11 & SK12. Helping cats, rescuing strays and unwanted cats and kittens, rehabilitating and rehoming where possible.

Based in Wrexham covering Chester, Flintshire, Denbighshire and North Shropshire areas. This small Cat Centre takes in stray and abandoned cats and kittens, and provides a rehoming service for owners who are no longer able to care for their cat. The Centre homes hundreds of cat each year but currently operates a waiting list for cats coming into care. All cats are vet checked, neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, treated for fleas and worms and come with four weeks free insurance. 

Rescuing and rehoming cats in the CH60's Wirral post code areas. The branch aims to rehome unwanted and abandoned cats and kittens into loving homes, giving them a second chance at a happy life. Veterinary treatment is provided as needed for cats that come into their care. They also offer advice on cat care.

Covering postcodes ST1-ST11, ST13 and CW12. The branch promotes cat welfare, and rehomes and reunites cats and kittens. They also provide advice and education on responsible cat ownership and run a neutering voucher service. In addition, they help with colonies of feral cats by rehoming where possible, or by neutering to keep a colony stable and healthy.

Covering the Trafford area. Being situated on both the Lancashire and Cheshire Borders, their catchment area includes South Manchester, covering postcodes M17, M31, M32, M33, M41, WA13, WA14, WA15. Their aims are to help, treat, neuter and rehome whenever possible, upholding the Cats Protection motto: "We help if we can."

Based in Warrington. A cat centre for cats and kittens in need, rehoming in Warrington and surrounding areas. There is always a range of different cats available, suitable for a variety of different homes. All cats and kittens are neutered, microchipped, vaccinated and up to date with worming and flea treatments before they are rehomed.

Based in Altrincham. Dedicated to rescuing and re-homing stray cats and kittens. All cats are cared for in fosterers homes and are vet checked, vaccinated, microchipped, neutered (if age appropriate) wormed and flea'd before re-homing.

Covering the Chester area. The aims of Chester Kitty Cat Rescue are to promote animal welfare in general, and to prevent cruelty and suffering among cats. All cats and kittens are neutered prior to adoption. Those too small are rehomed with a neutering voucher. Please Note: This Shelter is currently full. Please contact them if you wish to adopt a cat.

Based in Northwich, covering Northwich and surrounding areas. Rehabilitating and rehoming cats in need – whether they are ill, abandoned or have been neglected or mistreated. Every cat will receive any veterinary treatment needed, and will be microchipped, neutered, vaccinated and protected against fleas & worms before adoption.

Based in Warrington, rescuing and rehoming unwanted and stray cats and kittens throughout Cheshire and Merseyside. Garden Lodge rescue cattery is a small, vet run rescue. All the cats that go to Garden Lodge receive care, and will be fully vaccinated and neutered before finding their forever homes.

Based in South Liverpool. A small charity aiming to rescue sick, stray and abandoned animals. They offer re-homing and long term sanctuary to the animals in their care, and no healthy animal is destroyed. All animals are neutered if old enough, and microchipped before rehoming.

Based in Glossop near Manchester. Rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming stray and abandoned cats in Derbyshire, Cheshire and Greater Manchester. All adult cats will be microchipped, deflea-ed and wormed and neutered before rehoming (those too young will be homed under agreement to neuter when ready).

Based near Runcorn. Halton Cat Rescue is a home-based rescue, caring for cats and kittens in need. All cats will be neutered, health checked, fully vaccinated (flu, enteritis, leukaemia), flea & worm treated, microchipped and rehomed with 5 weeks free insurance.

Covering Cheshire / Greater Manchester and the surrounding areas. Rescuing and rehoming cats in need of a new loving home. Regardless of age, condition or cost of treatment, they will care for any cat bought into the sanctuary.

Covering the Wirral, including Birkenhead, Wallasey and Ellesmere Port. Founded in 1966, the society is run by volunteers, averagely rehoming around 100 cats and 100 dogs each year. Animals are carefully matched to the right home and family circumstances, to ensure suitability for both pet and owner. A home visit is carried out prior to adoption. Cats who are old enough will be neutered. Regular coffee mornings and charity fairs help to support their work.

Based in Newgate, Wilmslow. The Animal Sanctuary provides a temporary home for cats, rabbits, ferrets and other small animals and birds which have been brought in for a variety of reasons. All desperately need good homes which will allow them to regain confidence and recover from whatever trauma has brought them to the sanctuary.

Based in Manchester, covering Cheshire and Lancashire. Helping animals in need, encouraging neutering/spaying, providing veterinary treatment where necessary and rehoming animals to loving, permanent homes. Home visits are carried out prior to homing to ensure mutual suitability. The Jasper Foundation for Homeless Cats operates a non destruction policy. The shelter always has many cats and dogs seeking a caring, lifetime home. Help and advice are offered on a wide range of matters regarding animal welfare. 

Based in Chester. Rescuing stray, feral and poorly cats and kittens throughout Cheshire and Shropshire. All cats and kittens are vet checked and neutered before rehoming. Those that are too young are rehomed with a neutering contract.

Based in Holywell, covering parts of Cheshire and North Wales. North Clwyd Animal Rescue cares for in excess of 1000 animals each year and this number is ever growing. The Centre acts as a rehabilitation unit and a temporary home for mainly dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs.

Based at Chadkirk Kennels, Romiley, Near Stockport. Rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming both cats and dogs. Otterspool Animal Haven relies totally on public donations to cover the food and veterinary bills. You can also help support the group by saving your aluminium cans for them, supporting one of their Fundraisers or by sponsoring one of the animals in their care. If you are looking for a new feline or canine friend, why not give them a call?

Based in Weaverham, Paws Inn rescues and rehomes abandoned and mistreated cats and kittens across the Mid Cheshire region.
Please Note: This Shelter is currently full. Please contact them if you wish to adopt a cat.

Based in Altrincham. The branch works closely with RSPCA Inspectors to provide direct animal welfare services in these areas. This includes veterinary care and safe homes for unwanted animals and those that the RSPCA Inspectors have rescued from harm.

Covering Crewe, Nantwich, Winsford, Shavington, Audlem, Malpas and Bunbury. Their aim is to support the work of the Cheshire Group Inspectors and Animal Collection Officers who are employed by the national RSPCA. Their role is to provide accommodation for animals who have been abused or are at risk and after assessment rehome them to suitable new homes.

Covering a large part of Cheshire extending into Derbyshire to encompass Buxton.
The branch takes in and cares for animals rescued by inspectors or those who are signed over voluntarily by owners. Care is arranged until permanent homes can be found. A home visit is carried out prior to adoption of an animal.

Based in Nantwich. Stapeley Grange Cattery supports inspectors by taking in cats and kittens that have been injured, abandoned, neglected or become the victims of cruelty. The team's remit is to prepare them for rehoming and match potential adoptees so as to provide compatible 'forever' homes for all cats and kittens.

Based in Stockport. Supporting local RSPCA branches, by helping their long-stay rescue cats to find forever homes. All cats are neutered (unless advised otherwise by a vet), vaccinated, microchipped and treated for fleas and worms before adoption.
Please Note: RSPCA - Stockport Adoption Centre are unable to take in unwanted pets.

Covering Cheshire. The branch is made up of dedicated volunteers who work together to protect and care for animals and provide new homes for them. They do not have an animal centre therefore use private boarding and fosterers for the cats and dogs that come into care.

Covering Warrington, Halton and St Helens. The branch rescue, rehabilitate and rehome hundreds of animals each year. Animals are cared for in purpose built kennels and cattery facilities. Visiting at the centre is by appointment only.

Based in Wallasey. Working closely with RSPCA Inspectors to provide direct animal welfare services in their area. This includes veterinary care and finding safe homes for unwanted animals and those rescued from harm by RSPCA Inspectors. All cats are fully vaccinated, neutered, microchipped, de-flead and wormed before adoption.

Based in Warrington. Rescuing and rehoming stray, abandoned and surrendered cats and kittens throughout Cheshire. All cats are neutered before rehoming. Young kittens will be returned to Safe Cats Rescue for neutering when old enough. A trap, neuter and return scheme for feral cats is also provided.

Covering Sandbach, Middlewich, Winsford, Holmes Chapel and all surrounding areas. Rescuing stray and unwanted domestic cats, ensuring they are healthy via vet checks and vaccinations etc. before carefully rehoming them. All adult cats will be neutered and neutering vouchers will be offered to adopters of kittens.

Based in Shrewsbury, covering Shropshire, Cheshire, Staffordshire and North Wales. Providing shelter, food and veterinary care for homeless, stray, abandoned and unwanted cats and kittens, and rehoming them where possible. Shropshire Cat Rescue also helps the community by trapping, neutering and returning feral cats. They also educate the public on health and care of cats and kittens.

Based near Macclesfield, covering all SK postcodes. Silk Cat Rescue are a volunteer only charity rehoming stray and unwanted cats and kittens and carry out trap-neuter-return initiatives. All cats and kittens are neutered before rehoming.

Based in Manchester, covering Greater Manchester and Cheshire. Rescuing and rehoming cats and rabbits in need, and caring for them while finding new, loving homes. All animals are neutered, vaccinated and microchipped before they are rehomed.

Based in Stockport, rehoming stray and unwanted cats in Stockport, Macclesfield and parts of Greater Manchester. All cats are neutered before rehoming, and home checks apply. Stopford Cat Rescue also trap-neuter-return feral and community cats in their area.

Covering Cheshire. Tails Animal Rescue Northwich welcomes all animals, with the aim of rehoming them. They regularly have kittens and cats for adoption. They raise funds for their work through prize bingo evenings and an annual Dog Show.

Covering Warrington, Cheshire, Merseyside and Manchester. Rescuing and rehoming any animal in need. Warrington Animal Welfare also promotes neutering / spaying. Home checks are always carried out prior to adoption.

A small capacity sanctuary based in Macclesfield, covering Cheshire and High Peak, Derbyshire. Rescuing and rehoming cats including ferals, older, disabled etc. Priority is given to those that are sick, injured or homeless. Cats are neutered from 3 - 4 months of age. Ongoing support is given when cats are adopted, and returned animals are always accepted as soon as space available.