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Cat Rescue & Adoption Centres: Cornwall

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

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

Blue Cross - Devon Rehoming & Advice Unit

Category ID:381

Registered Charity no. 224392

Blue Cross Devon: Exeter rehoming, advice and behaviour unit covers South West England. Rescuing and rehoming pets needing a new home. The branch also operates a Home Direct Scheme for dogs, cats, rabbits and other small pets whose owners can sadly no longer keep them; pets stay in their existing home until a new home is found.

https://www.bluecross.org.uk/devon-exeter-rehoming-advice-and-behaviour-unit https://www.bluecross.org.uk
Rehoming Centre:
Stratford House, Waterbridge Court, Matford Park Road, Marsh Barton, Exeter, EX2 8EX
COUNTIES: Devon, Cornwall

Extra Info

A careful assessment and matching process ensures all pets find the home that is right for them.
Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.

Cat Action Trust - Devon and Cornwall

Category ID:795

Registered Charity no. 1063947

NB: This branch can only rehome cats within Devon & Cornwall.
Cats and kittens are available for rehoming to loving permanent homes. Cat Action Trust works towards making a better life for all cats. They have a particular interest in feral / farm cats, and support the trapping and neutering of farm and feral cats in line with the Cat Action Trust policy of 'Control Without Killing'. Some of these cats are available for homing to farms or stables and will work in return for shelter, food and care. All the cats in the charity's care are neutered, health checked, treated for fleas, worms and any health problems.

COUNTIES: Cornwall, Devon

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Fosterers Needed: If you have a spare room, or space for an indoor fostering pen, or garden space for a cat cabin and run, please contact the shelter about fostering cats & kittens between homes.

Cats Protection - Cornwall Cat Centre

Category ID:326

Registered Charity no. 203644

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Cornwall Cat Centre opened in 2002, and is currently Cats Protection's only purpose built centre in Cornwall. The centre has 30 pens, providing comfortable accommodation for the cats in their care. They always have a variety of cats awaiting permanent, loving homes.

General Enquiries:   01872 870575
https://www.cats.org.uk/cornwall
Rehoming Centre:
Point Road, Carnon Downs, Truro, TR3 6JN (Open daily 11am - 4pm )
COUNTIES: Cornwall

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: More volunteers area always needed at the adoption centre, see the website for details.
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Cats Protection - Falmouth, Helston & District

Category ID:371

Registered Charity no. 203644

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Covering Falmouth & Helston district. Cats Protection Falmouth & Helston district are a small group of volunteers involved in caring for and rehoming unwanted cats and kittens in the local area.

https://www.cats.org.uk/falmouth
Postal Address:
PO Box 185, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4WA.
COUNTIES: Cornwall

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 - Launceston & District

Category ID:441

Registered Charity no. 203644

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Covering Postcodes EX23; part of EX22, PL15; PL16; PL27; PL28 and PL29; Part of PL30 and 31; 32; 33; 34 and 35. This small branch are very active, rehoming in excess of 200 cats/kittens each year. The majority of cats are looked after by foster families.

COUNTIES: Cornwall, Devon

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

Clay County Cat Care

Category ID:1254

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Based in St.Austell, covering Cornwall and Devon. Clay County Cat Care are dedicated to helping and rehoming cats and kittens that are abandoned, abused, unwanted, and in need of help. Adoption donations help towards the costs of neutering, microchipping, vaccinating, worm / flea treatment and veterinary check for the adopted cat or kitten. All are rehomed with 4 weeks free pet insurance.

COUNTIES: Cornwall, Devon

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Fosterers Needed: The rescue would love to hear from anyone willing to give up some time to help, or who would like to become a fosterer.

Gables Farm Dogs & Cats Home

Category ID:1295

Registered Charity no. 204579

Covering Devon and Cornwall. Gables Farm have been caring for and rehoming stray dogs and cats from Devon and Cornwall for almost 100 years. The home helps around 1,800 animals every year, including providing all the necessary veterinary care and attention during their stay. If you are looking for a new canine or feline companion, Gables Farm would love to hear from you.

General Enquiries:   01752 331602
https://www.gablesfarm.org.uk
Rehoming Centre:
Gables Farm, 204 Merifield Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 1UQ. Open by Appointment Only.
COUNTIES: Devon, Cornwall

Extra Info

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

Hilltop Animal Haven

Category ID:1242

Registered Charity no. 295206

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Based in Kilkhampton. Hilltop Animal Haven is a small charity that takes older animals, or ones that can no longer be cared for and gives them a loving home for the rest of their lives.

General Enquiries:   07590 380996
https://www.facebook.com/hilltopanimalhaven
Postal Address:
Thurdon, Kilkhampton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9RZ
COUNTIES: Cornwall

Extra Info

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

Lonely Pawz

Category ID:1140

Registered Charity no. 1110587

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Covering Redruth. Providing treatment for unwanted and stray cats and small animals and finding new, permanent homes for them.

Adoption Enquiries:   07776 205658
General Enquiries:   07510 383096
https://lonelypawz.org
Postal Address:
Sandy Lane, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 5SR
COUNTIES: Cornwall

Extra Info

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

National Animal Welfare Trust - Cornwall

Category ID:1092

Registered Charity no. 1090499

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Around 300 cats and dogs are rehomed at this centre every year. Every animal is individually assessed and cared for by experienced and dedicated staff. All animals are vet-checked, neutered, vaccinated, wormed and microchipped before being rehomed.

General Enquiries:   01736 756005
https://www.nawt.org.uk/our-services/our-centres/nawt-cornwall
Rehoming Centre:
Cornish Animal Rescue Centre, Wheal Alfred Farm, Wheal Alfred Road, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 5JT. Opening Times: 11.00 - 16.00 daily, except Tuesday (closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day).
COUNTIES: Cornwall

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Items Needed: In addition to saleable goods for their charity shops, the branch always welcomes cat/dog bedding as well as toys and treats.

RSPCA - Cornwall

Category ID:615

Registered Charity no. 1024808

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Covering Cornwall. The Venton Animal Centre provides a base from which animals can be adopted and is a focus for the work of the RSPCA throughout Cornwall. The centre cares for a variety of animals until the right home can be found.

General Enquiries:   01637 881455
https://www.rspcacornwall.org.uk
Rehoming Centre:
The William and Patricia Venton Animal Centre, Higher Quoit, St Columb, Cornwall, TR9 6JS.
COUNTIES: Cornwall

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

Sally's Cat Rescue

Category ID:980

st austell

Based in St. Austell, covering Cornwall. Rescuing and rehoming unwanted or stray cats and kittens in the Cornwall area. All cats are microchipped, and will be neutered over five months of age. Home visits apply.

COUNTIES: Cornwall

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Lost & Found Register: Details of cats or kittens lost or found in St.Austell can be posted on their website.

Sue's Cat Rescue

Category ID:929

redruth

Based near Redruth. This small voluntary cat rescue takes in unwanted and stray cats and kittens and finding them permanent and loving homes. Cats are neutered if old enough, and treated for worms and fleas before rehoming. Those that cannot be rehomed due to their age, or ongoing medical problems can stay at the rescue for the remainder of their lives.

COUNTIES: Cornwall

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Cat Food Needed: Donations of cat food, litter, kitchen towels, etc.

William Moses Kitten Rescue

Category ID:876

helston

Rescuing and rehoming unwanted kittens, mostly farm and feral - but no kitten is turned away. This rescue has been finding, loving forever homes for kittens and spayed Mums since 2009.

Adoption Enquiries:   07764 536 203
General Enquiries:   01736 762 191
COUNTIES: Cornwall

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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