Cat Rescue & Adoption Centres: Cumbria

Based near Egremont. A small local charity, rescuing and rehoming neglected or unwanted cats, dogs and other small animals. As well as hones for domestic cats, Animal Concern Cumbria always need new land / outbuildings for feral cats. ACC can also assist with the Trap-Neuter-Return of ferals. A home visit is carried out prior to adoption.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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! Please Note: Contact for this branch is currently through head office, as follows:

This branch currently offers cat neutering assistance only, and is therefore unable to help with adoption or rehoming enquiries. Please Note: Contact for this branch is currently through head office, as follows:

Based in Consett. This is a small independent cat rescue that rescues and rehabilitates feral and stray cats & kittens. All cats will be neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and socialised, ready for loving homes. All adoption visits must be by appointment only as cats live with fosterers in private homes.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.