Organisations are listed alphabetically. Please browse the page to locate rescues nearest you.
Category ID:303
Registered Charity no. 1172332
chesterfield
Based in Sheffield. A small home-based rescue, rehoming in Sheffield and surrounds, including parts of North Derbyshire (will travel further to find the right home for cats with more complex needs). All cats are health checked, vaccinated, microchipped and treated for fleas and worms before adoption. If old enough they are neutered. Those too young are rehomed with a neutering agreement.
Extra Info
Adopt A Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Category ID:532
Registered Charity no. 1014249
ashbourne
Based in Ashbourne. Caring for and re-homing unwanted and stray cats and dogs, ensuring they are neutered prior to rehoming. Actively reducing the future number of stray cats by neutering feral cat colonies. Their shelter can accommodate up to 40 dogs and 30 cats, and includes specialist isolation and recovery areas, and a feline maternity wing.
Extra Info
Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Volunteers Needed: Any volunteer help is always extremely welcome.
Category ID:652
Rehoming throughout Nottinghamshire and surrounding areas. All cats are neutered, vet checked, microchipped, vet flead and wormed. Some are fully vaccinated.Kittens too young to be neutered are followed up for neutering at the appropriate age where assistance can be given. All our cats are healthy or otherwise stated on their profile.
Extra Info
Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Category ID:310
Registered Charity no. 224392
Based in Burton-on-Trent. Rehoming cats via the Blue Cross Home Direct scheme in Staffordshire, Derbyshire and the West Midlands. (areas within 30 minutes travel from the centre). Visit the Blue Cross website for more information on Blue Cross Home Direct.
Extra Info
Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Category ID:384
Registered Charity no. 224392
Based in Sheffield. Helping to rehome cats and dogs in need and providing advice for pet owners. All animals are neutered before rehoming (for those that are too young, neutering will be arranged after adoption). The unit runs a direct homing scheme which helps to find new homes for pets while they stay with their owner.
Extra Info
Adopt A Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Fosterers Needed: The centre is always looking for more foster homes for their animals.
Category ID:670
Rescuing and rehoming cats and other animals in Nottingham, Derbyshire & Lincolnshire. Prospective homes are checked for suitability, both for the benefit of the new owners, and for the animals. Bramcote Animal Rescue operate a non-destruction policy.
Extra Info
Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Category ID:811
derby
Based in Nottingham, operating across Nottinghamshire. Improving the lives of unwanted or abandoned cats and kittens in need of a loving home. All cats are neutered, microchipped and fully assessed before rehoming. Kittens leave with a neuter and microchip contract (included in the adoption fee), will be up-to-date with flea and worm treatment and come with 5 weeks free insurance and a 400 gram food voucher.
Extra Info
Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Items Needed: Donations of food, formula, blankets are always appreciated.
Category ID:289
Registered Charity no. 203644
swadlincote
Covering Burton-on-Trent and surrounding areas. This includes postcodes; DE11, DE12, DE13, DE14, DE15 and LE65 (Ashby-de-la-Zouch). Please Note: This branch currently offers cat neutering assistance only, and is therefore unable to help with adoption or rehoming. The preferred method of contact is via the Contact Us form on their Website (linked below).
Extra Info
Neutering Assistance: Find out if you are eligible here: Financial Assistance with the Cost of Neutering
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12
Category ID:323
Registered Charity no. 203644
matlock
Covering parts of DE4, S18, S31, S43, S44 & S45 and all of S40, S41 and part of S42. Caring for and re-homing unwanted and stray cats, ensuring they are neutered, vaccinated and microchipped prior to rehoming. Loving, permanent homes are always needed for the many cats in their care.
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
Lost & Found Register: See Cats Protection - Chesterfield & District website for details.
Help! Volunteers Needed: Volunteers are needed for cat-socialising, grooming, cuddling and fostering. Also volunteers to help in the shop - even if only a day once a fortnight would help. Please ring, or visit the website above for details.
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12
Category ID:343
Registered Charity no. 203644
swadlincote
Based in Derby. Caring for rescued and unwanted cats and kittens in foster homes. The disabled, the elderly, the sick, 'challenge' cats - ie cats not deemed to be 'lap' cats are all found new, caring homes, where possible. The Branch believes there is a home for every cat. Donations of cat food and litter are always gratefully received.
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
Lost & Found Register: See their website for details.
Support Shop: 31 The Wardwick, Derby, DE1 1HA
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12
Category ID:344
Registered Charity no. 203644
ashbourne
Based in Ashbourne. Rescuing and rehoming stray and abandoned cats within postcodes DE1, DE21 to DE24, DE3, DE4, DE45, DE5, DE55, DE56, DE6, DE65, DE7, DE72 to DE75, NG10, ST13 & ST14. All cats will be neutered before rehoming.
Extra Info
Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Lost & Found Register: To report a lost cat, or if you have found a cat in the coverage area, contact the branch using the details below.
Neutering Assistance: Find out if you are eligible here: Financial Assistance with the Cost of Neutering
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12
Category ID:1250
Based in Chesterfield, rehoming across the UK. All their cats are neutered, vaccinated and microchipped and cared for in foster homes. If the animals are under 6 months a neutering contract will need to be signed prior to adoption. The rescue carry out home checks and follow ups to ensure their animals are placed in the right homes.
Extra Info
Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Category ID:1263
chesterfield
Based in Chesterfield, covering Derbyshire. Caring for pregnant queens, mothers with litters and hand rearing orphan kittens. All will be microchipped, vaccinated and treated for fleas and worms before rehoming. All cats 6 months and over are neutered prior to adoption. Those too young are homed with a contract for neutering by 7 months. Complete Kitty Rescue also helps with trap, neuter and return of community cats. Please Note: Complete Kitty Rescue are unable to take in cats that currently have a home.
Extra Info
Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Kitten Fosterers Needed: Please contact Complete Kitty Rescue if you can foster a weaned kitten until a loving home is found.
Category ID:1357
buxton
Based at Dove Holes near Buxton, offering sanctuary to cats of any age. An appointment must be made to view the cats and to arrange for a pre-adoption interview. When adopting a cat, a contribution is required towards the upkeep of the sanctuary, and the cost of neutering and vaccinations. Kittens are required to be neutered when of age, and adult cats are neutered prior to adoption.
Extra Info
Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Fosterers Needed: Particularly in kitten season, temporary foster homes are needed for mums and kittens. If you could help, please get in touch.
Help! Items needed: Donations of bric-a-brac, clean clothes and books are appreciated, to raise funds at coffee mornings, and garage sales.
Category ID:1362
Covering Nottinghamshire and parts of Derbyshire. Rescuing stray, abandoned and neglected cats and rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing injured wildlife. Also providing trap, neuter and release services for semi-feral and feral cats, and educating the general public on a variety of feline and wildlife issues. All rescued cats are a vet checked, treated for fleas and worms, and neutered before rehoming. Those too young, are neutered by the rescue when they are old enough after adoption.
Extra Info
Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Volunteers Needed: If you can help with cat fostering, wildlife rehabilitation, transport or fundraising, please contact the rescue as above.
Category ID:1286
glossop
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).
Extra Info
Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Volunteers Needed: If you can help Glossop Cat Rescue by fostering a cat, fundraising or organising events they will be glad to hear from you.
Category ID:1269
Registered Charity no. 1161902
swadlincote
Based in Swadlincote, covering Burton on Trent, Derby, Swadlincote, Uttoxeter and Leicester. Rescuing and rehabilitating dogs, cats and other small animals. All adult cats are neutered before adoption, and kittens are rehomed with strict contracts to be neutered when ready.
Extra Info
Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Category ID:1180
Based in Nottingham. Rescuing and rehoming cats across Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Derbyshire. All cats of a suitable age are neutered prior to rehoming.
Extra Info
Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Category ID:1176
Based in Nottingham, rehoming in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire. Kitty Café is a re-homing and care facility for rescued cats and kittens as well as a café. Cats are cared for until they find their forever home. All cats are vet checked, vaccinated, neutered and microchipped prior to homing. Anyone interested in adopting one of the cats will go through a vetting process, to ensure a suitable home for each cat. Kitty Café also has a branch in Leeds.
Extra Info
Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Category ID:1152
derby
Covering Derby and Nottingham. Rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing cats and kittens. All cats are kept in foster homes for comfort and will leave neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, up to date with flea and worm treatments, and with 5 weeks free pet insurance. They also offer their adopters 'life time back-up'. Those too young to be neutered will be rehomed with a free neutering voucher.
Please Note: Lina's has a waiting list of cats to be taken in. Higher priority is given to those needing veterinary care or living outside.
Extra Info
Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Category ID:1121
Registered Charity no. 1205864
derby
Based in Nottingham. A small, foster-based animal rescue specialising in rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing cats & kittens in the East Midlands. All cats have been vet checked, neutered if old enough, microchipped and treated for fleas and worms. Kittens that are too young, are rehomed with a Neuter / Chip contract. Cats can only be taken in by appointment, and Meow and Furever Cat Rescue operates a waiting list.
Extra Info
Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Volunteers Needed: If you can help by providing foster space, transport runs or assistance with fundraising, please contact Meow and Furever as above.
Category ID:1059
Based in Nottingham. A small, foster based animal rescue, taking in and rehoming stray cats and other animals in need throughout Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Paws offer a fostering service for people in hospital, and take in animals when their owners have passed away. They also foster for people escaping domestic violence or facing homelessness. Every cat is neutered before rehoming.
Extra Info
Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Category ID:1042
Based in Sheffield. Emergency Pet Care for terminally ill and elderly people, and assistance with pet adoptions and rehoming, There are lots of cats ready for new homes. Pet Samaritans also provide a wildlife rescue service, and education programs.
Extra Info
Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Category ID:992
Covering Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and the West Midlands - although can rehome nationwide. Taking in both stray cats, and cats from private homes, that owners can no longer keep. All cats are neutered before they leave the rescue. Kittens that are too young, are rehomed with a neuter contract. Home Checks Apply.
Extra Info
Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Category ID:612
Registered Charity no. 226142
chesterfield
Based in Chesterfield. Covering Chesterfield, North Derbyshire and areas of the Peak District National Park. The branch rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes animals in need, and finds them loving, permanent homes. They also promote responsible pet ownership.
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
Category ID:623
Registered Charity no. 222620
derby
Rehoming in Derby and the surrounding Derbyshire areas. Derby & District RSPCA provides help and support for animals and their owners in Derby and the surrounding Derbyshire areas. All cats are neutered prior to adoption if old enough, kittens will be rehomed with a neutering voucher.
Extra Info
Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Microchipping: RSPCA Derby can microchip your cat or dog for only £10. Please contact them to make an appointment!
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice
Category ID:699
Registered Charity no. 225689
buxton
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.
Extra Info
Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Volunteers Needed: The branch would love to hear from you if you can spare some time to help with home visiting, fundraising or any general help.
Help! Fosterers Needed: If you'd like to consider fostering an animal between homes, please contact the branch as above.
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice
Category ID:759
Registered Charity no. 226284
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.
Extra Info
Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Neutering Assistance: Please call: 0161 440 7429 with enquiries regarding obtaining neutering assistance vouchers.
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice
Category ID:770
Registered Charity no. 232260
glossop
Based in Ashton under Lyne, covering Tameside in Greater Manchester and Glossop in the High Peak, Derbyshire. This is an independent charity caring for and rehoming cats and kittens brought in by RSPCA inspectors, many of whom have suffered cruelty or neglect. All cats and kittens are microchipped, blood tested and vaccinated prior to rehoming. All are neutered, including kittens once they have reached the correct / safe weight. Home visits apply.
Extra Info
Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Please Note: This Shelter is currently full. Please contact them if you wish to adopt a cat.
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice
Category ID:963
Registered Charity no. 1180331
glossop
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.
Extra Info
Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Category ID:944
Registered Charity no. 1062053
swadlincote
Based in Derby. St. Francis Hospice for Cats is not a re-homing centre, but a registered hospice for chronically sick and elderly cats. The Hospice looks after around 25 cats. If you are in the Derby area, perhaps you could lend a hand with a fund-raising event? Please contact St. Francis Hospice if you can help.
Extra Info
Help! Fosterers Needed: The Hospice are desperately in need of sponsors, to enable them carry on with their invaluable work.
Category ID:908
Registered Charity no. 1018048
chesterfield
Based in Anston, near Sheffield. Rescuing, caring for & rehoming animals in need throughout South Yorkshire and North Nottinghamshire. Thornberry is a medium sized animal sanctuary that operates a non-destruction policy. Cats are neutered, microchipped, vaccinated treated for fleas and worms, and covered by 4 weeks free pet insurance.
Extra Info
Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Category ID:869
Registered Charity no. 1108111
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.
Extra Info
Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Category ID:866
swadlincote
Rehoming in Derbyshire, Leics, Northants, Staffs, Warwickshire and West Midlands. Wonky Pets Rescue rehabilitates and rehomes cats with special needs, and rescues cats from dangerous situations. They operate a non-destruction policy. All adult cats are neutered prior to adoption, and kittens are rehomed with a neutering voucher/contract. Young kittens are only rehomed in pairs to homes with no children under 5 years. Homechecks are carried out, and animals will not be adopted to homes on busy roads. Indoor-only homes are needed for cats with special needs.
Adopt a Cat Cats for homing at this shelter
Extra Info
Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Category ID:864
alfreton
Covering Chesterfield, Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire. A unique bungalow-style shelter where the cats rule the roost, just as they do in a real home! There's a kitchen, bedroom, living rooms with settees and beds for the cats to sleep on, plenty of hidey holes and little corners to retreat to for those cats who just want to get away from it all. Prospective homes are checked for suitability. Woodland Nook aim for their cats to come to you neutered, chipped and fully vaccinated.
Extra Info
Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.