Cat Rescue & Adoption Centres: Devon

Based in Newton Abbot. Opened in 1994, the centre now cares for and rehomes over 1,000 animals every year, including cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs and rodents. Good, loving homes are always needed.

Based in Ottery St. Mary. The charity’s purpose is to provide rescue, relief and re-homing for lost, unwanted and abandoned domestic animals in the area.

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.

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.

Covering EX31 - EX37. Each year, the branch cares for and re-homes over 200 cats and help many people on a low income, towards the cost of neutering their cat.

Based in Exeter, Devon. They are dedicated to finding good homes for cats in need as well as supporting and encouraging the neutering of cats, and improving people’s understanding of cats and their care.

Covering approximately 400 sq. miles of East Devon, from Cullompton to Axminster in the north and along the coast from Lyme Regis to Budleigh Salterton in the south. The only exception is the Honiton EX14 area which has its own Branch. Cats Protection - East Devon also helps with feral / farm cats where possible.

Based in Exeter. Over nearly 30 years the Exeter Branch has rescued and rehomed thousands of cats and kittens. Cats are cared for in foster homes until the right home is found for them.
Please Note: This branch currently offers cat neutering assistance only, and is therefore unable to help with adoption or rehoming enquiries.

The branch would love to hear from you if you could help with fund raising or fostering, or if you can offer a home to one of their cats.
Please Note: This branch is currently running on limited resources, please be patient when making contact. If you have an urgent enquiry, please call the National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Covering Honiton and the surrounding areas, Rescuing and rehoming on average 100 cats and kittens every year. Being based in a mainly rural area, the branch also plays a valuable part in controlling the local feral population.

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.

Covering PL1-13 and PL19-21. Rescuing and rehoming stray and unwanted cats in the area. Cats are cared for in foster homes until the ideal home can be found for them.

Covering postcode areas TQ1 to TQ6, TQ8 to TQ14, EX6 and EX7. You will find a good selection of cats / kittens ready for homing, so whether you are looking for a family pet, a companion (or working out door cat/s for mouse patrol!) this branch are sure to have a cat/s in their care suitable for you. All the cats in their care have been neutered, microchipped, vet checked and vaccinated.

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.

A small rescue group based in Newton Abbot, rehoming throughout South Devon. All cats go to their new homes having had flea and worm treatment, neutering, a microchip and 5 weeks free pet insurance. Kittens will be followed up for neutering when old enough.

Based in Kingsbridge, operating throughout South Devon. Country Hill Animal Shelter is a registered charity taking in, rehabilitating and re-homing cats who come into their care through no fault of their own. All cats are taken to the vets, neutered, vaccinated against Feline Enteritis and cat flu, treated for worms and fleas and microchipped before rehoming.

Based in Paignton, rescuing cats throughout Devon and the UK. Feline Network rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes unwanted, abused and stray cats and kittens. All are neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, treated for fleas and worms, and seen by a vet prior to rehoming. They also trap, neuter, health-check and find safe environments for ferals. Good, loving homes always needed!

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.

Based in Torbay. Rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming stray and unwanted cats throughout Devon. Also rescuing and rehoming feral cats and kittens. All cats will be neutered and microchipped before adoption.

Based in Tavistock. Caring for animals, many of which have been abandoned, unwanted and ill-treated, and rehoming them to loving owners. Also providing life-time care where homing is inappropriate. Margaret Green Animal Rescue always has cats and other animals that are looking for new, loving homes.

Based in Totnes, covering South Hams and Teignbridge. A self-funded group of cat lovers, aiming to link people seeking homes for their cats / kittens with people who can provide loving homes. In emergency situations they may be able to find accommodation at their rehoming centre. All cats and kittens will be neutered, and home checks apply.

Based in Barnstaple. This little charity is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming domestic animals. For wildlife, they rescue and first aid before transferring the animal to the RSPCA's West Hatch wildlife hospital for rehab and eventual return to the wild. From hedgehogs and horses to budgies and dogs, they will try to help.

Based in Exeter. Set in 21 acres of lovely countryside, the shelter has been caring for unwanted and abandoned animals since 1991. All homes are checked prior to adoption, and all dogs, cats and rabbits are neutered prior to adoption. Cats and dogs are also vaccinated and microchipped.

Based in Plymouth. Rescuing and rehoming cats and dogs. All animals are neutered and microchipped, where possible, prior to rehoming.

Covering Dorchester, Bridport, Weymouth, Portland, Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Sherborne and Axminster (Devon) as well as all the surrounding villages and hamlets. Rehoming cats, rabbits, small animals and birds (including ex battery hens). All cats will be neutered before they are rehomed.

Based in Exeter. Rescuing, caring for and rehoming street cats throughout Devon (Also operating in the Merseyside area). Silth’s Sanctuary specialise in rehabilitating nervous cats. All cats will be tested for FIV and FeLV, microchipped, neutered, fully vaccinated and treated for fleas and worms before rehoming.

Based in Newton Abbot. This small charity has cats and kittens looking for new homes.

Based in the village of Wrantage, just outside Taunton. Initially a dog rescue, they now also rescue and rehome cats and kittens in Somerset (and further afield if a homecheck can be arranged). Cats are wormed, neuteured and vaccinated, and homechecks are carried out.

Rehoming within approx 30 miles of Plymouth. Woodside provides sanctuary for and rehomes cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, rodents, as well as some farm animals. All cats, dogs, rabbits and male guinea pigs are neutered before they are adopted out, and if not old enough a voucher is provided to cover the full cost of neutering when they are mature enough. Woodside works extensively in the community, and jointly with the RSPCA to neuter pets and feral cats. You can help by offering a good home to one of the animals in their care.