Cat Rescue & Adoption Centres: Greater Manchester

Based in Wigan. A small charity offering assisted neutering, and helping cats in need in Leigh, Wigan and surrounding areas. All cats will be neutered before rehoming, or neutered by the charity when old enough.

Based in Salford, covering Greater Manchester. The group provides 24-hour rescue, rehoming, veterinary treatment, neutering and a micro-chipping scheme, education and advice programmes. Their work involves strays, abandoned animals, cruelty cases and road traffic accidents - and with their new Retirement Home, they can offer long term care to older animals.

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 Rochdale, covering Rochdale, Oldham, and sometimes further afield for the right home. Bart's Legacy Cat Sanctuary is a refuge for stray cats and kittens. All cats are neutered, microchipped, health checked and treated for fleas and worms before loving homes are found. Feral cats are neutered and assessed, and rehomed if suitable or returned to a safe location.

Based in Bury. Bleakholt cares for up to 140 dogs and 250 cats at any one time, as well as rabbits, horses and other animals. They are always pleased to hear from anyone able to offer a good, loving home.

Helping unwanted and abandoned pets in the Greater Manchester area to find new homes. A Home Direct Scheme is also available, whereby cats can be rehomed without being taken into rescue. Greater Manchester Unit offers advice about pet care and rehoming.

Shaw, Near Oldham, Greater Manchester. CAT77's policy is to help feral cats by limiting their numbers through neutering and returning to site, and by finding homes for kittens and tame stray cats. The charity has a no-kill policy, and is run entirely by volunteers.
Please Note: Shaw branch is undertaking feral cat (TNR) work only, and is currently unable to take in any more cats or offer cats for rehoming.

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).

Based in Wigan, covering postcode areas WN1 to WN8, WA3, M29 and M46. This small but functioning branch has limited foster spaces, and a waiting list of cats to come into care. Loving homes are always desperately needed.

Covering BL1-BL9, M26 and M45, but can be flexible. Rescuing and rehoming cats that are unwanted or abandoned. Bolton CP can often help to neuter owned cats, as well as stray and so called feral cats whenever possible. All cats will be neutered, fully vaccinated for flu, enteritis and leukaemia, microchipped and treated for fleas and worms before adoption. Feel free to contact the branch for a general chat with no commitment, and they will help if they can.

Covering Postal Codes: M1 - M4, M8 - M15, M18 - M21 & M40. Cats Protection - Manchester branch is serving the community of Manchester, Greater Manchester.

Covering postcodes: OL10, OL11, OL12, OL15 OL16 and M24. All cats and kittens will be neutered, and home visits will be carried out prior to adoption.

The branch has a small dedicated team of volunteers whose aims are to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home cats and kittens (who for various reasons find themselves in need of their help).
Please Note: This branch only rehomes in the Stockport area. Giving local cats and kittens another chance in life.

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 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.

Based in Bolton. Dedicated to caring for lost, stray and abandoned cats and dogs in the Bolton area. Destitute Animal Shelter has a non-destruction policy and are committed to reducing the unwanted cat and dog problem by neutering every animal prior to re-homing. They help over 2,000 animals per year, either by reuniting lost animals with their owners or finding them new homes.

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.

Based in Manchester, covering the north Manchester / Lancashire area. An independent rescue, focusing on rescuing and rehabilitating sick and injured cats in need. Cats are nursed back to health, neutered and taken to loving new homes.

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. 

Covering Bury, Bolton, Swinton and surrounding areas. A small rescue group working in and around Bolton and Bury (although area flexible if needed). All cats are cared for in a safe environment for as long as is needed, until suitable homes or placements are found. They will be vet checked, neutered (asap), treated for fleas and worms, microchipped and will have at least started a course of vaccinations for flu, enteritis and leukaemia before adoption. Lancashire Paws Cat Rescue also offers help and advice on neutering and responsible ownership of cats and other animals.

Based in Manchester, taking in cats, dogs, rabbits and ferrets. All animals are neutered. Permanent accommodation is provided at Millstream Animal Shelter for those animals who cannot find a home. Millstream has a non-destruction policy, which means no healthy animal is ever destroyed. They also offer advice and support to owners enabling them to keep their pets.

Based in Manchester. Independently helping cats where possible, within the Manchester area. All cats are treated for fleas and worms, health checked, microchipped, neutered and vaccinated before rehoming.

Covering Wigan, Bolton and surrounding areas. Neutering 4 Paws' primary aim is to assist with low cost neutering. They will also where necessary, rehome cats in need. All cats will be neutered / vaccinated if old enough prior to adoption. They will only consider homes away from busy roads, with no children under 5 years old.
Please Note: This Shelter is currently full. Please contact them if you wish to adopt a cat.

Covering Greater Manchester including Middleton, Oldham, Rochdale and Bury. A small rescue based in Greater Manchester. Rescuing and rehoming cats and kittens, and ensuring their safety by neutering, microchipping and providing information to the public.

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 Manchester, rescuing and re-homing stray, abandoned, homeless and pregnant cats. Cats are neutered, vaccinated and treated for fleas and worms before adoption.

A voluntary group rehoming animals into secure loving homes. No healthy animal is ever destroyed. All cats and kittens are neutered before rehoming. Animals are taken in for many reasons; such as when an elderly owner can no longer look after their pet, or when a family's circumstances change. Animals also arrive from situations such as being abandoned, abused or neglected, or if they are under threat of destruction. 

Based in Oldham, Lancs. Taking in and giving sanctuary to unwanted pets. Home checks will be carried out before any cats are rehomed from this rescue. This is to ensure suitability for both cat and owner.

Based in Bury, covering Greater Manchester. As well as rescuing and rehoming stray and abandoned cats, Pets in Need offer permanent sanctuary to other residents including donkeys, goats, sheep, pigs and various birds. All cats will be neutered before rehoming.

Covering Wigan and surrounding area. Neutering, rescue & rehoming for all animals (mainly cats, dogs & rabbits). A home visit is required prior to adoption. All animals homed are vet checked i.e. treated for fleas, wormed, vaccinated, etc. and neutered if the animal is old enough.

Based in Manchester. Rescuing and rehoming stray and feral cats and kittens where possible. All cats are fully vet checked, flea treated, microchipped, vaccinated and come with 4 weeks free pet insurance. Those over 5 months will be neutered before rehoming (those too young will be homed under contract that neutering is arranged by the owners).

Based in Bolton. Primarily an advice centre for any animal welfare problems. RSPCA Bolton do not have an animal home at the branch, but always have dogs, cats, rabbits etc. in nearby Foster Homes or Boarding Kennels.

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.

Based in Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester. Rehabilitating and rehoming cats brought in by RSPCA cruelty inspectors from across Manchester & Salford.

Covering Rochdale Borough (including Middleton, Milnrow, Littleborough, etc.) RSPCA Rochdale assist both domestic pets and wildlife at the Hollingworth Lake Animal Centre. All their cats receive a thorough vet check, flu and enteritis vaccinations and microchip. They also have many other small animals looking for loving homes.

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.

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.

Covering Wigan & Leigh. The branch promote kindness and prevent cruelty to animals. They regularly have cats in need of a loving new home; these cats are fostered, as there is no central shelter.

Based in Bolton, Greater Manchester. Rescuing & rehoming stray, unwanted and abandoned cats/kittens and other small animals in Bolton and surrounding areas; focused on finding their furever, loving homes. All cats are vaccinated, microchipped, neutered, flead & wormed prior to being rehomed. A home check is carried on all potential new homes prior to adoption and all cats/kittens are insured with free 5 weeks' insurance cover.

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 Greater Manchester. A small frontline organisation helping lost, abandoned and stray cats and kittens. They also take in surrendered cats and kittens for rehoming. Cats are cared for in foster homes, where they are assessed and rehabilitated prior to adoption. All cats old enough are spayed / neutered before being rehomed. Adopters of kittens not yet old enough for neutering must sign an adoption contract to agree that neutering is carried out when old enough. A thorough application process and homecheck is required for all adoptions.