Cat Rescue & Adoption Centres: Hertfordshire

Based in Hertford. Supplying free pet food across Hertfordshire, and taking in and rehoming cats and kittens from other shelters. Every cat over 2kg is neutered; kittens are rehomed on a neutering contract. Rehoming to indoor homes only.

Based in Biggleswade. A foster based organisation rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming abandoned, stray and surrendered cats within Bedfordshire & North Hertfordshire. All cats will be neutered before adoption. A strict plan for neutering will be made for kittens that are too young at the time of rehoming.
Please Note: This rescue is currently full. Please only contact them if you'd like to adopt a cat.

Based in Milton Keynes. Covering Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Barnet and Northamptonshire. Animal Action was formed in 1977 and works under the supervision of a veterinary surgeon. They rescue, foster, neuter where appropriate and find homes for abandoned and stray animals.
Please Note: This shelter is currently full. Please contact them if you wish to adopt a cat.

Based in Bishop's Stortford, rehoming in Hertfordshire and Essex (and occasionally London and further afield). Providing a safe haven for neglected, unwanted or abandoned cats, dogs and other small animals. Also assisting with the rescue and welfare of wild animals. All animals for rehoming will be neutered or spayed before adoption, unless this cannot be done for medical reasons.

Based in Hemel Hempstead, covering Hertfordshire. Transporting sick and injured animals to a place of safety; either emergency foster, placement at a rescue shelter, or finding them a new home where possible. Cats will be vet checked and treated as necessary, and neutered before rehoming. Kittens are rehomed on agreement that they are neutered when age permits.

Based in Windsor. Rescuing and rehoming cats and dogs in Berkshire, Surrey, Hertfordshire, Hampshire and West London. Old Windsor centre operates in exactly the same way as the Battersea London centre, but on a slightly smaller scale.

Rehoming cats, dogs, rabbits and ponies across Herts, Bucks and Beds. As part of one of the oldest animal welfare charities, the centre is backed by years of experience in rehoming animals successfully. Cats and dogs are vet checked, wormed, de-flead, microchipped and neutered before rehoming.

Based in Watford, covering WD and HA postcodes. Bushy Tail Cat Aid is a small, community, foster based cat rescue. Trapping and neutering stray and feral cats, and finding them loving, permanent homes.

Covering Herts, Beds, Bucks, North London and N.W. London. Operating from bases in Borehamwood, Harpenden, Harrow, Hatfield, Hemel Hempstead, Northolt and Watford. A rescue and rehoming service is provided for cats and kittens. Cat & Kitten Rescue also takes in feral cats and socialises them where possible, or neuters and returns them to their home environment, helping to reduce the future stray population.

Based in Luton but happy to rehome cats to most areas. Rescuing stray, feral, sick, injured cats/kittens and orphaned neonatal kittens. All cats/kittens are cared for in foster homes until ready for rehoming. Kittens are mainly rehomed in pairs and all cats and kittens are neutered, chipped and at least first part vaccinated before rehoming.

Greenwich based fostering network, covering London, Kent, Surrey, Herts and Bucks. Rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming cats and kittens in need of rehoming due to unavoidable changes in family circumstances. All cats receive veterinary care, vaccinations, flea and worm treatment, microchipping and neutering. Catcuddles also aim to help senior citizens care for their furry friends.

Covering postcode areas: HP5, HP16-23, HP27, OX9 and OX39. The branch rescue and rehome cats and kittens in their area, which may have come in for various reasons; the cats are cared for in foster homes until the right, loving home can be found. Chiltern Cats Protection also have a dedicated feral trapping team and always have ferals available as mousers!

Covering the EN10, EN11, CM19, CM18, CM17, CM16, CM5, IG9, IG10, RM4 postcodes. Finding loving new homes for cats in the Epping area, and helping to reunite lost cats with their owners. The branch can also help with neutering, and providing information to help people's understanding of cats and their care.

Covering postcodes HP1 to HP4. The branch has cats of all ages (and at times kittens) all in need of loving homes and a second chance in life. All cats are vet checked, neutered, microchipped, fully vaccinated and blood screened prior to adoption. Home visits are carried out prior to rehoming.

Covering Hendon, Finchley and Mill Hill areas of north west London, the branch catchment area includes Edgware, Kingsbury, Colindale, Kenton, Harrow, Totteridge, Borehamwood, Golders Green and Friern Barnet. Cats needing homes remain in foster care until their ideal home can be found.

Covering postcodes: EN1, EN2, EN3, EN4, EN6, EN7, EN8, EN9, N9, N18, N21 and CM20. Lea Valley Cats Protection helps to home around 200 cats every year. The branch is staffed entirely by volunteers.

Based in Stevenage. Helping stray, abandoned, feral and unwanted cats in North Hertfordshire. All cats are neutered, microchipped and vaccinated prior to homing. Volunteer Fosterers care for the cats and kittens in their homes in and around the Stevenage area of North Hertfordshire. All cats are neutered, microchipped and vaccinated prior to homing (kittens under 4 months will be neutered when old enough). There is a super shop on this branch's website, selling some lovely gifts for humans as well as cats. All profits go to the branch.
Please Note: We do not home kittens to indoor only environments, or to families with children under five years. We would also please ask you to read our Adoption Procedure on our website before contacting us about adoption.

Rescuing and rehoming cats in the following postcode areas: AL1 - AL5. Helping stray and unwanted cats and kittens, caring for and re-homing them where possible.

Covering WD3, WD4, WD5, WD17, WD18, WD19, WD24 and WD25. Rescuing and rehoming cats and kittens.

Covering postcodes AL6 to AL10. A group of experienced and dedicated volunteers have formed the new Welwyn / Hatfield District branch of the CP, in response to the desperate need for more help for stray and unwanted cats in their area. Cat care advice available.

Based in Hertford. The Cats Whiskers Rescue is a small foster-based network operating in the East Hertfordshire and surrounding areas. Dedicated fosterers take in stray and abandoned cats and kittens, offering them care in a loving home environment whilst suitable new homes are found for them. All cats go to their new homes microchipped, vaccinated and neutered (where old enough), and all cats will have any necessary veterinary treatment.

Covering Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire & London. A small Cat and Kitten rescue centre based in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. Helping to take in unwanted and abandoned kittens and cats in order to find forever homes. All cats and kittens receive worming and flea treatment, and those who are old enough are neutered prior to rehoming.

Based in Luton. Rescuing and re-homing unwanted, stray or mistreated cats and kittens in Luton, Dunstable, Hatfield and the surrounding area. All cats are neutered (if old enough), and medical care is provided for those in need. All volunteers care for the cats in their own homes until suitable permanent homes are found. All money is raised through fund raising and donation to cover food and vet bills.

Based in Leighton Buzzard, covering Beds, Bucks and Herts. Flaverhead Farm is a dedicated animal sanctuary, specialising in cats, dogs and other animals with additional and complex needs.
Please Note: Flaverhead Farm do not rehome, but provide long-term sanctuary for special needs animals.

Based in Royston, Hertfordshire, Heathlands is run solely by volunteers dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of unwanted domestic pets. They help cats, dogs, rabbits and some types of caged birds and specialise in Border Collies and collie crosses. They do not have a dedicated sanctuary, so most animals are cared for by dedicated foster carers in their homes, although some of the dogs are boarded at kennels until they can be moved to foster care.

Based in Luton, working across Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. Homeless cat rescue is a not for profit organisation. They work to trap, neuter and release feral cats and also try to rehome where it is at all possible. Cats are neutered prior to rehoming, and kittens are rehomed pending a signed agreement that the new owners will have them neutered when old enough. Home checks apply.

Based in Watford, rescuing and rehoming cats and kittens in Hertfordshire & surrounding areas. All cats will be health checked, microchipped, given their first vaccination and treated for fleas & worms. They will be neutered if over 2kg; for smaller cats a neutering agreement with the new owners will be in place. All prospective homes are assessed to ensure a happy homing.
Please Note: This Shelter is currently full. Please contact them if you wish to adopt a cat.

Covering Beds, Bucks and Herts. Little Cottage Rescue help with various rescues around the Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire area. They are very experienced and carry out a lot of trap, neuter and return and take in and rehome cats and kittens where they can. They believe in neutering as soon as kittens are old enough and always carry out home checks. Kittens often available. If you could offer one or two a home, please get in touch.
Please Note: This Shelter is currently full. Please contact them if you wish to adopt a cat.

Rehoming cats and kittens throughout London and surrounding areas. All cats will be neutered and rehomed with a contract offering lifetime support from Lulubells, alongside the adoption fee.

Based in Harlow, covering Essex. Meowcat Rescue's mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home cats in need. They will try to help in all cases, and offer advice to anyone who needs it. All cats are neutered, vaccinated and microchipped before re-homing. A home check is carried out prior to adoption, to ensure mutual suitability of cat and home. Registered with HMRC.

Based near Hertford, covering London, Hertfordshire & Middlesex. Caring for animals in need including domestic and exotic animals as well as wildlife. Moonstone Rescue helps all cats including stray, disabled, and those with long term illnesses etc. All cats will be neutered as a part of the adoption fee.

Covering Beds, Bucks, Northants and Herts. Since 1972 HULA ('Home for Unwanted and Lost Animals'), have provided a refuge for abandoned or unwanted animals until they can be re-homed. 

Based in Watford. National Animal Welfare Trust - Hertfordshire rehome around 400 cats and dogs through their Hertfordshire centre every year. Every animal has been individually assessed, vet-checked, neutered, vaccinated, wormed and microchipped before being rehomed.

Based in Rickmansworth, near Watford. Taking in abandoned cats which are in need of a new home throughout Hertfordshire. All cats and kittens will be vet checked, flead, wormed, microchipped and given their first vaccinations. Precious Paws Cat Rescue endeavour to neuter all adult cats before rehoming, and follow up new owners to ensure all kittens have been neutered. They also trap, neuter and relocate feral cats to farm / stable homes.

Rescuing and rehoming cats, dogs and small mammals to good, loving homes, in the Beds / Herts area. RATS help with rescue, neutering, behaviour and socialising work and many other aspects of rehoming animals. The cats and small mammals are fostered in the Bedford area by volunteers and the rescue has a policy never to have a healthy animal put to sleep, simply because no home has been found.

Based in Mayfair. The RSPCA Central London branch, covers some of the most disadvantaged areas of London; rescuing and rehoming hundreds of sick, injured and abused animals every year. All adult animals for adoption are neutered, micro-chipped, vaccinated, vet-checked, treated for fleas and worms, and behaviourally assessed.

Based in Aylesbury, covering Buckinghamshire. The RSPCA Chiltern Branch has many cats and kittens looking for new homes. All animals are neutered, microchipped and vaccinated (where appropriate) before they are rehomed.

Covering in Enfield and the surrounding areas. Helping cats and kittens who are abandoned, unwanted, injured or sick. Restoring their health, spirit and confidence in humans, and finding them safe and loving homes. The branch also assists in local animal welfare cases and provides advice for members of the public on animal welfare.

Rehoming cats and rabbits. The area covered by the Hertfordshire East Branch includes Ashwell, Baldock, Buntingford, Great Offley, Harpenden, Hertford, Hitchin, Letchworth Garden City, Oaklands, Royston, Stevenage, the Hadhams, Walkern, Ware, Welwyn, Welwyn Garden City and Wheathampstead.

Covering Brent, Harrow, Hillingdon (North of the A40), Watford, Rickmansworth, Chorleywood, Bushey, Oxhey, Radlett, St. Albans, Potters Bar, Hatfield and Barnet. RSPCA Middlesex North West & South Herts takes in hundreds of unwanted, stray and abandoned animals each year. All cats will be health checked, neutered, given at least one vaccination, flea and worm treatment, microchipped and come with 6 weeks free insurance. Kittens too young to be neutered, will be rehomed with a voucher to cover the cost of this procedure.

Based in Potters Bar. The branch has an animal rehoming, fostering, rescue and adoption centre in Hertfordshire. Southridge Animal Centre takes in and cares for many different species; up to 250 animals at any time.

Covering from Saffron Walden, Essex to Broxbourne in Hertfordshire, including Bishop’s Stortford, Harlow and surrounding villages. RSPCA Stort Valley provide a clinic staffed by a qualified Veterinary Surgeon for people on a means tested benefit. They also have an advice centre that you can telephone or call in to obtain advice on the care of animals.

Based in Waltham Abbey, covering Essex, Hertfordshire and Greater London. The Scratching Post rely solely on charitable donations to help with their rescue and rehoming work. Their policy is to ensure that no cat is ever kept in unsuitable accommodation while it is waiting for a home. All cats are vet checked, vaccinated, treated for fleas and worms, given any other necessary veterinary treatment, and neutered if old enough (kittens homed with a neutering agreement). Microchipping on adoption.

This is a non-profit making rescue, mainly rehoming stray and abandoned cats but will also help relocate rabbits and guinea pigs. All the animals rehomed from here are strictly for pets only and not for breeding.

This is a small foster-based rescue based in Islington. Caring for and rehoming abandoned, abused and unwanted cats and kittens in London and the surrounding areas. They also rehome pedigree cats, pedigree mixed cats and pedigree looking cats. Prior to rehoming, all cats are neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and vet treated when necessary. Kittens will not be rehomed until they are old enough to be neutered.