Cat Rescue & Adoption Centres: Merseyside

Covering Southport & Surrounding areas. Alley Cats & Kittens are a Trap Neuter Release group. Any cats and kittens for rehoming are passed onto their local rescue organisations wherever possible. However, they sometimes have cats and kittens available for adoption.
The preferred method of contact is via their Facebook Page (linked below)

Based in Liverpool, Animal Aid 246 aims to rescue abused and abandoned cats, and to offer them a safe environment with any medical care required. Home checks apply to ensure a safe and loving home, before adoption is agreed.

Based in Liverpool. Caring for abandoned and unwanted cats & kittens throughout Merseyside. Loving homes are always required for adult neutered cats of various ages, and sometimes kittens. The Home also runs a sponsorship scheme for long term residents, elderly and ill cats that are unable to be rehomed.

Based in the Melling area of Liverpool. Carla Lane Animals In Need rescues and rehabilitates both cats and dogs, caring for them for as long as it takes to find new, loving homes. Animals are vaccinated, neutered and microchipped as standard.

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 St. Helens. Caring for cats in their 40 bed cattery; the branch rehomes 600 cats per year and always has more cats waiting to come in. Loving homes are always needed for many cats and kittens, as are sponsors for their long-term cats.

Based in North Wirral, operating in postcode areas CH41 - CH49 (can rehome further afield if required). North Wirral Cats Protection works to to find good homes for stray and unwanted cats and kittens. All cats will have a full veterinary check, and if applicable will be neutered before adoption. The branch can also assist in rehoming cats and kittens directly from their current owners. Visit their website for more details.

Rescuing and rehoming cats in the CH60's Wirral post code areas. The branch aims to rehome unwanted and abandoned cats and kittens into loving homes, giving them a second chance at a happy life. Veterinary treatment is provided as needed for cats that come into their care. They also offer advice on cat care.

Based in Liverpool. Freshfields is home to cats, and many other animals. They rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome over 1400 animals and birds every year and have a genuine non-destruction policy: Any animal they cannot rehome or place in foster homes, is cared for at the rescue for life. Freshfields also offer practical advice and financial help (where possible) with feral cat colonies on Merseyside.

Based in Warrington, rescuing and rehoming unwanted and stray cats and kittens throughout Cheshire and Merseyside. Garden Lodge rescue cattery is a small, vet run rescue. All the cats that go to Garden Lodge receive care, and will be fully vaccinated and neutered before finding their forever homes.

Based in South Liverpool. A small charity aiming to rescue sick, stray and abandoned animals. They offer re-homing and long term sanctuary to the animals in their care, and no healthy animal is destroyed. All animals are neutered if old enough, and microchipped before rehoming.

Covering the Wirral, including Birkenhead, Wallasey and Ellesmere Port. Founded in 1966, the society is run by volunteers, averagely rehoming around 100 cats and 100 dogs each year. Animals are carefully matched to the right home and family circumstances, to ensure suitability for both pet and owner. A home visit is carried out prior to adoption. Cats who are old enough will be neutered. Regular coffee mornings and charity fairs help to support their work.

Based in St. Helens. A small dedicated team, rescuing cats and kittens for over 30 years. Kitten Karers need loving homes for kittens and young adult cats in their care, all of whom will be neutered before rehoming. Those too young must be neutered as soon as they are old enough. A home visit and interview is completed before re-homing a cat or kitten.

Covering Liverpool and the Wirral. Founded in 1998, helping cats in the area. The Charity always has lots of needy cats and other animals looking for a fresh start. The Cattery is very often full to capacity with cats and kittens of all shapes and sizes - so please contact them if you are thinking of adopting a feline companion. A home check will be carried out to match you to the perfect pet, and a small adoption fee will be charged. They are also able to deliver your chosen pet to you if required.

Based in Merseyside. Rescuing and rehoming cats in since 1993. The Trust always has many super felines looking for a new, loving home. If you could offer a cat (or cats) a home for life, please contact them if you can help. All cats are microchipped, treated for worms and fleas, and receive vet treatment when necessary.
Please Note: This Shelter is currently full. Please contact them if you wish to adopt a cat.

Covering the Merseyside area. A small foster home based animal sanctuary rescuing and rehoming cats, rabbits and other animals in need. Home visits are carried out to prospective new homes to ensure safety and suitability, and to give advice or answer any questions the prospective owner may have. All animals are neutered, microchipped and treated for fleas and worms prior to homing.

Covering Southport & Ormskirk. Taking in cats via the RSPCA Inspectorate and helping them on the road to recovery and finding their ideal homes. Home visits and adoption fees apply. Animals are neutered, micro chipped and vaccinated. Included in the adoption agreement is 6 weeks free insurance cover for your new pet.

Covering Warrington, Halton and St Helens. The branch rescue, rehabilitate and rehome hundreds of animals each year. Animals are cared for in purpose built kennels and cattery facilities. Visiting at the centre is by appointment only.

Based in Wallasey. Working closely with RSPCA Inspectors to provide direct animal welfare services in their area. This includes veterinary care and finding safe homes for unwanted animals and those rescued from harm by RSPCA Inspectors. All cats are fully vaccinated, neutered, microchipped, de-flead and wormed before adoption.

Based in Liverpool, neutering, feeding, and rehoming the street cats in Merseyside (can potentially rehome further afield for the right home). All cats will be tested for FIV and FeLV, microchipped, neutered, fully vaccinated, de-flead and de-wormed before adoption.

Based in Liverpool. Rescuing and rehoming stray and abandoned cats in Merseyside. Cats for adoption will be neutered, or arrangements made for neutering when old enough. Also providing support and education on animal welfare in the local community.

Covering Warrington, Cheshire, Merseyside and Manchester. Rescuing and rehoming any animal in need. Warrington Animal Welfare also promotes neutering / spaying. Home checks are always carried out prior to adoption.

Wirral Animal Welfare has been dedicated to rescuing abandoned or unwanted animals since 1987. The association do their best to find suitable new homes. All animals are health checked and given any veterinary treatment needed before rehoming.

Based in Holmeswood, covering South Lancashire and North Merseyside. Providing refuge and care for unwanted, abandoned or neglected cats, as well as small domestic animals, farm animals and native species of wildlife. There are always many cats or kittens at the sanctuary needing a good, loving home, so they would love to hear from kind, responsible people who understand the commitment involved in taking on a cat or kitten for life.