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Cat Rescue & Adoption Centres: Norfolk

Cat and kitten rehoming centres covering Norfolk. Adopt a cat from your local rescue shelter.

Organisations are listed alphabetically. Please browse the page to locate rescues nearest you.

Blue Cross - Suffolk Rehoming Centre

Category ID:388

Registered Charity no. 224392

Covering Suffolk, Essex, parts of Cambridge, and parts of Norfolk. The new Blue Cross rehoming centre on Bourne Hill has allowed the Suffolk centre to double the number of animals they can help and rehome. They offer a matching service to ensure the right pet goes to the right home.

General Enquiries:   0300 777 1843
https://www.bluecross.org.uk/suffolk-rehoming-centre https://www.bluecross.org.uk
Rehoming Centre:
Bourne Hill, Wherstead, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8NQ (Open 2-4pm daily. Weds by appointment only)
COUNTIES: Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.

Bon's Test Shelter

Category ID:1386

Registered Charity no. 1234567

great-yarmouth

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Adoption Enquiries:   12345 789789
General Enquiries:   12345 877877
Rehoming Centre:
Bon's place, Great Yarmouth
COUNTIES: Norfolk, Suffolk

Adopt a Cat Cats for homing at this shelter

Brambles Animal Sanctuary

Category ID:669

downham-market

Covering Downham Market. A small, self funded, animal sanctuary based in Denver. Helping unwanted and stray animals find new, loving homes.

COUNTIES: Norfolk

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.

Bury’s Stray Cat Fund

Category ID:690

Registered Charity no. 279321

thetford

Based in Bury St. Edmunds, rehoming within a 15 mile radius. An independent cat sanctuary that cares for hundreds of cats each year, and always has cats looking for new, loving homes. Each cat is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped before being re-homed. The rescue also helps to control the feral population and reduce suffering through neutering programmes.

General Enquiries:   01284 388455
https://www.facebook.com/burystrays https://burystraycatfund.org
Rehoming Centre:
Friars Orchard, The Street, Little Welnetham, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 0UH.
COUNTIES: Suffolk, Norfolk

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Foster Carers Needed: Bury's Stray Cat Fund runs a foster scheme for some of their OAP cats - they provide the food and cover vet bills, you just provide the fireside, armchair and TLC (within 20 mile radius of Bury St. Edmunds).
Help Needed: Part time volunteers and fund-raisers are always needed. Aluminium cans, used stamps, margarine tubs, plastic trays, blankets, bric-a-brac and your old woollies always gratefully received.

C.A.T.S. - Catch and Treat Strays

Category ID:708

Registered Charity no. 1153666

fakenham

Based in Fakenham, finding homes for unowned cats and kittens in Norfolk. C.A.T.S. catch, neuter and arrange necessary veterinary treatment for stray and feral cats before finding them suitable homes / placements. All cats aged 4 months and older are neutered before homing.

COUNTIES: Norfolk

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.

Cat Sanctuary Norfolk

Category ID:832

thetford

Based in King’s Lynn, covering the Norfolk area. A small rescue, experienced in hand rearing abandoned kittens, rehoming cats and carrying out feral trap neuter and re-release. All cats and kittens will be microchipped, receive at least their first vaccination and be treated for fleas and worms. They will also be neutered (those that are too young will be rehomed with a neutering voucher).

COUNTIES: Norfolk

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.

Cat Welfare Wisbech

Category ID:860

Registered Charity no. 1097808

Based in Wisbech. Covering Wisbech and surrounding villages. The charity takes in stray, abandoned and unwanted cats and kittens, rehoming them to loving new homes. All cats over six months of age are neutered. They also offer help with trapping and neutering feral cats. Fundraising events are held throughout the year to raise funds for the upkeep of the cats and veterinary costs.

COUNTIES: Cambridgeshire, Norfolk

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Neutering Assistance: A reduced price neutering scheme is available at participating vets in the Wisbech area.
Help! Cat Sponsors Needed: Contact the shelter if you would like to sponsor a cat in their care.

CatPals+

Category ID:1450

norwich

Fostering, adoption, rescue, registered scan angels. Every cat has been health-checked, and is ready to find their forever family.

COUNTIES: Norfolk

Adopt a Cat Cats for homing at this shelter

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.

Cats Protection - Anglia Coastal

Category ID:264

Registered Charity no. 203644

great-yarmouth

Based in Lowestoft, covering postcodes NR30-NR35. Helping stray and unwanted cats and kittens in Great Yarmouth, Gorleston, Lowestoft, Beccles, Bungay and surrounding areas to find new, loving homes. All cats are health checked, vaccinated, microchipped, neutered where old enough, and have received flea and worm treatments.

COUNTIES: Suffolk, Norfolk

Extra Info

Neutering Assistance: Find out if you are eligible here: Financial Assistance with the Cost of Neutering
Lost & Found Register: There is a Lost & Found cats section on their website, linked above.
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Cats Protection - Breckland

Category ID:282

Registered Charity no. 203644

thetford

Covering postcode areas, IP24, IP26, IP27 & IP28, which includes Thetford, Brandon, Mildenhall, Hockwold, Feltwell etc. Breckland Branch has been helping rescue and rehome cats since October 2002 through their small but dedicated band of fosterers.

COUNTIES: Norfolk

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
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Cats Protection - East Norfolk Cat Centre

Category ID:345

Registered Charity no. 203644

dereham

The adoption centre cares for rescued and unwanted cats and kittens; ensuring that they are vet checked, neutered (where old enough), microchipped and vaccinated, before finding them loving homes.

General Enquiries:   01362 687919
https://www.cats.org.uk/dereham
Rehoming Centre:
Hoe Road, Longham, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2RP. (Please call in the first instance between 8am-5pm daily).
COUNTIES: Norfolk

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
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Cats Protection - Ely & District

Category ID:362

Registered Charity no. 203644

swaffham

Based in Ely. The branch regularly has around 30 to 40 cats and kittens seeking a new home, which are cared for by six fosterers. If you are able to offer a kind, loving and permanent home to one (or more!) of their cats, drop them an email or give them a call.

COUNTIES: Cambridgeshire, Norfolk

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
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Cats Protection - North Walsham & District

Category ID:468

Registered Charity no. 203644

north-walsham

Based in North Walsham. The branch rescue and rehome many, many cats over the course of a year. They always have cats looking for new homes. Their website gives lots of helpful advice on cat care, and common feline health concerns. See the Cats Protection - North Walsham & District website to find out about current fundraising events.

COUNTIES: Norfolk

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
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Cats Protection - Norwich & District

Category ID:471

Registered Charity no. 203644

norwich

Based in Norwich. Rescuing stray and unwanted cats and kittens - rehabilitating and re-homing them where possible in the Norwich area. Home checks will take place prior to adoption. All cats are microchipped, vaccinated, wormed and up to date with flea treatment; they also come with one month’s free insurance.

General Enquiries:   03454 941900
https://www.cats.org.uk/norwich
Postal Address:
PO Box 3420, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 7LD
COUNTIES: Norfolk

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: A lost and found service is also provided at the Norwich & District branch.
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Cats Protection - West Norfolk Cat Centre

Category ID:347

Registered Charity no. 203644

swaffham

Covering Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, South Lincs & Suffolk. All cats & kittens are homed neutered, microchipped, have had at least their first vaccination, are treated for fleas & worms and come with 4 weeks free pet insurance. If you are looking to adopt a new feline companion, you will be spoilt for choice! If you are thinking of rehoming your cat, tailored support is available.

General Enquiries:   01366 382311
https://www.cats.org.uk/downhammarket
Rehoming Centre:
Wards Chase, Stowbridge, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3NN. Open 11am - 2pm daily, closed Tuesday.
COUNTIES: Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk

Adopt a Cat Cats for homing at this shelter

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
Appointments preferred. Calls and emails picked up between 9am & 4pm, everyday except Tuesday.
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Douglas Sanctuary for Cats (The)

Category ID:1356

norwich

Based in Kings Lynn. A small sanctuary for garden colony and stray cats in north Norfolk. All cats ready for re-homing are neutered, micro-chipped and up to date with vaccinations and flea and worm treatments. They have also been tested for FIV / FeLV. Please Note: The Douglas Sanctuary are unable to take-in unwanted pet cats. Please only contact them if you would like to adopt.

COUNTIES: Norfolk

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Cat Fosterers Needed: If you have a spare room / secure area of your house and can help cats learn to trust human interaction, please contact the sanctuary about fostering.

East Coast Pet Rescue

Category ID:1372

great-yarmouth

Based in Great Yarmouth. A small rescue who's primary aim is to rescue and rehabilitate animals in need throughout Great Yarmouth and the surrounding area. They can offer help and advice for those experiencing difficulties looking after their pets, and will assist with rehoming. Animals are cared for in a home environment until they find their forever homes. All cats over 4 months old will he neutered before rehoming.

COUNTIES: Norfolk

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.

Faith Animal Rescue

Category ID:1365

north-walsham

Based at Hickling near Norwich. F.A.I.T.H. is a progressive animal rescue centre, where animal welfare comes first. All dogs and cats are wormed, vaccinated, micro chipped and most leave with four weeks free pet insurance. They have a full neutering policy and home checks are also carried out.

General Enquiries:   01692 598 312
https://faithanimalrescue.org.uk
Rehoming Centre:
F.A.I.T.H. Animal Rescue, Stubb Road, Hickling, nr Norwich, NR12 0BW. Open by Appointment Only.
COUNTIES: Norfolk

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.

Feline Care Cat Rescue

Category ID:1361

Registered Charity no. 1144830

attleborough

Covering Norfolk and North Suffolk. A purpose built Cat Rescue Centre set in three acres of rural tranquility, offering cats a loving home whilst finding them new forever homes. Feline Care Cat Rescue also carries out therapeutic work with feral and nervous cats. Every cat taken in at the shelter is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. Home checks apply.

General Enquiries:   01953 718529
https://www.felinecare.org.uk
Rehoming Centre:
Feline Care Cat Rescue, Roudham Road, East Harling, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2QN
COUNTIES: Norfolk, Suffolk

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.

Hallswood Animal Sanctuary

Category ID:1276

norwich

Based near Norwich. Although predominantly a wildlife rescue, Hallswood Animal Sanctuary helps many cats and kittens find loving homes every year. Those that can't be rehomed can remain at the sanctuary. Cats and kittens will be neutered before the adoption, or must remain inside until old enough for neutering.

General Enquiries:   07549 991920
https://www.facebook.com/HallswoodCats
Rehoming Centre:
Hallswood Animal Sanctuary, Shortthorn Rd, Stratton Strawless, Norwich, NR10 5NU.
COUNTIES: Norfolk

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Volunteers and Cat Fosters Needed: If you'd like to help Hallswood Animal Sanctuary with their work, contact them using the details below.
Help! Items Needed: Donations of cat and dog biscuits, tinned cat-food, hay, rabbit food, wood shavings, newspapers, towels and blankets are always welcome.

Millies Wishes

Category ID:1114

great-yarmouth

Based in Great Yarmouth, covering postcodes NR30, NR31, NR32 & NR33. A small independent rescue, taking in cats in need and finding them suitable forever homes. All cats are vet checked, vaccinated, microchipped, treated for fleas and worms and neutered if old enough (or recalled for neutering when old enough). Subject to home visit and adoption fee.

COUNTIES: Norfolk, Suffolk

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Saleable Items Needed: Good quality, preloved items are always welcome to help cover veterinary costs.

Newmarket Cats

Category ID:1083

Registered Charity no. 1089460

Based in Newmarket. Caring for more mature cats in their own environment. Adult cats available for rehoming.

COUNTIES: Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.

North Norfolk Cats Lifeline Trust

Category ID:1074

Registered Charity no. 1181019

sheringham

Based in Antingham, near North Walsham. Welcoming stray and abandoned cats who will be adopted into loving homes. All will be neutered, microchipped, wormed, de-flead and inoculated against cat flu and enteritis before adoption. Those not suited to rehoming can stay at the sanctuary for the remainder of their lives.

General Enquiries:   01263 822560
https://www.facebook.com/northnorfolkcats
Rehoming Centre:
Antingham Village Hall, Cromer Road, Antingham, North Walsham, NR28 0NL. Visits to the sanctuary are by appointment only.
COUNTIES: Norfolk

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Volunteers Needed: If you have some time available to help in the catteries both mornings and / or afternoons, please contact North Norfolk Cats Lifeline Trust using the details above.

People For Animal Care Trust (PACT)

Category ID:1064

Registered Charity no. 1154444

wymondham

Covering Norfolk and North Suffolk. The sanctuary rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes all kinds of animals including wildlife. Good homes are especially needed for elderly animals. The sanctuary specialises in helping abused animals return to health and enabling them to find loving homes.

General Enquiries:   01362 820775
https://www.pactsanctuary.org
Rehoming Centre:
River Farm, Woodrising, Near Hingam, Norfolk, NR9 4PJ. (Open by appointment only)
COUNTIES: Norfolk, Suffolk

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.

RSPCA - Block Fen Animal Centre

Category ID:583

Registered Charity no. 219099

Based in March in Cambridgeshire. All cats are neutered, fully vaccinated and microchipped before rehoming. If you would like to help Block Fen Animal Centre, or would like to adopt a rescue cat, please contact them using the details below. Home visits and adoption fees apply.

General Enquiries:   0300 123 0726 (Option 4)
https://www.rspca.org.uk/local/block-fen-animal-centre
Rehoming Centre:
Block Fen Drove, Wimblington, March. PE15 0FB.
COUNTIES: Cambridgeshire, Greater-london, Lincolnshire, Suffolk, Norfolk

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

RSPCA - East Norfolk

Category ID:633

Registered Charity no. 206296

great-yarmouth

Covering Great Yarmouth, Gorelston and north towards Cromer. Carrying out rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of animals in need. All animals are health checked, neutered, microchipped, vaccinated and given flea and worm treatments before being rehomed. Animals too young to be neutered are rehomed with a neutering voucher, to be done when old enough. Home checks are carried out by the branch, and they do not rehome to busy main roads.

COUNTIES: Norfolk

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Neutering Assistance: Neutering vouchers available to those on means tested benefits: Tel: 01493 858936
Animal Welfare Clinic: For the treatment of pets owned by those in receipt of a means tested benefit: RSPCA Great Yarmouth Clinic, Tarworks Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1QR - Tel: 01493 858936. This clinic is open on Tues and Thurs 9:00am-4:00pm by Appointment only. Fri 3:00pm-4:00pm for flea/wormer and neutering vouchers only.
Please Note: Viewing is by appointment only as all cats and dogs are housed / fostered elsewhere.
Clinic Tel: 01493 858936
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

RSPCA - Mid Norfolk & North Suffolk

Category ID:701

Registered Charity no. 206629

norwich

Covering Norwich, Attleborough, Mundford, Fakenham and Sheringham. All cats at the branch are vet checked, microchipped, neutered, fully vaccinated, treated for fleas and worms before rehoming. They also have 4 weeks free insurance.

COUNTIES: Norfolk, Suffolk

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Calls to the branch are taken Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

RSPCA - West Norfolk Rehoming Centre

Category ID:778

Registered Charity no. 206572

kings-lynn

Based on the outskirts of Kings Lynn. The West Norfolk RSPCA Rehoming Centre is an independent branch of the RSPCA, rehoming dogs, cats and other small animals. The branch has been operating for over 30 years and views itself as a stepping stone to any animal's forever home.

General Enquiries:   01553 618889
https://www.westnorfolkrspca.org.uk
Rehoming Centre:
Eau Brink Bank, Tilney All Saints, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 4SQ. (Monday to Saturday from 11am to 3pm, closed Wednesday)
COUNTIES: Norfolk

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

Venture Farm Cat Rescue

Category ID:895

Registered Charity no. 1015098

dereham

Based in Mattishall. The trust rescues, cares for, neuters and rehomes many cats. They are always looking for loving new homes for their rescued felines, including some FIV positive cats needing indoor homes.

General Enquiries:   01362 850352
https://venturefarm.co.uk
Rehoming Centre:
Thuxton Road, Mattishall, Norfolk, NR20 3LB (Open by appointment only)
COUNTIES: Norfolk

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Microchipping: Low-cost microchipping service available. Contact the rescue for an appointment.
Help! Volunteers Needed: Venture Farm are very happy to hear from anyone wishing to volunteer their help. There is always plenty to do!
Help! Quality Goods Needed: The trust is always grateful for donations of goods suitable for resale, and will be pleased to receive them at their support shop, or Rehoming Centre.
Support Shop: Norwich Street, Dereham (Open Monday - Saturday 9.30am and 4.30pm).

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The Cinnamon Trust:
Homes Needed UK Wide

Cat fosterers and permanent homes always needed. The Cinnamon Trust (the national charity for the elderly, the terminally ill and their pets, Reg. charity. 293399) are looking for more volunteer homes throughout the UK. Pet free homes are needed for short-term fostering of cats whose owners are in hospital or respite care. Permanent homes needed for cats whose owners have died or who can no longer care for them. The Cinnamon Trust is not a rescue shelter and cannot take unwanted cats in. Please contact them as follows if you could help: Tel. 01736 757900 or visit: www.cinnamon.org.uk

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