Cat Rescue & Adoption Centres: Northamptonshire

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

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

Animal Action

Category ID:385

wellingborough

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.

COUNTIES: Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire, Greater-london

Extra Info

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

Animals In Need

Category ID:476

Registered Charity no. 1068222

northampton

Covering Northamptonshire. A voluntary organisation, dedicated to rescuing sick, injured, trapped and distressed wild and domestic animals. Veterinary treatment is provided where necessary, and animals are cared for and rehabilitated until they can be released or re-homed. Their sanctuary houses most of the animals in their care, including cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, rodents, fowl, goats, and wildlife.

General Enquiries:   01933 278080
https://animals-in-need.org
Rehoming Centre:
Pine Tree Farm, London Road, Little Irchester, Northants, NN8 2EH. Open for viewings 12-3pm daily.
COUNTIES: Northamptonshire

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Support Shop: 57 Lea Road, Northampton. Open Mon-Fri 10am - 4pm Sat 10am-2pm.

Banbury Animal Rescue And Kindness Service (B.A.R.K.S.)

Category ID:540

Registered Charity no. 1064556

Rescuing and rehoming in North Oxfordshire & parts of Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire & Warwickshire. BARKS takes in stray & unwanted cats, kittens, rabbits & guinea pigs and finds them good, caring homes. The animals are cared for by fosterers until new homes are found. Home visit and adoption fee applies (non-refundable deposit for reserving a cat or kitten).

General Enquiries:   07518 658357
https://www.barks.org.uk
Postal Address:
47 Park End, Bodicote, Oxfordshire, 0X15 4DQ.
COUNTIES: Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Lost & Found Register: B.A.R.K.S (along with the Banbury Guardian newspaper Online) maintain a local register of lost & found pets
Help! Volunteers Needed: More helpers are needed for fundraising events, e.g. bingo nights, jumble sales, car boots, toy tombolas and store collections.
Help! Items Needed: Good quality books, games, clothes, bric-a-brac etc. always needed for fundraising.

Blue Cross - Burford Rehoming Centre

Category ID:316

Registered Charity no. 224392

Covering Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, and Northamptonshire. Blue Cross Burford have facilities for 25 dogs, 21 cats, 14 rabbits and other small pets. They also have numerous paddocks and stables to care for up to 60 horses. Please call prior to visiting.

General Enquiries:   0300 777 1570
https://www.bluecross.org.uk/oxfordshire-burford-rehoming-centre https://www.bluecross.org.uk
Rehoming Centre:
Shilton Road, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4PF (Open 2pm-4pm daily. Weds by appointment only).
COUNTIES: Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Outdoor Homes Needed: As well as domestic cats, the centre also has many Feral & Farm Cats needing homes.

Brook Farm Animal Sanctuary

Category ID:677

Registered Charity no. 1126664

raunds

Based in Raunds. Brook Farm Animal Sanctuary is dedicated to caring for animals. To rescuing them from cruelty, hardship, and neglect and ensuring they live out the remainder of their natural lives in the optimum physical and psychological comfort. Rehoming them when possible but always overseeing their care.

General Enquiries:   07758 728265
https://www.bfas.org.uk
Rehoming Centre:
Brooks Road, Raunds, Northants, NN9 6NS.
COUNTIES: Northamptonshire

Extra Info

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

Cat Aid Team - Feral Friends

Category ID:801

Based in Hinckley, covering Lutterworth, Hinckley, Leicester and all villages within those areas. CAT - Feral Friends aims to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome abandoned, stray and feral cats, and domesticate any kittens so they may live a happy life with a family. All cats and kittens over 2lbs will be neutered before rehoming.

COUNTIES: Leicestershire

Extra Info

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

Cats Protection - Cherwell

Category ID:322

Registered Charity no. 203644

brackley

Covering Bicester, Banbury, Brackley and surrounding villages in North Oxfordshire. Re-homing stray and unwanted cats and kittens. In addition to re-homing the branch also provides general advice on cat care. All cats are neutered prior to rehoming.

COUNTIES: Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire

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 register is maintained for the Cherwell & District area.
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Cats Protection - Corby & District

Category ID:325

Registered Charity no. 203644

kettering

Covering Corby, Kettering and surrounding villages (Postal codes: NN14, NN15, NN16, NN17 and NN18). Corby and District Cats Protection is dedicated to the welfare of the cats and kittens. If you would like to adopt a cat, they have a good selection of potential adoptees just waiting for you!

COUNTIES: Northamptonshire

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
Help! Volunteers Needed: Please see the volunteering section of their website for opportunities.
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Cats Protection - Northampton

Category ID:470

Registered Charity no. 203644

towcester

Based in Northampton. The branch rescues and rehomes unwanted and abandoned cats, while promoting responsible cat ownership. Cats are cared for in foster homes until their ideal home can be found. They are health checked, micro-chipped, neutered when old enough, and treated for fleas and worms prior to rehoming.

General Enquiries:   03447 003251
https://www.cats.org.uk/northampton
Postal Address:
PO Box 5522, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 8ZP
COUNTIES: Northamptonshire

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 - Wellingborough & Rushden

Category ID:548

Registered Charity no. 203644

wellingborough

Covering Wellingborough and Rushden. A dedicated group of volunteers working to rescue and re-home stray and unwanted cats and kittens. All cats for rehoming are cared for by dedicated fosterers, either in their homes or in high spec garden pens. Cats are health checked, worm & flea treated, neutered from 4/5 months of age, vaccinated, blood tested where appropriate prior to rehoming. An informal home visit is required before adoption, to ensure that the right cat is matched to the right home.

COUNTIES: Northamptonshire

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Neutering Assistance: Cats Protection offer a means tested scheme to neuter your cat for £10 at selected UK vet practices. Please contact 03000 12 12 12 then option 2 for the neutering department between 9:30am – 1pm to find out more.
Lost & Found: See the CP - Wellingborough & Rushden website for details on reporting a lost or found cat.
Help! Volunteers Needed: New volunteers always needed, if you can help they would love to hear from you.
National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

Cats' Friends

Category ID:1230

rothwell

Based in Rothwell. A voluntary group caring for stray and abandoned cats in the Kettering, Rothwell and Desborough areas. The group provides shelter, food and care until a new, permanent home is found. All adult cats are neutered and vet-checked prior to re-homing.

COUNTIES: Northamptonshire

Extra Info

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

CRG Animal Rescue

Category ID:1334

wellingborough

Covering Warwickshire, Leicestershire and Northamptonshire. CRG Animal Rescue is a foster based rescue organisation, taking in unwanted or stray cats/kittens, rabbits and guinea pigs. All cats are vet treated as required, vaccinated and neutered before adoption.

COUNTIES: Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Rutland, Warwickshire

Extra Info

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

Kettering Cat Welfare

Category ID:1183

Registered Charity no. 1049455

kettering

Based in Kettering, Northants. Rescuing and rehoming stray and abandoned cats and kittens in Kettering, Corby and surrounding villages. The animals they care for are never destroyed except on veterinary advice. Permanent, loving homes are always needed for the cats and kittens in their care.

COUNTIES: Northamptonshire

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Help! Items Needed: Cat food, feeding bowls, clean bedding, saleable good quality bric-a-brac and unwanted gifts are always welcome.

NANNA's Small Animal Rescue (Northamptonshire Animals Needing Nurturing & Adoption)

Category ID:1097

Registered Charity no. 1115238

wellingborough

Based in Irthlingborough. Rescue and rehoming of any small animals such as cats, kittens, rabbits, guinea pigs, rodents etc. NANNA has a large team of volunteers caring for the welfare of the animals and helping them to find new forever homes

General Enquiries:   07921 215 049
https://www.facebook.com/NANNAANIMALRESCUE1
Rehoming Centre:
Higglety Pigglety Farm - (A6) Opposite Finedon Rd, Irthlingborough, Northants, NN9 5UB. (nearest post code)
COUNTIES: Northamptonshire

Extra Info

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

National Animal Welfare Trust - Bedfordshire

Category ID:1093

Registered Charity no. 1094115

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. 

General Enquiries:   01908 584000
https://www.nawt.org.uk/our-services/our-centres/nawt-bedfordshire
Rehoming Centre:
Glebe Farm, Salford Road, Aspley Guise, Milton Keynes, MK17 8HZ. Open 1pm – 3pm Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays, although open on Bank Holiday Mondays)
COUNTIES: Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Support Shop: High St, Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes. Open Monday - Saturday 9am to 4pm.

Roxies Rescue (Leicester)

Category ID:992

Covering Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and the West Midlands - although can rehome nationwide. Taking in both stray cats, and cats from private homes, that owners can no longer keep. All cats are neutered before they leave the rescue. Kittens that are too young, are rehomed with a neuter contract. Home Checks Apply.

COUNTIES: Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, West-midlands

Extra Info

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

RSPCA - Milton Keynes & North Bucks

Category ID:705

Registered Charity no. 275415

A small but dedicated group of volunteers rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming stray, abused & unwanted animals. Each year they help hundreds of animals in need or distress. All adult cats are neutered, microchipped, treated for fleas and worms, and will also have had (at least) their first vaccinations before rehoming. Public help and support is vital to their work.

General Enquiries:   01908 611179
https://www.rspcamiltonkeynes.co.uk
Postal Address:
PO Box 4586, Milton Keynes, Bucks, MK12 6ZS
COUNTIES: Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire

Extra Info

Adopt a Cat: Contact as above to ask about cats needing homes.
Calls to the branch are taken Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm
Neutering Assistance: The branch can help towards the cost of neutering cats for people on low incomes.
Lost & Found Register: They also run a Lost & Found register for the area, contact details above.
Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (7am to 10pm), or for advice visit: RSPCA Help & Advice

RSPCA - Northamptonshire

Category ID:718

Registered Charity no. 205377

wellingborough

Covering Northamptonshire. The Northamptonshire Branch of the RSPCA is a self-financing organisation committed to providing animal welfare services in their area. All of their rescue cats are fully vaccinated, microchipped and neutered (or issued with a neutering voucher) before rehoming. They will also be up-to-date with flea and worm treatments, health checked by a vet and will come with four weeks free insurance.

COUNTIES: Northamptonshire, Rutland

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

Stray Animal Fund (The)

Category ID:935

northampton

Covering Northamptonshire. The Stray Animal Fund was set up in 2008 by a team from Northampton, wanting to help and re-home stray cats. They believe education, neutering and raising the level of animal welfare, is key to a better future for our feline friends. All cats will be neutered before rehoming, and if too young, this will be funded when they are old enough.

COUNTIES: Northamptonshire

Extra Info

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

Wonky Pets Rescue

Category ID:866

wellingborough

Rehoming in Derbyshire, Leics, Northants, Staffs, Warwickshire and West Midlands. Wonky Pets Rescue rehabilitates and rehomes cats with special needs, and rescues cats from dangerous situations. They operate a non-destruction policy. All adult cats are neutered prior to adoption, and kittens are rehomed with a neutering voucher/contract. Young kittens are only rehomed in pairs to homes with no children under 5 years. Homechecks are carried out, and animals will not be adopted to homes on busy roads. Indoor-only homes are needed for cats with special needs.

COUNTIES: Derbyshire, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire, West-midlands

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Extra Info

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