Cat Rescue & Adoption Centres: Rutland

Taking in cats, dogs, small furries, birds and horses for rehoming, or retirement if a home cannot be found. They have a non-destruction policy unless advised by a vet, and animals have a home at The Ark for as long as they need one. All adult cats are neutered prior to homing.

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.

Based near Leicester. Leicester Animal Aid is a rescue and rehoming centre for cats and dogs which covers the majority of the UK. All cats are neutered before adoption, and kittens will be rehomed with a voucher for neutering, when they are old enough.

Based near Leicester. Redgate Farm Animal Sanctuary takes in and cares for domestic animals, farm animals, birds and fowl. They rehome domestic animals such as cats, poultry, rabbits and guinea-pigs. All cats are neutered before adoption.

Woodside Animal Centre is part of the independent RSPCA branch network. They take in and care for stray and unwanted pets and aid the recovery and return of injured wildlife to their habitat. They also rehabilitate and rehome animal victims of cruelty.

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.