Cat Rescue & Adoption Centres: Ulster / Northern Ireland

Covering County Antrim. The Trust was set up by a group of animal lovers, united by their common love and dedication to animals.7th Heaven does not have a central sanctuary, instead animals are cared for in volunteers own homes, allowing the animals much more personal care and attention. 7th Heaven operates a no kill policy.

Based in Craigavon. Rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming cats and other animals across Northern Ireland. All cats will be checked by a vet, neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, treated for worms and fleas and rehomed with 5 weeks free pet insurance.

Based in Craigavon, Co.Armagh, specialising in hand rearing orphan puppies & kittens. They also operate a trap-neuter-release programme for feral cats. All the animals are cared for through a network of volunteer foster homes, where they are kept in a safe, warm environment and are able to be socialised before rehoming. Animal Connexions operate a no-kill policy.

Based in Donegal. Rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming domestic pets, farm animals and wildlife in Ulster and the surrounding counties. Animals in Donegal AID operate a trap neuter and return scheme for feral cats, rescue and rehoming of FIV cats and the sanctuary also provides palliative care when needed.

Based in Conlig. Assisi Animal Sanctuary is Northern Ireland's largest independent animal welfare charity providing shelter for up to 200 companion animals including cats, dogs and rabbits.

Based in Newtownards, County Down. The BARN Animal Rescue is a haven for animals in need. Promoting animal welfare within Northern Ireland, they care for rescued cats and dogs. They have cats, kittens and dogs all within their adoption scheme. An adoption donation is required to cover the cost of health checks, vaccinations and neutering/spaying.

A rescue charity based in County Fermanagh. Priority is given to mistreated animals and those whose owners have died or are ill. All adult animals are spayed or neutered and vaccinated before re-homing. Animals stay at the sanctuary until adoption. No healthy animal is ever destroyed. The sanctuary also operates a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) policy for feral cats.

Based in Co. Armagh, working to find loving new homes for local cats, offering support with neutering, and lost and found cats, as well as general education and awareness within the Northern Ireland area.

Based in Co. Down. Working to find loving new homes for cats and kittens in Belfast and across Northern Ireland. Also offering support with neutering, and lost and found cats, as well as general education and awareness. All cats and kittens will be vaccinated against common feline diseases, neutered (if old enough), microchipped and treated for worms and fleas before rehoming.

Based in Kilkeel. Rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming (stray and feral only) cats / kittens in Co. Down. All cats will be neutered if old enough before rehoming.

Based in Antrim, rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming animals in Northern Ireland. Helping all animals in need; horses, ponies and donkeys, domestic pets, farm animals and wildlife. Permanent sanctuary is provided for animals who cannot find homes. 'Home from home' rehoming is also offered where possible, helping animals make the transition from one home to another without having to enter the rescue.

Based in Londonderry. Friends of Rescue are a foster based organisation, finding forever homes for cats, dogs and other small animals in Northern Ireland. Cats will be vet checked, neutered, vaccinated and treated for fleas and worms before rehoming.

A small, home-based cat rescue based in Belfast. Rescuing, rehabilitating & rehoming cats in desperate need throughout South Belfast. All kittens and cats are neutered, fully vaccinated and microchipped before they are rehomed.
Please Note: Furever Felines has limited space, and therefore cannot take in cats that currently have homes.

Based near Omagh in County Tyrone. Rescuing and rehoming abandoned or unwanted cats and dogs. All animals are health checked and given any treatment needed. They will also be microchipped, treated for fleas and worms, neutered and fully vaccinated while at the shelter.

Based in Belfast. Kerries Cat Rescue work to rescue and find homes for abandoned and stray animals. The rescue often rehabilitate and rehome feral kittens. Cats will be neutered where age appropriate and a neutering agreement is in place when adopting kittens. Home visits will apply.

Covering Antrim. Since opening in April 1996 Mid Antrim Animal Sanctuary have found caring homes for over 7000 animals to date. Accepting as many animals in need of help as possible, the rescue has a no-kill policy and always has cats and dogs looking for homes.

Based in Coleraine. A charity organisation providing financial support and equipment for trapping and neutering feral and stray cats within Coleraine, Portrush, Portstewart & Ballymoney. All cats will be neutered by at least 4 months of age. North Coast Cat Rescue does not take owned cats in. Online advertising and advice is given to those wishing to surrender or adopt a cat.

Based in County Down. A small, home-run animal shelter aiming to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home cats and other animals throughout Northern Ireland. All cats are neutered before adoption (those too young will be homed under contract to neuter when ready). They will also be health checked, vaccinated, microchipped, worm & flea treated and rehomed with 5 weeks free pet insurance.

The Rainbow Rehoming Centre is located in Co.Derry, Northern Ireland, only 7 miles from the city, but their rescue and rehoming covers the whole North West region of Ireland. They are a shelter for dogs and cats, kittens and pups that have been abandoned or are stray. The centre rehomes over 400 dogs and cats every year, and has a non-destruction policy, meaning that they will never put a healthy dog or cat to sleep. All animals are spayed or neutered before being rehomed.

Based in Lisburn, Co.Antrim. Rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming stray, injured, abandoned and unwanted cats and kittens in Northern Ireland. All cats will be neutered before rehoming if old enough. Long-term care is provided for cats that are not well enough to be adopted. Rescue Cats NI also trap, neuter and return feral cats and rehomes their kittens.

Based in Cavan. This is a small but active member society of the ISPCA. Promoting better awareness regarding animal welfare. Animals are cared for in foster homes until their ideal homes are found.

Covering Co. Donegal. Donegal SPCA rehabilitate and rehome neglected, injured, unwanted and sick animals. Their function is to combat cruelty to animals, on many levels and in several different ways. They work with all animals and promote responsible animal ownership.

Based in Co.Down. Rescuing older, sick and special needs cats and giving them a forever home. Cats are not rehomed, but will live at the shelter where they will be loved and cared for. TC's Forever Home promote the benefits of adopting older, sick and special needs cats and also promote neutering and the importance of vaccinations, and can advise on general cat welfare.

Based in Donegal. TNR Donegal are a small non profit organisation that works to trap, neuter and return feral cats to their colonies in order to help control the population.
Please Note: This Shelter does not take cats in for rehoming. They may however, have cats for adoption.

USPCA endeavours to put an end to cruelty to animals and to encourage kindness and humanity in their treatment. They protect all animal species. Their social rehoming scheme facilitates all animals and they rehome many cats and kittens every year.