Cat Rescue & Adoption Centres: Strathclyde

Covering Lanarkshire and the central belt of Scotland. A small cat rescue, Cat Action Trust Lanarkshire rescues stray, abandoned, domestic and feral cats and kittens and rehomes them. If you can offer a cat or kitten a safe, loving, permanent home, please contact CAT Lanark & Central using the details below.

Covering Ayrshire and Glasgow. Rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming cats and kittens in the local area. CAT 77's policy is to help feral cats and their future welfare by limiting their numbers through neutering and returning to site, and by finding homes for kittens and tame stray cats. The charity has a no-kill policy, and is run entirely by volunteers.

Covering Lanarkshire, Glasgow, Edinburgh & The Lothians. Cat Concern work to rescue and rehome stray, feral, abandoned and unwanted cats. All cats in their care will be neutered as soon as they are of an appropriate age. The preferred method of contact is via the Contact Us form on their Website (linked below).

Based in Glasgow. A small charity dedicated to cat welfare since 1997. Their aims are: To find suitable permanent homes for homeless cats, to re-unite lost cats with their owners, to provide short-term emergency accommodation for cats in need and to assist with veterinary expenses in cases of genuine hardship.

Based in Wishaw, covering Lanarkshire. Rescue and rehoming cats and socialising feral cats and kittens. All cats over 6 months will be neutered and home visits carried out prior to adoption.

Based near Tobermory, covering Ardnamurchan & Isle of Mull. The branch focuses on Trap/Neuter/Return of feral cats, while also rehoming and fostering. They provide advice and outreach to help increase understanding about cats. Their fundraising team can often be seen at the Tobermory Producer's Markets and other seasonal events.

Based in Giffnock. This small branch is run by volunteers who work hard to care for and find homes for unwanted cats and kittens throughout the local area. The branch does not have a rehoming centre; cats are cared for in foster homes until loving homes can be found. All cats are neutered, where old enough, health checked, microchipped and vaccinated prior to rehoming.
Please Note: This branch is currently running on limited resources, please be patient when making contact. If you have an urgent enquiry, please call the National CP Helpline: 03000 12 12 12

A small team of volunteers who work hard in their spare time to care for and find homes for unwanted cats and kittens throughout the Glasgow area. All cats/kittens in their care are placed in foster homes pending a suitable home being found. All cats are vaccinated, treated against fleas and worms, micro-chipped, neutered, if over 4 months of age, and come with 4 weeks free pet insurance.

Covering Irvine to Largs and Beith. North Ayrshire is a very busy branch, averagely rehoming over 200 cats and kittens every year. Advice and assistance for cats in need is always available. Their work also covers the neutering and feeding of local feral cat colonies. North Ayrshire branch always has a number of cats and kittens looking for a new, loving home.

Scotland Cat Centre is situated in the countryside, between Robroyston and the village of Auchinloch, but easily accessible from the M80 motorway. The centre can house up to 220 cats, in large pens with outside runs. All cats are vaccinated, treated against fleas and worms, microchipped, neutered (4 months +) and come with 4 weeks free insurance.

Covering South Ayrshire, postcodes KA6, KA7, KA8, KA9, KA10, KA19 & KA26 (roughly from Troon to Girvan and most areas with a 01292 telephone prefix). The branch does not have a central shelter; all cats are cared for in foster homes. Cats are neutered, where age appropriate, vaccinated and microchipped.

Rehoming cats and kittens in West Lothian, Midlothian, Edinburgh and East Lothian.

Based in Lanark, South Lanarkshire, ML9. Rescuing and rehoming unwanted and abandoned cats & kittens, and offering general advice on the care and welfare of cats.

Based in Glasgow. Glasgow Pet Collective rehomes cats, dogs and other small animals. They also provide basic pet care and behaviour services for people who are having trouble meeting their pets needs and / or need help addressing behavioural issues in their cat or dog. All cats will be spayed and neutered prior to adoption.

A small rescue based in Johnstone. Rescuing and rehoming unwanted, abandoned, sick or injured cats throughout Renfrewshire. All cats will be vet checked, neutered, flea/worm treated and microchipped before rehoming. Pet and child free homes with garden access preferred.

Based in Ayr. The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) centres, rescue animals and nurse them back to health before finding them loving new homes or releasing them back into the wild.

Based in Dumbarton. The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) centres care for thousands of abused, abandoned and injured animals every year. If you are looking for a new pet they would be delighted to welcome you at the centre.

Based in Glasgow. The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) centres, rescue animals and nurse them back to health before finding them loving new homes or releasing them back into the wild.

Based in Hamilton. The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) centres, rescue animals and nurse them back to health before finding them loving new homes or releasing them back into the wild.

Based at Lunderston Bay, near Gourock. The rescue helps cats and many other kinds of animals, all of whom will be vet checked, neutered, vaccinated and microchipped before adoption.