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Home a CP cat

  • Where is my nearest branch?Cat in pen
  • Where is my nearest adoption centre?
  • How do I find the National Cat Centre (NCC)?
  • What is a homing visit?
  • Do you have any pedigree cats?
  • Do you have kittens available?

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    We have many cats available for adoption across the country in our branches and adoption centres. For a picture story board guide to getting a cat from us, click here

    Where is my nearest branch?

    For a list of our branches (a network of foster homes and pens run by volunteers) nationwide and the option to search the list by county, please click here

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    Where is my nearest adoption centre?

    For details of our adoption centres (larger facilities, sometimes purpose built) around the country, please click here

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    How do I find the National Cat Centre (NCC)?

    For directions to the NCC and information about its work, please click here

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    What is a homing visit?

    We want to ensure that we find the perfect cat for you and that the cat will be happy in his new environment; this is why we carry out a homing visit before letting you take kitty home. Because all cats have different characters and will have had varied past experiences, the home visit will help us to be able to match the right cat for your circumstances. A homing visit is also the perfect opportunity for you to ask us any questions that you may have.

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    Do you have any pedigree cats?

    Most cats that are rehomed by Cats Protection are non-pedigree, but we are seeing increasing numbers of pedigree cats coming into our care. It really is pot luck as to whether a branch or adoption centre will have a pedigree cat (check branch and adoption centre websites regularly).

    If you are unable to get a pedigree cat from us, you may wish to try the rescue arms of many breed societies. Details of these can be found via publications such as Your Cat or Cat World, or by phoning the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF) on 01278 427 575. You can also visit the GCCF’s website here

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    Do you have kittens available?

    Cats Protection does have kittens for rehoming, particularly during the breeding months, but we would encourage you to think about rehoming an older cat, as they have many fantastic qualities. Unlike a kitten, an older cat is housetrained and they tend to be calmer.

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