Cats Protection : Home a Cat : How to get a cat

If you have thought carefully about adopting a cat and now feel
ready to give one of our cats a caring home, it's time to take
the next step.

Here's how to do it...

Step 1 - Get the Details Identify your local CP adoption centre or branch and give them a ring, booking an appointment if necessary. Alternatively phone our Helpline on 08702 099 099 (Monday to Friday; 9am-5pm) to find a branch or adoption centre near you.



Step 2 - On arrival Tell us what type of cat you are looking for and a little bit about yourself via a questionnaire and a chat.



Step 3 - View the cats Visit the cats and take the opportunity to speak with the branch volunteer or Cat Care Assistant about Cats Protection’s homing procedure and the cats’ personalities. We will carry out a home visit before homing a cat to you.



Step 4 - Home visit Not every cat will suit your specific environment. We carry out a home visit to ensure that we find a cat that fits your circumstances. Home visits are also a chance for you to ask questions and discuss the ins and outs of homing a Cats Protection cat.



Step 5 - Collection day Once you've had your home visit, you can collect kitty. Given that our cat care costs can be in excess of £150 per cat, we do welcome donations! Many people give in excess of £50 per cat to further the work of the charity and help even more cats.



Step 6 - Advice and support If you have any queries, after taking your cat home, please give the branch or adoption centre a call. Our National Helpline (08702 099 099) is also here to help you Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm.

Thank you for giving a cat a second chance of happiness.