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Welcome to Cats Protection Essex Cat Centre

We're here to support cats and kittens in Essex, covering postcodes: CM0, CM1, CM2, CM3, CM4, CM8, CM9.

Run by a dedicated team of cat lovers, we're passionate about improving the lives of cats and kittens in Essex, working to find loving new homes for local cats in our care, and lost and found cats, as well as general education and awareness within the Essex area. You can find out more about the work of Cats Protection here.

CENTRE CLOSED: Friday 9th October during the day. We are open in the evening 6pm-8pm for our After Dark event. If you are planning on bringing donations to the centre on these days please leave them in our wooden donation box outside the front gate.

Find out more about the work of Cats Protection

Adopt a cat in Essex

Could you provide a loving new home for a cat in the Essex area? During the process of adopting a cat from us, we’ll consider everything from your potential pet’s personality and how this fits with your lifestyle, to your home environment – creating the perfect match for both cat and owner and the start of a wonderful feline friendship.

Cats available for adoption from the Essex Cat Centre are featured below. To express your interest in a particular cat, please enquire via their listing. If you have any general enquiries about your suitability, or the adoption process, please call us on: 01245 478389 or email us.

You can find out more about adopting a cat from Cats Protection here.

Wanting to adopt a kitten?

The way we home kittens has changed - we now list all available cats, including kittens, on our website for applications so we encourage you to check back regularly to see when kittens become available, which is more often in the warmer months.  If you apply for a kitten online we would ask that you await contact from our team rather than regularly following up on the phone or in person, to help our team best manage the applications.

Find out more about the Cats Protection adoption process

Click here to view all cats available for adoption
Spade and Trowel
Spade and Trowel

Meet Spade and Trowel, these brothers are looking for their forever homes together. They love to...

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Focaccia
Focaccia

Meet the beautiful Focaccia! This sweet lady is ready for her forever home. Focaccia is a sweet...

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Wrigley
Wrigley

Meet the fantastic Wrigley. This handsome boy is ready for his forever home! Wrigley enjoys...

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Keema
Keema

Meet Keema! This sweet bundle of joy is a bright and friendly youngster, ready to start looking...

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Tennessee
Tennessee

Tennessee is an absolute sweetheart with a very soft nature, she hadn't been here long before her...

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Nashville
Nashville

Nashville came in with his sister and has gradually grown in confidence in the time he has been...

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Calippo now Cleo
Calippo now Cleo

Meet the wonderful Calippo. Calippo is affectionate and loves adult company. It can take Calippo...

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Captain Kibble
Captain Kibble

This very handsome boy is looking for a specific home environment. Captain Kibble is in need of...

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Scrum
Scrum

Meet Scrum, or as the team call him, Mr Scrumptious!This handsome boy is ready for his forever...

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Highbury
Highbury

Meet Highbury! This gorgeous boy's confidence is growing daily and he has shown affection to the...

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Feral Cats
Feral Cats

Interested in a rodent control officer?

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Support Cats Protection Essex Cat Centre

None of our vital work would be possible without you. There are many ways you can be there for cats and kittens in Essex.

Donate now

Donate now
Appeals

Appeals
Fundraise for us

Fundraise for us
Challenge events

Challenge events
Membership

Membership
Weekly lottery

Weekly lottery
Gifts In Wills

Gifts In Wills
Other ways to give

Other ways to give

Fundraising events for cats in Essex

Want to fundraise for cats in the Essex area by taking part in one of our events? Or interested in finding your purrfect adoption match? From summer fêtes to epic sporting challenges, we’d love to see you at one of our fundraising events soon. You can also check out the national Cats Protection events calendar here.

Cats After Dark

9th OCT 2026

Cats After Dark

Join us 6pm - 8pm to see our cats ready for adoption, and potentially meet a cat matched to your home! We recommend that all members of the household come along, so if you're matched the whole family can say hi. Meets will be first come first served.

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Halloween Homing Weekend 31/10/26 - 01/11/26

31st OCT 2026

Halloween Homing Weekend 31/10/26 - 01/11/26

Interested in adopting a cat to join your family? Visit us to see the cats available for adoption!

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Christmas Fayre 2026

28th NOV 2026

Christmas Fayre 2026

Come along to our Christmas Fayre on Saturday 28th November 2026

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Volunteer at Cats Protection Essex Cat Centre

Without volunteers, Essex Cat Centre simply wouldn't exist. Our amazing, friendly volunteers are a diverse group with a shared love of cats who fit volunteering around their home lives and personal commitments.

We're often looking to welcome new volunteers to join our brilliant team. As well as meeting great people and making an incredible difference to the cats of Essex, you'll enjoy practical benefits such as discounted pet insurance. You can find out more about volunteering for Cats Protection here.

To enquire for any volunteering opportunities at Essex Cat Centre, please email volunteering@chelmsford.cats.org.uk. 

There is a selection process to allow us both a chance to learn more about each other and ensure we have selected the right role for you. The process is as follows:

  • Application form
  • Character references
  • Interview call/chat (includes role discussion)
  • Online learning
  • Face to face induction

Please be aware that we currently cannot take on regular volunteers under the age of 18yrs due to Health & Safety regulations and Safeguarding policy requirements.

Click here to view the regular volunteering roles at our centre

Applications are now closed. We will next be recruiting in early spring 2027. Please keep an eye on this information for updates on application opening dates. 

Other volunteering opportunities at Essex Cat Centre

Lost and found cats in Essex

Have you lost or found a cat in the Essex area? We’re here to help you. To report a lost cat, or if you have found a cat in the Essex area, please call us on 01245 478389 or email us.

Read our lost, found and feral cats guides

Lost Cats

There are currently no lost cats listed...

Found Cats

Stray 814099
Stray 814099
Stray 810345
Stray 810345
Stray 809563
Stray 809563
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Contact us

We’re here to support with enquiries within the Essex area and would love to hear from you. 

Essex Cat Centre - Contact Details

Our address

Cats Protection Essex Cat Centre
Willow Grove
Deadmans Lane
Galleywood
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 8LZ

Opening times

  • Monday: 11am-3pm
  • Tuesday: 11am-3pm
  • Wednesday: CLOSED
  • Thursday: 11am-3pm
  • Friday: 11am-3pm
  • Saturday: 11am-2pm
  • Sunday: 11am-2pm