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Welcome to Cats Protection Northumbria Branch

We are a small team of dedicated volunteers passionate about supporting cats and kittens in the Northumbria area.

Our work focuses on improving their lives, finding loving homes for cats in our care, assisting with neutering and lost-and-found cases, and raising awareness through education across the area.

Thinking about rehoming your cat?

We're here to offer advice and support. Call us on 07749 713 142 or email enquiries@northumbria.cats.org.uk to get in touch.

Branch locations

Our Northumbria branch was formed by combining the East Northumberland, Newcastle and Gateshead, and North Tyneside Cats Protection branches. We now support cat care and welfare across the region, covering the following postcodes:

  • Newcastle upon Tyne: NE1, NE2, NE3, NE4, NE5, NE6, NE7, NE12, NE13, NE15, NE16, NE28
  • Gateshead: NE8, NE9, NE10, NE11, NE16, NE17, NE21, NE39, NE40, NE41
  • Northumberland: NE22, NE23, NE24, NE25, NE26, NE41, NE42, NE43, NE44, NE45, NE46, NE61, NE62, NE63, NE64, NE65
  • North Tyneside: NE12, NE25, NE26, NE27, NE28, NE29, NE30
  • County Durham: Only NE16, NE39
  • Sunderland: Only NE37, NE38

Get help with neutering

If you're on a low income, receiving income-based benefits, or have feral cats on your property, please don't hesitate to contact us for assistance.

✉️ For domestic cat neutering enquiries, email neutering@northumbria.cats.org.uk.
✉️ For feral cat neutering, email Branchteamleader@northumbria.cats.org.uk.

Why should I have my cat neutered?

Neutering your cats protects them against illnesses such as sexually transmitted diseases, womb infections, and more. It also helps to prevent cats from wandering in search of mates.

Female cats can become quite distressed if they are frequently 'in season'. Additionally, cats can reproduce often and from a young age.

Kittens can be neutered from 4 months old.

Cat adoption in Northumbria

Could you offer a loving home to a cat in the Northumbria area?

Our adoption process is designed to help you find the perfect match, considering factors such as personality, lifestyle, and home environment, ensuring a harmonious and lasting bond between you and your new cat.

Cats available for adoption from Cats Protection Northumbria are featured below

If you're interested in a specific cat, please contact us via their listing for more details.

For any questions about the adoption process, feel free to get in touch. Call us on 07749 713 142 or email us at enquiries@northumbria.cats.org.uk

Click here to view all cats available for adoption
Rose
Rose

Playful, chatty, full of character - looking for a calm, loving home

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Outdoor Homes Needed for Feral Cats
Outdoor Homes Needed for Feral Cats

We regularly need safe, outdoor homes for feral cats who can’t live indoors

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Support Cats Protection Northumbria Branch

Your support makes all the difference to cats and kittens in the Northumbria area!

Help local cats by selecting 'Northumbria Branch' when making your kind donation.

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Appeals

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Challenge events

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Membership

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Weekly lottery

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Other ways to give

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Fundraising events for cats in Northumbria

View our current events below and find out how you can get involved: Fundraise for Cats Protection.

Cats Protection Summer Open Day

12th JUL 2025

Cats Protection Summer Open Day

We’re excited to be taking part in the Blyth Seafront Family Fun Day on Saturday 12th July, and we’d love you to join us! Come and visit our Cats Protection Open Day inside the Dave Stephens Centre (Links Road, NE24 3PL) from 11am to 2pm.

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Newcastle Inflatable 5k

16th AUG 2025

Newcastle Inflatable 5k

Looking for a fun way to support a great cause? Sign up for your local inflatable 5k obstacle run and raise vital funds to make a better life for cats!

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Volunteer at Cats Protection Northumbria Branch

Why volunteer with Cats Protection Northumbria?

Volunteers are the heart of Cats Protection Northumbria, and without them, we couldn’t continue our vital work. Volunteering is flexible, allowing you to give as much or as little time as suits your life. You’ll join a friendly team of like-minded people who share your passion for cats, gain valuable skills to boost your CV, and enjoy perks like discounts on pet insurance. Most importantly, you’ll make a real difference to the lives of cats in the Northumbria area.

What to expect as a volunteer

We provide training, cover expenses, and supply all necessary equipment for your role. Many roles involve working with other volunteers, and you’ll have the chance to start in one area and develop your expertise over time. Our group is friendly and supportive, with regular get-togethers, so you’ll never feel alone.

Please note, volunteers must be 18 or older, and since we don’t have facilities for keeping cats on-site, fostering happens in volunteers’ homes.

We serve the following postcodes

Volunteers should be located within or near these areas:

  • Newcastle upon Tyne: NE1, NE2, NE3, NE4, NE5, NE6, NE7, NE12, NE13, NE15, NE16, NE28
  • Gateshead: NE8, NE9, NE10, NE11, NE16, NE17, NE21, NE39, NE40, NE41
  • Northumberland: NE22, NE23, NE24, NE25, NE26, NE41, NE42, NE43, NE44, NE45, NE46, NE61, NE62, NE63, NE64, NE65
  • North Tyneside: NE12, NE25, NE26, NE27, NE28, NE29, NE30
  • County Durham: Only NE16, NE39
  • Sunderland: Only NE37, NE38
Transport volunteer

Northumbria

If you enjoy driving and would love to use those skills to help our cats, this could be the role for you. Our transport volunteers provide vital assistance to our teams and volunteer groups in the local area by transporting equipment, litter, food – and even cats! They have the essential role of connecting our network of volunteers, sites, vets and supporters. Without the passionate and committed teams of volunteers across Cats Protection, we wouldn’t be able to help the thousands of cats and...

19 Jul 2025

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Fosterer volunteer

Northumbria

From elderly moggies to energic kittens, every day across the UK cats and kittens are in need of a temporary place to stay, and lots of love and TLC! We need more fosterers like you to provide a safe, temporary haven for cats and kittens and provide them with everything they need before they get their chance to land on their four paws and make a house a...

21 Jul 2025

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Lost and found cats in Northumbria

Have you lost or found a cat in the Northumbria area?

We're here to help you. To report a lost cat, or if you have found a cat in the Northumbria area, please email enquiries@northumbria.cats.org.uk.

Worried about a stray cat's health?

If you're concerned about a stray cat, there are a few ways you can help.

When an animal is in need, the quicker they get help the better. There's helpful advice on the RSPCA website: rspca.org.uk/reportaconcern. If the cat seems approachable, try gently covering it with a blanket, placing it in a secure carrier, and taking it to a vet. Emergency care is free for the person who found the cat.

Need a cat carrier?

If you don't have a cat carrier, we can lend you one with a £20 refundable deposit, and collection points are available.

Need a trap?

For situations where a trap is needed, we provide traps with a £100 refundable deposit.

Need transport?

If you don't have transport, we can deliver equipment for a suggested donation of £20.

Lost, found and feral cats

Lost Cats

Ron
Ron
Zion
Zion
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Found Cats

Found cat in Whitley Bay (NE25)
Found cat in Whitley Bay (NE25)
Found cat in West Allotment (NE27)
Found cat in West Allotment (NE27)
Found cat in Ryton
Found cat in Ryton
Found cat in Ryton
Found cat in Ryton
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Contact us

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

Northumbria - Contact Details