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Welcome to Cats Protection Ely & District Branch

We're here to support cats and kittens in Ely & District, covering postcodes: CB6, CB7, and parts of CB8.

We are proud that our branch is run by a small team of dedicated, cat-loving volunteers. Our cats and kittens are fostered by our volunteers in their homes. We are passionate about improving the lives of cats and kittens in Ely & District, 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 Ely & District area. You can find out more about the work of Cats Protection here.

Supporting Cats:

If you are based in Ely & District and are thinking about rehoming your cat, we’re here to help. Please get in touch with us on 07785 418064 if you need to.

We are proud to share that in 2025 we found homes for 426 cats and kittens.

We are also extremely happy to share that in 2025 for the first time ever, we didn't have to buy any cat food because of kind and generous donations from the public - thank you!

If you are able to support us in 2026 please see our Amazon Wishlist

We are always happy to accept donations and we have donation bins outside the Isle of Ely Vets and in Sainsbury's Ely. Alternatively you can get in touch with us via email and we are happy to arrange collection of your donation.

About Us

As well as looking after the cats and kittens in our care we also

  • Take cats and kittens in for rehoming.
  • Run a neutering scheme to support people with low income with getting their cat neutered.
  • Support local people with lost and found advice.
  • Provide support and advice - we are always just a phone call or an email away.
  • Signposting to useful sources of help and information.
  • Fundraising - this is hugely important to the successful running of our branch.
Grey kitten smiling and lying down

Cat adoption in Ely & District

Could you provide a loving new home for a cat in the Ely & District area?

We always have a number of cats in our care awaiting loving homes. We usually have between 15 - 25 cats in our care at any one time. If you are interested in adopting a cat, the first step is to look on our Facebook page 'Cats Protection Ely & District' or call us on 07785 418064 or register your interest via email.

The majority of our cats are matched with people who contact us directly and do not appear on our website. We use our website for information and to advertise just some of our cats.

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.

In our branch, our cats and kittens are fostered by a network of volunteers who foster cats in their homes. Once you are matched with a cat you will be invited to meet them at their foster home and spend some time with them to see if you are the right fit for each other.

Adoption fees:

The adoption fee for a kitten or cat under 6 months is £95. All kittens are microchipped, health checked and have their first vaccination before they leave us. Kittens leave us with a voucher to cover the cost of the second vaccination (due 3-4 weeks after the first) and a voucher to cover the full cost of neutering at 4 1/2 months old. They also come with 4 weeks free pet insurance for extra peace of mind.

The adoption fee for a cat over 6 months is £75. All cats are microchipped, health checked, neutered and have their first vaccination before they leave us. Cats leave us with a voucher to cover the cost of the second vaccination (due 3-4 weeks after the first). They also come with 4 weeks free pet insurance for extra peace of mind.

If you have any general enquiries about your suitability, or the adoption process, please call us on: 01353 468 134 or email us. We are always happy to hear from people who are thinking about adoption.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

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

Click here to view all cats available for adoption
Jimbo
Jimbo

Beautiful Jimbo is looking for a quiet calm home.

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Kittens
Kittens

More information on how to adopt a kitten from us.

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Older Cats
Older Cats

Could you give an older cat a loving home?

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Outdoor Cats
Outdoor Cats

Cats looking for outdoor homes

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Support Cats Protection Ely & District Branch

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

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 Ely & District

Want to fundraise for cats in Ely & District by taking part in one of our events? From summer fêtes to epic sporting challenges, we would love to see you at one of our fundraising events soon. You can also check out the national Cats Protection events calendar here.

Sorry, there are currently no events available at the moment.

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Volunteer at Cats Protection Ely & District Branch

Without volunteers, Ely & District Branch 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 Ely & District, you'll enjoy practical benefits such as discounted pet insurance. You can find out more about volunteering for Cats Protection here.

As of January 2026 we are currently looking for volunteers to help us with the following things:

  • Social media/content creation and posting
  • Admin and minute taking
  • Publicity
  • Rehoming assistant
  • Merchandising Officer
  • Fostering
  • Transport

If you are interested in volunteering or having a chat about what might be involved with the above roles or if you think you could help us in another way, please do get in touch. 

Social media volunteer

Ely & District

Our social media volunteers use their passion and knowledge of social media to promote the activities of local volunteer teams though various channels. They directly help cats by raising awareness of Cats Protection. A higher profile can help us raise the funds we need for our work, ensure people know they can adopt a cat from us, help promote neutering and help as many people as possible learn more about feline...

05 Feb 2026

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Publicity volunteer

Ely & District

Our publicity volunteers use their passion and expertise to generate publicity for local volunteer groups and teams. They directly help our cats by raising awareness of the fantastic ways Cats Protection helps cats in need. By raising our profile they help us raise the funds we need to continue our work, raise awareness of adopting a cat, help promote neutering and make sure as many people as possible learn more about feline...

05 Feb 2026

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Lost and found cats in Ely & District

Have you lost or found a cat in Ely & District? We’re here to help you. To report a lost cat, or if you have found a cat in the Ely & District area, please call us on 01353 468 134 or email us

Lost, found and feral cats

Lost Cats

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Contact us

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

Ely & District - Contact Details

Specific contact details

Adoption contact details

Please contact our Adoption Team Leader Becca Nelson on:

Opening times

Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm