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Welcome to Cats Protection Dorset Cat Centre

We're here to support cats and kittens in the area, covering all postcodes in the BH area as well as many in the DT, SP and SO postcode areas.

Run by a dedicated team of cat lovers, we're passionate about improving the lives of cats and kittens in the Dorset Cat Centre, 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 Ferndown area. You can find out more about the work of Cats Protection here.

Thinking about giving up your cat for adoption?

From moving home and relationship break-ups to changes in the family or bereavement, there are many reasons why you might have to make the difficult decision to rehome your cat.  For more information please visit Thinking about giving up a cat | Cats Protection

*Please note due to the volume of cats needing our help in the area, we are currently working with a waiting list while we work to help those most urgently needing to come into care, and those already in our care as quickly as we can.   We therefore recommend early contact should you need to rehome your cat(s).  If you wish to discuss this with our team please contact the centre for more information.*

Cat adoption in Dorset

Could you provide a loving new home for a cat in the Dorset Cat Centre? During the process of adopting a cat(s) from us, we’ll consider everything from your potential pet’s personality and how this fits with your lifestyle, to your home environment – looking to create the perfect match for both cat and owner and the start of a wonderful feline friendship.   Any new addition to a household is likely to take a little time to adjust and learn about their new lives – some are quicker than others, so it is important to consider this when looking to adopt to ensure this is the right time for you, the cat(s) and your household.

To support the needs of the cats whilst in our care, we would advise that introductions are via appointments against matched applications, meaning general "walk around" cattery visits are no longer available.  However, if you are visiting the centre during our opening hours, our team will be pleased to discuss the adoption process with you.

Our adoption fees are £85 per cat / £105 per kitten, payable on collection.  There will also be options to purchase supplies, join our membership scheme or to donate to help us in our work.

Please note: if you live in rented accommodation, we will require a copy of your tenancy agreement or letter from your landlord stating how many pets you can have in your home.  Talking to your landlord ahead of time to obtain written permission to have a cat/cats, ensures no delays or disappointment.

Cats available for adoption at the Dorset 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: 03000 120 175 or email us.

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

Are you a first time cat owner or just wanting to learn more about cats before looking to adopt?  If so visit https://www.cats.org.uk/help-and-advice/first-time-cat-owners?gad=1#before for lots of useful information, hints and tips.

Click here to view all cats available for adoption
Lily
Lily

Lily came into our care due to her owner going into care themselves. She is a sociable, friendly...

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Alice
Alice

Alice came into our care due to her owner going into care themselves. She is a sweet, friendly...

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Winnie
Winnie

Winnie came into our care due to signs of stress issues in her previous home. Winnie is a...

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Felix
Felix

Felix came into our care when his owner sadly passed away. He is a lovely, affectionate boy who...

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Teasel
Teasel

Teasel came to Cats Protection after her owner moved into a care home. She’s a confident and...

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Freddie
Freddie

Freddie came into our care due to his owner having to move and being unable to take him along. He...

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Copper
Copper

* Copper & Joey are looking for a home together*. They are a delightful pair with a close bond,...

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Joey
Joey

* Copper & Joey are looking for a home together*. They are a delightful pair with a close bond,...

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Fisher
Fisher

Fisher isn’t your average cuddle-seeking kitty and that's okay. Fisher is looking for a...

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Louisa
Louisa

Louisa came into our care due to her owner emigrating. Louisa is a friendly cat who blossoms...

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Stevie
Stevie

Stevie is a cat with personality who enjoys human company and being stroked and will often...

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Kitty
Kitty

Kitty is a charming lady looking for a peaceful and loving home having felt overwhelmed in a busy...

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Support Cats Protection Dorset 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 the Dorset Cat Centre.

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 Dorset

Want to fundraise for cats in the local area?   How about taking part in one of our events, directly helping cats at the Dorset Cat Centre?

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.

Westival 2025

12th JUL 2025

Westival 2025

Join us at Westival 2025 12pm-4pm where we will have a stall and will be running a tombola.

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Volunteer at Cats Protection Dorset Cat Centre

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

 

Work Experience / Silver & Gold Duke of Edinburgh Placements 

We are delighted to be an approved activity provider for the volunteering section of the Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh award.   Volunteering with us is an excellent way to gain experience, develop your skills and to meet the volunteering requirements for the award. 

We take education very seriously and because of the time and commitment we put into each and every placement, we are only able to offer a very limited number of placements (subject to availability). 

It is very important to us that volunteering is a beneficial experience for all involved and as you can imagine, we receive a very large number of applications for placements so please note to ensure we match the right person with the right role we do use a selection process, and require students to be able to show a passion and commitment for the health and wellbeing of the cats, as well as an obvious desire to work in an animal welfare environment.     
 
Whilst all requests for work experience placements are considered, when available we are predominantly only able to consider placements to students requiring a minimum of two weeks, and those committed to studying an animal welfare qualification. 

For more information, please contact volunteering@ferndown.cats.org.uk or call 03000 120 175. 

 

Fundraising events helper

Dorset Cat Centre

As a charity we can continue to help cats and kittens in need thanks to the donations we receive at fundraising events from generous members of the public. Our fundraising event helpers have the exciting and varied role of helping at local fundraising events - such as cakes sales, barn dances, quiz nights – and everything in...

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Lost and found cats in Dorset

Have you lost or found a cat in Ferndown or local area? Cats Protection are here to help you. To report a lost or found cat please contact 03000 120 175 or email us

Lost, found and feral cats

Contact us

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

Dorset Cat Centre - Contact Details

Our address

Dorset Cat Centre
51 Cobham Road
Ferndown Industrial Estate
Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 7QZ

Our shop area stocks a wide range of new and second-hand cat care items.  From food and litter to enrichment items for your home, we're here to help with your new addition(s), with all profits helping more cats in need.

Opening times

Open Thursday to Tuesday, 12pm to 4pm (excluding Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day).  Closed Wednesday.

Cattery visits are via appointment only.