Welcome to Cats Protection Taunton & Minehead Branch

Cat adoption in Taunton & Minehead

To view the cats that we have for adoption, please scroll down this page.

Offering a cat a new home is always a big decision, especially as many cats now live into their late teens and early twenties! A cat is for life and should be seen as a long-term commitment. Each cat or kitten has its own personality and needs, and they make wonderful companions and very rewarding pets.

Before going to a new home, every cat in our care is:-
- Fully health-checked by a vet.
- Treated for fleas and worms.
- Vaccinated.
- Microchipped.
- Neutered.
- Homed with 4 weeks free pet insurance.

The average cost of looking after a cat in our care can reach well over £180, and that doesn't include any essential veterinary treatment. Cats Protection branches have to raise funds from donations, fundraising, legacies. 

For this reason, we now ask for an adoption fee of £85 for a cat and £105 for a kitten.  Of course any additional donations are gratefully received!

Cats will be homed taking careful note of the new environment and matching it to the temperament of each individual.

Lost and found cats in Taunton & Minehead

Have you lost or found a cat in Taunton, Wellington & Minehead area ? To report a lost cat, or if you have found a cat you believe to be a stray or lost in the Taunton & Minehead area, please call us on 03452 602 397. Please be ready to leave details of the cat(s) concerned, together with microchip number if applicable. If your cat is found or returns home please let us know in order that we can keep our records up to date.

Remember to check local Facebook and Social Media sites for lost or found pets; also contact your local vets and let them know.

Five things to help find your lost cat

1. Shake a box of their favourite biscuits to entice them home.
2. If your cat has a favourite toy, try leaving it in your garden.
3. Cats have a strong sense of smell - leave out a regular blanket or bedding to encourage your cat out of hiding.
4. You might find your moggy is more active at night, especially during hotter weather. Go out with a friend or family member when it is dark to call for your cat by name.
5. Leave a bowl of water out and some food. A tasty treat such as tuna might be enough to bring your cat home.

How do I get my cat to come home?

If putting out the word about your missing cat hasn’t worked, there are some great tips and tricks to try at home. Cats are heavily reliant on scent and leaving out items that may entice them back to you is well worth an attempt. Things to try include the following:

• Leave your cat’s favourite toy or some of their unwashed bedding in the garden
• Leave an unwashed item of your clothing, which will have your scent on it
• Place any used litter from your cat’s litter tray outside, or perhaps the contents of your hoover for a smell of home
• Call out for your cat in the garden early in the morning or late at night, when everywhere is likely to be quieter
• Shake a box of their favourite biscuits or treats
• Keep calling your cat, leaving enough time for them to hear you and be led home.

Missing cat poster

Missing cat posters can be a great way to get the word out to your local community about your furry friend. Remember not everyone has the internet so you might reach more people with a few posters in your area.

Your poster should include:

• a recent photo of your cat so your neighbours will recognise them
• information about where they like to hide (sheds, greenhouses, garages, in boxes etc)
• whether to approach them (if you have a skittish cat, just ask neighbours to let you know if they spot them)
• any features they might have that are recognisable (such as colouring or unique patches)
• your contact information so if anyone sees your cat they can get in touch
• Deliver to neighbours, display locally, take copies to local vets.

If you don’t have a printer at home, visit your local library as they might have printing facilities you can use, or ask a friend who may have one.

Click here for further guidance and help regarding lost cats.  Lost Cat Guide

Lost, found and feral cats