Adopt a cat
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As cats are unique, our online hands-free matching process is designed to ensure cats go home to an environment best suited to their specific needs. We listen to what you want from your new family member, and we ask questions about your home, family and other pets to help us help you make the right choice.

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Check you are within a reasonable distance of your chosen centre. You can find your nearest centre by typing in your postcode at www.cats.org.uk/find-us.
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Enquire. Once you’ve found a cat on our website that you’re interested in homing, send an enquiry through using the online form, or email tyneside@cats.org.uk. It is important that you do not have any changes in the next 6 weeks (e.g. New baby, moving house, holiday, building work etc.) and that you can adopt a kitten within 3 days from reservation or an adult cat within 5 days from reservation.
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Matched! When we receive your enquiry we'll ask you more about what you're looking for in a cat and we'll ask about your home. You may be asked for proof of your address and the consent of your landlord (if you live in a rented property). We'll work with you to ensure a good match for both the cat and for you. We sometimes suggest alternatives if we don't feel it's a good match or if we've had lots of people apply for the same cat.
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'Meet & greet'. We may send photos and videos, and we'll conduct a video 'meet & greet' call. We'll go into more detail about the cat's likes and dislikes, their medical history, your 4 weeks' free pet insurance and other recommendations for getting your new family member settled in. We have a small number of appointment only slots where you may be invited on site to meet your perfect pet in person.
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Adopt. You’ll be sent paperwork to sign via email and, once received, we'll fix a convenient time for you to collect your cat. The adoption fee is a contribution towards what it costs the charity to get a cat up to our Minimum Veterinary Standards (see below) and is payable upon collection, preferably by card. The adoption fee is £85 for cats and £105 for kittens. Additional donations are always welcome.
- Shop! From poop scoops and litter trays to cosy beds and catnip, our fully stocked shop has everything you need to pamper your new arrival. We also have a supply of brand new cat-themed gifts for all the family, as well as fully sanitised donated cat carriers priced from £5 to £10.
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Be supported. You’ll receive a follow-up call or email around three to seven days after the adoption to check that your new arrival is settled in. You can also find help and advice on the Cats Protection website at www.cats.org.uk/advice.
ADOPT WITH CONFIDENCE
For your peace of mind, all of the cats available on our website meet Cats Protection's
Minimum Veterinary Standards:
- Neutered
- Microchipped
- 1st vaccination
- Flea treatment
- Worm treatment
- Any required dental treatment or other surgeries
- Four weeks' free pet insurance
On average it costs the charity £150 to £180 for each cat we rehome.
It's for this reason that any donation you're able to make in addition to the adoption fee will be warmly welcomed!
Alfie (& Kat)
Tyneside Adoption Centre
Hi there! I'm Alfie, and I'm here with my bestie Kat looking for a nice quite, adult only home where we can stretch out in the sun and enjoy the finer...
Annabelle
Tyneside Adoption Centre
Hello I am Anabelle and I am a very cute girl who has such an adorable meow, it sounds like a bit of a squeak. I am very sweet and love fuss from my ...
Bear
Tyneside Adoption Centre
Hi there - I'm Bear the teddy bear! Please be my new best friend! I just love people and I get soooo excited when my hooman friends visit to give me ...
BellaReserved
Tyneside Adoption Centre
Hello big wide world...
My name is Bella, and I'm a big, beautiful, fluff-ball looking for a quiet, patient, adult-only home.
I've found the ...
Bobby
Tyneside Adoption Centre
Hi there humans, I'm Bobby and find myself at the adoption centre as my elderly owner has had to go into a care home. At first I found it hard to ...
Dot
Tyneside Adoption Centre
If you are looking for a new lady to be the centre of your world, then look no further!
I'm Dot, a super sweet little girl. I was a bit sore where I ...
Felix
Tyneside Adoption Centre
Hi there, my name is Felix and I'm a very special little boy. You may notice when you meet me that I walk quite low to the ground - my cat doctor says...
Freya (was Bella)
Tyneside Adoption Centre
Hi there, my name is Bella - very apt, I'm sure you'll agree, as I am quite the beauty! I'm a sweet girl, but I can be a little shy on the first ...
Inky (& Simba)
Tyneside Adoption Centre
Hello there world!
I'm Inky, and I'm here with my bestie and brother, Simba, in the search for our new fur-ever and ever home. Unfortunatley, due to ...