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Welcome to Cats Protection North Yorkshire Cat Centre

We’re passionate about improving the lives of cats and kittens in North Yorkshire, working to find loving new homes for local cats in our care, offering support with neutering, and lost and found cats, as well as general education and awareness within the North Yorkshire area. You can find out more about the work of Cats Protection here.

The charity’s vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs.

Our objectives are:

  • Homing - Finding good homes for cats in need
  • Neutering - Supporting and encouraging the neutering of cats
  • Information - Improving people’s understanding of cats and their care

We cover the following postcodes: LS24, LS25, YO1, YO10, YO19, YO23, YO24, YO26, YO30, YO31, YO32, YO41, YO60, YO61, YO7, YO8.

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Cat adoption in North Yorkshire

Cats Protection North Yorkshire Cat Centre's Homing process operates on an appointment based system, seven days a week.

  • Please contact the Centre through the CONTACT US form or via the listing on the cat’s profile on our Adopt a Cat page. As well as completing all fields in the form please provide additional details in the comments box, including information about any other pets, children, working arrangements etc.
  • We will then phone you and go through our Homefinder Questionnaire to help us match you with the most suitable cats we have in our care. Please note the cat you enquire about might not be the most suitable match for you, but once we've gone through the HFQ we're confident we can find you the perfect companion.
  • Once we have come up with suitable matched cat candidates for you we will make an appointment with you to visit the Centre.
  • During your appointment the staff at the Centre will introduce the cats we have matched to you. If you then think this is the cat for you we can reserve them for you and we can continue along your adoption journey.
  • Once you have reserved a cat we need some time to prepare them for the next chapter in their new lives, and you will need some time to get your home ready for their arrival. Before you go we will go through everything you need to know about settling your cat into their new home, things like diet, litter tray arrangements, medical history, any particular feline behaviours they may display etc. We will then make an appointment for you to come and collect your cat within the next 7 days.
  • Our Adoption Fees are currently £95 for an adult cat (7 months old and above) and £115 for a kitten (up to 6 months old, includes neutering).

If you wish to register your interest in adopting a cat please use the CONTACT US form and we will get in touch with you to discuss the cats we have in care that may be suitable matches for you.

Visitors to the Centre will be unable to meet any cats until they have completed a Homefinder Questionnaire with one of our Team. This is to be completed before you visit the Centre.

We currently have lots of other cats in our care also looking for homes. So if your looking for something not seen on our website please click on the General Cat Adoption Enquiry option.

Click here to view all cats available for adoption
Douglas Fir
Douglas Fir

Douglas Fir — ready to branch out and grow in his forever home

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General Cat Adoption Enquiry
General Cat Adoption Enquiry

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Pink Pepper
Pink Pepper

Pink Pepper — small in size, big in sparkle

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Parsley
Parsley

Parsley: Big personality, bigger adventures!

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Thyme
Thyme

Add a pinch of Thyme to your life—love and calm guaranteed.

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Austin Meowers
Austin Meowers

A refined ginger gent with a taste for freedom and affection.

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Beano
Beano

A gentle soul ready for a second chance

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Paper Tiger
Paper Tiger

Lazy days and quiet ways — Paper Tiger seeks a calm home.

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Support Cats Protection North Yorkshire 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 North Yorkshire.

Donate now

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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 North Yorkshire

Want to fundraise for cats in North Yorkshire by taking part in one of our events? 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.

North Yorkshire Cat Centre Open Day

4th APR 2026

North Yorkshire Cat Centre Open Day

Hop into Easter with a visit to our Open Weekend on the 4th and 5th April!

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York Inflatable 5k

26th SEP 2026

York Inflatable 5k

Run. Walk. Bounce. However you do it, do it for cats! Sign up for your local inflatable 5k today.

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Volunteer at Cats Protection North Yorkshire Cat Centre

Without volunteers, Cats Protection North Yorkshire 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 of North Yorkshire and beyond, you'll enjoy practical benefits such as discounted pet insurance.

Lost and found cats in North Yorkshire

Have you lost or found a cat in North Yorkshire? We’re here to help you. To report a lost cat, or if you have found a cat in the North Yorkshire area, please email us with details and a photo.

Lost, found and feral cats

Contact us

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

North Yorkshire Cat Centre - Contact Details

  • Email: enquiries@york.cats.org.uk
  • Tel: 01904 760356

We're a small team at the cat centre and not always able to answer every phone call we receive immediately. In such cases please leave a clear message and contact details so we can call you back as soon as we're able to.