(not in any particular order)


ANIMALS IN DISTRESS, TORBAY & WEST COUNTRY
Reg Charity No: 1105487
Opened in 1994, the centre now cares for and rehomes over 1,000 animals every year, including cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs and rodents. Good, loving homes are always needed.
Cans For Cash: Save your used aluminium cans, and take them to the centre or one of the support shops, as much needed funds are raised by recycling the cans.
Rehoming Centre: Biltor, Edgelands Lane, Ipplepen, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 5UG, (Open: 10am - 4pm daily)
Shelter Tel: 01803 812121
Fax: 01803 814085
Head Office & Support Shop: 102 Reddenhill Road, Babbacombe, Torquay.
Head Office & Shop Tel: 01803 312603
Support Shop: 79 Fore Street, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, Tel: 01626 835903
Support Shop: 54 Winner Street, Paignton, Tel: 01803 403116
Support Shop: 102 Reddenhill Rd, Torquay, Tel: 01803 883692
Support Shop: Biltor Edgelands Lane, Newton Abbot, Tel: 01803 812121
Support Shop: 65 High St, Totnes, Tel: 01803 863633
Support Shop: 2 Strand Hill, Dawlish, Tel: 01626 866629
Email: a.i.d@btconnect.com

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FIRSLAND ANIMAL SANCTUARY
Rescuing animals for over seven years, they care for not only cats and dogs, but every animal in need, horses, pigs, ducks, rabbits, etc. If you can offer a loving home to a rescued animal, or if you would like to volunteer your help, please give the sanctuary a call.
Newton Abbot, Devon
Tel: 01803 326954
Email: info@firsland.co.uk

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NEW LIFE CAT SANCTUARY
New Life is not a rehoming centre as such, they offer a permanent, loving home for old and abused cats in the Witheridge area, where they can live out the rest of their years in comfort.
Sanctuary: Cat Knap, Drayford Lane, Witheridge, Devon, EX16 8PR
Tel: 01884 860590
Email: nigel@newlifecats.co.uk
Website: www.newlifecats.co.uk

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TORBAY ANIMAL WELFARE SANCTUARY
Apple Trees, Collaton Road, Shiphay, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7JB
Tel: 01803 614793


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Woodside Animal Welfare Trust

Reg Charity No 900234
Woodside care for and re-home over 1,000 abandoned or unwanted cats and dogs each year. They also have a reduced price neutering scheme for the lower waged. To enable them to continue their work, they desperately need funds to finish building new kennels. You can help, with a bequest or donation, or by offering a good home to one of the animals in their care. Please visit their web site for further details.
Cats Seeking Homes: Some of the the cats seeking homes are featured on their website, linked below.
Rehoming Centre: Heathdown Cottage, Elfordsleigh, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon.
Opening hours: 1pm - 4pm six days a week, closed Wednesdays.
Tel: 01752 347503
Fax: 01752 344818
Email: woodside123@aol.com
Web site: www.theonly.net/woodside


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FRIENDS OF VAL BOLLER'S CAT RESCUE
Yelverton, Devon
Tel: 01822 854631

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SOUTH DEVON ANIMAL SHELTER
Caring for an rehoming both cats and dogs.
Shelter: Blackdown Farm, Rings Lane, Loddiswell, Kingsbridge, Devon
Tel: 01548 821040
Fax: 01548 821039
Email: info@blackdownkennels.co.uk

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LEAGUE FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF ANIMAL PROTECTION
Stockland Kennels & Cattery
Quantock Farm, Stockland, Honiton, EX14 9DX
Tel: 01404 861301

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EXETER CAT WELFARE SOCIETY (ECWS)
Exeter, Devon
Tel: 01392 466426

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ARC ANIMAL RESCUE CENTRE
Address: Crofters Court, Wiggaton, Ottery St.Mary, Devon EX11 1PY.
Tel: 01404 815487

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REHOMING ANIMALS SERVICE
Oakley, Devon
Tel: 01767 683700

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FRIENDS OF THE FERALS
Based in Seaton, Devon
Tel/Fax: 01297 22838
Email: val@feralfriend.free-online.co.uk

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MARGARET GREEN FOUNDATION TRUST

Registered Charity no: 252594
Church Knowle Sanctuary: Church Knowle, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5NQ (open daily, 10am - 4pm)
Tel: 01929 480474
Email: mgft.churchknowle@btopenworld.com
Lincoln Farm Sanctuary: Lincoln Farm, Bere Road, Winterborne Kingston, Blandford, Dorset, (Open daily, 1.30pm - 3.30pm)
Tel: 01929 471340
Email: mgft.lincolnfarm@btopenworld.com
Wingletang Sanctuary: Wingletang, Brentor Road, Heathfield, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0LF, England.
Tel: 01822 810215 (open daily 2pm - 4pm)
Email: mgft.wingletang@btopenworld.com
website: www.animalsanctuaryuk.com

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PLYMOUTH & DISTRICT CAT AND DOGS HOME (GABLE'S FARM)

Registered Charity no: 204579
Caring for and rehoming stray dogs and cats from Devon and Cornwall for almost 100 years. The home helps around 1,800 animals every year, including providing all the necessary veterinary care and attention during their stay. If you are looking for a new canine or feline companion, Gables Farm would love to hear from you.
Cats Seeking Homes: Some of the the cats seeking homes are featured on their website, linked below.
Rehoming Centre: Gables Farm, 204 Merifield Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 1UQ
Opening hours: 11am - 3.30pm weekdays (closed Thurs.), 11am - 3pm W/ends & B/hols
Tel: 01752 331602
Fax: 01752 331604
Email: info@gablesfarm.org.uk
Web site: www.gablesfarm.org.uk

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The Blue Cross        A lifeline for animals... The Blue Cross is Britain's pet charity, providing practical support, information and advice for pet and horse owners.

THE BLUE CROSS - TORBAY ADOPTION CENTRE
Registered Charity No 224392
Covering: South Devon and East Cornwall
Cats Seeking Homes: Some of the the cats seeking homes are featured on their website, linked below.
Rehoming Centre: Ashley Priors Lane, Watcombe, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4SE
Opening Hours: 10.30am to 4.30pm every day including Bank Holidays. Closed Wednesdays, Xmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day.
Tel: 01803 327728
Fax: 01803 323314
Email: info@thebluecross.org.uk
Web site: www.thebluecross.org.uk

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THE BLUE CROSS - TIVERTON ADOPTION CENTRE
Registered Charity No 224392
Covering: Tiverton, Exeter, Crediton, Cullompton, Wellington, Taunton, Barnstaple and North Devon and surrounding rural areas.
Rehoming Centre: Chilton Gate, Bickleigh, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 8RS
Opening hours: 11am - 4pm every day including Bank Hols. Closed Thursdays, Xmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day
Tel : (01884) 855 291
Fax : (01884) 855 705
Email: info@thebluecross.org.uk
Web site: www.thebluecross.org.uk

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RSPCA      Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

RSPCA - LITTLE VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER
(Exeter, East & West Devon Branch Animal Centre)
Registered Charity no: 205154
The shelter is owned and run by the Exeter, East and West Devon Branch of the RSPCA. Set in 21 acres of lovely countryside, the shelter has been caring for unwanted and abandoned animals since 1991. Currently, they can accommodate up to 60 dogs and 25 cats, as well as other domestic and farm animals. All homes are checked prior to adoption, and all dogs, cats and rabbits are neutered prior to adoption. Cats and dogs are also vaccinated and microchipped. Fundraising events and public donations are vital to keep the shelter running, as costs can be as high as £4,000 per week.
Cats Seeking Homes: Some of the the cats seeking homes are featured on their website.
Volunteers Needed: The branch would love to hear from anyone who could help with dog walking, home-checking, fundraising and lots more besides, could you help?
Rehoming Centre: Black Hat Lane, Bakers Hill, Exeter, Devon, EX2 9TA
Opening times: Mon to Sunday 11am to 4pm, Closed on Wednesdays.
Shelter Tel: 01392 439898
Wildlife calls: 0870 5555999
Cruelty calls: 0870 5555999
Support shop: 46 High St., Budleigh Salterton (Mon - Sat, 10am - 4pm, Tel: 01395 442349)
Support shop: 27 Paris Street, Exeter, Devon, (Daily, 9.30am - 4pm, closed Wed & Sun, Tel: 01392 494759)
Web site: www.rspcaexeter.org.uk
General RSPCA Enquiries: 0870 333 5999 / Cruelty Line: 0870 55 55 999

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RSPCA - PLYMOUTH & SOUTH WEST DEVON
Registered Charity no: 205961
Support shops:
131 Wolseley Rd., Millhouse, Plymouth, (Mon 10.15am - 12.30pm, Tues - Fri 10.15am - 3.30pm, Sat 10am - 12 noon, closed Sundays)
54 Victoria Rd., St. Budeaux, Plymouth, (Mon - Fri, 9am - 3.30pm, closed Sat & Sun)
80 Grenville Rd., St. Judes, Plymouth, (Mon - Fri, 11am - 4pm, Sat 11am - 5pm, Closed Sundays, Tel: 01752 665599)
10 King St., Tavistock, (Mon, Tues, Thur, Sat 9.30am - 4pm, Wed 9.30am - 12.30, Fri 9.30 am - 3.30pm, Closed Sundays)
Rehoming Tel: 01752 665599
Web site: www.rspca.org.uk
General RSPCA Enquiries: 0870 333 5999 / Cruelty Line: 0870 55 55 999

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RSPCA - DORSET WEST BRANCH (Taylor's Animal Rehoming Centre)
Registered Charity no: 248616
Covering: West Dorset and the Axminster area of Devon, although they are able rehome cats to new homes outside of the Branch area if necessary. Their rehoming is mainly centred on cats and small animals, but they sometimes have dogs for rehoming also.
Cats Seeking Homes: Some of the cats seeking a home are featured on their website, linked below.
Fosterers Needed: Would you like to be a short-term fosterer? Fosterers are a lifeline for animals that come into care for a short time whilst a new permanent home is found for them.
Volunteers Needed: They are desperately in need of help with Fundraising to enable them to reach the £500,000 Rehoming Centre Appeal Target, and the running costs thereafter. So they would be very grateful to hear from anyone with a few hours to spare to help out.
Neutering Assistance: The branch can assist with the payment of neutering and general veterinary bills for those on low incomes.
Support shop: 29 West Street, Bridport (Mon - Sat, 9.30am - 4.30pm, Tel: 01308 421683)
Support shop: 31 Princes Street, Dorchester (Mon - Sat, 9.30am - 4.30pm, Tel: 01305 265777)
Rehoming Centre: Taylor's Animal Rehoming Centre, Kingston Maurward, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PY
Opening times: 1.30am - 4.00pm on Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat and Sun, also 11.30am - 12.30pm on Fri, Sat and Sun, (Closed Tues)
Branch Postal address: PO BOX 5460, Weymouth, Dorset DT3 6WH
Rehoming Centre Tel: 01305 259672
Rehoming Centre Email: taylors@westdorsetrspca.org
General Email: mail@westdorsetrspca.org
Web site: www.westdorsetrspca.org
General RSPCA Enquiries: 0870 333 5999 / Cruelty Line: 0870 55 55 999

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RSPCA - TORQUAY & SOUTH EAST DEVON
Registered Charity no: 209547
Support Shops:
1 Market Street, Brixham, Devon, (Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm, Wed 10am-1pm, Tel:01803 859695)
10 Torquay Rd., Paignton, Devon, (Mon-Sat, 9.30am - 4pm, Tel:01803 556130)
The Brutus Centre, Fore Street, Totnes, Devon, (Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm, Tel:01803 866597)
Branch contact: PO Box 28, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2XX
Web site: www.rspca.org.uk
General RSPCA Enquiries: 0870 333 5999 / Cruelty Line: 0870 55 55 999

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RSPCA - DEVON NORTH
Registered Charity no: 207708
Support Shops:
5 The Square, Braunton, N. Devon, (Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm, Tel: 01271 814972)
5 George Arcade, South Molton, Devon, (Mon/Tues/Thur/Fri 10am-4pm, Wed/Sat am only)
Unit 8, Queens House, Queen St., Barnstaple, Devon, (Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm, Tel: 07866 413792)
2 Borough Road, Combe Martin, North Devon (Mon - Sat, 10am - 4pm)
Unit 8, Queens House, Queen Street, Barnstaple, Devon
Web site: www.rspca.org.uk
General Enquiries: 0870 333 5999 / Cruelty Line: 0870 55 55 999

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Cats Protection League

CATS PROTECTION - AXHAYES CAT ADOPTION CENTRE
Registered Charity no: 203644
Rescuing, caring for and rehoming cats and kittens across Exeter and surrounding areas.
Cats Seeking Homes: Many of the cats seeking a home are featured on their website.
Rehoming Centre: Little Hill Cottage, Clyst Honiton, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2HS.
Shelter Tel: 01395 232377
Fax: 01395 232918
Branch Email: axhayes.shelter@cats.org.uk
Branch Website: www.axhayes-exeter-cpl.co.uk
National CP Helpline: 08702 099 099


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CATS PROTECTION - EAST DEVON
Registered Charity no: 203644
Area covered: East Devon and borders of West Dorset excluding the Exeter and EX14 postal area.This means from Cullompton to Tytherleigh in the north, and from Budleigh Salterton to Lyme Regis in the south. In addition to their many foster homes, they run a long-stay sanctuary at Fluxton Farm, where you can sponsor one of their permanent residents.
Cats Seeking Homes: Some of the the cats seeking homes are featured on their website, linked below.
Support Shop: 72 High Street, Sidmouth, Devon (10am - 4pm, Mon - Sat, Tel: 01395 513394)
General Tel: 01404 822752
Tel: (to re-home a cat) 01392 461279
Tel: (to sponsor a cat at Fluxton Farm) 01404 812818
Tel: (lost & found register) 01297 21610
Tel: (neutering vouchers) 01404 815314
Email: admin@eastdevoncats.com
Branch Web site: www.eastdevoncats.com
National CP Helpline: 08702 099 099

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CATS PROTECTION - HATHERLEIGH, OKEHAMPTON & DISTRICT
Registered Charity no: 203644
Branch Tel: 01837 840610
National CP Helpline: 08702 099 099
Email: cpl@cats.org.uk
Web site: www.cats.org.uk

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CATS PROTECTION - HONITON
Registered Charity no: 203644
Helping cats in Honiton and the surrounding areas, rehoming on average 100 cats and kittens every year. Being based in a mainly rural area, the branch also plays a valuable part in controlling the local feral population.
Cats Seeking Homes: Some of the the cats seeking homes are featured on their website, linked below.
Address: The Stables, rear of Lee & Brain Vets, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1BZ
Branch Tel: 01404 45241
Support Shop: 6 Black Lion Court, High Street, Honiton, EX14 1ES, (Tel: 01404 42312)
Email: honitoncats@eclipse.co.uk
Branch Web site: www.honitoncats.eclipse.co.uk
National CP Helpline: 08702 099 099

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CATS PROTECTION - ASHBURTON & SOUTH DARTMOOR
Registered Charity no: 203644
Branch Tel: 01626 830567
To volunteer: Tel: 01626 824538
National CP Helpline: 08702 099 099
Email: cpl@cats.org.uk
Web site: www.cats.org.uk

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CATS PROTECTION - PLYMOUTH CENTRAL
Registered Charity no: 203644
Foster Carers Needed: The branch would love to hear from anyone in the area who might like to volunteer as a short-term cat foster carer. All expenses are met by the branch, so please call if you could help.
Branch Tel: 01752 795222
National CP Helpline: 08702 099 099
Email: cpl@cats.org.uk
Web site: www.cats.org.uk


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CATS PROTECTION - BARNSTAPLE & DISTRICT
Registered Charity no: 203644
Branch Tel: 01271 860437
National CP Helpline: 08702 099 099
Email: cpl@cats.org.uk
Web site: www.cats.org.uk

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CATS PROTECTION - EXETER
Registered Charity no: 203644
Branch Tel: 01392 276291
National CP Helpline: 08702 099 099
Email: cpl@cats.org.uk
Web site: www.cats.org.uk

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CATS PROTECTION - HOLSWORTHY, BIDEFORD & DISTRICT
Registered Charity no: 203644
The branch would love to hear from you if you could help with fund raising or fostering, or if you can offer a home to one of their cats.
Cats Seeking Homes: Some of the the cats seeking homes are featured on their website, linked below.
Cat Line, Tel: 01409 254879
National CP Helpline: 08702 099 099
Email: cpl@cats.org.uk
Web site: www.holsworthycats.org

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CATS PROTECTION - TORQUAY & DISTRICT
Registered Charity no: 203644
Branch Tel: 01803 845026
National CP Helpline: 08702 099 099
E-mail: cpl@cats.org.uk
Web site: www.cats.org.uk

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SIAMESE CAT CLUB WELFARE TRUST
Registered Charity no: 1072366
The SCCWT operates a rescue and re-homing service for unwanted adult siamese cats. Permanent, loving homes are often needed for adult cats. Please note, they do not have kittens for rehoming. They also operate a lost and found register, and a sponsorship scheme for un-homeable cats. See their web site for more details.
Welfare officer for the South West, Tel: 01404 891708 or 01363 773823
Email: sccwt@siameserescue.org.uk
Web site: www.siameserescue.org.uk

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CAT ACTION TRUST - SOUTH DEVON BRANCH
Registered Charity no. 1063947
South Devon Branch covers Devon & Cornwall
The Cat Action Trust was formed to address humanely the problem of the increasing feral cat population. They live and work by the motto 'Control without Killing'.
The Trust organises the neutering of feral cats, and where possible, the taming of feral kittens for re-homing, as well as homing some domesticated cats. Feral cats are sometimes available for homing to farms or stables.
Donations are always needed, as are volunteers for local groups around the country. To become a member, to purchase merchandise, or for more details, please visit their web site, linked below.
Email: info@catactiontrust.org.uk
Web site: www.catactiontrust.org.uk

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CHAPELHOUSE PERSIAN RESCUE (Persians and other pedigree breeds)
Chapelhouse specialise in the rescue, welfare and re-homing of persian cats UK wide, although they will also take in and rehome any pedigree cat in need, not just Persians. They rehome pedigrees of all ages. A home check is carried out prior to re-homing. If you are looking for a persian or other pedigree cat, please consider rescuing one rather than going to a breeder. Just give them a call to find out about the cats currently in their care.
Although based in Macclesfield, Cheshire, they rehome all over mainland Britain.
Tel: Please contact by email initially, as below:
Email: mail@chapelhouse-persians.co.uk
Website: www.chapelhouse-persians.co.uk

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