Bodie & Nora
1 year, 4 months • Sphynx
high energy
Rescue cats for adoption and rehoming in and around Brighton and Hove
Rescue cats and kittens looking for new homes in and around Brighton and Hove, listed for rehoming by rescues and rehoming centres.
All 32 are with rescues within about 19 miles of Brighton and Hove, in places such as Ringmer, Worthing and Horsham. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of Brighton and Hove.
Newest listing added 5 November 2026
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Minnie
4 years • Female • Domestic Shorthair
Can live with:Other cats
Smudge & Belle
3 years • British Shorthair
Storm
6 years • Male • Domestic Shorthair
low energy
Adopting a cat in Brighton and Hove
The cats on this page come from Sussex rescues joining us with this update, and none is inside the city. Worthing Cat Welfare Trust, about 10 miles west, has no centre: its cats wait in shelters and foster homes, one shelter kept for mothers and kittens. Wadars rehomes a few cats from the same area.
East of the city, Raystede near Ringmer has a cattery of its own that stays closed to the public, and The Kit Wilson Trust shows adopters round its Hadlow Down cattery by appointment. Either way, the rescue holding the cat takes your application.
What adopting a cat costs near Brighton
Raystede charges £100 for a cat and £130 for a kitten up to 6 months; Wadars charges £110 and £130. Worthing Cat Welfare Trust suggests £100 for one kitten or £190 for two, but sets no fee for an adult cat and asks for what you can give. The Kit Wilson Trust also works on donations.
Each rescue sets its own adoption fee. Cats Protection says you can expect to pay £80 to £120 on average for an adult cat and £100 to £120 for a kitten, varying between its branches, and Blue Cross fees start from £150 for cats aged 4 months to 7 years. The fee usually covers neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations, and each rescue confirms its own fee.
How cat rescues near Brighton work
Expect an application and, at Worthing Cat Welfare Trust, a home check before you meet a cat:
- Worthing Cat Welfare Trust: local homes first. It welcomes applications from the Worthing, Arun and Adur districts and nearby, checks your home before you visit, and never lets a cat go home on the day of the first visit.
- Raystede: outdoor access. Most of its cats want a home where they can get outside; renters need the landlord's permission first.
- Kit Wilson: quiet roads. The Kit Wilson Trust doesn't home cats in houses on busy roads.
Older cats and the charities we don't list
For an older cat, Worthing Cat Welfare Trust runs a Golden Oldies scheme that helps with age-related vet bills for cats adopted at 13 or over. Cats Protection also rehomes cats in Sussex; we don't list them, so search its own site.
More help for Brighton cat adopters
Our guide to cat rescues in Brighton and Sussex sets the four side by side. Typed "kittens for sale" in Brighton, Worthing or Eastbourne? Our rescue kittens guide is written for you. Who is waiting today shows on the kittens, older cats and bonded pairs pages, or start from Worthing or Eastbourne.
Giving up a cat? Our Brighton rehoming page lists who can help.
The law in England
- Microchipping cats. In England, cats must be microchipped before they are 20 weeks old and registered on a database, a rule in force since 10 June 2024. An owner found without one has 21 days to comply or may be fined up to £500. Free-living cats (farm, feral and community cats) are exempt.
- Lucy's Law: buying a kitten. In England, Lucy's Law has meant since 6 April 2020 that kittens under six months can't be sold by a third party such as a pet shop or dealer: you buy direct from the breeder or adopt from a rehoming centre.
Brighton and Hove cat adoption FAQ
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Where can I adopt a rescue cat in Brighton?
From Worthing Cat Welfare Trust and Wadars around Worthing, about 10 miles west, or from Raystede near Ringmer and The Kit Wilson Trust at Hadlow Down to the east. All four list cats with us from this update; you apply to the rescue.
How much does it cost to adopt a cat near Brighton?
Raystede charges £100 for a cat and £130 for a kitten, and Wadars £110 and £130. Worthing Cat Welfare Trust suggests £100 for a kitten or £190 for a pair and takes a donation for an adult cat, as The Kit Wilson Trust does.
Can I visit cat rescues near Brighton without an appointment?
No. Raystede's cattery isn't open to the public, The Kit Wilson Trust sees adopters by appointment only, and Worthing Cat Welfare Trust sends you to its catteries after a home check.
Is there help with vet bills for an older rescue cat near Brighton?
Worthing Cat Welfare Trust's Golden Oldies scheme helps with age-related vet costs for cats adopted at 13 or older. Routine care such as flea and worm treatment and vaccinations isn't covered.
How do I rehome my cat in Brighton?
Worthing Cat Welfare Trust has an owner form, and Raystede and Wadars take surrender requests. Our Brighton rehoming page covers the options.
LocalPetFinder and other pet sites
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Is LocalPetFinder the same as Petfinder?
No. LocalPetFinder is an independent UK website and is not connected with Petfinder. We bring together dogs, cats and rabbits from UK rescues and rehoming centres, and every profile links to the rescue that cares for the animal, so you apply with them directly.
How is LocalPetFinder different from Pets4Homes?
Pets4Homes describes itself as the UK’s largest online pet marketplace, connecting buyers with breeders as well as shelters and charities. LocalPetFinder is for adoption: our listings come from rescues and rehoming centres and from owners rehoming their own pet, each checked by a reviewer before it goes live. We do not take adverts from breeders.
Can I find RSPCA animals on LocalPetFinder?
No. We do not list the RSPCA’s animals, at its national centres or its branches. To see them, use RSPCA Find a Pet, the RSPCA’s own search for animals in its centres and branches across England and Wales.