Binx
4 years • Male • Domestic cat
Rescue cats for adoption and rehoming in and around Canterbury
Rescue cats and kittens looking for new homes in and around Canterbury, listed for rehoming by rescues and rehoming centres.
All 57 are with rescues within about 25 miles of Canterbury, in places such as Rhodes Minnis, Margate and New Romney. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of Canterbury.
Newest listing added 5 November 2026
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Blacky
14 years • Male • Domestic cat
low energy
Boo
10 years • Female • Domestic cat
Charlie
3 years • Female • Domestic cat
Can live with:Other cats
Chippy
6 years • Male • Domestic cat
Domino
4 years • Male • Domestic cat
FIV positive
Frazzle
10 years • Female • Domestic cat
low energy
Gizmo
17 years • Male • Domestic cat
low energyArthritis
Goblin
4 years • Female • Domestic cat
Adopting a cat in Canterbury
On 5 November 2026 Rhodes Minnis Cat Sanctuary, south of Canterbury, showed more cats on its own page than any other rescue we list near the city. It has cared for cats since 1970, lets you call in any day without booking, and its cats join this page as it goes live.
TAG Pet Rescue keeps cats at a sanctuary near Margate, about 15 miles away, closed to drop-in visitors; Rolvenden Cat Rescue, on the 25-mile edge near Cranbrook, and Last Chance's New Romney centre, about 21 miles south, see adopters by appointment or in opening hours. You apply to the rescue holding the cat.
What adopting a cat costs near Canterbury
Rhodes Minnis Cat Sanctuary asks £80 for an adult cat and £100 for a kitten. TAG Pet Rescue charges £90 for a cat or £170 for a pair, with neutering, a microchip and vaccinations included; a kitten too young to be neutered is done later at its vet for a £50 donation. Rolvenden Cat Rescue and Last Chance publish no fee, so ask.
Each rescue sets its own adoption fee. Battersea charges £100 for a cat over six months and £130 for a kitten, 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 around Canterbury work
Expect a form first and, at TAG and Last Chance, a visit to your home:
- TAG: home visit, then the sanctuary. TAG Pet Rescue calls only applicants who look like a match, visits your home, then books you in to meet suitable cats. It homes within about an hour's drive.
- Rolvenden: a homing form by email. Rolvenden Cat Rescue asks you to download its homing form, email it back and book an appointment; its shy cats need a quiet, indoor-only home.
- Last Chance: no busy roads. Its policy rules out homes on fast or busy roads, though some of its indoor cats suit flats.
Visiting Rhodes Minnis and Rolvenden
Rhodes Minnis Cat Sanctuary is open every day from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm; no appointment is needed, but it suggests phoning first to check a cat is still there. Its page shows only some of the cats in its care.
Kittens go quickly at Rolvenden, which keeps them until 12 to 14 weeks and prefers to home them in pairs.
Found a cat in Canterbury?
England now requires pet cats to be microchipped, so a vet can scan a friendly stray for an owner before you assume it has none. Rolvenden Cat Rescue said on 5 November 2026 that it was full and could take in no more cats.
More help for Canterbury cat adopters
Our cat rescues guide for Canterbury and Kent compares the rescues, and our rescue kittens guide answers "kittens for sale" searches. See the kittens, bonded pairs and older cats pages for today's list.
Giving up a cat? Our Canterbury 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.
Canterbury cat adoption FAQ
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Where can I adopt a rescue cat in Canterbury?
Rhodes Minnis Cat Sanctuary, south of the city, had the most cats on its own page on 5 November 2026, and you can visit any day. TAG Pet Rescue near Margate, Rolvenden Cat Rescue near Cranbrook and Last Chance Animal Rescue's New Romney centre also list cats with us; you apply to the rescue.
How much does it cost to adopt a cat near Canterbury?
TAG Pet Rescue charges £90 a cat or £170 a pair, and Rhodes Minnis Cat Sanctuary £80 for an adult or £100 for a kitten. Rolvenden Cat Rescue and Last Chance publish no fee.
Can I visit cat rescues near Canterbury without booking?
Rhodes Minnis Cat Sanctuary says no appointment is needed in its daily opening hours, and Last Chance's New Romney centre opens 11am to 3pm, Wednesday to Sunday. TAG Pet Rescue meets adopters only after a home visit, and Rolvenden Cat Rescue sees people by appointment.
Do Canterbury cat rescues home kittens on their own?
Rolvenden Cat Rescue prefers pairs, though it sometimes homes a kitten singly. TAG Pet Rescue charges £170 for a pair and wants kittens neutered by 6 months.
How do I rehome my cat in Canterbury?
TAG Pet Rescue has a form and gives priority to cats from CT postcodes. Rolvenden Cat Rescue said it was full on 5 November 2026. Our Canterbury rehoming page has the other routes.
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.