Rescue guide
Cat rescues in Middlesbrough: the best ones compared
The cat rescues around Middlesbrough range from a Redcar animal rescue to a cat rescue at Loftus and a foster network near Stockton. These are the ones whose cats we list within about 25 miles, side by side, with their process and published fees, plus Cats Protection Teesside.
By the LocalPetFinder Team · Checked 29 October 2026
The short answer
The cat rescues we list around Middlesbrough are Pawsitive Cattitudes Rescue, based at Eaglescliffe, about 6 miles away, whose cats live in foster homes; S.A.R.A. The Ann Prosser Foundation at Redcar, about 7 miles, which asks £150 a cat or £200 a pair; and Care4Cats Rescue at Loftus, about 14 miles, which had the most cats listed with us when we checked on 29 October 2026 and asks a reservation of at least £40 a cat. Further out are Durham Dogs & Cats Home at Coxhoe and two rescues on Wearside. Cats Protection Teesside rehomes cats too; we don't list its cats.
- Rescue adoption fees
- 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.
- Middlesbrough-area cat rescues that publish a fee
- S.A.R.A. asks £150 a cat or £200 a pair. Care4Cats Rescue takes a reservation of at least £40 a cat, taken off the fee on adoption day; its fee varies with the cat's age and breed. Further out, Animal Krackers asks £100, Pawz for Thought at least £125 and Durham Dogs & Cats Home £200. Pawsitive Cattitudes Rescue publishes no fee, so ask it.
- A lifetime with a cat
- PDSA puts the lifetime cost of a cat at £11,400 to £13,600 on 2024 prices, with set-up costs of £366 and at least £79 a month.
Middlesbrough cat rescues compared
Every rescue below has cats we list within about 25 miles of Middlesbrough. Each name links to the rescue's own page, and our Middlesbrough cats page shows the cats each has listed with us today. You apply to the rescue: we don't rehome cats ourselves.
| Rescue | Where | How you adopt | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pawsitive Cattitudes Rescue | Based at Eaglescliffe (about 6 miles); its cats live in foster homes | Meet the cats in the foster home | Not published |
| S.A.R.A. The Ann Prosser Foundation | Foxrush Farm, Kirkleatham Lane, Redcar (about 7 miles) | Cattery visit, home check, one-week trial | £150 a cat, £200 a pair |
| Care4Cats Rescue | Loftus (about 14 miles) | Application, home check, cat visit; no same-day adoptions | Reservation from £40 a cat; fee varies |
| Durham Dogs & Cats Home | Coxhoe (about 14 miles) | Register with ID, a 48 hour hold, then an appointment | £200 |
| Pawz for Thought | Wearside (about 23 miles) | Application and home visit | From £125 |
| Animal Krackers | Wearside (about 23 miles) | A home check before adoption | £100 |
Which Middlesbrough cat rescue for which cat
The table is in rough order of distance. Here is how each one works.
Pawsitive Cattitudes Rescue
A foster-based cat charity, based at Eaglescliffe, whose site covers Stockton, Yarm, Middlesbrough and Teesside. You meet the cats at the foster home you visit, and it says some of its cats are not yet on its website, so ask about any you haven't seen. It has no upper age limit for adopters and, in its own words, prioritises applications from neurodivergent individuals. Its how we work page explains its foster model. It publishes no fee, so ask when you apply.
S.A.R.A. The Ann Prosser Foundation, Redcar
About 7 miles from Middlesbrough, open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm. S.A.R.A. says every cat it rehomes has been assessed, examined by a vet, vaccinated, microchipped, treated for fleas and worms and neutered unless there is a medical reason not to, and tested for FIV and FeLV; older cats are blood tested. Its adoption process is a visit to the cattery, a home check and a one-week trial. It does not rehome outdoor cats to homes in high-traffic areas, and says a cat that likes to go outside must stay in for at least nine weeks in its new home. The fee is £150 a cat or £200 a pair.
Care4Cats Rescue, Loftus
About 14 miles from Middlesbrough. Care4Cats Rescue starts with an application form, then a home check (bring ID; if you rent, show that pets are allowed), then a visit to meet the cat; only people go, though well-behaved children are welcome. There are "No same day adoptions". You reserve a cat with at least £40, which comes off the fee on adoption day; the fee itself varies with age and breed, and donations are not refundable. Every cat is neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, treated for parasites and snap tested for FIV and FeLV, with 5 weeks' free Agria insurance offered. Young kittens go in pairs unless you already have a kitten or young cat at home, and an outdoor cat won't be rehomed as an indoor one except in very special circumstances. Phone 01287 349701, Monday to Friday from 1 to 4pm, or see its homepage.
Further out: Coxhoe and Wearside
Durham Dogs & Cats Home at Coxhoe, about 14 miles away, asks a £200 donation; you register with photo ID and proof of address and adopt by appointment. On Wearside, about 23 miles away, Pawz for Thought neuters, microchips and vaccinates every cat for a minimum donation of £125, and Animal Krackers asks £100 for a kitten or adult cat.
How to choose a cat rescue near Middlesbrough
Start with the cat: our Middlesbrough page lists every cat with each rescue, so filter by age or colour and see who has it. Then check these on the rescue's own page:
- Indoors or out. S.A.R.A. keeps outdoor cats away from high-traffic homes, and Care4Cats Rescue will not rehome an outdoor cat as an indoor one except in very special circumstances, so say where you live and whether the cat can go out.
- Kittens. Care4Cats Rescue rehomes young kittens in pairs unless you already have a kitten or young cat; ask the others whether a single kitten would suit your home.
- The fee. S.A.R.A. publishes one, Care4Cats Rescue a reservation, and Pawsitive Cattitudes Rescue none; ask what it covers.
- Time. Care4Cats Rescue has no same-day adoptions, and S.A.R.A. includes a one-week trial, so plan for more than one visit.
Cats Protection Teesside
Cats Protection's Teesside branch is volunteer-run and covers postcodes TS1 to TS29, which takes in Middlesbrough. We don't list its cats, so search for the Teesside branch on Cats Protection's own site.
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.
Questions
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What is the nearest cat rescue to Middlesbrough?
Of the rescues we list, Pawsitive Cattitudes Rescue, based at Eaglescliffe about 6 miles away (its cats live in foster homes), and S.A.R.A. at Redcar, about 7 miles. Care4Cats Rescue at Loftus is about 14 miles.
How much does it cost to adopt a cat near Middlesbrough?
S.A.R.A. asks £150 a cat or £200 a pair. Care4Cats Rescue takes a reservation of at least £40 a cat towards a fee that varies with age and breed. Pawsitive Cattitudes Rescue publishes no fee, so ask it.
Which cat rescue near Middlesbrough has the most cats?
When we checked on 29 October 2026, Care4Cats Rescue at Loftus had the most cats listed with us, followed by Pawsitive Cattitudes Rescue. Our Middlesbrough cats page shows every cat listed today.
Do cat rescues near Middlesbrough do home checks?
Yes. S.A.R.A. and Care4Cats Rescue both do a home check before a cat goes, and Durham Dogs & Cats Home asks for photo ID and proof of address when you register.
Can I take a cat home the same day?
Not from Care4Cats Rescue, which has no same-day adoptions, and S.A.R.A. starts with a one-week trial after its home check. Plan on at least two visits.
Can I adopt an indoor cat near Middlesbrough?
Yes, but say so when you apply. Care4Cats Rescue won't rehome an outdoor cat as an indoor one except in very special circumstances, and S.A.R.A. won't rehome outdoor cats to homes in high-traffic areas, so the rescue will match you with a cat that suits being inside.
Does Cats Protection have a branch near Middlesbrough?
Cats Protection Teesside, a volunteer-run branch, covers postcodes TS1 to TS29. We don't list its cats, so look it up on Cats Protection's own site.
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Sources: Pawsitive Cattitudes Rescue: adoptions · Pawsitive Cattitudes Rescue: how we work · S.A.R.A.: homepage (what every adopted animal has had; hours) · S.A.R.A.: adoption process (cat fees, rules) · Care4Cats Rescue: adopting (reservation, process, policies) · Care4Cats Rescue: homepage (phone, hours) · Durham Dogs & Cats Home: adopt me · Pawz for Thought: adopt · Animal Krackers: adoption information (cat fee, home check) · Cats Protection: Teesside branch (homepage linked; its terms ask that deep links be approved) · PDSA: the cost of owning a cat · gov.uk: Get your dog microchipped · gov.uk: Banned dogs · gov.uk: Lucy's Law in England · legislation.gov.uk: Microchipping of Cats and Dogs (England) Regulations 2023 · gov.uk: microchipping for cats becomes compulsory