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Welcome to Cats Protection Launceston & District Branch

We’re here to support cats and kittens in Launceston & District, covering postcodes: PL12, PL13 PL14, PL15, PL16, PL17, PL18, PL22, PL23, PL27, PL28 , PL29, PL30, PL31, PL32, PL33, PL34, PL35, EX22 and EX23.

Run by a small team of dedicated, cat-loving volunteers, we’re dedicated to improving the lives of cats and kittens in Launceston and surrounding areas, 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 Launceston area. You can find out more about the work of Cats Protection here.

Cat adoption in Launceston & District

Could you provide a loving new home for a cat in Launceston or the surrounding area? During the process of adopting a cat from us, we’ll consider everything from your potential pet’s personality and how this fits with your lifestyle, to your home environment – creating the perfect match for both cat and owner and the start of a wonderful feline friendship.

Every cat or kitten adopted from Cats Protection is:

  • Given a nose to tail full health check
  • Flea and worm treated
  • Vaccinated
  • Blood tested if necessary
  • Microchipped
  • Neutered, if not already done, or if a young kitten, in which case a free voucher will be supplied for later neutering
  • Insured for four weeks

As our veterinary and care costs average £150 for each cat, we charge an adoption fee of £105 for a kitten up to 6 months old, and £85 for a cat.

Please note that if you are in rented accommodation we require written confirmation from your landlord or housing association giving permission for you to keep a cat at the property. It must also state how many animals are allowed at the property.

Cats available for adoption from Launceston & District Branch are featured below. To express your interest in a particular cat, please enquire via their listing. If you have any general enquiries about your suitability, or the adoption process, please call us on: 01566 456 146 or email us at enquiries@launceston.cats.org.uk.

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Maizie
Maizie

Maizey is a beautiful little soul, who is finding life a little scary at the moment.She's happy...

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Ariel (Scott Kitten 8)
Ariel (Scott Kitten 8)

2 gorgeous little black kittens are looking for their forever homes, both little girls are full...

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Charlie
Charlie

Here’s Charlie, a cautious 1 year old who is here with his dad Rex, together they are looking for...

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Rex
Rex

Here’s Rex, a friendly 2 year old who already has a son Charlie, together they are looking for a...

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Belle (Scott Kitten 9)
Belle (Scott Kitten 9)

2 beautiful little girls looking for their forever homes. Whilst their brothers and sisters have...

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Support Cats Protection Launceston & District Branch

None of our vital work would be possible without you. There are many ways you can be there for cats and kittens in Cats Protection Launceston & District.

Donate now

Donate now
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 Launceston & District

Want to fundraise for cats in Launceston by taking part in one of our events? From summer and autumn fêtes to local sporting events, 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

The Hugs Foundation Open Day

7th DEC 2024

The Hugs Foundation Open Day

Helland Road, Bodmin, PL31 2NT - 10am to 2pm

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Volunteer at Cats Protection Launceston & District Branch

Without volunteers, Cats Protection Launceston & District 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 Launceston and the surrounding area.

Below are our current volunteering opportunities.  If you are interested in finding out more then please email coordinator@launceston.cats.org.uk

Cat Desensitisation Volunteers (1-2 hrs per week)
Thursday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
Some of our feline friends looking for new and loving homes might be shy, nervous or aggressive depending on their past or if they are struggling to adapt to the rescue environment. Our cat desensitisation volunteers help the cats in our care by spending time enriching their experience through play, exercise and handling until they are happy and confident enough to find their perfect forever homes.
What will you be doing:
  • Helping ensure the needs of each cat are met
  • Using desensitisation programmes to help cats get used to different people and experiences
  • Enriching each cats experience through play, exercise and handling
We are looking for:
  • Basic knowledge of cats, cat care and behaviour
  • Good observational skills
  • Patience and perseverance
  • A level-headed and practical approach
  • The ability to be calm, quiet and confident around cats
Cat Care Volunteer (approx 3 hours)
Alternate Saturday mornings and Thursday mornings
Our branch takes excellent care of cats and kittens that need help, but life in a rescue environment is not ideal for any cat compared to a loving home. Until we can find them that loving home our cat care volunteers are a passionate, committed team, helping to give cats and kittens the best possible care. Cat care volunteers spend time directly with cats, cleaning their pens, feeding, grooming and enriching their play time
What will you be doing:
  • Cleaning the living environments of the cats in care
  • Grooming cats 
  • Enriching each cat’s experience in care through play, exercise and handling
We are looking for:
  • Basic knowledge of cats and cat care
  • Patience, perseverance and empathy
  • Willingness to be part of a team
  • Good interpersonal and observational skills
Branch Admin Team Leader (2-5 hours per week)
Without the passionate and committed teams of volunteers across Cats Protection we wouldn’t be able to help the thousands of cats and kittens each year that rely on us for help. The purpose of this role is to support the branch with communications and administration at a local level. You’ll play an active part in the branch committee and support the branch with record keeping and planning, thus enabling more cats to be helped.
What will you be doing:
  • Disseminating relevant organisation-wide information and updates to the branch volunteers
  • Supporting engagement and communication between the branch and wider organisation
  • Drafting committee meeting agendas and taking and sharing meeting minutes
  • Supporting the efficient running of the branch by ensuring administration processes are carried out effectively
  • Supporting the administration and update of the branch annual plan
  • Sign-posting queries from members of the public
  • Keeping branch records and information up to date and secure, using Cats Protection systems – training will be provided
We are looking for:
  • Strong administration skills and attention to detail
  • Good communication skills
  • Good organisation and prioritisation skills
  • Good team-working skills
  • Good IT skills to use Cats Protection systems – training and support will be provided
  • A willingness to learn how the branch and organisation operates
  • Committee volunteers need to be aged 18+
Social Media / Website Editor Volunteer (2-5 hours per week)
Our social media /website editor volunteers use their passion and knowledge of social media to promote the activities of our branch though various channels. They directly help cats by raising awareness of Cats Protection. A higher profile can help us raise the funds we need for our work, ensure people know they can adopt a cat from us, help promote neutering and help as many people as possible learn more about feline welfare.

What will you be doing:
Promoting the work of Cats Protection through various social media channels, for example, Facebook, Instagram and X and through our own website
Social Media
  • Gathering information from across the organisation and locally within your branch
  • Writing and creating social media content, ensuring it complies with policies and guidelines
  • Scheduling and posting social media content
  • Monitoring activity and responding to comments on social media channels
Website
  • Sourcing news and information for websites
  • Sourcing and updating information around rehoming, cat welfare, fundraising and volunteer recruitment
  • Regularly updating and posting on your group’s website using the charity’s content management system (CMS)
  • Ensuring that content meets with internal and external policies and guidelines
We are looking for:
  • A passion for social media and experience of using social media channels regularly
  • Knowledge of the advantages and disadvantages of using social media
  • Good IT skills with some website editing experience
  • Excellent writing skills, including good grammar and spelling
  • Good communication skills
  • Willingness to be part of a team
  • Attention to detail
  • Editorial and photo editing skills (would be an advantage)
Administration Volunteer

Launceston & District

Thousands of cats each year rely on the help of animal charities because they have been abandoned, they have strayed or because there has been a change in their owner’s circumstances. Becoming an administration volunteer is just one way you can help improve the lives of cats in your local community. Our admin volunteers help provide vital admin support to our volunteer groups and teams across Cats Protection. They help keep up to date records of the number of cats that have been rehomed,...

31 Jan 2025

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Social media volunteer

Launceston & District

Our social media volunteers use their passion and knowledge of social media to promote the activities of local volunteer groups and teams though various channels. They directly help cats by raising awareness of Cats Protection. A higher profile can help us raise the funds we need for our work, ensure people know they can adopt a cat from us, help promote neutering and help as many people as possible learn more about feline...

31 Jan 2025

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Lost and found cats in Launceston & District

Have you lost or found a cat in Launceston? We’re here to help you. To report a lost cat, or if you have found a cat in the Launceston area, please contact us.

Lost, found and feral cats

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Contact us

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

Launceston & District - Contact Details

Branch Contacts

If you are trying to contact one of us, please remember that the branch is entirely manned by a team of unpaid volunteers, many of whom work full time.  We will get back to you as soon as we can but do please leave us a message.

Natalie Wilkerson - Branch Coordinator

Kathy Austen - Neutering Team Leader (feral cats only in North Cornwall)

Judith Williams - Neutering Assistant (Domestic/Pet Cats)

Jade Weston - Branch Admin Team Leader - Membership, Kitty Club & Newsletter

Alison Haywood - Adoption Team Leader

Susan Pearce - Treasurer

Sue Medland - Fundraising Team Leader

Kerry Belsham - Fundraising Team Leader