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Welcome to Cats Protection Northumbria Branch

We are a small team of dedicated volunteers passionate about supporting cats and kittens in Northumbria.

Our work focuses on improving their lives, finding loving homes for cats in our care, assisting with neutering and lost-and-found cases, and raising awareness through education across the area.

Thinking about rehoming your cat?

We're here to offer advice and support. Call us on 07749 713 142 or email enquiries@northumbria.cats.org.uk to get in touch.

Branch locations

Our Northumbria branch was formed by combining the East Northumberland, Newcastle and Gateshead, and North Tyneside Cats Protection branches. We now support cat care and welfare across the region, covering the following postcodes:

  • Newcastle upon Tyne: NE1, NE2, NE3, NE4, NE5, NE6, NE7, NE12, NE13, NE15, NE16, NE28
  • Gateshead: NE8, NE9, NE10, NE11, NE16, NE17, NE21, NE39, NE40, NE41
  • Northumberland: NE22, NE23, NE24, NE25, NE26, NE41, NE42, NE43, NE44, NE45, NE46, NE61, NE62, NE63, NE64, NE65
  • North Tyneside: NE12, NE25, NE26, NE27, NE28, NE29, NE30
  • County Durham: Only NE16, NE39
  • Sunderland: Only NE37, NE38

Cat adoption in Northumbria

Could you offer a loving home to a cat in Northumbria?

Our adoption process is designed to help you find the perfect match, considering factors such as personality, lifestyle, and home environment, ensuring a harmonious and lasting bond between you and your new cat.

Cats available for adoption from Cats Protection Northumbria are featured below

If you're interested in a specific cat, please contact us via their listing for more details.

For any questions about the adoption process, feel free to get in touch. Call us on 07749 713 142 or email us at enquiries@northumbria.cats.org.uk

Click here to view all cats available for adoption
Pippa
Pippa

A gentle, affectionate cat who loves company and cuddles.

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Your support makes all the difference to cats and kittens in Northumbria!

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Volunteer at Cats Protection Northumbria Branch

Why volunteer with Cats Protection Northumbria?

Volunteers are the heart of Cats Protection Northumbria, and without them, we couldn’t continue our vital work. Volunteering is flexible, allowing you to give as much or as little time as suits your life. You’ll join a friendly team of like-minded people who share your passion for cats, gain valuable skills to boost your CV, and enjoy perks like discounts on pet insurance. Most importantly, you’ll make a real difference to the lives of cats in Northumbria.

What to expect as a volunteer

We provide training, cover expenses, and supply all necessary equipment for your role. Many roles involve working with other volunteers, and you’ll have the chance to start in one area and develop your expertise over time. Our group is friendly and supportive, with regular get-togethers, so you’ll never feel alone.

Please note, volunteers must be 18 or older, and since we don’t have facilities for keeping cats on-site, fostering happens in volunteers’ homes.

We serve the following postcodes

Volunteers should be located within or near these areas:

  • Newcastle upon Tyne: NE1, NE2, NE3, NE4, NE5, NE6, NE7, NE12, NE13, NE15, NE16, NE28
  • Gateshead: NE8, NE9, NE10, NE11, NE16, NE17, NE21, NE39, NE40, NE41
  • Northumberland: NE22, NE23, NE24, NE25, NE26, NE41, NE42, NE43, NE44, NE45, NE46, NE61, NE62, NE63, NE64, NE65
  • North Tyneside: NE12, NE25, NE26, NE27, NE28, NE29, NE30
  • County Durham: Only NE16, NE39
  • Sunderland: Only NE37, NE38
Transport volunteer

Northumbria

If you enjoy driving and would love to use those skills to help our cats, this could be the role for you. Our transport volunteers provide vital assistance to our teams and volunteer groups in the local area by transporting equipment, litter, food – and even cats! They have the essential role of connecting our network of volunteers, sites, vets and supporters. Without the passionate and committed teams of volunteers across Cats Protection, we wouldn’t be able to help the thousands of cats and...

16 Mar 2025

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Trap, neuter and return (TNR) lead volunteer

Northumbria

As a trap, neuter and return (TNR) lead volunteer you will make a vital contribution to maintaining a healthy population of feral and community cats and will help alleviate cat welfare and community problems caused by uncontrolled cat populations. You will lead a team of TNR volunteers in your local area, who in turn will help reduce the number of unwanted...

27 Mar 2025

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Lost and found cats in Northumbria

Have you lost or found a cat in Northumbria?

We're here to help you. To report a lost cat, or if you have found a cat in the Northumbria area, please email enquiries@northumbria.cats.org.uk.

Worried about a stray cat's health?

If you're concerned about a stray cat, there are a few ways you can help.

When an animal is in need, the quicker they get help the better. There's helpful advice on the RSPCA website: rspca.org.uk/reportaconcern. If the cat seems approachable, try gently covering it with a blanket, placing it in a secure carrier, and taking it to a vet. Emergency care is free for the person who found the cat.

Need a cat carrier?

If you don't have a cat carrier, we can lend you one with a £20 refundable deposit, and collection points are available.

Need a trap?

For situations where a trap is needed, we provide traps with a £100 refundable deposit.

Need transport?

If you don't have transport, we can deliver equipment for a suggested donation of £20.

Lost, found and feral cats

Lost Cats

There are currently no lost cats listed...

Found Cats

Gingie - found in North Shields
Gingie - found in North Shields
Found tabby cat in NE40
Found tabby cat in NE40
Found black & white cat in NE40
Found black & white cat in NE40
Found cat in Cowpen, Blyth
Found cat in Cowpen, Blyth
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Contact us

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

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