Cat adoption in the Isle of Wight
Welcome to our Isle of Wight Adoption Centre, where we are committed to finding the perfect match for both you and the cats in our care. Adopting a cat can bring so much joy, love, and companionship into your life, and we are here to help you every step of the way.
CP cats are health checked, vaccinated, neutered, microchipped and come with 4 weeks FREE Pet Plan insurance.
If you are in rented accommodation, please state in your application if you are a private tenant or with a housing association. You may be asked to get written permission from your landlord to adopt a cat/kitten.
Our homing process is designed to help find the right cat for you and the right home for each of our cats. You can apply for any of our cats featured below, either online, via the 'Contact Us' button at the bottom of each cat's profile, or request a Home Finder questionnaire to be emailed to you. Just email isleofwight@cats.org.uk or call us T:03000 120251 during reception hours: 10am - 12 noon and 1pm - 4pm (closed Tuesdays).
Just want to visit the centre to drop items off, have a look round and see the cats? The centre is open 1pm - 3pm on Saturday and Sundays for visitors without prior appointment.
Cat Matchmaker request
If you're unsure about which cat is right for you, why not let us help you decide. Simply click the Cat Matchmaker option (within the list of cats up for adoption) and we'll help you find the perfect match.
Ensuring the best fit for your household and home
Once we’ve received your completed form, we use Google maps to give us an idea of your location and the suitability for the particular cat you’re considering. A home on a very busy road, for example, may not be suitable for an outdoor cat, so an indoor cat may be better. Where a location is not visible on Google maps, we may request a home visit.
We ask for brief details of your household members and pets since we know they are important factors to consider when adopting a cat. All our cats' web profiles include information about their suitability for bonding with other animals and children. (If you have a dog, we do ask you to bring it in to meet your prospective cat to ensure compatibility).
Meeting your prospective cat (video calls may be offered for mainland enquiries)
We will follow-up with a call to give you the chance to ask any questions about the cat you're interested in. We will then welcome you to our Centre for a meet-and-greet with your cat. (At this stage we would be grateful if you could bring proof of ID showing your home address and, if applicable, written permission from your landlord).
Collecting your cat
After preparing for your new arrival, we kindly request that you adopt your cat within seven days of meeting him or her. To help get you started, we have supplies of carriers, beds, trays, toys and food available for purchase, with all profits going towards the care of our cats.
Adoption fee
Our adoption fee is £100 for an adult cat and £120 for a kitten (under 6 months old). Payment is payable on collection of your cat and can be made by cash, card or cheque.
Further support
We believe that adopting a cat is the beginning of a lifelong relationship, and we are here to support you every step of the way. We will contact you about 7 days after adoption to ensure that you and your cat are settling well, and we are always available by email or phone to answer any questions.
Thank you for considering adopting a cat from Cats Protection Isle of Wight
