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Welcome to the Cats Protection United Kingdom Cat Centre

We’re here to support cats and kittens in Ashdown Forest, East Grinstead, Haywards Heath and the surrounding areas, covering postcodes: BN11-BN18, BN41, BN43, BN45, BN5, BN6, RH1, RH10-RH19, RH2, RH20, and RH3-RH9.

We are the UK's largest cat rehoming centre dedicated to improving the welfare of cats and kittens. We work hard to find loving homes for cats in our care offer support with neutering and encourage general feline education and awareness for cat owners within the Mid Sussex area.

Our centre is open daily (10am–3pm) only for those who have been successfully matched to a cat through our Homefinder Questionnaire or online enquiry. 

Our homing team is waiting to discuss the most suitable cat for you. Please check Adopt-a-Cat to register interest in a specific cat. 

Find out more about the work we do here.

The United Kingdom Cat Centre will be closed for training on Thursday 19 December, 2024.

Cat adoption in Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill and East Grinstead

Could you provide a new home for a cat in Haywards Heath, East Grinstead or Crawley? We’re passionate about finding loving, lasting homes for the cats in our care. Cats available for adoption from the United Kingdom Cat Centre are featured below. Our adoption fee is £90 for an adult cat or £110 for a kitten.

Anyone keen to adopt from us can register by emailing homing@ncac.cats.org.uk. We will collect your details via our Homefinder questionnaire and come up with ideal moggy matches, before arranging a time for you to come in and meet the cats.

During the adoption process, we’ll consider your potential pet’s personality and how this fits with your lifestyle, as well as your home environment, to create the perfect match for you and the cat to start a wonderful feline friendship. If you have questions the adoption process, please email us. 

We always have many cats looking for rural homes and working cats suitable for an outdoor life. To learn more, contact workingcats@ncac.cats.org.uk.

Maybe you could make a difference to cats in our care with our Sponsored Pen scheme, too.

Find out more about why to adopt from Cats Protection - and check out our sponsor cat Tony.

Click here to view all cats available for adoption
Charlie
Charlie

Hi, my name is Charlie.I am a gorgeous boy, with a lovely thick ginger coat. I am a very shy boy...

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Smokey
Smokey

Hiya, I am Smokey! I am a super friendly and energetic young lad, and I am on the hunt for my new...

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Mickey
Mickey

Hi! I am Mickey! I am a super friendly roll around lad looking for my new home and new best...

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Kit
Kit

Hi there, I'm the gorgeous Kit!I'm a petite tortoiseshell girl, and I'm hoping I find my forever...

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Connie
Connie

Hi I'm the sweet lovely Connie, I'm a shy girl who due to my history has a tendency to hide away...

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Cassie
Cassie

Hi I'm Cassie, I dont have a photo and the staff here at the centre can explain why. I'm a...

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Shadow
Shadow

Hi I'm Shadow, I'm a bit nervous here at the centre and so I'm going to need someone patient who...

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Pebbles
Pebbles

Hi I'm the sweet lovely Pebbles, I'm a sucker for a fuss and will roll into your hand for more.I...

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Tallulah
Tallulah

Hi there, I'm Tallulah, a beautiful girl looking for my forever home with someone who has lots...

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Maddie
Maddie

Hello everyone, I am the sweetheart Maddie.I am a lovely lady but I can take a little time to get...

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Mossy
Mossy

Hi, I am Mossy! I am a sweet and friendly girl looking for anew home to live in and lap to sit...

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Frankie
Frankie

Hi there, I am Frankie! I am a friendly lad looking for my new forever home, I can be a little...

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Tilly
Tilly

Hi I'm Tilly. I'm a friendly girl looking for my forever home. I love to be groomed and will...

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Petra
Petra

Hi I'm the lovely Petra, I'm looking for a home with my sister Florence. We are quite bonded and...

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Florence
Florence

Hi I'm the lovely Florence, I'm looking for a home with my sister Petra. We are quite bonded and...

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CeCe
CeCe

Hello, I am CeCe! I am a sweet girl who is looking for her new forever home. I am a little shy to...

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Charlie
Charlie

Hey there, I am the super fluffy handsome chap Charlie!I am a sweet boy who loves a fuss once I...

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Rudy
Rudy

Hi, I am Rudy! I am a big, loveable, friendly lad looking for a new home and new family to give...

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Audrey
Audrey

Hiya, I am Audrey! I am a sweet cat looking for my new forever home! I can be a little shy...

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Minky
Minky

Hello, I am Minky. I am a sweet but shy older girl looking for a new home to rest and relax in...

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Paddington
Paddington

Hey there, I am the shy chap Paddington.I am a really worried boy at the moment and am finding...

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Bagheera
Bagheera

Hello there! I'm the ever so gorgeous Bagheera.I was originally a stray and kindly brought into...

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Pumpkin
Pumpkin

Hi! I'm the incredibly handsome Pumpkin, nice to meet you! I am a super lovely boy who loves a...

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Galaxy
Galaxy

Hi! I'm the incredibly gorgeous Galaxy, delighted to meet you!I am incredibly cute (or so I am...

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Hanna
Hanna

Hi my name is Hanna, my name means elegance, grace and one who is bestowed. I am indeed a...

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Millie
Millie

Hi, I'm Millie. I am looking for a home with my best friend, Poppy.I am just settling in to life...

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Poppy
Poppy

Hello everyone, I'm Poppy.I am looking for a home with my best friend, Millie.I'm a very sweet...

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Norman
Norman

Hi there, I'm the handsome Norman. I'm a confident boy with lots of love to give. I've been known...

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Mickey
Mickey

Welcome! I’m Mickey. I am a kind-hearted, chatty gentleman who loves keeping human folk company.I...

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Rory
Rory

Hi there, I am the handsome Rory and this is my brother Pablo. Pablo and I are looking for a home...

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Pablo
Pablo

Hello, I am the equally handsome Pablo and this is my brother Rory. As my brother said, we are...

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Jasmine
Jasmine

Hey lovely people, I am the sweet girl Jasmine!I am a friendly girl once I get to know you as I...

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Jasper
Jasper

Hi there, I'm the gorgeous Jasper! I'm a very friendly, affectionate boy who's desperate to find...

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Sweetpea
Sweetpea

Hello there, I am Sweetpea. I am a lovely lady who is adjusting to life at the centre, and...

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Jojo
Jojo

Hello, my name is Jojo. I am a sweet older lady with lots of love to give- could you give me lots...

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Ziggy
Ziggy

Hi I'm the handsome Ziggy, a friendly chap, I will follow you around and though I'm not a lap cat...

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Gracie
Gracie

Hello, my name is Gracie. I am looking for a new home to stretch out and have a good snooze in! I...

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Lucy
Lucy

Hi, I'm Lucy!I am very bright and alert to all goings on at the centre, and have a cheeky,...

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Support the Cats Protection United Kingdom Cat Centre

As the UK's largest cat rehoming centre, we find good homes for more than one thousand cats annually. Our vital work would not be possible without you. There are many ways you can be there for cats and kittens at the United Kingdom Cat Centre.

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Fundraising events for cats in Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill and East Grinstead

Want to fundraise for cats in Haywards Heath, East Grinstead or Crawley by taking part in one of our events? From summer fêtes to fire walks, we’d love to see you at one of our events soon. You can also check out the national Cats Protection events calendar.

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Volunteer at the Cats Protection United Kingdom Cat Centre

Without volunteers, the United Kingdom Cat Centre 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 in our care, you'll enjoy practical benefits such as discounted pet insurance.

If you love cats, have some spare time and you're over 16, why not join our friendly and enthusiastic team of volunteers? Contact us today to discuss how you can help: volunteering@ncac.cats.org.uk

Contact us

We’re here to support with enquiries within the Haywards Heath, Crawley and East Grinstead area and would love to hear from you.

United Kingdom Cat Centre - Contact Details

United Kingdom Cat Centre
Chelwood Gate
Haywards Heath
East Sussex
RH17 7TT (sat nav: RH17 7DE)

The United Kingdom Cat Centre is open daily from 10am–3pm. You are welcome to visit our reception area, talk to our team about adopting a cat or get cat care advice. While you're here, you can also enjoy our 52 acres of nature trail.
General enquiries:
Our phones are staffed every day from 8am-4pm.
Email: cattery.reception@ncac.cats.org.uk
Homing enquiries:
Phone: 01825 705 923