# Rehoming a Rescue Cat in the UK — Quick answer

PETHEALTH+ (https://pethealth.org.uk/health/rehoming-a-cat-uk): Rehoming a Rescue Cat in the UK — Quick answer. UK rescue cats are health-checked, vaccinated, microchipped and neutered before rehoming — Cats Protection charges £80–£120 depending on region and age. Set up a sanctuary room for the first days, keep a new cat indoors for several weeks, and introduce any resident cats gradually.

PETHEALTH+ (https://pethealth.org.uk/health/rehoming-a-cat-uk): Rehoming a Rescue Cat in the UK — Where to adopt a cat. According to the RSPCA, thousands of pets are cared for in its centres each year while waiting for homes, so choice is rarely the problem — timing is. Start with: - Cats Protection — the UK's largest cat charity, with adoption centres and volunteer-run branches nationwide - RSPCA and Blue Cross centres and branches - Battersea (London-area and beyond) and Woodgreen (Cambridgeshire) - Local independent rescues — check they health-check, vaccinate and neuter before rehoming Most rescues list cats online with honest notes about temperament, health and the kind of home each cat needs.

PETHEALTH+ (https://pethealth.org.uk/health/rehoming-a-cat-uk): Rehoming a Rescue Cat in the UK — The adoption process and fees. According to Cats Protection, the process starts with an enquiry form of around 15 minutes covering your home and lifestyle. Staff then match you — they aim to respond within 10 days — and may arrange a meet-and-greet or a home visit. | Item | What to expect | |------|----------------| | Adoption fee | £80–£120 adult cat; £100–£120 kitten (Cats Protection; varies by region as local vet costs differ) | | Included | Vaccinations, microchip, flea and worm treatment, neutering (voucher for young kittens), full vet health check, four weeks' free pet insurance | | Renting? | Written confirmation from your landlord or housing association that cats are allowed | | Timescale | Days to weeks depending on matching; new cats arrive constantly | Cats Protection explains the fee exists because veterinary treatments have to be paid for — charging a fee rather than asking for a donation also lets the charity reclaim VAT on rehoming costs.

PETHEALTH+ (https://pethealth.org.uk/health/rehoming-a-cat-uk): Rehoming a Rescue Cat in the UK — Indoor vs outdoor: choosing the right cat. Be honest at application stage about what your home offers: - Indoor-only cats — cats with FIV, disability, deafness or very nervous temperaments are often matched to indoor homes; flats can suit them well - Cats needing outdoor access — young, confident cats and those used to roaming are matched to homes away from busy roads, ideally with a garden - Catios and cat-proofed gardens — a middle ground rescues increasingly welcome for safe outdoor time According to Cats Protection, many cats are perfectly happy living indoors provided they have space, climbing opportunities, play and windows to watch the world. Tell the rescue if you live near a main road — they will steer you towards indoor-suited cats.

Source: https://pethealth.org.uk/health/rehoming-a-cat-uk