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Northern Ireland Cat Centre We are Cats Protection, the UK's largest cat welfare charity, based in Belfast. We're running solely on appointment basis.
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If you have any questions, please give us a call! An adoption fee of £75 per adult cat and £95 per kitten is charged. This fee goes towards the care the cat has already received while at the adoption centre. On average the Belfast Adoption Centre spends approximately £150 - £200 on each cat in its care. Cats Protection does not receive funding from any government or lottery bodies and therefore relies on donations from the kind public and adopters to allow us to continue the vital work that we do. All adopted cats will have received the following treatments:

- A thorough veterinary examination
- Have received at least their 1st vaccination
- Treated for worms and fleas
- Neutered (if old enough)
- Microchipped

Adopters will also receive 4 weeks free insurance from Petplan upon adoption.

On October 18th, we are having a “drop-in day” with no appointment necessary. If you’re interested in:- Seeing our facil...
12/10/2026

On October 18th, we are having a “drop-in day” with no appointment necessary. If you’re interested in:

- Seeing our facilities🏠
- Adoption🐈
- Hearing about our services like Cat Guardians and Paws to Listen🥰
- Trap, neuter, return work 💉
- Volunteering👫
- Cat advice 📚
- Lots more! 👍
Please call in from 11am-3pm.

Our drop-in day earlier this year was such an amazing success and we loved seeing everyone, we can't wait to welcome you all again!🥰

*Please note cats cannot be reserved on this day, but application forms can be filled in.*

Decorate and Sip🧁Fancy signing up to our decorate and sip workshop? Get creative and decorate six cupcakes with help fro...
10/10/2026

Decorate and Sip🧁

Fancy signing up to our decorate and sip workshop? Get creative and decorate six cupcakes with help from a local baker! Bring your friends and family and join us for a fun, creative evening where you get to design your very own box of cupcakes at the Northern Ireland Cat Centre 🧁

https://www.cats.org.uk/BelfastDecorate&Sip

✨Twilight Abseil✨Sign up to our twilight abseil on 12 November!🥰 Step outside your comfort zone, create incredible memor...
09/10/2026

✨Twilight Abseil✨

Sign up to our twilight abseil on 12 November!🥰 Step outside your comfort zone, create incredible memories, and see Belfast from new heights all while raising money for cats and kittens across NI!😻

https://www.cats.org.uk/BelfastTwilightAbseil

✨Wish List✨Here at the centre we have so many cats and kittens in care, while we do our best to meet all their needs, we...
06/10/2026

✨Wish List✨

Here at the centre we have so many cats and kittens in care, while we do our best to meet all their needs, we cannot be with them all the time. This is where enrichment comes in to keep the cats / kittens entertained.

However, to do this we need enrichment items such as tunnels, scratchers and toys. If you would like donate / buy some of these items for us please see our amazon wish list.

World Animal Day is celebrated each year on October 4th. This years theme is "see the world through their eyes" and unde...
04/10/2026

World Animal Day is celebrated each year on October 4th. This years theme is "see the world through their eyes" and understanding how cats experience the world can help us to make kinder choices for them👀

A rescue cat doesn't understand why their home has changed and why they have found themselves in here with us. They don't understand why visitors come and go but they stay for weeks or sometimes months. And it really does shape their behaviour.

A hiding cat isn't difficult, they're trying to make themselves feel safe in an unsure environment. A hissing cat isn't mean, they just need time and someone to be patient with them. A cat who doesn't want to be touched isn't unlovable, they're trying to communicate a boundary.

This World Animal Day, we encourage everyone to try and listen to what any animal, pet or stray, are really trying to tell you and give them patience, choice and safety to communicate the way they know how❤️

🐈Meet Moana 🐈This lovely girl is 1 years old and whilst she may not be as small as a kitten, she is still adorable!One g...
03/10/2026

🐈Meet Moana 🐈

This lovely girl is 1 years old and whilst she may not be as small as a kitten, she is still adorable!

One great thing about getting a cat who is around the 1-year-old mark is that their unique personalities have started to come out. 😻

Moana is a loveable character who wants nothing more than a human best friend. She is a very affectionate cat who has the best purrs and loves a chat. She is always straight out for cuddles and will follow you around wanting fuss. She can super playful and will chase fishing rod toys, balls and string. She is very energetic, with her around you would never be bored. 🥰

Moana prefers human company and would not do well in a home with another cat.

If you feel you have room in your heart for this lovely lady why not come say hello :)
https://www.cats.org.uk/northern-ireland-cat-centre -67291

Homed and Happy🏠Unfortunately during the month of September, we had to close our centre doors for a few weeks due to an ...
01/10/2026

Homed and Happy🏠

Unfortunately during the month of September, we had to close our centre doors for a few weeks due to an outbreak of cold and flu. This meant that cats were not able to have visitors or go home for their own safety due to a risk of spreading it💔

However, after a difficult month, we are happy to say that 32 cats were able to find their new homes and we are very delighted to see them settling in💛

A big thank you to Mid-Antrim Animal Sanctuary for welcoming us to deliver our brand-new "Back to Basics: What Are Cats ...
30/09/2026

A big thank you to Mid-Antrim Animal Sanctuary for welcoming us to deliver our brand-new "Back to Basics: What Are Cats Telling Us?" course! 🐾

Understanding feline communication is key to providing the best possible care, and it was wonderful to spend time with such a dedicated team exploring what cats are telling us through their behaviour and body language.

This session was coordinated by Stephanie Scott, our Cat Welfare Engagement Officer, who has been working closely with rescues across Northern Ireland to build supportive, practical relationships.
If your rescue or animal welfare organisation would like to explore opportunities to work together or find out more about training, please contact Stephanie Scott at [email protected]

Address

270 Belfast Road
Belfast
BT161UE

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

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+442890480202

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