Cat Rescues
The organizations listed below serve communities throughout Eastern North Carolina by providing rescue, adoption, fostering, and placement services for cats and kittens in need. Whether you're hoping to add a feline companion to your family, support rescue efforts through volunteering or fostering, or need assistance rehoming a cat, these rescues can provide guidance and assistance. Please note that rescue capacity is often limited, and intake availability may vary based on available foster homes, funding, and resources.
If you need to rehome a cat, your chances of securing rescue assistance may improve if you can:
Every rescue has its own policies and capacity limitations, so contact multiple organizations and be prepared for waitlists or alternative recommendations.
If you need to rehome a cat, your chances of securing rescue assistance may improve if you can:
- Provide current veterinary records.
- Ensure the cat is spayed or neutered.
- Have the cat up to date on vaccinations.
- Share information about the cat's personality, medical history, and behavior.
- Provide clear, recent photos.
- Make a donation to help offset the cost of care, if you are able.
- Continue fostering the cat until placement is available.
- Assist with transportation if needed.
Every rescue has its own policies and capacity limitations, so contact multiple organizations and be prepared for waitlists or alternative recommendations.