If you’ve been thinking about welcoming a new feline friend into your life, local animal shelters are experiencing exceptionally high demand for foster and rehoming spaces across Leeds.
With several regional centres - including the RSPCA at East Ardsley - recently clearing their adoption lists, Yorkshire Cat Rescue currently has 15 wonderful cats and kittens in their care who are ready to find their second chance at a forever home.
The West Yorkshire-based charity rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes hundreds of stray, abandoned, and surrendered cats each year, matching each animal to the right household environment.
Check out our gallery of 21 rescue cats looking for their forever home - room for one more this summer, Leeds?
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7. Lily (Domestic Short Hair - 11 years)
Gentle senior Lily came to the rescue after living as a stray for six months. Despite her ordeal, she is a lovely girl who is eager for a second chance at a peaceful forever home. It is unknown how she would react to other pets or children, so careful introductions would be needed, alongside indoor and outdoor access once she settles in. | Yorkshire Cat Rescue
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8. Lissy & Blissy (Domestic Short Hair - 1 year, 8 months)
Lissy and Blissy are a sweet pair looking for a home together after their previous owner was sadly unable to cope. Though they can be a little shy at first, they quickly blossom with a bit of patience. They can live with children aged 12 and over and get along with other male cats, but cannot be placed with female cats. | Yorkshire Cat Rescue
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9. Marilyn (Domestic Short Hair - 2 years)
Found straying alone and pregnant in a garden, beautiful Marilyn has finished raising her litter and is ready for a peaceful home of her own. She can be quite shy at first, but she transforms into a sweet girl who loves chin scratches and strokes once she feels secure. | Yorkshire Cat Rescue
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10. Mimi (Domestic Short Hair - 1 year, 2 months)
Beautiful Mimi is looking for a fresh start after raising her litter of kittens at the rescue. She is a sweet, outgoing, and adventurous young cat who thoroughly loves being around people. She can live with children and other pets after careful introductions. | Yorkshire Cat Rescue
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11. Popeye & Olive Oil (Domestic Short Hair - 5 years)
Found as strays, besties Popeye and Olive Oil are a friendly pair looking for a peaceful home together. Sweet Olive Oil adores human cuddles, while Popeye is a bit more reserved and needs a gentle environment to build his confidence. Because Popeye is on the shyer side, they need a child-free home with outdoor access once settled. | Yorkshire Cat Rescue
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12. Ralph & Lauren (Domestic Short Hair - 4 years)
This adorable brother-and-sister duo came into care after being left behind when their previous owners moved. Having blossomed in foster care, cheeky and inquisitive Ralph loves to play and snuggle, while quieter Lauren loves her toys and shows her own cheeky side once settled. | Yorkshire Cat Rescue