Cat rescue, rehoming & adoption in Essex, Kent, London & Herts

At Chestnut Cat Sanctuary & Cat Rescue Centre, we help stray, unwanted and mistreated cats and kittens to find new homes. Adopt a cat or kitten today!

We're located between Epping and Harlow in Essex - a short drive from the M11 & M25. We mainly serve London, Essex, Kent and Hertfordshire, but any area is possible, if proper cat welfare/travel arrangements can be made.

June 28th  We raised £222.49 at the Thornwood Village Festival - see the pics!
June 24th  We've updated our available single cats and paired cats pages...
May 18th  They made it! See photos of Jo & Lesley's 40km sponsored walk
May 18th  Your cat stories and photos - meet Saffy & Pipsqueak, our 5000th cat!

> Adopt a cat or kitten
We rescue and rehome hundreds of cats each year. We have cats and kittens of all shapes and sizes, that need good homes!

> Rehoming cats & kittens
If you have a cat that needs rescuing or rehoming, please read our advice pages before you think about bringing them to us.

> Cats of the Month
Meet some of our longer-term residents in stories and photos - and let's find them a nice new home!

> Contact us
We're located in the Essex countryside between Epping and Harlow - only a short drive from the M11 and M25.

Cat FAQ

Can I buy cats? Do you have kittens for sale? Do you work with the RSPCA? 
Find the answers on the Chestnut cat FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions page! 

 
24 Hour web cam facility available in boarding! See your cat from anywhere in the WORLD!
Watch your Alex from Athens, or Basil from Barbados, or Felix from France....