Cats Protection recognises the need to make the process of adopting a cat as quick and as easy as possible and this pilot homing centre will bring a modern approach to finding homes for unwanted cats.

Located in Ferndown, just outside Bournemouth, the homing centre will take in cats that are ready for adoption from volunteer-run branches in the surrounding area. This homing centre will provide an easy-to-reach, visible and modern environment for cats and kittens in need of homes.

Due to open in early 2010, the Ferndown Homing Centre will house 24 homing pens, five holding pens and three isolation pens. The homing pens will be in a courtyard style, ensuring each one has an open landscaped aspect.

The homing centre will offer visitors all the information and advice about cat care they need. It will also provide space for Cats Protection volunteers and staff to meet, a retail area, opportunities for school visits and other educational activities. We hope Ferndown Homing Centre will be an important part of the local community.

See our plans for the centre

This pilot scheme may form a template for future Cats Protection homing centres across the UK. Please help us make it a reality by supporting our appeal!

We urgently need your help to reach our target. Here's how you can make a difference and play a part in this exciting new Homing Centre.

Make a donation

By making a gift – no matter how large or small – you will help abandoned cats find the new lives they deserve. Plus you will be joining the centre’s 'Ribbon of Paws'. Donate today!

Become a ‘Friend of Ferndown’

A special group of benefactors who wish to help make the centre a reality. Read more

Sponsorship opportunities

There are also a number of sponsorship opportunities available. Find out more

Corporate sponsorship

We are also offering a range of partnership opportunities. Discover more

Give a little time

Join our volunteers and help us raise our appeal target. Whether it’s holding a collection or arranging a coffee morning. If you can spare a few hours, we would love to hear from you. Contact us

However you choose to support our appeal, you will be helping to build and equip the Ferndown Homing Centre and, in turn, allowing us to help give thousands more cats a brighter future.

 

Thank you for your support!