Dorset Cat Centre

01/12/2025

🐾Who are the lucky recipients behind the door of Day 1 in our 2025 Dorset Cats Protection Advent Calendar? 🐈‍⬛
Say hello to kittens Perry & Mason! This super sweet playful pair are looking forward to soon being ready for adoption.

For more information on cats available for adoption at the centre, visit https://www.cats.org.uk/dorset

To buy a gift for cats in care this Christmas, visit; https://www.amazon.co.uk/registry/wishlist/1DAXNM91PI0NB?

To help us help cats like Perry & Mason, you can donate to our Christmas Advent appeal here; https://www.justgiving.com/page/dorset-cat-centre-12-cats-of-christmas-2025

Help us help make this season brighter for cats in care this Christmas time.

29/11/2025

We’re participating in the Pets Foundation's Santa Paws Appeal! We’re being supported by Branksome Pets at Home. Visit between 1st and 24th December to support us, donate, and meet some of our lovely fundraisers!

28/11/2025

🖤 Black Friday is here — and we need your help! 🖤

If you’re shopping the sales this weekend, please consider adding one more item to your basket… something from our Amazon Wishlist!

Every purchase, big or small, helps us care for the animals who rely on us every single day. Your kindness truly makes a difference. 💙🐾

👉 Shop our wishlist here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/registry/wishlist/1DAXNM91PI0NB

Thank you so much for your incredible support! 💙🐾
Feel free to share this post to help us reach more wonderful supporters! 🙏

27/11/2025

🐾 identibase x Cats Protection: Keep Your Cat Safe 🐾

identibase and Cats Protection are working together to help you check which microchip database holds your pet’s details — and whether they’re up to date.

Why it matters:
• Microchips are the best way to reunite lost cats with their keepers
• Out-of-date details mean missed reunions
• You could face a £500 fine if your info isn’t current
• Knowing your database saves time if your cat goes missing

Microchipping could be the difference between lost and found. Even indoor cats should be microchipped — accidents happen!

Already microchipped? Great! Now make sure your details are correct:

1️⃣ Find your cat’s microchip number (your vet can help)
2️⃣ Check the database here 👉 identibase.co.uk/catsprotection
3️⃣ Update your address or phone number if needed
4️⃣ Learn more: https://www.cats.org.uk/help-and-advice/neutering-and-vaccinations/microchipping-your-cat

Let’s give every cat the best chance of finding their way home. ❤️🐾

26/11/2025

🎄🎅 It’s Raffle Season at Dorset Cat Centre! 🎅🎄
The festive spirit is in full swing, and what better way to celebrate than with our Christmas Raffle — all to help the cats and kittens who need us most this winter! 🐾❄️

🎟️ Tickets are just £1 each, and every single one goes towards food, care, and cosy beds for our rescue cats. 💕

🎁 Fantastic prizes to be won:
🥇 1st Prize – A fabulous Christmas Hamper
🥈 2nd Prize – A Super Mario LEGO Set
🥉 3rd Prize – A charming Disney Puzzle

✨ Your support makes a world of difference — and you could win something wonderful too! ✨

👉 Get your tickets here: playforcats.cats.org.uk/ferndown/Dorset-Cat-Centre-Christmas-Raffle-2025

Thank you for helping us give every cat the love and care they deserve this Christmas. 🎁🐱❤️

25/11/2025

💛 KITTY’S HAPPY ENDING – PART TWO! 💛

We just had to share a little update on our lovely Kitty! 🐱✨
Her wonderful new owner has kindly sent us some photos of Kitty settling into her forever home — and we couldn’t be happier to see her looking so content.

After 269 days in our care, it’s heart-warming to know she’s already made herself comfortable… and of course, she’s claimed a prime spot on the back of the sofa as her own! 😸🛋️

A huge thank you to her new owner for the lovely update. Seeing our cats thriving in their new homes means the world to us.

If you’d like to adopt a cat of your own, please take a look at our website: cats.org.uk/dorset
💛🐾

Here’s to a lifetime of cosy naps and love, Kitty! 💕

25/11/2025

🖤 Black Friday is coming up! 🖤

If you’re planning to do some online shopping, did you know you can support our vital work at no extra cost to you?

By using easyfundraising, every purchase you make means a donation to us — all while you shop as normal. It’s simple, free, and makes a huge difference to the cats in our care. 🐾💛

👉 Sign up here: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/catsprotectiondorset/

Thank you so much for helping us continue our important work! 💙🐾

Help us when you shop with 7,000+ brands. Join now.

24/11/2025

🎄✨ Our 2026 Calendars Are Here! ✨🎄

Looking for the purrfect Christmas gift? 🐾
We’ve got our brand-new 2026 calendars in stock, along with lots of other wonderful items that are ideal for festive gifting!

🛍️ Visit our shop between 12–4pm Thursday to Tuesday
❌ Closed on Wednesdays

Every penny raised goes directly toward supporting our work caring for cats in need. Your purchases truly make a difference. 💛

Pop in, say hello, and pick up something special! 🎁🐱

24/11/2025

🏃‍♂️🌊 Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge – Early Bird Discount! 🌊🏃‍♀️

Ready for an unforgettable adventure? The Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge is back for 2026 — and the early bird discount is ON!

🔥 Get 50% OFF registration fees when you sign up before the end of November.
Use code 50%CHARITY at checkout!

Join 3,000 adventurers of all ages and experience levels as you walk, jog or run the spectacular Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.

📅 16–17 May 2026
📍 Corfe Castle → Bridport
💷 Registration: £20–£199 | Fundraising target: £70–£575

Choose your challenge:
• 10k, 25k, 50k or 100k
• Walk, jog or run — your challenge, your way!

What’s included:
✅ Free t-shirt
✅ Free food & drink at covered rest stops
✅ Fully sign-posted route
✅ Medics & marshal support
✅ Special medal + finish-line celebration
✅ Full fundraising support

Take on an epic challenge, enjoy stunning coastal scenery, and make a real difference. 🌟

👉 Sign up here: https://www.cats.org.uk/JurassicCoast

23/11/2025

🎉 A HUGE thank you to Heather! 🎉

Thank you so much for your generous donation from our Amazon Wishlist — we are very grateful for the Cait Sense Wellness Centres you purchased; we know the cats in our care will love using them! Your support means the world to us. 💛

If anyone else would like to help, you can browse our wishlist here:
👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/registry/wishlist/1DAXNM91PI0NB

Thank you for supporting us! 🐾💙

22/11/2025

🐾 New Arrivals at Cats Protection Dorset! 🐾
It’s been a busy week here and we’ve welcomed lots of new feline faces. They’re not quite ready for their forever homes just yet — everyone is still settling in, learning the routine, and enjoying some much-needed comfort and care.

One of our newcomers, Yoda, has already made himself very at home… and has decided his bed is best enjoyed upside down! 😸🛏️ (We can’t argue — he looks rather pleased with himself!)

What better way to spend a rainy day than snuggled up in a warm bed with the underfloor heating on? 🌧️💛

Keep an eye on our page for updates as these lovely cats grow in confidence and get ready to find their new families. 🐱💕

You can view all of the cats ready to find new homes here: https://www.cats.org.uk/dorset

21/11/2025

🎉 HAPPY NEWS ALERT! 🎉
After 269 days in our care, our beautiful Kitty has finally found her forever home! 🐾💛

This gorgeous lady has been patiently waiting for the perfect home to come along — and we’re absolutely over the moon that her day has finally arrived. 🏡✨

Thank you to everyone who shared her posts, sent her love, and rooted for her along the way. Your support truly makes moments like this possible.

Have the happiest life, Kitty — you deserve all the love in the world! 💕🐱