Cat Lady TNR

Rescue, love, care and repeat

About us

A Cat Charity based in Thurrock, Essex which is run solely by a dedicated team of volunteers. We have friendly and feral cats for adoption; cats of all shapes, sizes, ages and colours. We are dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of cats no matter the temperament. There really is an owner out there for every cat. All of our cats come with a lifetime rescue back up. This means that at any time of the cats life, if your circumstances were to change and you could not take care of the cat any longer, we would always welcome the cat back under our care and rescue.

We also offer a Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) programme to help control and contain the cat population. There are many cat colonies in and around Essex and it is important that they are neutered to prevent further breeding and are health checked to prevent the spread of diseases such as Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV).

Our Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) volunteers, over the years have helped well over 1000 cats and have brought hundreds of feral kittens and domestic cats into rescue for socialising and rehoming.

Our team will often be working throughout the night in order to carry out the trapping of feral cats. Traps are monitored every 3-4 hours during the night and our team work closely with feral cat carers to ensure the welfare of the cats is never compromised.

Whilst we do not charge for our Trap, Neuter, Return service, each cat we help costs approximately £60 so we do ask for donations where possible.

Did you know, many feral cat colonies we help are in double digits? Recently, we have supported many 40+ feral cat colonies.

Feral cats have different needs to their domestic relations and it’s important that these needs are taken into consideration by those carrying out TNR work. After they have been neutered, cats are then released back to their colony location, providing the area is safe for them to do so.

What we do

TNR

We offer a trap, neuter and return programme for cats, primarily feral colonies. Neutering is free of charge and at no cost to you. TNR helps stop the cycle of breeding for cats to avoid becoming overrun. Contact us if you need help with a colony of cats.

Feral placements

We always have feral cats in our care who are in need of a safe, permanent home. Feral cats cannot be rehomed in to a normal home environment and need a home where they can be free, limited human contact and have a safe space to call home. Ideally a stables, farm or rural setting are best. Feral cats are great at keeping rodent numbers down and will often hunt and bring back their owners presents.
All of our cats come fully health checked, neutered, microchipped, ear tipped,
dewormed and de flead prior to adoption.

Stray cat advice and support

We offer help and advice on stray cats too.
There are various steps we would advise on to help find the owner or determine if a cat is owned.

Cats for adoption

We have a wonderful variety of friendly cats available for adoption – from playful kittens to gentle seniors, in all sexes, personalities, and temperaments. Whether you're looking for a lively companion or a calm cuddle buddy, we’ll help you find the perfect match.

When you adopt through us, you're never alone – we offer lifelong rescue backup and ongoing support through our friendly, dedicated rescue team.

Volunteer

Our volunteers do everything from scanning found cats for microchips and putting up posters to help reunite them with their owners, to collecting deceased cats with care and compassion. Some help by transporting cats to and from veterinary appointments, while others assist with vital fundraising, trap cats as part of colony management, or pick up donated items that keep our rescue running. A key part of our adoption process also includes carrying out home checks to ensure potential adopters can provide safe, loving environments—another important and rewarding volunteer role within our team.

Cat food and donations

We would happily accept any food donations for the cats in our care.

We also offer our donations to other rescues too if we are unable to make use of what has been donated.

The work we do and service we provide relies heavily on donations, any donations you wish to make would be gratefully accepted and most of all appreciated.

Fostering

By offering a temporary, loving home, you’ll help cats recover, regain confidence, and get ready for their forever families.

We are a warm, welcoming team of experienced volunteers who are always here to support you. Our dedicated rescue team works closely with our veterinary partners to ensure every foster cat receives the care they need — and you’ll be fully supported every step of the way.

Everything is provided by the charity, including food, litter, vet care, and supplies. You simply provide the love and time.

Whether you're helping a timid cat come out of their shell, nursing one back to health, or just offering a safe place to rest, fostering is incredibly fulfilling — and it truly saves lives.

Microchip scanning

We can help scan any cat as long as the cat is approachable and local to the area we cover. We have access to all of the UK microchipping databases. If we aren’t local to you, we can offer advice of who to contact in your local area.

Cat advice

Our team is always happy to share guidance on a wide range of common cat issues. If your cat has gone missing, we can offer practical, proven tips to help bring them home. Found a cat in your area? We can advise you on how to safely approach, befriend, and support them.

We also provide advice on toileting issues, such as inappropriate urination or litter tray problems—something many cat owners face at some point. If you’re introducing a new cat to your household, we’ll help you do it gradually and calmly to reduce stress and build harmony between cats.

Some cats need time to adjust to life indoors, especially if they’ve come from the streets or difficult backgrounds

Teamwork

We offer trapping help and often team up and work together with other animal rescues, charities and welfare organisations.

Cats for adoption

Miss Penny

Female, 1 year old approx

Miss Penny is a darling little girlie who loves nothing more than to give head bops, kisses, chat to you and sit next to you on the sofa. She enjoys a little potter about outdoors in the garden. She adores her cat toys too and can often be found seeking out the cat nip.

Penny is spayed, microchipped, up to date on flea and worm treatment and has been vet checked.

If you are interested in rehoming Miss Money Penny, please contact us for a viewing. Cuddles and dreamies all welcome!

Home required below ⬇️ 🏡

🏡 Access to the outdoors / garden

🐶 No dogs or cats

🧒🏻 Older children

Olive

Female

Approx 4 years old

Sweet Olive is a beautiful girl who is just looking for a home to call her own. She was found as a stray but sadly no owner came forward for her.

She is a very chatty girl! She loves to talk to you and thrives on attention.

She enjoys lounging around and pottering about. She would like a home where she can be the only cat and be the princess that she is.

Olive is neutered, microchipped and up to date on flea and worm treatment.

If you feel Olive could be your friend and companion please contact us

Home required:

To be the only cat

No dogs

Can live with children

Access to the outside world

Meet Tuppy 🐾

Tuppy is an 18-year-old sweetheart who was sadly abandoned when her owners moved. She’s now looking for a quiet, indoor retirement home to spend her golden years surrounded by love.

She’s had a full health check and her bloods are all normal. Tuppy does have a lump under her arm, but on veterinary advice, it won’t be investigated due to her age. She’s currently comfortable and enjoying life.

Tuppy is gentle, affectionate, and loves a cosy cat bed. She purrs contentedly and just wants a peaceful home with someone kind.

Could you offer this special old girl the love and comfort she deserves? 💛

Home required:

Indoor only home

Could live with other calm cats

No dogs

No Children

Melanie Brown

Approx 10 years old

Female

Melanie Brown came in to us after being found collapsed. Thankfully, after a range of tests and some antibiotics, she has made a full recovery! She is estimated to be 10 years old and is a darling cat. She has the faintest meow and just loves to give head bops and kisses. She will always get up to greet you and loves people.

Melanie Brown does have an old injury to one of her back legs but this doesnt stop her, she just has a bit of a funny walk.

Due to her age and that she has lived all her life outside, we now want her to remain inside and enjoying those home comforts - therefore, an indoor home is a must.

She is truly adorable and whoever decides to adopt her will fall in love with her. She enjoys a cat bed and blanket to lay on.

Mel B has been spayed, healthchecked, microchipped and is up to date on flea and worm treatment.

If you are interested in adopting our beautiful mature lady, please contact us and as always, viewings welcome.

Homing required below:

Indoor home - flats welcome

No other cats

No dogs

Can live with children

Tom Tom 🐾 5 years old approx

Tom Tom is a sweet boy of 5 years old who was found straying. He is a typical tom cat who knows what he wants when he wants it! He is a big chunky boy who enjoys his food and will eat pretty much anything you put in front of him.

He likes to have meow back to you and enjoys lounging around and chilling out. He likes window watching and snoozing the day away. He is also partial to a lap and is becoming quite the lap cat. He also enjoys sitting next to you on the sofa of an evening watching telly.

He is looking for a home who will love him and talk back to him.

In return for adopting him, you’ll gain a beautiful soul who will love you every day. 💙

Tom Tom is:

✔️ Neutered

✔️ Microchipped

✔️ Up to date with flea & worm treatment

✔️ Recently vet-checked

Home required:

Outdoor access required

A good window spot to cat spy out of

To be the only cat

No dogs

Older children

Fergie 💕

Fergie is a 1 year old girl looking for a home.

She came into us after living between the bricks of houses and garages, so she’s had a bit of a rough start. Since being with us she’s settled really well and is showing what a lovely girl she is. She can be a bit nervous to begin with, but once she relaxes there’s no stopping her.

She loves a fuss, will happily chat away to you, and even enjoys a brush. She’s also very food and treat motivated!

Fergie is looking for a home where she can continue to grow in confidence and really come into her own. As a semi long-haired girl, she’ll need regular grooming to keep her coat in good condition.

Fergie is neutered, microchipped, vet checked and up to date with flea and worm treatment.

If you think Fergie might be the right fit for you, please get in touch 🐾

Home required:

Indoor only (flats welcome) or garden access

Not cat tested

No Dogs

No Children

Donation details

As a charity, we rely solely on donations to enable us to continue our vital work of rescuing and neutering. Please consider donating and supporting us in our mission to make a difference to the lives of all cats who come under our care. We aim to make a difference to the lives of feral and stray cats in saving, rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming them.

Every donation helps and we are always so grateful.

Bank account

Bank name: Lloyds

Account name: Cat Lady TNR
Account number: 33092260
Sort Code: 30-95-96

PayPal

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Leaving a legacy

Leaving a gift in your Will to Cat Lady TNR is a meaningful way to ensure your love for animals lives on.

Your legacy will help us continue our vital work—rescuing, neutering, and caring for stray and feral cats who have no one else to rely on.

Every legacy gift, large or small, makes a lasting difference.

It helps us:

Fund essential Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) work to prevent suffering and control stray cat populations
Provide veterinary care to sick or injured cats
Offer food and shelter to cat colonies
Support rescue and rehoming for cats in need
Educate and support communities to help cats live safer, healthier lives

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Rescue, love, care and repeat

About us

What we do

TNR

Feral placements

Stray cat advice and support

Cats for adoption

Volunteer

Cat food and donations

Fostering

Microchip scanning

Cat advice

Teamwork

Cats for adoption

Donation details

Bank account

PayPal

Amazon wish list

Easy Fundraising

Leaving a legacy

We are:

Best quality

24/7 Support

Competitive pricing

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Contact us

Contact Us