About Alley Cats Ripon
Alley Cats Ripon is a small, volunteer-run cat rescue based in Ripon, North Yorkshire. We rescue stray, abandoned and unwanted cats and kittens, care for them, and find them loving forever homes.
Run entirely by volunteers and funded by donations, we rely on the generosity of our local community to continue our work. Every cat in our care receives food, shelter, veterinary treatment and lots of love while we look for their perfect match.
Rescue
Taking in cats with nowhere else to go.
Care
Food, shelter and veterinary treatment for every cat.
Rehome
Finding the right forever home for every cat.
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#AdoptDontShop
Every cat we rehome has already been neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, treated for fleas & worms, and vet-checked — our adoption fee covers what that care actually costs, nothing more.
The real cost of a free kitten
- Castration / Spay£115 – £160
- Microchipping£30
- Flea & worm treatment£20
- Vaccinations£80
- Vet consultation£60
The cost of a rescue cat
Once you factor in neutering, chipping, vaccs and a vet check yourself, a “free” cat typically ends up costing more than adopting:
£135
kittens under 1 year
£110
cats over 1 year
Help us help them
Every donation goes towards food, vet bills and shelter for cats in our care. Even a small gift makes a big difference.