Cats Trust Adoption and Protection CLG

Cats Trust Adoption and Protection Company Limited by Guarantee (Charity No. 20206641) is a national animal‑welfare charity dedicated to improving the lives of stray, feral and community cats across Ireland. Founded in 2010 by Catriona Leahy as Aughrim Cat Rescue, the organisation now operates a network of volunteers who carry out Trap‑Neuter‑Return (TNR) programmes, foster and socialise kittens, and rehome cats in need. Their work focuses on the over‑population crisis – an estimated 730,000 homeless cats nationwide – by providing humane, low‑stress solutions for cats living in back gardens, lanes, farms, car parks and other urban and rural settings.

The Trust’s core services include TNR cycles in County Wicklow, County Wexford and County Carlow, with outreach extending to South Dublin, Kilkenny and Kildare. In addition to direct cat care, Cats Trust runs education and community‑support initiatives, raising public awareness and lobbying for stronger animal‑protection legislation. By combining hands‑on rescue with advocacy, the charity strives to create safer, healthier environments for both cats and the communities they share.