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Rescue built on trust

Itty Bitty Kitty Tails (IBKT) is a UK-registered non-profit supporting the responsible rehabilitation and rehoming of rescued cats through trusted relationships, collaborative rescue support and carefully managed adoption pathways.

Working alongside rescuers, fosters and welfare advocates across the UAE, wider Middle East and beyond, we help cats transition safely into loving, long-term homes.

Meet our cats · How adoption works

  • 500+ cats rehomed since 2015
  • 97% stay in their home for good (fewer than 1 in 30 ever need rehoming again)
  • 10+ rescue partners
  • For life: follow-up for every cat, with a UK safety net

More than a rescue

Itty Bitty Kitty Tails was built on the belief that rescue should be responsible, transparent and rooted in long-term welfare.

What began in 2015 with Queenie and her seven kittens has grown into a network of rescuers, fosters, adopters and advocates, connected by trusted relationships and careful rehabilitation and rehoming.

Every cat deserves more than simply being "placed". They deserve preparation, understanding, safety and a home that is genuinely right for them. About us

Queenie's pick: Nemo & Luna

The Cosy Cottage Pair

Bonded pair · Young adults · A girl and a boy · Indoors only · Can go to England, Scotland or Wales · Looking for a home since November 2024

Luna and Nemo are a shy, timid pair who have found comfort and companionship in each other. Rescued separately, they now share a special bond in their calm foster home. Luna is playful and curious with her unique sea-blue eyes, while Nemo, the grumpy granddad, enjoys his quiet space but is always there when Luna needs him. Together, they’re ready to find a patient and loving family to help them continue to grow and thrive.

Meet Nemo & Luna · Apply for Nemo & Luna

In memory of Queenie, the reason IBKT exists. Read Queenie's story

Meet our cats

The newest faces looking for their person: Tiger, Brock, Apple, Wokyo. See all 30 cats looking for a home

How IBKT works

From street to sofa, done properly. Every cat follows the same path, so the match is right for the cat and for you.

  1. Rescue and assessment. We work with rescuers we trust to understand each cat's health and needs.
  2. Vet care and recovery. Vet care and time to recover come first. Adoption comes later.
  3. Foster. A foster home where they can settle and show us who they really are.
  4. Matching and adoption. Your application, a call, a home visit and references, so the match is right.
  5. For life. We stay in touch after they arrive. If it ever doesn't work out, we handle the rehoming.

Fee from £290 per cat, paid when your cat arrives. Nothing upfront and no deposits. That's a promise. Find out what the fee covers · Read the full adoption process

Safe landings

Notes from the sofa, in their own words. Read more safe landings

Cats who need help

Some journeys need a little extra help. Every gift goes straight to that cat's bill.

See every appeal

Can't adopt right now?

You can still help a cat get home. Members of the Itty Bitty Collective keep rescue turning, every month, for every cat. From £5 a month. Join the Collective

Built through community

Meaningful rescue is never done alone. Behind every successful adoption is a network of rescuers, fosters, adopters, supporters and advocates working together.

  • Foster a cat: give a cat a safe place to land while they wait for their person.
  • Safe landings: stories from cats who made it home, and the people who adopted them.
  • Partner with IBKT: rescue groups, vets and businesses, work with us to help more cats.
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