The RSPCA Stapeley Grange cattery in Nantwich is desperate for new homes to cope with rising numbers of abandoned and stray cats and kittens.
Staff at the London Road facility fear the centre is reaching crisis point unless more people come forward to offer homes.
There are currently 70 cats and kittens at the cattery, 33 of which have been signed off for re-homing.
But the problem is increasing as more cats are coming in and fewer are being adopted.
Centre manager Lee Stewart said: “2013 is proving a difficult year for cats and we are in the midst of a cat crisis – we have more cats than ever before needing new homes.
“We are getting to the stage where we are unable to offer places for cats which have been picked up by RSPCA inspectors because we are completely full.
“And we can only make new space by finding new homes for the cats currently in our care.
“We really need the public’s help and if anyone is thinking about taking on a cat, please come to the RSPCA first.
“We have so many looking for new homes and desperate for a second chance.
“They have come in to our care through no fault of their own – and we really want them to find new loving homes where they can live out the rest of their lives in peace and comfort.”
Among the older cats looking for new homes is Mindy who is around six to eight years old.
She was found abandoned in Middlewich and was straying for some time and was not in the best of health.
Also looking for a new home is Marmaduke, a six year old male, who has been in the centre’s care twice.
He acted as a blood donor to help other cats in need of a blood transfusion. He is a handsome friendly and very affectionate cat.
And finally there are Bruce and Dave – who are brother and sister (despite their manly names!) and just over six years old. They came to the RSPCA after their owner was unable to keep them.
It costs around £70 to adopt a cat or £80 for a kitten but they are neutered, micro-chipped and vaccinated.
Money helps towards the costs of caring for them while they are at the centre.
To find out more about the cats at the centre visit www.rspca.org.uk/stapeleycattery
I currently have one cat after losing one recently, the sister of the current cat – both 15 years old. We got them from the cat protection league. We had two further cats in that time, both from cats charities, but they both went missing. I am stunned that the RSPCA is asking £70 for cat and £80 for kitten adoption – they are shooting themselves in the foot here. We always paid for our cats – which showed commitment and ability to pay – but those prices are just silly.