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Special needs rescue cats for adoption and rehoming in and around Barnsley

There are 3 special needs cats looking for a new home in and around Barnsley right now, listed by Thornberry Animal Sanctuary and Pawprints Cat Rescue. These are cats whose rescue has noted a health condition or care need; each profile explains it.

All 3 are with rescues reachable from Barnsley, in places such as North Anston and Bradford. Each card shows the town and how far it is.

By listed age: 2 adults and 1 older cat.

Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.

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Flash, domestic shorthair for adoption in North Anston

Flash

11 years • Male • Domestic Shorthair

low energyFIV positive
Thornberry Animal Sanctuary

North Anston · 17 miles

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Hugo, domestic shorthair for adoption in North Anston

Hugo

3 years • Male • Domestic Shorthair

Allergies
Can live with:Children
Thornberry Animal Sanctuary

North Anston · 17 miles

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Rufus, domestic cat for adoption in Bradford

Rufus

Middle Aged • Male • Domestic cat

low energyFIV positive
Pawprints Cat Rescue

Bradford · 20 miles

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Special needs cats near Barnsley right now

3 special needs cats are listed in or around Barnsley today, with 2 rescues. By age: 2 adult cats and 1 older cat. All 3 are male. The newest was added on 13 October 2026.

  • Thornberry Animal Sanctuary at North Anston, about 17 miles away: 2 special needs cats
  • Pawprints Cat Rescue at Bradford, about 20 miles away: 1 special needs cat

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Special needs cats in Barnsley: your questions

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How many special needs cats are available for adoption in Barnsley?

As of 8 November 2026, 3 special needs cats are listed for adoption in and around Barnsley on LocalPetFinder, from Thornberry Animal Sanctuary and Pawprints Cat Rescue. All are with rescues reachable from Barnsley, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

Which rescues near Barnsley have special needs cats right now, and how old are they?

As of 8 November 2026, Thornberry Animal Sanctuary (at North Anston, about 17 miles away): 2 and Pawprints Cat Rescue (at Bradford, about 20 miles away): 1. By age, that is 2 adult cats and 1 older cat. The newest was added on 13 October 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

How much does it cost to adopt a special needs cat in Barnsley?

The special needs cats listed in and around Barnsley today are with Thornberry Animal Sanctuary at North Anston, about 17 miles away (2) and Pawprints Cat Rescue at Bradford, about 20 miles away (1); each profile shows that rescue's fee. Each rescue sets its own adoption fee. Cats Protection says you can expect to pay £80 to £120 on average for an adult cat and £100 to £120 for a kitten, varying between its branches, and Blue Cross fees start from £150 for cats aged 4 months to 7 years. The fee usually covers neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations, and each rescue confirms its own fee.

Is there a special needs cat rescue near me in Barnsley?

As of 8 November 2026, the special needs cats listed in and around Barnsley are with Thornberry Animal Sanctuary at North Anston, about 17 miles away (2) and Pawprints Cat Rescue at Bradford, about 20 miles away (1). The nearest to Barnsley is Thornberry Animal Sanctuary at North Anston, about 17 miles away. You can also see special needs cats across South Yorkshire. To see what is closest to you, search by postcode with the pet finder on our home page. To hear when one is listed, set up an email alert on this page.

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