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Rescue kittens for adoption and rehoming in and around Belfast

There are 10 kittens looking for a new home in and around Belfast right now, listed by Kumiko Cat Lounge, Paws and People, Almost Home Animal Rescue NI and Petal's Place Cat Rescue. Kittens here are cats whose listed age is 12 months or under.

5 in Belfast itself and 5 within about 25 miles, in places such as Moira and Banbridge. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of Belfast.

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

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Huxley, domestic cat for adoption in BelfastNEW

Huxley

1 year • Male • Domestic cat

Can live with:ChildrenOther cats
Kumiko Cat Lounge· Belfast
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Mim, domestic cat for adoption in BelfastNEW

Mim

1 year • Female • Domestic cat

Can live with:ChildrenDogsOther cats
Kumiko Cat Lounge· Belfast
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Tony, domestic cat for adoption in BelfastNEW

Tony

1 year • Male • Domestic cat

Can live with:Children
Kumiko Cat Lounge· Belfast
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Trudy, domestic cat for adoption in BelfastNEW

Trudy

9 months • Female • Domestic cat

high energy
Can live with:ChildrenDogsOther cats
Kumiko Cat Lounge· Belfast
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Elroy, domestic cat for adoption in MoiraNEW

Elroy

5 months • Male • Domestic cat

high energy
Can live with:Other cats
Almost Home Animal Rescue NI

Moira · 14 miles

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Happy Feet, domestic cat for adoption in BanbridgeNEW

Happy Feet

11 months • Male • Domestic cat

high energy
Can live with:ChildrenOther cats
Petal's Place Cat Rescue

Banbridge · 22 miles

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Binx, domestic cat for adoption in BanbridgeNEW

Binx

3 months • Female • Domestic cat

high energy
Can live with:ChildrenDogsOther cats
Paws and People

Banbridge · 22 miles

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Sabrina, domestic cat for adoption in BanbridgeNEW

Sabrina

9 months • Female • Domestic cat

high energy
Can live with:ChildrenDogsOther cats
Paws and People

Banbridge · 22 miles

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Kittens near Belfast right now

10 kittens are listed in or around Belfast today, with 4 rescues. 5 are in Belfast itself and 5 with rescues around it. 6 are male and 4 female. The newest was added on 6 November 2026.

  • Kumiko Cat Lounge in Belfast: 5 kittens
  • Paws and People at Banbridge, about 22 miles away: 3 kittens
  • Almost Home Animal Rescue NI at Moira, about 14 miles away: 1 kitten
  • Petal's Place Cat Rescue at Banbridge, about 22 miles away: 1 kitten

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Young cats around Belfast this autumn

When we looked on 6 November 2026, the youngest were at Paws and People in Banbridge: Binx and Salem, both 3 months old. Almost Home Animal Rescue NI at Moira had Elroy and Ellie at around 18 to 20 weeks, and Assisi Animal Sanctuary at Conlig had three young cats, every one of them already reserved.

Roads, pairs and microchips

Belfast Kitten Rescue won't place a cat near a busy road unless its write-up says it can stay indoors. Almost Home asks on its form whether you would take a bonded pair. In Northern Ireland chipping a cat is your choice, though nidirect advises it.

What a kitten costs from a Belfast rescue

Assisi asks £100 for a cat or kitten; Paws and People's kittens were £50 and Belfast Kitten Rescue's cats £90 on PAW that day. Searched "kittens for sale Belfast"? Northern Ireland has no Lucy's Law yet (DAERA), so see any bought kitten with its mother first, and report a doubtful seller to Report Fraud.

Each rescue sets its own adoption fee, and 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. The fee usually covers neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations, and each rescue confirms its own fee.

The law in Northern Ireland

  • Microchipping cats. In Northern Ireland, microchipping a cat is a choice rather than a legal requirement: gov.uk says owners in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland "can choose to microchip" their cat. Compulsory cat microchipping applies in England only.
  • Lucy's Law: buying a kitten. Northern Ireland does not yet have Lucy's Law, so third-party sales of kittens are not banned there yet. DAERA announced on 7 October 2026 that Northern Ireland's own version has been approved and that it intends to bring the regulations forward by the end of 2026, with a lead-in period before they apply (DAERA).

Guides for kitten adopters in Belfast

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Popular kittens by breed in Belfast

Looking for a particular breed? Each page lists that breed in and around Belfast, adults and kittens alike. Breed labels on rescue listings are often a best guess, so read each profile.

Kittens in Belfast: your questions

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How many kittens are available for adoption in Belfast?

As of 8 November 2026, 10 kittens are listed for adoption in and around Belfast on LocalPetFinder, from Kumiko Cat Lounge, Paws and People, Almost Home Animal Rescue NI and Petal's Place Cat Rescue. That is 5 in Belfast itself and 5 with rescues within about 25 miles, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

Which rescues near Belfast have kittens right now, and how old are they?

As of 8 November 2026, Kumiko Cat Lounge (in Belfast): 5, Paws and People (at Banbridge, about 22 miles away): 3, Almost Home Animal Rescue NI (at Moira, about 14 miles away): 1 and Petal's Place Cat Rescue (at Banbridge, about 22 miles away): 1. The newest was added on 6 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

Do kittens need to be microchipped?

Only in England, where cats must be microchipped before they are 20 weeks old. In Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland microchipping a cat is your choice. Check the kitten's profile or ask the rescue whether it has been chipped.

Are rescue kittens vaccinated and neutered when I adopt them?

At the large charities, the fee pays for that vet work. Cats Protection says its cats are vaccinated, microchipped, flea and worm treated and neutered (or come with a neutering voucher if they are young kittens), with a vet health check and four weeks' free insurance. Smaller rescues set their own terms, so ask what a particular kitten has had and whether a vaccination or neutering is still due.

Can I adopt two kittens together in Belfast?

As of 8 November 2026, none of the 10 kittens listed in and around Belfast is marked by its rescue as part of a pair to be adopted together, but you can ask a rescue whether two kittens could go home with you. Each rescue sets its own fee for a pair, so ask what it charges. Cats their rescue lists as a bonded pair are on our bonded cats page.

Are the kittens in Belfast good with children and other pets?

It depends on the cat, not its size or age. As of 8 November 2026, the rescues mark 9 of the 10 kittens listed in and around Belfast as able to live with children, 8 with other cats and 5 with dogs. Where a profile says nothing, ask the rescue, and supervise early meetings with children whatever the cat.

How much does it cost to adopt a kitten in Belfast?

The kittens listed in and around Belfast today are with Kumiko Cat Lounge in Belfast (5), Paws and People at Banbridge, about 22 miles away (3), Almost Home Animal Rescue NI at Moira, about 14 miles away (1) and 1 other rescue; each profile shows that rescue's fee. Each rescue sets its own adoption fee, and 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. The fee usually covers neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations, and each rescue confirms its own fee.

Are there kittens for sale in Belfast?

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every kitten on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 10 kittens listed in and around Belfast today are with Kumiko Cat Lounge in Belfast (5), Paws and People at Banbridge, about 22 miles away (3), Almost Home Animal Rescue NI at Moira, about 14 miles away (1) and 1 other rescue, and each rescue shows its own fee on the profile. For comparison, Cats Protection says £100 to £120 for a kitten on average.

Where can I buy a kitten in Belfast, and should I?

Not here: we only list cats with rescues, so every kitten listed here is adopted for the rescue's fee, which usually covers vet work already done. Whether to buy is your choice. Adopting means the rescue can tell you what it knows about the kitten's history and health before you apply. If you decide to buy a pedigree kitten, Cats Protection suggests a breeder registered with a breed association such as the GCCF, and seeing the kitten with its mother at home rather than buying from a video or social media advert.

Can I get a free kitten to a good home in Belfast, or one under £100?

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 10 kittens listed in and around Belfast today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; the nearest rescue is Kumiko Cat Lounge in Belfast. At the large cat charities, fees for one cat are under £200: Cats Protection says £80 to £120 on average for an adult cat and £100 to £120 for a kitten. An animal offered "free to a good home" is usually a private advert rather than a rescue.

Is there a kitten rescue near me in Belfast?

As of 8 November 2026, the kittens listed in and around Belfast are with Kumiko Cat Lounge in Belfast (5), Paws and People at Banbridge, about 22 miles away (3), Almost Home Animal Rescue NI at Moira, about 14 miles away (1) and Petal's Place Cat Rescue at Banbridge, about 22 miles away (1). The nearest to Belfast is Kumiko Cat Lounge in Belfast. You can also see kittens across Northern Ireland. 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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