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

There are 15 special needs cats looking for a new home in and around Blackpool right now, listed by Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary, Freshfields Animal Rescue, PawPurrs Halfway House, Cats Guidance Rescue, Destitute Animals Shelter and StraySafe Rescue. These are cats whose rescue has noted a health condition or care need; each profile explains it.

All 15 are with rescues reachable from Blackpool, in places such as Ince Blundell, Wigan and Hindley. Each card shows the town and how far it is.

By listed age: 10 adults and 5 older cats.

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

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Chief, domestic mediumhair for adoption in Ince Blundell

Chief

4 years • Male • Domestic Mediumhair

FIV positive
Can live with:ChildrenDogs
Freshfields Animal Rescue

Ince Blundell · 21 miles

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Minnie, domestic shorthair for adoption in Ince Blundell

Minnie

12 years • Female • Domestic Shorthair

low energySkin condition
Can live with:Children
Freshfields Animal Rescue

Ince Blundell · 21 miles

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Moira, domestic cat for adoption in Wigan

Moira

16 years • Female • Domestic cat

low energyDaily medication
Cats Guidance Rescue

In foster near Wigan · 26 miles

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Alban, domestic cat for adoption in HindleyNEW

Alban

3 years • Male • Domestic cat

high energyFIV positive
Can live with:Other cats
PawPurrs Halfway House

Hindley · 28 miles

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Bugsy, domestic cat for adoption in HindleyNEW

Bugsy

3 years • Male • Domestic cat

FIV positive
PawPurrs Halfway House

Hindley · 28 miles

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Nelson, domestic cat for adoption in BoltonNEW

Nelson

3 years • Male • Domestic cat

Missing a limb
Can live with:Children
Destitute Animals Shelter

Bolton · 30 miles

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Poppy Kay, domestic shorthair for adoption in Ramsbottom

Poppy Kay

6 years • Female • Domestic Shorthair

low energySpecial diet
Can live with:ChildrenDogs
Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary

Ramsbottom · 32 miles

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Thomas, domestic shorthair for adoption in Ramsbottom

Thomas

18 years • Male • Domestic Shorthair

low energyThyroid condition
Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary

Ramsbottom · 32 miles

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Special needs cats near Blackpool right now

15 special needs cats are listed in or around Blackpool today, with 6 rescues. By age: 10 adult cats and 5 older cats. 8 are male and 7 female. The newest was added on 1 November 2026.

  • Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary at Ramsbottom, about 32 miles away: 7 special needs cats
  • Freshfields Animal Rescue at Ince Blundell, about 21 miles away: 3 special needs cats
  • PawPurrs Halfway House at Hindley, about 28 miles away: 2 special needs cats
  • Cats Guidance Rescue at Wigan, about 26 miles away: 1 special needs cat
  • Destitute Animals Shelter at Bolton, about 30 miles away: 1 special needs cat
  • StraySafe Rescue at Greater Manchester: 1 special needs cat

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Special needs cats in Blackpool: your questions

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

As of 8 November 2026, 15 special needs cats are listed for adoption in and around Blackpool on LocalPetFinder, from Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary, Freshfields Animal Rescue, PawPurrs Halfway House, Cats Guidance Rescue, Destitute Animals Shelter and StraySafe Rescue. All are with rescues reachable from Blackpool, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

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

As of 8 November 2026, Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary (at Ramsbottom, about 32 miles away): 7, Freshfields Animal Rescue (at Ince Blundell, about 21 miles away): 3, PawPurrs Halfway House (at Hindley, about 28 miles away): 2, Cats Guidance Rescue (at Wigan, about 26 miles away): 1, Destitute Animals Shelter (at Bolton, about 30 miles away): 1 and StraySafe Rescue (at Greater Manchester): 1. By age, that is 10 adult cats and 5 older cats. The newest was added on 1 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

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

The special needs cats listed in and around Blackpool today are with Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary at Ramsbottom, about 32 miles away (7), Freshfields Animal Rescue at Ince Blundell, about 21 miles away (3), PawPurrs Halfway House at Hindley, about 28 miles away (2) and 3 other rescues; 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 Blackpool?

As of 8 November 2026, the special needs cats listed in and around Blackpool are with Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary at Ramsbottom, about 32 miles away (7), Freshfields Animal Rescue at Ince Blundell, about 21 miles away (3), PawPurrs Halfway House at Hindley, about 28 miles away (2), Cats Guidance Rescue at Wigan, about 26 miles away (1) and 2 other rescues. The nearest to Blackpool is Freshfields Animal Rescue at Ince Blundell, about 21 miles away. You can also see special needs cats across Lancashire. 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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