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Older rescue cats for adoption and rehoming in and around Bolton

There are 12 older cats looking for a new home in and around Bolton right now, listed by Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary, Tails Animal Rescue, Carla Lane Animals in Need, Cats Guidance Rescue, Destitute Animals Shelter, Freshfields Animal Rescue, PawPurrs Halfway House, Society for Abandoned Animals and Warrington Animal Welfare. Older cats here are cats whose listed age is 10 years or more.

1 in Bolton itself and 11 more reachable from it, in places such as Ramsbottom, Hindley and Wigan. Each card shows the town and how far it is.

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George, domestic cat for adoption in Bolton

George

13 years • Male • Domestic cat

low energy
Can live with:Children
Destitute Animals Shelter· Bolton
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Thomas, domestic shorthair for adoption in Ramsbottom

Thomas

18 years • Male • Domestic Shorthair

low energyThyroid condition
Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary

Ramsbottom · 7 miles

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Leo, domestic longhair for adoption in Ramsbottom

Leo

10 years • Male • Domestic Longhair

low energyDental care
Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary

Ramsbottom · 7 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 · 9 miles

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Stacy, domestic shorthair for adoption in Warrington

Stacy

11 years • Female • Domestic Shorthair

low energyThyroid condition
Warrington Animal Welfare

Warrington · 15 miles

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Bobby, domestic shorthair for adoption in MellingNEW

Bobby

15 years • Male • Domestic Shorthair

low energy
Carla Lane Animals in Need

Melling · 21 miles

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Older cats near Bolton right now

12 older cats are listed in or around Bolton today, with 9 rescues. 1 is in Bolton itself and 11 with rescues around it. 5 are male and 7 female. The newest was added on 4 November 2026.

  • Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary at Ramsbottom, about 7 miles away: 3 older cats
  • Tails Animal Rescue at Northwich, about 22 miles away: 2 older cats
  • Destitute Animals Shelter in Bolton: 1 older cat
  • PawPurrs Halfway House at Hindley, about 7 miles away: 1 older cat
  • Cats Guidance Rescue at Wigan, about 9 miles away: 1 older cat
  • Society for Abandoned Animals at Stretford, about 10 miles away: 1 older cat
  • Warrington Animal Welfare at Warrington, about 15 miles away: 1 older cat
  • Carla Lane Animals in Need at Melling, about 21 miles away: 1 older cat
  • and 1 more rescue

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Older cats in Bolton: your questions

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How many older cats are available for adoption in Bolton?

As of 8 November 2026, 12 older cats are listed for adoption in and around Bolton on LocalPetFinder, from Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary, Tails Animal Rescue, Carla Lane Animals in Need, Cats Guidance Rescue, Destitute Animals Shelter, Freshfields Animal Rescue, PawPurrs Halfway House, Society for Abandoned Animals and Warrington Animal Welfare. That is 1 in Bolton itself and 11 with rescues reachable from Bolton, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

Which rescues near Bolton have older cats right now, and how old are they?

As of 8 November 2026, Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary (at Ramsbottom, about 7 miles away): 3, Tails Animal Rescue (at Northwich, about 22 miles away): 2, Destitute Animals Shelter (in Bolton): 1, PawPurrs Halfway House (at Hindley, about 7 miles away): 1, Cats Guidance Rescue (at Wigan, about 9 miles away): 1 and Society for Abandoned Animals (at Stretford, about 10 miles away): 1, and 3 more. The newest was added on 4 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

What age counts as an older cat?

On LocalPetFinder, an older cat is one whose listed age is 10 years or more. Rescues use their own cut-offs: Blue Cross, for example, has a lower fee band for cats aged 8 or over.

How much does it cost to adopt an older cat in Bolton?

The older cats listed in and around Bolton today are with Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary at Ramsbottom, about 7 miles away (3), Tails Animal Rescue at Northwich, about 22 miles away (2), Destitute Animals Shelter in Bolton (1) and 6 other rescues; each profile shows that rescue's fee. Each rescue sets its own fee, and some charge less for older cats. Blue Cross fees start from £100 for cats aged 8 or over, against £150 for cats aged 4 months to 7 years, 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.

Is there an older cat rescue near me in Bolton?

As of 8 November 2026, the older cats listed in and around Bolton are with Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary at Ramsbottom, about 7 miles away (3), Tails Animal Rescue at Northwich, about 22 miles away (2), Destitute Animals Shelter in Bolton (1), PawPurrs Halfway House at Hindley, about 7 miles away (1) and 5 other rescues. The nearest to Bolton is Destitute Animals Shelter in Bolton. You can also see older cats across Greater Manchester. 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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