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

There are 22 special needs cats looking for a new home in and around Bolton right now, listed by Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary, Windyway Animal Rescue, Freshfields Animal Rescue, PawPurrs Halfway House, Warrington Animal Welfare, Cats Guidance Rescue, Destitute Animals Shelter, Heatons Cats and StraySafe Rescue. These are cats whose rescue has noted a health condition or care need; each profile explains it.

1 in Bolton itself and 21 more reachable from it, in places such as Ramsbottom, Hindley and Wigan. Each card shows the town and how far it is.

By listed age: 15 adults and 6 older cats.

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

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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
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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 · 7 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 · 7 miles

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Bob Lob, domestic shorthair for adoption in Ramsbottom

Bob Lob

2 years, 8 months • Male • Domestic Shorthair

Missing a limb
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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Luna-Tic, domestic shorthair for adoption in Ramsbottom

Luna-Tic

5 years • Female • Domestic Shorthair

Heart condition
Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary

Ramsbottom · 7 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 · 7 miles

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Special needs cats near Bolton right now

22 special needs cats are listed in or around Bolton today, with 9 rescues. 1 is in Bolton itself and 21 with rescues around it. By age: 15 adult cats and 6 older cats, plus 1 with no age given. 10 are male and 9 female. The newest was added on 5 November 2026.

  • Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary at Ramsbottom, about 7 miles away: 7 special needs cats
  • Windyway Animal Rescue at Macclesfield, about 25 miles away: 4 special needs cats
  • Freshfields Animal Rescue at Ince Blundell, about 25 miles away: 3 special needs cats
  • PawPurrs Halfway House at Hindley, about 7 miles away: 2 special needs cats
  • Warrington Animal Welfare at Warrington, about 15 miles away: 2 special needs cats
  • Destitute Animals Shelter in Bolton: 1 special needs cat
  • Cats Guidance Rescue at Wigan, about 9 miles away: 1 special needs cat
  • Heatons Cats at Stockport, about 16 miles away: 1 special needs cat
  • and 1 more rescue

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Special needs cats in Bolton: your questions

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

As of 7 November 2026, 22 special needs cats are listed for adoption in and around Bolton on LocalPetFinder, from Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary, Windyway Animal Rescue, Freshfields Animal Rescue, PawPurrs Halfway House, Warrington Animal Welfare, Cats Guidance Rescue, Destitute Animals Shelter, Heatons Cats and StraySafe Rescue. That is 1 in Bolton itself and 21 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 special needs cats right now, and how old are they?

As of 7 November 2026, Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary (at Ramsbottom, about 7 miles away): 7, Windyway Animal Rescue (at Macclesfield, about 25 miles away): 4, Freshfields Animal Rescue (at Ince Blundell, about 25 miles away): 3, PawPurrs Halfway House (at Hindley, about 7 miles away): 2, Warrington Animal Welfare (at Warrington, about 15 miles away): 2 and Destitute Animals Shelter (in Bolton): 1, and 3 more. By age, that is 15 adult cats and 6 older cats, plus 1 with no age given. The newest was added on 5 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

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

The special needs cats listed in and around Bolton today are with Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary at Ramsbottom, about 7 miles away (7), Windyway Animal Rescue at Macclesfield, about 25 miles away (4), Freshfields Animal Rescue at Ince Blundell, about 25 miles away (3) and 6 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 Bolton?

As of 7 November 2026, the special needs cats listed in and around Bolton are with Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary at Ramsbottom, about 7 miles away (7), Windyway Animal Rescue at Macclesfield, about 25 miles away (4), Freshfields Animal Rescue at Ince Blundell, about 25 miles away (3), PawPurrs Halfway House at Hindley, about 7 miles away (2) and 5 other rescues. The nearest to Bolton is Destitute Animals Shelter in Bolton. You can also see special needs 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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