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

There are 7 special needs cats looking for a new home in and around Bristol right now, listed by Cat Rescue Chippenham, Happy Landings Animal Rescue Centre, All Creatures Great and Small, Bristol & Wales Cat Rescue and Teckels Animal Sanctuaries. These are cats whose rescue has noted a health condition or care need; each profile explains it.

All 7 are with rescues within about 25 miles of Bristol, in places such as Staple Hill, Shepton Mallet and Chippenham. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of Bristol.

By listed age: 2 kittens, 2 adults and 3 older cats.

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

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Annie, domestic cat for adoption in Staple HillNEW

Annie

14 years • Female • Domestic cat

low energyHeart condition
Bristol & Wales Cat Rescue

In foster near Staple Hill · 4 miles

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Cyprus, domestic cat for adoption in Shepton MalletNEW

Cyprus

12 years • Female • Domestic cat

low energyArthritis
Can live with:Children
Happy Landings Animal Rescue Centre

Shepton Mallet · 18 miles

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Lily, domestic cat for adoption in Shepton Mallet

Lily

8 years • Female • Domestic cat

Kidney condition
Happy Landings Animal Rescue Centre

Shepton Mallet · 18 miles

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Haf, domestic shorthair for adoption in Near Cwmbran

Haf

15 years • Female • Domestic Shorthair

low energyDeaf or hard of hearing
Can live with:ChildrenDogs
All Creatures Great and Small

Near Cwmbran · 23 miles

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Freddie, domestic shorthair for adoption in WhitminsterNEW

Freddie

3 months • Male • Domestic Shorthair

high energyRespiratory condition
Can live with:ChildrenOther cats
Teckels Animal Sanctuaries

Whitminster · 25 miles

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Special needs cats near Bristol right now

7 special needs cats are listed in or around Bristol today, with 5 rescues. By age: 2 kittens, 2 adult cats and 3 older cats. 2 are male and 4 female. The newest was added on 7 November 2026.

  • Happy Landings Animal Rescue Centre at Shepton Mallet, about 18 miles away: 2 special needs cats
  • Cat Rescue Chippenham at Chippenham, about 20 miles away: 2 special needs cats
  • Bristol & Wales Cat Rescue at Staple Hill, about 4 miles away: 1 special needs cat
  • All Creatures Great and Small near Cwmbran, about 23 miles away: 1 special needs cat
  • Teckels Animal Sanctuaries at Whitminster, about 25 miles away: 1 special needs cat

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

As of 7 November 2026, 7 special needs cats are listed for adoption in and around Bristol on LocalPetFinder, from Cat Rescue Chippenham, Happy Landings Animal Rescue Centre, All Creatures Great and Small, Bristol & Wales Cat Rescue and Teckels Animal Sanctuaries. All are with rescues within about 25 miles of Bristol, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

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

As of 7 November 2026, Happy Landings Animal Rescue Centre (at Shepton Mallet, about 18 miles away): 2, Cat Rescue Chippenham (at Chippenham, about 20 miles away): 2, Bristol & Wales Cat Rescue (at Staple Hill, about 4 miles away): 1, All Creatures Great and Small (near Cwmbran, about 23 miles away): 1 and Teckels Animal Sanctuaries (at Whitminster, about 25 miles away): 1. By age, that is 2 kittens, 2 adult cats and 3 older cats. The newest was added on 7 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

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

The special needs cats listed in and around Bristol today are with Happy Landings Animal Rescue Centre at Shepton Mallet, about 18 miles away (2), Cat Rescue Chippenham at Chippenham, about 20 miles away (2), Bristol & Wales Cat Rescue at Staple Hill, about 4 miles away (1) and 2 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 Bristol?

As of 7 November 2026, the special needs cats listed in and around Bristol are with Happy Landings Animal Rescue Centre at Shepton Mallet, about 18 miles away (2), Cat Rescue Chippenham at Chippenham, about 20 miles away (2), Bristol & Wales Cat Rescue at Staple Hill, about 4 miles away (1), All Creatures Great and Small near Cwmbran, about 23 miles away (1) and 1 other rescue. The nearest to Bristol is Bristol & Wales Cat Rescue at Staple Hill, about 4 miles away. You can also see special needs cats across England. 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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