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Rescue tabby cats for adoption and rehoming in and around Carlisle

There are 5 tabby cats looking for a new home in and around Carlisle right now, listed by Eden Animal Rescue and Oak Tree Animals' Charity. Tabby cats here are cats whose listing or photo check says tabby.

All 5 are with rescues within about 25 miles of Carlisle, in places such as Wetheral and Penrith. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of Carlisle.

By listed age: 1 kitten and 1 adult.

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

1 Tabby kitten available in and around Carlisle

Twelve months old or under, listed by rescues and rehoming centres. Each one links to the rescue to apply.

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Tabby cats near Carlisle right now

5 tabby cats are listed in or around Carlisle today, with 2 rescues. By age: 1 kitten and 1 adult cat, plus 3 with no age given. 3 are male and 2 female. The newest was added on 5 November 2026.

  • Eden Animal Rescue at Penrith, about 17 miles away: 4 tabby cats
  • Oak Tree Animals' Charity at Wetheral, about 4 miles away: 1 tabby

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Tabby cats in Carlisle: your questions

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How many rescue tabby cats are available for adoption in Carlisle?

As of 7 November 2026, 5 tabby cats are listed for adoption in and around Carlisle on LocalPetFinder, from Eden Animal Rescue and Oak Tree Animals' Charity. All are with rescues within about 25 miles of Carlisle, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

Which rescues near Carlisle have tabby cats right now, and how old are they?

As of 7 November 2026, Eden Animal Rescue (at Penrith, about 17 miles away): 4 and Oak Tree Animals' Charity (at Wetheral, about 4 miles away): 1. By age, that is 1 kitten and 1 adult cat, plus 3 with no age given. The newest was added on 5 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

Where can I adopt a tabby in Carlisle?

With the rescue that has the cat. Today the tabby cats on this page are with Eden Animal Rescue (4) and Oak Tree Animals' Charity (1). Open a profile and apply to that rescue: each one runs its own application, home check and adoption fee. We don't rehome animals ourselves.

Are tabby cats good with children?

It depends on the cat, not the breed. Most of the 5 tabby cats listed in and around Carlisle today don't say either way, so ask the rescue. Where a profile says nothing, ask the rescue what age of children the cat could live with.

Are tabby cats good with other cats?

It depends on the cat, not the breed. Today the rescues mark 1 of the 5 tabby cats listed in and around Carlisle as able to live with other cats. Where a profile says nothing, ask the rescue.

Are tabby cats good with dogs?

It depends on the cat, not the breed. None of the 5 tabby cats listed in and around Carlisle is marked by its rescue as able to live with dogs today. Where a profile says nothing, ask the rescue.

How much does it cost to adopt a tabby in Carlisle?

The tabby cats listed in and around Carlisle today are with Eden Animal Rescue at Penrith, about 17 miles away (4) and Oak Tree Animals' Charity at Wetheral, about 4 miles away (1); 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.

Are there tabby kittens for sale in Carlisle?

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every tabby on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 5 tabby cats listed in and around Carlisle today are with Eden Animal Rescue at Penrith, about 17 miles away (4) and Oak Tree Animals' Charity at Wetheral, about 4 miles away (1), and each rescue shows its own fee on the profile. For comparison, Cats Protection says £80 to £120 on average for an adult cat and £100 to £120 for a kitten. If you searched "tabby kittens for sale Carlisle", the tabby cats here are the rescue route: you apply to the rescue and pay its adoption fee, not a sale price. In England, Lucy's Law has meant since 6 April 2020 that kittens under six months can't be sold by a third party such as a pet shop or dealer: you buy direct from the breeder or adopt from a rehoming centre.

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

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 5 tabby cats listed in and around Carlisle today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; the nearest rescue is Oak Tree Animals' Charity at Wetheral, about 4 miles away. 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, and Blue Cross fees start from £150 for cats aged 4 months to 7 years. An animal offered "free to a good home" is usually a private advert rather than a rescue. In England, cats must be microchipped before they are 20 weeks old, so ask to see the microchip details.

Are there tabby kittens for adoption in Carlisle?

Yes: 1 kitten of the 5 listed in and around Carlisle is 12 months or under by their listed age.

Are there older tabby cats for adoption in Carlisle?

Not right now: none of the 5 listed in and around Carlisle is aged 10 or over by its listed age. Older tabby cats do come into rescue, so check back. Some rescues charge less for older cats: Blue Cross fees start from £100 for cats aged 8 or over.

Is there a tabby rescue near me in Carlisle?

As of 7 November 2026, the tabby cats listed in and around Carlisle are with Eden Animal Rescue at Penrith, about 17 miles away (4) and Oak Tree Animals' Charity at Wetheral, about 4 miles away (1). The nearest to Carlisle is Oak Tree Animals' Charity at Wetheral, about 4 miles away. You can also see tabby 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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