Freddie
3 months • Male • Domestic Shorthair
high energyRespiratory condition
Can live with:ChildrenOther cats
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Special needs rescue cats for adoption and rehoming in and around Cheltenham
There are 9 special needs cats looking for a new home in and around Cheltenham right now, listed by Wythall Animal Sanctuary, Avon Cat Rescue and Teckels Animal Sanctuaries. These are cats whose rescue has noted a health condition or care need; each profile explains it.
All 9 are with rescues reachable from Cheltenham, in places such as Whitminster, Welford-on-Avon and Wythall. Each card shows the town and how far it is.
By listed age: 3 kittens, 5 adults and 1 older cat.
Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.
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Pinto
13 years • Female • Domestic cat
low energyThyroid condition
Neko- Hoping to find a home with Lucky
4 years • Male • Domestic Shorthair
low energyAllergies
Can live with:Dogs
Sunny
2 years • Male • Domestic Shorthair
high energySpecial diet
Bandit
12 months • Male • Domestic Shorthair
Dental care
Gingey-Bread
5 years • Male • Domestic Shorthair
low energyMissing one eye
Lilly
6 years (DOB-August 2020) • Female • Domestic Shorthair
low energyDental care
Can live with:Other cats
Special needs cats near Cheltenham right now
9 special needs cats are listed in or around Cheltenham today, with 3 rescues. By age: 3 kittens, 5 adult cats and 1 older cat. 6 are male and 2 female. The newest was added on 3 November 2026.
- Wythall Animal Sanctuary at Wythall, about 34 miles away: 7 special needs cats
- Teckels Animal Sanctuaries at Whitminster, about 14 miles away: 1 special needs cat
- Avon Cat Rescue at Welford-on-Avon, about 22 miles away: 1 special needs cat
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Special needs cats in Cheltenham: your questions
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How many special needs cats are available for adoption in Cheltenham?
As of 8 November 2026, 9 special needs cats are listed for adoption in and around Cheltenham on LocalPetFinder, from Wythall Animal Sanctuary, Avon Cat Rescue and Teckels Animal Sanctuaries. All are with rescues reachable from Cheltenham, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.
Which rescues near Cheltenham have special needs cats right now, and how old are they?
As of 8 November 2026, Wythall Animal Sanctuary (at Wythall, about 34 miles away): 7, Teckels Animal Sanctuaries (at Whitminster, about 14 miles away): 1 and Avon Cat Rescue (at Welford-on-Avon, about 22 miles away): 1. By age, that is 3 kittens, 5 adult cats and 1 older cat. The newest was added on 3 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.
How much does it cost to adopt a special needs cat in Cheltenham?
The special needs cats listed in and around Cheltenham today are with Wythall Animal Sanctuary at Wythall, about 34 miles away (7), Teckels Animal Sanctuaries at Whitminster, about 14 miles away (1) and Avon Cat Rescue at Welford-on-Avon, about 22 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.
Is there a special needs cat rescue near me in Cheltenham?
As of 8 November 2026, the special needs cats listed in and around Cheltenham are with Wythall Animal Sanctuary at Wythall, about 34 miles away (7), Teckels Animal Sanctuaries at Whitminster, about 14 miles away (1) and Avon Cat Rescue at Welford-on-Avon, about 22 miles away (1). The nearest to Cheltenham is Teckels Animal Sanctuaries at Whitminster, about 14 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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