Rescue calico cats for adoption and rehoming in and around County Durham
There is 1 calico cat looking for a new home in and around County Durham right now, listed by Pawz for Thought. Includes cats listed as calico or tortoiseshell-and-white.
It is with a rescue within about 25 miles of County Durham, in Sunderland. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of County Durham.
Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.
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Calico cats near County Durham right now
1 calico cat is listed in or around County Durham today, all with one rescue. The newest was added on 28 October 2026.
- Pawz for Thought at Sunderland, about 12 miles away: 1 calico cat
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Calico cats in County Durham: your questions
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How many rescue calico cats are available for adoption in County Durham?
As of 8 November 2026, 1 calico cat is listed for adoption in and around County Durham on LocalPetFinder, from Pawz for Thought. It is with a rescue within about 25 miles of County Durham, shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.
Which rescues near County Durham have calico cats right now, and how old are they?
As of 8 November 2026, Pawz for Thought (at Sunderland, about 12 miles away): 1. The newest was added on 28 October 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.
Where can I adopt a calico cat in County Durham?
With the rescue that has the cat. Today the calico cats on this page are with Pawz for Thought (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 calico cats good with children?
It depends on the cat, not the breed. Most of the 1 calico cat listed in and around County Durham 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 calico cats good with other cats?
It depends on the cat, not the breed. Today the rescues mark 1 of the 1 calico cats listed in and around County Durham as able to live with other cats. Where a profile says nothing, ask the rescue.
Are calico cats good with dogs?
It depends on the cat, not the breed. None of the 1 calico cats listed in and around County Durham 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 calico cat in County Durham?
The calico cats listed in and around County Durham today are with Pawz for Thought at Sunderland, about 12 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 calico kittens for sale in County Durham?
No. We don't list animals for sale. Every calico cat on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 1 calico cat listed in and around County Durham today is with Pawz for Thought at Sunderland, about 12 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 "calico kittens for sale County Durham", the calico 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 calico cat to a good home in County Durham, or one under £100?
Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 1 calico cat listed in and around County Durham today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; all are with Pawz for Thought at Sunderland, about 12 miles away (1). 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 calico cat kittens for adoption in County Durham?
Not right now: none of the 1 listed in and around County Durham is under a year old by its listed age. Kittens do get listed, so check back or look at the adults, whose rescues can tell you much more about their character.
Are there older calico cats for adoption in County Durham?
Yes: 1 of the 1 listed in and around County Durham is aged 10 or over by their listed age. Some rescues charge less for older cats: Blue Cross fees start from £100 for cats aged 8 or over.
Is there a calico cat rescue near me in County Durham?
As of 8 November 2026, the calico cats listed in and around County Durham are with Pawz for Thought at Sunderland, about 12 miles away (1). You can also see calico 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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