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Older rescue cats for adoption and rehoming in and around Derby

There are 4 older cats looking for a new home in and around Derby right now, listed by Cheadle & District Animal Welfare Society, Ashbourne Animal Welfare and Feline and Wildlife Rescue Nottingham. Older cats here are cats whose listed age is 10 years or more.

All 4 are with rescues reachable from Derby, in places such as Ashbourne, Cheadle and Nottinghamshire. Each card shows the town and how far it is.

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

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Lucy, domestic cat for adoption in Ashbourne

Lucy

14 years • Female • Domestic cat

low energy
Ashbourne Animal Welfare

Ashbourne · 11 miles

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Oddy, domestic cat for adoption in CheadleNEW

Oddy

10 years • Male • Domestic cat

low energy
Cheadle & District Animal Welfare Society

In foster near Cheadle · 21 miles

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Trixie, domestic cat for adoption in CheadleNEW

Trixie

14 years • Female • Domestic cat

low energy
Cheadle & District Animal Welfare Society

In foster near Cheadle · 21 miles

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Joey, domestic cat for adoption in Nottinghamshire

Joey

11 years • Male • Domestic cat

low energyThyroid condition
Can live with:Children
Feline and Wildlife Rescue Nottingham

In foster in Nottinghamshire

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Older cats near Derby right now

4 older cats are listed in or around Derby today, with 3 rescues. 2 are male and 2 female. The newest was added on 4 November 2026.

  • Cheadle & District Animal Welfare Society at Cheadle, about 21 miles away: 2 older cats
  • Ashbourne Animal Welfare at Ashbourne, about 11 miles away: 1 older cat
  • Feline and Wildlife Rescue Nottingham at Nottinghamshire: 1 older cat

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Older cats in Derby: your questions

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How many older cats are available for adoption in Derby?

As of 8 November 2026, 4 older cats are listed for adoption in and around Derby on LocalPetFinder, from Cheadle & District Animal Welfare Society, Ashbourne Animal Welfare and Feline and Wildlife Rescue Nottingham. All are with rescues reachable from Derby, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

Which rescues near Derby have older cats right now, and how old are they?

As of 8 November 2026, Cheadle & District Animal Welfare Society (at Cheadle, about 21 miles away): 2, Ashbourne Animal Welfare (at Ashbourne, about 11 miles away): 1 and Feline and Wildlife Rescue Nottingham (at Nottinghamshire): 1. The newest was added on 4 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

What age counts as an older cat?

On LocalPetFinder, an older cat is one whose listed age is 10 years or more. Rescues use their own cut-offs: Blue Cross, for example, has a lower fee band for cats aged 8 or over.

How much does it cost to adopt an older cat in Derby?

The older cats listed in and around Derby today are with Cheadle & District Animal Welfare Society at Cheadle, about 21 miles away (2), Ashbourne Animal Welfare at Ashbourne, about 11 miles away (1) and Feline and Wildlife Rescue Nottingham at Nottinghamshire (1); each profile shows that rescue's fee. Each rescue sets its own fee, and some charge less for older cats. Blue Cross fees start from £100 for cats aged 8 or over, against £150 for cats aged 4 months to 7 years, and 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. The fee usually covers neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations, and each rescue confirms its own fee.

Is there an older cat rescue near me in Derby?

As of 8 November 2026, the older cats listed in and around Derby are with Cheadle & District Animal Welfare Society at Cheadle, about 21 miles away (2), Ashbourne Animal Welfare at Ashbourne, about 11 miles away (1) and Feline and Wildlife Rescue Nottingham at Nottinghamshire (1). The nearest to Derby is Ashbourne Animal Welfare at Ashbourne, about 11 miles away. You can also see older 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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