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

There are 2 special needs cats looking for a new home in and around Derby right now, listed by Cheadle & District Animal Welfare Society and Feline and Wildlife Rescue Nottingham. These are cats whose rescue has noted a health condition or care need; each profile explains it.

All 2 are with rescues reachable from Derby, in places such as Cheadle and Nottinghamshire. Each card shows the town and how far it is.

By listed age: 1 adult and 1 older cat.

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

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C-Fur, domestic cat for adoption in CheadleNEW

C-Fur

6 years • Female • Domestic cat

Missing a limb
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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Special needs cats near Derby right now

2 special needs cats are listed in or around Derby today, with 2 rescues. By age: 1 adult cat and 1 older cat. 1 is male and 1 female. The newest was added on 4 November 2026.

  • Cheadle & District Animal Welfare Society at Cheadle, about 21 miles away: 1 special needs cat
  • Feline and Wildlife Rescue Nottingham at Nottinghamshire: 1 special needs cat

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

As of 8 November 2026, 2 special needs cats are listed for adoption in and around Derby on LocalPetFinder, from Cheadle & District Animal Welfare Society 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 special needs cats right now, and how old are they?

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

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

The special needs cats listed in and around Derby today are with Cheadle & District Animal Welfare Society at Cheadle, about 21 miles away (1) and Feline and Wildlife Rescue Nottingham at Nottinghamshire (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 Derby?

As of 8 November 2026, the special needs cats listed in and around Derby are with Cheadle & District Animal Welfare Society at Cheadle, about 21 miles away (1) and Feline and Wildlife Rescue Nottingham at Nottinghamshire (1). The nearest to Derby is Cheadle & District Animal Welfare Society at Cheadle, about 21 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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