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

As of 8 November 2026, 19 special needs cats are listed for adoption in and around Durham on LocalPetFinder, from Farplace Animal Rescue, Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter, Minnie's Haven Cat Rescue, Pawz for Thought, Bryson's Animal Shelter and S.A.R.A. – The Ann Prosser Foundation. All are with rescues reachable from Durham, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

As of 8 November 2026, Farplace Animal Rescue (at Westgate, about 23 miles away): 10, Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter (at Longbenton, about 17 miles away): 3, Pawz for Thought (at Sunderland, about 10 miles away): 2, Minnie's Haven Cat Rescue (based in the North East): 2, Bryson's Animal Shelter (at Eighton Banks, about 10 miles away): 1 and S.A.R.A. – The Ann Prosser Foundation (at Redcar, about 23 miles away): 1. By age, that is 10 adult cats and 7 older cats, plus 2 with no age given. The newest was added on 4 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

The special needs cats listed in and around Durham today are with Farplace Animal Rescue at Westgate, about 23 miles away (10), Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter at Longbenton, about 17 miles away (3), Pawz for Thought at Sunderland, about 10 miles away (2) and 3 other rescues; 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.

As of 8 November 2026, the special needs cats listed in and around Durham are with Farplace Animal Rescue at Westgate, about 23 miles away (10), Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter at Longbenton, about 17 miles away (3), Pawz for Thought at Sunderland, about 10 miles away (2), Minnie's Haven Cat Rescue based in the North East (2) and 2 other rescues. The nearest to Durham is Pawz for Thought at Sunderland, about 10 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.