Long-haired rescue cats for adoption and rehoming in and around East Lothian

As of 8 November 2026, no long-haired cats are listed for adoption in and around East Lothian on LocalPetFinder. Rescues add animals all the time, so this page fills as they list them.

Yes, more than short-haired cats. A long coat tangles and mats without regular brushing, ideally several times a week and daily during heavy moulting. Left alone, it mats down to the skin, which is uncomfortable and can hide problems. Most long-haired cats accept or even enjoy brushing once used to it, but it is a real commitment to plan for.

Some are, but most long-haired rescue cats are domestic longhairs, lovely fluffy moggies rather than a particular breed. Pedigree Maine Coons and Ragdolls do come into rescue, but breed guesses based on a fluffy coat are often wrong. Focus on the individual cat's temperament and the grooming commitment rather than the breed label.

Each rescue sets its own adoption fee, 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.

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every long-haired cat on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. Rescues rehome animals rather than selling them, usually for an adoption fee: for example, Cats Protection says £80 to £120 on average for an adult cat and £100 to £120 for a kitten. The fee usually goes towards vet work already done, such as neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations. In Scotland, Lucy's Law has banned the third-party sale of kittens under six months since 1 September 2021.

Not here: we only list cats with rescues, so every long-haired cat listed here is adopted for the rescue's fee, which usually covers vet work already done. Whether to buy is your choice. Adopting means the rescue can tell you what it knows about the long-haired cat's history and health before you apply. If you decide to buy a pedigree kitten, Cats Protection suggests a breeder registered with a breed association such as the GCCF, and seeing the kitten with its mother at home rather than buying from a video or social media advert.

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. 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. An animal offered "free to a good home" is usually a private advert rather than a rescue.

As of 8 November 2026, no long-haired cats are listed in and around East Lothian, so there are no kittens among them either. Most animals in rescue are adults, and kittens that do come in are usually rehomed quickly, so an email alert beats checking back.

This page lists every long-haired cat with the rescues we list in East Lothian and within about 25 miles of it, East Lothian first and then nearest first, each with its town and distance. You can also see long-haired cats across Scotland. 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.