Question 1

How many kittens are available for adoption in England?

Accepted Answer

As of 30 September 2026, 13 kittens are listed for adoption in England on LocalPetFinder, from Woodgreen Pets Charity, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, Yorkshire Cat Rescue and Care4Cats Rescue. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

Question 2

Can rescues rehome kittens under six months?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Lucy's Law stops third-party sales, not rescues. 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.

Question 3

Do kittens need to be microchipped?

Accepted Answer

Yes, in England. Since 10 June 2024 cats must be microchipped before they are 20 weeks old and registered on a database. Check the kitten's profile or ask the rescue whether it has been chipped.

Question 4

How much does it cost to adopt a kitten in England?

Accepted Answer

Each rescue sets its own fee. Battersea charges £130 for a kitten under six months or £225 for a pair of kittens, 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 kittens up to 16 weeks start from £175. The fee usually covers neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations, and each rescue confirms its own fee.

Question 5

Are there kittens for sale in England?

Accepted Answer

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every kitten on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre, and rescues rehome animals for an adoption fee rather than selling them: for example, Battersea charges £130 for a kitten under six months. The fee goes towards the vet work already done, such as neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations. 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.

Question 6

Can I get a free kitten in England, or one under £100?

Accepted Answer

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Most rescue cat fees are well under £200: Battersea charges £100 for a cat and £130 for a kitten, and Cats Protection says £80 to £120 on average for an adult cat. An animal offered "free to good home" is a private advert, not a rescue. In England, cats must be microchipped before they are 20 weeks old, so ask to see the microchip details.

Question 7

Is there a kitten rescue near me in England?

Accepted Answer

This page lists every kitten with the rescues we list in England and the places within it. Email alerts for new listings are coming soon.

Rescue kittens for adoption and rehoming in England

Bindi

Grace

Mog

Amelia

Atom

Freddie

Hooper

Semolina, Rice Pudding & Custard

Wednesday

Babaganoush

Faith

Hope

Loki

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