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

There are 3 special needs cats looking for a new home in and around Exeter right now, listed by Animals in Distress (Torbay & Westcountry). These are cats whose rescue has noted a health condition or care need; each profile explains it.

All 3 are with rescues within about 25 miles of Exeter, in places such as Ipplepen. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of Exeter.

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

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Oreo, domestic shorthair for adoption in IpplepenNEW

Oreo

Male • Domestic Shorthair

high energyDental care
Animals in Distress (Torbay & Westcountry)

Ipplepen · 17 miles

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Louie, domestic semi-longhair for adoption in Ipplepen

Louie

Male • Domestic Semi-Longhair

Special diet
Animals in Distress (Torbay & Westcountry)

Ipplepen · 17 miles

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Winnie, domestic longhair for adoption in Ipplepen

Winnie

10 years • Female • Domestic Longhair

low energySpecial diet
Animals in Distress (Torbay & Westcountry)

Ipplepen · 17 miles

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Special needs cats near Exeter right now

3 special needs cats are listed in or around Exeter today, all with one rescue. By age: 1 older cat, plus 2 with no age given. 2 are male and 1 female. The newest was added on 7 November 2026.

  • Animals in Distress (Torbay & Westcountry) at Ipplepen, about 17 miles away: 3 special needs cats

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

As of 7 November 2026, 3 special needs cats are listed for adoption in and around Exeter on LocalPetFinder, from Animals in Distress (Torbay & Westcountry). All are with rescues within about 25 miles of Exeter, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

Which rescues near Exeter have special needs cats right now, and how old are they?

As of 7 November 2026, Animals in Distress (Torbay & Westcountry) (at Ipplepen, about 17 miles away): 3. By age, that is 1 older cat, plus 2 with no age given. The newest was added on 7 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

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

The special needs cats listed in and around Exeter today are with Animals in Distress (Torbay & Westcountry) at Ipplepen, about 17 miles away (3); 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 Exeter?

As of 7 November 2026, the special needs cats listed in and around Exeter are with Animals in Distress (Torbay & Westcountry) at Ipplepen, about 17 miles away (3). 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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