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Rescue tortoiseshell cats for adoption and rehoming in and around Horsham

There are 5 tortoiseshell cats looking for a new home in and around Horsham right now, listed by Rescue Remedies. Includes torties and torbies (tortoiseshell tabbies).

All 5 are with rescues within about 25 miles of Horsham, in places such as Smallfield. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of Horsham.

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

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Tortoiseshell cats near Horsham right now

5 tortoiseshell cats are listed in or around Horsham today, all with one rescue. By age: 2 adult cats, plus 3 with no age given. All 5 are female. The newest was added on 6 November 2026.

  • Rescue Remedies at Smallfield, about 12 miles away: 5 tortoiseshell cats

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About tortoiseshell cats

What tortoiseshell cats are like to live with

A tortoiseshell, or tortie, is a cat whose coat has patches of ginger mixed with another colour. This page also includes cats listed as torbies (tortoiseshell tabbies). Tortoiseshell is a coat colour, not a breed, so torties can be moggies or pedigrees.

Tortoiseshell cats listed in and around Horsham today

As of 8 November 2026, 5 tortoiseshell cats are listed with rescues in and around Horsham on LocalPetFinder: by their listed age, 2 adults. The rest have no age we can read, so check the profile.

None of the profiles says yet whether the animal can live with children, cats or other dogs, so ask the rescue.

Sources (checked 30 September 2026)

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Breed descriptions are general. Every rescue animal is an individual, so the rescue's own assessment of the animal comes first.

Tortoiseshell cats in Horsham: your questions

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How many rescue tortoiseshell cats are available for adoption in Horsham?

As of 8 November 2026, 5 tortoiseshell cats are listed for adoption in and around Horsham on LocalPetFinder, from Rescue Remedies. All are with rescues within about 25 miles of Horsham, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

Which rescues near Horsham have tortoiseshell cats right now, and how old are they?

As of 8 November 2026, Rescue Remedies (at Smallfield, about 12 miles away): 5. By age, that is 2 adult cats, plus 3 with no age given. The newest was added on 6 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

Where can I adopt a tortoiseshell in Horsham?

With the rescue that has the cat. Today the tortoiseshell cats on this page are with Rescue Remedies (5). Open a profile and apply to that rescue: each one runs its own application, home check and adoption fee. We don't rehome animals ourselves.

Are tortoiseshell cats always female?

Nearly always. Cats Protection says nearly all tortoiseshell cats are female. The rescue's profile will say whether a particular tortie is male or female.

Can a male cat be tortoiseshell?

Very rarely. Cats Protection says a male tortoiseshell would need an extra chromosome, two X chromosomes and a Y, which is extremely rare. Male cats can usually only be ginger or not ginger.

Are tortoiseshell cats good with children?

It depends on the cat, not the breed. Most of the 5 tortoiseshell cats listed in and around Horsham today don't say either way, so ask the rescue. Where a profile says nothing, ask the rescue what age of children the cat could live with.

How much does it cost to adopt a tortoiseshell in Horsham?

The tortoiseshell cats listed in and around Horsham today are with Rescue Remedies at Smallfield, about 12 miles away (5); 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.

Are there tortoiseshell kittens for sale in Horsham?

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every tortoiseshell on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 5 tortoiseshell cats listed in and around Horsham today are with Rescue Remedies at Smallfield, about 12 miles away (5), and each rescue shows its own fee on the profile. For comparison, Cats Protection says £80 to £120 on average for an adult cat and £100 to £120 for a kitten. If you searched "tortoiseshell kittens for sale Horsham", the tortoiseshell cats here are the rescue route: you apply to the rescue and pay its adoption fee, not a sale price. 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.

Can I get a free tortoiseshell to a good home in Horsham, or one under £100?

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 5 tortoiseshell cats listed in and around Horsham today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; all are with Rescue Remedies at Smallfield, about 12 miles away (5). 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, and Blue Cross fees start from £150 for cats aged 4 months to 7 years. An animal offered "free to a good home" is usually a private advert rather than a rescue. In England, cats must be microchipped before they are 20 weeks old, so ask to see the microchip details.

Are there tortoiseshell kittens for adoption in Horsham?

Not right now: none of the 5 listed in and around Horsham is under a year old by its listed age. Kittens do get listed, so check back or look at the adults, whose rescues can tell you much more about their character.

Are there older tortoiseshell cats for adoption in Horsham?

Not right now: none of the 5 listed in and around Horsham is aged 10 or over by its listed age. Older tortoiseshell cats do come into rescue, so check back. Some rescues charge less for older cats: Blue Cross fees start from £100 for cats aged 8 or over.

Is there a tortoiseshell rescue near me in Horsham?

As of 8 November 2026, the tortoiseshell cats listed in and around Horsham are with Rescue Remedies at Smallfield, about 12 miles away (5). You can also see tortoiseshell 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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