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Rescue tabby cats for adoption and rehoming in and around Kendal

There are 6 tabby cats looking for a new home in and around Kendal right now, listed by Eden Animal Rescue, Animal Rescue Cumbria and Bentham & District Pet Rescue. Tabby cats here are cats whose listing or photo check says tabby.

1 in Kendal itself and 5 within about 25 miles, in places such as High Bentham and Penrith. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of Kendal.

By listed age: 2 kittens and 1 older cat.

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

2 Tabby kittens available in and around Kendal

Twelve months old or under, listed by rescues and rehoming centres. Each one links to the rescue to apply.

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Tabby cats near Kendal right now

6 tabby cats are listed in or around Kendal today, with 3 rescues. 1 is in Kendal itself and 5 with rescues around it. By age: 2 kittens and 1 older cat, plus 3 with no age given. 3 are male and 2 female. The newest was added on 5 November 2026.

  • Eden Animal Rescue at Penrith, about 23 miles away: 4 tabby cats
  • Animal Rescue Cumbria in Kendal: 1 tabby
  • Bentham & District Pet Rescue at High Bentham, about 18 miles away: 1 tabby

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Tabby cats in Kendal: your questions

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How many rescue tabby cats are available for adoption in Kendal?

As of 7 November 2026, 6 tabby cats are listed for adoption in and around Kendal on LocalPetFinder, from Eden Animal Rescue, Animal Rescue Cumbria and Bentham & District Pet Rescue. That is 1 in Kendal itself and 5 with rescues within about 25 miles, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

Which rescues near Kendal have tabby cats right now, and how old are they?

As of 7 November 2026, Eden Animal Rescue (at Penrith, about 23 miles away): 4, Animal Rescue Cumbria (in Kendal): 1 and Bentham & District Pet Rescue (at High Bentham, about 18 miles away): 1. By age, that is 2 kittens and 1 older cat, plus 3 with no age given. The newest was added on 5 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

Where can I adopt a tabby in Kendal?

With the rescue that has the cat. Today the tabby cats on this page are with Eden Animal Rescue (4), Animal Rescue Cumbria (1) and Bentham & District Pet Rescue (1). 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 tabby cats good with children?

It depends on the cat, not the breed. Most of the 6 tabby cats listed in and around Kendal 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.

Are tabby cats good with other cats?

It depends on the cat, not the breed. Today the rescues mark 1 of the 6 tabby cats listed in and around Kendal as able to live with other cats. Where a profile says nothing, ask the rescue.

Are tabby cats good with dogs?

It depends on the cat, not the breed. None of the 6 tabby cats listed in and around Kendal is marked by its rescue as able to live with dogs today. Where a profile says nothing, ask the rescue.

How much does it cost to adopt a tabby in Kendal?

The tabby cats listed in and around Kendal today are with Eden Animal Rescue at Penrith, about 23 miles away (4), Animal Rescue Cumbria in Kendal (1) and Bentham & District Pet Rescue at High Bentham, about 18 miles away (1); 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 tabby kittens for sale in Kendal?

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every tabby on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 6 tabby cats listed in and around Kendal today are with Eden Animal Rescue at Penrith, about 23 miles away (4), Animal Rescue Cumbria in Kendal (1) and Bentham & District Pet Rescue at High Bentham, about 18 miles away (1), 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 "tabby kittens for sale Kendal", the tabby 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 tabby to a good home in Kendal, or one under £100?

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 6 tabby cats listed in and around Kendal today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; the nearest rescue is Animal Rescue Cumbria in Kendal. 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 tabby kittens for adoption in Kendal?

Yes: 2 kittens of the 6 listed in and around Kendal are 12 months or under by their listed age.

Are there older tabby cats for adoption in Kendal?

Yes: 1 of the 6 listed in and around Kendal is aged 10 or over by their listed age. Some rescues charge less for older cats: Blue Cross fees start from £100 for cats aged 8 or over.

Is there a tabby rescue near me in Kendal?

As of 7 November 2026, the tabby cats listed in and around Kendal are with Eden Animal Rescue at Penrith, about 23 miles away (4), Animal Rescue Cumbria in Kendal (1) and Bentham & District Pet Rescue at High Bentham, about 18 miles away (1). The nearest to Kendal is Animal Rescue Cumbria in Kendal. You can also see tabby cats across Westmorland and Furness. 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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