Millie, Neve, Charlie, Parker and Grayson
9-10 months (Millie) , 10 weeks (Kittens) • Male • Domestic cat
high energy
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Rescue kittens for adoption and rehoming in and around Leeds
There are 18 kittens looking for a new home in and around Leeds right now, listed by Heronbank Cat Rescue, Barnsley Animal Rescue Charity, Cat Action Trust 1977 (Leeds), Yorkshire Cat Rescue, Save A Stray and Greenleaf Animal Rescue. Kittens here are cats whose listed age is 12 months or under.
3 in Leeds itself and 15 within about 25 miles, in places such as Huddersfield, Keighley and Barnsley. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of Leeds.
Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.
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Kittens near Leeds right now
18 kittens are listed in or around Leeds today, with 6 rescues. 3 are in Leeds itself and 15 with rescues around it. The newest was added on 12 November 2026.
- Heronbank Cat Rescue at Huddersfield, about 14 miles away: 6 kittens
- Cat Action Trust 1977 (Leeds) in Leeds: 3 kittens
- Yorkshire Cat Rescue at Keighley, about 15 miles away: 3 kittens
- Barnsley Animal Rescue Charity at Barnsley, about 17 miles away: 3 kittens
- Save A Stray at Thorpe Hesley, about 24 miles away: 2 kittens
- Greenleaf Animal Rescue at Askern, about 21 miles away: 1 kitten
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Where Leeds's rescue kittens come from
When we checked on 28 October 2026, Cat Action Trust 1977 (Leeds), whose foster carers are in the city, had the most kittens listed with us, followed by Heronbank Cat Rescue in Huddersfield and Barnsley Animal Rescue Charity. Our Leeds rescue kittens guide covers each one's rules.
Kittens are often in foster homes rather than at a centre: Yorkshire Cat Rescue says its kittens are all in foster and only come to its centre once reserved online.
Pairs and home checks
Heronbank Cat Rescue likes to rehome young kittens in pairs where possible, rehomes within Yorkshire only, and asks for a £10 home check fee, taken off the adoption donation if the check passes and refunded if it doesn't.
What a rescue kitten costs around Leeds
Yorkshire Cat Rescue charges £135 for a kitten and £250 for a bonded pair, and Barnsley Animal Rescue Charity £130 for a kitten.
If you have been searching "kittens for sale Leeds", a rescue kitten is adopted, not sold: you pay the rescue its fee after a home check. Report a pet advert that asks for money before you have met the kitten to Report Fraud.
Each rescue sets its own 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 kittens up to 16 weeks start from £175. The fee usually covers neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations, and each rescue confirms its own fee.
The law in England
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.
Guides for adopters in Leeds
Adopting a rescue kitten in Leeds: rescues, rules and costs →The cat rescues around Leeds that rehome kittens, why some prefer pairs, home check fees and rented homes, kitten fees against buying, vaccinations and microchips.Adopting a Maine Coon in Leeds: rescues, rules and costs →The Maine Coon Cat Club older cats page and Strawberry for Leeds adopters, checks when you deal with an owner, pedigree fees against kittens, heart and hips.Adopting a Ragdoll in Leeds: rescues, rules and costs →Where rescue Ragdolls come from for Leeds adopters, Strawberry and The British Ragdoll Cat Club rules, pedigree fees against kitten prices, HCM and lifespan.Cat rescues in Leeds: the best ones compared →Every cat rescue near Leeds whose cats we list, side by side: area, process and fee, plus busy roads, indoor cats, home checks and the Cats Protection branches.
Popular kittens by breed in Leeds
Looking for a particular breed? Each page lists that breed in and around Leeds, adults and kittens alike. Breed labels on rescue listings are often a best guess, so read each profile.
Maine Coon kittens in Leeds →No kittens listed todayRagdoll kittens in Leeds →No kittens listed todayBengal kittens in Leeds →No kittens listed todayBritish Shorthair kittens in Leeds →No kittens listed todaySiamese kittens in Leeds →No kittens listed todayPersian kittens in Leeds →No kittens listed today
Kittens in Leeds: your questions
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Which rescues near Leeds have kittens right now, and how old are they?
As of 14 November 2026, Heronbank Cat Rescue (at Huddersfield, about 14 miles away): 6, Cat Action Trust 1977 (Leeds) (in Leeds): 3, Yorkshire Cat Rescue (at Keighley, about 15 miles away): 3, Barnsley Animal Rescue Charity (at Barnsley, about 17 miles away): 3, Save A Stray (at Thorpe Hesley, about 24 miles away): 2 and Greenleaf Animal Rescue (at Askern, about 21 miles away): 1. The newest was added on 12 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.
Are there kittens for sale in Leeds?
No. Rescues rehome kittens for an adoption fee rather than selling them, so be wary of any advert that asks for a deposit before you have met the cat. In and around Leeds today, kittens are listed by Cat Action Trust 1977 (Leeds) (in Leeds), Heronbank Cat Rescue (at Huddersfield, about 14 miles away) and Yorkshire Cat Rescue (at Keighley, about 15 miles away), and 3 other rescues. Yorkshire Cat Rescue asks £135 for a kitten. For Cat Action Trust 1977 (Leeds) and Heronbank Cat Rescue, see the rescue's own page for its fee.
Can I get a free kitten to a good home in Leeds, or one under £100?
Usually not from a rescue: each asks an adoption fee towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations, and a "free to a good home" advert is a private one with no rescue checks behind it. Of the rescues listing kittens in and around Leeds today, the published fees run from £130 at Barnsley Animal Rescue Charity to £135 at Yorkshire Cat Rescue. For the other 4, see the rescue's own page.
Is there a kitten rescue near me in Leeds?
As of 14 November 2026, the kittens listed in and around Leeds are with 6 rescues, named in the answer on which rescues have them. The nearest to Leeds is Cat Action Trust 1977 (Leeds) in Leeds. You can also see kittens across West Yorkshire. 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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Kittens in other cities
The nearest other cities we cover that list kittens today.
Kittens in Wakefield3 listed, about 8 miles awayKittens in Huddersfield10 listed, about 14 miles awayKittens in York6 listed, about 22 miles awayKittens in Sheffield11 listed, about 29 miles awayKittens in Manchester49 listed, about 36 miles awayKittens in Preston20 listed, about 47 miles awayKittens in Kingston upon Hull6 listed, about 49 miles awayKittens in Middlesbrough5 listed, about 56 miles away
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