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

There are 25 special needs cats looking for a new home in and around London right now, listed by Celia Hammond Animal Trust, Hounslow Animal Welfare Society, Animal Rescue and Care (Twickenham), Cat Lady TNR, Feline Friends London, Foal Farm Animal Rescue, London Inner City Kitties, Protected Paws Animal Rescue and Pussycat Lodge. These are cats whose rescue has noted a health condition or care need; each profile explains it.

23 in London itself and 2 within about 35 miles, in places such as Grays and Brentwood. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of London.

By listed age: 3 kittens, 12 adults and 3 older cats.

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

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Pingu, domestic shorthair for adoption in LondonNEW

Pingu

1 year, 6 months • Male • Domestic Shorthair

Three legs
Foal Farm Animal Rescue· London
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Vinnie, domestic cat for adoption in London

Vinnie

12 years • Male • Domestic cat

low energyFIV positive
Celia Hammond Animal Trust· London
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Destiny, domestic cat for adoption in London

Destiny

3 months • Female • Domestic cat

high energyHeart condition
London Inner City Kitties

In foster near London

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Finn, domestic cat for adoption in London

Finn

5 years • Male • Domestic cat

Missing a limb
Can live with:Other cats
Celia Hammond Animal Trust· London
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Kitty 1, domestic shorthair for adoption in London

Kitty 1

under 5 years • Female • Domestic Shorthair

Skin condition
Animal Rescue and Care (Twickenham)

In foster near Twickenham

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Special needs cats near London right now

25 special needs cats are listed in or around London today, with 9 rescues. 23 are in London itself and 2 with rescues around it. By age: 3 kittens, 12 adult cats and 3 older cats, plus 7 with no age given. 9 are male and 12 female. The newest was added on 14 November 2026.

  • Celia Hammond Animal Trust in London: 14 special needs cats
  • Hounslow Animal Welfare Society at West London: 4 special needs cats
  • Animal Rescue and Care (Twickenham) at Twickenham: 1 special needs cat
  • Feline Friends London in London: 1 special needs cat
  • Foal Farm Animal Rescue in London: 1 special needs cat
  • London Inner City Kitties in London: 1 special needs cat
  • Protected Paws Animal Rescue in London: 1 special needs cat
  • Cat Lady TNR at Grays, about 20 miles away: 1 special needs cat
  • and 1 more rescue

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Special needs cats in London: your questions

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

As of 14 November 2026, Celia Hammond Animal Trust (in London): 14, Hounslow Animal Welfare Society (at West London): 4, Animal Rescue and Care (Twickenham) (at Twickenham): 1, Feline Friends London (in London): 1, Foal Farm Animal Rescue (in London): 1 and London Inner City Kitties (in London): 1, and 3 more. By age, that is 3 kittens, 12 adult cats and 3 older cats, plus 7 with no age given. The newest was added on 14 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

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

The 25 special needs cats listed in and around London today are with 9 rescues, and each profile shows that rescue's own fee. Each rescue sets its own adoption fee. Battersea charges £100 for a cat over six months and £130 for a kitten, 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 London?

As of 14 November 2026, the special needs cats listed in and around London are with 9 rescues, named in the answer on which rescues have them. The nearest to London is Celia Hammond Animal Trust in London. 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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