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Rescue kittens for adoption and rehoming in and around Middlesbrough

There are 9 kittens looking for a new home in and around Middlesbrough right now, listed by Pawsitive Cattitudes Rescue, S.A.R.A. – The Ann Prosser Foundation and Care4Cats Rescue. Kittens here are cats whose listed age is 12 months or under.

All 9 are with rescues within about 25 miles of Middlesbrough, in places such as Eaglescliffe, Redcar and Loftus. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of Middlesbrough.

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

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Esmerelda, domestic cat for adoption in Eaglescliffe

Esmerelda

7 months • Female • Domestic cat

high energy
Can live with:ChildrenDogs
Pawsitive Cattitudes Rescue

In foster near Eaglescliffe · 6 miles

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Richy, domestic cat for adoption in Eaglescliffe

Richy

6 months • Domestic cat

high energy
Pawsitive Cattitudes Rescue

In foster near Eaglescliffe · 6 miles

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Samara, domestic cat for adoption in Eaglescliffe

Samara

8 months • Female • Domestic cat

high energy
Can live with:ChildrenDogs
Pawsitive Cattitudes Rescue

In foster near Eaglescliffe · 6 miles

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Samson, domestic cat for adoption in Eaglescliffe

Samson

10 months • Domestic cat

high energy
Pawsitive Cattitudes Rescue

In foster near Eaglescliffe · 6 miles

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Tasha, domestic cat for adoption in Eaglescliffe

Tasha

11 months • Female • Domestic cat

high energy
Can live with:ChildrenDogs
Pawsitive Cattitudes Rescue

In foster near Eaglescliffe · 6 miles

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Toto, domestic cat for adoption in Eaglescliffe

Toto

6 months • Male • Domestic cat

high energy
Can live with:ChildrenDogsOther cats
Pawsitive Cattitudes Rescue

In foster near Eaglescliffe · 6 miles

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Bindi, domestic longhair for adoption in Loftus

Bindi

10 months • Female • Domestic Longhair

high energy
Care4Cats Rescue

Loftus · 14 miles

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Kittens near Middlesbrough right now

9 kittens are listed in or around Middlesbrough today, with 3 rescues. The newest was added on 28 October 2026.

  • Pawsitive Cattitudes Rescue at Eaglescliffe, about 6 miles away: 6 kittens
  • S.A.R.A. – The Ann Prosser Foundation at Redcar, about 7 miles away: 2 kittens
  • Care4Cats Rescue at Loftus, about 14 miles away: 1 kitten

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Where Middlesbrough's rescue kittens come from

When we checked on 29 October 2026, Pawsitive Cattitudes Rescue, based at Eaglescliffe, about 6 miles away, with its cats in foster homes, had most of the kittens listed with us near Middlesbrough; you meet them in the foster home. S.A.R.A. The Ann Prosser Foundation at Redcar and Care4Cats Rescue at Loftus list kittens too. Our Middlesbrough rescue kittens guide covers each one's rules.

Cats Protection's volunteer-run Teesside branch, covering TS1 to TS29, rehomes kittens as well; we don't list its cats, so search its own site.

Pairs, home checks and time indoors

Care4Cats Rescue rehomes young kittens in pairs, "as kittens need interaction with other kittens", unless you already have a kitten or young cat at home. It does a home check first, has no same-day adoptions, and says kittens are not sensible enough to be let outside until one year old (if unsupervised). S.A.R.A. does a home check and a one-week trial.

What a rescue kitten costs around Middlesbrough

S.A.R.A. asks £150 a cat or £200 a pair, and Care4Cats Rescue a reservation of at least £40 a cat, taken off a fee that varies with age and breed. Pawsitive Cattitudes Rescue publishes no fee, so ask it.

If you have been searching "kittens for sale Middlesbrough", 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

  • Microchipping cats. In England, cats must be microchipped before they are 20 weeks old and registered on a database, a rule in force since 10 June 2024. An owner found without one has 21 days to comply or may be fined up to £500. Free-living cats (farm, feral and community cats) are exempt.
  • Lucy's Law: buying a kitten. 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.

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Popular kittens by breed in Middlesbrough

Looking for a particular breed? Each page lists that breed in and around Middlesbrough, adults and kittens alike. Breed labels on rescue listings are often a best guess, so read each profile.

Kittens in Middlesbrough: your questions

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How many kittens are available for adoption in Middlesbrough?

As of 8 November 2026, 9 kittens are listed for adoption in and around Middlesbrough on LocalPetFinder, from Pawsitive Cattitudes Rescue, S.A.R.A. – The Ann Prosser Foundation and Care4Cats Rescue. All are with rescues within about 25 miles of Middlesbrough, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

Which rescues near Middlesbrough have kittens right now, and how old are they?

As of 8 November 2026, Pawsitive Cattitudes Rescue (at Eaglescliffe, about 6 miles away): 6, S.A.R.A. – The Ann Prosser Foundation (at Redcar, about 7 miles away): 2 and Care4Cats Rescue (at Loftus, about 14 miles away): 1. The newest was added on 28 October 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

Can rescues rehome kittens under six months?

Yes. Lucy's Law stops third-party sales, not rescues. 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.

Do kittens need to be microchipped?

Yes, in England. Since 10 June 2024 cats must be microchipped before they are 20 weeks old and registered on a database. Check the kitten's profile or ask the rescue whether it has been chipped.

Are rescue kittens vaccinated and neutered when I adopt them?

At the large charities, the fee pays for that vet work. Cats Protection says its cats are vaccinated, microchipped, flea and worm treated and neutered (or come with a neutering voucher if they are young kittens), with a vet health check and four weeks' free insurance. Smaller rescues set their own terms, so ask what a particular kitten has had and whether a vaccination or neutering is still due.

Can I adopt two kittens together in Middlesbrough?

Yes: as of 8 November 2026, 1 of the 9 kittens listed in and around Middlesbrough is marked by its rescue as part of a pair or group to be adopted together. Blue Cross fees for a pair of kittens start from £275. Cats their rescue lists as a bonded pair are on our bonded cats page.

Are the kittens in Middlesbrough good with children and other pets?

It depends on the cat, not its size or age. As of 8 November 2026, the rescues mark 6 of the 9 kittens listed in and around Middlesbrough as able to live with children, 3 with other cats and 5 with dogs. Where a profile says nothing, ask the rescue, and supervise early meetings with children whatever the cat.

How much does it cost to adopt a kitten in Middlesbrough?

The kittens listed in and around Middlesbrough today are with Pawsitive Cattitudes Rescue at Eaglescliffe, about 6 miles away (6), S.A.R.A. – The Ann Prosser Foundation at Redcar, about 7 miles away (2) and Care4Cats Rescue at Loftus, about 14 miles away (1); each profile shows that rescue's fee. 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.

Are there kittens for sale in Middlesbrough?

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every kitten on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 9 kittens listed in and around Middlesbrough today are with Pawsitive Cattitudes Rescue at Eaglescliffe, about 6 miles away (6), S.A.R.A. – The Ann Prosser Foundation at Redcar, about 7 miles away (2) and Care4Cats Rescue at Loftus, about 14 miles away (1), and each rescue shows its own fee on the profile. For comparison, Cats Protection says £100 to £120 for a kitten on average. 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.

Where can I buy a kitten in Middlesbrough, and should I?

Not here: we only list cats with rescues, so every kitten listed here is adopted for the rescue's fee, which usually covers vet work already done. Whether to buy is your choice. Adopting means the rescue can tell you what it knows about the kitten's history and health before you apply. If you decide to buy a pedigree kitten, Cats Protection suggests a breeder registered with a breed association such as the GCCF, and seeing the kitten with its mother at home rather than buying from a video or social media advert.

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

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 9 kittens listed in and around Middlesbrough today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; the nearest rescue is Pawsitive Cattitudes Rescue at Eaglescliffe, about 6 miles away. 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.

Is there a kitten rescue near me in Middlesbrough?

As of 8 November 2026, the kittens listed in and around Middlesbrough are with Pawsitive Cattitudes Rescue at Eaglescliffe, about 6 miles away (6), S.A.R.A. – The Ann Prosser Foundation at Redcar, about 7 miles away (2) and Care4Cats Rescue at Loftus, about 14 miles away (1). The nearest to Middlesbrough is Pawsitive Cattitudes Rescue at Eaglescliffe, about 6 miles away. You can also see kittens 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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