Long-haired rescue cats for adoption and rehoming in Northern Ireland

As of 8 November 2026, 6 long-haired cats are listed for adoption in Northern Ireland on LocalPetFinder, from Almost Home Animal Rescue NI, Assisi Animal Sanctuary and Kumiko Cat Lounge. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

As of 8 November 2026, Almost Home Animal Rescue NI (at Moira): 4, Assisi Animal Sanctuary (at Conlig): 1 and Kumiko Cat Lounge (at Belfast): 1. By age, that is 2 adult cats, plus 4 with no age given. The newest was added on 6 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

Yes, more than short-haired cats. A long coat tangles and mats without regular brushing, ideally several times a week and daily during heavy moulting. Left alone, it mats down to the skin, which is uncomfortable and can hide problems. Most long-haired cats accept or even enjoy brushing once used to it, but it is a real commitment to plan for.

Some are, but most long-haired rescue cats are domestic longhairs, lovely fluffy moggies rather than a particular breed. Pedigree Maine Coons and Ragdolls do come into rescue, but breed guesses based on a fluffy coat are often wrong. Focus on the individual cat's temperament and the grooming commitment rather than the breed label.

The long-haired cats listed in Northern Ireland today are with Almost Home Animal Rescue NI at Moira (4), Assisi Animal Sanctuary at Conlig (1) and Kumiko Cat Lounge at Belfast (1); each profile shows that rescue's fee. Each rescue sets its own adoption fee, and 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. The fee usually covers neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations, and each rescue confirms its own fee.

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every long-haired cat on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 6 long-haired cats listed in Northern Ireland today are with Almost Home Animal Rescue NI at Moira (4), Assisi Animal Sanctuary at Conlig (1) and Kumiko Cat Lounge at Belfast (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.

Not here: we only list cats with rescues, so every long-haired cat 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 long-haired cat'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.

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 6 long-haired cats listed in Northern Ireland today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; the nearest rescue is Almost Home Animal Rescue NI at Moira. 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. An animal offered "free to a good home" is usually a private advert rather than a rescue.

Mostly adults: as of 8 November 2026, none of the 6 long-haired cats listed in Northern Ireland is 12 months or under by its listed age. That is normal in rescue, and an adult arrives with a character its rescue can describe, where a kitten is a prediction.

As of 8 November 2026, the long-haired cats listed in Northern Ireland are with Almost Home Animal Rescue NI at Moira (4), Assisi Animal Sanctuary at Conlig (1) and Kumiko Cat Lounge at Belfast (1). The nearest to Northern Ireland is Almost Home Animal Rescue NI at Moira. 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.