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Rescue tabby cats for adoption and rehoming in Northern Ireland

There are 5 tabby cats looking for a new home in Northern Ireland right now, listed by Almost Home Animal Rescue NI, Petal's Place Cat Rescue and The Underdogs NI. Tabby cats here are cats whose listing or photo check says tabby.

By listed age: 2 kittens and 1 adult.

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

2 Tabby kittens available in Northern Ireland

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

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Grace, domestic cat for adoption in BallymenaNEW

Grace

1 year, 3 months • Female • Domestic cat

Can live with:ChildrenDogsOther cats
The Underdogs NI· Ballymena
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Suki, domestic cat for adoption in MoiraNEW

Suki

Female • Domestic cat

Can live with:Other cats
Almost Home Animal Rescue NI· Moira
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Tabby cats near Northern Ireland right now

5 tabby cats are listed in or around Northern Ireland today, with 3 rescues. By age: 2 kittens and 1 adult cat, plus 2 with no age given. The newest was added on 6 November 2026.

  • Almost Home Animal Rescue NI at Moira: 2 tabby cats
  • Petal's Place Cat Rescue at Newry: 2 tabby cats
  • The Underdogs NI at Ballymena: 1 tabby

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Tabby cats in Northern Ireland: your questions

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How many rescue tabby cats are available for adoption in Northern Ireland?

As of 8 November 2026, 5 tabby cats are listed for adoption in Northern Ireland on LocalPetFinder, from Almost Home Animal Rescue NI, Petal's Place Cat Rescue and The Underdogs NI. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

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

As of 8 November 2026, Almost Home Animal Rescue NI (at Moira): 2, Petal's Place Cat Rescue (at Newry): 2 and The Underdogs NI (at Ballymena): 1. By age, that is 2 kittens and 1 adult cat, plus 2 with no age given. The newest was added on 6 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

Where can I adopt a tabby in Northern Ireland?

With the rescue that has the cat. Today the tabby cats on this page are with Almost Home Animal Rescue NI (2), Petal's Place Cat Rescue (2) and The Underdogs NI (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. Today the rescues mark 3 of the 5 tabby cats listed in Northern Ireland as able to live with children. 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 4 of the 5 tabby cats listed in Northern Ireland 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. Today the rescues mark 1 of the 5 tabby cats listed in Northern Ireland as able to live with dogs. Where a profile says nothing, ask the rescue.

How much does it cost to adopt a tabby in Northern Ireland?

The tabby cats listed in Northern Ireland today are with Almost Home Animal Rescue NI at Moira (2), Petal's Place Cat Rescue at Newry (2) and The Underdogs NI at Ballymena (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.

Are there tabby kittens for sale in Northern Ireland?

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every tabby on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 5 tabby cats listed in Northern Ireland today are with Almost Home Animal Rescue NI at Moira (2), Petal's Place Cat Rescue at Newry (2) and The Underdogs NI at Ballymena (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 Northern Ireland", the tabby cats here are the rescue route: you apply to the rescue and pay its adoption fee, not a sale price.

Can I get a free tabby to a good home in Northern Ireland, or one under £100?

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 5 tabby 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.

Are there tabby kittens for adoption in Northern Ireland?

Yes: 2 kittens of the 5 listed in Northern Ireland are 12 months or under by their listed age.

Are there older tabby cats for adoption in Northern Ireland?

Not right now: none of the 5 listed in Northern Ireland is aged 10 or over by its listed age. Older tabby cats do come into rescue, so check back. Each rescue sets its own fee for an older cat, and Cats Protection says £80 to £120 on average for an adult cat, varying between its branches.

Is there a tabby rescue near me in Northern Ireland?

As of 8 November 2026, the tabby cats listed in Northern Ireland are with Almost Home Animal Rescue NI at Moira (2), Petal's Place Cat Rescue at Newry (2) and The Underdogs NI at Ballymena (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.

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