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

There are 12 special needs cats looking for a new home in and around Penrith right now, listed by Farplace Animal Rescue, Eden Animal Rescue and Oak Tree Animals' Charity. These are cats whose rescue has noted a health condition or care need; each profile explains it.

1 in Penrith itself and 11 more reachable from it, in places such as Wetheral and Westgate. Each card shows the town and how far it is.

By listed age: 7 adults and 4 older cats.

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

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Missy, domestic longhair for adoption in Penrith

Missy

2 years • Female • Domestic Longhair

Special diet
Eden Animal Rescue· Penrith
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Quinnie, domestic shorthair for adoption in WetheralNEW

Quinnie

5 years • Female • Domestic Shorthair

Respiratory condition
Oak Tree Animals' Charity

Wetheral · 15 miles

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Charlie, domestic cat for adoption in Westgate

Charlie

10 years • Male • Domestic cat

low energyOngoing medical condition
Farplace Animal Rescue

Westgate · 25 miles

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Hope, domestic cat for adoption in Westgate

Hope

17 years • Male • Domestic cat

low energyArthritis
Farplace Animal Rescue

Westgate · 25 miles

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Jason, domestic cat for adoption in Westgate

Jason

8 years • Male • Domestic cat

FIV positive
Can live with:Other cats
Farplace Animal Rescue

Westgate · 25 miles

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Lily, domestic cat for adoption in Westgate

Lily

6 years • Female • Domestic cat

Heart condition
Farplace Animal Rescue

Westgate · 25 miles

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Missy, domestic cat for adoption in Westgate

Missy

6 years • Female • Domestic cat

Special diet
Farplace Animal Rescue

Westgate · 25 miles

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Special needs cats near Penrith right now

12 special needs cats are listed in or around Penrith today, with 3 rescues. 1 is in Penrith itself and 11 with rescues around it. By age: 7 adult cats and 4 older cats, plus 1 with no age given. 6 are male and 5 female. The newest was added on 1 November 2026.

  • Farplace Animal Rescue at Westgate, about 25 miles away: 10 special needs cats
  • Eden Animal Rescue in Penrith: 1 special needs cat
  • Oak Tree Animals' Charity at Wetheral, about 15 miles away: 1 special needs cat

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Special needs cats in Penrith: your questions

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How many special needs cats are available for adoption in Penrith?

As of 7 November 2026, 12 special needs cats are listed for adoption in and around Penrith on LocalPetFinder, from Farplace Animal Rescue, Eden Animal Rescue and Oak Tree Animals' Charity. That is 1 in Penrith itself and 11 with rescues reachable from Penrith, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

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

As of 7 November 2026, Farplace Animal Rescue (at Westgate, about 25 miles away): 10, Eden Animal Rescue (in Penrith): 1 and Oak Tree Animals' Charity (at Wetheral, about 15 miles away): 1. By age, that is 7 adult cats and 4 older cats, plus 1 with no age given. The newest was added on 1 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

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

The special needs cats listed in and around Penrith today are with Farplace Animal Rescue at Westgate, about 25 miles away (10), Eden Animal Rescue in Penrith (1) and Oak Tree Animals' Charity at Wetheral, about 15 miles away (1); each profile shows that rescue's fee. Each rescue sets its own adoption 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 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 Penrith?

As of 7 November 2026, the special needs cats listed in and around Penrith are with Farplace Animal Rescue at Westgate, about 25 miles away (10), Eden Animal Rescue in Penrith (1) and Oak Tree Animals' Charity at Wetheral, about 15 miles away (1). The nearest to Penrith is Eden Animal Rescue in Penrith. You can also see special needs cats across Westmorland and Furness. 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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