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

There are 9 special needs cats looking for a new home in and around Plymouth right now, listed by Gables Dogs & Cats Home, Animals in Distress (Torbay & Westcountry), Margaret Green Animal Rescue (Wingletang) and Woodside Animal Welfare Trust. These are cats whose rescue has noted a health condition or care need; each profile explains it.

5 in Plymouth itself and 4 within about 25 miles, in places such as Lydford and Ipplepen. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of Plymouth.

By listed age: 1 kitten, 4 adults and 1 older cat.

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

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Harley, domestic shorthair for adoption in Plymouth

Harley

3 years • Female • Domestic Shorthair

Skin condition
Can live with:ChildrenOther cats
Gables Dogs & Cats Home· Plymouth
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Bexley, domestic shorthair for adoption in Plymouth

Bexley

3 years • Female • Domestic Shorthair

Dental care
Can live with:Other cats
Gables Dogs & Cats Home· Plymouth
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Shadow, domestic shorthair for adoption in LydfordNEW

Shadow

2 years • Female • Domestic Shorthair

Heart condition
Can live with:Children
Margaret Green Animal Rescue (Wingletang)

Lydford · 19 miles

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Oreo, domestic shorthair for adoption in IpplepenNEW

Oreo

Male • Domestic Shorthair

high energyDental care
Animals in Distress (Torbay & Westcountry)

Ipplepen · 24 miles

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Louie, domestic semi-longhair for adoption in Ipplepen

Louie

Male • Domestic Semi-Longhair

Special diet
Animals in Distress (Torbay & Westcountry)

Ipplepen · 24 miles

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Winnie, domestic longhair for adoption in Ipplepen

Winnie

10 years • Female • Domestic Longhair

low energySpecial diet
Animals in Distress (Torbay & Westcountry)

Ipplepen · 24 miles

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Special needs cats near Plymouth right now

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

  • Gables Dogs & Cats Home in Plymouth: 4 special needs cats
  • Animals in Distress (Torbay & Westcountry) at Ipplepen, about 24 miles away: 3 special needs cats
  • Woodside Animal Welfare Trust in Plymouth: 1 special needs cat
  • Margaret Green Animal Rescue (Wingletang) at Lydford, about 19 miles away: 1 special needs cat

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Special needs cats in Plymouth: your questions

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

As of 8 November 2026, 9 special needs cats are listed for adoption in and around Plymouth on LocalPetFinder, from Gables Dogs & Cats Home, Animals in Distress (Torbay & Westcountry), Margaret Green Animal Rescue (Wingletang) and Woodside Animal Welfare Trust. That is 5 in Plymouth itself and 4 with rescues within about 25 miles, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

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

As of 8 November 2026, Gables Dogs & Cats Home (in Plymouth): 4, Animals in Distress (Torbay & Westcountry) (at Ipplepen, about 24 miles away): 3, Woodside Animal Welfare Trust (in Plymouth): 1 and Margaret Green Animal Rescue (Wingletang) (at Lydford, about 19 miles away): 1. By age, that is 1 kitten, 4 adult cats and 1 older cat, plus 3 with no age given. The newest was added on 7 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

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

The special needs cats listed in and around Plymouth today are with Gables Dogs & Cats Home in Plymouth (4), Animals in Distress (Torbay & Westcountry) at Ipplepen, about 24 miles away (3), Woodside Animal Welfare Trust in Plymouth (1) and 1 other rescue; 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 Plymouth?

As of 8 November 2026, the special needs cats listed in and around Plymouth are with Gables Dogs & Cats Home in Plymouth (4), Animals in Distress (Torbay & Westcountry) at Ipplepen, about 24 miles away (3), Woodside Animal Welfare Trust in Plymouth (1) and Margaret Green Animal Rescue (Wingletang) at Lydford, about 19 miles away (1). The nearest to Plymouth is Gables Dogs & Cats Home in Plymouth. 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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