Moira
16 years • Female • Domestic cat
low energyDaily medication
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Special needs rescue cats for adoption and rehoming in and around Preston
There are 15 special needs cats looking for a new home in and around Preston right now, listed by Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary, Freshfields Animal Rescue, PawPurrs Halfway House, Cats Guidance Rescue, Destitute Animals Shelter and StraySafe Rescue. These are cats whose rescue has noted a health condition or care need; each profile explains it.
All 15 are with rescues within about 25 miles of Preston, in places such as Wigan, Hindley and Bolton. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of Preston.
By listed age: 10 adults and 5 older cats.
Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.
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Thomas
18 years • Male • Domestic Shorthair
low energyThyroid condition
Shiva (Floof)
3 years • Female • Domestic Shorthair
Special diet
Bob Lob
2 years, 8 months • Male • Domestic Shorthair
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11 years • Female • Domestic Shorthair
low energySpecial diet
Special needs cats near Preston right now
15 special needs cats are listed in or around Preston today, with 6 rescues. By age: 10 adult cats and 5 older cats. 8 are male and 7 female. The newest was added on 1 November 2026.
- Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary at Ramsbottom, about 17 miles away: 7 special needs cats
- Freshfields Animal Rescue at Ince Blundell, about 21 miles away: 3 special needs cats
- PawPurrs Halfway House at Hindley, about 16 miles away: 2 special needs cats
- Cats Guidance Rescue at Wigan, about 15 miles away: 1 special needs cat
- Destitute Animals Shelter at Bolton, about 17 miles away: 1 special needs cat
- StraySafe Rescue at Greater Manchester: 1 special needs cat
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Special needs cats in Preston: your questions
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How many special needs cats are available for adoption in Preston?
As of 7 November 2026, 15 special needs cats are listed for adoption in and around Preston on LocalPetFinder, from Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary, Freshfields Animal Rescue, PawPurrs Halfway House, Cats Guidance Rescue, Destitute Animals Shelter and StraySafe Rescue. All are with rescues within about 25 miles of Preston, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.
Which rescues near Preston have special needs cats right now, and how old are they?
As of 7 November 2026, Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary (at Ramsbottom, about 17 miles away): 7, Freshfields Animal Rescue (at Ince Blundell, about 21 miles away): 3, PawPurrs Halfway House (at Hindley, about 16 miles away): 2, Cats Guidance Rescue (at Wigan, about 15 miles away): 1, Destitute Animals Shelter (at Bolton, about 17 miles away): 1 and StraySafe Rescue (at Greater Manchester): 1. By age, that is 10 adult cats and 5 older cats. 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 Preston?
The special needs cats listed in and around Preston today are with Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary at Ramsbottom, about 17 miles away (7), Freshfields Animal Rescue at Ince Blundell, about 21 miles away (3), PawPurrs Halfway House at Hindley, about 16 miles away (2) and 3 other rescues; 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 Preston?
As of 7 November 2026, the special needs cats listed in and around Preston are with Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary at Ramsbottom, about 17 miles away (7), Freshfields Animal Rescue at Ince Blundell, about 21 miles away (3), PawPurrs Halfway House at Hindley, about 16 miles away (2), Cats Guidance Rescue at Wigan, about 15 miles away (1) and 2 other rescues. The nearest to Preston is Cats Guidance Rescue at Wigan, about 15 miles away. You can also see special needs cats across Lancashire. 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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