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Rescue tabby cats for adoption and rehoming in and around Preston

There are 7 tabby cats looking for a new home in and around Preston right now, listed by Woodlands Animal Sanctuary, Avid's Angels Cat Rescue, English Barn Cats Rescue, Lancashire Cat Rescue, PawPurrs Halfway House and StraySafe Rescue. Tabby cats here are cats whose listing or photo check says tabby.

All 7 are with rescues within about 25 miles of Preston, in places such as Penwortham, Rufford and Darwen. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of Preston.

By listed age: 2 kittens and 4 adults.

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

2 Tabby kittens available in and around Preston

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

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Mo & Bruce, domestic shorthair for adoption in Rufford

Mo & Bruce

2 years, 6 months • Male • Domestic Shorthair

Can live with:Other cats
Woodlands Animal Sanctuary

Rufford · 10 miles

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Bugsy, domestic cat for adoption in HindleyNEW

Bugsy

3 years • Male • Domestic cat

FIV positive
PawPurrs Halfway House

Hindley · 16 miles

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Saffron, domestic shorthair for adoption in Greater Manchester

Saffron

2 years, 3 months • Female • Domestic Shorthair

Can live with:ChildrenDogsOther cats
StraySafe Rescue

In foster in Greater Manchester

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Tabby cats near Preston right now

7 tabby cats are listed in or around Preston today, with 6 rescues. By age: 2 kittens and 4 adult cats, plus 1 with no age given. The newest was added on 1 November 2026.

  • Woodlands Animal Sanctuary at Rufford, about 10 miles away: 2 tabby cats
  • Lancashire Cat Rescue at Penwortham, about 2 miles away: 1 tabby
  • English Barn Cats Rescue at Darwen, about 11 miles away: 1 tabby
  • PawPurrs Halfway House at Hindley, about 16 miles away: 1 tabby
  • Avid's Angels Cat Rescue at Bolton, about 17 miles away: 1 tabby
  • StraySafe Rescue at Greater Manchester: 1 tabby

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Tabby cats in Preston: your questions

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How many rescue tabby cats are available for adoption in Preston?

As of 7 November 2026, 7 tabby cats are listed for adoption in and around Preston on LocalPetFinder, from Woodlands Animal Sanctuary, Avid's Angels Cat Rescue, English Barn Cats Rescue, Lancashire Cat Rescue, PawPurrs Halfway House 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 tabby cats right now, and how old are they?

As of 7 November 2026, Woodlands Animal Sanctuary (at Rufford, about 10 miles away): 2, Lancashire Cat Rescue (at Penwortham, about 2 miles away): 1, English Barn Cats Rescue (at Darwen, about 11 miles away): 1, PawPurrs Halfway House (at Hindley, about 16 miles away): 1, Avid's Angels Cat Rescue (at Bolton, about 17 miles away): 1 and StraySafe Rescue (at Greater Manchester): 1. By age, that is 2 kittens and 4 adult 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.

Where can I adopt a tabby in Preston?

With the rescue that has the cat. Today the tabby cats on this page are with Woodlands Animal Sanctuary (2), Avid's Angels Cat Rescue (1), English Barn Cats Rescue (1), Lancashire Cat Rescue (1), PawPurrs Halfway House (1) and StraySafe Rescue (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 7 tabby cats listed in and around Preston 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 5 of the 7 tabby cats listed in and around Preston 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 7 tabby cats listed in and around Preston as able to live with dogs. Where a profile says nothing, ask the rescue.

How much does it cost to adopt a tabby in Preston?

The tabby cats listed in and around Preston today are with Woodlands Animal Sanctuary at Rufford, about 10 miles away (2), Lancashire Cat Rescue at Penwortham, about 2 miles away (1), English Barn Cats Rescue at Darwen, about 11 miles away (1) 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.

Are there tabby kittens for sale in Preston?

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every tabby on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 7 tabby cats listed in and around Preston today are with Woodlands Animal Sanctuary at Rufford, about 10 miles away (2), Lancashire Cat Rescue at Penwortham, about 2 miles away (1), English Barn Cats Rescue at Darwen, about 11 miles away (1) and 3 other rescues, 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 Preston", the tabby cats here are the rescue route: you apply to the rescue and pay its adoption fee, not a sale price. In England, Lucy's Law has meant since 6 April 2020 that kittens under six months can't be sold by a third party such as a pet shop or dealer: you buy direct from the breeder or adopt from a rehoming centre.

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

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 7 tabby cats listed in and around Preston today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; the nearest rescue is Lancashire Cat Rescue at Penwortham, about 2 miles away. 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, and Blue Cross fees start from £150 for cats aged 4 months to 7 years. An animal offered "free to a good home" is usually a private advert rather than a rescue. In England, cats must be microchipped before they are 20 weeks old, so ask to see the microchip details.

Are there tabby kittens for adoption in Preston?

Yes: 2 kittens of the 7 listed in and around Preston are 12 months or under by their listed age.

Are there older tabby cats for adoption in Preston?

Not right now: none of the 7 listed in and around Preston is aged 10 or over by its listed age. Older tabby cats do come into rescue, so check back. Some rescues charge less for older cats: Blue Cross fees start from £100 for cats aged 8 or over.

Is there a tabby rescue near me in Preston?

As of 7 November 2026, the tabby cats listed in and around Preston are with Woodlands Animal Sanctuary at Rufford, about 10 miles away (2), Lancashire Cat Rescue at Penwortham, about 2 miles away (1), English Barn Cats Rescue at Darwen, about 11 miles away (1), PawPurrs Halfway House at Hindley, about 16 miles away (1) and 2 other rescues. The nearest to Preston is Lancashire Cat Rescue at Penwortham, about 2 miles away. You can also see tabby 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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