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

There are 2 special needs cats looking for a new home in and around Reading right now, listed by Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary and Thames Valley Animal Welfare. These are cats whose rescue has noted a health condition or care need; each profile explains it.

1 in Reading itself and 1 more reachable from it, in places such as Stadhampton. Each card shows the town and how far it is.

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

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Kora, domestic cat for adoption in ReadingNEW

Kora

12 years • Male • Domestic cat

low energyThree legs
Can live with:Children
Thames Valley Animal Welfare

In foster near Reading

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Moonie, domestic shorthair for adoption in StadhamptonNEW

Moonie

13 years • Female • Domestic Shorthair

low energyOngoing medical condition
Can live with:Children
Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary

Stadhampton · 17 miles

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Special needs cats near Reading right now

2 special needs cats are listed in or around Reading today, with 2 rescues. 1 is in Reading itself and 1 with rescues around it. 1 is male and 1 female. The newest was added on 7 November 2026.

  • Thames Valley Animal Welfare in Reading: 1 special needs cat
  • Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary at Stadhampton, about 17 miles away: 1 special needs cat

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

As of 8 November 2026, 2 special needs cats are listed for adoption in and around Reading on LocalPetFinder, from Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary and Thames Valley Animal Welfare. That is 1 in Reading itself and 1 with rescues reachable from Reading, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

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

As of 8 November 2026, Thames Valley Animal Welfare (in Reading): 1 and Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary (at Stadhampton, about 17 miles away): 1. 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 Reading?

The special needs cats listed in and around Reading today are with Thames Valley Animal Welfare in Reading (1) and Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary at Stadhampton, about 17 miles away (1); each profile shows that rescue's fee. Each rescue sets its own adoption fee. Battersea charges £100 for a cat over six months and £130 for a kitten, 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 Reading?

As of 8 November 2026, the special needs cats listed in and around Reading are with Thames Valley Animal Welfare in Reading (1) and Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary at Stadhampton, about 17 miles away (1). The nearest to Reading is Thames Valley Animal Welfare in Reading. 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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