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Rescue ginger cats for adoption and rehoming in and around South Derbyshire

There are 2 ginger cats looking for a new home in and around South Derbyshire right now, listed by Cheadle & District Animal Welfare Society. Includes cats listed as ginger, orange or marmalade.

All 2 are with rescues within about 25 miles of South Derbyshire, in places such as Cheadle. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of South Derbyshire.

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

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Tigger, domestic cat for adoption in CheadleNEW

Tigger

5 years • Male • Domestic cat

Can live with:Other cats
Cheadle & District Animal Welfare Society

In foster near Cheadle · 22 miles

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Ginger cats near South Derbyshire right now

2 ginger cats are listed in or around South Derbyshire today, all with one rescue. By age: 1 adult cat, plus 1 with no age given. The newest was added on 4 November 2026.

  • Cheadle & District Animal Welfare Society at Cheadle, about 22 miles away: 2 ginger cats

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About ginger cats

What ginger cats are like to live with

Ginger cats, also called orange or marmalade cats, can be any breed or none at all. Ginger is a coat colour, not a breed.

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Breed descriptions are general. Every rescue animal is an individual, so the rescue's own assessment of the animal comes first.

Ginger cats in South Derbyshire: your questions

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How many rescue ginger cats are available for adoption in South Derbyshire?

As of 8 November 2026, 2 ginger cats are listed for adoption in and around South Derbyshire on LocalPetFinder, from Cheadle & District Animal Welfare Society. All are with rescues within about 25 miles of South Derbyshire, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

Which rescues near South Derbyshire have ginger cats right now, and how old are they?

As of 8 November 2026, Cheadle & District Animal Welfare Society (at Cheadle, about 22 miles away): 2. By age, that is 1 adult cat, plus 1 with no age given. The newest was added on 4 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

Where can I adopt a ginger cat in South Derbyshire?

With the rescue that has the cat. Today the ginger cats on this page are with Cheadle & District Animal Welfare Society (2). 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 all ginger cats male?

No. Cats Protection says roughly two thirds of ginger cats are male and a third are female. The rescue's profile will say whether a particular ginger cat is male or female.

Why are most ginger cats male?

Because the ginger gene is on the X chromosome. Cats Protection says a male cat, with one X chromosome, needs only one copy of the gene mutation to be ginger, while a female, with two X chromosomes, needs it on both, which is less likely.

Are ginger cats good with children?

It depends on the cat, not the breed. Most of the 2 ginger cats listed in and around South Derbyshire today don't say either way, so ask the rescue. Where a profile says nothing, ask the rescue what age of children the cat could live with.

How much does it cost to adopt a ginger cat in South Derbyshire?

The ginger cats listed in and around South Derbyshire today are with Cheadle & District Animal Welfare Society at Cheadle, about 22 miles away (2); 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 ginger kittens for sale in South Derbyshire?

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every ginger cat on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 2 ginger cats listed in and around South Derbyshire today are with Cheadle & District Animal Welfare Society at Cheadle, about 22 miles away (2), 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 "ginger kittens for sale South Derbyshire", the ginger 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 ginger cat to a good home in South Derbyshire, or one under £100?

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 2 ginger cats listed in and around South Derbyshire today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; all are with Cheadle & District Animal Welfare Society at Cheadle, about 22 miles away (2). 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 ginger cat kittens for adoption in South Derbyshire?

Not right now: none of the 2 listed in and around South Derbyshire is under a year old by its listed age. Kittens do get listed, so check back or look at the adults, whose rescues can tell you much more about their character.

Are there older ginger cats for adoption in South Derbyshire?

Not right now: none of the 2 listed in and around South Derbyshire is aged 10 or over by its listed age. Older ginger 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 ginger cat rescue near me in South Derbyshire?

As of 8 November 2026, the ginger cats listed in and around South Derbyshire are with Cheadle & District Animal Welfare Society at Cheadle, about 22 miles away (2). You can also see ginger 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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