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Special needs rescue cats for adoption and rehoming in and around South Gloucestershire

There are 7 special needs cats looking for a new home in and around South Gloucestershire right now, listed by Cat Rescue Chippenham, Happy Landings Animal Rescue Centre, All Creatures Great and Small, Bristol & Wales Cat Rescue and Teckels Animal Sanctuaries. These are cats whose rescue has noted a health condition or care need; each profile explains it.

All 7 are with rescues within about 25 miles of South Gloucestershire, in places such as Staple Hill, Chippenham and Whitminster. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of South Gloucestershire.

By listed age: 2 kittens, 2 adults and 3 older cats.

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

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Annie, domestic cat for adoption in Staple HillNEW

Annie

14 years • Female • Domestic cat

low energyHeart condition
Bristol & Wales Cat Rescue

In foster near Staple Hill · 3 miles

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Freddie, domestic shorthair for adoption in WhitminsterNEW

Freddie

3 months • Male • Domestic Shorthair

high energyRespiratory condition
Can live with:ChildrenOther cats
Teckels Animal Sanctuaries

Whitminster · 19 miles

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Cyprus, domestic cat for adoption in Shepton MalletNEW

Cyprus

12 years • Female • Domestic cat

low energyArthritis
Can live with:Children
Happy Landings Animal Rescue Centre

Shepton Mallet · 23 miles

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Lily, domestic cat for adoption in Shepton Mallet

Lily

8 years • Female • Domestic cat

Kidney condition
Happy Landings Animal Rescue Centre

Shepton Mallet · 23 miles

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Haf, domestic shorthair for adoption in Near Cwmbran

Haf

15 years • Female • Domestic Shorthair

low energyDeaf or hard of hearing
Can live with:ChildrenDogs
All Creatures Great and Small

Near Cwmbran · 25 miles

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Special needs cats near South Gloucestershire right now

7 special needs cats are listed in or around South Gloucestershire today, with 5 rescues. By age: 2 kittens, 2 adult cats and 3 older cats. 2 are male and 4 female. The newest was added on 7 November 2026.

  • Cat Rescue Chippenham at Chippenham, about 17 miles away: 2 special needs cats
  • Happy Landings Animal Rescue Centre at Shepton Mallet, about 23 miles away: 2 special needs cats
  • Bristol & Wales Cat Rescue at Staple Hill, about 3 miles away: 1 special needs cat
  • Teckels Animal Sanctuaries at Whitminster, about 19 miles away: 1 special needs cat
  • All Creatures Great and Small near Cwmbran, about 25 miles away: 1 special needs cat

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Special needs cats in South Gloucestershire: your questions

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How many special needs cats are available for adoption in South Gloucestershire?

As of 8 November 2026, 7 special needs cats are listed for adoption in and around South Gloucestershire on LocalPetFinder, from Cat Rescue Chippenham, Happy Landings Animal Rescue Centre, All Creatures Great and Small, Bristol & Wales Cat Rescue and Teckels Animal Sanctuaries. All are with rescues within about 25 miles of South Gloucestershire, 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 Gloucestershire have special needs cats right now, and how old are they?

As of 8 November 2026, Cat Rescue Chippenham (at Chippenham, about 17 miles away): 2, Happy Landings Animal Rescue Centre (at Shepton Mallet, about 23 miles away): 2, Bristol & Wales Cat Rescue (at Staple Hill, about 3 miles away): 1, Teckels Animal Sanctuaries (at Whitminster, about 19 miles away): 1 and All Creatures Great and Small (near Cwmbran, about 25 miles away): 1. By age, that is 2 kittens, 2 adult cats and 3 older cats. 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 South Gloucestershire?

The special needs cats listed in and around South Gloucestershire today are with Cat Rescue Chippenham at Chippenham, about 17 miles away (2), Happy Landings Animal Rescue Centre at Shepton Mallet, about 23 miles away (2), Bristol & Wales Cat Rescue at Staple Hill, about 3 miles away (1) and 2 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 South Gloucestershire?

As of 8 November 2026, the special needs cats listed in and around South Gloucestershire are with Cat Rescue Chippenham at Chippenham, about 17 miles away (2), Happy Landings Animal Rescue Centre at Shepton Mallet, about 23 miles away (2), Bristol & Wales Cat Rescue at Staple Hill, about 3 miles away (1), Teckels Animal Sanctuaries at Whitminster, about 19 miles away (1) and 1 other rescue. The nearest to South Gloucestershire is Bristol & Wales Cat Rescue at Staple Hill, about 3 miles away. 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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