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

There are 19 special needs cats looking for a new home in and around Stockport right now, listed by Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary, Windyway Animal Rescue, PawPurrs Halfway House, Warrington Animal Welfare, Cats Guidance Rescue, Destitute Animals Shelter, Heatons Cats and StraySafe Rescue. These are cats whose rescue has noted a health condition or care need; each profile explains it.

1 in Stockport itself and 18 more reachable from it, in places such as Macclesfield, Bolton and Warrington. Each card shows the town and how far it is.

By listed age: 13 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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Carrie, domestic cat for adoption in Stockport

Carrie

Female • Domestic cat

high energyAllergies
Can live with:Children
Heatons Cats· Stockport
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Shadow, domestic shorthair for adoption in Macclesfield

Shadow

8 years • Male • Domestic Shorthair

Allergies
Can live with:Children
Windyway Animal Rescue

Macclesfield · 10 miles

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Nelson, domestic cat for adoption in BoltonNEW

Nelson

3 years • Male • Domestic cat

Missing a limb
Can live with:Children
Destitute Animals Shelter

Bolton · 16 miles

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Samson, domestic shorthair for adoption in Warrington

Samson

8 years • Male • Domestic Shorthair

Blind or low vision
Warrington Animal Welfare

Warrington · 18 miles

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Stacy, domestic shorthair for adoption in Warrington

Stacy

11 years • Female • Domestic Shorthair

low energyThyroid condition
Warrington Animal Welfare

Warrington · 18 miles

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Poppy Kay, domestic shorthair for adoption in Ramsbottom

Poppy Kay

6 years • Female • Domestic Shorthair

low energySpecial diet
Can live with:ChildrenDogs
Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary

Ramsbottom · 18 miles

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Special needs cats near Stockport right now

19 special needs cats are listed in or around Stockport today, with 8 rescues. 1 is in Stockport itself and 18 with rescues around it. By age: 13 adult cats and 5 older cats, plus 1 with no age given. 9 are male and 7 female. The newest was added on 5 November 2026.

  • Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary at Ramsbottom, about 18 miles away: 7 special needs cats
  • Windyway Animal Rescue at Macclesfield, about 10 miles away: 4 special needs cats
  • Warrington Animal Welfare at Warrington, about 18 miles away: 2 special needs cats
  • PawPurrs Halfway House at Hindley, about 19 miles away: 2 special needs cats
  • Heatons Cats in Stockport: 1 special needs cat
  • Destitute Animals Shelter at Bolton, about 16 miles away: 1 special needs cat
  • Cats Guidance Rescue at Wigan, about 22 miles away: 1 special needs cat
  • StraySafe Rescue at Greater Manchester: 1 special needs cat

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Special needs cats in Stockport: your questions

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

As of 8 November 2026, 19 special needs cats are listed for adoption in and around Stockport on LocalPetFinder, from Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary, Windyway Animal Rescue, PawPurrs Halfway House, Warrington Animal Welfare, Cats Guidance Rescue, Destitute Animals Shelter, Heatons Cats and StraySafe Rescue. That is 1 in Stockport itself and 18 with rescues reachable from Stockport, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

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

As of 8 November 2026, Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary (at Ramsbottom, about 18 miles away): 7, Windyway Animal Rescue (at Macclesfield, about 10 miles away): 4, Warrington Animal Welfare (at Warrington, about 18 miles away): 2, PawPurrs Halfway House (at Hindley, about 19 miles away): 2, Heatons Cats (in Stockport): 1 and Destitute Animals Shelter (at Bolton, about 16 miles away): 1, and 2 more. By age, that is 13 adult cats and 5 older cats, plus 1 with no age given. The newest was added on 5 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

How much does it cost to adopt a special needs cat in Stockport?

The special needs cats listed in and around Stockport today are with Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary at Ramsbottom, about 18 miles away (7), Windyway Animal Rescue at Macclesfield, about 10 miles away (4), Warrington Animal Welfare at Warrington, about 18 miles away (2) and 5 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 Stockport?

As of 8 November 2026, the special needs cats listed in and around Stockport are with Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary at Ramsbottom, about 18 miles away (7), Windyway Animal Rescue at Macclesfield, about 10 miles away (4), Warrington Animal Welfare at Warrington, about 18 miles away (2), PawPurrs Halfway House at Hindley, about 19 miles away (2) and 4 other rescues. The nearest to Stockport is Heatons Cats in Stockport. You can also see special needs cats across Greater Manchester. 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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