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Rescue tortoiseshell cats for adoption and rehoming in West Yorkshire

There are 3 tortoiseshell cats looking for a new home in West Yorkshire right now, listed by Cat Action Trust 1977 (Leeds). Includes torties and torbies (tortoiseshell tabbies).

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

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Maisie, domestic cat for adoption in Leeds

Maisie

Female • Domestic cat

Can live with:Other cats
Cat Action Trust 1977 (Leeds)

In foster near Leeds

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Also near West Yorkshire

More tortoiseshell cats with rescues outside West Yorkshire, within about 25 miles. Each card shows the town the animal is in and the straight-line distance from the centre of West Yorkshire.

Jemima, domestic cat for adoption in RoystonNEW

Jemima

4 months • Female • Domestic cat

high energy
Can live with:Dogs
Royston Animal Welfare

In foster near Royston · 14 miles

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Tortoiseshell cats near West Yorkshire right now

3 tortoiseshell cats are listed in or around West Yorkshire today, all with one rescue. By age: 2 adult cats, plus 1 with no age given. The newest was added on 20 October 2026.

  • Cat Action Trust 1977 (Leeds) at Leeds: 3 tortoiseshell cats

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About tortoiseshell cats

What tortoiseshell cats are like to live with

A tortoiseshell, or tortie, is a cat whose coat has patches of ginger mixed with another colour. This page also includes cats listed as torbies (tortoiseshell tabbies). Tortoiseshell is a coat colour, not a breed, so torties can be moggies or pedigrees.

Tortoiseshell cats listed in West Yorkshire today

As of 8 November 2026, 3 tortoiseshell cats are listed with rescues in West Yorkshire on LocalPetFinder: by their listed age, 2 adults. The rest have no age we can read, so check the profile.

The rescues mark 1 with other cats. Where a profile says nothing, it doesn't mean no: ask the rescue.

Sources (checked 30 September 2026)

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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.

Tortoiseshell cats in West Yorkshire: your questions

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How many rescue tortoiseshell cats are available for adoption in West Yorkshire?

As of 8 November 2026, 3 tortoiseshell cats are listed for adoption in West Yorkshire on LocalPetFinder, from Cat Action Trust 1977 (Leeds). Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

Which rescues near West Yorkshire have tortoiseshell cats right now, and how old are they?

As of 8 November 2026, Cat Action Trust 1977 (Leeds) (at Leeds): 3. By age, that is 2 adult cats, plus 1 with no age given. The newest was added on 20 October 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

Where can I adopt a tortoiseshell in West Yorkshire?

With the rescue that has the cat. Today the tortoiseshell cats on this page are with Cat Action Trust 1977 (Leeds) (3). 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 tortoiseshell cats always female?

Nearly always. Cats Protection says nearly all tortoiseshell cats are female. The rescue's profile will say whether a particular tortie is male or female.

Can a male cat be tortoiseshell?

Very rarely. Cats Protection says a male tortoiseshell would need an extra chromosome, two X chromosomes and a Y, which is extremely rare. Male cats can usually only be ginger or not ginger.

Are tortoiseshell cats good with children?

It depends on the cat, not the breed. Most of the 3 tortoiseshell cats listed in West Yorkshire 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 tortoiseshell in West Yorkshire?

The tortoiseshell cats listed in West Yorkshire today are with Cat Action Trust 1977 (Leeds) at Leeds (3); 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 tortoiseshell kittens for sale in West Yorkshire?

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every tortoiseshell on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 3 tortoiseshell cats listed in West Yorkshire today are with Cat Action Trust 1977 (Leeds) at Leeds (3), 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 "tortoiseshell kittens for sale West Yorkshire", the tortoiseshell 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 tortoiseshell to a good home in West Yorkshire, or one under £100?

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 3 tortoiseshell cats listed in West Yorkshire today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; all are with Cat Action Trust 1977 (Leeds) at Leeds (3). 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 tortoiseshell kittens for adoption in West Yorkshire?

Not right now: none of the 3 listed in West Yorkshire 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 tortoiseshell cats for adoption in West Yorkshire?

Not right now: none of the 3 listed in West Yorkshire is aged 10 or over by its listed age. Older tortoiseshell 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 tortoiseshell rescue near me in West Yorkshire?

As of 8 November 2026, the tortoiseshell cats listed in West Yorkshire are with Cat Action Trust 1977 (Leeds) at Leeds (3). Because there are only a few here, we also show tortoiseshell cats from rescues within 25 miles under "Also near West Yorkshire", each with its town and distance. You can also see tortoiseshell 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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