Alban
3 years • Male • Domestic cat
high energyFIV positive
Can live with:Other cats
PawPurrs Halfway House· Hindley
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Special needs rescue cats for adoption and rehoming in and around Wigan
There are 18 special needs cats looking for a new home in and around Wigan right now, listed by Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary, Freshfields 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.
3 in Wigan itself and 15 more reachable from it, in places such as Bolton, Warrington and Ramsbottom. Each card shows the town and how far it is.
By listed age: 11 adults and 6 older cats.
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Moira
16 years • Female • Domestic cat
low energyDaily medication
Samson
8 years • Male • Domestic Shorthair
Blind or low vision
Stacy
11 years • Female • Domestic Shorthair
low energyThyroid condition
Thomas
18 years • Male • Domestic Shorthair
low energyThyroid condition
Shiva (Floof)
3 years • Female • Domestic Shorthair
Special diet
Special needs cats near Wigan right now
18 special needs cats are listed in or around Wigan today, with 8 rescues. 3 are in Wigan itself and 15 with rescues around it. By age: 11 adult cats and 6 older cats, plus 1 with no age given. 9 are male and 9 female. The newest was added on 1 November 2026.
- Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary at Ramsbottom, about 15 miles away: 7 special needs cats
- Freshfields Animal Rescue at Ince Blundell, about 16 miles away: 3 special needs cats
- PawPurrs Halfway House at Hindley: 2 special needs cats
- Warrington Animal Welfare at Warrington, about 11 miles away: 2 special needs cats
- Cats Guidance Rescue in Wigan: 1 special needs cat
- Destitute Animals Shelter at Bolton, about 9 miles away: 1 special needs cat
- Heatons Cats at Stockport, 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 Wigan: your questions
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How many special needs cats are available for adoption in Wigan?
As of 8 November 2026, 18 special needs cats are listed for adoption in and around Wigan on LocalPetFinder, from Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary, Freshfields Animal Rescue, PawPurrs Halfway House, Warrington Animal Welfare, Cats Guidance Rescue, Destitute Animals Shelter, Heatons Cats and StraySafe Rescue. That is 3 in Wigan itself and 15 with rescues reachable from Wigan, each shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.
Which rescues near Wigan have special needs cats right now, and how old are they?
As of 8 November 2026, Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary (at Ramsbottom, about 15 miles away): 7, Freshfields Animal Rescue (at Ince Blundell, about 16 miles away): 3, PawPurrs Halfway House (at Hindley): 2, Warrington Animal Welfare (at Warrington, about 11 miles away): 2, Cats Guidance Rescue (in Wigan): 1 and Destitute Animals Shelter (at Bolton, about 9 miles away): 1, and 2 more. By age, that is 11 adult cats and 6 older cats, plus 1 with no age given. The newest was added on 1 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.
How much does it cost to adopt a special needs cat in Wigan?
The special needs cats listed in and around Wigan today are with Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary at Ramsbottom, about 15 miles away (7), Freshfields Animal Rescue at Ince Blundell, about 16 miles away (3), PawPurrs Halfway House at Hindley (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 Wigan?
As of 8 November 2026, the special needs cats listed in and around Wigan are with Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary at Ramsbottom, about 15 miles away (7), Freshfields Animal Rescue at Ince Blundell, about 16 miles away (3), PawPurrs Halfway House at Hindley (2), Warrington Animal Welfare at Warrington, about 11 miles away (2) and 4 other rescues. The nearest to Wigan is PawPurrs Halfway House at Hindley. 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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