Memphis/ Fun & Entertainment
Published on August 01, 2019
7 charming cats to adopt now in MemphisPhotos: Petfinder

Interested in adopting a pet — or just gazing at some cool kitties near you? There are dozens of endearing cats up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Memphis.

Animal shelters and pet rescue groups work hard to care for unhoused pets and connect them to loving homes. Hoodline used data from Petfinder to power this roundup of cats currently available for adoption.

(Details like pet availability, training, vaccinations and other features are based on data provided by Petfinder and may be subject to change; contact the shelter for the latest information.)


Butterscotch, domestic shorthair

Butterscotch is a lovable male domestic shorthair cat in the care of Memphis Pets Alive!

Butterscotch will get along great with your other cats. He has been vaccinated and neutered. Have no fear: He's already house-trained.

Read more about Butterscotch on Petfinder.

Cricket, domestic shorthair

Cricket is a sweet female domestic shorthair cat in the care of Perfect Match Animal Rescue.

Cricket loves other cats, dogs and kids. She already has all of her shots, and she's spayed. Have no fear: She is already house-trained.

From Cricket's current caretaker:

She loves humans just as much as she loves her little Corduroy. She has loving golden eyes with a cute long whisker on each side. All you have to do is pat a seat and she is there looking for loves. Cricket does play with toys and laser pointers, but does prefer a human playmate. 

Apply to adopt Cricket today at Petfinder.

Reggie, American shorthair mix

Reggie is a sweet male American shorthair mix currently housed at St. Francis Animal Rescue Refuge (SFARR).

Reggie is happy to keep company with other cats. Reggie is neutered, and he has all his shots. No need to worry: He's already house-trained.

Reggie's current caretakers say:

Reggie is super duper friendly. He needs a family to love him so he can be someone’s lap kitty.

Read more about how to adopt Reggie on Petfinder.

Flutter Shy, calico mix

Flutter Shy is a female calico mix being cared for at St. Francis Animal Rescue Refuge (SFARR).

Flutter Shy is ready to make friends, and she loves other cats. She's already house-trained. Flutter Shy is already spayed, and she has all her shots.

Notes from Flutter Shy's caretakers:

Flutter Shy is very sweet and affectionate.

Read more about Flutter Shy on Petfinder.

Opie, domestic shorthair

Opie is a darling male domestic shorthair cat currently residing at Memphis Pets Alive!

Opie is the life of the party — he'll get along great with your other cats. He is neutered, and he has all his shots. No need to worry: He is already house-trained.

More on Opie:

I'm a little fellow, but it doesn't slow me down, and neither can FIV. See, I even had all my teeth pulled and you would never ever know it. I am a super snuggler.

Apply to adopt Opie today at Petfinder.

Bolt, domestic shorthair

Bolt is a lovable male domestic shorthair cat currently residing at Memphis Pets Alive!

Bolt is happy to keep company with other cats. He's mastered his house-training etiquette. He is already vaccinated and neutered.

Read more about Bolt on Petfinder.

Rocky, domestic shorthair

Rocky is a male domestic shorthair cat being kept at Mewtopia Cat Rescue.

He has mastered his house-training etiquette. He already has all of his shots, and he's neutered.

More on Rocky:

I'm a very sweet and loving 2-year-old male who wants to find another home.

Read more about how to adopt Rocky on Petfinder.


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