7 charming cats to adopt now in Tampa

Luke is a lovable male American shorthair cat staying at St. Francis Society Animal Rescue.

He has been vaccinated and neutered. Good news: He is already house-trained and has had regular checkups at the vet's office. 

Luke's current caretakers say:

Hi there! My name is Luke. When I was just a tiny kitten, I was found along with my siblings on a scary street in Tampa. My mom adopted me a few years ago, and I became fast friends with Leia, her five-year-old tortoise. But we don't get along so well anymore. Mommy says I would thrive in a loving home where I can be the only cat in the house. 

Read more about Luke on Petfinder.

Hamlet is a darling male American shorthair cat currently housed at St. Francis Society Animal Rescue.

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

Here's what Hamlet's friends at St. Francis Society Animal Rescue think of him:

My name is Hamlet. I am a very very lucky kitty. My mom was a stray, and a nice lady found us when I was just a tiny baby. She made sure to hold us and give us lots of healthy food.  Now, I love to be held, get neck rubs and sit in my favorite window seat. My foster mom says I'm a sweet boy who has made great progress and just needs someone patient and special. Could you be the one? 

Apply to adopt Hamlet today at Petfinder.

Buttercup is a female American shorthair cat being cared for at St. Francis Society Animal Rescue.

Buttercup loves other cats, dogs and kids. She is already vaccinated and spayed. Good news: She is already house-trained. Buttercup is a special needs pet, so please inquire about her specific care requirements.

Here's what Buttercup's friends at St. Francis Society Animal Rescue think of her:

Buttercup—named after a Disney character—is the little sister from a litter of seven. But don't let her small size fool you. She is spunky and loves to wrestle and play just like her brothers and sisters. She is great around kids and dogs and  will purr the instant someone starts to give her attention. We know there's a good home out there for her. 

Read more about how to adopt Buttercup on Petfinder.

Piper is a sweet female American shorthair cat currently housed at St. Francis Society Animal Rescue.

Piper likes to socialize, and she's happy to keep company with other cats. Piper is spayed and vaccinated. She has mastered her house-training etiquette.

Here's what Piper's friends at St. Francis Society Animal Rescue think of her:

My name is Piper. I ended up at the "scary place," but I was saved in the nick of time. Now, I am spending some quiet time adjusting to the good life, getting used to eating yummy food again, and making new friends in my foster home. I have started to really come out of my shell, so be patient with me. 

Apply to adopt Piper today at Petfinder.

Charley is a sweet male American shorthair cat being kept at St. Francis Society Animal Rescue.

Charley is a social animal, and he'll get along great with your other cats. He has been vaccinated and neutered. He has mastered his house-training etiquette.

Notes from Charley's caretakers:

I'm Charley! I didn't have an easy start in life. I was found crying outside when I was only a few weeks old. But I've thrived thanks to the foster family who rescued me. My foster mom says I'm the life of the party, and I get along great with my foster sibling Winnie. We've become bffs and would love to be adopted together. 

Read more about how to adopt Charley on Petfinder.

Tubby is a male American shorthair cat currently housed at St. Francis Society Animal Rescue.

Tubby is a social butterfly — he gets along well with other cats. He has been vaccinated and neutered. He's mastered his house-training etiquette.

Notes from Tubby's caretakers:

A nice lady found my siblings and I in her backyard. She sought help at a local pet store and, luckily for us, a volunteer found us. We have been house trained and are growing fast. It's time for us to go to a loving home. Can we come and play at your house?

Apply to adopt Tubby today at Petfinder.

Leo is a charming male American shorthair cat currently housed at St. Francis Society Animal Rescue.

Leo gets along well with other cats. He's already house-trained. His vaccinations are already up to date, and he is neutered.

Leo's current caretakers say:

I'm a sweet, fun, playful, cuddly kitten who just craves attention. Head rubs make me happy. My brother and I were rescued from a shelter and our foster mama gave us food, lots of love, and a warm comfy place to heal. We hope to be adopted together, because we love each other so much. Will you give us cuties a forever home?

Read more about how to adopt Leo on Petfinder.