Looking to add a new companion to the family? There are dozens of cool kitties up for adoption at animal shelters in and around New York City, so you won't have to look far to find the perfect fit.
Hoodline used data from Petfinder to power this roundup of cats available for adoption near you. Read on to meet some friendly, furry locals.
(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.)
Kip, domestic shorthair
Kip is a lovable male domestic shorthair cat currently residing at Harlem Cats.
Kip is a true family cat, and children will love him. He's already vaccinated and neutered. Fear not: He is already house-trained.
More about Kip:
Greetings, Kip here! A nice rescuer saved me and my three brothers, Cary, Denver and Orson. I have a lot to learn about the indoor life, but I think it's going to be swell. My brothers and I are three or four months old and just getting to know people and those wonderful pets they give us.
Read more about Kip on Petfinder.
Starfish, domestic shorthair
Starfish is a female domestic shorthair cat currently housed at Harlem Cats.
Starfish is happy to keep company with other cats. Starfish is spayed and vaccinated, and she's mastered her house-training etiquette.
Starfish's current caretakers say:
Starfish has been a STAR house guest in her foster home, and we know she is going to bring oodles of love and happiness to her forever home. She loves to play with every toy her foster mom and dad give her and enjoys every kind of food they've offered her. Starfish is just an easygoing gal. In between all that playing and eating, she adores hanging by your side and acting cute!
Apply to adopt Starfish today at Petfinder.
Webby, tuxedo
Webby is a female tuxedo cat currently housed at Ready For Rescue.
Webby is happy to keep company with other cats. She's already house-trained and spayed, and she has all her shots.
From Webby's current caretaker:
Meet Webby! She's cute, petite and oh so sweet. And she's fielding offers for her forever home. She's on the young side (about 1.5 years old), but she knows pretty much everything and makes a charming dinner partner. She enjoys lasers, window watching and velvet mice. Her tuxedo is long and formal, but she promises lots of warm and faithful companionship to the right human.
Read more about how to adopt Webby on Petfinder.
Bella, domestic shorthair mix
Bella is a lovable female domestic shorthair mix staying at Anjellicle Cats Rescue.
She has all of her shots, and she's spayed. She is already house-trained.
Bella's current caretakers say:
Bella is a very sweet, affectionate girl. She is mellow, likes other cats and is a motherly type of girl. She is always happy! She loves attention and wants pets all the time!
Apply to adopt Bella today at Petfinder.
Lila, torbie
Lila is a winsome female torbie cat currently housed at Ready For Rescue.
She's spayed and vaccinated. Good news: She is already house-trained.
Here's what Lila's friends at Ready For Rescue think of her:
Check out elegant Lila, our two-year-old torbie. She's a very sweet kitty who loves attention and likes to initiate play with chirps like a little bird. She leans in for head scratches and gives ample head butts. She's a very friendly little lady.
Read more about how to adopt Lila on Petfinder.
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