These Los Angeles-based kittens are up for adoption and in need of a

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Start your day off right by looking at some cute-as-can-be kittens! There are dozens of kittens up for adoption right here in Los Angeles.

Hoodline partnered with Petfinder, an online adoption site that lists “more than 315,000 adoptable pets from nearly 14,000 animal shelters and rescue groups" to bring you this roundup of kittens near you.

(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.)

Nakia, American shorthair mix

Nakia is a male American shorthair kitten staying at Kitten Rescue.

Nakia loves kids, dogs or cats. Have no fear: He's already house-trained. Nakia is vaccinated.

Notes from Nakia's caretakers:

Nakia is a beautiful black panther kitty. [He] is extremely affectionate and wants to constantly be with humans... [He] will follow you around to keep you company at all times. [He] is also very playful chasing around balls, playing with feather toys and playing with the cat dancer.

Simba, tabby and domestic shorthair mix

Simba is a male tabby and domestic shorthair kitten being kept at The Cat's Meow Animal Rescue.

Simba is happy to keep company with other cats. He has been vaccinated. He is already house-trained.

Whiskers, domestic shorthair

Whiskers is a female domestic shorthair kitten in the care of Lange Foundation.

Have no fear: She's already house-trained. She has had all of her shots.

From Whiskers' current caretaker:

Whiskers is confident and likes to be in charge. We often find her sunbathing and watching the birds through the window. Whiskers is very sweet and will climb all over you. This beautiful girl purrs non-stop and is eager to find her family to shower them in her love.

Read more about how to adopt Whiskers on Petfinder.

Dahlia, domestic mix

Dahlia is a female domestic kitten currently housed at Kitten Rescue.

Dahlia loves to socialize, and she gets along well with dogs and cats. She is vaccinated. Fear not: She's already house-trained.

Notes from Dahlia's caretakers:

Dahlia is a mellow, relaxed, gentle and quiet kitten who always manages to find the softest and darkest place to nap in the whole house... Because she's a shy girl, she would likely thrive in a household where she can get most of the attention all to herself.

Star, domestic shorthair mix

Star is a male domestic shorthair kitten being cared for at Kitten Rescue.

Star is happy to keep company with other cats and dogs. Fear not: He is already house-trained. He has had all his shots.

Star's current caretakers say:

Star is a shy male that gets along well with other cats. He can be playful at times and very curious. Star also likes to cuddle under the blanket and loves kitten treats. He likes to find new places to hide sometimes but does come around when it's time to eat.

Simba, Siamese and domestic shorthair mix

Simba is a sweet male Siamese and domestic shorthair kitten staying at Lange Foundation.

Fear not: He is already house-trained. He's been vaccinated.

Here's what Simba's friends at Lange Foundation think of him:

He is very independent but has his cuddly moments. He loves to explore and play but knows when it is time to snuggle on the couch for a movie.

Kramer, domestic shorthair mix

Kramer is a male domestic shorthair kitten being kept at Kitten Rescue.

Kramer gets along well with other cats. His vaccinations are already up to date. He's already house-trained.

From Kramer's current caretaker:

Kramer is a sweet and playful kitten... He enjoys curling up next to you on the couch and sleeping next to you at night.

Apply to adopt Kramer today at Petfinder.

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