5 cool kitties to adopt now in Tampa

Merle is an adorable female calico cat currently housed at St. Francis Society Animal Rescue.

Merle loves to socialize — she gets along well with other cats. She's mastered her house-training etiquette. She's spayed and vaccinated.

Notes from Merle's caretakers:

She's a typical bossy Calico. But life has been rough for Merle and her family, and it took a long time to restore them back to health. Shy at first, Merle loves to play with calm kids. Although she's playful and loving, adoption events rattle this brave girl. We're seeking the perfect home for a purrfect girl; it should come with a kitty buddy. If you are looking for the Poncho to your Lefty, that's Merle!

Apply to adopt Merle today at Petfinder.

Bart is a male domestic shorthair cat being kept at St. Francis Society Animal Rescue.

Bart likes to socialize — he gets along well with other cats. He has had all of his shots, and he is neutered. No need to worry: He's already house-trained.

Bart's current caretakers say:

 If you are looking for a silly boy that is sweet and very chill, that's me! My foster mommy has a soft spot for me, because I used to be the littlest of my litter. I'm big now- but I'm still her baby. The purrfect home for me has a nice kitty friend for me to play with and lots of snuggles. Could it be you? Can't wait to meet you!

Read more about how to adopt Bart on Petfinder.

Namaste is a sweet female domestic shorthair cat being cared for at St. Francis Society Animal Rescue.

Namaste seeks a home without small children. She gets along well with other cats and dogs. She's been vaccinated and spayed. Good news: She is already house-trained.

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

This funky mamma was an outdoor kitty who likes to be around people. A woman who was feeding her realized she was pregnant, and that's when St. Francis Rescue stepped in. She was a very loving mother, but her babies have all been adopted. She has great house manners and needs to be placed in a quiet home.

Read more about how to adopt Namaste on Petfinder.

Kaizie is a female domestic shorthair cat currently housed at St. Francis Society Animal Rescue.

Kaizie gets along well with other cats. Her ideal forever home would be a dog-free environment. St. Francis Society Animal Rescue, however, wants to place her in a home without small children. She is already house-trained. She's already vaccinated and spayed.

Kaizie's current caretakers say:

I showed up at a feral colony one day out of nowhere. Not knowing anything about me, my foster mom picked me up and brought me home. I was so scared and shy at first. Then, one day, my personality came out! Now, I follow my foster mom everywhere she goes. I just want some love and kisses, and I'm happy. Foster mom says I just have the cutest little face in the world, so I deserve all of it!

Read more about Kaizie on Petfinder.

Petey is a male domestic shorthair cat being cared for at St. Francis Society Animal Rescue.

Petey's ideal forever home would be a dog-free environment and one without small children. He already has had all of his shots, and he is neutered. No need to worry: He is already house-trained. Petey is a special needs pet, so please inquire about his specific care requirements.

Notes from Petey's caretakers:

My sister, Fancy, and I were lucky enough to be saved from underneath a shed when we were about three weeks old. My foster parents say I'm a very sweet boy, and I like to cry for them to pick me up and hold me. We are looking for a forever home that will have time for both of us and one that will be patient and understanding of our condition. Consider opening your home to two special kitties like us.

Apply to adopt Petey today at Petfinder.