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Published on November 18, 2019
6 charming cats to adopt now in San JosePhotos: Petfinder

Looking to add a new companion to the family? There are dozens of furry felines up for adoption at animal shelters in and around San Jose, 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.)


Misty, Egyptian Mau and Turkish van mix

Misty is a female Egyptian Mau and Turkish van mix being cared for at Street Paws Rescue.

Misty is happy to keep company with other cats. She has had all of her shots, and she's spayed. She's already house-trained.

Notes from Misty's caretakers:

Misty is around 1 year old young cat who was rescued from the streets of Dubai UAE six months ago. She is a mixed breed of Arabian Mau/turkish mix and is considered a desert cat which is local to that region. She is extremely playful and a high energy young cat who very much acts like a kitten.  She is fully house and litter box trained.

Read more about Misty on Petfinder.

Leo, Turkish van and Maine coon mix

Leo is a lovable male Turkish van and Maine coon mix staying at 13th St Cats.

He is vaccinated. He's already house-trained.

Here's what Leo's friends at 13th St Cats think of him:

Leo is a sweet cat that was rescued when he got surrendered to SJACS. He does prefer a quieter home but then he is a total charmer. He is very quiet himself, no calling for food or attention. He enjoys playing with his fuzzy mice throws them in the air and catches them, he is a very paw oriented cat that is for sure! We think he will be best without little kids in the home, and he seems to really like women more than men possibly!

Apply to adopt Leo today at Petfinder.

Kris, snowshoe and domestic shorthair mix

Kris is an adorable male snowshoe and domestic shorthair mix being kept at 13th St Cats.

Kris is friendly as can be — he'll get along great with other cats and dogs. He's already house-trained. Kris is already neutered, and he has had all his shots.

Kris' current caretakers say:

Kris was with his family since he was a kitten. He was an indoor /outdoor cat and he had the bad luck to be infected with FIV a few years ago from a cat fight that left him with that and an abcess. His owner recently had to move to a place that did not allow pets, so he came into our rescue. He has totally made himself at home in our space and has proved to be the smartest guy we have right now! He needs stimulation and is always ready to play with whatever new thing appears in front of him.

Read more about Kris on Petfinder.

Goatee, domestic shorthair and tuxedo mix

Goatee is a sweet male domestic shorthair and tuxedo mix staying at 13th St Cats.

No need to worry: He's already house-trained. Goatee is already neutered.

From Goatee's current caretaker:

Goatee is a loving cat. He is in need of caring attention and is capable of bonding with an owner. Once bonded, he can be gently handled. He has only been in a quiet environment with a single elderly female owner. He can be skittish. Goatee will do well in an environment where he is the only pet and limited to just one or two owners. Like all cats, he will need time and a safe place to adjust to his new surroundings.

Read more about how to adopt Goatee on Petfinder.

Trixie, tabby

Trixie is a female tabby cat staying at 13th St Cats.

She is already house-trained. She's already been spayed.

Notes from Trixie's caretakers:

Trixie a female grey/ white short-haired tabby with a nice white spot on her nose. She's such a sweetheart and loves to play and jump around. Trixie is pretty independent. She loves to play with a plastic spiral toy or a mouse by herself. 

Read more about how to adopt Trixie on Petfinder.

Liesel, calico

Liesel is a female calico cat in the care of 13th St Cats.

She has mastered her house-training etiquette. She's spayed.

Notes from Liesel:

I like to play, I'm social and will let you give me pets. I don't like to be picked up but will rub against your legs. I love to sit in the sun and watch the birds in the yard. I also like to be up high on the cat tree. I have been lovingly cared for and have had my yearly checkups. I am a happy and healthy cat. I was adopted from the Nike animal rescue foundation in 2012 along with my two sisters Mitzi and Ilsa. Our dad got sick and is now living in assisted living and cannot have me and my sisters. I am chipped, spayed, up-to-date on all my shots, am a great litterbox user and am not a picky eater. I get along with other cats but have never lived with a dog or kids.

Apply to adopt Liesel today at Petfinder.


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