Raleigh-Durham/ Fun & Entertainment
Published on April 10, 2020
Looking to adopt a pet? Here are 7 lovable kitties to adopt now in DurhamPhotos: Petfinder

Start your day off right by browsing through furry felines! There are dozens of cats up for adoption right here in Durham.

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 cats 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.)


George, domestic shorthair

George is a male domestic shorthair cat currently housed at Independent Animal Rescue Inc.

His vaccinations are up to date, and he's been neutered. He's mastered his house-training etiquette.

From George's current caretaker:

He will lavish you with love and affection! 

Read more about George on Petfinder.

Sparkle, domestic shorthair

Sparkle is a winsome female domestic shorthair cat being cared for at Independent Animal Rescue Inc.

Sparkle is already spayed and vaccinated. She is already house-trained.

Notes from Sparkle's caretakers:

Sparkle is in constant motion, playing, running, climbing and wrestling with her siblings.  

Apply to adopt Sparkle today at Petfinder.

Violet, domestic shorthair

Violet is an adorable female domestic shorthair cat currently residing at Independent Animal Rescue Inc.

Her vaccinations are already up to date, and she's been spayed. Have no fear: She's already been house-trained.

From Violet's current caretaker:

Violet is affectionate, friendly, playful and talkative.  

Read more about Violet on Petfinder.

Blossom, domestic shorthair

Blossom is a sweet female domestic shorthair cat currently housed at Independent Animal Rescue Inc.

Blossom is spayed and vaccinated. No need to worry: She is already house-trained.

Here's what Blossom's friends at Independent Animal Rescue Inc. think of her:

She is a sweet and loving young lady!

Apply to adopt Blossom today at Petfinder.

Naiya, domestic shorthair

Naiya is a darling female domestic shorthair cat staying at Independent Animal Rescue Inc.

She's mastered her house-training etiquette. She's already been vaccinated and spayed.

Notes from Naiya's caretakers:

Naiya loves a lot of attention and wants you to play with her when she plays with her toys.

Read more about how to adopt Naiya on Petfinder.

Pepper, domestic shorthair

Pepper is a handsome male domestic shorthair cat currently housed at Independent Animal Rescue Inc.

Good news: He is already house-trained. Pepper is already neutered and vaccinated.

Pepper's current caretakers say:

Pepper is a beautiful smooth, jet black cat and an adorable near twin of his sister Pippa.  

Apply to adopt Pepper today at Petfinder.

Pippa, domestic shorthair

Pippa is a winsome female domestic shorthair cat currently residing at Independent Animal Rescue Inc.

She is already house-trained. Pippa is spayed, and she has had all of her shots.

Notes from Pippa's caretakers:

Pippa is a beautiful smooth, jet black cat and an adorable near twin of her brother Pepper.  

Read more about how to adopt Pippa on Petfinder.


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