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Kittens and cats in Escondido, California

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These adorable cats are available for adoption in Escondido, California. To learn more about each adoptable cat, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
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Rufus & Ruby

Siamese

Female, Senior
San Marcos, CA
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Good with kids, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Hello! I am looking for a wonderful home for my grandmother's 2 sweet senior kitties. She was placed into an assisted living facility and can no longer have her cats, but they mean the world to her so I am trying to find them the best home possible! Rufus and Ruby are both 15 yrs old, fixed, but not sure about their vaccine history. Ruby: Female, Siamese, beautiful blue eyes! She is very timid with strangers and normally hides when an unknown person comes in the house, but she is an absolute love bug when she warms up. She loves behind the ear and back scratches, and rolling around the floor when she's happy. Rufus: Male, black, bright yellow eyes! He is very friendly and sociable. He can be a bit of a talker! He absolutely loves getting treats. He's the sweetest guy, very mellow but so friendly with people. Unfortunately, these are the only pictures I currently have of them. They are a bonded pair and I would really like to keep them together! Please ask any questions!
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Slim and thickums

Tabby

Male, Young
San Marcos, CA
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Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
I originally took them in because a family member got evicted and couldn’t keep them so they gave them to another home and the kitties were so scared of the other animals in that home so that family gave them back to my family member and then my family member brought them to my house. I decided to let them stay in my room a while as we try to find a forever home for these sweet babies! I’d keep them but the issue is my roommate is allergic to cats so they are forced to stay in my room and they deserve so much more! They are friendly with people and love to cuddle/sleep with me/people! One is “Slim” and the other is “thickums”!
We'll also keep you updated on Kyo's adoption status with email updates.
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Kyo

American Shorthair

Male, Adult
San Marcos, CA
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Good with kids, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Kyo is a sweet and playful 6-year-old cat. He is very cuddly and loves being the center of attention. With a heavy heart I am seeking to rehome him due to new restrictions in my apartment complex. I have not socialized him with dogs so I am not sure how he would react to a dog in the home but he did live with another cat previously. I am seeking a new home for him that will provide him with all the love and attention and will treat him as family. I am willing to waive the fee I just want him to go to someone that’s going to take good care of him.
We'll also keep you updated on Misty's adoption status with email updates.
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Misty

Tabby

Female, Adult
San Marcos, CA
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Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Misty is 11 years old and our family has had her since she was a kitten. She was adopted with her litter mate and gets along well with him. Unfortunately Misty has developed anxiety and does not like our dog or loud noises. Our family is growing again with adult children moving back home as well as another dog. Misty would benefit from being adopted by a single person or couple without children or other pets. She is loving and sweet, but now hides under the bed as she won’t come downstairs any longer. We are looking for a good and loving home for our sweet kitty.
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Kasey

Tabby

Male, Young
Vista, CA
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Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
posting this on behalf of my brother who lives in Vista. This sweet kitty (we think he is around 1 years old) came onto my brother's lot a few months ago. He put out flyers and no one claimed him. He is VERY sweet, good with dogs, etc and is looking for a home. We believe he is fixed and not sure about shots or anything as my brother hasn't taken him to the vet. We are looking for a good home for him. My brother is at max capacity with animals and he doesn't want to take him to a shelter. Please text is you're seriously interested. **not sure of breed
We'll also keep you updated on Monkey (Mr. Cuddles)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Monkey (Mr. Cuddles)

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Young
Vista, CA
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Monkey! We should have named him Mr. Cuddles due to the fact that he is so affectionate, and, well...loves to cuddle! We adopted Monkey from a rescue in July of 2023. I’ve developed a severe cat allergy over the last few months and after lots of time and consideration, we’ve decided to re-home him. He loves to play with fishing rod toys, lasers, and pencils! He is very social and will approach almost anyone with a gentle headbutt and rub up against the leg. He loves to be pet behind his ears and will snuggle up against you for a long nap. He has spent the first year of his life in a home with older children, another cat, and two dogs. He is a very go-with-the-flow kind of guy! He is bonded with our other female cat Dolly and we would like them to be adopted together but we also think he would do fine without her. Dolly is a 1 year old female Ragdoll mix. She is also spayed, microchipped, and is current on her vaccinations.

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Tabby Nation Cat Rescue

Escondido, CA 92025

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Karmic Rescue - Escondido

Escondido, CA 92025

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Kitten Rescue Life

415 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025

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Today, Tomorrow, Forever Animal Rescue (TTFAR)

Escondido, CA 92029

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Martin's Home, Inc

10121 West Lilac Road, Escondido, CA 92026

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Cat Adoption Service

San Diego County, Escondido, CA 92026

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Spirit Hills Rescue

Escondido, CA 92026

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Howe - 2 Care 4 Critters

2976 Jacks Creek Place, Escondido, CA 92027

Pet Types: cats, birds, rabbits, small animals

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San Diego Humane Society - Escondido Campus

3500 Burnet Drive, Escondido, CA 92027

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Furballs Furever Rescue

Escondido, CA 92027

Pet Types: cats, dogs, small animals

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