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Kittens and cats in North Carolina

Looking for a kitten or cat in North Carolina? Adopt a Pet can help you find a new best friend near you.

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These adorable cats are available for adoption in North Carolina. 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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Clover

American Shorthair

Female, Adult
Durham, NC
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Meet Clover: Your Future Best Friend & Expert Toy Retriever! Looking for a beautiful, devoted companion to brighten your days? Meet Clover, a stunning 19-month-old calico kitty who is ready to fill your home with endless love, curiosity, and playful adventures! Clover is a truly special social butterfly with an active, fun-loving spirit and a personality all her own. She loves to play and will even play fetch, proudly retrieving her favorite rubbery stress stars and bottle tops! Whether she's entertaining herself with her favorite toys, leaping to impressive heights, or chasing a classic stick toy with her human, Clover knows how to make every day an adventure. And when playtime is over? She loves nothing more than relaxing in her cat tree and enjoying a little "window TV," watching the world go by from her favorite perch. ❤️ Why You'll Fall in Love with Clover Unmatched Devotion Clover bonds deeply with her human and loves being part of the action.
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A436228

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Fayetteville, NC
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Cricket

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Greensboro, NC
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**Meet Cricket!** 🧡🖤🤍 This beautiful calico girl is ready to hop her way into your heart! At just one year old, Cricket is past the tiny kitten stage but still has plenty of youthful charm and love to share. Her gorgeous patchwork coat makes her a real showstopper, but it’s her chance to find a family of her own that makes her truly special. Cricket is ready to start her next chapter and discover all the wonderful things a forever home has to offer. She deserves a cozy place to call her own, a family to love her, and all the comforts of a life where she never has to worry about what tomorrow brings. 🐾 If you’re looking for a beautiful young companion to share your life with, Cricket may be just the girl you’ve been waiting for! Give this lovely calico a chance to become your very own lucky charm. 🍀🐱 -Social -Playful -Sweet -Adorable -Litter box trained -Good with cats with an introduction Her adoption fee includes her spay surgery, microchip, age appropriate vaccinations, and group testing for FIV and FeLV. If you are interested in adopting, please go to our adoption page for more information on our adoption process and to complete our adoption application. https://www.julietshouse.org/online-adoption-applications *All in our program are assumed to be mixed breed as none have had genetic testing. They are designated based on characteristics observed and noted.
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Whisper

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Greensboro, NC
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**Meet Whisper!** 🤎 This adorable tabby kitten may have a quiet-sounding name, but she’s sure to make a big impression on your heart! With her beautiful stripes, sweet little face, and irresistible kitten charm, Whisper is ready to find a family of her very own. Whisper is ready for all the wonderful things kittenhood has to offer, from playful adventures and chasing toys to cozy naps and spending time with the people she loves. This precious girl has so much love to share and is ready to make her next chapter a special one. 🐾 Now Whisper just needs a forever family to cherish her, spoil her, and make her part of their world. If you’re looking for a sweet little companion to fill your home with love, laughter, and plenty of purrs, Whisper may be the perfect match! 🤎🐱 -Social -Playful -Sweet -Adorable -Litter box trained -Good with cats with an introduction She is the complete package! She would love to find a home with one of her siblings or with another young kitty around. Given her personality, we believe she would do well with other cats, children, and cat-friendly dogs if allowed time for an introduction. Her adoption fee includes her spay surgery, microchip, age appropriate vaccinations, and group testing for FIV and FeLV. If you are interested in adopting, please go to our adoption page for more information on our adoption process and to complete our adoption application. https://www.julietshouse.org/online-adoption-applications Please note: Our policy is to adopt young kittens with a littermate, in a bonded pair, or to homes with a similar aged kitten. This policy ensures that the kittens we rescue, nurture, and love are adopted into homes that offer the best possible environment for their social development. *All in our program are assumed to be mixed breed as none have had genetic testing. They are designated based on characteristics observed and noted.
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Shout

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Greensboro, NC
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**Meet Shout!** 🤎 This adorable tabby kitten is ready to make some noise and shout it from the rooftops: he’s looking for a forever home! With his handsome stripes, precious face, and irresistible kitten charm, Shout is one little guy who deserves to be heard when it comes to finding his happily-ever-after. Shout is ready for all the fun that comes with kittenhood, from chasing toys and exploring new surroundings to making friends and finding cozy spots for naps. He has so much love and happiness to share and is ready to fill his future family’s life with laughter and adorable kitten antics. 🐾 Now Shout just needs a loving family to cheer him on, spoil him, and make him part of their world. If you’re looking for a sweet little tabby to add some extra excitement and love to your life, Shout may be your perfect match! 🤎🐱 -Social -Playful -Sweet -Adorable -Litter box trained -Good with cats with an introduction He is the complete package! He would love to find a home with one of his siblings or with another young kitty around. Given his personality, we believe he would do well with other cats, children, and cat-friendly dogs if allowed time for an introduction. His adoption fee includes his neuter surgery, microchip, age appropriate vaccinations, and group testing for FIV and FeLV. If you are interested in adopting, please go to our adoption page for more information on our adoption process and to complete our adoption application. https://www.julietshouse.org/online-adoption-applications Please note: Our policy is to adopt young kittens with a littermate, in a bonded pair, or to homes with a similar aged kitten. This policy ensures that the kittens we rescue, nurture, and love are adopted into homes that offer the best possible environment for their social development. *All in our program are assumed to be mixed breed as none have had genetic testing. They are designated based on characteristics observed and noted.
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Jam

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 1 mo
Chapel Hill, NC
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Shelters & rescues in North Carolina

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for cats in North Carolina. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

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Merlin's Song

P. O. Box 7696, Rocky Mount, NC 27804

Pet Types: cats

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Promoting Animal Welfare in NC

Rocky Mount, NC 27804

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Nash County Animal Shelter

3600 Eastern Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804

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

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Parker's PAWS Animal Rescue

Rocky Mount, NC 27803

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Rocky Mount Animal Services

1017 N. Church St., Rocky Mount, NC 27803

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rocky Mount Animal Advocates

Rocky Mount, NC 27803

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Edgecombe-Nash Humane Society

P.O. Box 1783, Rocky Mount, NC 27802

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Nash County Independant Animal Rescue

Castalia, NC 27816

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Boykin Animal Rescue

Wilson, NC 27822

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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An American Tail

103 Turner Way, Bunn, NC 27508

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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