This website shows cats in animal shelters or animal rescues that have been waiting to be adopted.

Please check with the respective organization if you are interested in meeting the cat in case they are already adopted.

Animal Services and Assistance Programs Inc.
Barn Cats

We have a wide assortment of cats that are not suitable to be house cats for various reasons but are...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair, Domestic Long Hair? Barn Cats is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Marengo, IL, 60152 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair, Domestic Long Hair searching for a forever family near Marengo, IL, 60152.

profile last updated on 11/11/2016

  • Domestic Short Hair
    • Temperment: Active, Curious, Easygoing, Playful, Calm
    • Breed Group: Generic, Short
  • Domestic Long Hair
    • Temperment: Active, Curious, Easygoing, Playful, Calm
    • Breed Group: Generic, Long
Illiana Rescue
George

George can be found perched on the bookshelf catching a breeze from the open window or nestled by storage boxes...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Tabby? George is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Dyer, IN, 46311 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Tabby searching for a forever family near Dyer, IN, 46311.

profile last updated on 11/22/2010

  • Tabby
    • Temperment: Active, Curious, Easygoing, Playful, Calm
    • Breed Group: Generic, Short
Illinois Animal Rescue, Inc
Dr. Sheldon Cooper - Semi Feral

Bazinga! My name is Dr. Sheldon Cooper and I'm 7 years old. Much like my namesake I do not like...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - American Shorthair? Dr. Sheldon Cooper - Semi Feral is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Bloomingdale, IL, 60108 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - American Shorthair searching for a forever family near Bloomingdale, IL, 60108.

profile last updated on 12/16/2013

  • American Shorthair
    • Temperment: Active, Curious, Easygoing, Playful, Calm
    • Breed Group: Lap, Short
Save-A-Pet
June

I came in as a stray cat and it's been a scary last few months. Don't misunderstand me though, I...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? June is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Grayslake, IL, 60030 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Grayslake, IL, 60030.

profile last updated on 07/12/2014

  • Domestic Short Hair
    • Temperment: Active, Curious, Easygoing, Playful, Calm
    • Breed Group: Generic, Short
Porter County Animal Shelter
Dee Dee

Meet Dee Dee! Dee Dee first graced us with her presence in October 2014, and although she recently found herself...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Calico? Dee Dee is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Valparaiso, IN, 46385 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Calico searching for a forever family near Valparaiso, IN, 46385.

profile last updated on 02/23/2023

  • Calico
    • Temperment: Active, Curious, Easygoing, Playful, Calm
    • Breed Group: Generic, Short
Second Chance 4 Pets Network
Charlotte

My name is Charlotte. I am a female white and black domestic shorthaired cat. I was born in 2013. I...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Charlotte is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Whiting, IN, 46394 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Whiting, IN, 46394.

profile last updated on 01/02/2015

  • Domestic Short Hair
    • Temperment: Active, Curious, Easygoing, Playful, Calm
    • Breed Group: Generic, Short
Spay Neuter Assistance Program of Michigan
Timmy

TIMMY! This adorable, boy is available for adoption. He has gotten much larger than we anticipated. Mom is a Persian...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Persian, Domestic Short Hair? Timmy is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Niles, MI, 49120 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Persian, Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Niles, MI, 49120.

profile last updated on 11/05/2025

  • Persian
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Loyal, Sedate, Quiet
    • Breed Group: Lap, Long
  • Domestic Short Hair
    • Temperment: Active, Curious, Easygoing, Playful, Calm
    • Breed Group: Generic, Short
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Griffith Animal Control
Barn Cats

We have MANY cats who would do best in a barn. Some you can not touch. They are looking for...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Barn Cats is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Griffith, IN, 46319 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Griffith, IN, 46319.

profile last updated on 01/26/2016

  • Domestic Short Hair
    • Temperment: Active, Curious, Easygoing, Playful, Calm
    • Breed Group: Generic, Short
Second Chance 4 Pets Network
Taz

My name is Taz. I am a male domestic shorthaired orange tabby with white cat. I was born in 2013....

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Taz is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Whiting, IN, 46394 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Whiting, IN, 46394.

profile last updated on 03/05/2016

  • Domestic Short Hair
    • Temperment: Active, Curious, Easygoing, Playful, Calm
    • Breed Group: Generic, Short
The Buddy Foundation
Lightning

Lightning is a very pretty, petite black and white tuxedo cat. She was the last one of an all-female litter...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Lightning is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Arlington Heights, IL, 60006 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Arlington Heights, IL, 60006.

profile last updated on 05/05/2016

  • Domestic Short Hair
    • Temperment: Active, Curious, Easygoing, Playful, Calm
    • Breed Group: Generic, Short
Spay and Stay
Daisy

Daisy (about 7 years old as of April, 2023) is a female black and white shorthaired cat. Daisy was born...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Daisy is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Grayslake, IL, 60030 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Grayslake, IL, 60030.

profile last updated on 06/30/2016

  • Domestic Short Hair
    • Temperment: Active, Curious, Easygoing, Playful, Calm
    • Breed Group: Generic, Short
Spay and Stay
Primrose

Primrose (about 7 years old as of April, 2023) is a female black tuxedo shorthaired cat. Primrose was born to...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Primrose is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Grayslake, IL, 60030 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Grayslake, IL, 60030.

profile last updated on 12/19/2021

  • Domestic Short Hair
    • Temperment: Active, Curious, Easygoing, Playful, Calm
    • Breed Group: Generic, Short
Second Chance 4 Pets Network
Mia

My name is Mia. I am a female brown tabby with white domestic shorthaired cat. I gave birth to 3...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Mia is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Whiting, IN, 46394 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Whiting, IN, 46394.

profile last updated on 07/06/2016

  • Domestic Short Hair
    • Temperment: Active, Curious, Easygoing, Playful, Calm
    • Breed Group: Generic, Short
The Buddy Foundation
Cubby

Cubby is a gray and white male. He was found with his two brothers, Indy and JoJo, by a court...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Cubby is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Arlington Heights, IL, 60006 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Arlington Heights, IL, 60006.

profile last updated on 07/27/2021

  • Domestic Short Hair
    • Temperment: Active, Curious, Easygoing, Playful, Calm
    • Breed Group: Generic, Short
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Whiting Animal Control
Gecko

She's making progress! All you have to do is reach in and pet her and she just purrs and purrs....

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Gecko is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Whiting, IN, 46394 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Whiting, IN, 46394.

profile last updated on 08/28/2016

  • Domestic Short Hair
    • Temperment: Active, Curious, Easygoing, Playful, Calm
    • Breed Group: Generic, Short
The Buddy Foundation
Paris

Paris is a large gray female. She and her siblings arrived at the shelter as kittens. All of them were...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Paris is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Arlington Heights, IL, 60006 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Arlington Heights, IL, 60006.

profile last updated on 08/30/2016

  • Domestic Short Hair
    • Temperment: Active, Curious, Easygoing, Playful, Calm
    • Breed Group: Generic, Short
The Buddy Foundation
Patches

Patches is a beautiful female golden tortie. She was found as a kitten by our founder and brought into the...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Tortoiseshell? Patches is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Arlington Heights, IL, 60006 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Tortoiseshell searching for a forever family near Arlington Heights, IL, 60006.

profile last updated on 10/20/2016

  • Tortoiseshell
    • Temperment: Active, Curious, Easygoing, Playful, Calm
    • Breed Group: Generic, Short
The Buddy Foundation
Bobbie

Bobbie is female golden tabby with medium fur. She is a rescue from a kill shelter downstate. She arrived with...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Torbie? Bobbie is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Arlington Heights, IL, 60006 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Torbie searching for a forever family near Arlington Heights, IL, 60006.

profile last updated on 05/27/2019

  • Torbie
    • Temperment: Active, Curious, Easygoing, Playful, Calm
    • Breed Group: Generic, Short
Cause For Paws
Cinder

Cinder is one of 4 kitties dumped. Somewhat feral until they started being fed on a regular basis. They can...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Cinder is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Byron, IL, 61010 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Byron, IL, 61010.

profile last updated on 12/10/2016

  • Domestic Short Hair
    • Temperment: Active, Curious, Easygoing, Playful, Calm
    • Breed Group: Generic, Short
Cause For Paws
Cookie

Cookie is one of the Momma kitties that has been dumped on property by the dumpster. Cookie is one of...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Cookie is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Byron, IL, 61010 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Byron, IL, 61010.

profile last updated on 12/10/2016

  • Domestic Short Hair
    • Temperment: Active, Curious, Easygoing, Playful, Calm
    • Breed Group: Generic, Short
Porter County Animal Shelter
Kiki

Kiki is currently around 14 years old and has been our guest since April 2025. She is spayed, microchipped, vaccinated,...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Torbie? Kiki is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Valparaiso, IN, 46385 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Torbie searching for a forever family near Valparaiso, IN, 46385.

profile last updated on 07/25/2025

  • Torbie
    • Temperment: Active, Curious, Easygoing, Playful, Calm
    • Breed Group: Generic, Short
Support The Cause
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Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County
**Barn Cats**

HAWS' currently has barn cats that are looking for homes. If you are interested in adopting or learning more about...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? **Barn Cats** is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Waukesha, WI, 53187 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Waukesha, WI, 53187.

profile last updated on 01/19/2017

  • Domestic Short Hair
    • Temperment: Active, Curious, Easygoing, Playful, Calm
    • Breed Group: Generic, Short
Whiting Animal Control
Cliff

Cliff is a sweetheart. He loves other cats.

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Tabby? Cliff is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Whiting, IN, 46394 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Tabby searching for a forever family near Whiting, IN, 46394.

profile last updated on 02/27/2017

  • Tabby
    • Temperment: Active, Curious, Easygoing, Playful, Calm
    • Breed Group: Generic, Short
Whiting Animal Control
Buffy

Buffy is learning to love being petted. Her and her brother Cliff were caught together. 2 gorgeous cats who are...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Tabby? Buffy is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Whiting, IN, 46394 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Tabby searching for a forever family near Whiting, IN, 46394.

profile last updated on 02/27/2017

  • Tabby
    • Temperment: Active, Curious, Easygoing, Playful, Calm
    • Breed Group: Generic, Short
Save-A-Pet
Cailin

When things quiet down is when you generally get to see me. I enjoy watching the birds or just even...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Cailin is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Grayslake, IL, 60030 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Grayslake, IL, 60030.

profile last updated on 04/25/2024

  • Domestic Short Hair
    • Temperment: Active, Curious, Easygoing, Playful, Calm
    • Breed Group: Generic, Short
Purr-Fect Match Animal Rescue, Inc.
Georgie Girl

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Beauty and attitude, a bit of sass and a...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Medium Hair, Tortoiseshell? Georgie Girl is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Kohler, WI, 53044 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Medium Hair, Tortoiseshell searching for a forever family near Kohler, WI, 53044.

profile last updated on 06/07/2017

  • Domestic Medium Hair
    • Temperment: Active, Curious, Easygoing, Playful, Calm
    • Breed Group: Generic, Medium
  • Tortoiseshell
    • Temperment: Active, Curious, Easygoing, Playful, Calm
    • Breed Group: Generic, Short
The Buddy Foundation
Beyonce

Beyonce is a small white and black female that arrived at Buddy with her mother and two siblings. All of...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Beyonce is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Arlington Heights, IL, 60006 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Arlington Heights, IL, 60006.

profile last updated on 07/13/2017

  • Domestic Short Hair
    • Temperment: Active, Curious, Easygoing, Playful, Calm
    • Breed Group: Generic, Short
Second Chance 4 Pets Network
Frankie

My name is Frankie. I am a male tabby and white domestic shorthaired cat. My siblings and I were born...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Frankie is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Whiting, IN, 46394 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Whiting, IN, 46394.

profile last updated on 07/29/2017

  • Domestic Short Hair
    • Temperment: Active, Curious, Easygoing, Playful, Calm
    • Breed Group: Generic, Short
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Animal House Shelter
Pineapple

I AM IN FOSTER CARE! PLEASE FILL OUT OUR ADOPTION APPLICATION, ONCE PRE-APPROVED, GIVE US A CALL AND WE CAN...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Tabby, Turkish Angora? Pineapple is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Huntley, IL, 60142 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Tabby, Turkish Angora searching for a forever family near Huntley, IL, 60142.

profile last updated on 08/16/2021

  • Tabby
    • Temperment: Active, Curious, Easygoing, Playful, Calm
    • Breed Group: Generic, Short
  • Turkish Angora
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Agile, Clever, Gentle, Intelligent, Playful, Social
    • Breed Group: Non Lap, Long
Second Chance 4 Pets Network
Domino

My name is Domino. I am a female black and white tuxedo domestic shorthaired kitten. My mom Socks gave birth...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Domino is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Whiting, IN, 46394 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Whiting, IN, 46394.

profile last updated on 12/16/2017

  • Domestic Short Hair
    • Temperment: Active, Curious, Easygoing, Playful, Calm
    • Breed Group: Generic, Short
Spay and Stay
Stinky

Stinky (about 5-6 years old as of October, 2017) is a spayed female brown tabby shorthaired cat. Stinky was trapped...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair, Tabby? Stinky is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Grayslake, IL, 60030 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair, Tabby searching for a forever family near Grayslake, IL, 60030.

profile last updated on 10/11/2017

  • Domestic Short Hair
    • Temperment: Active, Curious, Easygoing, Playful, Calm
    • Breed Group: Generic, Short
  • Tabby
    • Temperment: Active, Curious, Easygoing, Playful, Calm
    • Breed Group: Generic, Short
Home Sweet Home Pet Rescue
Harper

Harper came to us with a nasty cut on her rear leg, an injury she never would have survived if...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Harper is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Gilberts, IL, 60136 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Gilberts, IL, 60136.

profile last updated on 04/02/2018

  • Domestic Short Hair
    • Temperment: Active, Curious, Easygoing, Playful, Calm
    • Breed Group: Generic, Short
The Buddy Foundation
Boomer

Boomer is a black and white female. She came to us with her litter mates Magnum and Beamer. The three...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Boomer is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Arlington Heights, IL, 60006 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Arlington Heights, IL, 60006.

profile last updated on 04/26/2018

  • Domestic Short Hair
    • Temperment: Active, Curious, Easygoing, Playful, Calm
    • Breed Group: Generic, Short