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
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
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
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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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
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
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
Support The Cause
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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
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
The Buddy Foundation
Ginger

Ginger is a small female torti with a tan chest. She was found at a 7-11 near some apartments. She...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Ginger 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 11/01/2018

  • Domestic Short Hair
    • Temperment: Active, Curious, Easygoing, Playful, Calm
    • Breed Group: Generic, Short
Famous Fido Rescue and Adoption Alliance
Gray

Gray is such a special cat who has been waiting a really long time to be chosen for adoption! She...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Gray is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Chicago, IL, 60640 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Chicago, IL, 60640.

profile last updated on 04/02/2019

  • Domestic Short Hair
    • Temperment: Active, Curious, Easygoing, Playful, Calm
    • Breed Group: Generic, Short
Urban Cat Coalition
Barn Cats

Do you have a barn, stable, or other location that could use working cats? You can save a cat and...

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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 Milwaukee, WI, 53227 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Milwaukee, WI, 53227.

profile last updated on 04/03/2019

  • Domestic Short Hair
    • Temperment: Active, Curious, Easygoing, Playful, Calm
    • Breed Group: Generic, Short
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Azrael's Place
Andre

Hello there... my name is Andre. I'm the white cat with a few distinctive black marks who's currently watching you...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Turkish Van? Andre is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Brookfield, IL, 60513 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Turkish Van searching for a forever family near Brookfield, IL, 60513.

profile last updated on 05/13/2025

  • Turkish Van
    • Temperment: Agile, Intelligent, Loyal, Playful, Energetic
    • Breed Group: Non Lap, Long
Harmony House for Cats
Professor Farnsworth

Professor Farnsworth wants to be a best friend to your cat at home, or choose a buddy for him at...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Professor Farnsworth is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Chicago, IL, 60618 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Chicago, IL, 60618.

profile last updated on 06/08/2021

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

Kingston is a male dark mackerel tabby. He originally came to us a a kitten and was quickly adopted. He...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Kingston 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 07/20/2019

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

Sasha, always a perfect lady, Sasha wouldn’t even think of visiting you without a proper invitation. She prefers to look...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Sasha 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 07/27/2019

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

With his round face and doleful eyes, Rudy charms anyone who gazes upon him. But like other such magical creatures,...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Rudy 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 08/20/2019

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

Grayson is a long furred gray male. He was found in a window well and brought to Buddy as a...

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

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

profile last updated on 10/24/2019

  • Domestic Long Hair
    • Temperment: Active, Curious, Easygoing, Playful, Calm
    • Breed Group: Generic, Long
Chicago Pet Rescue
Sheba

Sheba is less of a house cat and more of a refined, feline intellectual who happens to reside indoors. With...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Long Hair? Sheba is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Chicago, IL, 60631 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Long Hair searching for a forever family near Chicago, IL, 60631.

profile last updated on 11/01/2025

  • Domestic Long Hair
    • Temperment: Active, Curious, Easygoing, Playful, Calm
    • Breed Group: Generic, Long
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Purrfect Cat Rescue
Gracie

Hi! I'm Gracie! I am an adorable senior girl, who just wants a home of my own. I'm not much...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Gracie is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Crystal Lake, IL, 60012 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Crystal Lake, IL, 60012.

profile last updated on 01/27/2020

  • Domestic Short Hair
    • Temperment: Active, Curious, Easygoing, Playful, Calm
    • Breed Group: Generic, Short
Kitties For Keeps Rescue
LIZZIE

Meet Lizzy. Lizzy is approximately 2.5 years old. She is getting used to being an indoor only kitty. She came...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Calico? LIZZIE is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Oak Lawn, IL, 60453 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Calico searching for a forever family near Oak Lawn, IL, 60453.

profile last updated on 02/16/2020

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

What a fantastic place! I am a talker when I want attention or around feeding time. Let my voice be...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Chococat 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 02/17/2020

  • Domestic Short Hair
    • Temperment: Active, Curious, Easygoing, Playful, Calm
    • Breed Group: Generic, Short
Cry For Help Rescue
Junior

Junior is about 7 years old. Junior came into our rescued after his owner dumped him unneutered and afraid. He...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Junior is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Homer Glen, IL, 60491 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Homer Glen, IL, 60491.

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