Adopt a cat in Berkeley
Find your perfect cat companion in Berkeley, CA. Browse 461+ cats from verified shelters and rescue organizations near you.
Berkeley at a glance
- cats available
- 461
- added in the last 7 days
- 88
- kittens and young cats
- 336
- shelters and rescues
- 26
cats for Adoption in Berkeley
ASHLING
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Berkeley Animal Care Services , 1 Bolivar Drive
VIJAY
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Berkeley Animal Care Services , 1 Bolivar Drive
ZOLTAN
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Berkeley Animal Care Services , 1 Bolivar Drive
NOTCH
Breed:Domestic Mediumhair
Age:young
Berkeley Animal Care Services , 1 Bolivar Drive
KE$HA
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Berkeley Animal Care Services , 1 Bolivar Drive
BELVA
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Berkeley Animal Care Services , 1 Bolivar Drive
HAYWARD
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Berkeley Animal Care Services , 1 Bolivar Drive
HONDO
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Berkeley Animal Care Services , 1 Bolivar Drive
PRINCE
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
Berkeley Animal Care Services , 1 Bolivar Drive
HOWARD
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Berkeley Animal Care Services , 1 Bolivar Drive
MAJOR
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
Berkeley Animal Care Services , 1 Bolivar Drive
Colorado
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
Adopt Rescue Cats CA, Oakland
Bonnet
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
Adopt Rescue Cats CA, Oakland
Cali
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
Adopt Rescue Cats CA, Oakland
![Gretchen [CP]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.rescuegroups.org%2F9702%2Fpictures%2Fanimals%2F22715%2F22715456%2F103683371.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Gretchen [CP]
Breed:Siamese
Age:adult
Adopt Rescue Cats CA, Oakland
Pebbles (& Ziggy)
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Adopt Rescue Cats CA, Oakland
![Mango (& Tango) [CP]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.rescuegroups.org%2F9702%2Fpictures%2Fanimals%2F22765%2F22765467%2F103937171.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Mango (& Tango) [CP]
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Adopt Rescue Cats CA, Oakland
![Tango (& Mango) [CP]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.rescuegroups.org%2F9702%2Fpictures%2Fanimals%2F22765%2F22765468%2F103937178.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Tango (& Mango) [CP]
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Adopt Rescue Cats CA, Oakland
![Jumbles (& Tumbles) [CP]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.rescuegroups.org%2F9702%2Fpictures%2Fanimals%2F22765%2F22765469%2F103933507.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Jumbles (& Tumbles) [CP]
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Adopt Rescue Cats CA, Oakland
![Tumbles (& Jumbles) [CP]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.rescuegroups.org%2F9702%2Fpictures%2Fanimals%2F22765%2F22765470%2F103933517.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Tumbles (& Jumbles) [CP]
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Adopt Rescue Cats CA, Oakland
Marmalade
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Adopt Rescue Cats CA, Oakland
![Scarlett (& Bella) [CP]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.rescuegroups.org%2F9702%2Fpictures%2Fanimals%2F22716%2F22716446%2F103686127.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Scarlett (& Bella) [CP]
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Adopt Rescue Cats CA, Oakland
![Ziggy (& Pebbles) [CP]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.rescuegroups.org%2F9702%2Fpictures%2Fanimals%2F22716%2F22716450%2F103688461.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Ziggy (& Pebbles) [CP]
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Adopt Rescue Cats CA, Oakland
![Lenox (& Dash) [CP]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.rescuegroups.org%2F9702%2Fpictures%2Fanimals%2F22717%2F22717592%2F103687941.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Lenox (& Dash) [CP]
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Adopt Rescue Cats CA, Oakland
![Dolly (& Kodiak) [CP]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.rescuegroups.org%2F9702%2Fpictures%2Fanimals%2F22717%2F22717594%2F103688398.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Dolly (& Kodiak) [CP]
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Adopt Rescue Cats CA, Oakland
![Bella (& Scarlett) [CP]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.rescuegroups.org%2F9702%2Fpictures%2Fanimals%2F22716%2F22716723%2F103686129.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Bella (& Scarlett) [CP]
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Adopt Rescue Cats CA, Oakland
![Kodiak (& Dolly) [CP]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.rescuegroups.org%2F9702%2Fpictures%2Fanimals%2F22716%2F22716447%2F103688404.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Kodiak (& Dolly) [CP]
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Adopt Rescue Cats CA, Oakland
![Dash (& Lenox) [CP]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.rescuegroups.org%2F9702%2Fpictures%2Fanimals%2F22716%2F22716449%2F103687933.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Dash (& Lenox) [CP]
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Adopt Rescue Cats CA, Oakland
Robin
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
Adopt Rescue Cats CA, Oakland
![Mary [CP]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.rescuegroups.org%2F9702%2Fpictures%2Fanimals%2F22367%2F22367537%2F102938338.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Mary [CP]
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
Adopt Rescue Cats CA, Oakland
![Thor (& Oliver) [CP]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.rescuegroups.org%2F9702%2Fpictures%2Fanimals%2F22641%2F22641225%2F103513816.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Thor (& Oliver) [CP]
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Adopt Rescue Cats CA, Oakland
![Teddy [CP]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.rescuegroups.org%2F9702%2Fpictures%2Fanimals%2F22712%2F22712752%2F103678338.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Teddy [CP]
Breed:Domestic Longhair
Age:senior
Adopt Rescue Cats CA, Oakland
![Freckles [CP]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.rescuegroups.org%2F9702%2Fpictures%2Fanimals%2F22715%2F22715422%2F103683344.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Freckles [CP]
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Adopt Rescue Cats CA, Oakland
![Ashley [CP]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.rescuegroups.org%2F9702%2Fpictures%2Fanimals%2F22712%2F22712749%2F103678333.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Ashley [CP]
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Adopt Rescue Cats CA, Oakland
![Tigger [CP]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.rescuegroups.org%2F9702%2Fpictures%2Fanimals%2F22602%2F22602917%2F103762941.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Tigger [CP]
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:senior
Adopt Rescue Cats CA, Oakland
![Diesel [CP]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.rescuegroups.org%2F9702%2Fpictures%2Fanimals%2F22641%2F22641222%2F103513758.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Diesel [CP]
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Adopt Rescue Cats CA, Oakland
![Oliver (& Thor) [CP]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.rescuegroups.org%2F9702%2Fpictures%2Fanimals%2F22641%2F22641224%2F103513796.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Oliver (& Thor) [CP]
Breed:Domestic Mediumhair
Age:young
Adopt Rescue Cats CA, Oakland
Willow
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
Adopt Rescue Cats CA, Oakland
Mango
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
Adopt Rescue Cats CA, Oakland
![Edwin [CP]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.rescuegroups.org%2F9702%2Fpictures%2Fanimals%2F22155%2F22155789%2F102490983.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Edwin [CP]
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Adopt Rescue Cats CA, Oakland
![Winston [CP]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.rescuegroups.org%2F9702%2Fpictures%2Fanimals%2F22367%2F22367540%2F102935674.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Winston [CP]
Breed:Russian Blue
Age:young
Adopt Rescue Cats CA, Oakland
![Dexter [CP]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.rescuegroups.org%2F9702%2Fpictures%2Fanimals%2F22155%2F22155788%2F102417501.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Dexter [CP]
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Adopt Rescue Cats CA, Oakland
![Oscar & Sterling [CP]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.rescuegroups.org%2F9702%2Fpictures%2Fanimals%2F21285%2F21285761%2F100452037.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Oscar & Sterling [CP]
Breed:Ragdoll
Age:young
Adopt Rescue Cats CA, Oakland
![Sterling (& Oscar) [CP]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.rescuegroups.org%2F9702%2Fpictures%2Fanimals%2F21285%2F21285782%2F100452175.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Sterling (& Oscar) [CP]
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Adopt Rescue Cats CA, Oakland
Regent
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
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Faye
Breed:Snowshoe
Age:adult
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Helen
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
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Tori
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
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Sweetie
Breed:Domestic Mediumhair
Age:adult
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Gretchen
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
Adopt Rescue Cats CA, Oakland
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About Adopting a cat in Berkeley
Berkeley is home to many wonderful animal shelters and rescue organizations dedicated to finding loving homes for cats. When you adopt a cat from a local shelter, you're not just gaining a companion - you're saving a life and making room for another animal in need.
The adoption process typically involves an application, meeting the cat, and sometimes a home visit to ensure it's the right match. Our verified shelters in Berkeley are committed to finding the perfect home for each cat, taking into account your lifestyle, living situation, and experience level.
Whether you're looking for a playful puppy, a calm senior cat, or anything in between, Paaw makes it easy to connect with shelters in Berkeley and throughout CA.
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Shelters and rescues with cats near Berkeley
- Oakland Animal Services50 cats
- Angus & Friends, Inc48 cats
- Adopt Rescue Cats CA40 cats
- Pink Paws For The Cause40 cats
- Island Cat Resources and Adoption31 cats
- Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA30 cats
- Contra Costa Animal Services29 cats
- Fremont (Tricity) Animal Shelter27 cats
- Give Me Shelter Cat Rescue25 cats
- Valley Humane Society21 cats
- HELLA DAM BITCHES N QUEENS RESCUE INC21 cats
- Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter19 cats