Adopt a cat in Chicago
Find your perfect cat companion in Chicago, IL. Browse 352+ cats from verified shelters and rescue organizations near you.
Chicago at a glance
- cats available
- 352
- added in the last 7 days
- 26
- kittens and young cats
- 213
- shelters and rescues
- 9
cats for Adoption in Chicago
Roy (bonded with Ricki)
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Friends of Chicago Animal Care and Control, P.O. Box 4414
Biscuit
Breed:Domestic Mediumhair
Age:adult
Friends of Chicago Animal Care and Control, P.O. Box 4414
Irene
Breed:Calico
Age:adult
Azrael's Place NFP, po box 162
Maisie Moon
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Whiskers & Tails Rescue Foundation, P.O. Box 47082
Ivory Grey
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
Whiskers & Tails Rescue Foundation, P.O. Box 47082
Crispin
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
Whiskers & Tails Rescue Foundation, P.O. Box 47082
Bellarina
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Whiskers & Tails Rescue Foundation, P.O. Box 47082
Saturday
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
Whiskers & Tails Rescue Foundation, P.O. Box 47082
Rowan
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
Whiskers & Tails Rescue Foundation, P.O. Box 47082
Raffolino
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Whiskers & Tails Rescue Foundation, P.O. Box 47082
Cali the Emperor
Breed:Tortoiseshell
Azrael's Place NFP, po box 162
Buddy Boy
Breed:Bombay
Age:adult
Azrael's Place NFP, po box 162
Cookie
Breed:Abyssinian
Azrael's Place NFP, po box 162
Anette
Breed:Oriental Shorthair
Age:young
Azrael's Place NFP, po box 162
Camilla
Breed:Tortoiseshell
Azrael's Place NFP, po box 162
Blissy
Breed:Bombay
Azrael's Place NFP, po box 162
Catrick
Breed:Bombay
Azrael's Place NFP, po box 162
Desdemona
Breed:Bengal
Azrael's Place NFP, po box 162
Cybil
Breed:Bombay
Azrael's Place NFP, po box 162
Catsanova
Breed:American Shorthair
Azrael's Place NFP, po box 162
Chandler
Breed:Russian Blue
Azrael's Place NFP, po box 162
Pippin
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
CatVando NFP Corp, PO Box 851
Zahara
Breed:American Shorthair
Age:young
CatVando NFP Corp, PO Box 851
Gio
Breed:Tabby
Age:young
CatVando NFP Corp, PO Box 851
Scotty
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
CatVando NFP Corp, PO Box 851
Joanie
Breed:American Shorthair
Age:young
CatVando NFP Corp, PO Box 851
Pookie
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
CatVando NFP Corp, PO Box 851
Ziggy
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
CatVando NFP Corp, PO Box 851
Tizzy
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
CatVando NFP Corp, PO Box 851
Jay
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
CatVando NFP Corp, PO Box 851
Cashew
Breed:Tabby
Age:young
CatVando NFP Corp, PO Box 851
Almond
Breed:Tabby
Age:young
CatVando NFP Corp, PO Box 851
Macadamia
Breed:Tabby
Age:young
CatVando NFP Corp, PO Box 851
Big Mac
Breed:Tabby
Age:young
CatVando NFP Corp, PO Box 851
Bellini aka Belle
Breed:Tabby
Age:adult
CatVando NFP Corp, PO Box 851
Tom
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
CatVando NFP Corp, PO Box 851
Siena
Breed:Tabby
Age:young
CatVando NFP Corp, PO Box 851
Tinkerbell
Breed:Tabby
Age:young
CatVando NFP Corp, PO Box 851
Pistachio
Breed:Tabby
Age:young
CatVando NFP Corp, PO Box 851
Feathertail
Breed:American Shorthair
Age:young
Azrael's Place NFP, po box 162
Buttercup
Breed:American Shorthair
Age:young
Azrael's Place NFP, po box 162
Aurora
Breed:Bengal
Age:young
Azrael's Place NFP, po box 162
Chess
Breed:Exotic Shorthair
Age:young
Azrael's Place NFP, po box 162
Blondie
Breed:Abyssinian
Age:adult
Azrael's Place NFP, po box 162
Ardana
Breed:American Shorthair
Age:young
Azrael's Place NFP, po box 162
Crowfeather
Breed:American Shorthair
Age:young
Azrael's Place NFP, po box 162
Feather
Breed:American Shorthair
Age:young
Azrael's Place NFP, po box 162
Busy Bees Linden
Breed:Abyssinian
Age:young
Azrael's Place NFP, po box 162
Debbie
Breed:Bombay
Age:adult
Azrael's Place NFP, po box 162
Flameheart
Breed:American Shorthair
Age:young
Azrael's Place NFP, po box 162
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About Adopting a cat in Chicago
Chicago 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 Chicago are committed to finding the perfect home for each cat, taking into account your lifestyle, living situation, and experience level.
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Shelters and rescues with cats near Chicago
- Forever Fortunate Felines162 cats
- Azrael's Place NFP64 cats
- Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF-IL)55 cats
- CatVando NFP Corp30 cats
- Ruby Whiskers Animal Rescue23 cats
- Whiskers & Tails Rescue Foundation10 cats
- Starfish Animal Rescue4 cats
- Friends of Chicago Animal Care and Control3 cats
- Magnificent Mutts Rescue1 cat