Adopt a cat in New York
Find your perfect cat companion in New York, NY. Browse 707+ cats from verified shelters and rescue organizations near you.
New York at a glance
- cats available
- 707
- added in the last 7 days
- 36
- kittens and young cats
- 422
- shelters and rescues
- 24
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cats for Adoption in New York
Sir Isaac Mewton
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Sir
Breed:Domestic Mediumhair
Age:young
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Lady Lovibond Pelham
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Club Sandwich
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Vel
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Shadow Void
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Lilly of the Valley
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Josie & Luna
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Tyrian
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Beema
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Shiloh
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Terabithia
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
A girl called Munie
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Coco
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Maelle & Lune
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Poblano & Tabasco
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Scotch Bonnet & Paprika
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Ancho & Serrano
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Bric a Brac & Knick Knack
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Bento Box
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Ciliary
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Draco
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Cyprus
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Six Toes
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Clarinet & Oboe
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Little Bunny
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Barilla
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Captain Crunch & Lucky Charm
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Caramel Brulee & The Starbucks Kittens!
Breed:Domestic Longhair
Age:young
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Birria & The Taco Filling Kittens
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Count Chocula & Froot Loop
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Banza & Rummo
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Mischief & Shenanigan
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Meatball
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Vidalia
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Theodore Friskies
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Pinto & Adzuki
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Deli & Demi
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Tchotchke & Asana
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Binomial
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Hamlet
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Butterball & Tofurkey
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Bronx
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Hiraeth
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Hoyt & Zevia Zero
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Jalapeno & Pimento
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Pasquale
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Luelle
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Curly & Lady Larry
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
Hissy
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc., P.O. Box 22948
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About Adopting a cat in New York
New York 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 New York 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 New York and throughout NY.
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Shelters and rescues with cats near New York
- Angel Pets Animal Welfare Society, Inc169 cats
- Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc.105 cats
- Brooklyn Animal Action88 cats
- All About Spay Neuter Inc.59 cats
- Eleventh Hour Rescue54 cats
- New York City Cat Coalition50 cats
- Give Me Shelter Project34 cats
- Paws Crossed Animal Rescue Inc.30 cats
- Last Chance Animal Rescue18 cats
- The Animal Project15 cats
- Bloomingdale Regional Animal Shelter Socety, Inc.15 cats
- BIG APPLE CATS13 cats