Adopt a cat in Oakland
Find your perfect cat companion in Oakland, CA. Browse 466+ cats from verified shelters and rescue organizations near you.
Oakland at a glance
- cats available
- 466
- added in the last 7 days
- 88
- kittens and young cats
- 340
- shelters and rescues
- 27
cats for Adoption in Oakland
Colorado
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
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Bonnet
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
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
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Faye
Breed:Snowshoe
Age:adult
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Cali
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
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Willow
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
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Robin
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
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Sweetie
Breed:Domestic Mediumhair
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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Regent
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
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Marmalade
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
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Mango
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
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![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
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![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
![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
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![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
![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
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Pebbles (& Ziggy)
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
![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
![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
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![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
![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
![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
![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
![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
![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
![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
![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
![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
![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
![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
![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
WESTLEY
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter, 1590 Fortmann Way
Timothy
Breed:Tabby
Age:young
Island Cat Resources and Adoption, PO Box 1093
Domino
Breed:Tuxedo
Age:young
Island Cat Resources and Adoption, PO Box 1093
TAROT
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter, 1590 Fortmann Way
KIRBY
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter, 1590 Fortmann Way
Bluster
Breed:Tabby
Age:young
Island Cat Resources and Adoption, PO Box 1093
Micaela
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Island Cat Resources and Adoption, PO Box 1093
Vera
Breed:Snowshoe
Age:young
Island Cat Resources and Adoption, PO Box 1093
Luna
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Island Cat Resources and Adoption, PO Box 1093
Coco
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Island Cat Resources and Adoption, PO Box 1093
Teddy
Breed:Tabby
Age:young
Island Cat Resources and Adoption, PO Box 1093
Ziggy
Breed:Tabby
Age:young
Island Cat Resources and Adoption, PO Box 1093
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About Adopting a cat in Oakland
Oakland 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 Oakland 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 Oakland and throughout CA.
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Shelters and rescues with cats near Oakland
- Oakland Animal Services50 cats
- Angus & Friends, Inc48 cats
- Pink Paws For The Cause43 cats
- Adopt Rescue Cats CA40 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