Adopt a cat in San Diego
Find your perfect cat companion in San Diego, CA. Browse 143+ cats from verified shelters and rescue organizations near you.
San Diego at a glance
- cats available
- 143
- added in the last 7 days
- 23
- kittens and young cats
- 114
- shelters and rescues
- 9
Browse cats by breed in San Diego
cats for Adoption in San Diego
Chuck
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Cats for Life, Inc., P.O. Box 96394
Holly
Breed:Calico
Age:young
Cats for Life, Inc., P.O. Box 96394
Maddie
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Cats for Life, Inc., P.O. Box 96394
Sarah
Breed:Tuxedo
Age:young
Cats for Life, Inc., P.O. Box 96394
Astrid
Breed:Tortoiseshell
Age:young
Cats for Life, Inc., P.O. Box 96394
Milo
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Cats for Life, Inc., P.O. Box 96394
Brooke
Breed:Tortoiseshell
Age:young
Cats for Life, Inc., P.O. Box 96394
BOOTS
Breed:Domestic Mediumhair
Age:young
Chula Vista Animal Care Facility, 130 Beyer Way
TOODLES
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Chula Vista Animal Care Facility, 130 Beyer Way
SNOW WHITE
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Chula Vista Animal Care Facility, 130 Beyer Way
TUNA
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Chula Vista Animal Care Facility, 130 Beyer Way
TIKI
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Chula Vista Animal Care Facility, 130 Beyer Way
BINX
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Chula Vista Animal Care Facility, 130 Beyer Way
BILLY
Breed:Domestic Mediumhair
Age:young
Chula Vista Animal Care Facility, 130 Beyer Way
TOM
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Chula Vista Animal Care Facility, 130 Beyer Way
TAYLOR
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Chula Vista Animal Care Facility, 130 Beyer Way
EMMA
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Chula Vista Animal Care Facility, 130 Beyer Way
SONIA
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Chula Vista Animal Care Facility, 130 Beyer Way
MAXWELL
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:senior
Chula Vista Animal Care Facility, 130 Beyer Way
SNOWBALL
Breed:Domestic Mediumhair
Age:senior
Chula Vista Animal Care Facility, 130 Beyer Way
CALI
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:senior
Chula Vista Animal Care Facility, 130 Beyer Way
Athena
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
The Cat Lounge Rescue and Adoption Center, 1006 Torrey Pines Road
Pico (Fka Sorbet)
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
The Cat Lounge Rescue and Adoption Center, 1006 Torrey Pines Road
Chalupa
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
The Cat Lounge Rescue and Adoption Center, 1006 Torrey Pines Road
Nova
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
The Cat Lounge Rescue and Adoption Center, 1006 Torrey Pines Road
Circe
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
The Cat Lounge Rescue and Adoption Center, 1006 Torrey Pines Road
Wesley
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
The Cat Lounge Rescue and Adoption Center, 1006 Torrey Pines Road
Candy Corn
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
The Cat Lounge Rescue and Adoption Center, 1006 Torrey Pines Road
Sophia
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
The Cat Lounge Rescue and Adoption Center, 1006 Torrey Pines Road
Penelope
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
The Cat Lounge Rescue and Adoption Center, 1006 Torrey Pines Road
Calyspo
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
The Cat Lounge Rescue and Adoption Center, 1006 Torrey Pines Road
Mystery *courtesy Post*
Breed:Russian Blue
Age:adult
The Cat Lounge Rescue and Adoption Center, 1006 Torrey Pines Road
Bucatini
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
The Cat Lounge Rescue and Adoption Center, 1006 Torrey Pines Road
Gordita Crunch
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
The Cat Lounge Rescue and Adoption Center, 1006 Torrey Pines Road
Amour
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
The Cat Lounge Rescue and Adoption Center, 1006 Torrey Pines Road
Benito (Fka Sherbert)
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
The Cat Lounge Rescue and Adoption Center, 1006 Torrey Pines Road
Pomodoro
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
The Cat Lounge Rescue and Adoption Center, 1006 Torrey Pines Road
Beatrix
Breed:Siamese
Age:young
The Cat Lounge Rescue and Adoption Center, 1006 Torrey Pines Road
Dolce
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
The Cat Lounge Rescue and Adoption Center, 1006 Torrey Pines Road
Morticia
Breed:Siamese
Age:young
The Cat Lounge Rescue and Adoption Center, 1006 Torrey Pines Road
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
The Cat Lounge Rescue and Adoption Center, 1006 Torrey Pines Road
Sailyr
Breed:Snowshoe
Age:young
Paws4Purr-pose Feral Feline Rescue & Foster Network, 1685 Metro Ave unit 101
Ziggy Stardust
Breed:Khao Manee
Age:adult
Paws4Purr-pose Feral Feline Rescue & Foster Network, 1685 Metro Ave unit 101
Jenna
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Paws4Purr-pose Feral Feline Rescue & Foster Network, 1685 Metro Ave unit 101
Mint
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Martin's Home, Inc., Escondido
Olive and Pumpkin
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue, Amherst
Coco
Breed:Mixed
Age:adult
Helen Woodward Animal Center, 6461 El Apajo Rd
Sprout
Breed:Mixed
Age:young
Helen Woodward Animal Center, 6461 El Apajo Rd
Jane
Breed:Mixed
Age:senior
Helen Woodward Animal Center, 6461 El Apajo Rd
Milk
Breed:Mixed
Age:young
Helen Woodward Animal Center, 6461 El Apajo Rd
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About Adopting a cat in San Diego
San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego and throughout CA.
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Shelters and rescues with cats near San Diego
- Helen Woodward Animal Center90 cats
- The Cat Lounge Rescue and Adoption Center20 cats
- Chula Vista Animal Care Facility14 cats
- Cats for Life, Inc.9 cats
- TLC K9 Rescue3 cats
- Paws4Purr-pose Feral Feline Rescue & Foster Network3 cats
- Joyful Pets Animal Rescue2 cats
- Martin's Home, Inc.1 cat
- Howe-2 Care 4 Critters1 cat