Adopt a cat in Washington DC
Find your perfect cat companion in Washington DC, DC. Browse 578+ cats from verified shelters and rescue organizations near you.
Washington DC at a glance
- cats available
- 578
- added in the last 7 days
- 54
- kittens and young cats
- 315
- shelters and rescues
- 15
Browse cats by breed in Washington DC
cats for Adoption in Washington DC
George
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Tiny Rolo
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Centaur
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Richie
Breed:Siamese
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Custer
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Sol
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Sugar
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Hope
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Happy
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Huey
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Pretty Kitty
Breed:Domestic Mediumhair
Age:adult
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Heidi
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Hazel
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Astro
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Squeeky
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Hondo
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Alaska
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Boaz
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Betty
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Bliss
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Winter
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Waverly
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Wisp
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Chanel
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Charity
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Coe
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Crawford
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Cosmo
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Cupcake
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Wisteria
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Wednesday
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Winston
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Wilbur
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Emmy
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Eliza
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Ernie
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Elmer
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Tazzie
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Tango
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Tate
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Taffy
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Tansy
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:adult
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Cliff
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Harvey
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Lil Stefan
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Lil Damon
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Flora
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Firefly
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Lima
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
Alvaro
Breed:Domestic Shorthair
Age:young
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, Washington
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About Adopting a cat in Washington DC
Washington DC 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 Washington DC 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 Washington DC and throughout DC.
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Shelters and rescues with cats near Washington DC
- Fancy Cats Rescue Team189 cats
- Lucky Dog Animal Rescue176 cats
- Anne Arundel County Animal Control51 cats
- Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center33 cats
- Rescue Well Incorporated33 cats
- Animal Safe Haven and Adoptions, Inc.25 cats
- LOVEPAWS15 cats
- Prince Georges County Animal Management Division14 cats
- Petey and Furends9 cats
- A Home of Their Own Animal Rescue7 cats
- Dewey Animals, Inc.7 cats
- The Feline Foundation of Greater Washington, Inc.6 cats