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Calico kittens & cats in San Diego, California

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These Calicos are available in San Diego, California.
We'll also keep you updated on Cinnamon & Maple's adoption status with email updates.
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Cinnamon & Maple

Calico

Female, 4 yrs 7 mos
El Cajon, CA
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet sisters beautiful Cinnamon & Maple:) gorgeous Tortoiseshell 5 month old kittens:) They have been together but they can be adopted separately. Maple the one with the white snowshoes would prefer to be the only kitten while Cinnamon won't mind other kittens - Tortoiseshell cats are beautiful creatures affectionally called “torties.” Best known as “the divas of the cat world,” They are currently being fostered around children, other cats and dogs. They are very affectionate as they’ve been constantly held, handled, and loved since they were first rescued. They are beautiful. All of our kittens are looking for a loving and safe, forever home. They are playful! they love cardboard boxes and love to hide in them and play hide and seek:) They will make great companions and wonderful addition to any home:) They have been posted under the category of Calicos as they are similar but they are more exotic and hard to find. Are you ready to give them a forever home? Please text at 619-576-0747 or email veronica.aaofusa@gmail.com or visit our website at www.aaofus.org and complete our application at the following link: http://aaofus.org/adoption-application.html . If approved, the adoption coordinator will reach out to you to schedule a Meet-and-Greet appointment, of course following COVID distancing guidelines. No appointments will be made unless we have received an application; therefore, we can match you with the best fit for you. Follow us on Instagram @aaofus where you can see more pics. Please allow 48 hours to process applications and respond back to set up appointments. Unfortunately, responses back to those who do not qualify are not possible due to high volume of applications. Donation Adoption fee includes up-to-date 1st core vaccination, spaying or neutering, deworming, flea medication, and a complementary health check up by a participating clinic near you. Please consider adopting one (or more!) of these fur babies! Due to high volume of calls; NO PHONE calls are accepted at this time - therefore, please text us or email us. LIVE!! LOVE!!! RESCUE!! ADOPT A HOMELESS PET AND SAVE A LIFE!!!
We'll also keep you updated on Ethel's adoption status with email updates.
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Ethel

Calico

Female, Young
San Diego, CA
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Please contact Kathleen Paymard (kpaymard@cox.net), (760) 727-5369 for more information about this pet.Ethel, a girlie-girl, is absolutely beautiful. She is a playful, sweet and loving lap cat. She and her sister Lucy are a bonded pair and need to be adopted together. She is microchipped. You can meet them by filling out an online app at our web site at www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org. Contact Kathleen at kpaymard@cox.net for more info.Because we require a home visit before approving anyone to adopt one of our cats, we do not go outside San Diego county/Temecula.December 23, 2025, 3:24 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Lucy's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucy

Calico

Female, Young
San Diego, CA
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(when grown) -
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Please contact Kathleen Paymard (kpaymard@cox.net), (760) 727-5369 for more information about this pet.Lucy, a girlie-girl, is absolutely beautiful. She is a playful, sweet and loving lap cat. She and her sister Ethel are a bonded pair and need to be adopted together. She is microchipped. You can meet them by filling out an online app at our web site at www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org. Contact Kathleen at kpaymard@cox.net for more info.Because we require a home visit before approving anyone to adopt one of our cats, we do not go outside San Diego county/Temecula.December 23, 2025, 3:24 pm

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We'll also keep you updated on Cinnamon & Maple's adoption status with email updates.
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Cinnamon & Maple

Calico

Female, 4 yrs 7 mos
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet sisters beautiful Cinnamon & Maple:) gorgeous Tortoiseshell 5 month old kittens:) They have been together but they can be adopted separately. Maple the one with the white snowshoes would prefer to be the only kitten while Cinnamon won't mind other kittens - Tortoiseshell cats are beautiful creatures affectionally called “torties.” Best known as “the divas of the cat world,” They are currently being fostered around children, other cats and dogs. They are very affectionate as they’ve been constantly held, handled, and loved since they were first rescued. They are beautiful. All of our kittens are looking for a loving and safe, forever home. They are playful! they love cardboard boxes and love to hide in them and play hide and seek:) They will make great companions and wonderful addition to any home:) They have been posted under the category of Calicos as they are similar but they are more exotic and hard to find. Are you ready to give them a forever home? Please text at 619-576-0747 or email veronica.aaofusa@gmail.com or visit our website at www.aaofus.org and complete our application at the following link: http://aaofus.org/adoption-application.html . If approved, the adoption coordinator will reach out to you to schedule a Meet-and-Greet appointment, of course following COVID distancing guidelines. No appointments will be made unless we have received an application; therefore, we can match you with the best fit for you. Follow us on Instagram @aaofus where you can see more pics. Please allow 48 hours to process applications and respond back to set up appointments. Unfortunately, responses back to those who do not qualify are not possible due to high volume of applications. Donation Adoption fee includes up-to-date 1st core vaccination, spaying or neutering, deworming, flea medication, and a complementary health check up by a participating clinic near you. Please consider adopting one (or more!) of these fur babies! Due to high volume of calls; NO PHONE calls are accepted at this time - therefore, please text us or email us. LIVE!! LOVE!!! RESCUE!! ADOPT A HOMELESS PET AND SAVE A LIFE!!!
We'll also keep you updated on Lucy's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucy

Calico

Female, Adult
La Mesa, CA
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Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Lucy is a 10-year-old mixed breed calico lady, a gentle snugglebug who likes to lay alongside you or in your lap once she gets to know you. She was adopted from a shelter as a "teenager" (young but past kittenhood) and has been a sweet companion to an elderly couple. She can be a bit timid at first in a new situation, and likes to have a dark place to hide while she gets the lay of the land, but she has been the dominant cat in her two-cat household and won't take long to show her queenly colors again. Her companion, Little Bit (who is a larger but more timid cat) is also going up for adoption at the same time. They can be adopted together or separately.
We'll also keep you updated on Ethel's adoption status with email updates.
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Ethel

Calico

Female, Young
San Diego, CA
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(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Please contact Kathleen Paymard (kpaymard@cox.net), (760) 727-5369 for more information about this pet.Ethel, a girlie-girl, is absolutely beautiful. She is a playful, sweet and loving lap cat. She and her sister Lucy are a bonded pair and need to be adopted together. She is microchipped. You can meet them by filling out an online app at our web site at www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org. Contact Kathleen at kpaymard@cox.net for more info.Because we require a home visit before approving anyone to adopt one of our cats, we do not go outside San Diego county/Temecula.December 23, 2025, 3:24 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Lucy's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucy

Calico

Female, Young
San Diego, CA
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(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Please contact Kathleen Paymard (kpaymard@cox.net), (760) 727-5369 for more information about this pet.Lucy, a girlie-girl, is absolutely beautiful. She is a playful, sweet and loving lap cat. She and her sister Ethel are a bonded pair and need to be adopted together. She is microchipped. You can meet them by filling out an online app at our web site at www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org. Contact Kathleen at kpaymard@cox.net for more info.Because we require a home visit before approving anyone to adopt one of our cats, we do not go outside San Diego county/Temecula.December 23, 2025, 3:24 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Ori's adoption status with email updates.
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Ori

Calico

Female, 5 yrs 10 mos
San Diego, CA
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Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Ori is such a sweet girl! She is more reserved than the others but she likes quiet and calm affection and really likes return visitors who she gets to know! Once she gets to know her human friends - she remembers them and will say hi and reach out to them. She may need some quiet support to get comfortable initially to transition as she can be reserved at first, but she will come out of her shell!Ori has had our complete Cat protocol :* Complete Health exam by a Vet* Feline tests to rule out FeLV, FIV & Heartworm* Bloodwork 1: CBC (Mycoplasma check if indicated)* Bloodwork 2: Chem profile* Deworming at intake and monthly thereafter* Vaccines: Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (FVR), Feline Distemper (FP), Calicivirus (FCV), Rabies* Spay/Neuter* Flea/Tick prevention* Microchipping available
We'll also keep you updated on Quinn's adoption status with email updates.
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Quinn

Calico

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
San Diego, CA
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Good with kids, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Quinn – A Gentle Soul with a Nurturing Heart. Quinn is a nurturing, loving mama who has taken on the role of caretaker for other cats in the Catio. She’s sweet, quiet, and initially shy, but once she feels safe, she becomes incredibly affectionate. Quinn thrives in a home with other pets and enjoys relaxing in comfy spots. If you’re looking for a gentle, caring cat, Quinn would be a perfect addition to your family. When she wants affection—or a tasty treat—she’ll sweetly let you know with her soft, chatty meows.If you're looking for a peaceful, loving companion with a tender heart, Quinn could be the one for you.Quinn is at our Punta Mita Location and can easily be flown to the nearest airport to YOU in the USA or Canada!She has had our complete Cat protocol :* Complete Health exam by a Vet* Feline tests to rule out FeLV, FIV & Heartworm* Bloodwork 1: CBC (Mycoplasma check if indicated)* Bloodwork 2: Chem profile* Deworming at intake and monthly thereafter* Vaccines: Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (FVR), Feline Distemper (FP), Calicivirus (FCV), Rabies* Spay/Neuter* Flea/Tick prevention* Microchipping available Please send us an application at : wetnosesrescue.org/adoption-application-Cats

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We'll also keep you updated on Rupaul's adoption status with email updates.
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Rupaul

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
San Diego, CA
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Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Age: 10 months old Gender: Female Breed: Domestic shorthair cat Weight: 7.5 lbs Personality: Miss RuPaul was found in a parking lot in Mississippi at just a couple weeks old and then was flown to TAP. She is very friendly and energetic. She loves to play and make biscuits on her fuzzy blanket. Like all babies she loves food and attention and if you’ve got those you’re good in her book! She is dog and kitty friendly and most likely good with kids (haven't met them yet). Education: She wears a diaper as she is incontinent. Favorite Activities: Playing with any toys but especially strings Looking for: A home where she will have toys and people to give her attention. Ideally no stairs she will need to go up or down. She is so full of love and playfulness. She is fearless and brings so much joy to the home she is in. She may look different but inside she is the exact same as any other kitten. If you need a ray of sunshine that’s Ru Paul! Special needs: Her back legs are paralyzed and she wears a diaper because she can not control when she goes to the bathroom. Paraplegic, suspect secondary to spinal trauma. No pain and no surgical intervention is needed. Adoption Fee: $ 50 ##2210441##
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Bowlingball

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 yrs 7 mos
San Diego, CA
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Hi! My name is Bowlingball and here is a bit more about me :My JourneyI was rescued from the streets of Tijuana by a kind woman who made sure I got the help I needed through Smittens. I had some dental issues when I arrived, including stomatitis, but after a full mouth extraction I’m feeling fantastic—comfortable, pain-free, and happier than ever. I was also diagnosed as FeLV+, and with proper care and lots of love, I’m thriving and ready to find my forever home.My Social LifePeople are my absolute favorite. I adore human companionship and want to be as close to you as possible at all times. Other cats ? I get along well with other cats, but because I’m FeLV+, I’ll need to be either your one-and-only or live with another FeLV+ kitty. Dogs ? I haven’t shared much about dogs yet, but my calm, easygoing nature suggests I’d do best in a peaceful, predictable environment.My PersonalityAffectionate, easygoing, and devoted.I’m a true “velcro cat”—once I start cuddling, I don’t stop. I’m a mellow, middle-aged gentleman with a big heart, a loud purr, and a talent for making sure no one ever feels lonely. I’m also quite expressive, especially when it’s time to eat—I believe communication is key!I Enjoy…Endless snuggles and lap timeBeing close to my humans (very close!)Mealtime—and reminding you when it’s approachingA calm, cozy home where I can relax and feel safeI’m Not a Fan Of…Too much stress or chaos. I do best in a relaxed environment where routines are gentle and affection is plentiful.What Makes Me SpecialI’m the ultimate cuddle companion—affectionate to my core and happiest when wrapped up in love. I’ve been through a lot and come out the other side sweeter than ever, with a deep appreciation for comfort, care, and connection.My Perfect HomeI’d thrive in a loving home where I can soak up attention and enjoy a calm, stress-free lifestyle. Whether as a cherished only cat or with another FeLV+ feline friend, I’m ready to be someone’s loyal, snuggly shadow.My Special Needs / Health InfoI’m FeLV+ (Feline Leukemia Virus), which means I’ll need to be an only cat or live with another FeLV+ cat. FeLV is contagious only to other cats—not people or other animals. I’ll need regular veterinary checkups, a good diet, and a low-stress environment to help me stay healthy.Some FeLV+ cats live just a few years, while others live a normal lifespan—I’m cu
We'll also keep you updated on Camden's adoption status with email updates.
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Camden

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
San Diego, CA
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Hi! My name is Camden and here is a little more about me:My JourneyI began my journey as a devoted young mama, raising five kittens on the streets. Thanks to a caring trapper and shelter, my kittens were safely rescued and adopted into loving homes. After I was spayed, the plan was for me to return outdoors—but it quickly became clear that I truly enjoy the company of people. Instead of going back outside, I was given the chance to experience indoor life, and I’ve been embracing it with enthusiasm.My Social LifeOther cats: I’ve spent my life looking out for myself on the streets, so I can be protective of my space. I’m still unsure how I feel about other cats and may prefer to be the only feline in the home—for now.Dogs: I haven’t met dogs yet, so I’m still figuring out how I feel about them.Kids: I would likely do best with older, gentle children who understand boundaries.My PersonalityI’m observant, independent, and quietly confident. I know how to take care of myself, but I also enjoy human companionship and the comforts of indoor life. I have a playful streak and a strong sense of awareness—I like to know what’s happening around me and feel secure in my space.I Enjoy…Lounging on a window perch and watching the world go byWet food treats (they’re a favorite!)Playing with my circular track toy and expertly stopping the spinning ball mid-chaseCalm, predictable routines that help me feel safe and settledI’m Not a Fan Of…Feeling crowded or pressured by other catsSudden changes without time to adjustA slow, respectful approach helps me feel comfortable and confident.What Makes Me SpecialI’m a strong, loving mama who successfully raised her kittens against the odds—and now it’s my turn to be cared for. My impressive ball-chasing skills and sharp reflexes are pretty fun to watch, too!My Perfect HomeI’m looking for a calm, loving indoor home where I can enjoy being the center of attention. A home where I can be the only cat, relax on a sunny windowsill, and build trust at my own pace would be ideal. I’m so excited to start this next chapter of my life—and I can’t wait to share it with my forever family.

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9.5 miles

Animal Advocates of the US - San Diego Chapter

El Cajon, CA 92122

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15.6 miles

Baja Animal Sanctuary

P.O. Box 439060, PMB 626, San Diego, CA 92143

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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20.1 miles

Wet Noses Rescue

San Diego, CA 92067

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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23.8 miles

Little Angel Kitten Rescue

Encinitas, CA 92024

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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26.3 miles

Kitten Rescue Life

415 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025

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44.8 miles

Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary

230-232 W. Aviation Rd., Fallbrook, CA 92028

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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