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Kittens and cats in Carlsbad, California

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These adorable cats are available for adoption in Carlsbad, California. To learn more about each adoptable cat, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
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Penny

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Oceanside, CA
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Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
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Penny is about 5. She was found as a small kitten by the trash bins at a Target. Penny is the cuddliest cat ever. I would love to rehome them as a pair. 2 years ago, we moved in with my son and his young family - multiple other animals, and a very active toddler. This makes her very anxious, and she started urinating on my bed. I have had her checked for infections or other veterinary issues a number of times, and she currently takes an anti-anxiety med. Things seemed to get better, however, two weeks ago we moved from central CA to Oceanside and we are back at square one. She would do well with other cats, children even one or two small, quiet dogs. I don’t want to give her up, but just want her to be happy. We would consider having her be an outdoor cat, but with so many large dogs in this neighborhood, she would likely be hurt (or worse) if she wandered into the wrong backyard.

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Sheldon

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Oceanside, CA
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
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Sheldon is a very loving six year old kitty. He is brave, fears nothing. We moved from Fresno to Oceanside three weeks ago. We are a multipet household. Several dogs, another cat, toddler. Sheldon gets a bit anxious with so many animals and cries, scratches at door to escape. He also scratches at furniture when anxious. His stress leads him to want to “mark his territory “. I feel he would do better in a more settled environment.

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Toast

Tabby

Male, Adult
Oceanside, CA
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Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Hi! This is Toast. He is a 2 year old male tabby. He is neutered, up to date on shots, and microchipped. He has such a great and funny personality and he’s vocal he loves to play but mostly loves to cuddle, sleep, make biscuits and eat eat eat! He eats whole hearted wet and dry food He likes the flakes or the pate but the pate and flakes need to be mixed with some water and on the pate he likes a little sprinkle of his dry food. Reason for rehoming. He doesn’t get along with my other two cats. Their mother and son and toast just seems to not get along with them. The female has always been defensive and I feel like maybe toast sees that as a threat. So it causes tension and then fights break out.

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Goose

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Oceanside, CA
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House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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This is Goose, I have had him for 2 years now. I rescued him from a shelter when he was just a kitten, he has been an amazing pet for the last two years but I have now recently moved and he is not happy where we are currently living, he does not have space like he used to and I am rarely home now due to a new work schedule. He is very social and loves the attention to me all on him. I would like to find him a new home where he can get that attention he longs for.

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Severus

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Oceanside, CA
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Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Severus is approximately 4 years old. He originally came from a home with a number of other cats. His shy nature and stand off personality makes it difficult for him to trust anyone, so he’ll need an experienced adopter. He enjoys coming out at night to eat and play. Sometimes he tries to play with other cats but not with humans. He eats very well and has no health issues.

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Mocha and Tom (brother and sister)

Tabby

Male, Young
Oceanside, CA
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Good with kids, Not good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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We took in a brother and sister duo from a guy that couldn't take care of them. They were 8 mo old when we got them. We have had them for 1.5 years. They were very timid when we got them but they have warmed up to us. She is very shy and likes to stay indoors. He is more of a hunter and likes to be outside in the yard during the day. They both love cuddles and snacks and are great cats! We are traveling the US in a 5th wheel and they won't travel well. We're hoping to find a loving home for both of them and keep them together

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Cat shelters and rescues in Carlsbad, California

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for cats in Carlsbad, California. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

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Doggie Protective Services (DPS) - Carlsbad

Carlsbad, CA 92011

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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ARRF (Animal Rescue Resource Foundation)

(we're a FOSTER program; NO SHELTER!), Carlsbad, CA 92011

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Burton's Pride

907 S Tremont St, Oceanside, CA 92054

Pet Types: cats

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SPOT (Saving Pets One at a Time)

3784 Mission Ave Ste 148-356, Oceanside, CA 92058

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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San Diego Humane Society - Oceanside Campus (Dogs)

2905 San Luis Rey Road, Oceanside, CA 92058

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Boxers N Birds Animal Rescue Inc.

655 Benet Rd., Oceanside, CA 92058

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs

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San Diego Humane Society - Oceanside Campus (Cats and Small Animals)

572 Airport Road, Oceanside, CA 92058

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Dirty Little Paws Rescue

3808-36 Vista Campana South, Oceanside, CA 92057

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

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Cats & Crystals

Oceanside, CA 92057

Pet Types: cats

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San Diego County Department of Animal Services - North Region

2481 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA 92009

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Abyssinian American Bobtail American Curl American Shorthair American Wirehair Balinese Bengal Birman Bombay British Shorthair Burmese
Calico Chartreux Colorpoint Shorthair Cornish Rex Cymric Devon Rex Domestic Longhair Domestic Mediumhair Domestic Shorthair
Egyptian Mau European Burmese Exotic Havana Brown Himalayan
Japanese Bobtail Javanese Korat
LaPerm Maine Coon Manx Munchkin
Nebelung Norwegian Forest Cat Ocicat Oriental
Persian Pixiebob Polydactyl/Hemingway RagaMuffin Ragdoll Russian Blue
Scottish Fold Selkirk Rex Siamese Siberian Singapura Snowshoe Somali Sphynx Tabby Tonkinese Turkish Angora Turkish Van