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Kittens and cats in Carpinteria, California

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These adorable cats are available for adoption in Carpinteria, 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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Pearl

Siamese

Female, Adult
Oak View, CA
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Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Pearl is a beautiful cat. She has been in our lives since she was 5 weeks old when she was orphaned. Her mother was killed by a stray dog leaving two sister kittens behind, apparently lynx point siamese/ rag dolls. She was born March 17th 2022 (St Patricks Day!), is fully house trained and is an indoor/outdoor cat. She became pregnant with six kittens a couple of years ago – her kittens were so adorable – but has been spayed since. We travel quite a lot and sublet our house so it's becoming stressful to try to find people to look after her while we're away, as well as people who don't have dogs. We do have a labradoodle and she is good with her, but unfamiliar dogs she isn't a fan of. She sleeps on the end of our bed every night and spends her days either sleeping or roaming the neighborhood. She's a very street smart cat and deserves a loving home, ideally without a dog or young children. She would probably love a cat friend to play with!
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FENNEC

Tabby

Male, 5 yrs 3 mos
Ventura, CA
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Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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MEOW! I'm FENNEC, a 5-year-old handsome tabby boy who needs a foster or forever home. I have a sweet personality and beautiful green eyes! I was rescued from a California shelter, and then tested FIV-positive, which only means I need to be the only cat in your home. But I'm a healthy boy and I love human attention and affection. I'm a friendly fellow who loves to be held and cuddled. I can be a bit shy at first, but once I get to know you, I'm all purrs and head rubs. I'm a gentle soul, mellow and easy-going. I promise to bring a touch of tranquility to your life. Can you foster or adopt me? I'm currently in Southern California.
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Dotty

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
VENTURA, CA
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Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Dotty originally joined us from a foster home in Altadena after the fires in early 2025. Dotty adores human attention. She has a silky coat and can sometimes be a little chatty. When she wants to be a lap cat she can be quite insistent! She was adopted but after 3 months, she and the resident cat were fighting, so her adopter made the difficult but necessary decision to return her to us. Dotty’s next home will need to be as a solo cat.
Bonded Pair
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Stella

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
VENTURA, CA
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Good with kids, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Bella and Stella are bonded sisters. Bella is the lounge greeter and immediately seeks affection from all who come in. She is very affectionate and playful at the same time. Her sister Stella is a character. She is funny and sweet and ridiculously adorable with her little mustache. She might not be as bold as Bella right off the bat but once she warms up to you she wants all the pets and attention. Bella and Stella truly love each other and would go great in a furever home as the only cats. You’ll never be bored! These girls were rescued as kittens from the Apple Valley shelter and spent about 7-8 months in a foster home before joining us.
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Alexa

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Ventura, CA
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Good with kids, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet Alexa! A sweet and loving mama kitty, Alexa is ready for her very own purrfect family! ___________________________________________________________ If you'd like to meet Alexa or any of our adoptable kitties, please submit an Adoption Application today. Cats Cradle Rescue hold adoption events at Petco in Camarillo on the first Saturday of every month plus other weekends as listed on our event calendar. If you have any questions please email CatsCradleRescueCA@gmail.com Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.Cats Cradle Rescue animals are spayed or neutered and have received at least one vaccination before they are placed up for adoption.  Each animal lives in a foster home as part of the family. Cats Cradle Rescue requires an adoption application and contract with each animal.  Our adoption fee covers Feline Leukemia and Feline Immuno Virus testing, first year's shots, spay/neuter and microchip.  We also send you home with a collar, CCR tag, cardboard carrier (if needed), and starter food.          June 20, 2026, 5:04 pm
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Ben

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
VENTURA, CA
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Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Though he may appear shy at first, he is a very playful and active young cat! We feel he would do best either going home with his mom, Butterfly, or with his sister, Betty. At this point, he will need a patient adopter. He is most likely going to need at least a month or longer to relax in a new home. 5/19/26: After three months with us, he is finally allowing some volunteers to pet him from time to time!

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City of Carpinteria

5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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RESQCATS

Santa Barbara, CA 93109

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Freedom Ride Rescue Inc.

Ventura, CA 93001

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Cats Cradle Rescue

1954 E. Main St. Ventura, Ventura, CA 93001

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Freedom Ride Rescue Inc. - Duluth, MN Transport Stop

26 S Chestnut St., Ventura, CA 93001

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Cassie's Cats

1744 E Main St, VENTURA, CA 93001

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Greyfoot Cat Rescue

P.O. Box 310, Ventura, CA 93002

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Humane Society of Ventura County

402 Bryant Street, Ojai, CA 93023

Pet Types: cats, dogs, horses

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ASAP (Animal Shelter Assistance Program)

5473 Overpass Road, Unit 101, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

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Santa Barbara Humane, Santa Barbara Campus

5399 Overpass Rd, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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