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Kittens and cats in La Mesa, California

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These adorable cats are available for adoption in La Mesa, 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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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,
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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.

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SERAPHIN

Domestic Longhair

Male, Adult
La Mesa, CA
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Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Seraphin is a Gorgeous long hair tuxedo "gentlecat". Simply adorable. Eager to find his Forever home.While indoor cats want and try to get out, Phin longs to be home and enjoy the coziness and safety indoor living provides.He showed up on my porch 4 months ago. Ate the food and drank the water but wouldn't let me pet him.But it didn't take long for Phin to warm up and demand LOVE!While food is important (he only eats kibble - doesn't like wet food) Love and attention are a must with him.I slowly introduced Seraphin to my pets (2 cats n 2 dogs) in hopes to let him in, at least at night b/c the coyotes. But my dogs scare him and he gets defensive. And around the house he is a bit territorial already!To make things worse, I would've invested as much time as needed to keep him, but I have landlord restrictions.Phin's perfect home: He'll be the only pet (if other cats, introduce slowly, as usual when you bring new cats)Indoors Only: A MUSTAdopter: Loves CatsIs $$olvent and stable.

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Klaus

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Senior
La Mesa, CA
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Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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I've had Klaus since he was a kitten. He is 11 years old as of 4/1/26. Klaus would do great with anyone who would love to cuddle. Klaus has done well with other cats and small dogs in the past. Considering his clingy nature and need for attention, he would thrive best in a single cat home or perhaps with one other pet. He is a healthy senior boy outside of a health incident in the past, a urinary blockage, which now requires him to be on prescription food. This looks like $140/month. I will provide new family with 3 months' supply. Klaus is sweet-tempered and outgoing. He is vocal when it comes to mealtimes. His greatest joys are cuddling and eating. As far as cats go, he is quick to warm up to new people. He's befriended and charmed everyone at the vet. Nail clipping is an easy process with him in your lap and a churu treat in hand. I am not in a position to care for him any longer, I would love to see him with a family that can love and adore this sweet cuddlebug.

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Cali and Emmy

Calico

Female, Adult
La Mesa, CA
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Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Meet Cali (Calico) and Emmy (Black cat), an inseparable pair of sweethearts looking for their next chapter. These two female kitties share an unbreakable bond as they have been together their entire lives. Cali and Emmy are 6 years old and are indoor cats. I adopted them when they were 8 weeks old when I adopted them from a foster home through the Bonita Animal Shelter. Cali and Emmy do enjoy time together. However, they also spend time independently. Both enjoy napping (sometimes on my lap) or lying in the sun by the patio door. Playing with string and chasing laser lights or being brushed. It’s difficult to have to rehome them since we have been together for so long. A calm environment may help them thrive. It is due to my advancing age and moving in with my son’s family, that I am looking for a loving home where they can stay together forever.

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yuki

American Shorthair

Female, Adult
La Mesa, CA
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Not good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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We got her when she was 2 and she was a little timid at first. When she warms up to you all she wants is to be pet and cuddle. She’s been in and out of the shelter i believe twice before us so i would hate to have to bring her back there.

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FROSTY

Bombay

Male, Young
Lemon Grove, CA
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Good with kids, Good with cats, House-trained,
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Independent and sweet. Good around kids and very mellow.

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Cat shelters and rescues in La Mesa, California

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

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VC Animal Rescue

La Mesa, CA 91941

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs

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Baja Rescue Ranch

San Diego, CA 91941

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Sara's Paws

La Mesa, CA 91941

Pet Types: cats

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Amazing Strays Rescue

San Diego, CA 92115

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Baja Paws Rescue

San Diego, CA 92120

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Legend Animal Rescue

6879 Cartwright Street, San Diego, CA 92120

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs

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San Diego Humane Society - El Cajon Campus

1373 N. Marshall Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020

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

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National Cat Protection Society

9031 Birch St., Spring Valley, CA 91977

Pet Types: cats

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Tiny Kitten Coven

San Diego, CA 92114

Pet Types: cats

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SIN FALTA RESCATES ROSARITO

342 Euclid ste 406-317, San Diego, CA 92114

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