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Kittens and cats in Connecticut

Looking for a kitten or cat in Connecticut? Adopt a Pet can help you find a new best friend near you.

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Adopt a cat in Connecticut

These adorable cats are available for adoption in Connecticut. 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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Carter

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs
Bridgeport, CT
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Carter is a handsome 2-3 year old guy who loves to have attention and spend time with people. He came to us as a stray very recently and we are still getting to know his personality. He currently does not like other cats but that is likely due to having to compete with them while he lived outside. Carter would love to be your one and only pet to have all your attention to himself! If interested in adopting, start at CatsCT.org.
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George Shelton

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs
Windsor, CT
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This cat is waiting for it's Forever Home! Email adoptions@ctcatconnection.org with a question or better yet, complete an application for quickest consideration. (Application: https://www.ctcatconnection.org/adoption-application/). Please consider fostering a cat or dog by applying on our website.A cat's behavior in the shelter is usually not what it will be like in your home; if the cat is nervous, anxious, or agitated, please know that a shelter is a very stressful place for a cat.Kitten Policy: It is important to understand that the socialization of kittens with other animals as playmates is important for their development. Therefore, CT Cat Connection has a policy that kittens ​and teenagers up to 12 months of age are adopted in pairs unless there is another animal in the household as a playmate and companion.Due to demand, we cannot place cats or kittens on hold. Your visit to the shelter is to meet any cat or kitten available for adoption at the time of visit.If you or anyone you know is interested in helping the shelter, we are always looking for foster families of our cats and dogs, as well as in-person volunteers, to assist with animal care. Fill out an application, which can be found at https://www.ctcatconnection.org/get-involved/
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Hannah

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 yrs
Windsor, CT
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Good with cats, House-trained,
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Hannah lived under a shed near a liquor store in New Britain for 8 years. Kind people fed her and tried to care for her, but she's never known a home of her own. She needs a minute or two to warm up but can be picked up and enjoys being petted. We would love for Hannah to have a warm bed, a sunny spot by a window and love. We are not sure what happened, but Hannah had to have one eye removed. It doesn't slow her down.This cat is waiting for it's Forever Home! Email adoptions@ctcatconnection.org with a question or better yet, complete an application for quickest consideration. (Application: https://www.ctcatconnection.org/adoption-application/). Please consider fostering a cat or dog by applying on our website.A cat's behavior in the shelter is usually not what it will be like in your home; if the cat is nervous, anxious, or agitated, please know that a shelter is a very stressful place for a cat.Kitten Policy: It is important to understand that the socialization of kittens with other animals as playmates is important for their development. Therefore, CT Cat Connection has a policy that kittens ​and teenagers up to 12 months of age are adopted in pairs unless there is another animal in the household as a playmate and companion.Due to demand, we cannot place cats or kittens on hold. Your visit to the shelter is to meet any cat or kitten available for adoption at the time of visit.If you or anyone you know is interested in helping the shelter, we are always looking for foster families of our cats and dogs, as well as in-person volunteers, to assist with animal care. Fill out an application, which can be found at https://www.ctcatconnection.org/get-involved/
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Murphy Brown

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs
Windsor, CT
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Good with kids, Good with cats, House-trained,
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Six year old Murphy Brown is very sweet and will make a wonderful companion. All she does is purr and make biscuits. Her foster mother describes her as "the sweetest cat ever." She will soak up all of the love and attention she can get. You'll not find a better cat!This cat is waiting for it's Forever Home! Email adoptions@ctcatconnection.org with a question or better yet, complete an application for quickest consideration. (Application: https://www.ctcatconnection.org/adoption-application/). Please consider fostering a cat or dog by applying on our website.A cat's behavior in the shelter is usually not what it will be like in your home; if the cat is nervous, anxious, or agitated, please know that a shelter is a very stressful place for a cat.Kitten Policy: It is important to understand that the socialization of kittens with other animals as playmates is important for their development. Therefore, CT Cat Connection has a policy that kittens ​and teenagers up to 12 months of age are adopted in pairs unless there is another animal in the household as a playmate and companion.Due to demand, we cannot place cats or kittens on hold. Your visit to the shelter is to meet any cat or kitten available for adoption at the time of visit.If you or anyone you know is interested in helping the shelter, we are always looking for foster families of our cats and dogs, as well as in-person volunteers, to assist with animal care. Fill out an application, which can be found at https://www.ctcatconnection.org/get-involved/
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Shelby

American Shorthair

Female, 8 mos
Bethel, CT
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This pretty kitty is Shelby. She is an 8-month-old torti and weighs 7 lb. Shelby just finished raising her babies and now is ready to find her own forever home. Shelby is sweet and friendly. She likes attention and pets and has a quiet purring motor. She has a very easy going, relaxed temperment. Shelby is vaccinated, microchipped and healthy. She will be spayed before adoption. Her adoption fee is $150. If you would like to meet/adopt Shelby, please complete our online application at https://daws.org/daws-forms
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Mango

American Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Bethel, CT
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This pretty kitty is Mango. She is a 2-year-old tabby girl and weighs 8 lb. Mango just finished raising her babies and now is ready to find her own forever home. Mango is sweet and friendly and fine with other cats. She likes attention and pets. Mango is vaccinated, microchipped and healthy. She will be spayed before adoption. Her adoption fee is $150. If you would like to meet/adopt Mango, please complete our online application at https://daws.org/daws-forms

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Shelters & rescues in Connecticut

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

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Felines & Canines Rescue Center - CT

Milford transport, CT 06460

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Friends of Rescue - Milford, CT transport

Milford, CT 06460

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Stratford Cat Project Inc.

P. O. Box 1261, Stratford, CT 06614

Pet Types: cats

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SARAH Inc

P.O. Box 707, Stratford, CT 06614

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Stratford Animal Shelter

225 Beacon Point Rd., Stratford, CT 06614

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Claudia Cares

Shelton, CT 06484

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shelton animal shelter

11 brewster ln., shelton, CT 06484

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Ansonia Animal Shelter

2 North Division, Ansonia, CT 06401

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West Haven Animal Shelter

7 Collis Street, West Haven, CT 06516

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Cat Adoption & Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E)

West Haven, CT 06516

Pet Types: cats

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