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Kittens and cats in District of Columbia

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These adorable cats are available for adoption in District of Columbia. To learn more about each adoptable cat, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
We'll also keep you updated on KITTEN LOVELY LIL PUMPKIN's adoption status with email updates.
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KITTEN LOVELY LIL PUMPKIN

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Washington, DC
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Good with cats, House-trained,
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Meet Lil Pumpkin.  She is shy at first, but after a little bit of wet food, she becomes the sweetest lover girl you’ll meet. Lil Pumpkin loves spending her days looking out the window watching the antics of the birds and squirrels.  She jumps at any opportunity to rub up on her human’s chin as long as they’ll give her a good back scratch! Lil Pumpkin does well with other cats and is excited to bring her sweet spirit to her forever home!  Please consider adding sweet Lil Pumpkin to your family.  Give her a nice warm and loving home for holidays. To be considered for her forever family and to request an application please contact Vivienne at vivienneajames@gmail.com.  Lil' Pumpkin is totally vetted and ready to travel to her forever home.  APPROVED APPLICATION AND ADOPTION FEE REQUIRED.  (Lil Pumpkin is currently in Tennessee and can be transported north upon adoption.)December 8, 2025, 4:38 pm
We'll also keep you updated on KITTEN DARLING DUGGIE's adoption status with email updates.
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KITTEN DARLING DUGGIE

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Washington, DC
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Good with cats, House-trained,
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Meet Darling Duggie!  The smallest of his litter, Duggie is a teenie tiny purr machine, who will lay on your chest as long as you’ll pet him.  Duggie was found along with his siblings in a park in west Nashville.  (Hence the baseball related name.)   This poor little boy was injured.  It appeared he was attacked by another animal.  Lucky for Duggie, he was not seriously injured and has made a full recovery.  This brave little kitty adjusts quickly to new environments and does well with other cats. He is as sweet as they come and can’t wait to find his forever home! To be considered for Duggie's forever family and to request an application please contact Vivienne at vivienneajames@gmail.com.  Duggie is totally vetted and ready for his forever family.  APPROVED APPLICATION AND ADOPTION FEE REQUIRED.  (Duggie is currently in Tennessee and can be transported north upon adoption.)  December 8, 2025, 4:38 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Sunflower's adoption status with email updates.
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Sunflower

American Shorthair

Female, Young
Washington, DC
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Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,
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My cats name is sunflower and she’s 1 years old. she’s shy and sweet. she was born in the house and she hides from kids at first but when she gets used to them she is sweet . She doesn’t like being touched sometimes but she’s really playful.
We'll also keep you updated on Maxwell's adoption status with email updates.
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Maxwell

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Washington, DC
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We'll also keep you updated on Meelo's adoption status with email updates.
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Meelo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs
Washington, DC
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We'll also keep you updated on Mighty's adoption status with email updates.
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Mighty

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs
Washington, DC
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Shelters & rescues in District of Columbia

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

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Capital Cats

625 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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Brandywine Valley SPCA - New York Ave

1201 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Omani Paws

Washington, DC 20001

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Appalachian SPCA - DC

Washington, DC 20001

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Bright Hope Animal Rescue - D.C. Chapter

Washington DC, DC 20001

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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DC PAWS Rescue

P.O. Box 23439, Washington, DC 20026

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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HFH - Washington D.C.

Washington, DC 20500

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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The Paw Pad

PO Box 70060, Washington, DC 20024

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Metro Ferals - DC

Washington, DC 20009

Pet Types: cats

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Alliance for Stray Animals and People

P.O. Box 65438, Washington, DC 20035

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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