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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.
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Nala

American Shorthair

Female, Young
Washington, DC
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Good with cats, House-trained,
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Nala is a beautiful, intelligent 2-year-old cat who forms a deep bond with her person. She is spayed and up to date on vaccines, including her 3-year rabies and FVRCP. Nala thrives on routine and loves calm, quiet spaces. Every morning she jumps on the bed for forehead kisses and watches me leave for work. She enjoys lounging beside you, bathing near you on her pillow, and responds sweetly to her name and your voice. She is affectionate yet independent, enjoying love on her terms, and does wonderfully during nail trims. I am undergoing cancer treatment with a major upcoming surgery that will limit my ability to care for her during recovery. This decision is purely medical and made out of love. Nala would do best as someone’s one and only in a stable, patient home where she will be deeply cherished.

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We'll also keep you updated on Betty's adoption status with email updates.
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Betty

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Washington, DC
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Good with cats,
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Please contact Jessie Cheng (jessie.cheng@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.Pretty girl in search of her forever home!BETTY NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!     Name: Betty  Best Guess for Breed: Domestic Short Hair Age: 9 months a/o 2/18/26    Estimated DOB: 5/5/25 SEX: Female     Approximate Weight: 7lbs a/o 2/18 Coloring: Gray tabby Type of Hair: Short Gets Along With: Because of her young age, Betty will likely get along with other cats, dogs and kids with an acclimation period. We’re happy to help with tips and tricks!Lives with: Betty, Stelly Currently Living at: Shelter -- coming to the DC area soon! I am Looking For: My loving forever family! Hi! I'm Betty, and I am a pretty girl! I won’t ask for much- just some love, cuddles and lots of toys so I can run and play and be myself.  What My Foster Says About Me: Coming soon!  TO ADOPT: The adoption fee for adult cats is $200 ($350 for two cats adopted together). The adoption fee for a kitten (under 7 months old) is $220 ($380 for two kittens adopted together).If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online at bit.ly/adoptaluckycat. Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does our best to provide accurate information about the cats we have for adoption. That said, we cannot make any guarantees about age, breed or temperament. Thank you for contacting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and helping to save a life! Please visit us online at   www.luckydoganimalrescue.org .  BE A FOSTER!!!   Fosters make it possible for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to save and care for homeless and abandoned dogs! To learn about fostering, please contact   fostering@luckydoganimalrescue.org    BE A SPONSOR!!!!   Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save.  To learn more about sponsorship, please contact     info@luckydoganimalrescue.org   !  February 18, 2026, 6:01 pm

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We'll also keep you updated on Stelly's adoption status with email updates.
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Stelly

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Washington, DC
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Good with cats,
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Please contact Jessie Cheng (jessie.cheng@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.Pretty girl in search of her forever home!STELLY NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!     Name: Stelly  Best Guess for Breed: Domestic Short Hair Age: 9 months a/o 2/18/26    Estimated DOB: 5/5/25 SEX: Female     Approximate Weight: 7lbs a/o 2/18 Coloring: Dilute Tortie Type of Hair: Short Gets Along With: Because of her young age, Stelly will likely get along with other cats, dogs and kids with an acclimation period. We’re happy to help with tips and tricks!Lives with: Betty, Stelly Currently Living at: Shelter -- coming to the DC area soon! I am Looking For: My loving forever family! Hi! I'm Stelly, and I am a pretty girl! I won’t ask for much- just some love, cuddles and lots of toys so I can run and play and be myself.  What My Foster Says About Me: Coming soon!  TO ADOPT: The adoption fee for adult cats is $200 ($350 for two cats adopted together). The adoption fee for a kitten (under 7 months old) is $220 ($380 for two kittens adopted together).If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online at bit.ly/adoptaluckycat. Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does our best to provide accurate information about the cats we have for adoption. That said, we cannot make any guarantees about age, breed or temperament. Thank you for contacting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and helping to save a life! Please visit us online at   www.luckydoganimalrescue.org .  BE A FOSTER!!!   Fosters make it possible for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to save and care for homeless and abandoned dogs! To learn about fostering, please contact   fostering@luckydoganimalrescue.org    BE A SPONSOR!!!!   Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save.  To learn more about sponsorship, please contact     info@luckydoganimalrescue.org   !  February 18, 2026, 6:01 pm

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Eliza

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Washington, DC
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Good with cats,
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Please contact Jessie Cheng (jessie.cheng@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.Cute kitten ISO a forever home!ELIZA NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!    Name: Eliza  Best Guess for Breed: Domestic Short Hair Age: 6 months as of 2/18/26    Estimated DOB: 8/9/25 SEX: Female     Approximate Weight: 5.3lbs a/o 2/18 Coloring: Brown Tabby      Type of Hair: Short Gets Along With: Because of her young age, Eliza will likely get along with other cats, dogs and kids with an acclimation period. We’re happy to help with tips and tricks!Litter: Peggy, Eliza Currently Living at: Shelter -- Coming to the DC area soon! I am Looking For: My loving forever family! Hi! I'm Eliza, and I am a cute kitten! I won’t ask for much- just some love, cuddles and lots of toys so I can run and play and be myself. Two kittens are better than one - consider adopting one of my super cute siblings too! What My Foster Says About Me: Coming soon!  Kitten Vetting Requirements: Your kitten may not be fully vaccinated upon adoption.  You will be responsible for providing whatever remaining vaccines are needed to complete the kitten vaccine series.  TO ADOPT: The adoption fee for adult cats is $200 ($350 for two cats adopted together). The adoption fee for a kitten (under 7 months old) is $220 ($380 for two kittens adopted together).If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online at bit.ly/adoptaluckycat. Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does our best to provide accurate information about the cats we have for adoption. That said, we cannot make any guarantees about age, breed or temperament. Thank you for contacting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and helping to save a life! Please visit us online at   www.luckydoganimalrescue.org .  BE A FOSTER!!!   Fosters make it possible for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to save and care for homeless and abandoned dogs! To learn about fostering, please contact   fostering@luckydoganimalrescue.org    BE A SPONSOR!!!!   Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save.  To learn more about sponsorship, please contact     info@luckydoganimalrescue.org   !  February 18, 2026, 6:01 pm

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We'll also keep you updated on Peggy's adoption status with email updates.
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Peggy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Washington, DC
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Good with cats,
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Please contact Jessie Cheng (jessie.cheng@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.Cute kitten ISO a forever home!PEGGY NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!    Name: Peggy  Best Guess for Breed: Domestic Short Hair Age: 6 months as of 2/18/26    Estimated DOB: 8/9/25 SEX: Female     Approximate Weight: 5.2lbs a/o 2/18 Coloring: Brown Tabby      Type of Hair: Short Gets Along With: Because of her young age, Peggy will likely get along with other cats, dogs and kids with an acclimation period. We’re happy to help with tips and tricks!Litter: Peggy, Eliza Currently Living at: Shelter -- Coming to the DC area soon! I am Looking For: My loving forever family! Hi! I'm Peggy, and I am a cute kitten! I won’t ask for much- just some love, cuddles and lots of toys so I can run and play and be myself. Two kittens are better than one - consider adopting one of my super cute siblings too! What My Foster Says About Me: Coming soon!  Kitten Vetting Requirements: Your kitten may not be fully vaccinated upon adoption.  You will be responsible for providing whatever remaining vaccines are needed to complete the kitten vaccine series.  TO ADOPT: The adoption fee for adult cats is $200 ($350 for two cats adopted together). The adoption fee for a kitten (under 7 months old) is $220 ($380 for two kittens adopted together).If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online at bit.ly/adoptaluckycat. Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does our best to provide accurate information about the cats we have for adoption. That said, we cannot make any guarantees about age, breed or temperament. Thank you for contacting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and helping to save a life! Please visit us online at   www.luckydoganimalrescue.org .  BE A FOSTER!!!   Fosters make it possible for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to save and care for homeless and abandoned dogs! To learn about fostering, please contact   fostering@luckydoganimalrescue.org    BE A SPONSOR!!!!   Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save.  To learn more about sponsorship, please contact     info@luckydoganimalrescue.org   !  February 18, 2026, 6:01 pm

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We'll also keep you updated on Della's adoption status with email updates.
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Della

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Washington, DC
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Good with cats,
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Please contact Jessie Cheng (jessie.cheng@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.Cute kitten ISO a forever home!DELLA NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!    Name: Della  Best Guess for Breed: Domestic Short Hair Age: 5 months as of 2/18/26    Estimated DOB: 9/10/25 SEX: Female     Approximate Weight: 5lbs a/o 2/18 Coloring: Brown Tabby      Type of Hair: Short Gets Along With: Because of her young age, Della will likely get along with other cats, dogs and kids with an acclimation period. We’re happy to help with tips and tricks!Currently Living at: Shelter -- Coming to the DC area soon! I am Looking For: My loving forever family! Hi! I'm Della, and I am a cute kitten! I won’t ask for much- just some love, cuddles and lots of toys so I can run and play and be myself.  What My Foster Says About Me: Coming soon!  Kitten Vetting Requirements: Your kitten may not be fully vaccinated upon adoption.  You will be responsible for providing whatever remaining vaccines are needed to complete the kitten vaccine series.  TO ADOPT: The adoption fee for adult cats is $200 ($350 for two cats adopted together). The adoption fee for a kitten (under 7 months old) is $220 ($380 for two kittens adopted together).If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online at bit.ly/adoptaluckycat. Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does our best to provide accurate information about the cats we have for adoption. That said, we cannot make any guarantees about age, breed or temperament. Thank you for contacting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and helping to save a life! Please visit us online at   www.luckydoganimalrescue.org .  BE A FOSTER!!!   Fosters make it possible for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to save and care for homeless and abandoned dogs! To learn about fostering, please contact   fostering@luckydoganimalrescue.org    BE A SPONSOR!!!!   Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save.  To learn more about sponsorship, please contact     info@luckydoganimalrescue.org   !  February 18, 2026, 6:01 pm

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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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Project Freedom Ride - Washington DC Transport Stop

Washington, DC 20001

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Bright Hope Animal Rescue - D.C. Chapter

Washington DC, DC 20001

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Omani Paws

Washington, DC 20001

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Appalachian SPCA - DC

Washington, DC 20001

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HFH - Washington D.C.

Washington, DC 20500

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The Paw Pad

PO Box 70060, Washington, DC 20024

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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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Domestic Shorthair Siamese Domestic Mediumhair Russian Blue Domestic Longhair Maine Coon Calico American Bobtail Persian American Shorthair Ragdoll Bengal Manx Bombay Norwegian Forest Cat Polydactyl/Hemingway Snowshoe Himalayan British Shorthair Havana Brown
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
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