Kittens and Cats in Evanston, IL

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These adorable cats are available for adoption in Evanston, Illinois. To learn more about each adoptable cat, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.

Voss

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos

Evanston, IL

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Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Voss takes his role as big brother very seriously, and can often be found clinging to his sister, Fiji, for playtime and snuggle time. His foster has given him the nickname "The Engineer," because they say they can "see the wheels turning in his head as he tries to figure out an obstacle." Talk about unstoppable kitten force! His perfect person is someone who can handle his bursts of playful energy, while also being prepared to handle his intense cuddling needs. He's just a baby! Voss is 4 months old and bonded with Fiji. They must go home together.

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Opera

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos

Evanston, IL

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Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Despite her name, Opera is actually a quiet kitten! She feels most confident around other cats, especially her siblings. She is the biggest of her litter, and can jump and wrestle with the best of them. With a toy on a string and some patience, you can help Opera come out of her shell and show her playful side! Opera is 2 months old. Due to her age, she must go home with another cat, or to a home which already has another cat residing in it.

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Kirby

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo

Evanston, IL

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(when grown) -

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Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Meet Kirby! Named after the pink puffball himself (and our Programs and Facilities Assistant!), Kirby is a playful and friendly companion who is ready to find his forever home. Kirby loves interacting with humans, and is especially fond of lap-sitting and lounging. When he's energized, he loves playing around with a wand toy, or scratching at his cat tower. If you want the best of both worlds, energized and loving, then Kirby is the cat for you! Kirby is 3 years old.

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Merino

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 5 yrs 6 mos

Evanston, IL

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Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Little Miss Merino is a tiny, shy girl from Louisiana who, under the guidance of her younger (yet double her size!) brother, Bighorn, is seeing just how comforting humans can be! At 6 pounds, Merino is small, but don't count her out of anything. When she gets the zoomies, she is as fast as lightning, and once she's worn out and comfortable, is a major snuggle princess. Merino has a playful spirit and gets what her foster calls "the rollies," where she rolls around, purring and letting out high-pitched trilling meows. Together, she and her bonded buddy, Bighorn, are the best of friends! Merino is 5.5 years old and bonded with Bighorn. They must go home together.

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Valerie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 10 yrs 4 mos

Evanston, IL

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(when grown) -

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Spayed or Neutered,

Story

What's not to love about Valerie? From her black-and-white bandit mask, to her absolutely adorable seal impression, all the way to her introverted nature, she is a perfect cat. Valerie first came into the care of Paws and Claws in April of 2025, and has been looking for her forever home since then. When she first arrived at her foster home, Valerie was clearly scared -- she hid away from humans, and rebuked their attempts at kindness. Over the 487 days since her arrival, she has blossomed into a totally different cat. While she doesn't seek out cuddles, she does accept polite headscratches. Valerie isn't the type of cat to curl up into your lap, but she will sit on the back of the couch while you're watching TV, or lay at the foot of the bed as you read. If you're lucky, you may even wake up one morning and notice that she's curled up right next to you, happily snoozing away. She will greet you at the door when you come home, and let out demanding little meows when she wants her favorite snacks, peanut butter or cheese. Valerie has settled into the housecat life so well that she has favorite foods. She feels safe enough to ask her humans for them, too. Valerie's perfect person will need to be someone calm, who respects her need for independence. In return, she promises to keep you safe by monitoring the outside world through the windows, and letting you know when birds or squirrels pass by. Valerie won't be everyone's perfect cat, but she doesn't have to be. She just needs one person to see the perfect companion she already is -- one person to give this senior gal the chance she deserves. Valerie is 10 years old. She would do best in an adults-only home.

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Jessica Jones

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 1 mo

Evanston, IL

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Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Jessica Jones is a chatty cat ready to find her forever home! She loves people and eagerly responds when they talk or meow back at her. When she decides that you're her favorite person, she follows you from room-to-room to see what you get up to. When you settle down, especially in bed at night, Jessica Jones is there to curl up next to you, snoozing the whole night away. If you want a velcro-kitty, Jessica Jones is the right gal for you! Jessica Jones is 6 years old.

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