Kittens and Cats in Shelbyville, IN

Adopt a cat in Shelbyville, Indiana

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

Buddy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 yrs 6 mos

Shelbyville, IN

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(when grown) -

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Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Adoption Fee Reduced for December! Say hello to Buddy! Easygoing and Friendly are two words that perfectly describe him. Back in 2019, Buddy was fostered by his current foster mom. He was surrendered back to AOSC through no fault of his own and was adopted. No fault of his own was surrendered a second time in 2024-- he would love to find his FUREVER home. Buddy has a luxating patella, and it is causing arthritis in his knee. He has been responding well to Solensia shots, but that is an ongoing expense prospective adopters should be aware of. His foster mom has this to say about him: "Before coming back to me as a foster, Buddy was up for adoption at an adoption center, but was terrified at that particular adoption location. As soon as I brought him home, he has been nothing but sweet and affectionate! It has been fun fostering a previous foster of mine! Buddy loves human attention and loves to rub against your legs and be petted. He wants to be wherever YOU are! His foster home has 2 adult cats and he gets along with them very well. His last home he also got along with the other adult cat in the home. Buddy is curious and loves to sit and stare out the window. He LOVES Catnip and his favorite treats are Catnip Temptations! As a matter of fact, his favorite toys are filled with Catnip too! Buddy is a Good-Natured fellow who prefers to keep his space clean, including no bad litter box habits. This Handsome, Affectionate boy will be a great addition to a new family, and hopefully find the forever family that he deserves! Buddy is currently in a foster home. If you feel like he would be the perfect fit for your family, please consider visiting shelbycats.com/adopt to begin the application process!

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Hester

American Shorthair

Female, Adult

Shelbyville, IN

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House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

This is Hester. She appears to have had an indoor home, then been made homeless after getting pregnant. She was being fed by a Good Samaritan when she came to live with a feral cat colony of 7 I maintain at my workplace. Her kittens have been trapped, neutered and homes have been found for all 3! Now it is mama Hesters turn! Hester has been spayed and litter box trained, and is being socialized. She entered a foster home to recover from her surgery. After 2 days, she was out of her cage and onto my lap, purring, making biscuits, and bumping noses with me. Today she got onto the lap of a friend just minutes after meeting her! She is the first cat I have trapped who didn’t thrash about, hiss, or use claws against me. She meowed sweetly just a few times. SHE IS SUCH A GOOD GIRL! She warms up to women quickly but loves my husband too now after having known him for about a month. Would do great in a calm indoor only home with no dogs, has had mixed results with other cats.

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Sweet Corn

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo

Shelbyville, IN

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Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Meet this beautiful 2-year-old tortie girl! This lovely lady may be a bit shy when you first meet her, but give her a little time and patience and her true personality shines through. Once she feels safe and comfortable, she blossoms into an incredibly sweet companion who enjoys gentle pets and playful moments. She loves engaging playtime and will happily soak up attention from her trusted people. Her soft purrs and affectionate nature make every bit of patience worth it. She is FeLV positive, which simply means she’ll do best as an only cat or with other FeLV-positive feline friends, and she can still live a happy, loving life with proper care. If you’re looking for a tender-hearted kitty who will reward your kindness with love, playfulness, and companionship, this sweet tortie may be the perfect match for you. 🧡🖤

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Sketchers

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 yrs

Shelbyville, IN

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Good with kids, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,

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Big Kitty

Domestic Longhair

Female, Senior

Shelbyville, IN

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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Big Kitty is a 13 year old black and white female cat. She has been in same home for 13 years. She has been fixed but does not allow the vet to give her shots. She did have rabies shot in 2022 but they were not able to give her any other vaccines. She is very scared and hard to get her to cooperate at the vet. She has been around dogs and cats in the home but chooses to stay to herself and not interact. She does like to come out and interact with us and be pet but she only does that for short periods at a time then she goes back and lays down. She is not aggressive just moody! My son who has her now is moving in March and cannot take her with him. We have contacted family and friends trying to find her a home but with no success. We do not want to take her to a shelter but he will have to if we cannot find her a new home before March. This has been a very hard decision for all of us, but we pray we can find her a good home to go to that will take great care of her!!

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Forrest

Domestic Longhair

Male, 9 yrs 5 mos

Shelbyville, IN

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(when grown) -

Details

Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Forrest is a handsome 9-year, 4-month-old orange tabby with a gentle soul and a tender heart. He recently lost his bonded friend while in the shelter, so he’s been navigating a big change and will need a patient, understanding home where he can feel safe again. Forrest is shy at first—especially around men, other cats, sudden noises, and things like brooms—but once he starts to feel comfortable, his affectionate side truly shines. He loves head rubs and scratches and will happily rub his face into your hand when offered. 💛 At bedtime, Forrest has already shown his sweet, loving nature. He enjoyed sleeping in bed with his foster mom, alternating between cozy snuggles right beside her and stretching out at the end of the bed. He also has a fondness for cardboard scratching pads, which are one of his favorite comforts. Forrest would do best in a calm, quiet home with someone willing to give him time, gentleness, and reassurance. In return, he’ll reward you with soft snuggles, sweet companionship, and the kind of love that only a grateful, gentle cat can give.

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