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Kittens and cats in Iowa

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

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These adorable cats are available for adoption in Iowa. 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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Coal

American Shorthair

Male, Adult
Wilton, IA
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
We found Coal when he was a little guy in Northern Minnesota he was at a Chinese restaurant and it was cold at night at the end of October. I tried to catch him because I didn;t want him to freeze. This was at a strip mall next to it was a car wash and behind there was a thicket (a dense grove of trees). I followed him for a while through the ticket it was getting denser the further we went. I was afraid that I wasn't going to catch him.I wouldn't have been able to go any further at one point because of the thick brush.I just stopped and he stopped and I looked straight at him and said you need to come to me or I;m not going to be able to get you I don;t know how that worked but he came straight to me and he;s been with us ever since. He;s a really sweet boy One of my favorite things about him I call the goat nudges when he wants to your attention he;ll nudge you like a goat. He acts very much like a dog. He;s good with kids dogs and other cats.He about 1 1/2 old.
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Olive Ann

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult
Des Moines, IA
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Primary Color: Black Weight: 12.4 Age: 3yrs 2mths 2wks
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Sophie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 9 mos
Colfax, IA
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Good with kids, Good with cats,
Story
Sophie is an adorable dilute calico,  She is an owner surrender, is a talker, loves attention and she seems ok with other cats   approx dob 5-15-24
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Silas

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 yrs
Cedar Rapids, IA
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Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
Slade and Silas were adopted from Animal Control as kittens in 2017. The fiancé's dog is not cat friendly so the brothers came in with Hercules (return from adoption). .Indoor homes only unless the cat is part of our barn cat program. Home visits are required so we are limit adoptions to counties adjoining Linn County, Iowa.Iowa adoptions only -no out of state adoptions. Our Cedar Rapids adoption center is open by appointment only at this time. You may schedule an appointment on our Facebook page or website. Click "Book Now" for available days and times.
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Slade

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 yrs
Cedar Rapids, IA
Size
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Details
Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
Slade and Silas were adopted from Animal Control as kittens in 2017. The fiancé's dog is not cat friendly so the brothers came in with Hercules (return from adoption). .Indoor homes only unless the cat is part of our barn cat program. Home visits are required so we are limit adoptions to counties adjoining Linn County, Iowa.Iowa adoptions only -no out of state adoptions. Our Cedar Rapids adoption center is open by appointment only at this time. You may schedule an appointment on our Facebook page or website. Click "Book Now" for available days and times.
We'll also keep you updated on Hercules's adoption status with email updates.
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Hercules

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 13 yrs 11 mos
Cedar Rapids, IA
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Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
Hercules was adopted as a kitten and returned after 13 years. Slade & Silas were also surrendered. The fiancé's dog isn't cat friendly.Indoor homes only unless the cat is part of our barn cat program. Home visits are required so we are limit adoptions to counties adjoining Linn County, Iowa.Iowa adoptions only -no out of state adoptions. Our Cedar Rapids adoption center is open by appointment only at this time. You may schedule an appointment on our Facebook page or website. Click "Book Now" for available days and times.

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Shelters & rescues in Iowa

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

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New Beginnings Pet Rescue of Quad Cities

Bettendorf, IA 52722

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Humane Society of Scott County

2802 W Central Park Ave, Davenport, IA 52806

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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QC Happy Hounds

Davenport, IA 52806

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Kings Harvest Pet Rescue

21110 Holden Dr., Davenport, IA 52806

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Animal Aid and Education

Clinton, IA 52732

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Clinton Humane Society

1473 Main Ave, Clinton, IA 52732

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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It Takes A Village Animal Rescue & Resources

1510 Grandview Ave, Suite 1, Muscatine, IA 52761

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Muscatine Humane Society

920 S Houser St, Muscatine, IA 52761

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Jackson County Humane Society

23354 Dark Hollow Rd., Maquoketa, IA 52060

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Friends of the Animals

320 W 6th Street, PO Box 383, Tipton, IA 52772

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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