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Kittens and cats in Iowa

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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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Cookie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Norwalk, IA
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Meet Cookie. Is incredibly heartbreaking to have to be rehoming our sweet cookie. She is one year old, and is the sweetest cat you'll ever meet. We adopted her and her brother as kittens, and have discovered that my young toddler is allergic to cats. We have tried everything to make it work
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Mosey

Calico

Female, Young
Bettendorf, IA
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Mosey was born mid June 2025. She is the absolute sweetest kitten I’ve ever met. She loves to cuddle. And she’s very curious and super smart. A lady from our church gave her to my children as a gift in July 2025, she was about six weeks old. However, we had three dogs at the time who had never lived with a cat and it was a very difficult transition with the dogs and the cat. Even as we transitioned down to two dogs it’s still very difficult to keep the cat because one of the dogs always is trying to eat her. So instead, we keep her cooped up in a bedroom, which is no life for a cat. We can tell she is eager to get out and explore the house, however, it’s not safe for her. I’d rather her not be eaten, but have a nice safe home where she can run around and have a better life. She has been an indoor cat ever since I’ve had her. When I do take her outside of my arms, she does seem afraid.
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Mouth

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Burlington, IA
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Good with kids,
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Mouth is a 3 month old male tuxedo kitten. Mouth is a handsome little guy and loves to talk, he is full of spunk and very playful, this little one loves to be with his humans! Our adoption hours are Tuesday-Friday 3-6PM and 1-5PM on the weekends. We are located in Burlington, Iowa. All dog adoptions include a health exam, Rabies, DHPP and Distemper vaccinations, Heartworm check, Sterilization and post surgical pain medication. All cat adoptions include A health check up, FLV and FiV screening, FVRCP and rabies vaccinations, sterilization with pain medications. Please visit our website desmoinescountyhumanesociety.org for more info on any pet listed or to view all of our adoptable pets.
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Priscilla

Domestic Longhair

Female, Kitten
Burlington, IA
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Priscilla is a 3 month old female gray and white kitten. Priscilla is the sweetie of the group, loves to be petted and snuggled, will need brushed to keep her fur purrfect! Our adoption hours are Tuesday-Friday 3-6PM and 1-5PM on the weekends. We are located in Burlington, Iowa. All dog adoptions include a health exam, Rabies, DHPP and Distemper vaccinations, Heartworm check, Sterilization and post surgical pain medication. All cat adoptions include A health check up, FLV and FiV screening, FVRCP and rabies vaccinations, sterilization with pain medications. Please visit our website desmoinescountyhumanesociety.org for more info on any pet listed or to view all of our adoptable pets.
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Tiger Lily

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Burlington, IA
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Tiger Lily is a 3 month old female tabby kitten. Tiger Lily has beautiful markings, is good at being Miss Independent but also loves a good petting! Will pounce as needed! Our adoption hours are Tuesday-Friday 3-6PM and 1-5PM on the weekends. We are located in Burlington, Iowa. All dog adoptions include a health exam, Rabies, DHPP and Distemper vaccinations, Heartworm check, Sterilization and post surgical pain medication. All cat adoptions include A health check up, FLV and FiV screening, FVRCP and rabies vaccinations, sterilization with pain medications. Please visit our website desmoinescountyhumanesociety.org for more info on any pet listed or to view all of our adoptable pets.
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Simba

Domestic Longhair

Male, Kitten
Burlington, IA
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Simba is a 3 month old male brown tabby kitten. Simba is taking his name seriously, he just may be a lion! His mane will need brushed to keep him happy, he loves all the attention he can get and very affectionate and playful, too! Our adoption hours are Tuesday-Friday 3-6PM and 1-5PM on the weekends. We are located in Burlington, Iowa. All dog adoptions include a health exam, Rabies, DHPP and Distemper vaccinations, Heartworm check, Sterilization and post surgical pain medication. All cat adoptions include A health check up, FLV and FiV screening, FVRCP and rabies vaccinations, sterilization with pain medications. Please visit our website desmoinescountyhumanesociety.org for more info on any pet listed or to view all of our adoptable pets.

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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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Catnip and Tails Rescue, Inc.

Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Midlands Humane Society

1020 Railroad Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

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

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Humane Pet Services LLC

19287 Conifer Lane, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

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

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SOLAS

Council Bluffs, IA 51501

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Humane Society of Wright County

1077 240th St, Goldfield, IA 51542

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Harrison County Humane Society

106 N. 5th Ave., P.O. Box 34, Logan, IA 51546

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Western Iowa's Feral and Homeless Cat Program

P.O. Box 244, Walnut, IA 51577

Pet Types: cats

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Montgomery County Animal Rescue

308 North 4th street, P O Box 356, Red Oak, IA 51566

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Forever-Homes-Animal Rescue

1035 Industrial Ave, Harlan, IA 51537

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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City of Harlan Pound

2505 Utility Ave, Harlan, IA 51537

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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