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Kittens and cats in Maryland

Looking for a kitten or cat in Maryland? 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 Maryland. 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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Beefrcake & Squidgit

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Bowie, MD
Size
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Good with cats,
Story
We’re adorable and handsome mini house panthers. We love to love on people and our purrs will melt your heart. We love cat trees, looking out windows, getting attention and playing with toys. Some of our favorite toys are catnip filled toys, ping pong balls, dangle toys, each other and people. We need to be adopted together. Our Profiles Ages: 5-6 months (as of April 2024) Good with other cats: Yes Suitable for townhouse and/or apartment: Yes Activity level: still growing and will need lots of care and interactive play! Meet Us If you are interested in Beefcake & Squidgit, consider letting us know by filling out a (no-obligation) adoption application. Please consult our Adoption FAQ before contacting us. Please check the adoption-show-attendees page to see if Beefcake & Squidgit will be attending the next adoption show. NOTE: We are an all volunteer group and do not operate a shelter. All of our animals are in foster homes. We are unable to place our animals outside of the Baltimore/DC area.
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Scout

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Jarrettsville, MD
Size
(when grown) -
Details
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Story
ADOPTION PROCESS 1. Review our adoption contract and application. 2. Call your vet and references to inform them that a rescue representative will be calling. 3. Complete adoption application and submit following appropriate link below: Dog/Puppy: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HRMD/Dog Cat/kitten: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HRMD/Cat 4. You will be notified of outcome of your application within 1-3 days. 5. If approved, you will be introduced to the foster to schedule a meeting within 5 days. Guidelines for the meeting are: - Bring a leash and collar and be prepared to take the animal home directly from the meeting. - Meeting should be no longer than 1 hour. Our fosters are volunteers and we value and respect their time and personal commitments. - All members of the household (including other dogs) must be present. - Please be prepared to submit adoption fee via electronic payment at the meeting. - If all goes well, the dog will go home with you directly after the meeting. If you are not ready to adopt at the conclusion of the meeting, please understand that we may process other applications for the dog. Because we have a limited amount of foster homes, we cannot hold dogs past adoption. 6. Please review these resources prior to the meeting to be prepared with what to expect when bringing a new dog home: a. ttps://www.petfinder.com/dogs/bringing-a-dog-home/tips-for-first-30-days-dog/ b. https://www.dogstardaily.com/free-downloads 7. Love on your new family member and join our Alumni Group! We love seeing updates on the happy endings to your story APPLICATION AND CONTRACT Please review the adoption contract in full prior to submitting application. Please remember to include the dog's name you are interested in adopting to expedite your application in a timely manner! To submit an application, click here https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HRMD/Dog It takes us about 1-3 days to process applications. Once approved, we ask that all members of the household (including dogs) be available for meeting the animal within 5 days. If the meeting goes well, you will be able to take your new family member home with you immediately! If for whatever reason you do not take the animal home after the first meeting, please understand that we will continue to process applications for the animal and availability is not guaranteed. Thank you for considering The Hero Rescue, we couldn't do it without you
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Jelly

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Jarrettsville, MD
Size
(when grown) -
Details
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Story
ADOPTION PROCESS 1. Review our adoption contract and application. 2. Call your vet and references to inform them that a rescue representative will be calling. 3. Complete adoption application and submit following appropriate link below: Dog/Puppy: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HRMD/Dog Cat/kitten: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HRMD/Cat 4. You will be notified of outcome of your application within 1-3 days. 5. If approved, you will be introduced to the foster to schedule a meeting within 5 days. Guidelines for the meeting are: - Bring a leash and collar and be prepared to take the animal home directly from the meeting. - Meeting should be no longer than 1 hour. Our fosters are volunteers and we value and respect their time and personal commitments. - All members of the household (including other dogs) must be present. - Please be prepared to submit adoption fee via electronic payment at the meeting. - If all goes well, the dog will go home with you directly after the meeting. If you are not ready to adopt at the conclusion of the meeting, please understand that we may process other applications for the dog. Because we have a limited amount of foster homes, we cannot hold dogs past adoption. 6. Please review these resources prior to the meeting to be prepared with what to expect when bringing a new dog home: a. ttps://www.petfinder.com/dogs/bringing-a-dog-home/tips-for-first-30-days-dog/ b. https://www.dogstardaily.com/free-downloads 7. Love on your new family member and join our Alumni Group! We love seeing updates on the happy endings to your story APPLICATION AND CONTRACT Please review the adoption contract in full prior to submitting application. Please remember to include the dog's name you are interested in adopting to expedite your application in a timely manner! To submit an application, click here https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HRMD/Dog It takes us about 1-3 days to process applications. Once approved, we ask that all members of the household (including dogs) be available for meeting the animal within 5 days. If the meeting goes well, you will be able to take your new family member home with you immediately! If for whatever reason you do not take the animal home after the first meeting, please understand that we will continue to process applications for the animal and availability is not guaranteed. Thank you for considering The Hero Rescue, we couldn't do it without you
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Captain

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Jarrettsville, MD
Size
(when grown) -
Details
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Story
ADOPTION PROCESS 1. Review our adoption contract and application. 2. Call your vet and references to inform them that a rescue representative will be calling. 3. Complete adoption application and submit following appropriate link below: Dog/Puppy: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HRMD/Dog Cat/kitten: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HRMD/Cat 4. You will be notified of outcome of your application within 1-3 days. 5. If approved, you will be introduced to the foster to schedule a meeting within 5 days. Guidelines for the meeting are: - Bring a leash and collar and be prepared to take the animal home directly from the meeting. - Meeting should be no longer than 1 hour. Our fosters are volunteers and we value and respect their time and personal commitments. - All members of the household (including other dogs) must be present. - Please be prepared to submit adoption fee via electronic payment at the meeting. - If all goes well, the dog will go home with you directly after the meeting. If you are not ready to adopt at the conclusion of the meeting, please understand that we may process other applications for the dog. Because we have a limited amount of foster homes, we cannot hold dogs past adoption. 6. Please review these resources prior to the meeting to be prepared with what to expect when bringing a new dog home: a. ttps://www.petfinder.com/dogs/bringing-a-dog-home/tips-for-first-30-days-dog/ b. https://www.dogstardaily.com/free-downloads 7. Love on your new family member and join our Alumni Group! We love seeing updates on the happy endings to your story APPLICATION AND CONTRACT Please review the adoption contract in full prior to submitting application. Please remember to include the dog's name you are interested in adopting to expedite your application in a timely manner! To submit an application, click here https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HRMD/Dog It takes us about 1-3 days to process applications. Once approved, we ask that all members of the household (including dogs) be available for meeting the animal within 5 days. If the meeting goes well, you will be able to take your new family member home with you immediately! If for whatever reason you do not take the animal home after the first meeting, please understand that we will continue to process applications for the animal and availability is not guaranteed. Thank you for considering The Hero Rescue, we couldn't do it without you

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Shelters & rescues in Maryland

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

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Alley Cat Rescue

Brentwood, MD 20722

Pet Types: cats

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Greenbelt Animal Shelter

Greenbelt, MD 20770

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Partnership for Animal Welfare, Inc.

P.O. Box 1074, Greenbelt, MD 20768

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Prince Georges County Animal Services Division

3750 Brown Station Rd., Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

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Animal Protection Alliance

Takoma Park, MD 20912

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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SPCA/Humane Society Of Prince George's County Maryland

P.O. Box 925, Bowie, MD 20718

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Lizzy's Lodge

Silver Spring, MD 20901

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Beltsville Community Cats

Beltsville, MD 20705

Pet Types: cats

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Cause for Paws Cares, Inc.

Bowie, MD 20715

Pet Types: cats

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