Kittens and cats in Chelsea, Massachusetts

Teddy — Orange Male Cat, ~2.5 years old, Boston MA Teddy is a big, talkative, deeply affectionate orange cat looking for his person. Easily cared for with dry or wet food. Good with a litter box. Has been kept indoors only. Good with children that are patient with him. Very active. He is a certified doofus. He flops. He falls. It's endearing every single time. We have had him since he was six months as a companion for our older Tabby. Unfortunately, he can be obsessively aggressive with any animals that he can bully, not bad enough to cause injury but it can be stressful to the other animals. This has built up to unhealthy stress for the other cat. He has not expressed this with adult or child humans. And I think he may get along well with a larger calm dog. He can be a shy with strangers, but some churu and gentle care and talking with him and he bonds deeply - becoming extremely cuddly and interactive. We love him a lot and think he would be great in a loving home.

Looking to find a new home for Rue. She was adopted as a kitten from Europe and relocated to the States. She is social, likes to be around people, will climb on your lap yo be pet. She eats mostly dry food, is up to date on all health activities. Has been an indoor cat her whole life. Has a brother who she doesn’t interact with. She is talkative and still very active.

Gale is an active senior who likes to be around people when he is not relaxing in the sun sleeping. He is a grazing eater, self regulating mostly dry food. He loves to be combed and will come sit next to you when you are calm. He has a sister (also up for a new home) but generally they don’t interact anymore. Not sure how he would do with other pets. Best spot for Gale is a home looking for a trained, well behaved pet. He is medically up to date and can be left home alone for 2-3 days with proper water and food.

To adopt this cat from Black Cat Rescue, please fill out a profile https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston Stevie is a sweet 6 year old female spayed cat, looking for a calm home. Here’s what her foster volunteer says about her: How would you describe the cat's general personality? Stevie is an incredibly soft, gentle cat with a very sweet and shy personality. She is quiet and calm by nature and prefers a peaceful environment. While she may take time to feel comfortable, once she settles in she is affectionate and enjoys being near her person. Does the cat enjoy being pet? Yes, Stevie really enjoys being pet and finds it very comforting. If yes, on what parts of its body does the cat like to be pet? She especially likes being pet on her head and along her back. Gentle, slow pets are her favorite. Are there any parts of its body that the cat does NOT like being touched? She does not like her belly being brushed or touched and can become uncomfortable if that area is handled. Does the cat come on your lap? No, Stevie does not sit on laps. She prefers to stay close without being directly on top of people. Does the cat like to be held? No, she does not enjoy being held and feels safest when all four paws are on the ground. Does the cat sleep in your bed? No, she does not sleep in the bed and prefers to sleep in her own comfortable, quiet spaces. Does the cat seek your attention? Yes, Stevie does seek attention in her own gentle way. She will come over for pets when she feels comfortable and enjoys calm companionship. Does the cat like to play? No, she is not very playful and has a low energy level. What are the cat's favorite games and toys? She does not show much interest in toys or games very often but sometimes she likes to play with the stick toys with strings and ribbons on the end.  How vocal is the cat? Stevie is mildly vocal. She may meow during the day, but not very often or very loudly. What kinds of sounds does the cat make? She primarily meows softly. Does the cat scratch a scratcher? No. If no, please explain. She has a scratching post on her cat tree but does not typically use it. Does the cat always use the litter box? She uses pee pads consistently. If no, please explain. Stevie always uses her pee pads. If there are any accidents, they are usually due to debris getting caught in her long hair rather than a behavioral issue. She does have hairballs on the floor fairly regularly. What food and frequency is the cat currently eating? Stevie eats dry food that is left out for her to snack on throughout the day and is refilled nightly. Is the cat picky about food? She is not picky and eats her regular food well. What is the cat's favorite treat? She sometimes enjoys Churus as well as wet food or cat soup as an occasional treat. Does the cat ever swat (claws in) at you? If so, under what circumstances? No, she has never swatted. Has the cat ever scratched (claws out) you? No. Does the cat ever nip (teeth without breaking skin) you? No. Has the cat ever bitten you (breaking skin)? No. To the best of your knowledge, how does the cat react to new people? Social? Fearful? Stevie is extremely fearful of new people. She is most comfortable when the home is quiet and it is just her and her caregiver present. When others are around, she prefers to keep to herself and should have a quiet, safe space to retreat to. If you have observed the cat with other animals, please describe how they get on? She has not been observed with other animals, so her compatibility with pets is unknown. In your opinion, what is the best thing about the cat? Why should an adopter choose THIS cat to adopt? Stevie is incredibly cute, gentle, and sweet. Once she becomes comfortable, she is a wonderful presence to have around and makes a calm, soothing companion. She would be perfect for someone who appreciates a quiet, affectionate cat. What are the cat's challenges and how have you found to best manage them? Stevie’s biggest challenge is her fear of new people and loud noises, so she needs a quiet, calm home. She also has long fur that is prone to matting and does not like being brushed.   To learn more about adopting this cat in Massachusetts, please visit www.blackcatrescue.com or fill out an Adoption Profile at https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston.  January 27, 2026, 9:58 am

To adopt this cat from Black Cat Rescue, please fill out a profile https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston Beau is a 9 year old neutered male cat. He is friendly and looking for a home without other cats (he has previously got along well with a dog and younger children). Here’s what his foster volunteer says about him: How would you describe the cat's general personality? Beau is extremely loving, happy and affectionate. He enjoys being with people, whether sitting curled up next to them, or on a lap. He is playful, a little mischievous and very dedicated to the timing of his breakfast, but overall very well behaved and easy to care for. He is a wonderful companion and will happily spend most of his time with you, purring and resting. Does the cat enjoy being pet? He loves being pet and will seek out company frequently If yes, on what parts of its body does the cat like to be pet? Head, back, stomach Are there any parts of its body that the cat does NOT like being touched? No Does the cat come on your lap? Yes, Beau loves to sit on my lap and will frequently curl up as long as I am sitting still Does the cat like to be held? Yes, he is happy to be picked up, but will want to get down after a few minutes Does the cat sleep in your bed? Yes, he will spend as much time in bed as I am there, and will frequently curl up next to me Does the cat seek your attention? Yes, he absolutely loves people and is very much an active companion Does the cat like to play? Yes, he loves catnip and also running around after string-based toys What are the cat's favorite games and toys? He loves toys that have catnip in them, strings that he can run/jump after and he has an enrichment puzzle toy for treats that he enjoys How vocal is the cat? He purrs frequently and will meow every once in awhile What kinds of sounds does the cat make? He will intermittently meow when he's hungry or is looking for attention Does the cat scratch a scratcher? Yes, occasionally If no, please explain. Does the cat always use the litter box? Yes What food and frequency is the cat currently eating? Beau is eating a dry food (commercially available) that is formulated to promote urinary health due to urinary stones several years ago once. He is also eating a can of wet food in the morning and a broth in the evening) Is the cat picky about food? No What is the cat's favorite treat? He loves the dry temptations treats Does the cat ever swat (claws in) at you? If so, under what circumstances? No Has the cat ever scratched (claws out) you? no Does the cat ever nip (teeth without breaking skin) you? No Has the cat ever bitten you (breaking skin)? No To the best of your knowledge, how does the cat react to new people? Social? Fearful? He is very social. He may briefly be a bit nervous, but warms up quickly and will be extremely friendly If you have observed the cat with other animals, please describe how they get on? I have not observed Beau with other animals. In his previous home he got along well with a dog but did not get along with another cat. Beau would do best as an only cat, but potentially with a dog friend. Does that cat have any cute/quirky traits that aren’t covered by the previous questions? He loves to curl up on my shoulder anytime I'm laying down and purr right next to my ear. He is incredibly affectionate and loves company. In your opinion, what is the best thing about the cat? Why should an adopter choose THIS cat to adopt? Beau is absolutely a companion cat for someone who enjoys an animal who is very present day to day. He lays or sits next to me as often as he can and will frequently curl up on my lap. Anyone looking for a joyous, friendly and playful companion will hit the jackpot with Beau. What are the cat's challenges and how have you found to best manage them? He is extremely easy going, I have not observed any challenges, behavioral or otherwise. To learn more about adopting this cat in Massachusetts, please visit www.blackcatrescue.com or fill out an Adoption Profile at https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston.  February 17, 2026, 3:00 pm

To adopt this cat from Black Cat Rescue, please fill out a profile https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston Gamma (male tabby with stripes), Rho (male tabby with swirls) and Zeta (male, black and white) are three kitten littermates born approximately 12/20/2025. They either need to go home with a sibling or have another energetic pet in the home. Here's what their foster volunteers say about them:   How would you describe the cat's general personality? Gamma: Very friendly little guy who loves pets and lots of attention. Has a BIG purr and isn't afraid to use it to earn him more pets! Rho: Very sweet, loves attention too (just not quite as much as Gamma) and gives the most adorable gazing look of love to us. Likes to bop noses with us. Enjoys a lot of playtime. Zeta: Also very sweet but quite goofy. Likes attention, but prefers to be next to you than on your lap. Strikes the most ridiculous poses. Loves a belly rub. Does the cat enjoy being pet? YES, all three love to be pet. Gamma is so in love with petting he'll climb on his siblings when you're petting them to get pet himself. If yes, on what parts of its body does the cat like to be pet? Everywhere. All enjoy a belly rub. We've made a lot of effort to rub their paws so that they're used to having them touched.  Are there any parts of its body that the cat does NOT like being touched? Nope! Does the cat come on your lap? Yes, all three will climb on our laps when we're sat on the floor or in a chair. Rho and Gamma will climb all over us, including our shoulders. Zeta likes to be next to us on the floor more, but will come on our laps still for attention.  Does the cat like to be held? Yes, all three, especially Rho and Gamma.  Does the cat sleep in your bed? They have not been given the opportunity to do so, as they stay in the kitten room. But I bet they'd like to do so if given half the chance! Does the cat seek your attention? Yes, yes and more yes! Gamma in particular is quite attention loving, but all three enjoy attention. Does the cat like to play? Yes! What are the cat's favorite games and toys? Spring toys are a big favorite, as is romping with each other. They enjoy chasing a wand toy, particularly Rho who gets good air to his jumps. Zeta is coming along with the jumps as well. How vocal is the cat? What kinds of sounds does the cat make? They meow at wet food time (fed twice daily). Otherwise, Gamma and Zeta have loud purrs, Rho has a softer purr. Does the cat scratch a scratcher? Not yet that we've noticed, but they aren't bad about scratching the furniture either. Since they’re still so little, they sometimes use their claws to jump up into the chair, but not like you would use a scratcher. Does the cat always use the litter box? Yes, never had any accidents. A funny fact is that Rho likes to use the bathroom promptly after every meal. They are all very good at covering up in the litter box. What food and frequency is the cat currently eating? Free feeding dry food (Purina kitten) and twice-daily wet food (Fancy Feast kitten pate). Is the cat picky about food? Not at all - they are very good eaters. What is the cat's favorite treat? Churu! Does the cat ever swat (claws in) at you? If so, under what circumstances? No. Has the cat ever scratched (claws out) you? Only unintentionally when climbing on us and because they have sharp kitten claws.  Does the cat ever nip (teeth without breaking skin) you? No Has the cat ever bitten you (breaking skin)? No To the best of your knowledge, how does the cat react to new people? Social? Fearful? We're working with them on this. We've only had one group of visitors so far, and they were hesitant. More visitors are planned in the coming weeks. They are also a bit afraid of voices on the phone, which again we're conditioning them on.   If you have observed the cat with other animals, please describe how they get on? They've met one of our resident cats and that went great. They largely ignored him and played with each other. Does the cat have any cute/quirky traits that aren’t covered by the previous questions? Gamma: Loves to pounce on other kittens' tails. It's really cute! Rho: Seems really obsessed with human faces. Wants to give nose bobs/face rubs and stares adoringly at us. Zeta: Sometimes falls off our laps because he has no sense of his personal space and strikes the silliest of poses. In your opinion, what is the best thing about the cat? Why should an adopter choose THIS cat to adopt? They are a great group of sweet kittens. They've been remarkably tidy and are very loving/sweet boys. It’s been so special watching them discover toys and learn to play, and discover how much they enjoy petting! What are the cat's challenges and how have you found to best manage them? They came to us from outside, where they were living under someone's house in snowy conditions. We've focused on socializing them - the tabbies set the pace, and Zeta trotted right along. Their two other litter mates are not being posted for adoption yet as they need more socialization work, although they are making strides as well. Showing them love, affection and giving churu really helped to bring them out of their shells.     To learn more about adopting this cat in Massachusetts, please visit www.blackcatrescue.com or fill out an Adoption Profile at https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston.  March 3, 2026, 6:33 pm