Kittens and cats in Somerville, Massachusetts

To adopt this cat from Black Cat Rescue, please fill out a profile https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston Moxie is a spayed young (approximately 1 year old) Mom cat whose litter has grown up and she’s ready for a home of her own. Here’s what her foster home says about her: How would you describe the cat's general personality? Moxie is gentle, independent, and very sweet with a playful side. Does the cat enjoy being pet? Yes! She will come up to you and flop over nearby so she can get pets. I feel like she loves long pets down her back and cheek and chin scritches. Are there any parts of its body that the cat does NOT like being touched? I haven't tried the belly much because she was weaning her kittens, so it may be a trap or it might not be. Does the cat come on your lap? Not really. Does the cat like to be held? I haven't tried much, but she generally has squirmed out of my hold. Does the cat sleep in your bed? Not really. Does the cat seek your attention? A bit! She will occasionally follow me around when I'm walking from room to room looking for pets. Does the cat like to play? Yeah!  What are the cat's favorite games and toys? She loves a wand toy and will chase it around quite a bit. How vocal is the cat? Not super vocal. What kinds of sounds does the cat make? She will sometimes make some soft yowls. Does the cat scratch a scratcher? Yes. I have seen more luck with the horizontal  Does the cat always use the litter box? Generally, yes. We had some issues with a cat peeing on my bed when the family first moved in, but it's unclear if it was Moxie or one of her kittens doing it. The problem seems to have gone away once I moved a litter box into the bedroom. What food and frequency is the cat currently eating? Since she's been a new mother, she's been free feeding on Purina One kitten food in kibble.  Is the cat picky about food? She doesn't seem that interested in wet food for whatever reason, but she might just need the right food. What is the cat's favorite treat? She has enjoyed greenies and some dried chicken. 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, but she has made a bit of an attempt when overstimulated from petting. 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? She is understandably shy at first, but after an hour or so, she might come out of hiding around new people.   If you have observed the cat with other animals, please describe how they get on? She has been excellent with her kittens, cleaning them and playing with them, but I haven't observed her with other adult cats or dogs. In your opinion, what is the best thing about the cat? Why should an adopter choose THIS cat to adopt? Moxie is such a sweet, gentle girl. I believe once she graduates from motherhood and really settles into someplace she's comfortable, she'll be an excellent companion cat. What are the cat's challenges and how have you found to best manage them? When she first arrived she was a little bit shy. But it doesn't take very long to overcome this, and it just requires a little bit of patience.   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.  April 24, 2026, 12:00 pm

To adopt this cat from Black Cat Rescue, please fill out a profile https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston Minnow is a 5 year old neutered male, who was surrendered from a home that we’re told they threw things at him, kicked him, and pulled his tail. He has been in his new safe foster home for almost two weeks and is doing really well in trusting his new humans. Here’s what his foster volunteers say about him:   How would you describe the cat's general personality? Affectionate, playful, and a little bit sassy :) He’s a big sweetheart!   Does the cat enjoy being pet? If yes, on what parts of its body does the cat like to be pet? Yes, mostly brief head scratches. He’s starting to accept pets on his back as well.   Are there any parts of its body that the cat does NOT like being touched? He doesn’t seem to like being pet close to the base of his tail.   Does the cat come on your lap? No Does the cat like to be held? No Does the cat sleep in your bed? Yes Does the cat seek your attention? Yes   Does the cat like to play? Yes What are the cat's favorite games and toys? He loves our feather wand toy! He’ll chase it for a long time. He also likes smaller toys with catnip.   How vocal is the cat? What kinds of sounds does the cat make? He is fairly vocal. He has the cutest meow (and he loves letting you know when he’s hungry)! We haven’t heard him growl or anything. He meows and purrs (he’s almost always purring, and we can hear it across the room!)   Does the cat scratch a scratcher? If no, please explain. I believe he uses a horizontal cardboard scratcher (I haven’t seen him do it, but there is evidence!) Does the cat always use the litter box? If no, please explain. Yes   What food and frequency is the cat currently eating? 1/3 cup dry food twice a day, and 1/2 can of pate wet food at night with his meds (we use 5.3oz cans of the wet food) Is the cat picky about food? He definitely prefers pate wet food over other types. What is the cat's favorite treat? He LOVES treats, he isn’t too picky!   Does the cat ever swat (claws in) at you? If so, under what circumstances? Has the cat ever scratched (claws out) you? Yes to both, he sometimes will grab at your leg (usually with claws, sometimes without) randomly as you walk by, but he can be easily distracted with toys.   Does the cat ever nip (teeth without breaking skin) you? Has the cat ever bitten you (breaking skin)? Yes to both, but it’s easy to tell when he’s about to bite (when he gets overwhelmed with too much petting, which happens pretty fast, for example). He always gives a warning by opening his mouth a bit. Sometimes he’ll bite when he grabs your leg too, though.   To the best of your knowledge, how does the cat react to new people? Social? Fearful? Social! He’s very sweet.   If you have observed the cat with other animals, please describe how they get on? He doesn’t seem to like dogs. While he was in his carrier at the vet, a dog got too close and he hissed.   Does that cat have any cute/quirky traits that aren’t covered by the previous questions? He loves rubbing on people’s legs, he likes hanging out in the same room as people (but sometimes likes his alone time too), and he’s just a gorgeous cat! He has the prettiest eyes.   In your opinion, what is the best thing about the cat? Why should an adopter choose THIS cat to adopt? Minnow is a total sweetheart! He’s adorable and so much fun to play with. It’s hard to think of the best thing about him, but I personally love how loudly and often he purrs.   What are the cat's challenges and how have you found to best manage them? We’re still working on getting him to bite less (by redirecting him, or no longer showing him attention for a few minutes after he bites), and it seems to be working! I think he just needs time to settle in before he can be fully comfortable and not feel the need to scratch or bite.   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.  April 24, 2026, 12:00 pm

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.  April 24, 2026, 12:00 pm

To adopt this cat from Black Cat Rescue, please fill out a profile https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston Myers is a 4 year old male cat who has had a tough start. He was the only survivor of his litter, who were attacked by coyotes and got his tail. He was formerly an indoor cat, but lost trust of humans when he was neutered. He needs a feline companion, either an already adopted cat or to be adopted with Plaza.   How would you describe the cat's general personality? Myers is an extremely fearful cat around people. When touched he often freezes or shivers and may bolt away if he has the chance. He only reliably comes out when other cats are around and is much more comfortable in their presence. Without other cats nearby he tends to remain hidden.   Does the cat enjoy being pet? Yes, but only after his fear wears off. After a minute of pets, he will often start purring and lean into the pets and even rub his nose on your hand.   If yes, on what parts of its body does the cat like to be pet? Once he relaxes he enjoys full body pets and head pets. He doesn't like head pets until he's started to relax, preferring shoulder/spine pets at first.   Are there any parts of its body that the cat does NOT like being touched? Initial touch is very frightening for him and he may freeze, shiver, or try to escape. But he has never swatted.   Does the cat come on your lap? No.   Does the cat like to be held? No. If picked up he will struggle and bolt away as powerfully as possible.   Does the cat sleep in your bed? No.   Does the cat seek your attention? No. He prefers to hide or observe from a distance and has not become particularly socialized to people.   Does the cat like to play? Occasionally, mostly at night.   What are the cat's favorite games and toys? He has played with a laser pointer and will sometimes roam and jump around a bit at night.   How vocal is the cat? Usually quiet.   What kinds of sounds does the cat make? When completely alone he sometimes makes an adorably high‑pitched squeak.   Does the cat scratch a scratcher? Not clearly observed yet.   If no, please explain. N/A   Does the cat always use the litter box? Yes, although if he gets super scared (like at the vet), he will pee before bolting.   If no, please explain. N/A   What food and frequency is the cat currently eating? He eats wet food, dry food, Greenies, and loves Churu treats.   Is the cat picky about food? He is a slow eater and will sometimes wait a long time before eating, occasionally letting food sit for much of the day.   What is the cat's favorite treat? Churu (do NOT leave it unattended where he can reach, he will eat it including the wrapper, which can be dangerous!)   Does the cat ever swat (claws in) at you? If so, under what circumstances? He often hisses initially when approached or touched but does not escalate.   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? Very fearful. He prefers to hide or observe from a distance and has not become particularly social with people.   If you have observed the cat with other animals, please describe how they get on? He does very well with other cats. He cuddles at night with a female foster and loves a resident orange cat, often coming out to greet him and rub against him, even when people are around.   Does that cat have any cute/quirky traits that aren’t covered by the previous questions? He can remain extremely still during the day but becomes much more active after dark, roaming, playing a little, and doing most of his eating at night. He's adjusted well to losing his tail, and can spring vertically to an impressive height.   In your opinion, what is the best thing about the cat? Why should an adopter choose THIS cat to adopt? Myers loves hanging out with other cats and clearly enjoys their company. In a home with friendly cats he becomes much more active and engaged. An adopter should choose Myers if they’re interested in working with a tricky (but not at all mean) cat who may not behave exactly like they’re used to.   What are the cat's challenges and how have you found to best manage them? Interacting with Myers can be tricky, he is extremely fearful of people and will hide if given the opportunity and if there is an unreachable hiding place (like under a bed) he may stay there and only come out to eat when no one is around. Managing the space so that hiding spots are limited helps ensure necessary interactions and care. We’ve also given him a “hiding spot” (cat tube) that is actually very reachable so we can interact with him often. He does best when other cats are present.   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.  April 24, 2026, 12:00 pm

To adopt this cat from Black Cat Rescue, please fill out a profile https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston Plaza is a shy gray female cat, estimated to be around 4 years old. She needs to go to a home with another friendly cat, or to be adopted with Myers. Here’s what her foster volunteers say about her: How would you describe the cat's general personality? Plaza is a huge fan of other cats and cannot stop from trilling in excitement even with our older lady cat who she knows to avoid. With our gentleman, she knows she’s safe and can charge over and throw her whole body back and forth across his face, trilling the whole time. She’s not as much of a fan of humans at this point, but has some perches where she’s confident and will accept pets and purr although other times she’ll bolt away and hiss to make some distance. Does the cat enjoy being pet? Sometimes. She often flees when approached, especially if she’s on the ground, but other times she’ll tentatively accept pets until she purrs, rolls over, gets over-stimulated, and then runs away. If yes, on what parts of its body does the cat like to be pet? Head and back pets, with some nosing. Loves to be groomed. Are there any parts of its body that the cat does NOT like being touched? We have not touched her stomach yet, it does not seem safe. Does the cat come on your lap? No. Does the cat like to be held? No. Does the cat sleep in your bed? No. Does the cat seek your attention? No. She primarily seeks interaction with other cats. Does the cat like to play? Yes, often at night. What are the cat's favorite games and toys? She really likes chasing laser pointers with her friends, chases a bird on a stick toy, and sometimes plays with cat springs and an electric toy although not very consistently. How vocal is the cat? She’s fairly quiet and never meows. What kinds of sounds does the cat make? She makes soft, happy greeting noises to other cats whenever she sees them and when carrying her toys around. Does the cat scratch a scratcher? Yes, she uses a coir scratching post often ever since we shined a laser pointer on it. Does the cat always use the litter box? Yes. What food and frequency is the cat currently eating? She eats wet food, dry food, and Churu. Is the cat picky about food? She’s not picky about food from what we’ve observed and has eaten several varieties of food in the house. What is the cat's favorite treat? Greenies. At this point greenies are the surest way for us to get Plaza to come near. Does the cat ever swat (claws in) at you? If so, under what circumstances? She’s swatted a few times early on and threatens to swat when she gets over stimulated. Never without pushing her boundaries. Has the cat ever scratched (claws out) you? Yes. She has given a few mild scratches to ward us off when we pushed her boundaries early on, such as when she was cornered while hiding in a box. 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? Fearful of people. If you have observed the cat with other animals, please describe how they get on? Plaza is very friendly with other cats who reciprocate and regularly greets them with rubbing and social behavior. Does that cat have any cute/quirky traits that aren’t covered by the previous questions? She greets other cats with little happy sounds before rubbing against them over and over.  In your opinion, what is the best thing about the cat? Why should an adopter choose THIS cat to adopt? Plaza is a huge fan of other cats which is adorable and makes us appreciate them even more. If you rub your cats' noses and sing to them, Plaza will be waiting off to the side for her turn too. What are the cat's challenges and how have you found to best manage them? She remains fearful of people and doesn't like being approached or being touched, although she’s improving consistently. A few weeks ago she added a spot where we can now approach her and pet her consistently and she’s recently taken to sitting on the couch with the other cats and will stay if a human sits far away.   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.  April 24, 2026, 12:00 pm

To adopt this cat from Black Cat Rescue, please fill out a profile https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston Midnight is a sweet, playful, and affectionate 5-year-old cat who has been through an incredible journey of resilience. After surviving a dog attack that left her with nerve damage and incontinence, she has adapted beautifully with the love and care of her foster family. Her tail had to be amputated, and she now wears a diaper that is changed several times a day, along with a few diaper-free breaks. While she does need some extra care, her condition is manageable (Midnight has learned to thrive in her routine) and she's ready to bring her joy and companionship into a forever home. What makes Midnight so special is her wonderful personality. She is a friendly and social cat who bonds quickly with people—even on the first day she met her foster family, she jumped into their laps and gave kisses. She loves being petted on her cheeks, head, and belly, and happily curls up in laps many times a day. Though she isn’t fond of being held, she adores closeness and even tries to sleep in bed with her humans. Midnight is also very playful and clever; she loves toys, especially chasing and gathering them all together, and she makes her needs known with a soft, sweet voice. Her silly “supergirl” sleeping pose—stretching her legs straight behind her—never fails to make her foster family laugh. Midnight isn’t just loving with people—she even enjoys the company of dogs and gets along well with other pets, making her a great fit for an animal-loving household. She’s a little picky with food, preferring salmon and pate flavors, and she absolutely can’t resist Churu treats. While her incontinence means she doesn’t use the litter box, she has adjusted beautifully to wearing diapers and continues to be gentle, affectionate, and easy to love. Midnight truly has the heart of a survivor and the spirit of a best friend. She is affectionate, loyal, and fun, with endless love to share. All she needs is a family who is willing to look past her challenges and see the amazing, one-of-a-kind companion she is. By opening your heart and home to Midnight, you won’t just be adopting a cat—you’ll be giving a brave and wonderful soul the happy ending she deserves. Follow Midnight on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/adoptmidnight 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 7, 2026, 9:02 am