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Kittens and cats in North Carolina

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These adorable cats are available for adoption in North Carolina. To learn more about each adoptable cat, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
We'll also keep you updated on Sheldon (Big Bang)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Sheldon (Big Bang)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Charlotte, NC
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Meet Sheldon, a domestic shorthair brown tabby male kitten. He joined us through our Shelter Transfer partnership with Forsyth Animal Control. He is neutered, microchipped, has a rabies vaccine and started his FVRCP vaccines. Sheldon is a fun, confident boy. Playful and sweet. He is a part of our Big Bang Theory litter, so we'll prioritize applications for a pair. And thanks to a grant, adoption fees are reduced in December so pounce fast! He has exposure to, and comfortable with other cats and in a home with dogs -- slowly working on exposure in foster care. Adoption Fee: $200 (now $100) Go home date & time coordinated with adopter. To take the next steps with Sheldon, complete our adoption application here: https://www.windsorkittens.org/adopt 👀 Follow Sheldon's journey in foster care on our social media: Instagram @windsorkittens
We'll also keep you updated on Penny (Big Bang)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Penny (Big Bang)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Charlotte, NC
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Meet Penny, a domestic shorthair orange female kitten. She joined us through our Shelter Transfer partnership with Forsyth Animal Control. She is spayed, microchipped, has a rabies vaccine and started his FVRCP vaccines. Penny is also confident, a little more independent but also social. She is a part of our Big Bang Theory litter, so we'll prioritize applications for a pair. And thanks to a grant, adoption fees are reduced in December so pounce fast! She has exposure to, and comfortable with other cats and in a home with dogs -- slowly working on exposure in foster care. Adoption Fee: $200 (now $100) Go home date & time coordinated with adopter. To take the next steps with Penny, complete our adoption application here: https://www.windsorkittens.org/adopt 👀 Follow Penny's journey in foster care on our social media: Instagram @windsorkittens
We'll also keep you updated on Leonard (Big Bang)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Leonard (Big Bang)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Charlotte, NC
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Meet Leonard, a domestic shorthair orange tabby male kitten. He joined us through our Shelter Transfer partnership with Forsyth Animal Control. He is neutered, microchipped, has a rabies vaccine and started his FVRCP vaccines. Leonard, like his other orange brother Howard, is both chaotic and very sweet. They are the first to run to us when we come into a room. He is a part of our Big Bang Theory litter, so we'll prioritize applications for a pair. And thanks to a grant, adoption fees are reduced in December so pounce fast! He has exposure to, and comfortable with other cats and in a home with dogs -- slowly working on exposure in foster care. Adoption Fee: $200 (now $100) Go home date & time coordinated with adopter. To take the next steps with Leonard, complete our adoption application here: https://www.windsorkittens.org/adopt 👀 Follow Leonard's journey in foster care on our social media: Instagram @windsorkittens
We'll also keep you updated on Howard (Big Bang)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Howard (Big Bang)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Charlotte, NC
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Meet Howard, a domestic shorthair orange tabby male kitten. He joined us through our Shelter Transfer partnership with Forsyth Animal Control. He is neutered, microchipped, has a rabies vaccine and started his FVRCP vaccines. Howard is both the most chaotic and probably the sweetest. He and his orange brother (Leonard) are the first to run to us when we come into a room. He is a part of our Big Bang Theory litter, so we'll prioritize applications for a pair. And thanks to a grant, adoption fees are reduced in December so pounce fast! He has exposure to, and comfortable with other cats and in a home with dogs -- slowly working on exposure in foster care. Adoption Fee: $200 (now $100) Go home date & time coordinated with adopter. To take the next steps with Howard, complete our adoption application here: https://www.windsorkittens.org/adopt 👀 Follow Howard's journey in foster care on our social media: Instagram @windsorkittens
We'll also keep you updated on Bernadette (Big Bang)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Bernadette (Big Bang)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Charlotte, NC
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Meet Bernadette, a domestic medium hair grey female kitten. She joined us through our Shelter Transfer partnership with Forsyth Animal Control. She is getting spayed, microchipped, a rabies vaccine on Dec. 16, and has already started his FVRCP vaccines. Bernadette was a singleton in the shelter, so we were happy to be able to mix her with our Big Bang Litter and give her a family in foster care. She is sweet, playful and social and will make a great addition to your family. Since she's a part of our Big Bang Theory litter, so we'll prioritize applications for a pair. And thanks to a grant, adoption fees are reduced in December so pounce fast! She has exposure to, and comfortable with other cats and in a home with dogs -- slowly working on exposure in foster care. Adoption Fee: $200 (now $100) Go home date & time coordinated with adopter. To take the next steps with Bernadette, complete our adoption application here: https://www.windsorkittens.org/adopt 👀 Follow Bernadette's journey in foster care on our social media: Instagram @windsorkittens
We'll also keep you updated on Munchkin 's adoption status with email updates.
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Munchkin

Polydactyl/Hemingway

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
Greensboro, NC
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Shelters & rescues in North Carolina

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

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Merlin's Song

P. O. Box 7696, Rocky Mount, NC 27804

Pet Types: cats

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Promoting Animal Welfare in NC

Rocky Mount, NC 27804

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Parker's PAWS Animal Rescue

Rocky Mount, NC 27803

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

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Nash County Animal Shelter

921 First St. Extension (Red Oak Hwy), Nashville, NC 27856

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Edgecombe-Nash Humane Society

P.O. Box 1783, Rocky Mount, NC 27802

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Boykin Animal Rescue

Wilson, NC 27822

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Nash County Independant Animal Rescue

Castalia, NC 27816

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Tarboro Animal Control

Tarboro, NC 27886

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Tarboro TNR

P.O. Box 342, Tarboro, NC 27886

Pet Types: cats

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Noahs Ark

P.O. Box 212, Tarboro, NC 27886

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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