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Kittens and cats in Durham, North Carolina

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Adopt a cat in Durham, North Carolina

These adorable cats are available for adoption in Durham, 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.
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Salem / Casper (Bonded Pair)

American Shorthair

Female, Adult
Durham, NC
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Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
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BONDED PAIR -- Must be adopted together. Applications for only one cat will not be considered. Salem came into my life unexpectedly about five years ago. She appeared outside my door when she was around six months old and stayed there for hours. When it became clear no one was coming for her, I took her in and brought her to the vet, where I discovered she was pregnant with two kittens. Casper was one of them. Salem is affectionate, playful, curious, and loves being in your lap. Casper is a little more shy, but incredibly sweet and happiest simply being near you. They have spent their entire lives together and are truly a bonded pair. Due to an upcoming relocation and change in living circumstances, I am looking for a loving, permanent home where they can stay together and continue to be cared for as family.
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Lily

Tabby

Female, Adult
Durham, NC
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Lily is a 7 year old cat that we adopted when she was 6 months old. She is very cuddly and loves to get pets. A perfect home for her would be someone that could give her more attention than we are able to. We have 2 little boxes, a cat tree, and a cat carrier that you can have.
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Flopsy

American Shorthair

Male, Young
Durham, NC
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Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
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Fopsy is a sweet little boy. I've had him since he was a kitten. A stray Moma I took in was already pregnant. He has a lot of energy but also a lot of love. He just wants to play with his toys and cuddle! He's got a bunny tail which is just too cute! Very healthy and sweet I just can't keep all these kittens as they are about 5 months. He will make a great cat for someone. He's never been outside so he does Great indoors!
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Peperoni (Pepe)

American Shorthair

Female, Adult
Durham, NC
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(when grown) -
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Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Peperoni is a lovely 6 year old black cat. She is a head bumper and she will come to you when she is ready. She is very talkative when she wants you to give her iced water. Yes, water with ice in it. And when she wants you to give her a 👊🏼 fist bump (with your hands or your feet) she will throw herself on the ground.She will prefer the attention only for her. She will co- exist with other cats and dogs but will also let them know her territory. She likes to be brushed out. And to be talked to. Pepe is how we call her. She would be happier if she is the only cat around since she is an attention seeker but have lived with all of our rescued ones. We had 11 rescued cats a dog and a fish. Yes we save the fish as well lol. He is now 2.
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Clover

American Shorthair

Female, Adult
Durham, NC
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(when grown) -
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Good with kids, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Clover: Your Future Best Friend & Expert Toy Retriever! Looking for a beautiful, devoted companion to brighten your days? Meet Clover, a stunning 19-month-old calico kitty who is ready to fill your home with endless love, curiosity, and playful adventures! Clover is a truly special social butterfly with an active, fun-loving spirit and a personality all her own. She loves to play and will even play fetch, proudly retrieving her favorite rubbery stress stars and bottle tops! Whether she's entertaining herself with her favorite toys, leaping to impressive heights, or chasing a classic stick toy with her human, Clover knows how to make every day an adventure. And when playtime is over? She loves nothing more than relaxing in her cat tree and enjoying a little "window TV," watching the world go by from her favorite perch. ❤️ Why You'll Fall in Love with Clover Unmatched Devotion Clover bonds deeply with her human and loves being part of the action.
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Cottontail

British Shorthair

Male, Young
Durham, NC
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
I took in a very skinny stray calico right before moving from New Orleans. Apparently she was already pregnant at that point and had her kittens as soon as I moved. I love them all and I've been raising them, but I can't keep them all in my neighborhood. Especially since there's many dogs. So I don't feel comfortable having them go outside too much, and five cats is too much. I love them all but they need good homes. I have three white male cats that are 5 months old and need adoption. I really appreciate anyone who will love them as much as I do.

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Cat shelters and rescues in Durham, North Carolina

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Animal Protection Society of Durham

2117 E. Club Blvd., Durham, NC 27704

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

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Operation Underdog- NC

Durham, NC 27703

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Cats on the Horizon

Durham, NC 27713

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Carolina Pet Rescue

Durham, NC 27713

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

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Freedom Paws Animal Rescue

Durham, NC 27712

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Independent Animal Rescue, Inc

PO Box 14232, Durham, NC 27709

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Souls of Satos - Chapel Hill, NC Foster

Chapel Hill, NC 27514

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Petsaver-NC Rescue

Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Pet Types: cats, dogs, horses

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Beautiful Together Animal Sanctuary

Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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LoveMutts Rescue

PO Box 91313, Raleigh, NC 27675

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals

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