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Kittens and cats in Hamilton, Ontario

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These adorable cats are available for adoption in Hamilton, Ontario. 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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Crème Brûlée

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs 1 mo
Hamilton, ON
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Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Meet Crème Brûlée AGE AT ARRIVAL: Approximately 7-8 years old ARRIVAL DATE: September 24th, 2025 GENDER: Spayed Female LOCATION: Hamilton, Ontario ADOPTION FEE: $200 NOTES: Crème Brûlée is a sweet, petite kitty who was brought in to Hamilton Animal Services as a ‘stray’. When no one came to claim this beautiful girl, Ladybird was happy to help get her out of shelter and into a loving foster home. So far, she has been settling in well and is obsessed with looking out the big window in her foster room. She loves making biscuits when she gets pets. Crème Brûlée did great for her dental and spay surgery, and now that she’s all healed up, Crème Brûlée is ready for her forever home! Here’s a note from Crème Brûlée’s foster mom: “Crème Brûlée is an adorable little tortie with lots of love to give and just a splash of tortietude! When she arrived in foster she immediately showed her loving side by doling out headbutts and making biscuits, but she was a bit shy about leaving her safe spot on the window sill and didn’t want to eat much. Now that she’s settled in and has had her spay and dental, she’s a totally new cat! She’s playful, finishes her plate at every meal, and hardly ever gives us the ‘tude anymore (she will occasionally decide she’s done with being patted and give you a little hiss and swat, no claws out though). CB’s favourite toy is the dancer wand and her favourite move is to leap out at the dancer toy, give it a drive-by swat, then run off! CB has met our dog and while she isn’t afraid of the dog, she also doesn’t seek her out. She would likely do fine living with a neutral dog since she seems happy to “live and let live”. She hasn’t met our cats yet but is politely interested through a cracked door so she’d likely get along fine with another calm, older cat.” Please adopt Crème Brûlée! ❤️ Visit our website to apply: https://www.ladybirdanimalsanctuary.com/las1824/
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Bonded Pair
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Bozo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 9 mos
Hamilton, ON
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Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Meet Bozo!! (case #01-14-OTC-02A) Meet Eddie and Bozo, the sweetest, most lovable pair of chubby feline brothers you’ll ever meet! These two handsome 3-year-olds are as adorable as they come, with their soft, round bodies and loving personalities. Unfortunately, their senior owner was no longer able to care for them, and after a lot of changes to their routine, these boys have stayed remarkably patient and friendly. They are true examples of resilience, always ready to greet you with open paws and eager eyes, waiting for the next round of affection and playtime. Eddie and Bozo have a special bond that has only grown stronger over time, and they’ve never been apart—so they must be adopted together. They’re a true package deal, and lucky for you, they come with a guarantee of double the love and double the fun! One of their favorite things in the world? Catnip! Watch as these two dive into their favorite herb, rolling, rubbing, and rolling some more until they’re covered in the aromatic goodness, looking like two perfectly content little furballs. They absolutely adore the attention, and their love for catnip only adds to their charm! Eddie and Bozo are looking for a home where they can continue to be spoiled with affection, attention, and plenty of playtime. They may be a little set in their ways, but their love and devotion are unwavering. If you’re looking for a pair of adorable, easygoing kitties to join your family, Eddie and Bozo are ready to steal your heart and make every day just a little bit brighter.
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Bonded Pair
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Eddie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 9 mos
Hamilton, ON
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Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Meet Eddie!! (case #01-14-OTC-02B) Meet Eddie and Bozo, the sweetest, most lovable pair of chubby feline brothers you’ll ever meet! These two handsome 3-year-olds are as adorable as they come, with their soft, round bodies and loving personalities. Unfortunately, their senior owner was no longer able to care for them, and after a lot of changes to their routine, these boys have stayed remarkably patient and friendly. They are true examples of resilience, always ready to greet you with open paws and eager eyes, waiting for the next round of affection and playtime. Eddie and Bozo have a special bond that has only grown stronger over time, and they’ve never been apart—so they must be adopted together. They’re a true package deal, and lucky for you, they come with a guarantee of double the love and double the fun! One of their favorite things in the world? Catnip! Watch as these two dive into their favorite herb, rolling, rubbing, and rolling some more until they’re covered in the aromatic goodness, looking like two perfectly content little furballs. They absolutely adore the attention, and their love for catnip only adds to their charm! Eddie and Bozo are looking for a home where they can continue to be spoiled with affection, attention, and plenty of playtime. They may be a little set in their ways, but their love and devotion are unwavering. If you’re looking for a pair of adorable, easygoing kitties to join your family, Eddie and Bozo are ready to steal your heart and make every day just a little bit brighter.
We'll also keep you updated on Elsa's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Elsa

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Hamilton, ON
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Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Meet Elsa! 1 yr Spayed/Female A beautiful blue-eyed white short hair, Elsa was rescued from a life on the streets - she is deaf, which makes her survival outdoors even more remarkable. She is very much looking forward to finding a Forever Family who will love and cherish her as she so much deserves to be. Elsa is a gentle soul, a bit shy to start, who comes out of her shell to become a playful and silly youngster who loves to romp about with her toys, and who enjoys attention and affection. Looking for a more mature, adult home, where she can be the only pet, Elsa will thrive as the center of attention and will absolutely love being a spoiled and pampered princess. Elsa is a delightful little lady with lots of personality, and she promises to fill a whole home with love and fun! Elsa has been fully vaccinated, treated for routine parasites and has been spayed, and is ready to find her purrfect Forever Family! An adoption fee of $250 applies. Apply to adopt today at http://priderescue.ca/
We'll also keep you updated on Cherry's adoption status with email updates.
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Cherry

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Hamilton, ON
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Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Meet Cherry! 6 mos. Spayed/Female A precious little dark tortie girl with unique good looks and loads of purrs to share, this poor little gem had a harsh start to life, born on the street with none one to care for or protect her. Thankfully, she was rescued and has really enjoyed being showered in lots of love in a foster home, and she is now ready to embark on a new journey, the start of a wonderful new life with a Forever Family. A playful, inquisitive and silly girl who loves to play and have fun, while Cherry starts a little shy she quickly blossoms into a wonder, vibrant little soul with lots of purrsonality! A lover of quiet times and gentle cuddles, or time spent at play with cat friends and a big fan of treats, this little angel is going to make the most wonderful little lap cat and cuddle companion! A good fit for a family with older, gentle kids, or a more mature setting, Cherry promises much love, much laughter and many sweet snuggles! Cherry has been vet checked and vaccinated, she has been treated for routine parasites and has been spayed. An adoption fee of $250 applies. Apply to adopt today at http://priderescue.ca/
We'll also keep you updated on Lexi's adoption status with email updates.
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Lexi

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 3 mos
Hamilton, ON
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Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Lexi! 3 yrs Spayed/Female Lexi is a cat's cat, and her future hangs in the balance of being able to connect with a compassionate and caring pet owner who can love a cat for the sake of that cat, not for what they get in return from that cat. Lexi was born and raised among a colony of community cats, she was incredibly difficult to catch with efforts spanning more than 10 months as she diligently worked to evade even the most skilled of trappers before she was finally secured, pregnant, and ready to begin adding her own little ones to the overpopulation crisis. Thankfully, Lexi was secured before she could give birth, and her babies never had to experience the harsh reality of being born on the street. Lexi was spayed, and she has been in foster care for well over a year, but Lexi is still a cat's cat, and she has very little use for humans beyond being grateful that they can ensure her comfort and a full tummy. Will Lexi meet you at the door after a long day at work? No. Will Lexi sit up on your lap? Nope. Does Lexi like cuddles? No thanks! Does Lexi love to be petted and show her appreciation with purrs? Also no! Will Lexi sleep up in the bed with you? Not a chance. Will Lexi leap around playing with toys with you? Not going to happen. Will Lexi sit up on the couch with you? Probably not. What WILL Lexi do or offer?? Honestly? Not a lot in terms of what she will give back, or show, but she will faithfully use a litter box, she will happily eat canned and dry food and she may even meow/chatter at you at meal times, and allow a head pet or couple of quick strokes (only at meal times, thank you kindly), she will use a scratching post, and she wont try to dart out your front door every time you come and go. And she is a really great hunter should you happen to have a mouse! And that's about it. Lexi is a good friend to other cats. She settles in really well with another mellow and relaxed cat, she seems to really like the boys to pal and chum around with, and she can make a comforting presence for another cat who would like a buddy who wont try to steal the limelight or try to hog any of the love and affection, but who will just hang around, being there, to watch, cuddle up beside, and hang out with. There is a great chance that Lexi will never become any more open or affectionate. She will probably never be a lap cat, will probably never want to be picked up or held, she will never be able to give what many people are looking for when they adopt a cat - but Lexi still needs to be loved, she still needs a Forever Home, where she can be free to be herself, do her thing and thrive, despite not offering the love, cuddles and sweetness that most people are looking for in a furry family member. Lexi needs someone special to take notice of her, to see her worth despite her aloof and independent nature, and who will offer her a truly unconditional love, that means sharing a home, a life and a love that does not meet the traditional expectations of pet ownership. Lexi can consider a safe barn or shop cat post, where she will be kept safe, well fed and cared for, or would be happy to be a house cat who is simply left to do her thing as she chooses with no expectation of her changing to suit the needs of her humans while they change their focus to accept and love her for who she is. Lexi is fully vetted, vaccinated, spayed, she is microchipped has been treated for routine parasites and is is great health, she has fantastic litter box habits and is a neat and tidy little room-mate who likes to keep herself to herself and is in no rush to change that. ADOPTION FEES WILL BE WAIVED FOR A SUITABLE ADOPTER. Please submit an adoption application for Lexi today at http://priderescue.ca/

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Ladybird Animal Sanctuary

P.O. Box 80005 RPO Concession, Hamilton, ON L9A 0A6

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Fur Warriors

Hamilton, ON L8W 3B2

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Hamilton Burlington SPCA

245 Dartnall Rd, Hamilton, ON L8W 3V9

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Hamilton Animal Control

Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y5

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Great Animal Rescue

1710 Main Street West Apt 103, Hamilton, ON L8S 1G6

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The Pride Rescue

Hamilton, ON L8R 1J5

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kit cat club of hamilton

Hamilton, ON L8L 3J1

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Cause For Paws

Hamilton/Selkirk, ON L8H 5R7

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Cause 4 Paws

Hamilton, ON L8H 5R7

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