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Kittens and cats in Rhode Island

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These adorable cats are available for adoption in Rhode Island. 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 Pebble's adoption status with email updates.
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Pebble

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Pawtucket, RI
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(when grown) -
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Good with cats, House-trained,
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🖤 Meet Pebble- a solid choice for a perfect companion! 🖤Pebble is a 7-month-old silver treasure who will travel room to room with you by your side! This lovable grey beauty loves to bask on a couch or snuggle up on a comfy chair, and often plops down on or right next to her foster's lap! Pebble is as playful as she is lovable, determined to conquer the wand toy and any other catnip item that may come her way. She can get a little excited at times, and while she hasn't been tested with kiddos a home without young children would suit her best. She is a very confident cat and would do well in a variety of settings as she’s quite adaptable and holds her own. She’d do very well as a single cat but would likely also do well with a friend once properly introduced. Pebble is now accepting adoption applications, available below!This kitten is eligible to go home five days after spay/neuter surgery. scheduled for March 3, 2026. The adopter will be responsible for providing an e-collar and monitoring the incision site for infection. Any post-surgical complications that arise post-adoption will be the responsibility of the adopter and should be addressed with the adopter's vet. ______________________________Please complete an adoption application if you are interested in adopting from Ten Lives! Apply here:  https://tenlivescatrescue.org/adoptionapp/Please Note:If the cat or kitten is no longer listed in the drop-down menu of the application then they are no longer available for adoption and we are not accepting applications. Due to limited volunteer power, applications submitted for cats or kittens no longer available will not be reviewed. About Ten Lives:Ten Lives Cat Rescue is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization located in Rhode Island. Our foster-based program is 100% volunteer-powered. We do not have a facility or shelter with regular visiting hours. Out of respect for the time, privacy, and safety of our foster families, we require an approved adoption application before scheduling a meet and greet with a foster cat. Our goal is to place cats in their best-matched homes and facilitate lifelong adoptions. We do not review applications on a first-come, first-serve basis. We believe that veterinary care is an important part of cat guardianship. As such, a veterinary check is part of our adoption process. Our goal is to contact applicants within 96 business hours of receiving their application. During kitten season, wait times may be longer due to the influx of applications. We are all volunteers and kindly ask for your patience! All Ten Lives cats are spayed or neutered, receive age-appropriate vaccinations, tested for FIV/FeLv and parasites, dewormed, treated for fleas, and microchipped. These services are inclusive of the adoption fee.
We'll also keep you updated on Captain Hook's adoption status with email updates.
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Captain Hook

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Pawtucket, RI
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(when grown) -
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
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☠🏴 Ahoy, Meet Captain Hook! ☠🏴 Captain Hook is a 2-year-old bundle of sunshine ready to set sail for all his 10 lives with you! This friendly, sociable and silly pirate enjoys spending his days in the crows nest (cat condo) watching the mini outdoor seagulls and observing the indoor shipmates who ensure his food bowl, and heart, are full. Don't let the pirate name fool you, Captain Hook is a lovable lap cat who loves brushing and spending time with his special people. If he's not by your side, you can find him napping in the sunbeams, chasing his toys, or simply investigating (and potentially stealing) what you have on your dinner plate. He gets along with everyone he meets, and has earned the rank of CATalyst cat!Captain Hook is ready to sail away on his next adventure and hopes it will be together!*You can meet Captain Hook at PetSmart in Warwick today. Please avoid phone calls to the store, our team at Ten Lives is the best source to answer any questions you have.___________________________CATalyst cats:At Ten Lives, we believe in saving the most at-risk cats of our community. Many times, these cats require extraordinary medical care and extensive stays in their foster homes before they are ready for adoption. But we don’t think time or money should ever get in the way of a cat receiving the care they deserve! To help us care for these cats, we have increased fees for other cats who are in high demand–such cats aid us in catalyzing change within our community. When you adopt a CATalyst cat, you aren’t just providing a forever home for them; you’re helping many other cats at Ten Lives, like our Forgotten Felines!Thank you for allowing us to continue our life-saving work!___________________________Please complete an adoption application if you are interested in adopting from Ten Lives! Apply here:  https://tenlivescatrescue.org/adoptionapp/Please Note:If the cat or kitten is no longer listed in the drop-down menu of the application then they are no longer available for adoption and we are not accepting applications. Due to limited volunteer power, applications submitted for cats or kittens no longer available will not be reviewed. About Ten Lives:Ten Lives Cat Rescue is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization located in Rhode Island. Our foster-based program is 100% volunteer-powered. We do not have a facility or shelter with regular visiting hours. Out of respect for the time, privacy, and safety of our foster families, we require an approved adoption application before scheduling a meet and greet with a foster cat. Our goal is to place cats in their best-matched homes and facilitate lifelong adoptions. We do not review applications on a first-come, first-serve basis. We believe that veterinary care is an important part of cat guardianship. As such, a veterinary check is part of our adoption process. Our goal is to contact applicants within 96 business hours of receiving their application. During kitten season, wait times may be longer due to the influx of applications. We are all volunteers and kindly ask for your patience! All Ten Lives cats are spayed or neutered, receive age-appropriate vaccinations, tested for FIV/FeLv and parasites, dewormed, treated for fleas, and microchipped. These services are inclusive of the adoption fee.
We'll also keep you updated on Squilliam Fancyfur's adoption status with email updates.
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Squilliam Fancyfur

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs
Pawtucket, RI
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(when grown) -
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
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👑 Squilliam Fancyfur- a regal masterpiece!  👑Squilliam Fancyfur is 2-year-old royalty, and the sweetest boy you'll ever meet. Join him in his royal paws parade around the living room, checking out perfect napping spots and investigating anything that may catch his interest.His majesty is sociable and outgoing, filling his days with cheek scratches and attention from his special person. He is never far from your side, and has taken a liking to helping his foster mom work from home. iIt turns out before he was an elite, he may have been an office leader!Squilliam Fancyfur is a perfect fit for just about any home who will love, adore, and cherish his noble presence. He does fine with other pets and although has not met any kiddos, with his easy going purrsonality we think he would do fine with proper introductions. He is a special boy looking for an equally special home.Squilliam Fancyfur is now accepting applications for his forever kingdom, available below!*You can meet Squilliam Fancyfur at PetSmart in Warwick today. Please avoid phone calls to the store, our team at Ten Lives is the best source to answer any questions you have!___________________________Please complete an adoption application if you are interested in adopting from Ten Lives! Apply here:  https://tenlivescatrescue.org/adoptionapp/Please Note:If the cat or kitten is no longer listed in the drop-down menu of the application then they are no longer available for adoption and we are not accepting applications. Due to limited volunteer power, applications submitted for cats or kittens no longer available will not be reviewed. About Ten Lives:Ten Lives Cat Rescue is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization located in Rhode Island. Our foster-based program is 100% volunteer-powered. We do not have a facility or shelter with regular visiting hours. Out of respect for the time, privacy, and safety of our foster families, we require an approved adoption application before scheduling a meet and greet with a foster cat. Our goal is to place cats in their best-matched homes and facilitate lifelong adoptions. We do not review applications on a first-come, first-serve basis. We believe that veterinary care is an important part of cat guardianship. As such, a veterinary check is part of our adoption process. Our goal is to contact applicants within 96 business hours of receiving their application. During kitten season, wait times may be longer due to the influx of applications. We are all volunteers and kindly ask for your patience! All Ten Lives cats are spayed or neutered, receive age-appropriate vaccinations, tested for FIV/FeLv and parasites, dewormed, treated for fleas, and microchipped. These services are inclusive of the adoption fee.
We'll also keep you updated on Paris's adoption status with email updates.
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Paris

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 7 mos
Pawtucket, RI
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(when grown) -
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
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🎀 Meet Paris- Elegantly Chic and Ready for Love 🎀We are thrilled to introduce Paris, a fashion icon ready to take on the world one tail swish at a time! She carries herself with grace and sophistication; a sparkle in her eye and just a little bit of drama to keep things interesting. Her daily schedule includes lots of snuggles, attention, and being close with her people. Paris is your perfect  kitten- fun, curious and always on the move. She loves to play before tiring herself out and seeking a cozy bed to enjoy a good catnap. She has not been tested with other pets or kiddos but with her affectionate personality we think would do ok with proper introductions. She is a sweet girl with refined fashion choices, ready to share them with the world.If you think you could be her match, please fill out an application for Paris today! ______________________________Please complete an adoption application if you are interested in adopting from Ten Lives! Apply here:  https://tenlivescatrescue.org/adoptionapp/Please Note:If the cat or kitten is no longer listed in the drop-down menu of the application then they are no longer available for adoption and we are not accepting applications. Due to limited volunteer power, applications submitted for cats or kittens no longer available will not be reviewed. About Ten Lives:Ten Lives Cat Rescue is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization located in Rhode Island. Our foster-based program is 100% volunteer-powered. We do not have a facility or shelter with regular visiting hours. Out of respect for the time, privacy, and safety of our foster families, we require an approved adoption application before scheduling a meet and greet with a foster cat. Our goal is to place cats in their best-matched homes and facilitate lifelong adoptions. We do not review applications on a first-come, first-serve basis. We believe that veterinary care is an important part of cat guardianship. As such, a veterinary check is part of our adoption process. Our goal is to contact applicants within 96 business hours of receiving their application. During kitten season, wait times may be longer due to the influx of applications. We are all volunteers and kindly ask for your patience! All Ten Lives cats are spayed or neutered, receive age-appropriate vaccinations, tested for FIV/FeLv and parasites, dewormed, treated for fleas, and microchipped. These services are inclusive of the adoption fee.
We'll also keep you updated on Whitey's adoption status with email updates.
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Whitey

Siamese

Male, 1 yr
Johnston, RI
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(when grown) -
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
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Whitey is a unique orange Siamese flame point boy. Good with other cats, dogs and kids. Social and very sweet. Ready for his own home and family. Each pet has been fully vetted. The fee includes: All medical, transportation, and a health certificate as required by law. All animals are up to date on shots. They all have been spayed or neutered. We will not bring a dog north unless altered. Once your adoption is approved we will send you our license and other information for you to verify. Once you have, there will be a deposit required that does come off your fee. Cats are 50.00 and dogs are 100.00. It is completely refundable if you change your mind except on the day we leave. RPACI will share any and all information about the pet you have selected. However we can not guarantee anything except what we have witnessed. We do work hard to provide you will everything you need to make a good decision. We will send pics and video’s when time allows. Once the dog arrives make sure you pick up the medical records. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us. Less
We'll also keep you updated on Scout's adoption status with email updates.
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Scout

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 1 yr
Johnston, RI
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
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Scout is a sweet boy who needs a forever family now. He loves people, often reaching his sweet little paw to grab you. Affectionate and very social. Great with kids, dogs and cats. Each pet has been fully vetted. The fee includes: All medical, transportation, and a health certificate as required by law. All animals are up to date on shots. They all have been spayed or neutered. We will not bring a dog north unless altered. Once your adoption is approved we will send you our license and other information for you to verify. Once you have, there will be a deposit required that does come off your fee. Cats are 50.00 and dogs are 100.00. It is completely refundable if you change your mind except on the day we leave. RPACI will share any and all information about the pet you have selected. However we can not guarantee anything except what we have witnessed. We do work hard to provide you will everything you need to make a good decision. We will send pics and video’s when time allows. Once the dog arrives make sure you pick up the medical records. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us. Less

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Ten Lives Cat Rescue

Pawtucket, RI 02860

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The Hotel for Homeless Dogs

Cumberland, RI 02864

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Rockin AA Sanctuary, Inc.

Cumberland, Rhode Island, RI 02864

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Lincoln Animal Shelter

25 Wellington Rd, Lincoln, RI 02865

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

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Rebound Hounds RI

Providence, RI 02904

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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North Providence Animal Shelter

900 Smithfield Road, North Providence, RI 02904

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Iron City Rescue - RI Transport Stop

Johnston, RI 02911

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Defenders of Animal, Inc.

Providence, RI 02903

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals

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