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Kittens and cats in Charleston, South Carolina

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These adorable cats are available for adoption in Charleston, South 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 Annie's adoption status with email updates.
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Annie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Charleston, SC
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Good with kids, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
To whom may read this: This is very hard on our family to have to do this. We love Annie dearly and I am heartbroken over this decision. Annie needs to be in a home where she is the only cat. She great around cats but she is so skittish around other cats because we have a cat that bullies her. She will not fight back. She has gotten to the point that she has lost quite a bit weight and her tail is missing fur. As a family we decided this is the best thing for her, we want her not to be so scared to come out. The only reason we are asking a fee is we just don't want anyone who is like a free cat and is not serious about taking care of her.
We'll also keep you updated on Scooter and Lucky's adoption status with email updates.
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Scooter and Lucky

American Shorthair

Male, Adult
Charleston, SC
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Good with kids, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Scooter was adopted with his brother Lucky from a shelter in Cleveland Oh in April of 2021. They are a bonded pair and are very cuddly, not aggressive and fine around children. We are expecting our second child in August and it’s getting too hard to manage a toddler, a pregnancy and two cats. We feel they deserve a home where they can be loved and cuddled as much as they want. They’ve always been on very healthy cat food, science diet and grain free wet food options. They’ve never been outdoors and they’re up-to-date on their vet visits. They are very docile and friendly and have had a life full of cuddling. We just can’t maintain the same level of love they deserve with the new baby coming.
We'll also keep you updated on Magnolia/Malcom/Salem's adoption status with email updates.
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Magnolia/Malcom/Salem

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Adult
Charleston, SC
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This is Magnolia aka Maggie moo aka Miss kitty. She’s 4 years old; sweet but a little shy with new people. She loves climbing trees, sleeping on the back of the couch,
We'll also keep you updated on Murphy's adoption status with email updates.
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Murphy

American Shorthair

Male, Adult
Mount Pleasant, SC
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
We adopted Murphy less than two weeks ago from a forster home through a friend who responded to an add. We met the fostering person in a shopping center as she was leaving town for the New Year. We did not get any information about her as she put him in the car and hurried off. We do know that he was in Charleston Animal Soceity Shelter where he got his shots, was neutered, and had a chip implanted. Murphy is six years old and comes with everything: Food (wet and dry) wet food station, dry food dispenser, water dispenser, deep litter boxes (2), litter, 2 scratching posts, a bed, all new, and more. Murphy is handsome, smart, friendly, and playful. We loved having him, except my wife has angioedema. Blood tests came back that a cat allergy is responsible for an angioedema outbreak. We just want Murphy to have a good home where he is loved.
We'll also keep you updated on Lizzie's adoption status with email updates.
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Lizzie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Mount Pleasant, SC
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Good with kids, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Lizzie is a sweet, 5 year old mixed breed tabby. I took her in when her owner moved to an assisted living facility. Unfortunately, one of my existing senior kitties is stressed with the addition of a new cat in the house. I took Lizzie in back in October, 2025 and have been hoping the situation would resolve itself but it hasn't. Lizzie is very loving to me and enjoys being petted. She is very active and kitten like. She plays with her toys and especially enjoys the catnip filled ones. She is litter trained and has never had an accident outside her box. She was a little shy when I first brought her home but she has since come out of her shell. I would love to find this sweet baby a loving forever home.
We'll also keep you updated on Poppi's adoption status with email updates.
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Poppi

Tabby

Female, Adult
Mount Pleasant, SC
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(when grown) -
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Good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
💕 Meet Poppi 💕 A Sweet Soul Looking for Her Forever Home Poppi’s story is one of quiet resilience and hope. We believe she was abandoned on our apartment property several years ago, left to figure out life on her own. Thankfully, a kind neighbor made sure Poppi and another stray never went hungry. Even so, life outside was hard—and when Poppi found herself raising her second litter of kittens, we knew we couldn’t let her struggle any longer. Poppi was safely trapped along with her kittens and taken to a local shelter, where she was spayed. Her kittens have already found loving homes, and now it’s finally Poppi’s turn. Although the original plan was T-N-R, Poppi quickly showed us she isn’t feral at all, just understandably scared after everything she’s been through. She’s currently living in our guest room, learning what it means to be safe and cared for. Beneath her cautious exterior is a sweet, gentle, and lovely little cat who simply wants peace, comfort, and a home of her own!

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Cat shelters and rescues in Charleston, South Carolina

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Eunoia Rescue

Charleston, SC 29403

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My Name Is Milk

Charleston, SC 29412

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Pet Helpers

1447 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Folly Road Animal Hospital

1038 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412

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Forgotten Whiskers Foundation - SC

Charleston, SC 29414

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Lowcountry Kitten Rescue

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

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Rescued in SC

Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

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Pet Peeps Rescue

Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

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SoBe Cats SC

Charleston, SC 29410

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Caradobe Doberman and Feline Rescue Organization

Charleston, SC 29406

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