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Domestic Shorthair kittens & cats in El Cajon, California

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These Domestic Shorthairs are available in El Cajon, California.
We'll also keep you updated on Domino & Lucy's adoption status with email updates.
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Domino & Lucy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Domino and Lucy are sisters that were born from a Turkish angora cat we rescued. They both have to be adopted together because they’re very attached to each other and sleep together all the time. Their mother is also available to see if interested. Please text (xxx) xxx-xxxx (Donya) if interested.
We'll also keep you updated on Blossom's adoption status with email updates.
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Blossom

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
How this pet arrived: This pet was transferred in from another animal welfare organization. Why this pet is the one for you:Meet Blossom, a sweet and gentle female cat with a soft and affectionate personality. 🌸🐾 She enjoys cozy spots, gentle pets, and quiet moments with her favorite humans. While she may be a little shy at first, Blossom warms up beautifully with patience and calm attention.She'd do best in a peaceful home where she can feel safe and build confidence at her own pace. With love, understanding, and a few cozy spots to call her own, Blossom is ready to bloom into a loyal and affectionate companion for her forever family. 💕 At SDHS:This pet has been vaccinated, microchipped and spayed neutered. This pet is now ready for their new home! Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: White Weight: 12 Age: 10yrs 1mths 1wks
We'll also keep you updated on Shredder's adoption status with email updates.
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Shredder

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
How this pet arrived: This pet was brought in by their previous owner on 6/29/2025. Why this pet is the one for you:Meet Shredder, an affectionate and laidback feline in search of a loving new home! Shredder can be shy with new faces and places, and will need a bit of time to open up at his own pace. Once he feels safe, he blossoms into a huge cuddle bug! His foster reports that every time they get home from work, he's on the bed meowing for pets. He loves to plop down on your lap and nudge you for some attention. He has been indifferent towards the other cats in his foster home, and is happy keeping to himself. If you're looking for a new best friend to share lots of snuggles with, Shredder could be your guy! At SDHS:This pet has been vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. This pet is now ready for their new home! Primary Color: Brown Tabby Weight: 18.2 Age: 6yrs 5mths 0wks
We'll also keep you updated on Penelope's adoption status with email updates.
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Penelope

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
How Penelope arrived: Penelope was brought in by their previous owner on 11/12/2025. Why Penelope is the one for you:Penelope is a gentle, soft-hearted cat who's still learning that the world can be a safe and loving place. After spending time as a stray, she can be a little shy at first, but her sweetness shines through once she feels comfortable. Penelope would thrive in a calm, quiet home where she can settle in at her own pace and build trust with patient, caring people. With time, she'll show you just how affectionate and loyal she can be.. At SDHS:Penelope has been vaccinated, microchipped and spayed. Penelope is now ready for their new home! Primary Color: Blue Secondary Color: White Weight: 6.5 Age: 2yrs 1mths 0wks
We'll also keep you updated on Axel's adoption status with email updates.
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Axel

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
How this pet arrived: This pet was brought in by their previous owner. Why this pet is the one for you:Axel is a sweet, but shy boy! It will take a bit of time and patience to see his playful and affectionate side. On top of that, he has a heart murmur that will need lifetime monitoring. He would do best in a family that will give him the special attention he needs and that will understand his lovable personality will take time to bloom! At SDHS:This pet has been vaccinated, microchipped and spayed neutered. This pet is now ready for their new home! Primary Color: Brown Tabby Weight: 12.2 Age: 2yrs 1mths 1wks
We'll also keep you updated on Mrs. Puff's adoption status with email updates.
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Mrs. Puff

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
How this pet arrived: This pet was brought in by our Humane Law Enforcement team. Why this pet is the one for you:Mrs. Puff is a shy, but affectionate girl. All of her teeth have been removed, so it's important accommodate and give her the proper care she needs. She'll do best in a low traffic home with a family who will give her the space needed until she feels safe in her new home. Once she does feel comfortable, she'll enjoy pets and cuddles! At SDHS:This pet has been vaccinated, microchipped and spayed neutered. This pet is now ready for their new home! Primary Color: Blue Weight: 6.36 Age: 8yrs 0mths 3wks

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We'll also keep you updated on Domino & Lucy's adoption status with email updates.
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Domino & Lucy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Domino and Lucy are sisters that were born from a Turkish angora cat we rescued. They both have to be adopted together because they’re very attached to each other and sleep together all the time. Their mother is also available to see if interested. Please text (xxx) xxx-xxxx (Donya) if interested.
We'll also keep you updated on Blossom's adoption status with email updates.
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Blossom

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
How this pet arrived: This pet was transferred in from another animal welfare organization. Why this pet is the one for you:Meet Blossom, a sweet and gentle female cat with a soft and affectionate personality. 🌸🐾 She enjoys cozy spots, gentle pets, and quiet moments with her favorite humans. While she may be a little shy at first, Blossom warms up beautifully with patience and calm attention.She'd do best in a peaceful home where she can feel safe and build confidence at her own pace. With love, understanding, and a few cozy spots to call her own, Blossom is ready to bloom into a loyal and affectionate companion for her forever family. 💕 At SDHS:This pet has been vaccinated, microchipped and spayed neutered. This pet is now ready for their new home! Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: White Weight: 12 Age: 10yrs 1mths 1wks
We'll also keep you updated on Shredder's adoption status with email updates.
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Shredder

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
How this pet arrived: This pet was brought in by their previous owner on 6/29/2025. Why this pet is the one for you:Meet Shredder, an affectionate and laidback feline in search of a loving new home! Shredder can be shy with new faces and places, and will need a bit of time to open up at his own pace. Once he feels safe, he blossoms into a huge cuddle bug! His foster reports that every time they get home from work, he's on the bed meowing for pets. He loves to plop down on your lap and nudge you for some attention. He has been indifferent towards the other cats in his foster home, and is happy keeping to himself. If you're looking for a new best friend to share lots of snuggles with, Shredder could be your guy! At SDHS:This pet has been vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. This pet is now ready for their new home! Primary Color: Brown Tabby Weight: 18.2 Age: 6yrs 5mths 0wks
We'll also keep you updated on Penelope's adoption status with email updates.
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Penelope

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
How Penelope arrived: Penelope was brought in by their previous owner on 11/12/2025. Why Penelope is the one for you:Penelope is a gentle, soft-hearted cat who's still learning that the world can be a safe and loving place. After spending time as a stray, she can be a little shy at first, but her sweetness shines through once she feels comfortable. Penelope would thrive in a calm, quiet home where she can settle in at her own pace and build trust with patient, caring people. With time, she'll show you just how affectionate and loyal she can be.. At SDHS:Penelope has been vaccinated, microchipped and spayed. Penelope is now ready for their new home! Primary Color: Blue Secondary Color: White Weight: 6.5 Age: 2yrs 1mths 0wks
We'll also keep you updated on Axel's adoption status with email updates.
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Axel

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
How this pet arrived: This pet was brought in by their previous owner. Why this pet is the one for you:Axel is a sweet, but shy boy! It will take a bit of time and patience to see his playful and affectionate side. On top of that, he has a heart murmur that will need lifetime monitoring. He would do best in a family that will give him the special attention he needs and that will understand his lovable personality will take time to bloom! At SDHS:This pet has been vaccinated, microchipped and spayed neutered. This pet is now ready for their new home! Primary Color: Brown Tabby Weight: 12.2 Age: 2yrs 1mths 1wks
We'll also keep you updated on Mrs. Puff's adoption status with email updates.
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Mrs. Puff

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
How this pet arrived: This pet was brought in by our Humane Law Enforcement team. Why this pet is the one for you:Mrs. Puff is a shy, but affectionate girl. All of her teeth have been removed, so it's important accommodate and give her the proper care she needs. She'll do best in a low traffic home with a family who will give her the space needed until she feels safe in her new home. Once she does feel comfortable, she'll enjoy pets and cuddles! At SDHS:This pet has been vaccinated, microchipped and spayed neutered. This pet is now ready for their new home! Primary Color: Blue Weight: 6.36 Age: 8yrs 0mths 3wks

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We'll also keep you updated on Laika's adoption status with email updates.
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Laika

American Shorthair

Female, Kitten
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Laika is best friends with her brother Django. They were found together, and now they do everything together. It would be great if they could be adopted together. Laika and Django are both very social, energetic, love bugs. Laika is more of the wild card. She is slightly more energy than him. She is great with people, she is home trained, but she is not spayed yet. Laika and Django have really been the best cats.
We'll also keep you updated on OJ's adoption status with email updates.
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OJ

American Shorthair

Male, Young
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
OJ is such a sweetheart and loves to lay right by your feet to protect you at nights. He is very food motivated and will wake you up for food! This orange lover will purr constantly when petting him. He’s about to turn 5 years old. His little meow is the cutest thing and he is always following you to see what you are up to.
We'll also keep you updated on Wednesday's adoption status with email updates.
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Wednesday

American Shorthair

Female, Adult
El Cajon, CA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Wednesday is an affectionate cat that loves sleeping under the covers and sitting with her person in the evening. She would do best with an owner who can be home and keep her company during the day. She has some support needs: she has food allergies that cause her to pick at her skin, and while she is house-trained, she will pee on fabric left on the floor if stressed. She's also vocal, and will complain if she isn't able to be in the same room as all the people if you're congregated, i.e. while eating, having guests over, etc. While she has been an indoor/outdoor cat in the past, for the last several years she has been only indoors, and therefore has not had her most recent feline leukemia shot.

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Domestic Shorthair shelters & rescues in El Cajon, California

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Shelter

5.4 miles

San Diego Humane Society - El Cajon Campus

1373 N. Marshall Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020

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

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Rescue

8.2 miles

Tiny Kitten Coven

San Diego, CA 92114

Pet Types: cats

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Rescue

8.4 miles

PAWS4thought Animal Rescue

PO Box 1893, Bonita, CA 91908

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

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Rescue

9.5 miles

Amazing Strays Rescue

San Diego, CA 92115

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

10.2 miles

Baja Paws Rescue

San Diego, CA 92120

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Shelter

11.6 miles

Chula Vista Animal Care Facility (public)

130 Beyer Way, Chula Vista, CA 91911

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

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Rescue

11.7 miles

Baja Animal Sanctuary

P.O. Box 439060, PMB 626, San Diego, CA 92143

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

12.3 miles

North Park Cat Rescue

2856 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116

Pet Types: cats

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Rescue

12.6 miles

San Diego Last Chance Ranch

11727 Invierno Dr., San Diego, CA 92124

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

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12.7 miles

Smittens Rescue

San Diego, CA 92104

Pet Types: cats

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