Tabby kittens & cats in Somerville, Massachusetts

Hey there! I'm Jay, a laid-back 1.5-year-old gentleman looking for my forever home. I'm all about good vibes—I genuinely love hanging out with people and soaking up attention. Whether you're working, relaxing, or just existing, I'm happy to be right by your side. In fact, one of my absolute favorite things to do is come and sleep right next to you while you rest! I'm pretty social and love making friends with my humans. I'm a big fan of being petted and will happily soak up all the affection you have to offer. I'm the type of guy who spreads good energy wherever I go and thrives on companionship. Plus, I'm a tidy roommate with perfect litter box manners! I'm ready to settle into a loving home and become your devoted companion. If you think we might be a purr-fect match, I'd love to meet you soon!

Hey there! I'm Ricky, and I'll be honest with you—I'm a little shy at first. I need a day or two to get my bearings in a new space, and I appreciate patience while I work through my nerves. But here's the good news: once I'm comfortable, I transform! I become a genuinely friendly and affectionate guy who's happy to be around you. I'm not really a lap cat, but I love companionship and will warm up to you in my own way. I'm still discovering my playful side—give me time and a patient home, and I might surprise you with my kitten energy! I get along well with other cats, though I do like to protect my food bowl, so I'd do best with a calm, low-key feline friend (or as an only cat). I thrive in quiet households where I can decompress and feel safe. Great with kids! I've been comfortable around older, cat-savvy children who understand my personality and respect my space. What I'm looking for: A calm, understanding home where I can take my time opening up. Once I do, I promise you'll have a loyal, loving friend. Ready to give me a chance? 🐾

“We’ll be friends forever, won’t we, Pooh?’ asked Piglet. Even longer,’ Pooh answered.” Why Hello! We are Fawkes (Gray and white 5 year old male) and Maple (Tabico (5 month female). We are a bond BEST FRIENDS duo! Our foster Mom sometimes says we remind her of Winnie the Pooh (Fawkes) and Piglet (Maple). Behind our adorable faces is a story of resilience and love. We both came to kitty connection as strays at different times. We ended up getting adopted but sadly had to come back to kitty connection due to extenuating circumstances. Although we were sad to lose our home we met each other in that home and fell in love. We are now on our next journey TOGETHER. When I Fawkes first came to Kitty Connection I had a terrible eye injury. I was able to get the treatment I needed and had my eye removed. I recently also had to have several teeth removed which Kitty Connection is helping me with as well. I am happy to have that behind me! I am feeling better and am not afraid to show it! I am a sweet ball of joy, gentle , sweet and loving. I like to snuggle with my best friend Maple and my foster parents. I love my Maple very much and protect her and make her feel at ease. Maple can be anxious at times and I am there to make her feel calm and safe. I, Maple, was born outside. A nice lady came to help me, but was told I wasn’t friendly enough to adjust to living inside. She didn’t want to give up on me and brought me to Kitty Connection. It was hard for me to adjust at first, but I am learning how nice these humans can be. As they have extended their hand to me I am learning to extend my paw back! My foster parents are patient with me, and understand it takes time for me to trust. The key to my heart is play time! I love playing with my foster Dad. The wand toy is my favorite. I love to play with Fawkes and cuddle as well! Play time here we come! Zoomies?? I GOT THAT. Because I am still learning to fully trust humans, it's important for my forever parents to understand I am shy and anxious at times. My best friend Fawkes helps me feel safe, secure, and gives me the confidence to be more brave on this journey that I am on. Always reminding me that I am never alone and I always have my Fawkes by my side. We are looking for a quiet home where our forever parents understand our journey! Forever parents who understand it will take some patience with Maple and give Maple and Fawkes all the TLC they need. Are you ready to go on this special journey with us? We can’t wait to find you.

Hi - My name is Ellie and I’m a sweet and shy 3 year old female tabby. This is my second time with Kitty Connection. My original adopters didn’t feel like I was a good fit anymore so I’m back with Kitty Connection and looking for people who are patient and kind. I start off spicy, but I’m just afraid. Once I settle in, I love being around quiet humans and my foster mom’s quiet cats. I was originally in a home with a male kitty who had a lot of energy and that was too much for me. I love to play, but mostly by myself at night – although sometimes I’ll play with a wand toy with my foster mom. Her cats come in to say hello and then they go about their business which is just fine with me. I like to see them interact with my foster mom as it assures me that she’s a safe person. I think I’d like a home with other quiet and mellow kitties who don’t mind if I do my own thing. I wouldn’t like a home with a lot of people or kids who make a lot of noise and dogs are probably not something I would be comfortable with. Check out some of the videos my foster mom has taken. I tend to be afraid the first few minutes she’s with me and then she offers me a treat and I remember I like her. She’s very patient and tells me I’m pretty.

Hi my name is April. I am a very gentle and sweet young girl who wants all the pets and scitches without the cuddles. After having at least a litter of kittens, I was surrendered to Kitty Connection to find a better home. While toys are not my favorite, I do get along well with other cats, as my previous family had multiple. Please reach out if you have any questions because I’d really like to meet you.

These kitties are located in Puerto Rico & much like it is in South Florida, there is massive cat overpopulation. If adopted these kittens will be flown from Puerto Rico to an airport near you. We are USDA approved transport and all animals will come with a valid health certificate. We are so the only legal Florida importer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Must be 25 years old Must adopt young kittens (6 months or less) you must have a young cat or dog or adopt in pairs UNLESS otherwise stated. Must be a previous cat owner. Must have a vet we can speak to. CT license AIR 000534 MA charity #080383 MA licensed importer #68 USDA # 88-T-0895 MEET NITRO! Nitro is a handsome boy who was found in a garage with his two siblings & mom. The nice homeowner let them stay until they were old enough to get adopted. Nitro is a lap kitten who enjoys laying next to his foster mom. He gets along with the house cat and is getting used to a doggie, who regularly visits the foster home. His siblings, Techno & Geisha, are also looking for a forever home. This sweetheart loves humans & would do well with another kitty. Just get an application in! Let’s help Nitro find a perfect home.

To adopt this cat from Black Cat Rescue, please fill out a profile https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston Bari and Gigi are a strongly bonded pair of female cats, spayed and up to date on vaccines. Bari has a larger white locket and is estimated to be around 9 months old. Gigi has a smaller white locket and is estimated to be 1 year old. They must go home together. Here’s what their foster volunteer says about them: How would you describe the cat's general personality? Bari is very friendly and playful. She can be a bit skittish at times, but typically is eager for interaction, loves pets and playing. She is very protective of Gigi, sitting next to the food bowl or litterbox while Gigi is using it, and the two can often be found chattering to each other as they go together to eat or rest. Gigi has really come out of her shell. She is still the more shy one of the two and prefers to be approached slowly, but will happily purr, accept pets and headbutt my hand, particularly around meal or treat times. They both make significant social gains with each passing week, revealing more and more of their very affectionate personalities. Does the cat enjoy being pet? Both cats very much enjoy being pet. They prefer to be approached calmly and from a sitting position. Head/chin scratches are favored. They both love to be brushed. Are there any parts of its body that the cat does NOT like being touched? No Does the cat come on your lap? Bari will very briefly venture onto my lap or stay there for a minute when placed. Gigi is not yet comfortable enough. Does the cat like to be held? Bari doesn't mind being carried for short periods of time, but will eventually want to jump down to go play. Gigi tolerates being picked up for short distances, which is a substantial change from when I got her. Does the cat sleep in your bed? Bari enjoys jumping on my bed and laying down next to me, or occasionally on me. She switches quickly between cuddly and playful. She typically sleeps curled up with Gigi in their bed. Gigi will lay on the bed when I’m not there. Does the cat seek your attention? Bari more so than Gigi will seek attention. Bari loves pets and playing. Gigi definitely enjoys pets, but is more nervous and so has taken more time to come out of her shell. Does the cat like to play? They both love playing and will spend a lot of time playing with each other or with me. What are the cat's favorite games and toys? They absolutely love wand toys and will jump and dash around for anything on a string. How vocal is the cat? They are extremely vocal, both to me and to each other. What kinds of sounds does the cat make? Bari in particular is full of kitten-esque squeaking when I come home and when she is waiting for food. They both chatter and coo to each other very frequently, often preceding a group trip to another room or to food. Does the cat scratch a scratcher? Bari uses the scratcher frequently. I have not yet seen Gigi use one. If no, please explain. Does the cat always use the litter box? Yes, always. Even in the early days when they were more tentative about venturing around the house, they would always use the litter box. What food and frequency is the cat currently eating? They both get a 3oz can of wet food in the morning and a snack of wet food in the evening. They share 1 cup of dry food twice daily. Is the cat picky about food? No What is the cat's favorite treat? They absolutely love Churu and Temptations. Does the cat ever swat (claws in) at you? If so, under what circumstances? They have never swatted. Has the cat ever scratched (claws out) you? Gigi has scratched in the process of trying to escape when being put in a carrier, but never appeared to show aggression in any way. Does the cat ever nip (teeth without breaking skin) you? Bari will nip while playing occasionally Has the cat ever bitten you (breaking skin)? No. She did bite a previous Foster Volunteer while being pushed into a carrier. To the best of your knowledge, how does the cat react to new people? Social? Fearful? They are both nervous around new people, but can be coaxed out with food/treats. Does that cat have any cute/quirky traits that aren’t covered by the previous questions? It’s a joy to watch them interact with each other – they will lay on top of each other, headbutt/rub against each other and chatter throughout the day. In your opinion, what is the best thing about the cat? Why should an adopter choose THIS cat to adopt? These cats will need a patient and invested new family to bring out their clearly affectionate personalities as they acclimate to indoor, social life. The best part has been watching them grow more comfortable and show more of their personalities. One day, Bari started jumping up on my bed when I wasn’t there, and by the end of the day they were sleeping there together and later that night Bari jumped up for pets. With each passing week they become more outgoing and friendly. What are the cat's challenges and how have you found to best manage them? They are both skittish in the setting of their prior outdoor life. They have adapted remarkably well and it has been fun to watch them become more comfortable with each passing week. Letting them interact on their own terms has proved very effective in drawing out their personalities. Bari has juvenile periodontitis and may need a full extraction in the future. The vets who have treated her so far feel she's too young to undergo that procedure prior to adoption. Gigi has a dislocated ankle that could be fine forever or could shift and need a realignment surgery down the road. Black Cat Rescue is willing to help financially with these procedures in order to ensure Bari and Gigi get the chance they deserve.   To learn more about adopting this cat in Massachusetts, please visit www.blackcatrescue.com or fill out an Adoption Profile at https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston.  June 11, 2026, 1:58 pm

To adopt this cat from Black Cat Rescue, please fill out a profile https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston Lagoon is a three year old neutered male cat, up to date on his vaccinations. Here's what his foster volunteer says about him:   How would you describe the cat's general personality? Lagoon is extremely shy, and seems to have a whole different, playful personality that comes out at night and when I'm out of the home.   Does the cat enjoy being pet? No, the cat has not let me come close enough to try. If yes, on what parts of its body does the cat like to be pet? n/a Are there any parts of its body that the cat does NOT like being touched? n/a Does the cat come on your lap? no Does the cat like to be held? no Does the cat sleep in your bed? no Does the cat seek your attention? no Does the cat like to play? yes- he loves catnip toys and seems to get a bit hyper at night. What are the cat's favorite games and toys? How vocal is the cat? he has meowed when waiting for food  What kinds of sounds does the cat make? has occasionally hissed when I’ve come too close Does the cat scratch a scratcher? yes, but also my rugs If no, please explain. Does the cat always use the litter box? yes If no, please explain. What food and frequency is the cat currently eating? breakfast and dinner - wet food, and dry food as a snack   Is the cat picky about food? no   What is the cat's favorite treat? unknown Does the cat ever swat (claws in) at you? If so, under what circumstances? Has swatted at me once when he was stressed and i came too close Has the cat ever scratched (claws out) you?  no Does the cat ever nip (teeth without breaking skin) you? no Has the cat ever bitten you (breaking skin)? no To the best of your knowledge, how does the cat react to new people? Social? Fearful? extremely fearful and avoidant   If you have observed the cat with other animals, please describe how they get on? n/a Does that cat have any cute/quirky traits that aren’t covered by the previous questions? based on some of my area rugs that i find askew in the morning, he occasionally gets the zoomies at night!   In your opinion, what is the best thing about the cat? Why should an adopter choose THIS cat to adopt? Lagoon is opening up, very slowly but surely. Initially he hid under my bed and wouldn't come out at all while i was awake. Over the weeks, he has slowly been coming out in the evening. He loves to sit in a windowsill! I think with an extremely patient person, he will come to trust more.   What are the cat's challenges and how have you found to best manage them? Lagoon is very fearful and not interested in interacting with humans right now. He's made a lot of progress over the weeks, coming out a bit more frequently and hanging out.  He loves food and I recently discovered he loves catnip so those have been tools to gain trust.    To learn more about adopting this cat in Massachusetts, please visit www.blackcatrescue.com or fill out an Adoption Profile at https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston.  June 11, 2026, 1:58 pm

To adopt this cat from Black Cat Rescue, please fill out a profile https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston Patchouli is social a 10 year old senior male cat. Here’s what his foster volunteer says about him: How would you describe the cat's general personality? Patchouli is a gentle, affectionate cat who loves attention, food, and pets. He loves to show you that he is happy with his vibrating tail! He has a huge sense of curiosity enjoys spending time wherever the humans are. He happily chases green worm toys and catnip mouse, begs for freeze-dried fish, and greets you at the door every day when you come home.  Does the cat enjoy being pet? Yes, Patchouli LOVES being petted. He’s often the first to come over asking chirping asking for pets and attention, and if you hold out your hand, he’ll walk right up, rub his head against it for pets, and vibrate his tail. If yes, on what parts of its body does the cat like to be pet? He likes being pet around his head the most, including the top of his head, chin and cheeks. He also loves being brushed, and will run over to you for brush time when he hears the click click noise of the brush! He fully leans into the brush and purrs the entire time, which is really cute. Are there any parts of its body that the cat does NOT like being touched? He doesn’t particularly like to be touched on his stomach, his paws, and his tail, which is pretty typical for a cat. However, he won't mind those areas too much when he is being brushed! Does the cat come on your lap? I’ve only seen him climb onto my lap as a way to get to other places, but I’ve tried holding him on my lap before. He’ll tolerate it for a short moment and then jump off. Does the cat like to be held? Patchouli doesn’t enjoy being held for too long. He will let me hold him for long enough for me to move him around, but he will start struggling after about 10 seconds. Does the cat sleep in your bed? Yes. Patchouli comes to sleep in my bed every single night. He likes to stay wherever his humans are. He’ll nap in the living room when I’m there, and will follow me to bed to sleep through the night. He will also sometimes allow me to touch his belly and toes during this time! Does the cat seek your attention? Yes, Patchouli often seeks out my attention. He’s such a sweet boy who loves people and affection. When I come home, he’ll wake up from his nap and greet me at the door, chirping hello and asking for attention. Throughout the day, he’ll come over and meow for treats, playtime, or pets. He is also very curious of the activities you are engaged in, and will often meow to ask to sniff various objects you are holding. You can tell what his mood is quite easily, as his tail gives away everything. Does the cat like to play?  What are the cat's favorite games and toys? Patchouli is a happy and active cat, and loves playtime. He enjoys chasing catnip mouse toys, kicking his catnip-scented stuffed banana, and hunting the little green worms on a wand toy. When he wants to play, he’ll come over and meow for attention, then walk to his toys and start dragging the wand around to let you know it’s playtime. How vocal is the cat? Patchouli is a pretty vocal cat, and he uses vocalization to express a lot of his mood and needs. What kinds of sounds does the cat make? He mostly makes cute chirps when he is greeting me, and meows when he is anticipating food. I have never heard of any aggressive sounds from him. Does the cat scratch a scratcher? Yes, Patchouli loves to scratch the scratcher that is built into the cat tower that I have. He also sometimes scratches fabric furniture. Does the cat always use the litter box? Yes. Patchouli always uses the litter box. The only time he made a mistake on the floor was on his first day adjusting at my home. After learning where his litter box is, he has never made a mistake since.   Is the cat picky about food? I’ve found that Patchouli isn’t particularly too picky about food, but he does have food allergies to chicken, fish and beef. He currently enjoys kangaroo! What is the cat's favorite treat? Patchouli absolutely adores his freeze-dried treats, as well as an occasional Churu as a “high-value” treat. Does the cat ever swat (claws in) at you? If so, under what circumstances? Never. Has the cat ever scratched (claws out) you? Never Does the cat ever nip (teeth without breaking skin) you? Patchouli is very food motivated and will sometimes nip your hand/arm when he is frustrated that he is not getting all the food/treat he is asking for. Sometimes, he gets very excited about the food that you are eating and might nip your hand to ask for the human food, which he is not allowed to have. He also may nip if he has been petted for a while and gets overstimulated. Has the cat ever bitten you (breaking skin)? Patchouli’s nips may range from very gently to harder nips, but he has never drawn blood. To the best of your knowledge, how does the cat react to new people? Social? Fearful? Patchouli is a very friendly and social cat and will happily interact with new people, beg for their attention, and rub against them to ask for pets. He will also give extra points to people who give him treats! All of my friends and family that has seen Patchouli adores him; he is very sociable cat! If you have observed the cat with other animals, please describe how they get on? I have not observed Patchouli with other animals, but in a previous home he did well with most other cats. Does that cat have any cute/quirky traits that aren’t covered by the previous questions? Patchouli is always eager to give affection. Whenever he sees a hand reaching toward him, calling him, he never fails to come over and rub against it. He’s also a very curious cat. He loves to follow you around the house and investigate whatever you’re doing. It’s the cutest thing when he tilts his head to the side and watches you closely, trying to figure out what you’re up to. Thanks to his curious nature, he picks up on associations pretty quickly, and learns that doing one thing will lead to another. He also adores brush time! When I hold up the brush, he meows and comes over, and rubs his head all over the brush. His tail vibrates when he is being brushed, which is super cute. Patchouli is also very intelligent, and he has learnt his name during the time he is staying with me. When he is not lazying around, he respond to being called "Patchouli!" and will come running over to rub his head on my hand. In your opinion, what is the best thing about the cat? Why should an adopter choose THIS cat to adopt? If you’re looking to adopt a mature, energetic, and affectionate gentle cat who loves to observe whatever you’re doing and is always eager to spend quality time with you, Patchouli is the perfect match! What are the cat's challenges and how have you found to best manage them?     To learn more about adopting this cat in Massachusetts, please visit www.blackcatrescue.com or fill out an Adoption Profile at https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston.  June 11, 2026, 1:58 pm