Tabby kittens & cats in Somerville, Massachusetts

My name is Chestnut and I am a beautiful six year-old green eyed lady. My owner abandoned me and the roommate in the apartment couldn’t keep me and said I had to go on the street if some didn’t come and take me. Everyone said I was lucky to lose my home. It was clearly visible that I was very neglected. I probably was never brushed in my whole life. The mats on my body so thick it took 45 minutes to shave them off me. I’m a really sweet, gentle, and affectionate girl. I love sitting with you and actually do love being brushed. I want to be the only kitty in the home and definitely do not like other cats. I hope my next home will be forever.

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 Techno & Geisha Techno, a male & Geisha, a female, were found in a garage with their brother Nitro & their mom. The nice homeowner let them stay until they were old enough to get adopted. Techno & Geisha are shy are first, and find comfort in each other. They will quickly play with anyone with a string toy, and will slowly approach you, until they feel confident to be petted. Once they trust you, they will come around and sleep in the same bed with you. They get along with the house cat and are getting used to a doggie, who regularly visits the foster home. Their brother, Nitro is also looking for a forever home. Just get an application in!

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.

PLEASE READ ENTIRE LISTING We transport kittens from South Florida. There is an epidemic of cat overpopulation in South Florida. Tens of thousands of cats & kittens suffer needlessly & need a home. We transport & adopt kittens & cats that have no chance in South Florida. Please note - we are the only legal Florida rescue importer in the state of Mass. We have 3 professional transporters deliver your kitties safely to you. One person is always in the back monitoring the health & well-being of your animal. Although we love dogs they are NEVER on our transport as it adds time & stress for your kitties. Be sure to ask questions of any rescue transporting. Are they legal & how are they transported. There is a big difference. We also use flight angels. Kind volunteers who bring a cat or kitten on a plane ride as their carry-on luggage. We are so grateful for good people. We try to get the kittens as close as we can by air. TO ADOPT A KITTEN, YOU MUST ADOPT IN PAIRS OR HAVE A YOUNG CAT. Our adoption guidelines: 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 Patches, a petite 11 month old kitten with love in her heart that needs to be unleashed and appreciated. As delicate as a flower, her gentle, shy spirit only makes you want to shower her with kisses. She loves rubbing against you and getting belly rubs. She is affectionate and highly intelligent. She can read your mind! She’s a feather wand toy fan and a catnip addict! She gets along with other cats but likes to be Queen bee. Add this precious girl to your life and experience the wow factor.

10-22-24 These lovely kittens are friendly, spayed. neutered and tested negative for diseases. They are 4-5 months old and we'd either love to place them in pairs or in homes with an existing cat. PLEASE EMAIL US FOR AN APPLICATION!!!

Puck is 14 years old and still going strong. We got him from a friend back in 2012 along with his sister. He and his sister used to stay upstairs and our dog downstairs, but he lost his sister recently and he wants to be downstairs with us but unfortunately we have to rehome him because our dog Rex is too aggressive with him and he's not safe with him around. He's very shy and may take a while to warm up to you, but is very affectionate once he does. He would not do well with a dog in the house unless the dog is very quiet and gentle, and would probably be ok with other cats but he's only known his sister so we're not sure. He does use the litter but will sometimes pee in the bathtub as an alternative. It would be great to know he's going directly to a loving home rather than take him to a shelter to wait for adoption.

To adopt this cat from Black Cat Rescue, please fill out a profile https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston Neeko is a 2 year female cat with a lot of personality. Here’s what her foster volunteers say about her: How would you describe the cat's general personality? Neeko is an intelligent, social, independent, feisty, black cat!   Does the cat enjoy being pet? Neeko enjoys being pet on her terms. She usually only accepts head scratches, but we have found that she doesn't mind being pet while she eats her wet food, so we do that sometimes to build positive association.   If yes, on what parts of its body does the cat like to be pet? Under the chin and on top of the head   Are there any parts of its body that the cat does NOT like being touched? Anywhere that is not on top of the head or under the chin is usually off limits   Does the cat come on your lap? No   Does the cat like to be held? No   Does the cat sleep in your bed? Sometimes at the foot of the bed, but she usually stays in her box.   Does the cat seek your attention? Yes! She’s an attention seeker and will rub up against your legs while you’re standing or walking around and sit very very closely incase there’s any food that needs to be cleaned up or toys that need to be hunted!   Does the cat like to play? Neeko LOVES to play she has endless energy!   What are the cat's favorite games and toys? She loves all things toys, -Feather on a stick -Toys that crinkle /have catnip -mini mouse toys -Self started balls with a string in the end -Scratch boards (make sure to have a few through the house)   How vocal is the cat? Not very vocal   What kinds of sounds does the cat make? Neeko is not big into purring or meowing a meow pops up every so often but we rarely ever hear her! She has purred only a handful of times.   Does the cat scratch a scratcher? She does not scratch the scratch board. Although she does have 4 of them. Neeko is a cat that needs a low stress area due to her getting overstimulated in certain situations. We’ve found that scratch boards create a low stress environment for her to sit on-top of to calm down. We have a few placed next to each other in our apartment living room that she utilizes and it’s really helped give her a space that she feels is uniquely her own.   Does the cat always use the litter box? She’s very good with the litter box.   What food and frequency is the cat currently eating? Wet food twice a day. Dry food, always accessible.   Is the cat picky about food? No, but she prefers pate wet food.   What is the cat's favorite treat? Anything! She loves salmon treats of any form and loves her churu’s   Does the cat ever swat (claws in) at you? If so, under what circumstances? Yes, Neeko is not fully used to the idea of being pet / picked up. Therefor when we try it’s usually disputed with a swat (claws in). She will also "hunt" you on occasion, running up and swatting randomly. We have found that redirecting her with a toy is the best thing to do when she does that.    Has the cat ever scratched (claws out) you? Yes   Does the cat ever nip (teeth without breaking skin) you? Yes   Has the cat ever bitten you (breaking skin)? Yes. She is learning to trust and these incidences are becoming rare.      To the best of your knowledge, how does the cat react to new people? Social? Fearful? She’s very social Neeko loves being around others and will smother you with her classic leg rubs!   If you have observed the cat with other animals, please describe how they get on? No I do not know that she would like that.   Does that cat have any cute/quirky traits that aren’t covered by the previous questions? Ugh. So many. Neeko has to be one of the cutest cats I’ve ever laid eyes on. From the way she sits backwards to listen to what you have to say. To the little white hairs that poke out of her silky black fur we adore her and her huge personality. While playing, look out for her “helicopter spin” you truly can’t miss it. As vulnerable as she sounds she’s not afraid to be near you and be exposed! Miss Neeko likes to lay belly up In the middle of the room, exposing her beautiful and unique white spots all over her underside. She also is very welcoming every-time we come home with a quick but necessary “leg scan” where she rubs intensely against your legs getting all the textures and smells she can possibly capture in the moment before letting you more forward into the room. She also has a little grey patch of hair under her bottom lip that makes it look like she has her mouth open 100% of the time! It’s adorable.  Last but not least you can’t possibly say no to those big beautiful eyes! She loves "stealing" your comfy things! If you leave a fuzzy jacket or blanket laying around, she will lay on them for hours. It's so cute! We have a cardboard box with a soft blanket inside that she loves.   In your opinion, what is the best thing about the cat? Why should an adopter choose THIS cat to adopt? Neeko is overflowing with personality, playfulness, love and adventure she will need a very low stress environment to thrive, with caretakers who will accept her past and continue to work with her to give her the life she deserves. The best part about fostering her is seeing the progress in real time! With the right amount of work, persistence & grace Neeko will thrive forever in the right environment with a caretaker that has time and patience for her sweet soul.   What are the cat's challenges and how have you found to best manage them? Neeko’s challenges are: -Not being able to fully trust hands or feet which leads to the issues of being pet or picked up. -Food. She will break into any bag or container of food that is left out even if you think it’s sealed. Think again! - Eye contact. She loves to stare at you and if you look at her, she might run over and swat at you. She has started doing this less though - Scratching baseboards and frame of doors   As far as managing these few things, medication has helped a ton, Neeko is on Prozac and gabapentin to help calm her down and regulate her nervous system. We noticed a HUGE difference seeing her unmedicated vs medicated. Another big thing is understanding how cat body language works. From the smallest things like her eyes dilating to bigger signs like a puffy tail and a growl Neeko’s done it all! if you pay attention you can catch this behavior before it goes south. To de-escalate these situations things such as toys help (keeping a basket of toys in corner of the room helps us redirect that behavior). Neeko’s extremely food motivated, when she gets a little feisty we find that playing with her and offering her treats directly after really helps show her that good behavior is always rewarded! Giving no reaction & dropping what you’re doing to walking away into another room in a time where she is swatting, biting, or stalking us around the house has helped us a lot so she doesn’t confused us with toys and doesn’t get the gratification of “play” when she tries to “play” with our hands and feet. This also shows her that “bad” behavior is not tolerate and not rewarded this last bit has been the biggest saving grace of them all. 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.  January 13, 2026, 7:51 am

To adopt this cat from Black Cat Rescue, please fill out a profile https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston Cind Lou is a sweet and affectionate 13 year old female cat. Her previous owners moved in to an assisted living situation where they could not take her with them. She was recently diagnosed with cancer (suspected lymphoma) in her abdomen but her weight remains stable. She is looking for a loving home for her final days.  Here’s what her foster volunteer says about her:   How would you describe the cat's general personality? Cindy Lou is a very sweet cat. She will always greet you at the door when you come back with a sweet meow. She loves being pet and will sit on your lap and snuggle with you. She loves meeting new people and is very affectionate with people she has just met. She loves head scratches and getting brushed. She will jump up with excitement when you come over with the brush!   Does the cat enjoy being pet? Cindy Lou loves being pet. She definitely has her favorite spots to be pet, specifically on her head and under her chin. Occasionally, she doesn’t want to be pet and wants to relax by herself. If this is the case, she will let you know for sure.   If yes, on what parts of its body does the cat like to be pet? Cindy Lou loves being pet the most around her head the most.   Are there any parts of its body that the cat does NOT like being touched? She dislikes being touched on her paws the least, but sometimes when she is napping, she will reach out her paws to you so you can hold them. She loves falling asleep knowing that you are there with her.   Does the cat come on your lap? Yes! Cindy Lou loves to relax and purr on my lap. She climbs onto my lap when I am sitting in the chair or the couch. She also loves to climb on you in bed while you are sleeping. She will fall asleep with you on your stomach or curled up right next to you.   Does the cat like to be held? She generally does not like to be held, and she will be very vocal about it if she does not want to be held. She doesn't mind being picked up, but she does not like being held for longer than needed.   Does the cat sleep in your bed? Yes, she does. Cindy Lou loves to sleep on the bed with me every night. She likes to nestle in between my legs or climb on top of my stomach and lie there. She will sleep in bed with you every night. She loves to have her own throw pillow to sleep on. She has taken over my bed while I am away at work.   Does the cat seek your attention? Cindy Lou does seek attention. She loves to greet me when I come back home from work, and I always find her waiting for me in front of the door mat. She will also seek attention when she wants to play or is hungry for food.   Does the cat like to play? She is quite a mellow cat, since she is older, so she is very content to play with her food puzzle during the day and then sit for pets while you unwind.   What are the cat's favorite games and toys? She loves playing with food puzzles. She also likes to sit on her cat tree and observe the outside. She really loves being brushed over anything else.   How vocal is the cat? Cindy Lou is a very vocal cat! She likes to meow when she greets me in the morning or when I come back home from work. She will always meow at me when I bend down to pet her. She gets very excited. She will also sit at the windowsill to watch the birds outside and will meep at them.   What kinds of sounds does the cat make? I have heard meows the most. She usually will not hiss at you, unless you try to wash her. However, she is a very gentle cat.   Does the cat scratch a scratcher? Yes. She currently has a cat tower with scratchers built in, and she loves scratching it. She also has another scratcher.   Does the cat always use the litter box? Yes, I’ve only had trouble with her litter box use in the beginning when I gave her litter that she didn’t like. After I changed the litter to different type, she has no problem using the litter box and has not made a single mistake since.   What food and frequency is the cat currently eating? She is currently eating wet food twice a day (breakfast/dinner) and has dry food to snack on throughout the day.   Is the cat picky about food? She is not picky about the flavor of food, but I do tend to feed her gravy instead of pate for wet food. She really enjoys the Fancy Feast dry food. When I was feeding her the other dry food, she would sneak into the pantry to rip open the Fancy Feast dry food instead. I ultimately had to switch to that one instead. She also will eat more food if you add a little bit of water to the dry food or in wet food.     What is the cat's favorite treat? Cindy Lou likes Churus the best. She also likes crunchy treats like Temptations.   Does the cat ever swat (claws in) at you? If so, under what circumstances? Yes, when I touched her when she did not wish to be touched. She also gave me some warning signals beforehand with her tail. However, they were gentle swats and her paws did not even touch me; she just swatted the air in front of me.   Has the cat ever scratched (claws out) you? Never.   Does the cat ever nip (teeth without breaking skin) you? She will give very gentle and affectionate nips, and she really likes to nip at jewelry, but always in an docile way. She does not usually use her teeth to snarl at you.   Has the cat ever bitten you (breaking skin)? Never.   To the best of your knowledge, how does the cat react to new people? Social? Fearful? Cindy Lou is very good with new people. We often have people over in our apartment often, and she loves greeting them and getting attention from them.    Does that cat have any cute/quirky traits that aren’t covered by the previous questions? Cindy Lou is a very clean kitty! She is very very good about grooming herself, and spend lots of time during the day keeping herself clean. She will also lick/groom me when I put out my hand to her, which is very sweet. I believe she can understand most of the things I am saying as well. She responds to her name, and she is very intelligent. She will also come when she is called sometimes- depends on her mood.   In your opinion, what is the best thing about the cat? Why should an adopter choose THIS cat to adopt? I believe Cindy Lou will be a wonderful companion to any home. She is such a sweet girl, and loves attention and affection. She is a great addition to any household! She is also just very cute with her mitten paws. She is very affectionate, and will wake you up in the morning by climbing on you and snuggling with you. She loves attention and affection!   What are the cat's challenges and how have you found to best manage them? She does not do well when you are gone for long periods of time, but she has gotten better over time. The only times she has ever thrown up are when I am gone for a longer period of time (work or going out with friends but it honestly depends on the day because most times she is okay).   If you do not feed her within 20 minutes of her normal feeding time, you should give her half portions of the food at a time otherwise she will eat very fast and then throw up. She is quite picky about her litter and the food she eats. I would also add a little bit of crushed ice to the water otherwise she might not drink it. 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.  December 15, 2025, 10:09 am

To adopt this cat from Black Cat Rescue, please fill out a profile https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston William is a cute four month old male kitten who needs a home with another energetic young cat. Here’s what his foster volunteer says about him:   How would you describe the cat's general personality? He loves to play with my younger cats and is a beautiful, sweet little baby. William has been making a lot of progress with being held, but he's still a little shy.    Does the cat enjoy being pet? He lets me pet him pretty easily. William mostly doesn’t run away when we approach him, he starts purring and actually seems to enjoy being held. He used to be terrified of all human touch, so I'm confident he will continue making progress, and may be a lap kitty one day!   If yes, on what parts of its body does the cat like to be pet? William enjoys his ears being rubbed, and his back/ neck being petted. He flinches a bit when you go towards his face, but once he realizes you're just petting him, he actually leans into it & purrs.   Are there any parts of its body that the cat does NOT like being touched? William seems to enjoy every area once he's chilled out and knows he's safe on my lap.    Does the cat come on your lap? Not really.   Does the cat like to be held? William kinda succumbs to being held. I’ve managed to hold William easier when I’ve sprayed catnip spray on my hands.   Does the cat sleep in your bed?  Occasionally William will join my cat crew on the bed and gets pretty comfortable. But he doesn't necessarily sleep with us at night.   Does the cat seek your attention? He follows me in the bathroom and asks for food, but he doesn’t really seek me out.   Does the cat like to play? He’s sooo playful with other young cats. They would do wonderfully with another playful kitty, I think.    What are the cat's favorite games and toys? He loves a particular round scratcher that has a light up ball in it, and loves climbing my various cat towers.   How vocal is the cat? William has basically never made a noise beyond purring.    What kinds of sounds does the cat make? William doesn't make much sound.   Does the cat scratch a scratcher? If no, please explain. Yes, he loves our sisal scratch towers and a small scratcher ball toy thing.    Does the cat always use the litter box? If no, please explain. He’s been SOOO good with the litter box. No accidents at all.    What food and frequency is the cat currently eating? Is the cat picky about food? He’s not picky in the slightest. He'll eat anything lol. He’s currently eat fancy feast wet pate, and various kitten dry foods.   What is the cat's favorite treat? William loves churus so much, and they seem to make him trust us more.   Does the cat ever swat (claws in) at you? If so, under what circumstances? Never, he’s very submissive once we can grab him. He just kinda melts and give up fighting,  lol.    Has the cat ever scratched (claws out) you? Again, never.    Does the cat ever nip (teeth without breaking skin) you? No never.   Has the cat ever bitten you (breaking skin)? Nope.    To the best of your knowledge, how does the cat react to new people? Social? Fearful? He isn’t super welcoming but I have confidence he will learn and adapt.    If you have observed the cat with other animals, please describe how they get on? He looooves other cats and is very interested in my dog. He really wants other animals to be his friends and it's so cute.    Does that cat have any cute/quirky traits that aren’t covered by the previous questions? He’s a goofy little baby. He’s so cute and his fur is very thick and soft.   In your opinion, what is the best thing about the cat? Why should an adopter choose THIS cat to adopt? Anyone with patience who wants a gorgeous kitty should consider thus boy. He’s soooo pretty, he just needs a patient owner who will help him continue to break out of his shell further. I have the utmost confidence he will eventually be such a wonderful little love.    What are the cat's challenges and how have you found to best manage them? He is still a bit shy, but he shows so many signs that he can one day be an adorable,  playful baby. Interacting with my cats has really helped, along with patience and love.    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.  January 16, 2026, 3:27 pm