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American Shorthair kittens & cats in Santa Clara, California

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Baga

American Shorthair

Male, Young
Santa Clara, CA
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Good with kids, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Baga is a very brave little cat who has often come to our home to eat the food we put out for outdoor cats. We watched him grow up slowly — from following his mom to eat, to eventually coming on his own. Over time, he grew stronger and more confident, and he would often sit by the window and “talk” to our own cat. Even from the beginning, he wasn’t very afraid of us. Seeing his personality and potential, we decided to give him the chance for a better life through TNR, and possibly help him find a loving home. We carefully implemented this plan, and after some gentle socialization, Baga has transformed into a very affectionate and friendly cat. Today, he is extremely warm, enthusiastic, and loves interacting with people. Baga has grown from a cautious outdoor kitten into a confident, loving companion, ready to bring joy to a forever home.

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These American Shorthairs are available for adoption close to Santa Clara, California.
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Baga

American Shorthair

Male, Young
Santa Clara, CA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Baga is a very brave little cat who has often come to our home to eat the food we put out for outdoor cats. We watched him grow up slowly — from following his mom to eat, to eventually coming on his own. Over time, he grew stronger and more confident, and he would often sit by the window and “talk” to our own cat. Even from the beginning, he wasn’t very afraid of us. Seeing his personality and potential, we decided to give him the chance for a better life through TNR, and possibly help him find a loving home. We carefully implemented this plan, and after some gentle socialization, Baga has transformed into a very affectionate and friendly cat. Today, he is extremely warm, enthusiastic, and loves interacting with people. Baga has grown from a cautious outdoor kitten into a confident, loving companion, ready to bring joy to a forever home.
We'll also keep you updated on Cheeto's adoption status with email updates.
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Cheeto

American Shorthair

Male, Young
San Jose, CA
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Details
Good with kids, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Cheeto is a sweet and affectionate 4-year-old cat who absolutely loves being around people. He has a gentle nature, especially with children, and is incredibly patient and well-behaved around our toddler. We also have an older cat and recently welcomed a newborn into our family. With two young kids and full-time jobs we’ve found it increasingly difficult to give both cats the attention and care they truly deserve. As much as it breaks our hearts, we’re hoping to find a warm, loving home for Cheeto where he’ll be cherished and well cared for. He’s a wonderful companion and would thrive in a home where he can be part of the family and receive lots of love. If you think you could be that home, we’d love to hear from you! P.S. Cheeto is also quite the little hunter. He’s always on the lookout and won’t let a single fly get past him!
We'll also keep you updated on Wilbur's adoption status with email updates.
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Wilbur

American Shorthair

Male, Young
San Jose, CA
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Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Wilbur is a domestic shorthair male cat around 1.5 years old. He has all immunization records up to date for October 2026, is neutered and litterbox trained. He had a comfortable and trauma-free life before, and should be very well adjusted to new environments (Aggression is probably NOT even in his vocabulary due to his peaceful life before). He has peacefully lived with a large Labrador dog before. He is very friendly with his primary owner, but is shy to new people, loud noises or other over stimulation. He has not lived with children before, but I am highly confident he will enjoy living with children. Wilbur has been mostly an indoor cat with very occasional unsupervised outdoor times. He does not actively ask for attention unless he is hungry, but will NOT shy away or become defensive if you want to cuddle with him or pick him up. He very much enjoys chasing the laser pointer and any other moving objects. He especially enjoys the Churu treats.
We'll also keep you updated on Tom's adoption status with email updates.
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Tom

American Shorthair

Male, Young
San Jose, CA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Affectionate, people-loving cat who enjoys long cuddles but also gives you space when you need it. He has an excellent temperament — calm, gentle, and easygoing — and truly enjoys being around people. Born March 2023, neutered, and indoor-only. He has no behavioral issues, is litter-box trained, healthy, and well cared for. An easy companion who fits naturally into daily life and would do especially well in a home looking for a relaxed, social cat.
We'll also keep you updated on Blue's adoption status with email updates.
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Blue

American Shorthair

Male, Young
San Jose, CA
Size
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Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Blue is a special cat because of his friendly loving personality. He always wants hugs. He doesn’t meow often but he’ll softly meow to let you know it’s okay to hold him. He’s incredibly good in the house. He doesn’t scratch furniture. He only scratches the scratch pad we got him. He likes to drink running water. His diet consists of kibble only. Incredibly good house cat. Unfortunately my allergies are growing worse and it’s not reasonable for me to keep the cats in the house. Looking for a loving home for our dear blue. Thank you for looking - Curtis
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Monty

American Shorthair

Male, Young
San Jose, CA
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Good with kids, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
I first adopted Monty from a family who was fostering him. I have spent nearly two years (September will mark 2) with him. He IS a handful in terms of energy. He enjoys playing multiple times a day and has so much energy. I like to describe him as a dog in a cat’s body. The reason I need to re-home him is because I will be moving to a dormitory for school and cannot keep up with having two cats, especially one who requires SO much more attention and time. I would like to find Monty the family and home he deserves. If I fail to re-home him, he will be stuck at my parent’s house with little to no attention in the garage. I do not want that. He needs play time, love, cuddles. He would make an exceptional ESA because he physically stops me from crying by gently biting me and then getting as close to me as possible. He would do well in an energetic household. I do not know how he does with dogs and my other cat simply tolerates him…I would suggest he be the only pet.

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American Shorthair shelters & rescues in Santa Clara, California

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for American Shorthair kittens in Santa Clara, California. Browse these American Shorthair rescues and shelters below.

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Rescue

3.2 miles

13th St Cats

Downtown San Jose, PO Box 8255, San Jose, CA 95155

Pet Types: cats

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Rescue

24.6 miles

Paws That Matter

4061 East Castro Valley Boulevard, Suite 231, Castro Valley, CA 94552

Pet Types: cats, dogs, reptiles, small animals

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Shelter

25.8 miles

Town Cats

P.O. Box 1828, Morgan Hill, CA 95038

Pet Types: cats

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Rescue

27.6 miles

Nobody's Perfekt Cats

3810 Castro Valley Blvd., Suite 330, Castro Valley, CA 94546

Pet Types: cats

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Rescue

35.1 miles

Companion Animal Community Center

Pacifica, CA 94044

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

38.2 miles

International Paw Angels SF

San Francisco, CA 94112

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

39.4 miles

Community Concern For Cats

Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Pet Types: cats

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Shelter

47.8 miles

Jelly's Place

2905 San Pablo Dam Road, San Pablo, CA 94803

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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