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Kittens and cats in Columbus, Ohio

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These adorable cats are available for adoption in Columbus, Ohio. To learn more about each adoptable cat, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
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Photo of Chestnut (Carrie's Kittens)

Chestnut (Carrie's Kittens)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 10 mos
Lewis Center, OH
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Chestnut is a sweet boy that is fully vetted. Found as a stray, he and his littermates were taken in and given a new chance at life. Chestnut is very loving and sweet.Apply to meet Chestnut at ricopetrecovery.orgFee is $125

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Gemma

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 6 mos
Lewis Center, OH
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Gemma is a very sweet young cat we took in as a stray when we noticed she was going to have kittens any day. Gemma has raised her babies and is now ready for her own home. She is used to living with kids, other cats and dogs. She will be a great addition to any family.Apply to meet her at ricopetrecovery.orgFee is $125

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Firecracker

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs
Lewis Center, OH
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Good with kids, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
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Firecracker isnt just his name. This gorgeous black kitten with streaks of gray has a spectacular personality! He loves to play with toys, other kittens & cats, & his humans. He is incredibly sweet and affectionate and 15 pounds! He does love a nice snack!His adoption fee is $125. Apply to meet him at ricopetrecovery.org

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Shirley

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 10 mos
Lewis Center, OH
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Shirley was rescued as a stray with another cat, Sarah, who is believed to be her daughter. Their foster reports that Shirley is a bit shy, but will come when called. She is sweet and likes affection when she wants it. Shirley is kind of scared of big dogs, but gets along well with small dogs. She also gets along with other cats in the household.Apply at ricopetrecovery.org to add this gorgeous girl to your family. Adoption fee is $125 and covers first two sets of vaccines, plus spay and microchip. Adopter responsible for other vaccines.

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Lulu (mom of Colleen's kittens)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos
Lewis Center, OH
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One of our fosters found Lulu when she was very pregnant, rescued her and has cared for her and her kittens since mid-June. The kittens are old enough to move to forever homes, so Lulu is looking for her new home as well. Apply at ricopetrecovery.org. Adoption fee of $125 covers first two vaccines, spay and microchip. Third and fourth vaccines are paid by adopter. Will reduce adoption fee to $100 if you adopt :Lulu plus one of her kittens (kitten at full fee).Apply now and add this sweet cat to your home!

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Charlie (Nannette’s kittens)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
Lewis Center, OH
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This beautiful kitten is Charlie! He was brought in from under a shed by his foster mom. He is sweet and playful. Hes had his vaccines. And is ready for he forever home.Charlie lives in a home with several other cats. He gets along great with all of them and will be neutered on 9/6.Apply to meet Charlie at ricopetrecovery.orgFee is $125

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Cat shelters and rescues in Columbus, Ohio

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for cats in Columbus, Ohio. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

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Nature's Gifts Kitten Rescue

Near Sawmill Road & I 270, Please call for directions, Columbus, OH 43235

Pet Types: cats, birds

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Rico Pet Recovery

Lewis Center, OH 43035

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Animal Hospital of Polaris

8928 S Old State Rd, Lewis Center, OH 43035

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, small animals

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Help Save Pets - Polaris

8928 S Old State Rd, Lewis Center, OH 43035

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Angels Assisting Felines

Lewis Center, OH 43035

Pet Types: cats

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Pooches & Purrs Cooperative - Columbus

Columbus, OH 43085

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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VLCC

Columbus, OH 43085

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

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Ark of Redemption

1041 Mediterranean Ave, Columbus, OH 43229

Pet Types: cats

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Columbus Pet Rescue

Columbus, OH 43229

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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CHA Animal Shelter

3765 Corporate Drive, Columbus, OH 43231

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Popular cat breeds

Domestic Shorthair Domestic Mediumhair Domestic Longhair Maine Coon Siamese Calico Russian Blue American Shorthair Persian Bengal Himalayan Ragdoll Bombay Snowshoe Manx Norwegian Forest Cat Polydactyl/Hemingway Turkish Angora RagaMuffin Exotic
Abyssinian American Bobtail American Curl American Shorthair American Wirehair Balinese Bengal Birman Bombay British Shorthair Burmese Calico Chartreux Colorpoint Shorthair Cornish Rex Cymric Devon Rex Domestic Longhair Domestic Mediumhair Domestic Shorthair Egyptian Mau European Burmese Exotic Havana Brown Himalayan Japanese Bobtail Javanese Korat LaPerm Maine Coon Manx Munchkin Nebelung Norwegian Forest Cat Ocicat Oriental Persian Pixiebob Polydactyl/Hemingway RagaMuffin Ragdoll Russian Blue Scottish Fold Selkirk Rex Siamese Siberian Singapura Snowshoe Somali Sphynx Tabby Tonkinese Turkish Angora Turkish Van
Abyssinian American Bobtail American Curl American Shorthair American Wirehair Balinese Bengal Birman Bombay British Shorthair Burmese
Calico Chartreux Colorpoint Shorthair Cornish Rex Cymric Devon Rex Domestic Longhair Domestic Mediumhair Domestic Shorthair
Egyptian Mau European Burmese Exotic Havana Brown Himalayan
Japanese Bobtail Javanese Korat
LaPerm Maine Coon Manx Munchkin
Nebelung Norwegian Forest Cat Ocicat Oriental
Persian Pixiebob Polydactyl/Hemingway RagaMuffin Ragdoll Russian Blue
Scottish Fold Selkirk Rex Siamese Siberian Singapura Snowshoe Somali Sphynx Tabby Tonkinese Turkish Angora Turkish Van