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Kittens and cats in District of Columbia

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These adorable cats are available for adoption in District of Columbia. To learn more about each adoptable cat, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
We'll also keep you updated on Sam's adoption status with email updates.
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Sam

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Washington, DC
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Details
Good with cats,
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Please contact Lauren McCarty (laurenmc@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.Sweet baby boy in search of his forever home!SAM NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!     Name: Sam  Best Guess for Breed: Domestic Short Hair Age: 15 weeks as of 7/4    Estimated DOB: 3/28/25 SEX: Male      Approximate Weight: 13.6 oz as of 5/5/25 Coloring: Black and white  Type of Hair: Short Gets Along With: Because of his young age, Sam will likely get along with other cats, dogs and kids with an acclimation period.  We’re happy to help with tips and tricks! Litter: Sage, Shannon, Scarlette, Skylar, Sam, Sebastian, Stan, Sawyer, Seth Currently Living at: Shelter - coming to the DC area soon! I am Looking For: My loving forever family! Hi! I'm Sam and I am a cute little kitten! I won’t ask for much- just some love, cuddles and lots of toys so I can run and play and be my kitten self. Two kittens are better than one - consider adopting my super cute siblings, too! What my Foster Says About Me: Coming soon! Kitten Vetting Requirements: Your kitten may not be fully vaccinated upon adoption.  You will be responsible for providing whatever remaining vaccines are needed to complete the kitten vaccine series.   TO ADOPT: The adoption fee for adult cats is $200 ($350 for two cats adopted together). The adoption fee for a kitten (under 7 months old) is $220 ($380 for two kittens adopted together).If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online at bit.ly/adoptaluckycat. Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does our best to provide accurate information about the cats we have for adoption. That said, we cannot make any guarantees about age, breed or temperament. Thank you for contacting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and helping to save a life! Please visit us online at   www.luckydoganimalrescue.org .  BE A FOSTER!!!   Fosters make it possible for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to save and care for homeless and abandoned dogs! To learn about fostering, please contact   fostering@luckydoganimalrescue.org    BE A SPONSOR!!!!   Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save.  To learn more about sponsorship, please contact     info@luckydoganimalrescue.org   ! June 30, 2025, 8:37 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Sage's adoption status with email updates.
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Sage

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats,
Story
Please contact Lauren McCarty (laurenmc@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.Sweet baby girl in search of her forever home!SAGE NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!     Name: Sage  Best Guess for Breed: Domestic Short Hair Age: 15 weeks as of 7/4   Estimated DOB: 3/28/25 SEX: Female      Approximate Weight: 13.3 oz as of 5/5/25 Coloring: Black and white  Type of Hair: Short Gets Along With: Because of her young age, Sage will likely get along with other cats, dogs and kids with an acclimation period.  We’re happy to help with tips and tricks! Litter: Sage, Shannon, Scarlette, Skylar, Samuel, Sebastian, Stanley, Sawyer, Seth Currently Living at: Shelter - coming to the DC area soon! I am Looking For: My loving forever family! Hi! I'm Sage and I am a cute little kitten! I won’t ask for much- just some love, cuddles and lots of toys so I can run and play and be my kitten self. Two kittens are better than one - consider adopting my super cute sisters, too! What my Foster Says About Me: Coming soon! Kitten Vetting Requirements: Your kitten may not be fully vaccinated upon adoption.  You will be responsible for providing whatever remaining vaccines are needed to complete the kitten vaccine series.   TO ADOPT: The adoption fee for adult cats is $200 ($350 for two cats adopted together). The adoption fee for a kitten (under 7 months old) is $220 ($380 for two kittens adopted together).If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online at bit.ly/adoptaluckycat. Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does our best to provide accurate information about the cats we have for adoption. That said, we cannot make any guarantees about age, breed or temperament. Thank you for contacting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and helping to save a life! Please visit us online at   www.luckydoganimalrescue.org .  BE A FOSTER!!!   Fosters make it possible for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to save and care for homeless and abandoned dogs! To learn about fostering, please contact   fostering@luckydoganimalrescue.org    BE A SPONSOR!!!!   Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save.  To learn more about sponsorship, please contact     info@luckydoganimalrescue.org   ! June 30, 2025, 8:37 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Seth's adoption status with email updates.
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Seth

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats,
Story
Please contact Lauren McCarty (laurenmc@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.Sweet baby boy in search of his forever home!SETH NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!     Name: Seth  Best Guess for Breed: Domestic Short Hair Age: 15 weeks as of 7/4   Estimated DOB: 3/28/25 SEX: Male      Approximate Weight: 13.8 oz  as of 5/5/25 Coloring: Black and white  Type of Hair: Short Gets Along With: Because of his young age, Seth will likely get along with other cats, dogs and kids with an acclimation period.  We’re happy to help with tips and tricks! Litter: Sage, Shannon, Scarlette, Skylar, Sam, Sebastian, Stan, Sawyer, Seth Currently Living at: Shelter - coming to the DC area soon! I am Looking For: My loving forever family! Hi! I'm Seth and I am a cute little kitten! I won’t ask for much- just some love, cuddles and lots of toys so I can run and play and be my kitten self. Two kittens are better than one - consider adopting my super cute siblings, too! What my Foster Says About Me: Coming soon! Kitten Vetting Requirements: Your kitten may not be fully vaccinated upon adoption.  You will be responsible for providing whatever remaining vaccines are needed to complete the kitten vaccine series.   TO ADOPT: The adoption fee for adult cats is $200 ($350 for two cats adopted together). The adoption fee for a kitten (under 7 months old) is $220 ($380 for two kittens adopted together).If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online at bit.ly/adoptaluckycat. Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does our best to provide accurate information about the cats we have for adoption. That said, we cannot make any guarantees about age, breed or temperament. Thank you for contacting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and helping to save a life! Please visit us online at   www.luckydoganimalrescue.org .  BE A FOSTER!!!   Fosters make it possible for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to save and care for homeless and abandoned dogs! To learn about fostering, please contact   fostering@luckydoganimalrescue.org    BE A SPONSOR!!!!   Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save.  To learn more about sponsorship, please contact     info@luckydoganimalrescue.org   ! June 30, 2025, 8:37 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Sawyer's adoption status with email updates.
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Sawyer

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats,
Story
Please contact Lauren McCarty (laurenmc@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.Sweet baby boy in search of his forever home!SAWYER NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!     Name: Sawyer  Best Guess for Breed: Domestic Short Hair Age: 15 weeks as of 7/4    Estimated DOB: 3/28/25 SEX: Male      Approximate Weight: 13.8 oz  as of 5/5/25 Coloring: Black and white  Type of Hair: Short Gets Along With: Because of his young age, Sawyer will likely get along with other cats, dogs and kids with an acclimation period.  We’re happy to help with tips and tricks! Litter: Sage, Shannon, Scarlette, Skylar, Sam, Sebastian, Stan, Sawyer, Seth Currently Living at: Shelter - coming to the DC area soon! I am Looking For: My loving forever family! Hi! I'm Sawyer and I am a cute little kitten! I won’t ask for much- just some love, cuddles and lots of toys so I can run and play and be my kitten self. Two kittens are better than one - consider adopting my super cute siblings, too! What my Foster Says About Me: Coming soon! Kitten Vetting Requirements: Your kitten may not be fully vaccinated upon adoption.  You will be responsible for providing whatever remaining vaccines are needed to complete the kitten vaccine series.   TO ADOPT: The adoption fee for adult cats is $200 ($350 for two cats adopted together). The adoption fee for a kitten (under 7 months old) is $220 ($380 for two kittens adopted together).If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online at bit.ly/adoptaluckycat. Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does our best to provide accurate information about the cats we have for adoption. That said, we cannot make any guarantees about age, breed or temperament. Thank you for contacting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and helping to save a life! Please visit us online at   www.luckydoganimalrescue.org .  BE A FOSTER!!!   Fosters make it possible for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to save and care for homeless and abandoned dogs! To learn about fostering, please contact   fostering@luckydoganimalrescue.org    BE A SPONSOR!!!!   Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save.  To learn more about sponsorship, please contact     info@luckydoganimalrescue.org   ! June 30, 2025, 8:37 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Sebastian's adoption status with email updates.
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Sebastian

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats,
Story
Please contact Lauren McCarty (laurenmc@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.Sweet baby boy in search of his forever home!SEBASTIAN NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!     Name: Sebastian  Best Guess for Breed: Domestic Short Hair Age: 15 weeks as of 7/4   Estimated DOB: 3/28/25 SEX: Male      Approximate Weight: 12.7 oz  as of 5/5/25 Coloring: Black and white  Type of Hair: Short Gets Along With: Because of his young age, Sebastian will likely get along with other cats, dogs and kids with an acclimation period.  We’re happy to help with tips and tricks! Litter: Sage, Shannon, Scarlette, Skylar, Sam, Sebastian, Stan, Sawyer, Seth Currently Living at: Shelter - coming to the DC area soon! I am Looking For: My loving forever family! Hi! I'm Sebastian and I am a cute little kitten! I won’t ask for much- just some love, cuddles and lots of toys so I can run and play and be my kitten self. Two kittens are better than one - consider adopting my super cute siblings, too! What my Foster Says About Me: Coming soon! Kitten Vetting Requirements: Your kitten may not be fully vaccinated upon adoption.  You will be responsible for providing whatever remaining vaccines are needed to complete the kitten vaccine series.   TO ADOPT: The adoption fee for adult cats is $200 ($350 for two cats adopted together). The adoption fee for a kitten (under 7 months old) is $220 ($380 for two kittens adopted together).If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online at bit.ly/adoptaluckycat. Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does our best to provide accurate information about the cats we have for adoption. That said, we cannot make any guarantees about age, breed or temperament. Thank you for contacting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and helping to save a life! Please visit us online at   www.luckydoganimalrescue.org .  BE A FOSTER!!!   Fosters make it possible for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to save and care for homeless and abandoned dogs! To learn about fostering, please contact   fostering@luckydoganimalrescue.org    BE A SPONSOR!!!!   Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save.  To learn more about sponsorship, please contact     info@luckydoganimalrescue.org   ! June 30, 2025, 8:37 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Shannon's adoption status with email updates.
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Shannon

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Washington, DC
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats,
Story
Please contact Lauren McCarty (laurenmc@luckydoganimalrescue.org) for more information about this pet.Sweet baby girl in search of her forever home!SHANNON NEEDS A FOREVER HOME!     Name: Shannon  Best Guess for Breed: Domestic Short Hair Age: 15 weeks as of 7/4   Estimated DOB: 3/28/25 SEX: Female      Approximate Weight: 14.5oz  as of 5/5/25 Coloring: Black and white  Type of Hair: Short Gets Along With: Because of her young age, Shannon will likely get along with other cats, dogs and kids with an acclimation period.  We’re happy to help with tips and tricks! Litter: Sage, Shannon, Scarlette, Skylar, Sam, Sebastian, Stan, Sawyer, Seth Currently Living at: Shelter - coming to the DC area soon! I am Looking For: My loving forever family! Hi! I'm Shannon and I am a cute little kitten! I won’t ask for much- just some love, cuddles and lots of toys so I can run and play and be my kitten self. Two kittens are better than one - consider adopting my super cute siblings, too! What my Foster Says About Me: Coming soon! Kitten Vetting Requirements: Your kitten may not be fully vaccinated upon adoption.  You will be responsible for providing whatever remaining vaccines are needed. TO ADOPT: The adoption fee for adult cats is $200 ($350 for two cats adopted together). The adoption fee for a kitten (under 7 months old) is $220 ($380 for two kittens adopted together).If you are interested in adopting, please complete the Adoption Questionnaire online at bit.ly/adoptaluckycat. Lucky Dog Animal Rescue does our best to provide accurate information about the cats we have for adoption. That said, we cannot make any guarantees about age, breed or temperament. Thank you for contacting Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and helping to save a life! Please visit us online at   www.luckydoganimalrescue.org .  BE A FOSTER!!!   Fosters make it possible for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue to save and care for homeless and abandoned dogs! To learn about fostering, please contact   fostering@luckydoganimalrescue.org    BE A SPONSOR!!!!   Sponsors help Lucky Dog support the many dogs we save.  To learn more about sponsorship, please contact     info@luckydoganimalrescue.org   ! June 30, 2025, 8:37 pm

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Shelters & rescues in District of Columbia

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for cats in District of Columbia. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

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Brandywine Valley SPCA - New York Ave

1201 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Capital Cats

625 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

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Omani Paws

Washington, DC 20001

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Appalachian SPCA - DC

Washington, DC 20001

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Bright Hope Animal Rescue - D.C. Chapter

Washington DC, DC 20001

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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DC PAWS Rescue

P.O. Box 23439, Washington, DC 20026

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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HFH - Washington D.C.

Washington, DC 20500

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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The Paw Pad

PO Box 70060, Washington, DC 20024

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Metro Ferals - DC

Washington, DC 20009

Pet Types: cats

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Alliance for Stray Animals and People

P.O. Box 65438, Washington, DC 20035

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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