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Kittens and cats in Massachusetts

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These adorable cats are available for adoption in Massachusetts. 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 NELSON's adoption status with email updates.
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NELSON

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Young
Springfield, MA
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Nelson, was brought into us by a Good Samaritan who has fed and cared for kitties in Holyoke for many years. He is a bit shy an adopter with cat experience would be best. He loves his ears to be scratched and rubbed. When he knows you he's a love, until then he will be a bit stand-offish. OTHER PETS: Likely (With proper introduction): We think he'd be OK as your only or with a social kitty friend.OWNER EXPERIENCE: Nelson's adopter should have experience with shy kitties.KIDS: Nelson would be best suited for an adult only home.ACTIVITY LEVEL: Nelson is king of the couch potato's. He may become more playful once he has settled into his new home.VETERINARY CARE: Nelson is looking forward to meeting his new vet and receiving regular vet care.LEVEL OF SOCIALIZATION: Nelsons adopter must be patient as he learns to trust and settle into his new home.GROOMING: Nelson will require brushing to help keep his gorgeous tabby coat matt free.December 8, 2025, 5:27 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Brownie 2 years AVAIL 12/12's adoption status with email updates.
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Brownie 2 years AVAIL 12/12

Domestic Shorthair

Male
Sterling, MA
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Supporters and Recurring Giving Donors will be put on our VIP Application List &#226&#128&#139 Adoption Costs and other important information. Adoption fees and what is included in your adoption fee: https://www.sterlingshelter.org/pet-finder/animal-rescue-fee/   &#226&#128&#139 Current Hours and VIP Donor (Effective 07/30/2024) Tuesday through Friday are open hours 11am to 5pm. Saturday open hours 10am to 4pm. We are closed on Sunday and Monday. All surrenders are still by prior approval and appointment only. Even if you are only coming in to look during our open hours, you can still fill out our application prior to visiting. This will save time if you do decide to adopt. Preference on adopting a pet is given to our Shelter Supporters and VIP Donors   .  When animals arrive at the shelter, VIP donors will be emailed and given the first option to set up an appointment to view an animal of their choice. Click on the link above for full details. Due to limited staff, we may not be able to answer the phones. All information is available on this website, or can be answered by email to  staff@sterlingshelter.org  . Please be patient, we are doing the best we can to handle the volume. If you don't See any pets on our PETS for ADOPTION PAGE - it simply means that all of the animals were adopted.  We have several areas in/around the shelter to view and interact with the pet/s that you are potentially going to adopt. This includes outdoor, fully fenced yards. We encourage you to bring currently owned dogs so you can introduce them to any dogs that you are interested in adopting. Planning YOUR Visit to Adopt: please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes prior to your appointment time,  please make sure you have any/all necessary paperwork required for adoption  and help us stick to our schedule/s - so others do NOT have to wait. You should plan  * For cats/kittens plan for 30 to 45 minutes. * For dogs/puppies plan for 45 to 60 minutes.   If you have another dog/s at home - make sure to   bring him/her - we have plenty of space/areas to do a meet and greet with a new dog and your dog/s. If you need to cancel your appointment - please email us ASAP at  staff@sterlingshelter.org Adoption Costs and other important information. Supporters and Recurring Giving Donors will be put on our VIP Application List &#226&#128&#139 December 8, 2025, 3:51 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Big jim 1 year AVAIL 12/12's adoption status with email updates.
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Big jim 1 year AVAIL 12/12

Domestic Shorthair

Male
Sterling, MA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
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Story
Supporters and Recurring Giving Donors will be put on our VIP Application List &#226&#128&#139 Adoption Costs and other important information. Adoption fees and what is included in your adoption fee: https://www.sterlingshelter.org/pet-finder/animal-rescue-fee/   &#226&#128&#139 Current Hours and VIP Donor (Effective 07/30/2024) Tuesday through Friday are open hours 11am to 5pm. Saturday open hours 10am to 4pm. We are closed on Sunday and Monday. All surrenders are still by prior approval and appointment only. Even if you are only coming in to look during our open hours, you can still fill out our application prior to visiting. This will save time if you do decide to adopt. Preference on adopting a pet is given to our Shelter Supporters and VIP Donors   .  When animals arrive at the shelter, VIP donors will be emailed and given the first option to set up an appointment to view an animal of their choice. Click on the link above for full details. Due to limited staff, we may not be able to answer the phones. All information is available on this website, or can be answered by email to  staff@sterlingshelter.org  . Please be patient, we are doing the best we can to handle the volume. If you don't See any pets on our PETS for ADOPTION PAGE - it simply means that all of the animals were adopted.  We have several areas in/around the shelter to view and interact with the pet/s that you are potentially going to adopt. This includes outdoor, fully fenced yards. We encourage you to bring currently owned dogs so you can introduce them to any dogs that you are interested in adopting. Planning YOUR Visit to Adopt: please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes prior to your appointment time,  please make sure you have any/all necessary paperwork required for adoption  and help us stick to our schedule/s - so others do NOT have to wait. You should plan  * For cats/kittens plan for 30 to 45 minutes. * For dogs/puppies plan for 45 to 60 minutes.   If you have another dog/s at home - make sure to   bring him/her - we have plenty of space/areas to do a meet and greet with a new dog and your dog/s. If you need to cancel your appointment - please email us ASAP at  staff@sterlingshelter.org Adoption Costs and other important information. Supporters and Recurring Giving Donors will be put on our VIP Application List &#226&#128&#139 December 8, 2025, 3:51 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Bumper 2 years AVAIL 12/12's adoption status with email updates.
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Bumper 2 years AVAIL 12/12

Domestic Shorthair

Male
Sterling, MA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
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Story
Supporters and Recurring Giving Donors will be put on our VIP Application List &#226&#128&#139 Adoption Costs and other important information. Adoption fees and what is included in your adoption fee: https://www.sterlingshelter.org/pet-finder/animal-rescue-fee/   &#226&#128&#139 Current Hours and VIP Donor (Effective 07/30/2024) Tuesday through Friday are open hours 11am to 5pm. Saturday open hours 10am to 4pm. We are closed on Sunday and Monday. All surrenders are still by prior approval and appointment only. Even if you are only coming in to look during our open hours, you can still fill out our application prior to visiting. This will save time if you do decide to adopt. Preference on adopting a pet is given to our Shelter Supporters and VIP Donors   .  When animals arrive at the shelter, VIP donors will be emailed and given the first option to set up an appointment to view an animal of their choice. Click on the link above for full details. Due to limited staff, we may not be able to answer the phones. All information is available on this website, or can be answered by email to  staff@sterlingshelter.org  . Please be patient, we are doing the best we can to handle the volume. If you don't See any pets on our PETS for ADOPTION PAGE - it simply means that all of the animals were adopted.  We have several areas in/around the shelter to view and interact with the pet/s that you are potentially going to adopt. This includes outdoor, fully fenced yards. We encourage you to bring currently owned dogs so you can introduce them to any dogs that you are interested in adopting. Planning YOUR Visit to Adopt: please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes prior to your appointment time,  please make sure you have any/all necessary paperwork required for adoption  and help us stick to our schedule/s - so others do NOT have to wait. You should plan  * For cats/kittens plan for 30 to 45 minutes. * For dogs/puppies plan for 45 to 60 minutes.   If you have another dog/s at home - make sure to   bring him/her - we have plenty of space/areas to do a meet and greet with a new dog and your dog/s. If you need to cancel your appointment - please email us ASAP at  staff@sterlingshelter.org Adoption Costs and other important information. Supporters and Recurring Giving Donors will be put on our VIP Application List &#226&#128&#139 December 8, 2025, 3:51 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Deacon 7 months AVAIL 12/12's adoption status with email updates.
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Deacon 7 months AVAIL 12/12

Domestic Shorthair

Male
Sterling, MA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
-
Story
Supporters and Recurring Giving Donors will be put on our VIP Application List &#226&#128&#139 Adoption Costs and other important information. Adoption fees and what is included in your adoption fee: https://www.sterlingshelter.org/pet-finder/animal-rescue-fee/   &#226&#128&#139 Current Hours and VIP Donor (Effective 07/30/2024) Tuesday through Friday are open hours 11am to 5pm. Saturday open hours 10am to 4pm. We are closed on Sunday and Monday. All surrenders are still by prior approval and appointment only. Even if you are only coming in to look during our open hours, you can still fill out our application prior to visiting. This will save time if you do decide to adopt. Preference on adopting a pet is given to our Shelter Supporters and VIP Donors   .  When animals arrive at the shelter, VIP donors will be emailed and given the first option to set up an appointment to view an animal of their choice. Click on the link above for full details. Due to limited staff, we may not be able to answer the phones. All information is available on this website, or can be answered by email to  staff@sterlingshelter.org  . Please be patient, we are doing the best we can to handle the volume. If you don't See any pets on our PETS for ADOPTION PAGE - it simply means that all of the animals were adopted.  We have several areas in/around the shelter to view and interact with the pet/s that you are potentially going to adopt. This includes outdoor, fully fenced yards. We encourage you to bring currently owned dogs so you can introduce them to any dogs that you are interested in adopting. Planning YOUR Visit to Adopt: please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes prior to your appointment time,  please make sure you have any/all necessary paperwork required for adoption  and help us stick to our schedule/s - so others do NOT have to wait. You should plan  * For cats/kittens plan for 30 to 45 minutes. * For dogs/puppies plan for 45 to 60 minutes.   If you have another dog/s at home - make sure to   bring him/her - we have plenty of space/areas to do a meet and greet with a new dog and your dog/s. If you need to cancel your appointment - please email us ASAP at  staff@sterlingshelter.org Adoption Costs and other important information. Supporters and Recurring Giving Donors will be put on our VIP Application List &#226&#128&#139 December 8, 2025, 3:51 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Fabio 1 year AVAIL 12/12's adoption status with email updates.
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Fabio 1 year AVAIL 12/12

Domestic Shorthair

Male
Sterling, MA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
-
Story
Supporters and Recurring Giving Donors will be put on our VIP Application List &#226&#128&#139 Adoption Costs and other important information. Adoption fees and what is included in your adoption fee: https://www.sterlingshelter.org/pet-finder/animal-rescue-fee/   &#226&#128&#139 Current Hours and VIP Donor (Effective 07/30/2024) Tuesday through Friday are open hours 11am to 5pm. Saturday open hours 10am to 4pm. We are closed on Sunday and Monday. All surrenders are still by prior approval and appointment only. Even if you are only coming in to look during our open hours, you can still fill out our application prior to visiting. This will save time if you do decide to adopt. Preference on adopting a pet is given to our Shelter Supporters and VIP Donors   .  When animals arrive at the shelter, VIP donors will be emailed and given the first option to set up an appointment to view an animal of their choice. Click on the link above for full details. Due to limited staff, we may not be able to answer the phones. All information is available on this website, or can be answered by email to  staff@sterlingshelter.org  . Please be patient, we are doing the best we can to handle the volume. If you don't See any pets on our PETS for ADOPTION PAGE - it simply means that all of the animals were adopted.  We have several areas in/around the shelter to view and interact with the pet/s that you are potentially going to adopt. This includes outdoor, fully fenced yards. We encourage you to bring currently owned dogs so you can introduce them to any dogs that you are interested in adopting. Planning YOUR Visit to Adopt: please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes prior to your appointment time,  please make sure you have any/all necessary paperwork required for adoption  and help us stick to our schedule/s - so others do NOT have to wait. You should plan  * For cats/kittens plan for 30 to 45 minutes. * For dogs/puppies plan for 45 to 60 minutes.   If you have another dog/s at home - make sure to   bring him/her - we have plenty of space/areas to do a meet and greet with a new dog and your dog/s. If you need to cancel your appointment - please email us ASAP at  staff@sterlingshelter.org Adoption Costs and other important information. Supporters and Recurring Giving Donors will be put on our VIP Application List &#226&#128&#139 December 8, 2025, 3:51 pm

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Shelters & rescues in Massachusetts

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New England Society for Abandoned Animals (NESAA)

89 South Main Street, Unit 1, Centerville, MA 02632

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MSPCA - Cape Cod Adoption Center

1577 Falmouth Rd, Centerville, MA 02632

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Animal Rescue League of Boston - Cape Cod Branch

3981 Main Street, Brewster, MA 02631

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A Helping Paw

P O Box 387, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532

Pet Types: cats, dogs, small animals

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PEOPLE FOR CATS

P.O. Box 422, W. Falmouth, MA 02574

Pet Types: cats

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Friends of the Plymouth Pound

P.O. BOX 578 , Manomet, MA 02345

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Angels Helping Animals Worldwide

Oak Bluffs, MA 02557

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Martha's Vineyard Helping Homeless Animals

25 June Ave, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Sandy Paws Rescue inc.

PO Box 1772, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Wareham Champs Shelter

1057 Main Street, West Wareham, MA 02576

Pet Types: cats

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