Cats in the City Rescue × FELINE TRANSITIONS®

Cats for Adoption Through Structured Matching and Transition Support

Adoption through Cats in the City Rescue is not built around speed. It is built around fit, readiness, emotional safety, household compatibility, and long-term placement durability.

Through FELINE TRANSITIONS®, we support cats who may need more thoughtful matching: senior cats, sensitive cats, bonded cats, medically involved cats, behaviorally complex cats, and cats who need structured transition planning before placement.

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View Available Cats How Matching Works

Adoption is not simply finding space. It is helping the right cat land in the right environment with the right support.

Adoption philosophy

We Match for Stability, Not Just Interest

Many adoption failures happen when a cat’s needs are underestimated or the household fit is not fully understood.

A fearful cat may need a quiet home. A diabetic cat may need a guardian comfortable with routine. A bonded pair may need placement together. A senior cat may need gentle pacing and medical awareness. A reactive cat may need low-stimulation support and time.

A successful adoption is not the fastest placement. It is the placement that remains safe, realistic, and emotionally sustainable over time.

Cats in the City Rescue approaches adoption as the final stage of stabilization, not the first available exit.

Current cats

Ready for Adoption

Meet cats who are ready to begin matching with the right home.

Ready for Adoption

Sweet Samson

Approximately 5 years old • Male • Domestic shorthair tabby • Indoor-only

Sweet Samson is an affectionate, energetic tabby who loves cuddles, play, and attention while learning to receive that connection with greater confidence.

Personality: Affectionate, emotionally sensitive, energetic, cuddly, and playful
Ideal home: A patient, structured indoor home that can offer consistency and attentive support

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Ready for Adoption

Chowder

2½ years old • Male • Domestic medium hair • Cream tabby • Neutered • Vaccinated • Indoor-only

Chowder is a peaceful, affectionate cream tabby who enjoys gentle company and simple pleasures: play, catnip, sunny spots, quiet routines, and relaxed time near his person.

Personality: Peaceful, affectionate, gentle, smart, emotionally sensitive, playful, and companionable
Ideal home: A peaceful, cat-savvy indoor home where he can be the only pet, with no children under 8, predictable routines, companionship, and a gradual introduction

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Ready for Adoption

Sasha

2–3 years old • Female • Tabby • Spayed • Microchipped • Vaccinated • Indoor-only

Sasha is a delightful, people-oriented young tabby who loves staying close, sharing daily life, and offering enthusiastic head butts when she wants affection.

Personality: Social, playful, gentle, curious, affectionate, and easygoing
Ideal home: A stable indoor home where she can share everyday family life

Meet this cat

Placement gallery

Successfully Placed

A celebration of cats who found stable, well-matched homes through our program.

Minnie

Domestic longhair • Adopted at 14 years

Benny

Siamese mix • Adopted at 5 years and 6 months

Zuzu

Persian • Adopted at 2 years and 3 months

Lavaman

Maine Coon • Adopted at 10 years and 6 months

Mildred

Domestic shorthair • Adopted at 8 years

Habibi

Domestic medium hair • Adopted at 2 years and 6 months

Winston

Maine Coon • Adopted at 5 years and 11 months

Coconut

Domestic longhair • Adopted at 7 years and 3 months

Whiskey

Norwegian Forest Cat • Adopted at 3 years and 2 months

Pearl

Domestic longhair • Adopted at nearly 4 years • Adopted in Partnership with Cat Alliance Team Sanctuary

Sunny

Maine Coon • Adopted at 4 years and 3 months

Octavius

Siamese mix • Adopted at 5 months

Gracie

Domestic shorthair • Adopted at 10 years

Sophie

Domestic medium hair • Adopted at 10 years

Oliver

Napoleon Munchkin • Adopted at 10 years

Mimi

Domestic shorthair • Adopted at 2 years and 5 months

Ragnar

Domestic shorthair • Adopted at 2 years and 5 months

Muffin

Domestic Mediumhair • Adopted at 1 year • Adopted in partnership with the Cat Alliance Team Sanctuary

Jelly

Domestic Shorthair • Adopted at 4 years • Adopted in partnership with the Cat Alliance Team Sanctuary

Phillipe

Maine Coon • Adopted at 5 years

Chimichenga

Domestic medium hair • Adopted at 4 years

Hodor

Domestic shorthair • Adopted at 2 years and 5 months

Kiwi

Maine Coon • Adopted at 2 years and 5 months

Queso Grande

Domestic shorthair • Adopted at 3 years • Adopted in partnership with House of Dreams

Persimmon

Scottish Fold • Adopted at 4 years

Max

Maine Coon • Adopted at 8 years and 3 months

Katherine

Norwegian Forest Cat • Adopted at 3 years

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Norwegian Forest Cat • Adopted at 3 years

Juice

Domestic shorthair • Adopted at 10 months

Adoption resources

Prepare for a Placement That Lasts

Learn what thoughtful matching, a calm transition, and continued support can look like before you apply.

How Adoption Matching WorksUnderstand how household fit, caregiving capacity, and the cat’s needs shape a match. Adopting Sensitive CatsPlan for fearful, shy, reactive, or transition-sensitive cats. Post-Adoption SupportSee how Cats in the City supports cats and adopters after placement.