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Kittens and cats in San Diego, California

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These adorable cats are available for adoption in San Diego, California. 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 Figaro's adoption status with email updates.
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Figaro

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
National City, CA
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
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This gorgeous gentleman is Figaro. He is a very special kitty. He is calm and sweet, gets along with dogs and other cats, LIKES TO GO FOR WALKS wearing his harness, even likes car rides! And when he's not out and about, he likes to watch Disney movies at home! His favorite is The Jungle Book - as soon as it starts playing, he comes over and watches it. It's super cute. He's a wonderful boy who is looking for his forever home. If you would like to make Figaro part of your family, please inquire about him. He has been neutered, and just needs his vaccines and a microchip. Thank you for choosing adoption!
We'll also keep you updated on Dragon's adoption status with email updates.
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Dragon

Russian Blue

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
National City, CA
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Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
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This adorable, fluffy boy is Dragon. He is a very sweet, shy Russian Blue kitty who needs a family to love him and make him feel safe. He's okay around dogs but is afraid of other cats. Who knows what he experienced before he was rescued. He's very skittish right now and frightened of loud noises, but loves affection and is super lovable. So, a quiet home with a couple, or a single person, or a family with older, calm kids like teens would be best. He's very smart - has learned how to open cabinet doors :) He loves toys, he likes to talk back to you when you speak to him, he also likes to sit and chill in the shower! He's only 10 months old and so cute. He's been sterilized and just needs his vaccines and a microchip. If you are interested in sweet Dragon, please inquire here about him. Thank you for choosing adoption.
We'll also keep you updated on Oliver's adoption status with email updates.
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Oliver

Siamese

Male, Young
National City, CA
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
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Oliver is a cute and playful 18 month old Full bred Siamese Cat. He loves alot of attention. Got him as a gift since he was 8 weeks old (during Covid) but unfortunately we all have busy schedules with work and school so we are not able to attend to all his needs.
We'll also keep you updated on Stormi's adoption status with email updates.
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Stormi

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 3 mos
San Diego, CA
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Not good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Stormi is a very special girl. She is beautiful, smart, loving, confident, and head strong. She loves being around people and lounging around the house with you. On a lazy day you will find her curled up on your lap or passed out on her cat tree. She can also be a little temperamental and would do best with someone who understands cat body language and can respect her boundaries. We would be happy to discuss this with you in detail but an experienced cat owner would be best for this girl. When Stormi's body language and cues are observed and respected she does very well and can be a great companion. She tends to be happiest in larger spaces so she can retreat to her own area when she's feeling overstimulated. She would also benefit from some outdoor access (if this can be done in a safe way). This special girl has been through a lot and deserves a chance at a forever home. Please reach out if you are interested in learning more about her.
We'll also keep you updated on Orange Chicken aka "Orange"'s adoption status with email updates.
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Orange Chicken aka "Orange"

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 4 mos
La Jolla, CA
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Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered,
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Loveable Orange is 5 years old and looking for love. He has a lot of conditions for his care so the chance of finding him the right home is slim, but we have to try. He is just too sweet to be living in a cage. He deserves to be a housecat. We will be lucky if we can just find a homeowner who lives nearby and isn't going to panic if cat urine happens outside the box. Cat spraying is something that can be resolved with patience. That said, frequent vet visits may be required to rule out health issues with any cat who urinates outside the box. It's more work, but we can promise you Orange is worth it. He's exceptionally loving. Orange had been a gentle roommate to our 20-year-old resident cats but had to move into a cage because he started spraying when some of the younger cats picked on him. He's content to spend most of the day and night in a cage, but we don't like to see him living his life in there and not getting the pets and lap-time he deserves. [UPDATE: he's getting out of the cage more often and enjoying the "first shift" and "last shift" in the big yard with his best feline friend, Boots. His situation is no longer desperate. He could live out the rest of his life here and be happy. We still want to consider a better situation, but he's got a pretty good life now and he and Boots are so bonded, we'd hate to separate them.] We named this cutie "Orange Chicken", because he isn't very brave. He runs from confrontation and cries like he's being murdered at the slightest threat of aggression. Because he's so confrontation-averse, we have to force him to go out in the yard to stretch his legs and we have to remove most of the other cats. Thankfully he has a few feline friends he isn't afraid of and he likes the dogs. Did we mention he's a BIG chicken? At 14lbs, he could stand to be more bold, but it isn't his nature. He is a gentle soul. Orange likes the company of gentle cats but that doesn't mean he won't spray around them. He will not like losing his home and his friendships with the dogs and passive cats he's grown to love only to find himself in a situation where he still feels threatened by other cats. We won't do that to him. He will have to decide if a new home is the right home for him and we have to know he will be returned to us if he exhibits stressed out behavior. Orange loves adult people. If we look at him, he start purring loudly in anticipation of pets. While he loves being around people, he's afraid of kids and loud people/noises. Requirements for his health: 3 Luckydog-approved raw meals per day detoxification supplements added to each meal raw meaty bones (fed with supervision 3-7 times/wk) to keep his teeth clean lots of love very clean house with no clutter (pee is hard to find and clean when there is clutter) fragrance-free environment (any chemicals like bleach should also be avoided) daily brushing Special care at meal times. We think he has megaesophagus, but he's been doing well with treatment. He got very sick after being vaccinated, so he cannot be vaccinated again. He will have to remain on our immune-supportive diet and supplements to help ensure a healthy life without further vaccination. Because his health is at risk, he will be placed as a long-term foster or co-owned kitty so we can be sure his health insurance remains in effect and he gets the care he needs for life. We need to run this by his insurance to make sure we do everything by the book since he has existing conditoins which woulld not be covered by a new policy. If you were planning to raise a cat holistically, and you already live fragrance-free, you would likely be able to add him to your life without much trouble. We realize meeting his conditions is a lot to ask of any adopter so he will likely be with us for life. We just want to put it out there in case the perfect situation arises and it makes sense to move him. We know it is a long shot but we wanted to give Orange a chance to have more attention. Thanks for rescuing!
We'll also keep you updated on Bobbin's adoption status with email updates.
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Bobbin

Maine Coon

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
La Jolla, CA
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Not good with kids, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Bobbin is a gorgeous 2 year old kitty with the most beautiful patterns! She was originally rescued in Hawaii when she was just 9 weeks old. She has had urinary issues (crystals) and behavioral litter box problems in the past that have been taken care of while she was in our care! Bobbin is a funny girl. She can co-exist with the other cats, but she gets over it real fast! She is spunky, loves to play, and would love to be queen of the castle. September 10, 2024, 12:17 am

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Miracle Foundation SD

San Diego, CA 92101

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Femme Felines

San Diego, CA 92101

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Namastray

San Diego, CA 92103

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Smittens Rescue

San Diego, CA 92104

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Got Love? Get Purrs!

San Diego, CA 92104

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Community Cat Foundation

San Diego, CA 92113

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SIN FALTA RESCATES ROSARITO

San Diego, CA 92113

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San Diego Humane Society - San Diego Campus

5500 Gaines Street, San Diego, CA 92110

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

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Animal Donation Advocate (San Diego)

San Diego, CA 92116

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SARA FORD FOUNDATION~RESCUE GROUP

Sara Ford Foundation~RESCUE GROUP, San Diego/North County, San Diego/North County, CA 92108

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