Whether you’re looking to add a new feline family member or you just want to spend some time with cats in the lounge, our adoptable cats are ready to meet you.
If you’re interested in adopting, browse the profiles on this page and fill out our adoption application. For more information on our current adoption process, please visit our Adoption Information page.
Looking for a working cat to help keep your barn, garden, or vineyard rodent-free? Visit our Adopting a Working Cat page.
Note that we limit adoptions of Adult cats to within 20 miles of San Jose. Kittens can be adopted by families in the general Bay Area.
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Featured Cat: Tim McPaw
Say howdy to our very own Tim McPaw! This gentle cowboy and loving cat started out life on the streets, but decided to embrace the simple life of a pampered house cat with open paws. He simply adores receiving massages and basking in the undivided attention of his human companions. Like many stoic men of the west, he does not seek the limelight. He is a kitty of habit and needs plenty of time in new spaces until he is ready to ride out in the open. If you're part of his posse, you can expect to get that knowing nod of approval when skies are calm.
Tim is easily entertained by looking at the birds and squirrels through windows. He also runs up and down the staircase and doesn’t mind some quality play time with a wand toy or chasing balls around! His favorite toy is a mouse that shakes. He likes to end the day snuggled up in bed with his humans, his gentle rumbling purrs serving as a sleep soundtrack. If you want the gentle but assured presence of a loving and loyal fella who is dressed for the CMAs year round, consider Tim McPaw.
Cats at The Dancing Cat — Meet in Person
Some of our cats are in residence at The Dancing Cat, our cat adoption lounge. If you are interested in adopting, please fill out an adoption application to start this process.
Cats in Foster Homes
Some of our cats current reside in loving foster homes. If you are interested in adopting any of these cats, please fill out an adoption application to start this process. Some can be met in person and others via zoom.
Kittens
Kittens need to be paired with another kitten to aid in socialization. Fill out an adoption application to meet these and other kittens we have in our foster homes.
All kittens 5 months or younger must be adopted with a buddy. The buddy can be a litter-mate, or they can be adopted into a home with another young kitten or cat. For information about why we adopt in pairs, read here about single kitten syndrome.
FIV+ Cats
From time to time we host cats that have tested positive for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), which causes a weakening of a cat’s immune system. Most cats that have FIV live a long, normal lives, both in quality and longevity. They just need to be monitored for infections and dental issues.
The virus is not transmissible to other cats except through deep bite wounds, blood, or inherited from their mother. FIV+ cats can live in multi-cat household without resident cats contracting the virus. As their immune system can be sensitive, their health (infections and dental issues) should be monitored a little more closely than most non-FIV cats.
We are following policies set by national animal rescue organizations and accredited veterinary medicine universities. For more information, refer to the UC Davis FIV page and the Best Friends FIV page.