Kid-Friendly Cats for Adoption in Jonesboro, AR: 8 Cats Good with Children
By Cats of the Day · Updated

Rescues and shelters within 100 miles of Jonesboro have 8 kid-friendly cats up for adoption. Here are all 8, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.
Every cat on this page has been marked by their rescue as good with children, usually because they've lived with kids in a foster home.
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1. Lovey
Adult (2 years 1 month) · Female · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 79 mi from Jonesboro




Lovey showed up as a stray and the owner cared for her until she developed breathing problems from the dander and could not keep her. She has been both indoors and outdoors. She is a little shy at first but warms up quickly and very receptive to human interaction. She is litter box trained and good with other cats. She is more on the laid back side.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
2. Pocket
Adult (1 year 7 months) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 79 mi from Jonesboro




Pocket came to us from a home that just had too many cats. She had calicivirus as a kitten and as a result her right eye is cloudy. This doesn't appear to slow her down any or bother her. We know that she is good with other cats and has been both inside and outside. Pocket is also litterbox trained and spayed. She is a petite little thing and is as sweet as can be!
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
3. Joey
Young (1 year 2 months) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 79 mi from Jonesboro



Little Joey is such an easy-going, calm and gentle soul. He has only been outdoors but is doing pretty well in the shelter setting and really enjoys being out on our catio. Joey gets along with other felines as well as dogs and would probably do well with kids. He loves to be held and may even make a good lap cat.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
4. Sasha
Adult (2 years 2 months) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 79 mi from Jonesboro





Sasha has big, beautiful Golden-green eyes. That is the first thing you notice about her. Then you see that she is a petite little thing and extremely friendly. Sasha loves people and snuggles - she is a lap cat for sure! She came to us from a home with too many cats, but she received a lot of good care in the home. She is very good with other cats but is not a fan of dogs. Sasha is litter box trained and has only been inside. She will make a great pet for any home looking to spoil a deserving kitty.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- No dogs
- House-trained
5. Darcy
Kitten (5 months 30 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (medium coat) · 79 mi from Jonesboro





Darcy is one of 5 kittens we rescued after the mama cat died. They haven't received much care before now, so they are a little hissy, but they are thriving and doing well. She just wants to be loved, but is still figuring out how to accept human affection. She will be a little shy at first, but she is really coming around and allowing pets. Darcy does well with other cats and would probably adapt to dogs as well. She is litter box trained and spayed.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
6. Dexter
Kitten (6 months) · Male · Domestic Medium Hair / Russian Blue / Mixed (medium coat) · 79 mi from Jonesboro





Dexter is one of 5 kittens we rescued after the mama cat died. They haven’t received much care before now, so they are a little hissy, but they are thriving and doing well. He just wants to be loved, but is still figuring out how to accept human affection. He is really coming around and has stopped hissing and allows pets. Dexter does well with other cats and would probably adapt to dogs as well. He is litter box trained and neutered.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
7. Dario
Kitten (6 months) · Male · Domestic Medium Hair / Russian Blue / Mixed (medium coat) · 79 mi from Jonesboro




Dario is one of 5 kittens we rescued after the mama cat died. They haven’t received much care before now, so they are a little hissy, but they are thriving and doing well. It is so cute when he hisses at you then melts into your hand for pets. He just wants to be loved, but is still figuring out how to accept human affection. He is not aggressive in any way, just tries to act tough. He does well with other cats and would probably adapt to dogs as well. He is litter box trained and neutered. Dario and his brother Dexter are twins.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
8. Arlo
Adult (3 years 5 months) · Male · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 79 mi from Jonesboro




Arlo was an owner surrender - they developed health problems and could no longer care for him. He has been both indoors and outdoors and is litterbox trained. Arlo is very socialized and friendly. He's good with other cats and is very playful. He would make a great family pet. Arlo has a gorgeous swirl pattern on his fur and is just so handsome. You have to see for yourself!
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
Adopting a cat with children in Jonesboro
Bring the whole family to meet the cat before you adopt, and ask the rescue how the cat behaves around children your kids' ages.
Teach children to let the cat come to them, to stroke gently, and to leave the cat alone while it's eating, sleeping or using the litter box. Give the cat a high or quiet spot to retreat to.
Relaxed adult cats are often a better match for young children than kittens, which scratch and nip while they play.
Rescues with kid-friendly cats near Jonesboro
- Stone County Humane Society Inc.Mountain View, AR · 8 kid-friendly cats above
Questions about adopting kid-friendly cats in Jonesboro
How many kid-friendly cats are up for adoption in Jonesboro?
As of October 29, 2026, rescues and shelters within 100 miles of Jonesboro, Arkansas, have 8 kid-friendly cats up for adoption. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a kid-friendly cat in Jonesboro?
The rescues with the most kid-friendly cats near Jonesboro right now are Stone County Humane Society Inc. (Mountain View, AR). Each cat above has the rescue's phone number and website.
What kind of cat is best with kids?
A calm, confident cat that the rescue has seen around children. Adult cats are often easier than kittens with young kids, since their personalities are known and they play less roughly.
Listings are updated daily. Rescues are responsible for their own listings; a cat may have been adopted since this page was updated.