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Cats for Adoption in Brea, CA: 20 Cats Looking for a Home

Cats up for adoption near Brea, CA

1,323 cats and kittens are waiting for homes at 23 rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Brea. Here are the 20 nearest, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.

Of the cats up for adoption within 25 miles of Brea, 707 kittens, 367 young cats, 197 adults and 48 seniors. Most are domestic shorthairs and other mixed breeds, but you'll also find Siamese and Bengal cats.

1. Coco

Kitten · Female · Calico (short coat) · 7 mi from Brea

This beautiful girl is not only friendly, but she’s absolutely adorable and sweet. She is approximately 12 weeks old and ready for a home for more information fochp.org

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Coco fromFriends of Orange County's Homeless PetsMenifee, CA · listed Oct 6

2. Tux

Kitten · Female · Tuxedo (short coat) · 7 mi from Brea

Tux — 12‑Week‑Old Female Kitten
Tux is a beautiful black‑and‑white girl with the sweetest personality. She is a little shy at first, but once she feels safe, she quickly shows her affectionate side — purring, playing, and following you around like a tiny shadow.
Tux loves gentle attention and will thrive in a calm home where she can build trust and show off her loving nature. She is curious, bright, and ready to grow into a wonderful companion.
For more information or to submit an adoption application, visit FOCHP.org.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Tux fromFriends of Orange County's Homeless PetsMenifee, CA · listed Aug 30

3. Pharoah

Young · Male · Domestic Medium Hair (medium coat) · 8 mi from Brea

Pharoah is a DMH Black kitten who is approximately 5 to 6 months old. He was surrendered to us. He likes to play, enjoys pet time, and is a very chill dude. He's a healthy and happy kitten looking for his forever family.

The adoption fee is 250.00. If you are interested in adopting this cat/kitten, please send all inquiries to pardonmeinc@yahoo.com. No phone calls please. All kittens/cats are FIV/Felv tested negative; spayed/neutered; up to date vaccines; de-wormed; microchipped with registration; flea/mite treatment application as needed.

*FOSTER HOMES NEEDED*

Read more about Pharoah

We are always looking for loving foster homes! Please contact us at pardonmeinc@yahoo.com if you would be interested in fostering. KK

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Pharoah fromPardon... Me Inc.Chino Hills, CA · listed Sep 26

4. Panther

Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 8 mi from Brea

Panther is a DSH Black kitten who was born on July 3, 2026. He was found alone and had obviously just been born. He was first tube fed and them bottle fed and is now ready to be placed. He loves to play, enjoys pet time, and sleeping with his foster mom under the covers. He's a healthy and happy kitten looking for his forever family.
The adoption fee is 250.00. If you are interested in adopting this cat/kitten, please send all inquiries to pardonmeinc@yahoo.com. No phone calls please. All kittens/cats are FIV/Felv tested negative; spayed/neutered; up to date vaccines; de-wormed; microchipped with registration; flea/mite treatment application as needed.
*FOSTER HOMES NEEDED*
We are always looking for loving foster homes! Please contact us at pardonmeinc@yahoo.com if you would be interested in fostering.

Read more about Panther

KK

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
Adopt Panther fromPardon... Me Inc.Chino Hills, CA · listed Sep 26

5. Priya

Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Tortoiseshell (short coat) · 8 mi from Brea

Priya is a Dilute Gray Torti kitten who was born approximately April 22, 2026. She and her sibling were found at approximately 2 weeks under a shed and were bottle fed until ready to be placed. She loves to play and enjoys pet time. She's a healthy and happy kitten looking for her forever family.

The adoption fee is 250.00. If you are interested in adopting this cat/kitten, please send all inquiries to pardonmeinc@yahoo.com. No phone calls please. All kittens/cats are FIV/Felv tested negative; spayed/neutered; up to date vaccines; de-wormed; microchipped with registration; flea/mite treatment application as needed.

*FOSTER HOMES NEEDED*

Read more about Priya

We are always looking for loving foster homes! Please contact us at pardonmeinc@yahoo.com if you would be interested in fostering.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Priya fromPardon... Me Inc.Chino Hills, CA · listed Aug 6

6. Koni

Young · Female · Siamese (short coat) · 10 mi from Brea

Koni is a stunning Lilac Point Siamese! Koni has the most engaging charming personality! She is super playful but loves her human as much as her toys. She very distinct lilac point marking and the most amazing blue eyes. She is all that and a bag of chips! You have it all with Koni. She is a one in a million beautiful affectionate girl!

She loves her Bengal friend Savanna and would love to go to her forever home with her friend Savanna!

  • Good with cats
Adopt Koni fromKindness2Cats IncBuena Park, CA · listed Oct 27

7. Savanna

Young · Female · Bengal / Tabby / Mixed (short coat) · 10 mi from Brea

Savanna is one beautiful girl! But don't let her looks fool you she is a very charming and loving girl. Savanna loves attention, is very affectionate, easily pick up and held and gets along well with other cats. Her favorite buddy is Koni and she would love to go to her forever home with her BFF!

  • Good with cats
Adopt Savanna fromKindness2Cats IncBuena Park, CA · listed Oct 27

8. Fiona AKA Silly Goose

Adult · Female · Turkish Van (short coat) · 10 mi from Brea

Fiona is truly an amazing girl! Her meow is more like the sound of a goose! lol She loves to talk and well throw her self down on the floor to demonstrate what an exhausting day she has had of course goose talking the whole time. This girl will entertain you for hours on end. She is one very awesome cat! Fiona is a big girl and is full of love that she would like to share with you!

Don't miss out on this one in a million girl! Her mom is Precious. Precious is so petite and Fiona is very large. Not sure how the genetics worked with this? lol

Adopt Fiona AKA Silly Goose fromKindness2Cats IncBuena Park, CA · listed Jun 10

9. Precious

Adult · Female · Calico / Turkish Van / Mixed (short coat) · 10 mi from Brea

Precious is a one in a million cat! Precious loves to be held and picked up. She loves to talk and welcome you to her day! Precious is a very petite girl that just wants to be your best furry friend. Very loving ana affectionate girl! Precious has 2 daughters Fiona and Darla.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
Adopt Precious fromKindness2Cats IncBuena Park, CA · listed Jun 10

10. Dixie a Senior

Senior · Female · Tabby (short coat) · 11 mi from Brea

Dixie would be the perfect companion for a senior person looking for a senior buddy. Call or text Ed for more information at 562-716-9878.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Dixie a Senior fromKindness2Cats IncBuena Park, CA · listed Jul 1Courtesy listing: Dixie a Senior's family is rehoming her through this rescue.

11. Dixie

Senior · Female · Tabby (short coat) · 11 mi from Brea

Dixie is a great 13-year-old companion for a senior person looking for a buddy. If want a cat to jump up on your bed a say good morning, Dixie is your girl.
Call or text Ed at 562-716-9878 for more information.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Dixie fromKitty KatchersSignal Hill, CA · listed Jul 1Courtesy listing: Dixie's family is rehoming her through this rescue.

12. Pepper Jack

Adult (1 year 4 months) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 16 mi from Brea

Pepper Jack is a sweet, gentle boy estimated to have been born May 25, 2025. He may be a little shy when you first meet him, but give him time and you’ll soon see his lovely personality shine. Pepper Jack absolutely loves face rubs and will reward you with the most adorable, loud purrs. He enjoys a peaceful environment, but don’t let his laid-back nature fool you—he still loves to play and have fun. Pepper Jack is looking for someone who will let him blossom at his own pace. If you’re looking for a mellow, affectionate companion, Pepper Jack may be your perfect match.

  • House-trained
Adopt Pepper Jack fromThe Cat CoveLong Beach, CA · listed Oct 11

13. Savanah

Young (8 months) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 16 mi from Brea

On Mother’s Day, Savannah was found on the front stoop of an apartment scared to death. Savanah had made it indoors and into an open mailbox to hide. That’s when the person who found her brought her home.

Read more about Savanah

The first two weeks, Savanah hid in the closet and under her bed. Since then, she has been spending more and more time in the living room with rescuer, the other cats, and a frenchie. She no longer hides! She’s NOT needy at all, doesn’t demand attention, and finally enjoys being pet and purrs easily. She cuddles up on the bed whenever she gets a chance. She’s a very sweet soul! No behavior concerns and is low/mid energy. She spends her time birdwatching from the windowsill. With just a bit of patience and love, she should warm up to any calm and loving home in no time.

This is a courtesy post for Savannah's finder. Please fill out an application if you are interested in adopting her and it will be sent to the finder so she can contact you.

  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Savanah fromThe Cat CoveLong Beach, CA · listed Sep 26Courtesy listing: Savanah's family is rehoming her through this rescue.

14. Westley

Kitten (3 months 30 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 16 mi from Brea

Westley was found all alone, barely surviving in a parking lot. He was very skinny and scared. Luckily he has discovered that life is worth living and now that he's learned to play, he rarely stops! He's still a bit shy, but he loves to purr, LOVES to be petted, and has the cutest chirpy meow! Westley is ready for his happily ever after with another kitty he can play and snuggle with.

Adopt Westley fromThe Cat CoveLong Beach, CA · listed Sep 25

15. Flower

Kitten (3 months 3 days) · Female · Domestic Medium Hair / Mixed (medium coat) · 16 mi from Brea

Flower is a very energetic young kitten who loves to play! She's very inquisitive and loves to explore when she's not busy zooming around. She loves to eat, enjoys being snuggled, and always has a lot to say! Flower needs to be adopted into a home with another young kitty she can play and cuddle with.

Adopt Flower fromThe Cat CoveLong Beach, CA · listed Sep 16

16. Quicksilver

Kitten (5 months 6 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 16 mi from Brea

Quicksilver is a beautiful silver tabby boy who was found all alone in a parking lot. We have no idea where he came from or how he got there, but we're glad he's safe. He's shy at first, and needs a patient family who will give him the time to bloom at his own pace. He loves to be petted and is crazy about treats! He'd love to be adopted into a home with his best friend Odysseus or another young kitty he can wrestle and snuggle with.

Adopt Quicksilver fromThe Cat CoveLong Beach, CA · listed Aug 16

17. Odysseus

Kitten (6 months) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 16 mi from Brea

Handsome kitten Odysseus was found roaming around outside a movie theater all by himself. It took us over a month to track down and catch our little epic adventurer! We were worried that he would be too old to learn to love humans, but he has decided to trade in his life of a wanderer for life as a pampered house cat. He's still a bit shy, but he LOVES being petted and has an amazing purr when you rub his cheeks and ears. He's a very playful and curious boy and would love to be adopted with his best friend Quicksilver or into a home with another young kitty he can snuggle and wrestle with.

Adopt Odysseus fromThe Cat CoveLong Beach, CA · listed Aug 16

18. Trouble

Young (8 months) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 16 mi from Brea

Looking for a little trouble in your life? The good kind, of course!

Meet
Trouble
, an adorable 8-month-old black kitten with a heart full of love and a personality that shines as bright as his green eyes. This sweet boy is affectionate, playful, and absolutely loves attention. In fact, even during his quarantine period, he can’t get enough pets, cuddles, and time with his caretaker!

As you can see from his photo, Trouble has plenty to say—mostly about how much he’d like someone to love him forever. ❤️

Read more about Trouble

Trouble is currently finishing up his two-week quarantine and will be ready to start meeting potential adopters in about a week. He’s looking for a family that will cherish him, spoil him with affection, and give him the forever home he deserves.

About Trouble:

• Approximately 8 months old

• Super affectionate and people-loving

• Playful, curious, and full of personality

• Gorgeous sleek black coat and striking eyes

• Ready for a lifetime of snuggles and companionship

  • House-trained
Adopt Trouble fromThe Cat CoveLong Beach, CA · listed Aug 4

19. Tootsie

Young (8 months) · Female · Tortoiseshell / Mixed (short coat) · 16 mi from Brea

Meet Tootsie!

Tootsie is a sweet, approximately 9-month-old girl who absolutely loves attention. She enjoys being petted, getting affection, and spending time with her people. Once she knows you’re there to give her some love, she’s happy to soak it all up!

But there’s something especially important about Tootsie— she needs a kitty friend in her forever home!

❤️

Tootsie is ready to find her forever family where she can be loved, spoiled, and continue having a feline friend by her side.

Could you be the forever home Tootsie has been waiting for?

  • House-trained
Adopt Tootsie fromThe Cat CoveLong Beach, CA · listed Aug 4

20. Kitten Calypso

Kitten (4 months 21 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 17 mi from Brea

Hi, my name is Calypso. I was four months old when I was rescued from an overcrowded shelter. Something was wrong with my eyes, they were tiny slits, and I could not see with them. It seems I was born that way, but the rest of me is fine. I had surgery to remove both my eyes, and now I am fully recovered and ready for my forever home. I may be a little timid when I first meet new people, but I like attention and pets. My lack of vision is not slowing me down one bit. I am a very active kitten, and I love to play and run around. I have no any trouble finding my food or my litter box. I just need a home where my things stay in the same place so I can find them. I have lots of love to give, and I hope to find a home soon.

  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Kitten Calypso fromFriends of the Seal Beach Animal Care CenterSeal Beach, Ca · listed Oct 25

Rescues and shelters near Brea

The rescues with the most cats listed within 25 miles of Brea.

Adopting a cat in Brea

Most rescues ask you to fill in an application, meet the cat, and pay an adoption fee that usually covers spaying or neutering, vaccinations and a microchip. Many are foster-based, so you'll often meet your cat in a volunteer's home rather than a shelter.

Senior cats are often the calmest companions and the slowest to find homes. If you'd like a settled, affectionate cat, ask the rescues about their older residents.

Kittens go quickly, especially in spring and summer. If you've fallen for one, contact the rescue soon, and think about adopting two: young cats keep each other company and out of mischief.

Questions about adopting a cat in Brea

How many cats are up for adoption in Brea?

As of October 29, 2026, 1,323 cats and kittens are listed for adoption within 25 miles of Brea, California, by 23 rescues and shelters. The list is updated every day.

Where can I adopt a cat in Brea?

The rescues with the most cats near Brea right now are Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter (Riverside, CA), Orange County Animal Care Center (Orange, CA) and City of Rancho Cucamonga Animal Shelter (Rancho Cucamonga, CA). Each cat above has the rescue's phone number and website.

Are there kittens for adoption in Brea?

Yes. 707 kittens are up for adoption within 25 miles of Brea.

How do I adopt a cat in Brea?

Pick a cat and contact the rescue or shelter looking after them. Most ask you to fill in an application, meet the cat, and pay an adoption fee that usually covers spaying or neutering, vaccinations and a microchip.

Listings are updated daily. Rescues are responsible for their own listings; a cat may have been adopted since this page was updated.