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

Cats up for adoption near Cerritos, CA

600 cats and kittens are waiting for homes at 21 rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Cerritos. 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 Cerritos, 256 kittens, 128 young cats, 174 adults and 38 seniors. Most are domestic shorthairs and other mixed breeds, but you'll also find Siamese cats.

1. Dixie a Senior

Senior · Female · Tabby (short coat) · 2 mi from Cerritos

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.

2. Dixie

Senior · Female · Tabby (short coat) · 2 mi from Cerritos

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.

3. Koni

Young · Female · Siamese (short coat) · 3 mi from Cerritos

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

4. Savanna

Young · Female · Bengal / Tabby / Mixed (short coat) · 3 mi from Cerritos

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

5. Fiona AKA Silly Goose

Adult · Female · Turkish Van (short coat) · 3 mi from Cerritos

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

6. Precious

Adult · Female · Calico / Turkish Van / Mixed (short coat) · 3 mi from Cerritos

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

7. Pepper Jack

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

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

8. Savanah

Young (8 months) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 4 mi from Cerritos

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.

9. Westley

Kitten (3 months 30 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 4 mi from Cerritos

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

10. Flower

Kitten (3 months 3 days) · Female · Domestic Medium Hair / Mixed (medium coat) · 4 mi from Cerritos

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

11. Quicksilver

Kitten (5 months 6 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 4 mi from Cerritos

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

12. Odysseus

Kitten (6 months) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 4 mi from Cerritos

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

13. Trouble

Young (8 months) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 4 mi from Cerritos

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

14. Tootsie

Young (8 months) · Female · Tortoiseshell / Mixed (short coat) · 4 mi from Cerritos

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

15. Kitten Calypso

Kitten (4 months 21 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 8 mi from Cerritos

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

16. Mitzi

Adult (1 year) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 8 mi from Cerritos

Hi, my name is Mitzi. I am a very friendly girl, so I think I had a home once. I wandered into a yard, and the lady thought her dogs might hurt me, so she brought me to SBACC. I am a very active cat who still has lots of kitten energy. I love to run around, explore, and play. I am also talkative and will let you know when I want something. In addition to being friendly, I am affectionate and enyoy being held and cuddled. Some people might say I am the purrfect cat, so I expect to find my forever home very, very soon. And, BTW, I am also pretty cute.

  • Good with cats
  • House-trained

17. Taylor

Adult (1 year) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 8 mi from Cerritos

Hi, my name is Taylor. I was left behind when my person moved, and I spent weeks hanging out in a backyard. She noticed something strange on my nose and was not sure whether it was an injury or an infection, but she did not want it to get worse, so she brought me to SBACC. The vet checked me out and even did a skin biopsy, which showed no parasitic infections, but they said I probably had flea or other insect bites. It is taking me a little while to get used to life at SBACC, and I am just starting to emerge from the cubby that I have been hiding in. I am a really friendly cat, and I like people and pets. I am not looking my best right now because of my nose injury, but it is starting to get better, and I know I will be looking great pretty soon. I am hoping for a forever home before the holidays.

  • Good with cats
  • House-trained

18. Bella

Adult (5 years 2 months) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Calico / Mixed (medium coat) · 8 mi from Cerritos

Hi, my name is Bella. I was rescued from an overcrowded shelter and brought to SBACC. It was obvious that I was very pregnant, and I delivered six kittens in my foster home the very next day. Sadly, one of them did not survive, but the other five have grown into happy, healthy kittens and will soon be ready for their forever homes. I took very good care of my kittens, but I am now done with motherhood and ready to be loved and pampered in my own home. My foster Mom says that I am the sweetest cat you will ever meet. I am very vocal and love to chat with my people, always letting you know when I want attention. More than anything, I love curling up in your lap and soaking up all the cuddles I can get. If you are looking for a loving companion who wants to be by your side, I am the perfect lap cat and will happily keep you company every chance I get.

  • Good with cats
  • House-trained

19. Kitten Latte

Kitten (3 months 23 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 8 mi from Cerritos

Hi, my name is Latte. I was eight weeks old when an SBACC volunteer rescued me from the wheel well of a car. After coming to SBACC I went to a foster home with another orphaned kitten. I am a shy but affectionate boy. I will hide when I’m feeling insecure. Once I warm up to my environment I become a sweet and affectionate kitty. I like to play and would love to cuddle up next to you and I purr when I am happy. I never scratch or bite and I am good with other cats and kids! I would do best in a quiet home and with someone with patience who will wait for me to come out of my shell and be the loving kitten that I am.

  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Kitten Latte fromFriends of the Seal Beach Animal Care CenterSeal Beach, Ca · listed Oct 19

20. Lenore Dove

Adult (5 years) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 8 mi from Cerritos

Hi, my name is Lenore Dove, and I am a survivor. I had been abused, but luckily I was rescued and brought to SBACC. Someone who feeds feral cats found me. I had been dumped in a colony of ferals, and she knew I was in bad shape and did not belong there. I had a severely damaged eye that ruptured and had to be removed, and I had bruising on my abdomen and chest that looked like I had been kicked. I also had sores and scabs on my neck and head. I am a bit shy and timid, but I warm up quickly to quiet, gentle people. The people who care for me at SBACC say I am very sweet. I am hoping to find a home where I will be safe and loved forever and ever.

  • House-trained
Adopt Lenore Dove fromFriends of the Seal Beach Animal Care CenterSeal Beach, Ca · listed Oct 16

Rescues and shelters near Cerritos

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

  • Orange County Animal Care CenterOrange, CA · 150 cats · 12 mi from Cerritos
  • South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control CenterLos Angeles, CA · 61 cats · 18 mi from Cerritos
  • Harbor Animal Care and Control CenterSan Pedro, CA · 59 cats · 15 mi from Cerritos
  • Long Beach Animal Care ServicesLong Beach, CA · 51 cats · 6 mi from Cerritos
  • Friends of the Seal Beach Animal Care CenterSeal Beach, Ca · 44 cats · 8 mi from Cerritos
    How to adopt from Friends of the Seal Beach Animal Care Center

    We have an application process and an adoption contract. Fees for dogs are $120, puppies $150, cats over 6 months and under 5 years $75, cats over 5 years $50, kittens $115. We require that adopted dogs be kept indoors at night and when people are home, and all members of the family, including other dogs must meet the dog. For cats, we require that they be indoor only and that the adopter not declaw them.

  • Los Angeles County Animal Control - CarsonGardena, CA · 42 cats · 12 mi from Cerritos
  • Irvine Animal Care CenterIrvine, CA · 35 cats · 24 mi from Cerritos
  • North Central Animal Care and ControlLos Angeles, CA · 33 cats · 17 mi from Cerritos
  • Helen Sanders Cat Protection and Welfare SocietySeal Beach, CA · 24 cats · 8 mi from Cerritos
    How to adopt from Helen Sanders Cat Protection and Welfare Society

    Adoption application, adoption contract, no declawing, indoors only. All cats are s/n'd prior to adoption. Fees range from $75 to $125

  • Los Angeles County Animal Control - DowneyDowney, CA · 23 cats · 5 mi from Cerritos
  • Peter Zippi Fund For AnimalsHermosa Beach, CA · 15 cats · 19 mi from Cerritos
    How to adopt from Peter Zippi Fund For Animals

    By Appointment, 7 days a week. Please call (310) 379-1264 Open Adoptions: Thursdays - 5pm to 7pm, VCA Coast Animal Hospital Sundays - 1pm to 3pm, VCA Coast Animal Hospital Please call (310) 379-1264 the day before to confirm that a volunteer will be at these locations. Adoption Fees: up to 6 months of age: $110.00 6 to 12 months of age: $85.00 Cats older than 1 year: $60.00 Over 5 years old to qualified person over 60 years old is free. Requirements: A personal interview by an adoption counselor, preferably with all family members. We also have an adoption questionaire to fill out prior to being approved. A home visit may be required. Adopters agree to keep cat(s) inside (unless approved for outside) and to not declaw.

  • The TNR ProjectMonrovia, CA · 14 cats · 20 mi from Cerritos
    How to adopt from The TNR Project

    . Meet & Greet Appointment or Adoption Event . Fill Out Adoption Application . If Approved, 2-Week Trial & Rehoming Fee . Home Delivery

  • Los Angeles County Animal Control - Baldwin ParkBaldwin Park, CA · 9 cats · 17 mi from Cerritos
  • The Cat CoveLong Beach, CA · 8 cats · 4 mi from Cerritos
    How to adopt from The Cat Cove

    All adoptions require an adoption application, interview, contract and adoption donation.

  • Kindness2Cats IncBuena Park, CA · 7 cats · 2 mi from Cerritos
    How to adopt from Kindness2Cats Inc

    Adoption Questionnaire must be completed. Meet and Greet with cat and potential adopter(s). Home visit with potential adopter(s). Sign Adoption Contract. Deliver cat to adopter's home.

Adopting a cat in Cerritos

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 Cerritos

How many cats are up for adoption in Cerritos?

As of October 29, 2026, 600 cats and kittens are listed for adoption within 25 miles of Cerritos, California, by 21 rescues and shelters. The list is updated every day.

Where can I adopt a cat in Cerritos?

The rescues with the most cats near Cerritos right now are Orange County Animal Care Center (Orange, CA), South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center (Los Angeles, CA) and Harbor Animal Care and Control Center (San Pedro, CA). Each cat above has the rescue's phone number and website.

Are there kittens for adoption in Cerritos?

Yes. 256 kittens are up for adoption within 25 miles of Cerritos.

How do I adopt a cat in Cerritos?

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.