Cats for Adoption in Kern County, CA: 7 Cats Looking for a Home
By Cats of the Day · Updated

65 cats and kittens are waiting for homes at 5 rescues and shelters within 50 miles of the middle of Kern County. Here are 7 of the newest arrivals, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.
Of the cats up for adoption within 50 miles of the middle of Kern County, 38 kittens, 10 young cats, 11 adults and 6 seniors. Most are domestic shorthairs and other mixed breeds, in every color and personality.
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1. Wednesday
Young · Female · Domestic Medium Hair / Mixed (medium coat)




Wednesday came to Paw Parent with her brother Jagger. They were found by the police abandoned in an apartment after their people had gotten evicted. We were called and could not say now and scrambled to make room for them. It took them a while to settle in and get used to their new surroundings but have warmed up very well. Wednesday is still a little shy but loves to snuggle on a lab when things are calm and quiet. They are only about a year old and so gorgeous with their golden eyes and luscious coats. it would be great if they could find a home together but it is not a must. She weighs abut 10 pounds, is spayed, vaccinated and microchipped and ready to be part of a new family. Please call 661-7240-0642 or email us at pawparent@gmail.com if you would like to met her and her brother.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
2. Jagger
Young · Male · Domestic Medium Hair / Mixed (medium coat)




Jagger came to Paw Parent with his sister Wednesday. They were left behind by people who had gotten evicted and were found by the police. We were called and couldn't say no and scrambled to make room for them. It took them a while to settle in and gain trust. Wednesday still is a little shy but once you sit and let her come to you she loves to snuggle on your lab. Both of them are absolutely gorgeous, with their golden eyes and lucious coat. Jagger is the larger than her and weighs 13 pounds. He likes to get petted and will try to reward you with love bites. :) It would be great if they could get adopted together but it is not a must.He is about a year old, neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.Please call 661-724-0642 or email us at pawparent@gmail.com
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
3. Loki
Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat)




Loki cam to Paw Parent with his mom and 5 siblings, all of them pitch black. We were only able to distinguish them by putting different collars on them. Loki tends to be very shy like his mom and needs time to get to know you, but he is sweet and gentle. He would love to find a home with one of his siblings. He is 5 months old, neutered, up to date on all his shots and microchipped.Please call 661-724-0642 or email us at pawparent@gmail.com if you would like to make him part of your life.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
4. Lola
Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat)




Lola came to Paw Parent with her 5 siblings and mom. All of them pitch black! The only way to tell them apart is by the different collars they are wearing :) Lola is incredibly sweet and loves a good belly rub. Her favorite past time is playing with her siblings and taking a nap. She would love to find a home with another kitten or cat present or even better with one of her siblings.She is 5 months old, spayed, vaccinated and has a microchip. She is ready to join her new family. Will it be yours? Please call 661-724-0642 or email us at pawparent@gmail.com if you would like to meet her.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
5. Kenya
Kitten · Domestic Medium Hair (medium coat)




Little Kenya and her 5 siblings were born on a patio to a stray mom, herself almost a kitten still. The people whose patio it was could not bring them inside and were calling around to rescues for help. We made arrangements and were able to welcome them and their mother to Paw Parent. All of her siblings and her mother are pitch-black like herself. She is the only one of her siblings that is distinguishable from them by her coat. Her coat is medium length while all her siblings have short coats. Kenya is the runt of the litter and cutest little thing. She loves to be cuddled and a good belly rub. It would be fabulous if she could find a home together with one of her siblings.She is 5 months old, neutered, up to date with all her shots and microchipped.She is ready to brighten up someone's life. Please call 661-724-0642 or email us at pawparent@gmail.com if you would like to meet her.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
6. Lily
Kitten · Female · Domestic Medium Hair (medium coat)




Lili came to Paw Parent with her 5 siblings and mom. All of them pitch black! The only way to tell them apart is by the different collars they are wearing :) Lily is incredibly sweet and affectionate and loves to have her belly rubbed. Her favorite past time is playing with her siblings and taking a nap. She would love to find a home with another kitten or cat present or even better with one of her siblings.She is 5 months old, spayed, vaccinated and has a microchip. She is ready to join her new family. Will it be yours? Please call 661-724-0642 or email us at pawparent@gmail.com if you would like to meet her.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
7. Rambo
Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat)




Rambo and his 5 siblings were born on a patio to a stay mom, herself almost a kitten still. The people whose patio it was could not bring them inside and were calling around to rescues for help. We made arrangements and were able to welcome them and their mother to Paw Parent. All of his siblings and his mother are pitch-black and only distinguishable with different colored collars. Rambo is very playful and friendly and loves a good belly rub. He would love to find ha home with another cat or kitty already present or even better with one of his siblings.He is 3 months old, neutered, up to date with all his shots and microchipped.He is ready for his new forever home. Please call 661-724-0642 or email us at pawparent@gmail.com if you would like to meet him.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
Rescues and shelters near Kern County
The rescues with the most cats listed within 50 miles of the middle of Kern County.
- Los Angeles County Animal Control - LancasterLancaster, CA · 30 cats
- Kern Co Animal Control Dept - BakersfieldBakersfield, CA · 15 cats
- Bakersfield Animal Care CenterBakersfield, CA · 11 cats
- Paw ParentLancaster, CA · 7 cats
How to adopt from Paw Parent
After someone has found a pet of her or his liking on our site and contacted us we will make sure to get back to that person as soon as possible. We require a potential adopter to fill out an application. If the application is satisfactory we will contact the prospective new parent to set up a time to meet with the pet. We also do home checks to make sure that the house or apartment the pet will go to is safe. The pet will be brought to your home at the time of the home check and if everything looks goes well the pet will be left with you. We are asking for an adoption fee and we also will have you sign a contract. We allow a two week trial period during which the money will be refunded if it turnes out to not be a match. After the two week period the adoption fee is not refundable.
- Kern River Valley ShelterLake Isabella, CA · 2 cats
Cities and towns in Kern County
- Bakersfield 713
- Delano 400
- Arvin 76
- Rosamond 227
- Lamont 65
- California City 39
- Tehachapi 76
- Golden Hills 76
- Bear Valley Springs 76
- Mojave 79
- Frazier Park 166
- Weedpatch 65
Adopting a cat in Kern County
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 Kern County
How many cats are up for adoption in Kern County?
As of October 29, 2026, 65 cats and kittens are listed for adoption within 50 miles of the middle of Kern County, California, by 5 rescues and shelters. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a cat in Kern County?
The rescues with the most cats near Kern County right now are Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster (Lancaster, CA), Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield (Bakersfield, CA) and Bakersfield Animal Care Center (Bakersfield, CA). Each cat above has the rescue's phone number and website.
Are there kittens for adoption in Kern County?
Yes. 38 kittens are up for adoption within 50 miles of the middle of Kern County.
How do I adopt a cat in Kern County?
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.