Senior Cats for Adoption in Merced, CA: 9 Older Cats Looking for a Home
Rescues and shelters within 100 miles of Merced have 33 senior cats up for adoption. Here are the 9 newest, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.
Senior cats are often the gentlest companions and the slowest to find homes. Many arrive at rescues after their owner died or moved into care, and they deserve a comfortable home for their golden years.
- All cats 1,499
- Kittens 820
- Adult Cats 642
- Kid-Friendly Cats 345
- Dog-Friendly Cats 253
- Long-Haired Cats 25
- Bonded Pairs 89
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1. Lilly
Lilly is a very sweet and loving cat who may be a little shy at first, so she would do best in a calm home without young children. She enjoys being petted on her own terms and would make a wonderful couch companion, keeping you company during quiet, cozy moments. Lilly has a little extra weight to love, but she's working toward a healthier lifestyle with a diet and exercise plan provided by the SPCA. She also has some dental issues and has already received dental care, although she may need additional treatment in the future. With a little patience, understanding, and lots of love, Lilly has so much affection to give and would love to find a family who will cherish her just the way she is.
2. Flemeth
Meet Flemeth!
Flemeth is a beautiful senior girl, approximately 9 years old, with a calm, independent personality and a story of resilience. After her longtime caregiver was displaced, Flemeth was left behind and sadly experienced abuse at the hands of neighbors. Thankfully, she was rescued and brought into our care, where she has been learning what it means to feel safe and loved.
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Flemeth is a gentle, low-maintenance companion who enjoys a peaceful environment and the freedom to do things at her own pace. She expresses affection in her own quiet way, preferring peaceful companionship over constant attention. As she has grown more comfortable in foster care, she has begun accepting gentle pets in her favorite cozy spots and showing increasing curiosity about the people around her. She also enjoys quietly exploring her surroundings, especially when she thinks nobody is watching!
One thing Flemeth absolutely adores is food, especially Churu treats! This sweet, toothless lady can always be persuaded to leave her favorite cozy spot for a tasty treat. She also enjoys the company of other cats and has a playful side that comes out when she feels comfortable.
Flemeth is looking for a patient, understanding adopter who will appreciate her independent nature and allow her to build trust at her own pace. She would make a wonderful companion for someone who finds joy in providing a safe, peaceful home and watching a once-frightened cat gradually blossom. After everything she has endured, Flemeth deserves a loving indoor home where she can finally enjoy the comfort, security, and kindness she has always deserved.
Could you be the person who gives Flemeth her happily ever after? Please complete an adoption application with Pink Paws for the Cause to be considered for adopting this special girl!
She is spayed, microchipped and up to date on her vaccines.
https://form.jotform.com/pinkpawsftc/adoption
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
3. Moochie
When Moochie came to us, he had just lost his home, his person, and his doggo best friend of 12 years... all in one day. He was understandably very confused and shut down. He spent a couple of days just hiding in a tiny cubby. As he settles in, he is blossoming into a sweet and playful guy. Despite being a senior, he plays with toys and likes to explore.
He is a little unsure of new environments, but he starts to purr and play after a few days. He would really love a home where he has a safe yard he can hang out in before coming inside to relax.
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Moochie will need someone who can read cat body language and let him dictate the pace of his adjustment. Sometimes he'll ask for pets and sometimes he really doesn't want them. He's good about communicating his desires but can get prickly if his boundaries are pushed too far. As soon as he realizes you understand his cues, he'll be the happiest guy.
Text Sadie: 209-352-3063
Apply to adopt: sonoracatrescue.net/adopt-now
4. Mack
Mack is affectionate, calm, loves to chill with his people, sleep on the bed next to you, and generally lounge around, though he can occasionally go bonkers playing with his favorite toys (catnip toys and feathered mice and wands). He can be alone for several hours, is quiet throughout the night, tends to follow when called with "come," and loves to be called "you're a good boy.” Mack loves to be brushed, especially gentle strokes on his cheeks from front to back, and to watch birds and squirrels from a comfy spot. Mack was adopted as a very young cat by the prior owner when he walked onto the school grounds where she worked.
Read more about Mack
He lived with two adult cats for about four years until they moved away and then with one young cat for about seven years until that cat passed away in October 2025. We adopted Mack through private rehoming when the prior owners moved away. Even though Mack lived with other cats in his prior family, we’ve been unsuccessful in getting Mack to accept our other cat, which is much smaller and more active. As our other cat is not a good candidate for adoption, we unfortunately need to find a good home for Mack. Mack is a very good cat who would do best in a quiet, loving, stable home, ideally with no other cats, or possibly with another cat of similar size and temperament. He also needs an experienced cat person who can read his body language and meet his needs, which can be managed by reading his cues and veterinary-prescribed food for constipation (wet and/or dry). Veterinary-prescribed food for constipation (wet and/or dry). Mack is an indoor-only cat, uses his litter box perfectly, keeps himself very well groomed and benefits from frequent brushings, and loves to scratch his litter tracking mat (soft honeycomb style). He is current on his rabies and FVRCP vaccines, microchipped, and prefers not to have his paws touched so lots of treats may help with nail trims. Mack is currently living in San Jose, CA 95127 For more information & an online application go to https://www.peninsulacatworks.org/adoption/cat.php?id=2313 [ts=1793257240&src=rg]
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
5. Shadow
Meet Shadow — A Sweet Girl Waiting for Her Second Chance Meet Shadow, a beautiful, silky-gray Russian Blue kitty with a quiet soul and a heart that’s just waiting to feel safe again. Shadow was recently returned through no fault of her own after her beloved human dad became ill and could no longer care for her. It has been a lot of change for this gentle girl, and right now she’s understandably shy, quiet, confused, and a little stressed by everything that has happened. Shadow will need a calm, patient home where she can take her time settling in and feel comfortable at her own pace. She may not be the kitty who immediately runs up to greet you, but with patience, kindness, and a little understanding, we hope she’ll discover that she is safe and loved again.
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What Shadow needs most is a second chance — a peaceful home where she can leave the uncertainty behind and spend the rest of her life being spoiled with love, affection, cozy comforts, and all the gentle attention she deserves. Sometimes the quietest kitties have the sweetest hearts. We’re hoping someone will look past Shadow’s initial shyness and see the wonderful companion she has the potential to become. Could you be the patient, loving person who gives Shadow the second chance she’s waiting for? ? Please note:Shadow is shown as a Russian Blue based solely on her appearance. We rarely take in purebred animals, so virtually all of them are a mix of several breeds. Do not make an adoption decision based only on our breed designation, especially if you are concerned about allergies. Shadow is shy and needs a quiet home with no young children. (The San Diego Humane Society offers a Shy Cat training class over Zoom.) For more information & an online application go to https://www.cathouseonthekings.com/adoption/cat.php?id=12390 [ts=1793257217&src=rg]
- No young kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
6. Sadie
senior cat that just had a dental done. Her teeth and gums are in good shape. No extractions needed. She just got a lions haircut for mats on her belly and hind legs. Super sweet. She purrs easily. Can be handled. Overweight at this time but hoping that will come down with more activity and diet.
- House-trained
7. Skittles
Meet Skittles: The Handsome Pirate! This sweet, chunky boy was sadly abandoned by his adopters after being adopted as a kitten. Fortunately, a kind Good Samaritan found him and brought him to safety. Skittles is a loving guy who has a big personality to match his 20-pound frame! Though he’s missing an eye (a true pirate look!), it doesn’t affect his vision or his ability to steal hearts. He’s a gentle soul who gets along well with other cats and is ready to find his forever home. Skittles will be undergoing a dental procedure to get him back to optimal health, and we’re committed to helping him shed a few pounds with a weight loss program as well as completed a senior panel, he received a clean bill of health from our vet.
Read more about Skittles
He is healed from his eye removal an is ready for his forever home. If you’re looking for a loving companion with a heart of gold loves to give little nibbles to show his love and appreciation, Skittles is your boy! He will need a veteran cat owner who understands kitties. Come meet this lovable pirate and give him the second chance he deserves! ?❤️ Please note:Skittles would do best as an only childSkittles needs a home with no dogs and no young children. For more information & an online application go to https://www.cathouseonthekings.com/adoption/cat.php?id=13568 [ts=1793257217&src=rg]
- No young kids
- Good with cats
- No dogs
- House-trained
8. Tvli
Meet Tvli (pronounced Tah-lee)
Tvli is a handsome 7-8-year-old boy looking for a quiet, loving forever home where he can truly thrive. He has been a cherished companion for the past four years, but due to unexpected financial hardship and housing insecurity, his family has made the heartbreaking decision to find him a new home.
Tvli has a few ongoing medical needs, including treatment for anxiety, urinary health, and skin allergies. His veterinarian has also recommended that he be the only pet in the home, as living with another cat has contributed to his stress and anxiety. In the right environment, he has every opportunity to be a happy, relaxed companion.
He may be a little shy when you first meet him, but give him some patience and understanding, and you'll gain a loyal best friend.
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Once Tvli trusts you, he is incredibly sweet, devoted, and loves being close to his person. A calm home where he can be the center of attention would be his dream. If you have a safe yard or enclosed outdoor space for him to explore, that would be an added bonus.
This decision has been made out of love and with Tvli's best interests at heart. We are hoping to find him the perfect home before we have to consider surrendering him to a shelter.
If you think you could give this wonderful boy the peaceful, loving life he deserves, please reach out to learn more about Tvli.
Please contact Angela at 510-909-6737 or takeakittenhome@gmail.com
Foster is Rosa H.
- No young kids
- Only cat
- No dogs
- House-trained
9. Kyle
Meet Kyle: a 13-year-old Turkish Van whose heart is as striking as her spots. When Kyle decides you're her person, she's all in - nuzzling into you, curling up in your lap, and coming to find you when she wants cuddles and pets. Thirteen years in, she knows exactly who she is: a sweet, devoted companion with a feisty streak.Kyle is what cat people lovingly call spicy. When she's overstimulated or her space is invaded, she'll say so with a scratch or a nip. She's on Prozac and it's helping a lot - she's noticeably gentler, and the scratching and biting are much less frequent. She needs a patient, cat-savvy person who can read her signals and give her room when she asks for it.
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In return you get a loyal, affectionate cat who loves deeply on her own terms.Her story is a love story. Kyle was adopted in Atlanta around 2014 by two roommates who fostered her, fell for her one-of-a-kind personality, and made her family. She's been with one of her original adopters ever since, moving from Atlanta to California, San Francisco to San Diego. These days she shares her home with two toddlers, and the noise and chaos of a busy household has become too much for her - she started scratching and biting, sometimes unprovoked, which isn't safe for her or the kids. This is a heartbreaking, loving rehoming, not a bad cat: in a calm environment, her soft side shines.A few important things:- Kyle is FeLV+. It hasn't caused her any medical issues, but she needs to be your only cat, or live only with other FeLV+ cats.- She needs a calm, adult-only home, or one with older children who understand and respect a cat's boundaries. No young children.- She's a senior special-needs girl who deserves a home that treasures her exactly as she is.Kyle is currently living in Palo Alto, CA 94301. If you have a quiet home, a patient heart, and a lap that's going unused, Kyle would love to meet you. Please note:Kyle is a Special Needs cat.Kyle needs a home with no young children. For more information & an online application go to https://www.peninsulacatworks.org/adoption/cat.php?id=2206 [ts=1793257240&src=rg]
- No young kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
- Special needs
Adopting a senior cat in Merced
Older cats are usually calm, affectionate and happy with a quiet home, which makes them a good match for older adults and first-time cat owners.
Ask the rescue about the cat's health and vet history. Many rescues charge less to adopt a senior cat.
Cats often live into their late teens, so a senior cat can be part of your family for years.
Rescues with senior cats near Merced
- Peninsula CatWorksSunnyvale, CA · 2 senior cats above
- The Cat House on the KingsParlier, CA · 2 senior cats above
- The SPCA for Monterey CountySalinas, CA · 1 senior cat above
- Pink Paws For The CauseLos Altos Hills, CA · 1 senior cat above
- Sonora Cat RescueSonora, CA · 1 senior cat above
- Kim's Nurturing Nest Animal Sanctuarydanville, CA · 1 senior cat above
- Community Concern for CatsWalnut Creek, CA · 1 senior cat above
Questions about adopting senior cats in Merced
How many senior cats are up for adoption in Merced?
As of October 29, 2026, rescues and shelters within 100 miles of Merced, California, have 33 senior cats up for adoption. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a senior cat in Merced?
The rescues with the most senior cats near Merced right now are Peninsula CatWorks (Sunnyvale, CA), The Cat House on the Kings (Parlier, CA) and The SPCA for Monterey County (Salinas, CA). Each cat above has the rescue's phone number and website.
How old is a senior cat?
Rescues usually list cats as seniors from about 10 years old. Many cats live to 15 or older, so an older cat can still have plenty of years ahead.
Listings are updated daily. Rescues are responsible for their own listings; a cat may have been adopted since this page was updated.