Kid-Friendly Cats for Adoption in Modesto, CA: 11 Cats Good with Children
Rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Modesto have 11 kid-friendly cats up for adoption. Here are all 11, 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. Yogi
When Yogi isn’t zooming around the house playing with his brother, he wants nothing more than to curl up on your chest and snuggle into your neck. He instantly loves everyone he meets. This boy craves constant human affection and will do anything to be involved in everything. That includes climbing people like trees! Because of this we have put nail caps on him. He knows now that he can’t climb people but he still likes to paw at our legs for attention. It’s very cute. He’s also very easy to put nail caps on, he just loves the attention. He should eventually grow out of the climbing though and no longer need the nail caps.
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Because of his clinginess he would love a home where his person is either retired or works at home. However, if he were adopted with his brother Boo Boo, he would likely be ok with being alone during the day. He’s great around other cats and would likely do very well with children and dogs. He’s confident and curious and has very little fear of anything. Whoever adopts this precious little guy is incredibly lucky!
If you would like to meet this kitty please fill out an online adoption application by clicking here or going to our website at www.catsupport.net. This is the first step in scheduling a meet & greet.
All of our cats and kittens have been spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and treated for parasites.
We hold adoption events every 1st & 3rd weekend at our Cat Adoption Center located inside of Petsmart at 5879 Lone Tree Way, Antioch/Brentwood border, CA. However, please follow our facebook page for possible schedule changes or special events. www.facebook.com/catsupportnetwork/
You can also visit our resident kitties at this location anytime during regular store hours. Meet & Greets and adoptions take place for these kitties 12-4pm daily.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
2. Boo Boo
Boo Boo is a quiet little guy but don’t let that fool you. He’s extremely friendly, curious, and outgoing. He’s obsessed with wand toys and can hear one being played with from anywhere in the house. He’s also fascinated by the vacuum and very curious about the dishwasher. He’s the kind of cat that tries to climb into everything. He’s very silly. He likes to cuddle on the couch or in bed, and when you pick him up he melts right into your arms. He loves wrestling with his brother and chasing his foster cat sisters around the house. He would really love being adopted with his brother. At the very least he needs one or two other cat companions.
Read more about Boo Boo
Boo Boo has FHV (feline herpes virus) which is very common among cats and not something that will affect his long term health. Stress or illness, especially when cats are young, can cause flare ups that result in cold like symptoms. They usually resolve in a week or two but for some cats like Boo Boo they can last longer. Boo Boo’s only lingering symptom is a weepy eye, but we are hopeful that once he settles into his forever home it will eventually go away. For some cats it can take many months to dry up. But not to worry, Boo Boo is very good about having his eye cleaned. In fact, he doesn’t have any bad habits that we’ve seen, he’s really just a very sweet, playful, and well mannered boy. He gets along very well with other cats and would likely do well with dogs and children too. Though the stress of a more active household might make his weepy eye take longer to resolve.
If you would like to meet this kitty please fill out an online adoption application by clicking here or going to our website at www.catsupport.net. This is the first step in scheduling a meet & greet.
All of our cats and kittens have been spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and treated for parasites.
We hold adoption events every 1st & 3rd weekend at our Cat Adoption Center located inside of Petsmart at 5879 Lone Tree Way, Antioch/Brentwood border, CA. However, please follow our facebook page for possible schedule changes or special events. www.facebook.com/catsupportnetwork/
You can also visit our resident kitties at this location anytime during regular store hours. Meet & Greets and adoptions take place for these kitties 12-4pm daily.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
3. Wynken
Wynken is young kitten with so much love to give. He is a 6 month old boy and is just a purr machine! He is playful and funny and likes to get attention. He will need a young kitty at home to play with. Wynken is great with my friendly and gentle dogs, and so sweet.
For more information or to arrange a meet & greet, email:
verleneanddavid@sbcglobal.net
Thank you for considering a rescued kitten!! HALO's cats and kittens can be seen at Pet Food Express in Antioch and Clayton.
Read more about Wynken
Antioch hours are Saturday and Sunday 10am-1:30pm (except the third Saturday, we do not have an adoption event). The Antioch store is located at 5829 Lone Tree Way, Suite B, Antioch, CA. Please bring your own carrier!
Clayton hours are every Saturday and Sunday, 10:30am-2pm. Clayton store is located at 5404 Ygnacio Valley Rd., Clayton, CA
For further information, please email the foster, or contacthalo@yahoo.com. To see more available HALO cats, please visit http://www.eccchalo.org
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
4. Beethoven
Meet Beethoven!
Beethoven is a handsome
black-and-white medium-haired tuxedo kitten
with one especially adorable feature—a
black “sleeve” on his left arm!
This confident little guy is
adventurous, social, playful, and always ready for fun
. He loves exploring, chasing toys, and being right in the middle of whatever is happening. Beethoven gets along wonderfully with
cats of all ages
, has been
raised with a large dog
, and
loves kids
, making him a fantastic family kitten.
He LOVES his BFF, Jeremy, and they would like to be adopted together!
And how did he get the name Beethoven? While exploring his foster home, he kept
running across the piano keys
Read more about Beethoven
, making his own music—and the name stuck!
If you're looking for a confident, outgoing kitten with a big personality and his own signature tuxedo style,
Beethoven may be your perfect match!
❤️
For more information or to arrange a meet & greet, email: verleneanddavid@sbcglobal.net
Thank you for considering a rescued kitten!! HALO's cats and kittens can be seen at Pet Food Express in Antioch. Antioch hours are Saturday and Sunday 10am-1:30pm (except the third Saturday, we do not have an adoption event). The Antioch store is located at 5829 Lone Tree Way, Suite B, Antioch, CA. Please bring your own carrier!
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
5. Jeremy
Jeremy is a sweetheart, and needs no invitation to get in your lap. That is his favorite spot. He is playful, loving anything with feathers and laser beams! He and his BFF, Beethoven, would love to be adopted together. Jeremy should be fine with dogs, as when he is at adoption and one wanders by, he doesn’t seem bothered. Kids would be great! For more information… verleneanddavid@sbcglobal.net. He will be at Pet Food Express, Brentwood, most weekends from 10am to 1:30pm.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
6. Mr. Beans
Meet Mr. Beans!
Mr. Beans is a sweet, sensitive boy who is learning to be brave like a cheetah! While he may be a little shy at first, every day he grows more confident and curious.
His favorite things include wrestling with his kitty friends, chasing toys, and soaking up the sunshine from a cozy window perch. Mr. Beans gets along wonderfully with cats of all ages and has also adjusted well to living with a large, cat-friendly dog.
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Because sudden movements and chasing can be scary for him, Mr. Beans would do best in a calm home with an experienced cat family who will give him the patience and time he needs to settle in at his own pace. Once he feels safe, you'll have a loyal companion who's well worth the wait.
He is neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, flea treated!
To learn more about Mr. Beans or to arrange a meet & greet, email mariward@comcast.net.
Thank you for considering a rescued kitten!! HALO's cats and kittens can be seen at Pet Food Express in Clayton.
Clayton hours are every Saturday and Sunday, 10:00am-1:30pm. Clayton store is located at 5404 Ygnacio Valley Rd.
Please bring your own carrier!
For further information, please email the foster, or contacthalo@yahoo.com. To see more of our cats and dogs, go to http://www.eccchalo.org
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
7. Aurora & Zelda
Looking for Our Forever Home!
Hi there! We’re two sweet little sisters searching for the perfect family to love us forever.
Our dream home must have:
❤️ Lots of love
Plenty of toys to chase
️Cozy places for naps
No grumps, please—we love happy people!
An indoor-only home where we’ll be safe
A little about us:
Sweet and affectionate
Certified lap cats
Playful and curious
✨ Beautiful tabby sisters who love being together
Come meet us most weekends at
Pet Food Express in Brentwood
from
10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
For more information, please email:
verleneanddavid@sbcglobal.net
Read more about Aurora & Zelda
We’re ready to fill your home with purrs, cuddles, and lots of love. Could you be our forever family?
HALO's cats and kittens can be seen at TWO Pet Food Express locations:
Antioch Pet Food Express
5829 Lone Tree Way
Slatten Ranch Shopping Center
Every Saturday & Sunday
10:30 am-1:30pm
(Except the 3rd Sat of the month, no adoption event that day).
Clayton Pet Food Express
5404 Ygnacio Valley Road
Clayton Valley Shopping Center
Every Saturday & Sunday
10:30 am-2:00pm
Please bring a carrier!
For more information you can email us at
contacthalo@yahoo.com
. To see more of our cats, please visit
www.eccchalo.org
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
- Adopt together
8. Pocket Coco
PC likes to snuggle, and is so playful. She is the leader of the group. Bonded with Sarah, they are usually off together getting into something! Interested in other cats and dogs.
Would love to be adopted with one of his sisters Catrick or Sarah, or her brother, Gorp (as mentioned, she is bonded mostly with Sarah).
Please contact foster mom for further information:
amandabiswell@gmail.com
Read more about Pocket Coco
Thank you for considering a rescued kitten!! HALO's cats and kittens can be seen at Pet Food Express in Antioch. Antioch hours are every Saturday and Sunday 10am-1:30pm (except the third Saturday of the month, we do not have an adoption event). Antioch store is located at 5829 Lone Tree Way, Suite B, Antioch, CA.
Please bring your own carrier!
For further information, please email the foster, or contacthalo@yahoo.com. To see more of our cats, go to H.A.L.O. - Homeless Animals' Lifeline Organization
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
9. Sarah
Sarah is very playful. Very watchful, but once you grow on her she will warm up quick.
Would love to be adopted with one of his sisters Catrick or Pocket Coco, or her brother, Gorp.
Please contact foster mom for further information:
amandabiswell@gmail.com
Thank you for considering a rescued kitten!! HALO's cats and kittens can be seen at Pet Food Express in Antioch. Antioch hours are every Saturday and Sunday 10am-1:30pm (except the third Saturday of the month, we do not have an adoption event). Antioch store is located at 5829 Lone Tree Way, Suite B, Antioch, CA.
Please bring your own carrier!
Read more about Sarah
For further information, please email the foster, or contacthalo@yahoo.com. To see more of our cats, go to H.A.L.O. - Homeless Animals' Lifeline Organization
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
10. Gorp
The only boy in the litter! Gorp is a purring machine. Like scratches but on his own time.
Would love to be adopted with one of his sisters Catrick, Sarah or Pocket Coco.
Please contact foster mom for further information:
amandabiswell@gmail.com
Thank you for considering a rescued kitten!! HALO's cats and kittens can be seen at Pet Food Express in Antioch. Antioch hours are every Saturday and Sunday 10am-1:30pm (except the third Saturday of the month, we do not have an adoption event). Antioch store is located at 5829 Lone Tree Way, Suite B, Antioch, CA.
Please bring your own carrier!
Read more about Gorp
For further information, please email the foster, or contacthalo@yahoo.com. To see more of our cats, go to H.A.L.O. - Homeless Animals' Lifeline Organization
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
11. Catrick Swayze
Catrick is a very playful and curious kitty. Will snuggle too! She is the bravest in the litter. Would love to be adopted with one of her sisters Sarah or Pocket Coco, or her brother Gorp.
Please contact foster mom for further information:
amandabiswell@gmail.com
Thank you for considering a rescued kitten!! HALO's cats and kittens can be seen at Pet Food Express in Antioch. Antioch hours are every Saturday and Sunday 10am-1:30pm (except the third Saturday of the month, we do not have an adoption event). Antioch store is located at 5829 Lone Tree Way, Suite B, Antioch, CA.
Please bring your own carrier!
Read more about Catrick Swayze
For further information, please email the foster, or contacthalo@yahoo.com. To see more of our cats, go to H.A.L.O. - Homeless Animals' Lifeline Organization
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
Adopting a cat with children in Modesto
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 Modesto
- Homeless Animals' Lifeline Organization H.A.L.O.Antioch, CA · 9 kid-friendly cats above
- Cat Support NetworkWalnut Creek, CA · 2 kid-friendly cats above
Questions about adopting kid-friendly cats in Modesto
How many kid-friendly cats are up for adoption in Modesto?
As of October 29, 2026, rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Modesto, California, have 11 kid-friendly cats up for adoption. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a kid-friendly cat in Modesto?
The rescues with the most kid-friendly cats near Modesto right now are Homeless Animals' Lifeline Organization H.A.L.O. (Antioch, CA) and Cat Support Network (Walnut Creek, CA). 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.