Kid-Friendly Cats for Adoption in Pasadena, CA: 29 Cats Good with Children

Rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Pasadena have 29 kid-friendly cats up for adoption. Here are all 29, 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. Zelena

Young (6 months) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 8 mi from Pasadena

Zelena, a young female cat up for adoption

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Zelena is one of the lucky ones that gets a chance at a life in a loving home, off the streets. She is not as boisterous as her siblings. She is a little bit on the shy side and is playing with people daily to build her confidence. She loves her hammocks and wand toys. She is so beautiful and such a sweet soul. She needs a quiet home that will be a little more patient with her so she can come around at her own pace. She will make you a wonderful friend and companion!

2. Sirius

Adult (1 year) · Male · Tabby / Mixed (short coat) · 21 mi from Pasadena

Sirius

is a sweet brown Tabby. He is about 10 months old. He was hand raised

here at the rescue so he is very lovable. He's great with other cats too.

Interested in this sweet boy then email us at the address below.

rescuesontherunway@aol.com

Thank you!

Good with kids
Good with cats
Good with dogs
House-trained

Adopt Sirius fromRescues On The RunwaySanta Clarita, CA · listed Oct 10

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3. Wizard

Young (7 months) · Male · Domestic Medium Hair (medium coat) · 8 mi from Pasadena

Wizard, a young male cat up for adoption

Wizard was born into a colony that just kept growing. Thankfully, a smart neighbor began helping TNR to stop the breeding and foster the babies. Wizard has had hands on from the beginning and is such a wonderful guy! He is silly, playful and social, not to mention beautiful with his long fur! He's a hit at adoptions with his 2 sisters who are also beautiful black fluffies. Come and meet Wizard to see if he's the one for you!

4. Willow

Young (7 months) · Female · Domestic Medium Hair (medium coat) · 8 mi from Pasadena

Willow, a young female cat up for adoption

Willow was born into a colony that was breeding out of control. The "owners" didn't realize how big of a problem not getting a few cats fixed could be or how fast they can multiply. A concerned neighbor approached them about TNR and helped them get the entire colony fixed and fostered the kittens. Willow is one of those lucky kittens who will know life off the streets!

Willow loves to hang on your arm and play with her siblings all day long. She's a hit at adoptions with her siblings and she is so super sweet. She loves to be doted on and is just a love to have around.

5. Princess Polly

Adult (2 years 1 month) · Female · Tabby (medium coat) · 8 mi from Pasadena

Princess Polly, an adult female Tabby cat up for adoption

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Princess Polly has already beaten the odds, and now she's ready for the happy ending she deserves.

Princess Polly is a petite, gentle girl. When she first appeared, she was severely emaciated, with her bones visibly protruding from starvation. We weren't sure she would survive, but this little fighter proved just how resilient she is. Thanks to lots of love, care, and good food, Princess Polly has made an incredible recovery and is now ready to find her forever home.

6. Jebediah

Adult (2 years 2 months) · Male · Tabby (short coat) · 8 mi from Pasadena

Jebediah, an adult male Tabby cat up for adoption

Jebediah is the absolutely sweetest boy who loves to snuggle, talk and give kisses. The ultimate loverboy, he is very gentle, food motivated and happy to be off the streets. Jeb loves to curl up in your arms and get belly rubs. He's very good with other cats and he loves his toys...he is very playful!

7. Marmont

Adult (1 year 1 month) · Male · Chartreux (short coat) · 8 mi from Pasadena

Marmont, an adult male Chartreux cat up for adoption

Meet Marmont, a breathtaking Chartreux mix with a heart as grand as his handsome frame. On the 4th of July, Marmont’s life changed forever when he was left abandoned in the bushes alongside an empty carrier and a few empty cat food cans. Terrified, unfixed, and severely underweight, this resilient boy mustered up all his courage and ran straight out of the bushes looking for human help. Since that fateful day, Marmont has been steadily gaining weight, gaining confidence, and discovering what it feels like to be truly safe and cherished.

8. Lucas

Adult (2 years 1 month) · Male · Tabby (short coat) · 8 mi from Pasadena

Lucas, an adult male Tabby cat up for adoption

Meet Lucas, a gentle, sweet soul looking for a quiet home where he can be showered with love and pets!

Lucas came to us after surviving a rough time outdoors with a severely injured, degloved tail that required amputation. Despite everything he’s been through, his gentle, sweet nature never wavered—he doesn't have a mean or aggressive bone in his body.
Lucas is fully recovered, resilient, and ready for a peaceful forever home where he can relax, enjoy his treats, and be your loyal lap companion.

9. Ashley

Young · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 21 mi from Pasadena

Ashley, a young female cat up for adoption

Meet Mary-Kate & Ashley

Mary-Kate and Ashley are beautiful young tabby twins who were rescued from a high-kill shelter with mere moments to spare. Their lives nearly ended before they had truly begun—but thankfully, they made it out just in time and are now ready to find the loving forever home they deserve.

These bonded sisters are gentle, affectionate, and wonderfully mellow. They enjoy playing and exploring together, but they aren’t wild or chaotic kittens. Their calm, easygoing personalities make them lovely companions, and they would do well in a peaceful home with adults or respectful children.

10. Mary-Kate

Young · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 21 mi from Pasadena

Mary-Kate, a young female cat up for adoption

Meet Mary-Kate (& Ashley)

11. Rosy

Young · Female · Domestic Short Hair · 21 mi from Pasadena

Rosy, a young female cat up for adoption

Meet Rosy

This little foundling was dumped at a church—but thankfully, she found safe haven with a kindhearted rescuer who refused to leave her behind.

Rosy is now saying her prayers for a true forever home—and hoping someone special will become her savior.

At just 5 to 6 months old, Rosy is a sweet, social little girl who gets along beautifully with other cats and even lives peacefully with a senior Chihuahua. She is playful, curious, affectionate, and ready to bring endless joy and companionship to a loving family.

12. Cal

Young · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 21 mi from Pasadena

Calypso “Cal”

Meet Cal — a sweet orange tabby with the gentlest soul and, somehow, the patience of a saint.

Cal has been returned twice, alongside his sister, and not because of anything either of them did wrong. His first adoption ended after a major health scare made it clear that his adopter simply wasn’t able to provide the care they needed. His second adopter promised it would be forever — but apparently a new job and a new boyfriend were enough to change those plans. And once again, Cal and his sister were the ones left packing their bags.

13. Tofu

Young (9 months) · Female · Siamese / Tortoiseshell (short coat) · 8 mi from Pasadena

Tofu, a young female Siamese cat up for adoption

Personality traits

Adventurous - Affectionate - Athletic - Brave - Chill - Clever - Communicative - Confident - Couch Potato - Curious - Enthusiastic - Extroverted - Food-Motivated - Friendly - Funny - Gentle - Goofy - Independent - Introverted - Lazy - Loves Hugs & Kisses - Loyal - Patient - Playful - Protective - Quiet - Quirky - Resilient - Shy - Smart - Snuggly

14. Sammy

Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 21 mi from Pasadena

Meet Sammy – The Big Brother

Sammy is proof that second chances can change everything.

He was rescued from a high-intake shelter just moments before he was scheduled to be euthanized. A tiny bottle baby without his mom, his future looked uncertain—but thanks to a dedicated foster family, he was given the chance to grow up safe, loved, and cherished.

As Sammy grew, he found himself taking on a new role: big brother. When another litter of orphaned bottle babies needed a family, Sammy welcomed them with open paws, growing up alongside them and showing them the ropes. He's been the patient, playful older sibling to this lively crew ever since.

15. Niccolite

Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 21 mi from Pasadena

Niccolite, a female kitten up for adoption

Meet Niccolitte (Nicco)

Nico is proof that second chances can change everything.

He and his five siblings were rescued from a high-intake shelter just moments before they were scheduled to be euthanized. Tiny bottle babies without a mom, their future looked uncertain—but thanks to a dedicated foster family, they were given the chance to grow up safe, loved, and healthy.

16. Opal

Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 21 mi from Pasadena

Meet Opal

Opal is proof that second chances can change everything.

She and her five siblings were rescued from a high-intake shelter just moments before they were scheduled to be euthanized. Tiny bottle babies without a mom, their future looked uncertain—but thanks to a dedicated foster family, they were given the chance to grow up safe, loved, and healthy.

17. Rebel

Young (8 months) · Male · Tabby (short coat) · 8 mi from Pasadena

Rebel, a young male Tabby cat up for adoption

Rebel is a rambunctious little guy who was rescued from the streets of Fontana after being chased by a dog. He loves hard, plays hard and sleeps hard. He will need a buddy who can keep up with his energy level who is even-keel and up for playtime. He likes to snuggle and curl up in your lap when he's not doing zoomies or at the top of his cat tree surveying the dangers that lurk below in his play world.

Personality traits

18. Haymish and Isla Contact Sylva

Senior · Male · Siamese (short coat) · 22 mi from Pasadena

Haymish and Isla Contact Sylva, senior male Siamese cats up for adoption

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Haymish is a 13 year old neutered Siamese cat. He loves to talk and cuddle. I rescued him and his sister last year. He loves my dog but is not crazy about my other cats. He and his sister need to stay together and be in a home that can give them lots of love and attention.
Isla is a 13 year old spayed Siamese cat. She is loving and gentle. She loves our dog but doesn’t get along with my other cats. I rescued her with her brother last year. She is diabetic and takes insulin twice daily. She and her brother are wonderful pets and need a home where they can be showered with love and attention.
Please call 818-371-8027 or email immanuel222@att.net

Good with kids
Only cat
Good with dogs
House-trained
Adopt together

Adopt Haymish and Isla Contact Sylva fromStarpaws RescueMarina Del Rey, CA · listed Jul 29

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19. Isla and Haymish Contact Sylva

Senior · Female · Siamese (short coat) · 22 mi from Pasadena

Isla and Haymish Contact Sylva, senior female Siamese cats up for adoption

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Isla is a 13 year old spayed Siamese cat. She is loving and gentle. She loves our dog but doesn’t get along with my other cats. I rescued her with her brother last year. She is diabetic and takes insulin twice daily. She and her brother are wonderful pets and need a home where they can be showered with love and attention.
Haymish is a 13 year old neutered Siamese cat. He loves to talk and cuddle. I rescued him and his sister last year. He loves my dog but is not crazy about my other cats. He and his sister need to stay together and be in a home that can give them lots of love and attention.
Please call 818-371-8027 or email immanuel222@att.net

Good with kids
Only cat
Good with dogs
House-trained
Adopt together

Adopt Isla and Haymish Contact Sylva fromStarpaws RescueMarina Del Rey, CA · listed Jul 29

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20. Chastity

Young (8 months) · Female · Siamese (short coat) · 8 mi from Pasadena

Chastity, a young female Siamese cat up for adoption

Meet Chastity...the sweetest flamepoint siamese little girl ever! This poor soul has been through a lot. She had a litter and was so emmaciated, she could not produce any milk to feed them and every one of them perished. She was part of a colony being TNR'd and we took her in after noticing she was social. White cats do not survive long on the streets with lack of camoflage to protect them and she was no street cat.

21. Portia

Young · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 21 mi from Pasadena

Portia, a young female cat up for adoption

Portia

Meet Portia — a gorgeous calico girl with just the right amount of sass and a whole lot of sweetness.

Like her brother Cal, Portia has been returned twice, and not because of anything she did wrong. She and her brother have simply had an incredibly unfair run of bad luck with people who weren’t able to make the lifetime commitment they deserved.

22. Gonzo and Enzo

Young (1 year) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Tabby / Mixed (short coat) · 8 mi from Pasadena

Gonzo and Enzo, young male cats up for adoption

Gonzo and Enzo are bonded Brothers who will make a perfect addition to any family! They are such fun kittens! Enzo as a funny curly tail almost like a pug! He is curious smart and loves to run to you and greet you in the morning. Gonzo is a sweetheart! He likes to be held like a baby and cuddled. They are both lap cats that will follow you around like you're the pied piper! These two sweeties or rescued when they were tiny and living under a car. They were abandoned by their mom and the rest of their litter sadly died. Right away they took to loving people. They are so affectionate and friendly. They are also so much fun to watch run around and play chase. They are always together and bonded so they must be adopted together because separating them would break their hearts. They are the perfect kittens that are going to make a family so happy!

23. Dixie a Senior

Senior · Female · Tabby (short coat) · 22 mi from Pasadena

Dixie a Senior, a senior female Tabby cat up for adoption

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.

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24. Dixie

Senior · Female · Tabby (short coat) · 22 mi from Pasadena

Dixie, a senior female Tabby cat up for adoption

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.

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25. Precious

Adult · Female · Calico / Turkish Van / Mixed (short coat) · 23 mi from Pasadena

Precious, an adult female Calico cat up for adoption

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

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26. Sharky

Kitten · Male · Russian Blue / Mixed (short coat) · 21 mi from Pasadena

Sharky, a male Russian Blue kitten up for adoption

Meet Sharky & Chili (current names under foster care - subject to change)

These cute boys were just
2 weeks old
when they were dumped at a shelter. At that age, kittens require around-the-clock bottle feeding, and because the shelter didn’t have the resources to provide that level of care, they were automatically placed on the euthanasia list that very day.

Thankfully, they were rescued just in time and welcomed into the loving hands of an incredible bottle-feeding foster. From fragile babies fighting for a chance at life, they’ve grown into healthy, happy little adventurers.

27. Dory

Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 21 mi from Pasadena

Meet Baby Dory! Like her namesake, Dory’s story began with a big adventure. She was discovered trapped inside a grate, where she and her siblings had been stuck for at least two days while their mama desperately meowed nearby for help. By the time a kind Good Samaritan rescued her in the middle of the night, her mom and siblings had disappeared, leaving little Dory alone in a box.

Thankfully, Dory’s luck changed when one of our incredible fosters stepped in and bottle-fed her, giving her all the love and care she needed to thrive. Today, she’s a healthy, happy, and absolutely fearless little girl.

28. Tilli

Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 21 mi from Pasadena

Tilli is a sweet 10–12 week old kitten with a big heart and an even bigger story.

This little girl was discovered crying from inside an outdoor HVAC unit, all alone and desperately asking for help. Thankfully, a kind neighbor came to her rescue, and since then Tilli has shown everyone just how loving and resilient she is.

Tilli is affectionate, playful, and full of kitten charm. She loves attention, enjoys being around people, and is quickly learning that the world can be a safe and happy place. Whether she’s chasing toys, exploring her surroundings, or curling up for a nap, she brings joy wherever she goes.

29. Rusty

Young (7 months) · Male · Tabby (short coat) · 21 mi from Pasadena

Rusty

is a darling lovable 7 month old Orange Tabby. He's so cute! He loves to be

held and pet. He is litter box trained and loves other cats and kind dogs. He arrive as a kitten from the shelter with a bad eye. We treated it for months and it is not a visual eye for him but you would never know. Rusty loves life and his frosted eye doesn't bother him a bit.

Interested in Rusty then please send an email to:
rescuesontherunway@aol.com

Rusty is the brother of Lucas. Lucas was adopted.

or text to
(661)305-5700.

Thank you!!

Good with kids
Good with cats
Good with dogs
House-trained

Adopt Rusty fromRescues On The RunwaySanta Clarita, CA · listed May 27

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Adopting a cat with children in Pasadena

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 Pasadena

The TNR ProjectMonrovia, CA · 11 kid-friendly cats above
Stray No MoreLos Angeles, CA · 11 kid-friendly cats above
Rescues On The RunwaySanta Clarita, CA · 2 kid-friendly cats above
Starpaws RescueMarina Del Rey, CA · 2 kid-friendly cats above
Kindness2Cats IncBuena Park, CA · 2 kid-friendly cats above
Kitty KatchersSignal Hill, CA · 1 kid-friendly cat above

Questions about adopting kid-friendly cats in Pasadena

How many kid-friendly cats are up for adoption in Pasadena?

As of October 29, 2026, rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Pasadena, California, have 29 kid-friendly cats up for adoption. The list is updated every day.

Where can I adopt a kid-friendly cat in Pasadena?

The rescues with the most kid-friendly cats near Pasadena right now are The TNR Project (Monrovia, CA), Stray No More (Los Angeles, CA) and Rescues On The Runway (Santa Clarita, 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.

1. Zelena

2. Sirius

3. Wizard

4. Willow

5. Princess Polly

6. Jebediah

7. Marmont

8. Lucas

9. Ashley

10. Mary-Kate

11. Rosy

12. Cal

13. Tofu

14. Sammy

15. Niccolite

16. Opal

17. Rebel

18. Haymish and Isla Contact Sylva

19. Isla and Haymish Contact Sylva

20. Chastity

21. Portia

22. Gonzo and Enzo

23. Dixie a Senior

24. Dixie

25. Precious

26. Sharky

27. Dory

28. Tilli

29. Rusty

Adopting a cat with children in Pasadena

Rescues with kid-friendly cats near Pasadena

Questions about adopting kid-friendly cats in Pasadena

Kid-Friendly Cats for adoption near Pasadena