Dog-Friendly Cats for Adoption in Santa Cruz, CA: 9 Cats Good with Dogs
Rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Santa Cruz have 9 dog-friendly cats up for adoption. Here are all 9, 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 dogs, so they're a good fit if you already share your home with one.
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1. Teddy
Meet Teddy!
Teddy is a 4.5-year-old neutered male Exotic Shorthair looking for his forever home.
He may be a little shy at first, but he warms up quickly and becomes a sweet, affectionate companion. He’s a smart little guy who loves having people around and isn’t shy about meowing when he wants attention. He has his own way of communicating with us, and it’s pretty adorable!
Because of his tiny nose, softer food can be easier for him to eat, although he definitely shows interest in dry food, too.
Teddy would love a home where he gets lots of love, attention, and company.
Read more about Teddy
One important note: we don’t recommend Teddy for a home with a history of cat allergies, as we want to avoid putting him or his future family through that uncertainty.
If you think Teddy might be the one for you, please help us learn more about you and your household by filling out our online application: www.tinyurl.com/AdoptMeow. Let’s find this sweet boy the loving forever home he deserves.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
2. Hazel
IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING, PLEASE FILL OUT OUR ADOPTION APPLICATION AT TCRESCUE.COM/ADOPT
Hazel is a friendly, playful kitten who is ready for a loving home! She was born in August 2026, which makes her 2 months old in October 2026. Hazel is a beauty! She's friendly and.adjusted well to living inside. She's a well-rounded purrrfect little kitten and is completely litter box trained. She
Read more about Hazel
would love to be adopted into a home with another young kitty to play, or one of her siblings, Aspen, Cedar, Russett, Amber, Willow, or Oakley. Hazel is being fostered currently in Manteca. We can arrange a FaceTime visit, or you're welcome to visit her in her current foster home. Same-day adoptions are available at the discretion of the fosterer. Her adoption fee is $175. She's been spayed and up to date on vaccines.
Learn why kittens in pairs are healthier and happier at: http://tcrescue.com/why2kittens
If you would like to meet this kitten, please start by filling out our adoption application at tcrescue.com/adopt
ADOPTION INQUIRIES SUBMITTED WITHOUT A COMPLETED APPLICATION FROM THE LINK ABOVE MAY NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE.
Tailchaser Rescue is a 501(c)3 non-profit, no-kill organization dedicated to rescuing cats and dogs from shelters where they are in danger. Our foster volunteers provide loving temporary homes for our rescued animals until they are adopted.
By adopting a cat or dog, you're making a commitment to provide love, care, and medical treatment for the life of the animal, which can be up to 20 years or more! We are committed to placing our rescued animals with families who are prepared for the responsibility of owning an animal for its entire lifetime, so that they are never again at the mercy of the shelter system.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
3. Oakley
IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING, PLEASE FILL OUT OUR ADOPTION APPLICATION AT TCRESCUE.COM/ADOPT
Oakley is a friendly, playful kitten who is ready for a loving home! He was born in August 2026, which makes him 2 months old in October 2026. Oakley is a beauty! He's friendly and.adjusted well to living inside. He's a well-rounded purrrfect little kitten and is completely litter box trained. He
Read more about Oakley
would love to be adopted into a home with another young kitty to play, or one of his siblings, Aspen, Cedar, Russett, Willow, Hazel, or Amber. Oakley is being fostered currently in Manteca. We can arrange a FaceTime visit, or you're welcome to visit him in his current foster home. Same-day adoptions are available at the discretion of the fosterer. His adoption fee is $250. He's been neutered and up to date on vaccines.
Learn why kittens in pairs are healthier and happier at: http://tcrescue.com/why2kittens
If you would like to meet this kitten, please start by filling out our adoption application at tcrescue.com/adopt
ADOPTION INQUIRIES SUBMITTED WITHOUT A COMPLETED APPLICATION FROM THE LINK ABOVE MAY NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE.
Tailchaser Rescue is a 501(c)3 non-profit, no-kill organization dedicated to rescuing cats and dogs from shelters where they are in danger. Our foster volunteers provide loving temporary homes for our rescued animals until they are adopted.
By adopting a cat or dog, you're making a commitment to provide love, care, and medical treatment for the life of the animal, which can be up to 20 years or more! We are committed to placing our rescued animals with families who are prepared for the responsibility of owning an animal for its entire lifetime, so that they are never again at the mercy of the shelter system.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
4. Aspen
IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING, PLEASE FILL OUT OUR ADOPTION APPLICATION AT TCRESCUE.COM/ADOPT
Aspen is a friendly, playful kitten who is ready for a loving home! He was born in August 2026, which makes him 2 months old in October 2026. Aspen is a beauty! He's friendly and.adjusted well to living inside. He's a well-rounded purrrfect little kitten and is completely litter box trained. He
Read more about Aspen
would love to be adopted into a home with another young kitty to play, or one of his siblings, Cedar, Russett, Oakley, Willow, Hazel, or Amber. Aspen is being fostered currently in Manteca. We can arrange a FaceTime visit, or you're welcome to visit him in his current foster home. Same-day adoptions are available at the discretion of the fosterer. His adoption fee is $175. He's been neutered and up to date on vaccines.
Learn why kittens in pairs are healthier and happier at: http://tcrescue.com/why2kittens
If you would like to meet this kitten, please start by filling out our adoption application at tcrescue.com/adopt
ADOPTION INQUIRIES SUBMITTED WITHOUT A COMPLETED APPLICATION FROM THE LINK ABOVE MAY NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE.
Tailchaser Rescue is a 501(c)3 non-profit, no-kill organization dedicated to rescuing cats and dogs from shelters where they are in danger. Our foster volunteers provide loving temporary homes for our rescued animals until they are adopted.
By adopting a cat or dog, you're making a commitment to provide love, care, and medical treatment for the life of the animal, which can be up to 20 years or more! We are committed to placing our rescued animals with families who are prepared for the responsibility of owning an animal for its entire lifetime, so that they are never again at the mercy of the shelter system.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
5. wanda
Wanda is an energetic ball of fun. She races around with her sisters, oblivious to anything in the world except the task at hand: play. She can fly through the to catch a feather wand, attack a crinkle ball like it owes her money and chase a spring all across the room. Her sisters love to engage in unending rounds of Wrestle-mania.
Read more about wanda
Wanda is curious and adventurous. She is eager to explore everything about the world around her, examine every corner, sniff out every new experience. She is interested in the activities of her humans and will supervise them until she is satisfied, then move on to her next venture. This exuberant little furball is simply a delight. Her antics will leave you smiling, because the world is a better place with her in it. And when she’s worn herself out, she will curl up nearby, resting up for her next round- but for now just content to be next to you.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
6. ms.marvel
Ms Marvel is a long furred beauty who is wise, gentle girl. She’s pure kitten when it comes to playing and she is all in with her sisters, wrestling and chasing each other until they drop. She loves a fuzzy worm toy and will chase a spring across the floor until it disappears into the void that cat toys retreat to, then come back to find her next subject.
This sensitive girl gets along well with other cats and knows how to approach them gently and carefully. She understands how to just be still while others adjust. There’s a very smart princess under all that fluff- she lives up to her name. She’s an exceptional kitty for someone who can appreciate her old soul energy. And when she’s not taking care of all those around her, you can find her curled up close, resting up for another episode of play and kitten mayhem. The best of both worlds.
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
7. Dexter and DeeDee
Watch Dexter and DeeDee's videos (2)
THIS animal listing is a COURTESY LISTING - not a 13th St Cat Rescue animal. See information about whom to contact in bio THANK YOU
Kittens for Adoption - Hi There! My name is Dexter and my lil’ sister’s name is DeeDee. We are brother/sister kitten siblings. Our life started out scary, when some mean-spirited person left us by the dumpster at Penitencia Creek Park, as if we were trash.
But don’t worry, we are safe thanks to our rescuer, and DeeDee & I are now looking for our furever and ever and ever family! ❤️❤️
Could that possible be you? Do you need some purrs, kitty cuddlez, and feather-on-a-stick playtime! That’s our favorite.
* Dexter - Super affectionate, playful, and fun.
Read more about Dexter and DeeDee
(No smudge) and he's the one on his back in the bed together, so cute! And his other picture - lying prone and his handsome face.
* DeeDee - A little shy, but purrs immediately upon cuddling! She is the smaller one with a black “smudge” on her nose, and not to be outdone, look at DeeDee on her back stretching out for you!
Both love treats, fuzzy mice & crinkle balls. Have friendly small dog experience.
Spayed/Neutered, Fully Health Checked & Vaccinated, Microchipped
➡️ Seeking a loving, safe, stable, forever family that will ensure they never get “toss out” or treated like garbage ever again.
Adoption application/fees apply. Ask about the 2 or 1 special! ❤️❤️
* Note: adoption fees are used to offset medical care costs.
Please reply to Denise 408 410-5268 if you are interested in adopting or setting up a Kitten Meet & Greet to meet Dexter and DeeDee.
They’re great kittens!
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
- Adopt together
8. cinder
Meet Cinder and Ash-an identical pair of five-month-old black kittens who are ready to bring double the love into your home!
Age: 5 months old
Appearance: Identical,
Status: Available for adoption together
Personality & Traits
Sweet & Loving: They adore human attention and will melt your heart with their purrs.
Playful: Full of kitten energy, they love chasing toys and exploring together.
* Handy around the house - They like to help with dishes!
Inseparable: They share a deep bond and are never found far apart.
Home Compatibility
Read more about cinder
Dog-Friendly: They get along well with dogs.
Cat-Friendly: They are happy to live with other cats.
Social: Their easygoing nature makes them a great fit for multi-pet households.
Why Adopt This Bonded Pair?
Twice the Joy: Watching these identical mini-panthers play is endless entertainment.
Built-in Comfort: Having her sister nearby helps each kitten feel safe and adjust faster.
* Company on the couch! But Cinder can be a remote hog
Easier for You: They keep each other company when you are away from home.
If you have room in your heart and home for this beautiful, inseparable duo, Cinder and Ash are waiting to meet you and delight you!
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
9. ash
Meet Ash and Cinder- identical pair of five-month-old black kittens who are ready to bring double the love into your home!
Age: 5 months old
Appearance: Identical,
Status: Available for adoption together
Personality & Traits
Sweet & Loving: They adore human attention and will melt your heart with their purrs.
Playful: Full of kitten energy, they love chasing toys and exploring together.
* Handy around the house - They like to help with dishes!
Inseparable: They share a deep bond and are never found far apart.
Home Compatibility
Read more about ash
Dog-Friendly: They get along well with dogs.
Cat-Friendly: They are happy to live with other cats.
Social: Their easygoing nature makes them a great fit for multi-pet households.
Why Adopt This Bonded Pair?
Twice the Joy: Watching these identical mini-panthers play is endless entertainment.
Built-in Comfort: Having her sister nearby helps each kitten feel safe and adjust faster.
* Company on the couch! But Cinder can be a remote hog
Easier for You: They keep each other company when you are away from home.
If you have room in your heart and home for this beautiful, inseparable duo, Cinder and Ash are waiting to meet you and delight you!
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
Bringing a cat home to your dog
Tell the rescue about your dog: their size, age and energy. A cat who has lived with a calm dog may still be nervous around a bouncy puppy.
Introduce them slowly. Keep the cat in a room of their own for the first few days, swap bedding so they get used to each other's scent, and then let them meet with the dog on a leash.
Make sure the cat can always get somewhere the dog can't reach, and keep the litter box and food bowls out of the dog's way.
Rescues with dog-friendly cats near Santa Cruz
- 13thstcats.orgSan Jose, CA · 5 dog-friendly cats above
- Tailchaser RescueSan Jose, CA · 3 dog-friendly cats above
- One Planet RescueSan Jose, CA · 1 dog-friendly cat above
Questions about adopting dog-friendly cats in Santa Cruz
How many dog-friendly cats are up for adoption in Santa Cruz?
As of October 29, 2026, rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Santa Cruz, California, have 9 dog-friendly cats up for adoption. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a dog-friendly cat in Santa Cruz?
The rescues with the most dog-friendly cats near Santa Cruz right now are 13thstcats.org (San Jose, CA), Tailchaser Rescue (San Jose, CA) and One Planet Rescue (San Jose, CA). Each cat above has the rescue's phone number and website.
How do I introduce a cat to my dog?
Slowly. Give the cat a room of their own for a few days, let them get used to each other's scent first, then let them meet with the dog on a leash, rewarding calm behavior. Always give the cat an escape route.
Listings are updated daily. Rescues are responsible for their own listings; a cat may have been adopted since this page was updated.