Cats for Adoption in South Gate, CA: 30 Cats Looking for a Home

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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!

Koni is a stunning Lilac Point Siamese! Koni has the most engaging charming personality! She is super playful but loves her human as much as her toys. She very distinct lilac point marking and the most amazing blue eyes. She is all that and a bag of chips! You have it all with Koni. She is a one in a million beautiful affectionate girl!

She loves her Bengal friend Savanna and would love to go to her forever home with her friend Savanna!

Savanna is one beautiful girl! But don't let her looks fool you she is a very charming and loving girl. Savanna loves attention, is very affectionate, easily pick up and held and gets along well with other cats. Her favorite buddy is Koni and she would love to go to her forever home with her BFF!

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Meet Lizzie, a sweet little girl who is discovering more reasons every day to trust the people around her.
Lizzie came to us at about 2 months old with limited experience living indoors. At first, new people and situations made her a little apprehensive, but underneath that cautious exterior was a playful, affectionate kitten just waiting to emerge.
These days, Lizzie is increasingly excited to see her foster family and has even started running up to greet her foster mom when her pen opens for morning playtime. Once she feels comfortable, she is wonderfully sweet, playful, and full of purrs.
But if you really want to see Lizzie light up, introduce her to another cat.

* Available in Shelter for Meet & Greet *
Montgomery is a sweet orange boy who has mastered the art of being playful, snuggly and just a little opinionated.
Montgomery loves people and is always happy to receive some attention. He’ll climb into a lap, settle in for cuddles and happily let you hold him while he takes in the world from a whole new vantage point. One volunteer even discovered that Montgomery makes an excellent slow-dance partner!
Of course, he is still very much a kitten. He enjoys wand toys, exploring his surroundings and finding something fun to do before settling in for his next nap.

Hi, my name is Calypso. I was four months old when I was rescued from an overcrowded shelter. Something was wrong with my eyes, they were tiny slits, and I could not see with them. It seems I was born that way, but the rest of me is fine. I had surgery to remove both my eyes, and now I am fully recovered and ready for my forever home. I may be a little timid when I first meet new people, but I like attention and pets. My lack of vision is not slowing me down one bit. I am a very active kitten, and I love to play and run around. I have no any trouble finding my food or my litter box. I just need a home where my things stay in the same place so I can find them. I have lots of love to give, and I hope to find a home soon.

Hi, my name is Mitzi. I am a very friendly girl, so I think I had a home once. I wandered into a yard, and the lady thought her dogs might hurt me, so she brought me to SBACC. I am a very active cat who still has lots of kitten energy. I love to run around, explore, and play. I am also talkative and will let you know when I want something. In addition to being friendly, I am affectionate and enyoy being held and cuddled. Some people might say I am the purrfect cat, so I expect to find my forever home very, very soon. And, BTW, I am also pretty cute.

Hi, my name is Taylor. I was left behind when my person moved, and I spent weeks hanging out in a backyard. She noticed something strange on my nose and was not sure whether it was an injury or an infection, but she did not want it to get worse, so she brought me to SBACC. The vet checked me out and even did a skin biopsy, which showed no parasitic infections, but they said I probably had flea or other insect bites. It is taking me a little while to get used to life at SBACC, and I am just starting to emerge from the cubby that I have been hiding in. I am a really friendly cat, and I like people and pets. I am not looking my best right now because of my nose injury, but it is starting to get better, and I know I will be looking great pretty soon. I am hoping for a forever home before the holidays.

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Ralphie has quite the rescue story, and an even better personality!
This handsome young boy was discovered in the Ralphs parking lot in Manhattan Beach during one of our October heat waves. The pavement was so hot that some of his little toe beans had suffered burns. Thankfully, a kindhearted stranger recognized he needed help, brought him somewhere safe, and began searching for someone who could give him a fresh start.
That's how Ralphie found his way to Peter Zippi, and yes, that's how he got his name!
Despite his rocky start, Ralphie is a remarkably confident and easygoing fellow.

Hi, my name is Bella. I was rescued from an overcrowded shelter and brought to SBACC. It was obvious that I was very pregnant, and I delivered six kittens in my foster home the very next day. Sadly, one of them did not survive, but the other five have grown into happy, healthy kittens and will soon be ready for their forever homes. I took very good care of my kittens, but I am now done with motherhood and ready to be loved and pampered in my own home. My foster Mom says that I am the sweetest cat you will ever meet. I am very vocal and love to chat with my people, always letting you know when I want attention. More than anything, I love curling up in your lap and soaking up all the cuddles I can get. If you are looking for a loving companion who wants to be by your side, I am the perfect lap cat and will happily keep you company every chance I get.

#A5806165 Sox

Look at this adorable little face!

Sox is a tiny grey kitten with the cutest white blaze on the chest and little white paws.

At just eight weeks old, Sox is understandably a little frightened in the shelter. There was some hissing at first, but once one of our volunteers held this little baby and helped them settle, Sox started purring and then it was time to play!

-Domestic Shorthair — Grey with white blaze and paws

-8 weeks old

-Weighs 2.13 pounds

-Female

-Owner surrender — reportedly too many animals

-Spay pending

Underneath that tiny nervous exterior is a gorgeous, playful kitten who just needs a little reassurance.

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A5805070 Clover

Beautiful Clover has the most gorgeous green eyes, but right now she's feeling a little overwhelmed by shelter life. ❤️

This sweet black-and-white girl was owner surrendered on October 9, and she's understandably a little frightened.

She's going to need someone patient who will give her plenty of time to decompress and settle into a new environment. But we did discover something important about Clover...She LOVES treats!

Sometimes the way to a nervous kitty's heart is through her stomach!

-Domestic Shorthair, Black & White

-1 year, 6 months

-Spayed and microchipped female

-9.4 lbs as of October 9

-Microchipped

-Owner surrender

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A5796627 Detta

Oh my goodness, this girl is SPECIAL!

Detta is a beautiful 14-year-old senior with the most incredible green eyes, an adorable little black beauty spot on her nose and the cutest snaggletooth you have ever seen!

And there's something else that makes her extra special — Detta is polydactyl! She has six toes on each of her front paws!

But the best part? She's incredibly affectionate and sweet. This lovely senior girl has so much personality and love to give.

-Domestic Shorthair, Black & White

-14 years old

-Spayed female

-7.1 lbs as of September 17

-Microchipped

-Came in as a stray

-Ready to go home

Hi, my name is Latte. I was eight weeks old when an SBACC volunteer rescued me from the wheel well of a car. After coming to SBACC I went to a foster home with another orphaned kitten. I am a shy but affectionate boy. I will hide when I’m feeling insecure. Once I warm up to my environment I become a sweet and affectionate kitty. I like to play and would love to cuddle up next to you and I purr when I am happy. I never scratch or bite and I am good with other cats and kids! I would do best in a quiet home and with someone with patience who will wait for me to come out of my shell and be the loving kitten that I am.

Hi, my name is Lenore Dove, and I am a survivor. I had been abused, but luckily I was rescued and brought to SBACC. Someone who feeds feral cats found me. I had been dumped in a colony of ferals, and she knew I was in bad shape and did not belong there. I had a severely damaged eye that ruptured and had to be removed, and I had bruising on my abdomen and chest that looked like I had been kicked. I also had sores and scabs on my neck and head. I am a bit shy and timid, but I warm up quickly to quiet, gentle people. The people who care for me at SBACC say I am very sweet. I am hoping to find a home where I will be safe and loved forever and ever.

Hi, my name is Henna. I was rescued from an abandoned property along with my two kittens. They went to a foster home, but I stayed at SBACC. I was not in very good shape. I had a severely damaged eye that had to be removed, and I have a significant head tilt. Some specialists have checked it out, and they think it’s due to an ear infection and some inner ear issues. It might be with me forever. Despite this, I am a very friendly girl and a ball of energy. I am hoping for a forever home, and I would probably do best as an only cat.

Hi, my name is Elody. I was rescued from an overcrowded shelter when I was about 5-6 weeks old. I had a URI and an eye infection, and my URI turned out to be pneumonia. After lots of antibiotics, both are gone now. One eye is fine, but the other is cloudy and probably always will be. That does not slow me down, and I love to run around and play. I am shy with new people but will become a lovebug once I warm up. I liked the older cats in my foster home and would love a quiet home with another cat. I could be an only kitty, but only if I get lots of love and attention

Hi, my name is Popplio. My two sibs and I were rescued from an overcrowded shelter when we were six weeks old. We came to SBACC and then went to a foster home. I am the shyest of my sibs and slow to warm up to new people. However, once I know I can trust you, I will be by your side, purring. Loud noises and fast movements scare me, but I will come running to play with a wand toy. I love to chase and play with my brothers and with all kinds of toys. This is what my foster Mom says about me. “She makes the cutest little coos when she is happily playing, and she is a little character who knows what she loves and when she wants attention.

Hi, my name is Pumpkaboo. My two sibs and I were rescued from an overcrowded shelter when we were six weeks old. We came to SBACC and then went to a foster home. My foster Mom says I look just like the starry sky with my rich black fur flecked with sparkling silver stars. I love being carried around like a baby or riding on your shoulder, and I will always quietly come to you for love. I do not like competing for attention, but I would love to be the center of your world. I will wake you with kisses and pull you in for face nuzzles. I love chasing balls, wand toys, feathers, streamers, or even your sandals! I am a super-active cuddlebug and ready for my forever home. I could be an only kitten if I get lots of attention and playtime with my humans, but it would be much more fun to go home with one of my sibs or with another kitten or young cat. All three of us are in one pic.

Pepper Jack is a sweet, gentle boy estimated to have been born May 25, 2025. He may be a little shy when you first meet him, but give him time and you’ll soon see his lovely personality shine. Pepper Jack absolutely loves face rubs and will reward you with the most adorable, loud purrs. He enjoys a peaceful environment, but don’t let his laid-back nature fool you—he still loves to play and have fun. Pepper Jack is looking for someone who will let him blossom at his own pace. If you’re looking for a mellow, affectionate companion, Pepper Jack may be your perfect match.

Hi, my name is Udon. I was rescued from an overcrowded shelter when I was three months old. One of my front paws was injured. X-rays did not show any breaks, and the vet said it might be nerve damage, so I went to a neurologist. He said it was definitely nerve damage and that maybe I had been hit by a car. He said there was no treatment for it, that physical therapy might or might not help, and that it is best that I not jump from high places or play too rough. I spent some time in a foster home, and I got around just fine; my paw hasn't slowed me down or stopped me from climbing and batting toys around.

Hi, my name is Neville. My three siblings and I were rescued from a backyard when we were about five weeks old. We came to SBACC and then went to a foster home. Our foster mom says we have been a great litter of kittens. We never hid, and from the moment we arrived, we were comfortable, happy, affectionate, and playful. She can even vacuum without us freaking out. She says I am sweet, silly, and absolutely irresistible! I am always ready for love and attention, and I purr all the time to show you how happy I am. I am not shy at all and love meeting new people. I am now ready for my forever home, and if I get lots of attention, I could be an only kitten, but it would be much more fun to go home with one of my sibs or another kitten or young cat.

Hi, my name is Napoleon. My three siblings and I were rescued from a backyard when we were about five weeks old. We came to SBACC and then went to a foster home. Our foster mom says we have been a great litter of kittens. We never hid, and from the moment we arrived, we were comfortable, happy, affectionate, and playful. She even vacuumed without us freaking out. She says I am tiny but mighty, with a big personality. I am curious and confident and love being around people and my sibs. I am always ready for a new adventure or a good cuddle. I will bring lots of fun and love to my forever home. I could be an only kitten, but it would be much more fun to go home with one of my sibs, another kitten, or a young cat.

Hi, my name is Nora, the only girl in my litter. My three brothers and I were rescued from a backyard when we were about five weeks old. We came to SBACC and then went to a foster home. Our foster mom says we have been a great litter of kittens. We never hid, and from the moment we arrived, we were comfortable, happy, affectionate, and playful. She can even vacuum without us freaking out. She says I am a little princess and that I know exactly how adorable I am. I am a confident, playful, affectionate kitten who loves people. I enjoy snuggling with my sibs and my humans. I also enjoy wrestling with my twin brother, Nigel, but I would rather cuddle. I am now ready for my forever home, and with lots of attention, I could be an only kitten, but it would be much more fun to go home with another kitten or young cat.

Hi, my name is Yellowfang, the only girl in my litter of six. I was just three weeks old when I was rescued from a townhouse complex along with my Mama and five brothers. We came to SBACC, then went to a foster home together. My foster mom says I am sweet, chatty, playful, and affectionate. I enjoy cuddling with my humans and siblings. I loved playing with my siblings and would love to go home with another playful kitten or young cat. I did well with the adult cats at my foster home too. I am with my brother Yuri in one pic. We are the only ones still waiting for our forever homes now. It would be great if we could go together! All five of us are in another.

Hi, my name is Yuri. I was just three weeks old when I was rescued from a townhouse complex along with my Mama and five sibs. We came to SBACC, then all went to a foster home together. My foster mom says I am sweet, playful, and cuddly. I love to rub up against my human friends to show affection. I loved playing and cuddling with my siblings and should definitely go home with another playful kitten. I did well with the adult cats at my foster home too and became especially bonded with one of them, and would follow him around and cuddle with him. I am with my sister, Yellowfang, in one pic. We are the only ones still waiting for our forever home now. It would be great if we could go home together! All five of us are in another pic.

This beautiful girl is not only friendly, but she’s absolutely adorable and sweet. She is approximately 12 weeks old and ready for a home for more information fochp.org

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Munji is a handsome, confident boy with a big personality, an impressive floofy tail, and plenty to say.
He was found roaming a neighborhood and quickly made it clear that life with people is very familiar to him. He is affectionate, adaptable, talkative, and completely comfortable making himself at home.
Munji settled into foster care quickly and proved to be remarkably comfortable around people, including strangers. In fact, Munji has been known to flop onto his back and fall asleep belly-up not long after someone new walks through the door. Even the vacuum doesn’t faze him.

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!

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.