Adult Cats for Adoption in Sarasota, FL: 18 Grown-Up Cats Looking for a Home
Rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Sarasota have 46 adult cats up for adoption. Here are the 18 newest, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.
Adult cats usually wait longer for homes than kittens, but their personalities are already settled, so you know just what you're getting: a lap cat, a chatterbox or an independent explorer.
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1. Romeo
Meet Romeo-an adorable kitten with a heart full of sweetness and a gentle, shy side that makes him extra special. He’s friendly and loving, but may need a little time to feel comfortable in a new environment. With patience, kindness, and a little reassurance, Romeo’s sweet personality will continue to shine!
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
2. Echo
This precious little one is Echo and is looking for a loving home where he can feel safe, build confidence, and grow into the happy, playful companion he’s meant to be. If you have a little extra love to give and a soft spot for shy kitties, this orange sweetheart might be the perfect addition to your family.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
3. Xaden
Say hello to Xaden! This handsome boy is one-of-a-kind! ❤️ His big green eyes and soft black fur is accented by a gray undercoat and is mixed with black tabby striping. Xaden’s unique look is sure to catch your attention, but his friendly, affectionate nature will truly win you over!
Xaden loves attention and isn’t shy about letting you know what’s on his mind.
He does not enjoy
other animals as he
prefers to be the king of his castle, so he needs to be the only pet in the home.
Read more about Xaden
If you’re looking for a loving, chatty companion with gorgeous looks and a one-of-a-kind personality, Xaden might just be your perfect match! Could you be the forever family this sweet boy is waiting for?
- Only cat
4. Wally
Meet Wally, an exceptionally kind, calm, patient, sweet and brave orange tabby. He earned his name after being found in a Walmart parking lot. He’s been through quite a lot, but it hasn’t dulled his gentle spirit. Having lived without much comfort, he truly knows the value of affection and deeply appreciates every single pet and gentle touch he receives. Wally isn’t loud or demanding; he’s simply a quiet, steady presence waiting for the chanceto love and be loved in return.Wally thrives in the company of other cats. His curious nature keeps him on the lookout for new adventures. Wally's friendly demeanor makes him a favorite among both felines and humans alike. Wally is loyal to those he bonds with and ready to bring love and companionship to a forever home. Adopt Wally today and discover a faithful friend for life. All he needs is for someone to give him that chance.
- Good with cats
- Special needs
5. Khaleesi
Khalessi is a shy sweet girl. She loves her sister Rynherra. They are bonded. Where one goes the other follows. They were found in a mobile home park in Tampa. She is friendly and likes pets which tells us, she was once someone’s cat. She would do great in a home with her sister Rynherra.
Khalessi is FIV POSITIVE which is an immune compromised issue. FIV is not a life threatening disease and cats that do not have this can live with other cats without it being transmitted. It can only be transmitted by mating or deep bites.
Please consider these two girls who love each other and please ask us if you have any questions regarding FIV.
- Good with cats
- Special needs
6. Rynherra
Rynherra is a calm and sweet girl who loves attention and loves her sister Khalessi. They are bonded and where one is the other follows. They were rescued from a mobile home park in Tampa where these sweet girls who we think were once owned cats because of their sweet demeanor and wanting to be pet by
- Good with cats
7. Sasha
Meet this beautiful Blue Russian! She is incredibly sweet & has the tiniest meow. She has a little sassy personality that makes her even more lovable—she definitely knows what she wants!She would make a wonderful companion for someone looking for a sweet, affectionate cat with a little attitude. She’s ready to find her forever home and someone to love her as much as she deserves. She would be best suited as an only cat or in a spacious home with one other. Please complete our online Adoption Application. An application is required to move forward with any adoption. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE!All Full of Cattitude cats have been spayed or neutered, given one distemper vaccine, a rabies vaccine (if old enough), microchip, and have been tested for FeLV if under 6 months of age and for both FeLV/FIV if older.
Read more about Sasha
Placements are made based on the needs of each cat. There is a screening process and a contract must be completed prior to any adoption. Renters will be asked to provide proof that pets are allowed. The present adoption fee is $175.00 (please note this amount may change without notification). All cats in our care were rescued from various situations and may have experienced health issues or trauma. While we provide comprehensive veterinary care, including deworming, defleaing, and treatment for any existing conditions, we cannot guarantee that a cat will remain completely healthy after adoption. It's important to understand that cats can develop health issues at any time, and regular veterinary check-ups are recommended. By adopting a rescue cat, you're giving a deserving animal a second chance at a happy and healthy life.
- House-trained
8. Froggy
Froggy is a friendly, sweet young cat. He got his name because when he would jump around in the driveway of the lady who saved him he looked like a frog. He is learning to enjoy pets and although he may seem a bit apprehensive at first once he feels the warmth of your touch he melts right into your hand and the purr motor begins to rev.
- Good with cats
9. Charles
We take the cats that are adopted down...so if a cat is on the website they are available.
Please only send inquiries to the email in this bio all others will not be answered. Please read the bio before sending questions - we answer all we know about the cat here. If the question is not answered in the bio please send emails to info@HeidisLegacyDogRescue.com
Read more about Charles
Here is an adoption bio for Charles that highlights his charming, curious personality and unique mustache:
Meet Charles: The Suave Explorer with a Dapper Mustache
If my brothers were a bit cautious about human life, I’m the one who steps out first to say, "Hold on, let me inspect this room." I’m definitely the brave explorer of our crew, though I still need a kind, gentle family to help me fully blossom into the confident house cat I’m destined to be!
My brothers and I had a tough start after being left abandoned outside a hotel—we were skinny, covered in fleas, and not too sure about people. But look at me now! I’ve traded the streets for soft beds, regular meals, and photoshoots where I get to showcase my absolute best feature: my unique half-mustache and chin smudge. (Yes, I styled it myself.)
While I’m much bolder than my brothers and love investigating new sights and sounds, I still have a shy side. I’m looking for a patient home that will let me explore at my own pace and celebrate every new milestone with me.
My Fast Facts:
Age: [Insert estimated birthdate]
Coloring: Black-and-white Tuxedo with an iconic, asymmetrical mustache pattern.
Specialty Skills: Brave room inspections, polite loafing, looking extraordinarily distinguished in photos, and curious room-scouting.
Current Status: Living it up at Heidi’s Legacy Dog Rescue while waiting for my forever family.
Ideal Home: A supportive, patient home—with or without another friendly pet—where I can continue gaining confidence and showing off my curious, loving personality.
If you’re looking for a handsome, inquisitive little guy who just needs a nudge of love to completely come out of his shell, I’m your gentleman. Apply to adopt Charles today!
To apply to foster or adopt please fill out application at
www.heidislegacydogrescue.com/apply-to-foster-or-adopt
Thank you for completing the application. We are all volunteers and short on time, we will contact you back only if we have more questions or your application is approved and you will be invited to meet the cat. We apologize for not being able to answer everyone back.
For more information contact info@HeidisLegacyDogRescue.com
DOGS are in Foster Homes. There is NO shelter.
Our companions MUST live in your home as part of your family.We do not transport.
**See our website for more information. www.HeidisLegacyDogRescue.com
All communication is thru email only so please be patient with us. We are all volunteers and work full time jobs and have families of our own.
The more complete the application the easier it is for us to process it. Please notify your vet that we will be contacting them and to release information to us. If you don't hear from us we have
chosen a home better matched for the dog's needs. We apologize for not being able to answer everyone back.
ADOPTION PROCESS:
1. Complete this application
www.heidislegacydogrescue.com/apply-to-foster-or-adopt
***Everyone must submit an application - we only keep them on file for 30 days
2. Application background check, vet check, etc
3. Invitation thru email only to meet the cat(s).
If you don't hear from us we have
chosen a home better matched for the dog's needs
4. Adoption Contract
- Good with cats
- House-trained
10. August
We take the cats that are adopted down...so if a cat is on the website they are available.
Please only send inquiries to the email in this bio all others will not be answered. Please read the bio before sending questions - we answer all we know about the cat here. If the question is not answered in the bio please send emails to info@HeidisLegacyDogRescue.com
Read more about August
Meet August: Professional Corner Decorator & Wall-Flower Extraordinaire
If you come into the room, you might notice me using my master-level hide-and-seek skills: crouching into the nearest corner and pretending I am a statue. It’s not that I’m trying to be rude—I’m just a sensitive soul working through some big-world jitters!
My brothers and I didn't get the easiest start in life. We were found abandoned outside a hotel, skinny, covered in fleas, and thoroughly convinced that humans were bad news. While I’ve come a long way since those rough street days, taking in the scene from a safe corner is still my comfort zone.
As you can see from my glamorous photoshoot (where I bravely held onto a human shoulder and snuggled up with a Giant Rainbow Unicorn), I am actually a gentle, handsome grey-and-white gentleman who wants to be loved—I'm just waiting for the right person to show me it's safe.
My Fast Facts:
Age: Est approx bithday 6/9/2026
Coloring: Dapper Grey Tuxedo with a signature white nose stripe and tiny white socks.
Specialty Skills: Ninja-level corner crouching, adorable wide-eyed staring, and clinging to giant plush unicorns for emotional support.
Current Status: Available through Heidi’s Legacy Dog Rescue (because even a cat of my caliber can appreciate a great rescue).
Ideal Home: Quiet, patient, and low-key. I need a home with humans who understand that slow progress is the best progress, and who will celebrate every little step I take out of my shell.
If you have a quiet corner, a warm heart, and plenty of patience, I might just end up being the most rewarding companion you’ve ever earned the trust of. Apply to adopt August today!
To apply to foster or adopt please fill out application at
www.heidislegacydogrescue.com/apply-to-foster-or-adopt
Thank you for completing the application. We are all volunteers and short on time, we will contact you back only if we have more questions or your application is approved and you will be invited to meet the cat. We apologize for not being able to answer everyone back.
For more information contact info@HeidisLegacyDogRescue.com
DOGS are in Foster Homes. There is NO shelter.
Our companions MUST live in your home as part of your family.We do not transport.
**See our website for more information. www.HeidisLegacyDogRescue.com
All communication is thru email only so please be patient with us. We are all volunteers and work full time jobs and have families of our own.
The more complete the application the easier it is for us to process it. Please notify your vet that we will be contacting them and to release information to us. If you don't hear from us we have
chosen a home better matched for the dog's needs. We apologize for not being able to answer everyone back.
ADOPTION PROCESS:
1. Complete this application
www.heidislegacydogrescue.com/apply-to-foster-or-adopt
***Everyone must submit an application - we only keep them on file for 30 days
2. Application background check, vet check, etc
3. Invitation thru email only to meet the cat(s).
If you don't hear from us we have
chosen a home better matched for the dog's needs
4. Adoption Contract
- Good with cats
11. Widget
Widget is a young girl who is a bit shy and learning to trust. She was found on a worksite and rescued before the buildings were demolished.
- Good with cats
12. Abbey
Abbey is a sweet kitten looking for the purrfect home to call her own. She was found running the streets of Plant City until a community member snatched her up.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
13. Fievel
Fievel is a sweet, handsome boy with big green eyes and the cutest gray-and-white markings. His little gray nose and chin give him a face you can’t help but love. He’s affectionate, curious, and loves attention. Fievel is ready to find a family who will love him just as much in return.
- Good with cats
14. Merry
Meet Merry, a delightful adult cat known for her sweet and friendly nature. Merry embodies gentleness and loves nothing more than cuddling in a warm lap, making her the perfect companion for cozy evenings. Her affectionate demeanor ensures she is a joy to be around, always ready to offer comfort with her gentle purrs. Adopting Merry means bringing home a bundle of love and a devoted friend who will enrich your life with her tender companionship. Although she tolerates other kitties, she prefers to be the center of attention.
- Good with cats
15. Stefan
A Quiet Companion Searching for a Peaceful HavenStefan is a resilient soul who has come a remarkably long way. After overcoming a difficult past that left him fearful and distrustful, months of patient care have helped him blossom into a calm, gentle housemate. While he may never be a lap cat or seek out cuddles, Stefan offers a peaceful, steady presence to a quiet home. Personality: Gentle, quiet, independent, and respectful Great with Cats: Integrates wonderfully into a home with other feline friends and thrives in their company Ideal Home: A patient, understanding family happy to let Stefan simply "be" and bloom on his own terms without expectations of handling Special Needs: Needs a secure, low-stress environment where he feels safe and has space to relax If you have room in your heart and home to offer a gentle guy a safe place to land, ask to learn more about Stefan today!Please complete our online Adoption Application.
Read more about Stefan
An application is required to move forward with any adoption. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE!All Full of Cattitude cats have been spayed or neutered, given one distemper vaccine, a rabies vaccine (if old enough), microchip, and have been tested for FeLV if under 6 months of age and for both FeLV/FIV if older. Placements are made based on the needs of each cat. There is a screening process and a contract must be completed prior to any adoption. Renters will be asked to provide proof that pets are allowed. The present adoption fee is $125.00 (please note this amount may change without notification). All cats in our care were rescued from various situations and may have experienced health issues or trauma. While we provide comprehensive veterinary care, including deworming, defleaing, and treatment for any existing conditions, we cannot guarantee that a cat will remain completely healthy after adoption. It's important to understand that cats can develop health issues at any time, and regular veterinary check-ups are recommended. By adopting a rescue cat, you're giving a deserving animal a second chance at a happy and healthy life.
- House-trained
16. Trevor
Meet Trevor, a friendly cat who despite being a bit wobbly on his feet, charms everyone with his gentle and mellow nature. His favorite hobbies are getting pets and making air biscuits. He gets along well with other cats and enjoys calm moments with his humans. Trevor's affectionate personality and soothing presence make him an ideal pet for someone looking for a loving and low-key friend. Adopt Trevor today and experience the joy of unconditional love and companionship.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
17. Mew-Mew
Mew-Mew came to us with a litter of kittens, and with them all grown and have found homes of their own, now it's Mama Mew-Mew's turn! She can have a bit of cattitude at times, and sometimes gives love nibbles, but she's a sweet girl at heart that just wants love and attention! Mew-Mew is talkative, and enjoys hanging out and trying to hog attention! She may be best as the only cat, since she can get jealous. She wants to be the boss of the house, and be the center of attention when she requires it! She's happiest as a recliner buddy, sitting atop the chair and nuzzling your head, but she also enjoys laying on your lap as well! Please complete our online Adoption Application.
Read more about Mew-Mew
An application is required to move forward with any adoption. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE!All Full of Cattitude cats have been spayed or neutered, given one distemper vaccine, a rabies vaccine (if old enough), microchip, and have been tested for FeLV if under 6 months of age and for both FeLV/FIV if older. Placements are made based on the needs of each cat. There is a screening process and a contract must be completed prior to any adoption. Renters will be asked to provide proof that pets are allowed. The present adoption fee is $125.00 (please note this amount may change without notification). All cats in our care were rescued from various situations and may have experienced health issues or trauma. While we provide comprehensive veterinary care, including deworming, defleaing, and treatment for any existing conditions, we cannot guarantee that a cat will remain completely healthy after adoption. It's important to understand that cats can develop health issues at any time, and regular veterinary check-ups are recommended. By adopting a rescue cat, you're giving a deserving animal a second chance at a happy and healthy life.
- House-trained
18. Pirate
Meet Pirate, a charming tabby boy ready to drop anchor and steal your heart. Don’t let his permanent wink fool you- this sweet, courageous guy doesn’t miss a beat. Pirate is a young, energetic and affectionate kitty that gets along well with other cats. He loves to play rough with his foster siblings and would do well with another kitty that loves to do the same. Pirate purrs when you look at him and he never runs out of energy to play. He was found with a severe eye prolapse but has since had surgery to remove. His unique circumstance does not prohibit him from having lots of confidence. Pirate is the ultimate captain of cozy. Resilient and loving, he’s looking for a forever crew to call his own. If you’re ready for endless snuggles, Pirate is ready to set sail home with you! He will make a great addition to any family.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
Why adopt an adult cat in Sarasota
An adult cat's personality is fully formed, so the rescue can tell you how they are with people, other pets and busy households. Many have lived in foster homes and are used to family life.
Grown cats are calmer and need less supervision than kittens, which suits people who work long hours or have young children.
Rescues with adult cats near Sarasota
- Rebels Rescue Inc.Tampa, FL · 13 adult cats above
- Full of Cattitude IncRuskin, FL · 3 adult cats above
- Heidi's Legacy Dog RescueTampa, FL · 2 adult cats above
Questions about adopting adult cats in Sarasota
How many adult cats are up for adoption in Sarasota?
As of October 29, 2026, rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Sarasota, Florida, have 46 adult cats up for adoption. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt an adult cat in Sarasota?
The rescues with the most adult cats near Sarasota right now are Rebels Rescue Inc. (Tampa, FL), Full of Cattitude Inc (Ruskin, FL) and Heidi's Legacy Dog Rescue (Tampa, FL). Each cat above has the rescue's phone number and website.
Should I adopt an adult cat or a kitten?
It depends on your home. An adult cat's personality is already known and they need less supervision; kittens need more time and training but grow up with your family. The rescues can help you find the right match.
Listings are updated daily. Rescues are responsible for their own listings; a cat may have been adopted since this page was updated.