Athens, GA

Dog-Friendly Cats for Adoption in Athens, GA: 15 Cats Good with Dogs

Dog-Friendly Cats up for adoption near Athens, GA

Rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Athens have 15 dog-friendly cats up for adoption. Here are all 15, 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.

1. Primrose

Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 28 mi from Athens

Thankfully someone scooped these orphans up and made their odds ever in their favor, as they were brought to a local shelter and pulled by our rescue to bottle feed - they were in rough shape, encrusted in flea dirt, and with a respiratory infection brewing. Some meds, formula, and love and these babies are absolutely thriving little competitors. Primrose is the smallest of the crew, and while she is small she is mighty. She is posted here with her littermates for pre-adoption, as she didn't make weight for her surgery yet but will be going this week.

Read more about Primrose

We LOVE seeing our babies adopted in pairs… having a familiar sibling/buddy helps ease their transition to a new home, and gives them a constant companion for life. For more great reasons to adopt a pair, visit http://www.kittenlady.org/twokittens.
Are you ready to volunteer as tribute to love one or two of these kittens forever? Apply at http://www.ppnk.org.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Primrose fromPound Puppies N Kittens, Inc.Social Circle, GA · listed Oct 24

2. Haymitch

Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 28 mi from Athens

Thankfully someone scooped these orphans up and made their odds ever in their favor, as they were brought to a local shelter and pulled by our rescue to bottle feed - they were in rough shape, encrusted in flea dirt, and with a respiratory infection brewing. Some meds, formula, and love and these babies are absolutely thriving little competitors. Haymitch is also very outgoing and social.
We LOVE seeing our babies adopted in pairs… having a familiar sibling/buddy helps ease their transition to a new home, and gives them a constant companion for life. For more great reasons to adopt a pair, visit http://www.kittenlady.org/twokittens.
Are you ready to volunteer as tribute to love one or two of these kittens forever? Apply at http://www.ppnk.org.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Haymitch fromPound Puppies N Kittens, Inc.Social Circle, GA · listed Oct 24

3. Katniss

Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 28 mi from Athens

Thankfully someone scooped these orphans up and made their odds ever in their favor, as they were brought to a local shelter and pulled by our rescue to bottle feed - they were in rough shape, encrusted in flea dirt, and with a respiratory infection brewing. Some meds, formula, and love and these babies are absolutely thriving little competitors. Katniss hasn’t met a stranger, and is curious and playful.
We LOVE seeing our babies adopted in pairs… having a familiar sibling/buddy helps ease their transition to a new home, and gives them a constant companion for life. For more great reasons to adopt a pair, visit http://www.kittenlady.org/twokittens.
Are you ready to volunteer as tribute to love one or two of these kittens forever? Apply at http://www.ppnk.org.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Katniss fromPound Puppies N Kittens, Inc.Social Circle, GA · listed Oct 24

4. Peeta

Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 28 mi from Athens

Thankfully someone scooped these orphans up and made their odds ever in their favor, as they were brought to a local shelter and pulled by our rescue to bottle feed - they were in rough shape, encrusted in flea dirt, and with a respiratory infection brewing. Some meds, formula, and love and these babies are absolutely thriving little competitors. Peeta is the ringleader, very outgoing and always at the front of the pack.
We LOVE seeing our babies adopted in pairs… having a familiar sibling/buddy helps ease their transition to a new home, and gives them a constant companion for life. For more great reasons to adopt a pair, visit http://www.kittenlady.org/twokittens.
Are you ready to volunteer as tribute to love one or two of these kittens forever? Apply at http://www.ppnk.org.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Peeta fromPound Puppies N Kittens, Inc.Social Circle, GA · listed Oct 24

5. Wallie

Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 28 mi from Athens

This precious girl was found at a local Walmart by one of our boys in blue and brought in to animal control at about 2 weeks old , eyes just opened and absolutely covered in fleas. She was bottle raised, and is now learning to play with other kitties her age. Wallie is a social and curious girl who loves to play and get all the attention. She would love a home with a kitty friend to socialize with.
We LOVE seeing our babies adopted in pairs… having a familiar sibling/buddy helps ease their transition to a new home, and gives them a constant companion for life. For more great reasons to adopt a pair, visit http://www.kittenlady.org/twokittens.
Ready to check out with the best thing from Walmart that wasn’t even on the shelf? Apply at http://www.ppnk.org.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Wallie fromPound Puppies N Kittens, Inc.Social Circle, GA · listed Oct 24

6. Corona

Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 28 mi from Athens

This dynamic duo was found by a local resident at about a week old, mama didn’t make it back to them, so they reached out to the community for help and the babies made their way to us to be bottle raised. Around the time they would have been born, there was a solar eclipse happening, so they were named Eclipse and Corona. Corona is the blue girl, reminiscent of the lighter halo visible around the eclipsed sun. They are extremely playful, and are either found bouncing wildly around and wrestling, or snuggled up to nap and recharge for the next play session. Corona is probably the slightly more outgoing of the two, she’s always at the front of the line investigating whether you’re here to shower her with love or food.
We LOVE seeing our babies adopted in pairs… having a familiar sibling/buddy helps ease their transition to a new home, and gives them a constant companion for life.

Read more about Corona

For more great reasons to adopt a pair, visit http://www.kittenlady.org/twokittens.
These celestial cuties would love to be the center of your universe! Apply at http://www.ppnk.org.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Corona fromPound Puppies N Kittens, Inc.Social Circle, GA · listed Oct 20

7. Eclipse

Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 28 mi from Athens

This dynamic duo was found by a local resident at about a week old, mama didn’t make it back to them, so they reached out to the community for help and the babies made their way to us to be bottle raised. Around the time they would have been born, there was a solar eclipse happening, so they were named Eclipse and Corona. Eclipse is the solid black boy resembling total darkness during an eclipse. They are extremely playful, and are either found bouncing wildly around and wrestling, or snuggled up to nap and recharge for the next play session. Eclipse is very sweet, though a tad more reserved than his sister until he recognizes friend or foe.
We LOVE seeing our babies adopted in pairs… having a familiar sibling/buddy helps ease their transition to a new home, and gives them a constant companion for life.

Read more about Eclipse

For more great reasons to adopt a pair, visit http://www.kittenlady.org/twokittens.
These celestial cuties would love to be the center of your universe! Apply at http://www.ppnk.org.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Eclipse fromPound Puppies N Kittens, Inc.Social Circle, GA · listed Oct 20

8. Beckham

Kitten · Male · Domestic Long Hair (long coat) · 28 mi from Athens

Beckham is one lucky little dude who might have used one of his nine lives already just trying to survive. He was found one night in the middle of the road near a soccer complex at about 5 weeks old, eyes crusted shut, unable to see the cars whizzing. Thankfully one of our own was one of those cars, and she was able to get turned around and scoop him up before he got hit. Once he recovered and started to hold his eyes open, we could see that one eye was back to normal but the other had severely swollen conjunctiva, where we couldn’t even yet see the eye. Antibiotic drops and blood serum have healed it remarkably, and while there will always be cloudiness in that eye, it is evident he still has some useful vision that was preserved.

Read more about Beckham

It doesn’t phase him in the least, and Beckham is an active, playful, and entertaining boy looking for someone to engage with and burn off all that athletic energy!
We LOVE seeing our babies adopted in pairs… having a familiar sibling/buddy helps ease their transition to a new home, and gives them a constant companion for life. For more great reasons to adopt a pair, visit http://www.kittenlady.org/twokittens.
Beckham’s goal is to find his forever family - can you help him score? Apply at http://www.ppnk.org.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Beckham fromPound Puppies N Kittens, Inc.Social Circle, GA · listed Oct 20

9. Pebbles

Kitten (2 months 13 days) · Male · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 39 mi from Athens

Looking for a little bundle of love to brighten your days? Meet Pebbles, an adorable tabby-and-white kitten who never met a stranger.

Pebbles is the total package: friendly, playful, affectionate, and ready to love everyone he meets. He gets along wonderfully with adults, kids, other cats, and even dogs! This sweet little guy believes everyone is a potential new friend, and he’s always happy to share his love wherever he goes.

Whether he’s chasing toys, making new friends, or soaking up affection, Pebbles is sure to fill your home with laughter, love, and plenty of purrs.

Adopt Pebbles and bring home a whole lot of happiness!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Pebbles fromCatRangersBuford, ga · listed Oct 11

10. Chip

Young (8 months) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 49 mi from Athens

Chip, Tiny Explorer, Full-Time Sidekick

Chip has been through more than most, but you’d never know it by the way she carries herself. After being rescued from a house fire where she and other cats were left behind, Chip decided life was still meant to be lived fully, and she does exactly that every single day.

She’s confident, social, affectionate, and full of personality. The kind of kitten who doesn’t wait for life to come to her, she walks right into it.

And honestly… she’d probably tell you that herself:

Hi. I’m Chip.
I’ll be the one greeting you at the door, yes, every time. You’re welcome.

Read more about Chip

I don’t really do the whole ‘hiding under the couch’ thing. I prefer a strong entrance. Tail up, little strut, tiny meow… make eye contact… you get it.

People? Love them. Cats? Also love them.
Honestly, I’m trying to be friends with everyone.
I’m what some call a little shadow. I prefer devoted sidekick.

If you’re walking to the kitchen, I’m coming. If you’re folding laundry, I’m supervising.
If you’re exploring the house, I’ll be exploring with you. I like to know what you’re doing at all times, not because I’m nosy… because I’m invested.

I take my job as Professional Explorer very seriously.

New box? Inspecting it. Cabinet opened? Investigating. Mysterious lizard in the projector? Still tracking the case. I also have the cutest little meow, which I use strategically.

My fur is extremely soft , I’ve been told this is important information.

I love toys, I love people, I love other cats, and I fully intend to befriend every living being in my vicinity.

Anyway, if you’re looking for a confident kitten with personality, curiosity, excellent greeting skills, and strong friendship goals… I’m available!

Check out more photos and videos of Chip here:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/8qakt7Sz241TyCjZ9

Chip is about 7.5 months old as of April 2026 and truly the kind of kitten who brings life into a home. She is fully vetted, microchipped and tested negative for FIV and FelV.

To meet Chip, start by filling out an application here:
http://tinyurl.com/LLARadopt

Questions? info@littlelivesatl.org

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Chip fromLittle Lives Animal RescueTucker, GA · listed Sep 16

11. Miso

Young · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 49 mi from Athens

More photos and videos of Miso here:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZLkSuZfx2XXoJxRZ6

Miso is about a year old and pure affection. He follows his people everywhere, rubs against your legs, gives enthusiastic head bumps, climbs into laps, and will absolutely tell you when he needs more attention. He is sweet, social, vocal, and completely obsessed with humans.

We found Miso outside emaciated, anemic, flea-covered, and badly wounded. After food, veterinary care, and lots of love, he made an incredible recovery and is now healthy, happy, and ready for his home.

Read more about Miso

Miso is FeLV positive, but FeLV does not define him. It cannot spread to humans or dogs. Miso can be an only cat or live with another FeLV+ kitty. He loves people, is interested in other cats, and is also very fond of respectful dogs.

His other great love? Churu. Miso will happily pose for pictures as long as the treats keep coming.

We can't promise how many years Miso will have. Nobody can. But we can promise that the life he has is worth living and worth loving.

Neutered and up to date on age-appropriate vaccines.
Indoor-only home required.

Interested in Miso? Apply here:
tinyurl.com/LLARadopt

Questions?
info@littlelivesatl.org

  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
Adopt Miso fromLittle Lives Animal RescueTucker, GA · listed Sep 15

12. Bondo

Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 28 mi from Athens

The Collision Crew names were inspired because one of them had striking double racing stripes down his back when they were little. Bondo is the buff and white boy, and he’s super sweet and slightly more laid back than his siblings. He's got cool white marble swirls on his sides like Racing Stripes.
We LOVE seeing our babies adopted in pairs… having a familiar sibling/buddy helps ease their transition to a new home, and gives them a constant companion for life. For more great reasons to adopt a pair, visit http://www.kittenlady.org/twokittens.
Are you ready for a couple of these kiddos to crash into your heart? Apply at http://www.ppnk.org.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Bondo fromPound Puppies N Kittens, Inc.Social Circle, GA · listed Aug 24

13. Racing Stripes

Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 28 mi from Athens

The Collision Crew names were inspired because Racing Stripes had striking double racing stripes down his back when he were little. They are still there but a little fainter as he has grown into the social and spunky little boy he is. He's got a fascinating white marble swirl on his sides also.
We LOVE seeing our babies adopted in pairs… having a familiar sibling/buddy helps ease their transition to a new home, and gives them a constant companion for life. For more great reasons to adopt a pair, visit http://www.kittenlady.org/twokittens.
Are you ready for a couple of these kiddos to crash into your heart? Apply at http://www.ppnk.org.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Racing Stripes fromPound Puppies N Kittens, Inc.Social Circle, GA · listed Aug 24

14. Creamsicle

Young (1 year 4 months) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 39 mi from Athens

Creamsicle is a tiny princess with a big personality! This confident little girl is endlessly curious and loves exploring every nook and cranny she can find. Whether she's climbing into boxes, chasing toy balls, batting at shoelaces, or stalking the occasional bug that wanders inside, Creamsicle is always ready for her next adventure.

Don't let her size fool you—Creamsicle is full of sass! She confidently struts right past the resident dogs as if she owns the place (because, in her mind, she does!). She knows exactly what she wants, including letting everyone know when she thinks it's time for dinner with her adorable little meows.

Read more about Creamsicle

Creamsicle enjoys being close to her people, even if she's not much of a lap cat. She's happiest lounging nearby on the sofa, keeping you company, and she's especially fascinated by Cat TV on YouTube—watching birds and critters is one of her favorite pastimes.

If you're looking for a playful, independent, and delightfully sassy companion who will keep you smiling every day, Creamsicle is ready to rule your heart and your home!

  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Creamsicle fromCatRangersBuford, ga · listed Jul 19

15. Ignatius

Adult (8 years 3 months) · Male · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 27 mi from Athens

Life hasn't always been kind to Iggy. At a young age, he was unjustly thrown out by his previous family and spent six long years surviving on the streets. But if you think that hardened his heart, think again! Iggy beat the odds and emerged as quite literally the most loving cat ever. He has officially retired from the street life and is thoroughly enjoying the perks of luxury indoor living. Has a fierce rivalry with the "Water Monster" (aka the shower). He prefers his life and yours to be strictly dry, thank you very much!

Read more about Ignatius

Iggy is FIV positive, but don't let that scary-sounding acronym fool you! FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) simply means he has a slightly weaker immune system. FIV-positive cats can live completely normal, long, and happy lives indoors with good nutrition and regular vet checkups. It is only spread to other cats through deep, severe bite wounds—meaning he can safely live with other gentle, non-aggressive cats, or reign supreme as your one-and-only king. If sounds like your perfect companion, apply today on the MACS Friends Website.

  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
  • Special needs
Adopt Ignatius fromMACS Friends Animal Rescue IncAuburn, Ga · listed Jun 11

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 Athens

Questions about adopting dog-friendly cats in Athens

How many dog-friendly cats are up for adoption in Athens?

As of October 29, 2026, rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Athens, Georgia, have 15 dog-friendly cats up for adoption. The list is updated every day.

Where can I adopt a dog-friendly cat in Athens?

The rescues with the most dog-friendly cats near Athens right now are Pound Puppies N Kittens, Inc. (Social Circle, GA), CatRangers (Buford, ga) and Little Lives Animal Rescue (Tucker, GA). 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.