Cats for Adoption in Buncombe, IL: 5 Cats Looking for a Home
9 cats and kittens are waiting for homes at 1 rescue or shelter within 50 miles of Buncombe. Here are the 5 nearest, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.
Of the cats up for adoption within 50 miles of Buncombe, 7 young cats and 2 adults. Most are domestic shorthairs and other mixed breeds, in every color and personality.
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1. Pepper
Pepper is a sweet affectionate young male cat who is ready for his family! He does have allergies and need an allergy shot every few months, but he's healthy and playful and ready to go home with an approved adopter!
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
2. Pixie
Pixie is a sweet young adult female. She had been adopted and was with her adopter for about a year before health issues of her adopted brought her back to us. She misses having a home of her own and is patiently waiting for her new family to find her.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
3. Jupiter
Jupiter is a sweet spicy girl with OPINIONS on the things she does or does not like lol. She is a bit of a screamer, a bit of a hissy, and a bit of a lover. When she wants to give you affection, she's giving you affection whether you want it or not lol. She is ready to meet the person she can scream and hiss at right before she licks your skin off.
4. Tippy
Sweet baby Tippy! He is a teeny tiny baby boy who is going to stay a teeny tiny baby boy. He's sweet and playful and really wants to meet his people!!
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
5. Licorice
Licorce came to us a little bitty baby who couldn't move his back legs; but he could scoot across the room in 30 seconds or less!! He had a broken pelvis, with some rest and TLC he is now fully healed and ready to meet his purrfect family!
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
Rescues and shelters near Buncombe
The rescues with the most cats listed within 50 miles of Buncombe.
- Perry County Humane Society of IllinoisDuQuoin, IL · 9 cats · 40 mi from Buncombe
How to adopt from Perry County Humane Society of Illinois
Applicants must apply and pass a thorough screening process, which includes vet and personal reference checks. They must sign contracts and pay an adoption fee.
Adopting a cat in Buncombe
Most rescues ask you to fill in an application, meet the cat, and pay an adoption fee that usually covers spaying or neutering, vaccinations and a microchip. Many are foster-based, so you'll often meet your cat in a volunteer's home rather than a shelter.
Questions about adopting a cat in Buncombe
How many cats are up for adoption in Buncombe?
As of October 29, 2026, 9 cats and kittens are listed for adoption within 50 miles of Buncombe, Illinois, by 1 rescue or shelter. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a cat in Buncombe?
The rescues with the most cats near Buncombe right now are Perry County Humane Society of Illinois (DuQuoin, IL). Each cat above has the rescue's phone number and website.
Are there kittens for adoption in Buncombe?
Not right now. Rescues within 50 miles of Buncombe have no kittens listed today, but new cats arrive every day, so check back soon.
How do I adopt a cat in Buncombe?
Pick a cat and contact the rescue or shelter looking after them. Most ask you to fill in an application, meet the cat, and pay an adoption fee that usually covers spaying or neutering, vaccinations and a microchip.
Listings are updated daily. Rescues are responsible for their own listings; a cat may have been adopted since this page was updated.