Dog-Friendly Cats for Adoption in Chicago, IL: 8 Cats Good with Dogs
Rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Chicago have 8 dog-friendly cats up for adoption. Here are all 8, 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. Smokey
I start out a little bashful, but warm up to people quickly. I get along well with other cats and dogs. I love to cuddle with my human, including keeping you warm at night!
Smokey is micro-chipped, up to date on all vaccinations, spayed , and litter box trained.
Smokey' s adoption fee is $135. If you are interested in meeting Smokey, please fill out our Online Application today!
Once your application has been approved, an ARF volunteer will be able to contact you to arrange a meeting.
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
2. Kernel
Hi my name is Kernel! I was found all alone in a corn field after the corn had been cut down. A helpful person took me to animal control and from there I found my foster family. Ever since I popped up- I have been an a-maize-ing houseguest. Kernel is friendly and playful! An all around purrfect kitty with so much love and affection for his people. He loves to cuddle up on your lap and is a sucker for belly rubs. He is a young cat - around 16 weeks old and he needs another friendly cat waiting for him at his new home --or adopt a second available cat at the same time to keep him entertained! Kernel is a beautiful buff tabby and his little cherub face just melts your heart. He loves to play with all kinds of toys - and he even has a little catnip plush corn that he will bring with him to his forever home!
Read more about Kernel
We encourage you to consider adopting kittens in pairs! There are several reasons why
Kernel
would do good with a friend, including:
-Two kittens keep each other entertained - they will play and get all their energy out on each other in time for snuggles with you!
-Having two kittens to play with each other prevents "I'm lonely and bored" behavioral issues.
-Watching two kittens wrestle is quite possibly the cutest thing you will ever see.
-The kittens will teach each other "how to cat" and learn to be more social with humans and people.
-You'll save two lives instead of one!
Kernel
is microchipped, up to date on all vaccinations,
neutered
, and litter box trained.
Kernel
's adoption fee is $165. Please note A.R.F. does not approve applications for any kitten under 6 months of age to families that live outside of Illinois and/or beyond 100 miles of Wheaton or Glen Ellyn, IL.
If you are interested in meeting
Kernel
, please fill out our
online kitten adoption application at https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application/ today!
Once your application has been approved, an A.R.F. volunteer will be able to contact you to arrange a meeting.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
3. Luke
Luke is the cutest little kitten looking for her purr-fect partner in crime! She has an endless desire to play and especially loves playing with other kittens. Once she's burned off her kitten energy, she'll curl up right in your lap for some snuggles. Luke needs to be adopted with her sister Lenny, one of her foster friends Handsome or Pretty, or have another energetic feline friend in her forever home to keep her company.
We encourage you to consider adopting kittens in pairs! There are several reasons why
Luke
would do good with a friend, including:
Read more about Luke
-Two kittens keep each other entertained - they will play and get all their energy out on each other in time for snuggles with you!
-Having two kittens to play with each other prevents "I'm lonely and bored" behavioral issues.
-Watching two kittens wrestle is quite possibly the cutest thing you will ever see.
-The kittens will teach each other "how to cat" and learn to be more social with humans and people.
-You'll save two lives instead of one!
Luke
is microchipped, up to date on all vaccinations, spayed, and litter box trained.
Luke
's adoption fee is $165. Please note A.R.F. does not approve applications for any kitten under 6 months of age to families that live outside of Illinois and/or beyond 100 miles of Wheaton or Glen Ellyn, IL.
If you are interested in meeting
Luke
, please fill out our
online kitten adoption application at https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application/ today!
Once your application has been approved, an A.R.F. volunteer will be able to contact you to arrange a meeting.
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
4. Beautiful and Gorgeous
Beautiful and Gorgeous are a pair of sisters with big hearts—it might just take them a minute to show it! When you first meet, they might check you out from a safe distance, but don't worry! Beyond those timid first impressions are playful, affectionate shadows who will become your best friends. After they know they're safe, they both turn into total purr-machines who will happily curl up in your lap every chance they get.
Give Beautiful and Gorgeous a chance and these sweet girls will win your over with their affectionate personalities!
Read more about Beautiful and Gorgeous
We encourage you to consider adopting kittens in pairs! There are several reasons why Beautiful would do good with a friend, including:
-Two kittens keep each other entertained - they will play and get all their energy out on each other in time for snuggles with you!
-Having two kittens to play with each other prevents "I'm lonely and bored" behavioral issues.
-Watching two kittens wrestle is quite possibly the cutest thing you will ever see.
-The kittens will teach each other "how to cat" and learn to be more social with humans and people.
-You'll save two lives instead of one!
Beautiful and Gorgeous are microchipped, up to date on all vaccinations, spayed, and litter box trained.
Beautiful and Gorgeous's combined adoption fee is $330 ($165 each). Please note A.R.F. does not approve applications for any kitten under 6 months of age to families that live outside of Illinois and/or beyond 100 miles of Wheaton or Glen Ellyn, IL.
If you are interested in meeting Beautiful and Gorgeous, please fill out our online kitten adoption application at https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application/ today!
Once your application has been approved, an A.R.F. volunteer will be able to contact you to arrange a meeting.
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- Adopt together
5. Soul Surfer
Hang loose, everyone—Soul Surfer is a 5-year-old black-and-white gentleman who’s always ready to catch the next wave of adventure!
This curious guy loves to explore and find out what kind of fun is happening nearby. When he’s not busy adventuring, Soul Surfer is happy to switch gears and enjoy some good old-fashioned playtime and snuggles. He even seems pretty chill about being carried for short periods—talk about going with the flow!
Read more about Soul Surfer
Soul Surfer is great with kids and appears to do well with both dogs and other cats when introductions are slow, thoughtful, and respectful. He’s the kind of laid-back dude who just needs a little time to find his footing before settling into the groove.
If you’re looking for a playful, affectionate, adventurous companion with a “no worries, just vibes” attitude, Soul Surfer might be your perfect match.
Soul Surfer is micro-chipped, up to date on all vaccinations, neutered, and litter box trained.
Soul Surfer's adoption fee is $ 135. If you are interested in meeting Soul Surfer, please fill out our Online Application today!
Once your application has been approved, an ARF volunteer will be able to contact you to arrange a meeting.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
6. Sweetie Pie and Larry BONDED PAIR
Some friendships are simply meant to be, and Sweetie Pie and Larry are living proof. Sweetie Pie's story began with heartbreak. Born the runt of her litter, she was the only kitten to survive after losing all her siblings to what veterinarians believed may have been fading kitten syndrome. Despite such a difficult beginning, this brave little girl grew into the sweetest, most affectionate kitten. Her foster mom brought her to work, surrounded her with love, and introduced her to other cats so she would never have to feel alone. But even after meeting several foster kittens, something was still missing. That was until Larry came along.
Read more about Sweetie Pie and Larry BONDED PAIR
From the moment they met, their connection was undeniable. Larry became the very first kitten Sweetie Pie ever cuddled with, and the two have been inseparable ever since. Whether they're curled up together for a nap, snuggling in their foster mom's lap, or purring themselves to sleep beside her at night, these two have mastered the art of loving and being loved. They're incredibly affectionate, playful, confident, and always ready to make a new friend. Both have been well-socialized with people, other cats, and even their foster family's Chihuahua!
Sweetie Pie and Larry have already experienced how beautiful life can be when you're surrounded by love, patience, and kindness. Now, they're ready for the next chapter of their story, one where they can grow up together in a forever home. They're looking for a family who has plenty of cuddles to give, doesn't mind sharing their bed with two little purring machines, and understands that some bonds are simply too special to separate. After everything Sweetie Pie has overcome, finding Larry was her happy beginning. Could you be the family that gives them their happily ever after?
Please note: Sweetie Pie and Larry are a bonded pair, meaning that they must go to a home together. There are several reasons why Sweetie Pie and Larry would do well in a home together.
-Two kittens keep each other entertained
- They will play and get all their energy out on each other in time for snuggles with you!
- Having two kittens to play with each other prevents "I'm lonely and bored" behavioral issues.
- Watching two kittens wrestle is quite possibly the cutest thing you will ever see.
- The kittens will teach each other "how to cat" and learn to be more social with humans and people.
- You'll save two lives instead of one!
Sweetie Pie and Larry are microchipped, up-to-date on all vaccinations, spayed/neutered, and litter box trained. Sweetie Pie and Larry’s combined adoption fee is $330 ($165 x 2). If you are interested in meeting them, please fill out our Online Application today! Once your application has been approved, an ARF volunteer will be able to contact you to arrange a meeting.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
- Adopt together
7. Trixie
Trixie is an absolute doll! She will make a wonderful companion! Not only is she stunning with her beautiful eyes and soft, shiny coat-she is so low key and low maintenance.
She is independent enough to be an only pet. She does get along great with her foster kitties and big dog.
She's everything you'd want in a pet! Playful, has a very fun personality, curios, quiet, tidy, gentle, and loving.
Please consider adding this wonderful cat to your family!
Trixie
is microchipped, up to date on all vaccinations,
spayed
, and litter box trained.
Read more about Trixie
Trixie
's adoption fee is $135. Please note A.R.F. does not approve applications for any kitten under 6 months of age to families that live outside of Illinois and/or beyond 100 miles of Wheaton or Glen Ellyn, IL.
If you are interested in meeting
Trixie
, please fill out our
online kitten adoption application at https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application/ today!
Once your application has been approved, an A.R.F. volunteer will be able to contact you to arrange a meeting.
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
8. Astra
My name is Astra and I’m the star of my family!
I love to cuddle pile with other kitties, so you’ll seldom see me sleeping alone. It’s the best thing ever when another kitty grooms me. The second best thing is playtime, I love to play! My favorite toys have feathers or remind me of bugs. My foster siblings are teaching me to hunt bugs, but I’m not very good at it yet. I like some pets, but I have a busy schedule and I sometimes forget to ask for them.
Read more about Astra
I was found under a deck with my siblings, so I’m a little independent. I’ve spent enough time inside to know that I like the kittypet life, but I still have a bit of a potty mouth. When I’m not sure about something or mildly inconvenienced I sometimes hiss, but that’s just how I say “no thank you”. I’m getting more polite every day! I sometimes still find humans intimidating, so I need some time to adjust to new situations and environments.
I’m looking for an adopter who’s willing to learn my language and help me open up. I must go to a home with another cat. I’d love to go home with my sibling Nova, but I’d be equally happy with another friendly cat that will groom, snuggle, and play with me. I’d be okay with a calm dog that mostly ignores me.
If you’re looking for a kitten that’s out of this world, submit an application today!
We encourage you to consider adopting kittens in pairs! There are several reasons why
Astra
would do good with a friend, including:
-Two kittens keep each other entertained - they will play and get all their energy out on each other in time for snuggles with you!
-Having two kittens to play with each other prevents "I'm lonely and bored" behavioral issues.
-Watching two kittens wrestle is quite possibly the cutest thing you will ever see.
-The kittens will teach each other "how to cat" and learn to be more social with humans and people.
-You'll save two lives instead of one!
Astra
is microchipped, up to date on all vaccinations,
spayed
, and litter box trained.
Astra
's adoption fee is $135. Please note A.R.F. does not approve applications for any kitten under 6 months of age to families that live outside of Illinois and/or beyond 100 miles of Wheaton or Glen Ellyn, IL.
If you are interested in meeting
Astra
, please fill out our
online kitten adoption application at https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application/ today!
Once your application has been approved, an A.R.F. volunteer will be able to contact you to arrange a meeting.
- 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 Chicago
- Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF-IL)Wheaton, IL · 8 dog-friendly cats above
Questions about adopting dog-friendly cats in Chicago
How many dog-friendly cats are up for adoption in Chicago?
As of October 29, 2026, rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Chicago, Illinois, have 8 dog-friendly cats up for adoption. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a dog-friendly cat in Chicago?
The rescues with the most dog-friendly cats near Chicago right now are Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF-IL) (Wheaton, IL). 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.
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