Kid-Friendly Cats for Adoption in Chicago, IL: 21 Cats Good with Children

Sven just arrived at our cat center and started out very shy, hiding behind his blankets. As soon as he realized he was safe, he allowed himself to soak up all of the love our volunteers have to give. Sven comes out of his hiding spot as soon as we open his condo door. He leans his head into hands for pets, and immediately starts making biscuits and purring. He is one of those cats that likes to make sure that you are petting him with both hands!

Given his background, Sven needs a quiet home where he will be able to settle in at his own pace. He would likely do well with another cat in the home, but at this time dogs and young kids would be too much for him. He does give an occasional love bite when you are petting him, so his adopters should know how to gently redirect. We rescued him from his previous situation, but you can save him by giving him the loving home that he deserves.

Svengoolie
is micro-chipped, up to date on all vaccinations,
neutered
, and litter box trained.

Svengoolie
's adoption fee is $135. If you are interested in meeting
Svengoolie
, 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.

Whether they’re snuggled up side by side or showing off their unique personalities, these two make the perfect pair. They share a special bond that’s impossible not to fall in love with, and they’re ready to find a forever home where they can stay together and fill your days with cuddles, playtime, and endless love.

Sweden and Shrimp

are micro-chipped, up to date on all vaccinations,
neutered
, and litter box trained.

Sweden and Shrimp

's combined adoption fee is $270 ($135 each). If you are interested in meeting Sweden and Shrimp, 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.

If you're looking for a cat who genuinely enjoys human companionship, Fuzzy Tail is your girl! She loves attention, welcomes affection, and is always happy to spend some quality time with the people she loves.

Of course, even the most devoted cuddlebug needs a little personal time, and Fuzzy Tail has a favorite retreat—her cat tree! Whether she's lounging on a comfortable platform, surveying the room from above, or simply enjoying a peaceful afternoon, her cat tree is her happy place. A nice tall cat tree in her forever home would certainly earn you extra points!

When it comes to other cats, Fuzzy Tail is wonderfully easygoing. She gets along just fine with her feline roommates, although she doesn't seem particularly interested in making them the center of her world. She's perfectly content to share her space with other cats while focusing most of her affection on her humans.

That makes her a lovely candidate for either a home with other friendly, respectful cats or a home where she can enjoy being the center of attention.

With her sweet personality, affectionate nature, and charmingly fluffy appearance, Fuzzy Tail has all the makings of a wonderful companion.

If you've been dreaming of a friendly little sweetheart who loves cuddles, appreciates a good cat tree, and will happily make herself at home in your heart, Fuzzy Tail is waiting to meet you!

But his greatest passion? FOOD! Ding Dong takes mealtime very seriously. If you're opening a can of cat food, don't be surprised if you suddenly feel tiny paws climbing up your back. Before you know it, Ding Dong will be perched on your shoulder, supervising the entire operation and wondering what's taking so long!

Despite his mischievous ways, Ding Dong is an incredibly loving little boy who adores attention and affection. He's the kind of kitten who will keep you laughing with his silly antics and then melt your heart with his cuddles.

His very best friend is Bibbidi Mel, a sweet, gentle boy who provides the perfect balance to Ding Dong's larger-than-life personality. The two are wonderful buddies, and we'd love for them to find a forever home together. However, Ding Dong can also be adopted on his own.

If your home could use a little more laughter, a lot more love, and perhaps an unexpected kitten on your shoulder, Ding Dong is ready to ring your bell!

Just remember to keep the food coming!

Ding Dong is available through our foster-to-adopt program, giving him a chance to settle into his new home before the adoption is finalized.

Mel has a few great passions in life: delicious food, climbing his cat tree, and watching birds through the window. He can happily spend ages observing the feathered visitors outside, dreaming of adventures while enjoying the comforts of home.

His very best friend is Ding Dong, a playful little fellow who brings out Mel's adventurous side. The two boys share a wonderful friendship, and we'd love to see them adopted together. However, Mel can also be adopted on his own into a loving, patient home where he'll have the time and encouragement to blossom at his own pace.

If you're looking for a gentle, affectionate companion whose quiet little expressions of love will make you smile every day, Bibbidi Mel might just be your perfect match!

Mel is available through our foster-to-adopt program, giving him a chance to settle into their new home before the adoption is finalized.

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.

Lexi was born into her fosters home from a feral pregnant cat they took in. Mom is all vetted and is now part of the foster's family. As much as they would have loved to keep all of the kittens, of course that was not possible. Now Lexi is ready to find her forever home She is very playful and has a gentle soul. Can be clingy always wanting to be on or next to you. She is just now being introduced to other cats in the foster home and is doing well but honestly I think she would do fine as an only cat that can soak up all of your attention.

We encourage you to consider adopting kittens in pairs! There are several reasons why Lexi would do well with a sibling or 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!

Lexi is micro-chipped, up to date on all vaccinations, spayed, and litter box trained.

Lexi'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 Lexi, 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.

Alice was born into her fosters home from a feral pregnant cat they took in. Mom is all vetted and is now part of the foster's family. As much as they would have loved to keep all of the kittens, of course that was not possible. Now Alice is ready to find her forever home. She is very affectionate and loves to crawl into your lap for pets. Some days I call her velcro since I can't get her off my lap. She co-exists with the other fosters and cats in the house, but would also do well as an only cat to soak up the attention.

We encourage you to consider adopting kittens in pairs! There are several reasons why Alice would do well with a sibling or 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!

Alice is micro-chipped, up to date on all vaccinations, spayed, and litter box trained.

Alice'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 Alice, 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.

You can find Sashi at A.R.F’s cat center at Wheaton PetSmart.

Sashi is micro-chipped, up to date on all vaccinations, spayed, and litter box trained.

Sashi's adoption fee is $ 135. If you are interested in meeting Sashi, 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.

His favorite thing is climbing onto his foster's shoulder and cuddling in her hair LOL!

Don would especially love to be adopted with his buddy Mel, who makes a great partner for all that kitten fun, but he can also be adopted separately into the right home.

Don and the rest of the Busy Bees are available through our foster-to-adopt program, giving them a chance to settle into their new homes before the adoption is finalized.

There's something especially endearing about the way Mel asks for affection. He'll quietly lean his whole little body into you for pets, and it's nearly impossible not to fall in love with him. ❤️ He just needs someone willing to give him that little bit of time to show them who he really is.

Mel would love to be adopted with one of his Busy Bee friends, Don—but he can also be adopted separately into the right home.

Mel and the rest of the Busy Bees are available through our foster-to-adopt program, giving them a chance to settle into their new homes before the adoption is finalized.

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.

Paulie can be adopted on his own, with a cat friend from his foster home (Richie, Brodie, Spookie) or into a home with a current cat. He needs a gentle loving family with respectful children or an adult household that will give him the low key attention he craves."

Paulie is micro-chipped, up to date on all vaccinations,
neutered
, and litter box trained.

Paulie's adoption fee is $135. If you are interested in meeting Paulie, 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.

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.

Perfection is Nelly's nick name. Nelly is a sweet, cuddly little black kitten who loves nothing more than getting attention from her people. She is pure perfection. Give her some pets and affection, and you’ll quickly hear her happy purrs start up! Nelly will sleep with you in bed all night. She is always ready to play. I often wake up in the morning to a pile of toys next to me that she had been gathering all night. She loves all people and all cats. We think it would be best for her to go to a home with a kitty companion whether that is adopting her with another kitten or having one already at home to play with. She is the last of her litter to be adopted out, and she misses playing with them. She has learned to play fetch with us when she is looking for playtime. She would be a great addition to any family. She would even likely be ok with a dog. She has never been introduced to one, I bet she would play and snuggle with a dog too. And she has the SOFTEST fur you will find. Seriously, this cat is perfect!

We encourage you to consider adopting kittens in pairs! There are several reasons why Nelly would do better with a sibling or 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!

Nelly is micro-chipped, up to date on all vaccinations,
spayed
, and litter box trained.

Nelly'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 Nelly, 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.

Holstein is microchipped, up to date on all vaccinations, spayed/neutered, and litter box trained. Holstein’s adoption fee is $135.

If you are interested in meeting him, 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.

Devon is microchipped, up to date on all vaccinations, spayed/neutered, and litter box trained. Devon’s adoption fee is $135.

If you are interested in meeting him, 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.

I know that might sound like the opposite of what you've been drawn to. But here's what I've learned about myself — I have a lot of love, and I want to share it with everyone in your world. The kids. The other cats. The quiet evenings on the couch. The busy Tuesday mornings. I fit into life rather than requiring life to rearrange itself around me, and there is something to be said for that kind of ease.

I am the cat who makes a full house feel complete.

If you already have cats at home, I'll win them over. If you have children, I'm already their best friend — I just haven't met them yet. If you've been waiting for a cat who will simply show up for you, every single day, without making you prove yourself first — that's what I do.

Some bonds ask you to be patient. Mine asks you to just let me in.

I'm Atlas. I already love you. I'm just waiting for you to come get me.

Some cats choose one person. Some choose everyone. The Sun shines on all.

Atlas is great with kids and other cats and will thrive in almost any loving home.

When she's not seeking affection, you'll often find Fairway perched by a window, watching the birds and keeping an eye on everything happening outside. Her favorite reward after a long day of "course management"? A tasty serving of wet food!

If you're looking for a loving companion who enjoys attention, family time, and a front-row seat to nature's entertainment, Fairway is ready to be your hole-in-one

Fairway is microchipped, up to date on all vaccinations, spayed, and litter box trained. Fairway’s adoption fee is $135. If you are interested in meeting her, 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.

Today, she is full of spunk, sweetness, and personality. She’s the kind of cat who makes you smile the moment you walk into the room. Saturday is a TOTAL lovebug who wants pets, pets, and more pets! She makes happy feet, rubs all over your legs, and asks for affection in the cutest ways.

And when we say this girl LOVES her humans, we mean it. Saturday sleeps with her foster mom EVERY single night and joins her for nap time, too. One of her favorite things is curling up right on her foster mom’s chest. She wants to be close to her person, soaking up all the love and attention she can get. If you're looking for a companion who will make you feel loved and needed, Saturday is your girl!

She’s also a huge fan of wand toys and has discovered that playing is her new favorite hobby. Her joy, energy, and resilience are honestly inspiring.

So, what about other cats, Saturday currently lives with a resident cat in her foster mom’s home, and the two do just fine together. They pretty much coexist, each doing their own thing without any drama. Based on what we’ve seen, Saturday could do well with a calm, non-dominant, easygoing cat who doesn't need to be in charge of the household. She would also be perfectly happy as an only cat, where she can soak up all the human attention her heart desires.

Saturday has survived the unimaginable. Now she deserves a home where she can finally exhale, stretch out, play, sleep on her favorite human’s chest, and be adored the way she always should have been.

Let's land this girl a home!If you’re interested in meeting and adopting Saturday, please fill out an application today. Your new favorite snuggle buddy might be waiting to meet you!