Kittens for Adoption in Joliet, IL: 16 Kittens Looking for a Home
Rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Joliet have 27 kittens up for adoption. Here are the 16 newest, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.
Kittens are usually the first to be adopted, especially in spring and summer when rescues are at their fullest, so if one catches your eye, get in touch with the rescue soon.
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1. 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
2. Lexi
Lexi will be at the Darien Petsmart adoption event Saturday, October 31st from 11-2.
Fostered in a home with siblings, Alice and Ethel.
Read more about Lexi
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.
- Good with kids
- House-trained
3. Alice
Alice will be at the Darien Petsmart adoption event Saturday, October 31st from 11-2.
Fostered with siblings, Lexi and Ethel.
Read more about Alice
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.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
4. Ethel
Ethel will be at the Darien Petsmart adoption event Saturday, October 31st from 11-2.
Ethel is fostered with her siblings Lexi and Alice.
Ethel's foster mom took in a pregnant stray cat and had her babies in the fosters' safe environment. The foster vetted the mom and she now has a permanent place in their family home. As much as they would have loved to keep all of the kittens, of course that was not possible. So now Ethel is looking for HER forever family and home. She would likely thrive better as an only cat in the home or be adopted with a sibling.
Read more about Ethel
We encourage you to consider adopting kittens in pairs! There are several reasons why Ethel 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!
Ethel is micro-chipped, up to date on all vaccinations, spayed, and litter box trained.
Ethel'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 Ethel, 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.
- Only cat
- House-trained
5. Pecan
If you're looking for a kitten who will melt your heart, look no further than Pecan! This precious little girl is as sweet as her name and has so much love to give!
Pecan is an incredibly affectionate little sweetheart who absolutely adores attention. She loves being around people and is always happy to soak up some extra love and affection. Her little purr motor seems to run nonstop, especially when she's getting the attention she loves so much! She's the kind of kitten who will make you feel special every single day.
Read more about Pecan
One of Pecan's favorite things to do is curl up in her cat tower and soak up the warm sunshine. When she's not enjoying a little sunbathing, you'll find her playing, chasing, and wrestling with her brother Biscuit and her foster siblings. She loves having kitty friends to share her adventures with!
Interested in meeting Pecan All our cats are in foster homes as we do not have a facility where people can come and meet the cats at any time. The first step is to complete our online application at the link below. Once we have an approved application we can set up an appointment for you to meet her.
Please copy/paste the link below into a browser window to get started.
https://starfishanimalrescue.com/adopt/cat-adoption-application
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
6. Biscuit
Meet Biscuit – The Sweetest Little Orange Lovebug! If you're looking for a kitten who will steal your heart, look no further than Biscuit! This handsome orange tabby is truly one of the sweetest, friendliest little guys you will ever meet! He has a heart full of love, a playful personality, and a purr motor that never seems to turn off! Biscuit absolutely adores attention and is always happy to soak up all the love you have to give. Whether you're petting him, cuddling him, or simply spending time with him, he'll reward you with the sweetest purrs. He's the kind of kitten who makes you smile just by being around him! When he's not busy being a little lovebug, Biscuit loves playing, chasing toys, and having fun with his two sisters, Maple and Pecan. The three of them are the cutest little trio! After a busy day of kitten adventures, one of Biscuit's favorite things to do is curl up with his sisters in their cat tower, basking in the warm sunshine and enjoying a cozy afternoon nap. And let's not forget one of Biscuit's greatest loves — Squeeze Up treats! The way to this little guy's heart is definitely through his tummy! He never turns down a tasty treat and will happily enjoy every last lick. Biscuit is the perfect combination of sweet, affectionate, playful, and lovable. He has so much love to give and is ready to share it with a lucky forever family. Whether he's making you laugh with his kitten antics or melting your heart with his endless purrs, Biscuit is sure to fill your home with happiness, cuddles, and unconditional love. One thing is certain — life is just a little sweeter with a Biscuit in it!
Read more about Biscuit
Please copy/paste the link below into a browser window to get started. https://www.starfishanimalrescue.com/adopt/cat-adoption-application
The adoption fee of $175 includes includes neuter, microchip, age appropriate/required vaccinations and any other necessary medical treatment to assure a healthy new cat for your family.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
7. Agnes & Rosie
Agnes and Rosie are two beautiful, sweet and adorable 9 week old sisters. They are a joy to simply watch play and explore the world around them. Agnes doesn't want to miss a thing and runs head long into every situation! Its a good thing that she has 9 lives! Rosie goes where her sister goes but usually hesitates for a few seconds before following. Rosie is a lover and enjoys being snuggled. Rosie also will not hesitate to let you know that you are not giving her enough loving! At the end of the day, both sisters simply want a lap to snuggle on and a warm body to sleep next to. Together they will bring love and delight to your home! ❤️
Read more about Agnes & Rosie
We encourage you to consider adopting kittens in pairs! There are several reasons why Agnes & Rosie will do well together in a new home, 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!
Agnes & Rosie are microchipped, up to date on all vaccinations, spayed, and litter box trained.
Agnes & Rosie's combined adoption fee is $330 ($165x2). 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 Agnes & Rosie, 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.
- House-trained
- Adopt together
8. Hank & Mac
Hank and Mac are two 9 week old brothers that know how to have fun. They enjoy chasing each other and their 4 other siblings! Hank the Tank is always the first to run into a new experience. Mac is following closely behind ! They are curious and very inquisitive about everything around them. However when they are tired from their many adventures they LOVE to be held and snuggled! They bring smiles, love and joy wherever they go!!! They will bring happiness to their new home when they go there together! ❤️
Read more about Hank & Mac
We encourage you to consider adopting kittens in pairs! There are several reasons why Hank & Mac will do well together in a new home, 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!
Hank & Mac are microchipped, up to date on all vaccinations, neutered, and litter box trained.
Hank & Mac's combined adoption fee is $330 ($165 x 2). 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 Hank & Mac, 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.
- House-trained
- Adopt together
9. 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
10. Tux
If you work from home, Tux may just be your perfect coworker. She loves being near her people, although she doesn't necessarily need to be in your lap. She's perfectly content sitting beside you or hanging out at your desk, carefully supervising everything you do. Someone has to make sure you're getting your work done!
Tux can be a timid girl at first and likes to put on a tough, independent act—as if she couldn't possibly care whether you give her attention. But don't let her fool you! Bring out a toy and her personality comes shining through. She loves to play, and watching her come out of her shell is part of what makes her so special.
Read more about Tux
And underneath that independent exterior is a serious little lovebug. Once Tux feels safe and comfortable enough to settle into your lap, you'll discover her secret: this girl can PURR! Get her cozy and that little motor will run like there's no tomorrow.
Please copy/paste the link below into a browser window to get started. https://www.starfishanimalrescue.com/adopt/cat-adoption-application
The adoption fee is $175 and includes includes neuter, microchip, age appropriate/required vaccinations and any other necessary medical treatment to assure a healthy new cat for your family.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
11. 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
12. 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
13. Nelly
Nelly will be at the Darien Petsmart adoption event Saturday, October 31st from 11-2.
Read more about Nelly
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.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
14. Sans
Sans is an independent little gal. She's happy to sit in a window and watch the outdoors. She loves to play with ground toys and will sometimes play fetch. She has a cute little meow and loves playing with her sister (not biologically) Toriel.
We encourage you to consider adopting kittens in pairs! There are several reasons why Sans 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.
Read more about Sans
-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!
Sans is microchipped, up to date on all vaccinations, spayed, and litter box trained.
Sans' 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 Sans, 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
- House-trained
15. Toriel
Toriel is a playful little torti looking for her forever home. She enjoys chasing her sister, Sans, and then curling up in a window for a long nap. She would be a great addition to any home. She's bonded with Sans, and the two of them are perfect playmates.
We encourage you to consider adopting kittens in pairs! There are several reasons why Toriel 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.
Read more about Toriel
-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!
Toriel is microchipped, up to date on all vaccinations, spayed, and litter box trained.
Toriel'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 Toriel, 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
16. The Lorax
This adorable and sweet boy is The Lorax - he speaks for the trees!
The Lorax is around 10 weeks old and is a big sweetie! He loves to play and entertain his foster family with his goofy antics. The Lorax enjoys hanging out with his sisters and he will need to go to a home with another kitty friend. He's litter box trained and loves his food! Complete an application today to make The Lorax a part of your home!
Read more about The Lorax
Interested in meeting The Lorax?? All our cats are in foster homes as we do not have a facility where people can come and meet the cats at any time. The first step is to complete our online application at the link below. Once we have an approved application we can set up an appointment for you to meet him.
Please copy/paste the link below into a browser window to get started. https://www.starfishanimalrescue.com/adopt/cat-adoption-application
The adoption fee is $175 and includes includes neuter, microchip, age appropriate/required vaccinations and any other necessary medical treatment to assure a healthy new cat for your family.
Although we make the best guess on the breed of our cats, because they come from shelters, we can never be completely certain of the genetic makeup of the cat. All we can tell you for sure is that they are 100% RESCUED!
Thank you for wanting to adopt a Starfish Animal Rescue cat! Learn more about us, our mission, and our volunteer opportunities on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/starfishanimalrescue
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
Adopting a kitten in Joliet
Kittens usually go to their new homes from about eight weeks old, once they're eating on their own and have had their first vaccinations. Most rescues spay or neuter them before adoption, or include it in the fee.
Think about adopting two. Kittens raised together play with each other instead of your ankles and furniture, and many rescues charge less for a pair.
Kittens need more of your time than grown cats: several small meals a day, plenty of play, and a home with cords and small objects tidied away.
Rescues with kittens near Joliet
- Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF-IL)Wheaton, IL · 12 kittens above
- Starfish Animal RescuePlainfield, IL · 4 kittens above
Questions about adopting kittens in Joliet
How many kittens are up for adoption in Joliet?
As of October 29, 2026, rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Joliet, Illinois, have 27 kittens up for adoption. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a kitten in Joliet?
The rescues with the most kittens near Joliet right now are Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF-IL) (Wheaton, IL) and Starfish Animal Rescue (Plainfield, IL). Each cat above has the rescue's phone number and website.
How old are kittens when they can be adopted?
Usually eight weeks or older, once they're weaned, eating on their own and have had their first vaccinations. Rescues often keep kittens with their mother or in foster care until then.
Listings are updated daily. Rescues are responsible for their own listings; a cat may have been adopted since this page was updated.