Cats for Adoption in Malta, IL: 20 Cats Looking for a Home
By Cats of the Day · Updated



427 cats and kittens are waiting for homes at 12 rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Malta. Here are the 20 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 Malta, 245 kittens, 80 young cats, 95 adults and 6 seniors. Most are domestic shorthairs and other mixed breeds, but you'll also find Bombay cats.
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1. Cookie
Adult (1 year) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 14 mi from Malta


Cookie is a very sweet, 8lb black miniature panther. She was found with her 5 babies and a very kind person took them in and has been working to socialize them. Mom is great with women but seems to distrust men. Her foster home has worked with her but she might need a very specific household. She doesn't seem to mind the other cats in her foster home but will need a proper introduction. She has never seen a dog or young child so we don't know how she would feel about those two. She loves pets and will weave through your legs to get attention. She is fixed, up to date on vaccines, microchipped, dewormed, and neg felv/fiv.
Read more about Cookie
Her adoption fee is $200
To adopt Cookie, fill out an application at www.kakf.org/forms
- House-trained
2. Mikayla
Kitten (3 months 1 day) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 14 mi from Malta



Mikayla is a very cute little spunky female white and brown tabby. She is a curious gal who loves to play wiht her foster siblings. She would do best in a home with another cat so she can continue to have a friend and playmate. She is great with kids and dogs as well. She is very friendly as well and loves pets and cuddles. Although she also loves laying in her cat tree by the window. She is a pretty quiet girl and does take a little while to warm up to a new environment. She is fixed, up to date on vaccines, and chipped.
Her adoption fee is $225
To adopt Mikayla, fill out an application at www.kakf.org/forms
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
3. Elue
Kitten (2 months 11 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 14 mi from Malta



Elue is a very sweet little kitten. He loves to play with his siblings and is constantly chasing toys and strings. He will need to be adopted into a home with another cat or better yet with one of his sibilings. He is great with dogs as well and loves to play with kids. He has gorgeous tabby markings. When he is not playing he enjoys snuggling up with his people for a good nap. He is fixed, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.
His adoption fee is $225 ($400 if adopted as a pair)
To adopt Elue, fill out an application at www.kakf.org/forms
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
4. Eden
Kitten (2 months 11 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 14 mi from Malta


Eden is a very friendly little black panther. She can be a little shy at first but once she warms up she loves to play. She chases her siblings around and loves to chase string toys. She is great with other cats and would do best in a home with another cat or can be adopted with one of her siblings. She is fine with dogs as well and will warm up to kids, especially if they offer to play with her. She is fixed, up to date on vaccines, and chipped.
Her adoption fee is $225 ($400 if adopted as a pair)
To adopt Eden, fill out an application at www.kakf.org/forms
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
5. Ender
Kitten (2 months 11 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 14 mi from Malta


Ender is a sweet, beautiful brown tabby. He has the best markings and really stands out from his siblings. He loves other cats and playing with his siblings is one of his favorite things to do. He would do best in a home with another cat or would really love to stay with one of his sibilings. He is great with dogs and kids as well. He is fixed, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.
His adoption fee is $225 ($400 if adopted as a pair)
To adopt Ender, fill out an application at www.kakf.org/forms
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
6. Ezio
Kitten (2 months 11 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 14 mi from Malta



Ezio is a very sweet, male black cat. He might have a grumpy face but he really just wants to snuggle and be loved on by everyone. He is great with other cats and would do best in a home with another cat or better yet adopted with one of his siblings. He is fine with dogs and loves to play with kids. He is fixed, up to date on vaccines, and chipped.
His adoption fee is $225 ($400 if adopted as a pair)
To adopt Ezio, fill out an application at www.kakf.org/forms
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
7. Eva
Kitten (2 months 11 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 14 mi from Malta


Eva is a shy little tuxedo girl. She loves to play with her toys and run around with her siblings but it does take her awhile to warm up to new people. She is fine with dogs and kids but again has a more timid personality so she might need some time to adjust to an energetic household. She is fixed, up to date on vaccines and fixed. Due to her shy nature she will need to be adopted into a home with another cat or one of her siblings.
Her adoption fee is $225 ($400 if adopted as a pair)
To adopt Eva, fill out an application at www.kakf.org/forms
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
8. Ezlyn
Young (1 year 9 months) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 14 mi from Malta



Ezlyn is a wonderful female tabby cat. She has one of the best temperaments we've seen and has been the best mom. She is a young girl herself but raised some very sweet little kittens and now is ready to enjoy being an empty nester. She is amazing with other cats, loves all people of all ages, and is fine with respectful dogs. She loves attention and is very affectionate and snuggly. She will make a great companion to almost every home. She is fixed, up to date on vaccines, and chipped.
Her adoption fee is $200
To adopt Ezlyn, fill out an application at www.kakf.org/forms
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
9. Tom
Kitten (4 months 10 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 14 mi from Malta


Tom is a fiesty little boy. He is a gorgeous, fluffy black kitten who loves to play with his siblings and his favorite game is pounce and wrestle. Once he has spent his energy he does love a good snuggle for his nap. He will need to be adopted into a home with another cat or better yet with one of his foster siblings. He is great with all the people and loves to play with kids. He is also unbothered by dogs as well. He is now fixed, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.
His adoption fee is $225 ($400 if adopted as a pair)
To adopt Tom, fill out an application at www.kakf.org/forms
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
10. Happy
Kitten (4 months 22 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 14 mi from Malta


Happy is just that...a happy little kitten. He is just loving life. He has a feisty side and loves to rough house with his siblings. He will need another cat in his home or better yet can be adopted with one of his siblings. He is great with dogs and kids as well. He is fixed, up to date on vaccines, and chipped.
His adoption fee is $225 ($400 if adopted as a pair)
To adopt Happy, fill out an application at www.kakf.org/forms
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
11. Dopey
Kitten (4 months 22 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 14 mi from Malta



Dopey is our sweet little shy boy. He fit his name very well. He does love to play and chases his siblings around. He will need another cat in his forever home as a buddy or better yet can be adopted with one of his outgoing siblings. Once he gets settled though he is a very sweet boy who does love to snuggle. He is fine with kids although slightly older kids would be better, and he will most likely be fine with a calmer dog. He is fixed, up to date on vacines, and microchipped.
His adoption fee is $225 ($400 if adopted as a pair)
To adopt Dopey, fill out an application at www.kakf.org/forms
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
12. Grumpy
Kitten (4 months 22 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 14 mi from Malta




Grumpy is a little stinker who loves to hide and then ambush his siblings into a wrestling match. He has a lot of energy and will need another young cat or kitten to keep up with him. He loves to climb the cat tree and gets the zoomie often. He is fine with dogs and kids as well. He is fixed, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.
His adoption fee is $225 ($400 if adopted as a pair)
To adopt Grumpy, fill out an application at www.kakf.org/forms
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
13. Buck
Kitten (6 months) · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 14 mi from Malta






Buck is another shy gentleman who has a very tiny squeak when he talks. He is still learning that people are okay and will take some time to warm up to a new person. He isn't mean, just still pretty timid. Buck has become best friends with Thane and the two of them are bonded and will need to be adopted together. He might be okay with a calm, disinterested dog and maybe calmer, respectful children. He is fixed, up to date on vaccines, and chipped.
Their adoption fee is $400 for the pair
To adopt Buck and Thane, fill out an application at www.kakf.org/forms
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
14. Kayce
Kitten (6 months) · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 14 mi from Malta





Kayce is another shy gentleman but boy does he have a motor on him that really gets going when you snuggle. He might take a minute to warm up to new people but once he does he just loves all the pets and cuddles. He is great with other cats and is now bonded to his brother Rip and they will need to be adopted as a pair. He is not sure on dogs but might be okay with a calm, disinterested dog. We are sure he will be fine with kids as well with the right time. He is fixed, up to date on vaccines, and chipped.
Their adoption fee is $400 for the pair
To adopt Kayce and Rip, fill out an application at www.kakf.org/forms
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
15. Rip
Kitten (6 months) · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 14 mi from Malta





Rip is a very sweet young man. He is still a little shy and working on coming out of his shell but he is food motivated and can be won over with treats. He is very vocal as well and will not let you miss dinner time. He is great with other cats and he and his brother Kayce are now bonded and must be adopted together. We are unsure of dogs but would most likely be fine with a calm, disinterested dog. He will probably be fine with kids as well once he gets used to them. He is fixed, up to date on vaccines, and chipped. He will need to be adopted into a home with another cat or with one of his siblings.
Read more about Rip
Their adoption fee is $400 for the pair
To adopt Rip and Kayce, fill out an applicaiton at www.kakf.org/forms
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
16. Thane
Kitten (6 months) · Male · Domestic Medium Hair (medium coat) · 14 mi from Malta







Thane is a very sweet young man who loves to play and be held. Thane is a medium haired black cat and he and his foster brother, Buck, have become best friends and are now bonded and must be adopted together. He has a curious spirit and enjoys a good treat. He would most likely be okay with respectful dogs with the right introduction and he is great with kids. He is fixed, up to date on vaccines, and chipped.
Their adoption fee is $400 for the pair
To adopt Thane and Buck, fill out an applicaiton at www.kakf.org/forms
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
17. River
Kitten (5 months 14 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 14 mi from Malta





River is an adorable little fawn colored tabby cat. She has the biggest attitude out of her group of siblings. She is a sweet girl, but likes things on her terms. She isn't a huge cuddler but does enjoy pets. She loves to play with toys and chase her siblings around. She needs to be adopted into a home with another cat or with one of her siblings. She is fine with kids and dogs as well but would appreciate kids that understand her boundaires. She is fixed, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.
Her adoption fee is $225 ($400 if adopted as a pair)
To adopt River, fill out an application at www.kakf.org/forms
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
18. Kanv
Kitten (5 months 28 days) · Male · Domestic Medium Hair (medium coat) · 14 mi from Malta




Kanv is a super playful little boy. He loves other cats and would do best in a home with another cat or could be adopted with one of his siblings. He is great with kids and doesn't mind dogs as well. He is definitely the menace of the group, loves to check things out and explore and is always finding his way into things. He loves to jump in the toy bin and dump it over. He isn't a huge cuddler but does enjoy pets and once he is out of energy he doesn't mind a good nap on the couch. He is fixed, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped
His adoption fee is $225 ($400 if adopted as a pair)
Read more about Kanv
To adopt Kanv, fill out an application at www.kakf.org/forms
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
19. Tabitha
Young (1 year 2 months) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 14 mi from Malta






Tabitha is a teeny tiny, 10-12 month old tabby with an orange rusty belly. She loves to chase a string or a toy and catnip is a big yes. She melts and gives kisses when you find the right spots to pet her, mostly around the face. She is mostly quiet clean and well mannered but will let you know if you're overstimulating her. She prefers a mostly quiet life filled with chin scritches and gravy covered wet food. She has done well with kids, cats, and dogs in her foster homes but change can be rough on her at first so she'll probably need a little time to adjust and shine. She is fixed, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.
Read more about Tabitha
Her adoption fee is $200
To adopt Tabitha, fill out an application at www.kakf.org/forms
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
20. Talasyn
Kitten (4 months 5 days) · Male · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 28 mi from Malta




Born: June 23, 2026
Adoption Donation: $300
All cats are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, and FeLV/FIV tested at the time of adoption.
An application is required to view our adoptable pets. All household members and any dogs from the household need to be present at the time of your appointment (unless your dog has had prior exposure to cats). A photo ID will be required at the time of adoption.
Read more about Talasyn
Appointments are recommended. All applications are considered general. Specific animals are NOT put on hold for adoption. When you visit, our adoption counselors will be able to make suggestions based on the type of pet you are looking for and help you find the best fit for your family.
Animal House Shelter cannot guarantee the breeds of the adoptable animals. The animals are posted on the website as the breed or breed mix based on their physical characteristics they most resemble. We also cannot guarantee the ages of our adoptable animals.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Animal House Shelter
13005 Ernesti Road
Huntley, IL 60142
847-961-5541 phone
847-961-5537 fax
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Saturday from 9 AM to 7 PM
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- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
Rescues and shelters near Malta
The rescues with the most cats listed within 50 miles of Malta.
- Forever Fortunate FelinesPalatine, IL · 165 cats · 45 mi from Malta
How to adopt from Forever Fortunate Felines
Thank you for your interest in Forever Fortunate Felines, a division of Fortunate Pooches and Lab Rescue. We are very happy to have the opportunity to match you with your purr-fect cat-panion! Once you complete the online application using the below link, you will be able to discuss and ask questions directly to the foster parent. We believe this is a big advantage to you as our organization is completely foster based, we really understand our cats personalities at a deep level. This helps to ensure a great match with you and your family. In order to get the process going, would you kindly fill out our detailed online application located here: https://www.petstablished.com/adoption_form/11683/generic Completing our online application does not commit you to adopt from our rescue. Rather it helps us to understand your requirements and match you with the best possible cat or kitten. Once you complete the application and it is approved, we can set up a meet and greet and if all works out, you may bring the kittens or cats home the same day. Please make sure to bring an adequately sized pet carrier with you to your meet and greet. We recommend a pet carrier which opens from the top as this is the easiest way to place a cat inside a carrier. If you do decide to adopt, we do expect you to take home your cat the same day as there are so many cats and kittens which need to be rescued from high kill shelters, we almost always rescue a new cat or kitten the very next day. I
- Animal House Shelter, Inc.Huntley, IL · 57 cats · 28 mi from Malta
How to adopt from Animal House Shelter, Inc.
Animal House Shelter tries to keep the environment for the animals in our care, as healthy, stress free and comfortable as possible during their stay with us. Therefore, Walk-Through viewing of the dogs is NOT allowed at the shelter, due to the stress it creates. During your visit to the shelter, an adoption counselor will assist you through the adoption process and introduce you to as many dogs as you would like to meet, in order to make the best possible match for you, your family and your new pet. The cats are housed in a large ‘free roam’ cat room. They are able to socialize all day with each other, staff, volunteers and potential adopter. Like people, animals have distinct personalities that make them unique. At Animal House we are proud to say that these animals are treated like our own. We care enough to be certain they go to the right loving, forever home. 1. All adoption donations MUST be in cash, money order, traveler’s check , cashier’s check or by VISA, DISCOVER or MASTERCARD credit card only. NO PERSONAL CHECKS PLEASE. 2. You must be at least 21 years old to adopt. 3. All members of the household must be present, including any other dogs you may currently own, in order to do a final adoption (cats do not have to come to the shelter. We will cat test here because we know how stressful it is on the cats to be transported). 4. Dogs and cats that you currently own must be current on vaccinations and spayed/neutered prior to visiting the shelter or any adoption.
- Redemption Road Rescue Rehab Inc.Wauconda, IL · 53 cats · 44 mi from Malta
How to adopt from Redemption Road Rescue Rehab Inc.
Steps to our adoption process: 1- A phone interview paired with the adoption application and scheduling a meet and greet. 2- Meet and greet where we also talk about how many more visits, if any, are required for a Foster-to-Adopt or Adoption. 3- Home visit for Foster-to-Adopt or Adoption. Requirements, fees and contracts will be explained in further details during phone interview. If you have questions, please email us at info@redemptionroadinc.org.
- Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF-IL)Wheaton, IL · 51 cats · 39 mi from Malta
How to adopt from Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF-IL)
Read more about our adoption process on our website at: https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/ Adoption fees depend on the animal. Please see the pet’s biography for information on their adoption fee. Below is an overview of what you can expect during the pet adoption process: Step 1: Submit an online adoption application at https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application/ Step 2: Our volunteers will review your application and reach out with a status. This step can take up to five business days. Step 3: If your application is approved you will be invited to meet with the cat or dog you are interested in at a mutually agreed upon time and location. Step 4: We’ll walk you through the benefits of adopting through A.R.F., then complete the adoption paperwork and collect the adoption fee. Then your new best friend is yours! Step 5: Complete required follow-ups such as obedience training or spay/neuter (if delayed due to medical reasons).
- Kat & Kritters FoundationHinckley, il · 24 cats · 14 mi from Malta
How to adopt from Kat & Kritters Foundation
home check, vet check, apartment landlord check, contract and adoption fee,
- Aurora Animal Care and ControlAurora, IL · 24 cats · 28 mi from Malta
- Project Hope AnimalGilberts, IL · 22 cats · 28 mi from Malta
How to adopt from Project Hope Animal
COMPLETE AN APPLICATION, INTERVIEW, HOME VISIT, MEET & GREET, FINALIZE ADOPTION
- Starfish Animal RescuePlainfield, IL · 11 cats · 40 mi from Malta
How to adopt from Starfish Animal Rescue
Interested adopters need to complete a pre adoption application. This can be found on our website at www.starfishanimalrescue.com - we schedule meet and greets with approved applications only. We do home visits and vet checks. If you have questions about our adoption process please email us at starfishanimalrescuer@gmail.com
- 4 Paw Luv Rescue NFPMillbrook, IL · 8 cats · 28 mi from Malta
How to adopt from 4 Paw Luv Rescue NFP
1. We interview the potential adopters using our standard application with trained adoption counselors against our standard policies. Adopters must be able to provide sufficient housing, food, water and medical care for the animal. The home must also be a good fit for both the family and the animal being adopted. Counselors are trained to be able to look for good housing matches based on the personality of the animal to increase the chance of a successful adoption. 2. If the adopters seem like a good match and are capable of caring for an animal then we have them sign our standard contract. Our contract states that the adopters will care for the animal as per Illinois law. If they cannot keep the animal for any reason, they must contact us for return of the animal. The animal will be kept indoors. These are a few of the key points in the contract. 3. The adopters provide us with the adoption fee of $100 (unless it is a special situation in which case the adoption counselor has the ability to adjust the fee) which is the same for all cats, including kittens. 4. Adoptions are usually done same day and the adopters take their new family member home.
- REACH Rescue, IncMundelein, IL · 7 cats · 49 mi from Malta
How to adopt from REACH Rescue, Inc
If a particular pooch has caught your eye or if you’re searching for a new furry family member, take a few minutes to complete our online adoption application or stop by our Adoption Events to visit with our adoptable pups. Our application review team will contact you as they process your application and check with your references. Applications are reviewed in the order they are received, but our primary responsibility is to find the best home for each individual dog and the best match for you and your family regardless of application order. We want to see that every animal and family are well-suited as a forever match. Our adoption fees vary by the animal’s age and specific breed. All adopted dogs will receive vaccinations against distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza, and parvovirus, as well as flea/tick treatments and de-worming. Dogs who are too young to be spayed/neutered and vaccinated against rabies will receive vouchers to one of our local veterinary partners. Please contact us with any additional questions! We are available by phone at 847-566-6799, through our website, or through direct messaging on Facebook. We’re happy to answer any questions and work with you as you search for your new family member!
- Kane County Animal ControlGeneva, IL · 3 cats · 28 mi from Malta
- Safe House Animal Rescue LeagueDalzell, IL · 2 cats · 42 mi from Malta
How to adopt from Safe House Animal Rescue League
Our adoption fee is $75 for kittens, $50 for adults, or $25 for senior cats. We have an online application, and will check vet reference. Our contract states the owner will not declaw, cat will be kept indoors, and will be returned to Safe House if owner cannot keep.
Adopting a cat in Malta
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.
Senior cats are often the calmest companions and the slowest to find homes. If you'd like a settled, affectionate cat, ask the rescues about their older residents.
Kittens go quickly, especially in spring and summer. If you've fallen for one, contact the rescue soon, and think about adopting two: young cats keep each other company and out of mischief.
Questions about adopting a cat in Malta
How many cats are up for adoption in Malta?
As of October 29, 2026, 427 cats and kittens are listed for adoption within 50 miles of Malta, Illinois, by 12 rescues and shelters. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a cat in Malta?
The rescues with the most cats near Malta right now are Forever Fortunate Felines (Palatine, IL), Animal House Shelter, Inc. (Huntley, IL) and Redemption Road Rescue Rehab Inc. (Wauconda, IL). Each cat above has the rescue's phone number and website.
Are there kittens for adoption in Malta?
Yes. 245 kittens are up for adoption within 50 miles of Malta.
How do I adopt a cat in Malta?
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.