Kid-Friendly Cats for Adoption in Peoria, IL: 30 Cats Good with Children

Want someone who’s genuinely thrilled every single time you come home? Bitty has you covered!

The moment you open the door, Bitty will come looking for you, ready to welcome you home. From there, expect to have a little shadow following you around the house. He’s incredibly affectionate and loves being near his people, but he’s also perfectly capable of doing his own thing—making him a great combination of cuddly and independent.

Jazz is a sweet, social girl who desperately wants to be your friend—she’s just still figuring out how to be brave enough to do it!

Jazz absolutely loves other cats and comes running when her foster humans walk through the door. She wants to be wherever the people are and will hang out as close to them as she can. There’s just one catch: as much as Jazz loves people, she’s still scared of being touched.

Do you ever feel like you have a little too much personal space? Harry can fix that for you!

Harry is a big love bug who wants nothing more than to be in direct contact with his people. In your lap? Absolutely. Lying on your belly? Even better. Pressed against your arm because being three inches away is simply unacceptable? Obviously.

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.

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!

Bebe might sometimes look grumpy in her pictures, but she is the sweetest girl! Bebe is very affectionate! She trails around the house after her foster mom and dad always wanting to see what they are doing and if she can help! She is an amazing biscuit maker. She will jump up on her foster mom or dad's laps and make biscuits until you ask her to stop. She can often be found in her foster mom's lap while she works. She's a sweet girl who would do great in a home by herself, or with other cats given a proper introduction period. Like most cats, she will need a slow introduction to other cats to ensure that everyone is happy together.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reese is about 13 months old as of 9/1/26. She's the proud mama of 4 candy kiddos but she is DONE with mom duty and ready for a life of her own. No more baby chaos, she is starting her next adventure with an empty nest and a full heart! She is looking for a FOREVER home where she can be spoiled, loved and finally just get to be Reeses! Reese will need a little time in segregation to adjust to her new home and family. Reeses will need some in segregation to adjust to her new home and family and proper introduction to other pets. She's fun, playful and super sweet. Adopt her today. Approved applications will be contacted within 48 hours

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

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

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

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

Steamy is a sweet young tabby girl who LOVES to play and will want to snuggle up with you, too. She will want to be a cherished part of your family and would do well as an only cat who gets lots of attention or with another feline-friendly sibling. Once she blossoms she has the makings of becoming a YouTube star, although shed prefer plenty of petting and playtime with you.

Springy is an adorable, petite, medium coat beautiful girl! She is thought to be about 8 months old. She would do well in a quieter home where she can blossom! She will make a great companion with her sweet disposition.

Zeppy is a beautiful medium hair cat with a gorgeous tail and shiny coat. She was one of five cats living in a van when she was surrendered to Starfish. The night before she was to go in for spay surgery, she surprised us with two precious babies. Still a kitten herself, she nonetheless became an amazing, attentive and loving mom. With her adorable babies now adopted into their loving, forever home, she has reclaimed high-energy kitten status for herself. Don’t let her initial shyness fool you, she doesn’t just play, she PLAYS! Her specialties include jumping and pouncing.

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

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

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.

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

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

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)

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.

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!