Cats for Adoption in Ruma, IL: 20 Cats Looking for a Home
166 cats and kittens are waiting for homes at 12 rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Ruma. 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 Ruma, 43 kittens, 60 young cats, 54 adults and 9 seniors. Most are domestic shorthairs and other mixed breeds, but you'll also find Siamese cats.
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1. Salem
C2026-202
Meet Salem – A Little Magic in a Tortie Package! ✨
Looking for a little Halloween magic all year long? Meet Salem! This beautiful 4-month-old tortie girl may be quiet, but don't let that fool you! She's always ready for a little playtime or a cozy snuggle session.
Salem has that perfect mix of sweet and playful. One minute she's ready to chase toys and show off her kitten skills, and the next she's looking for a warm lap or a cozy spot to curl up for some cuddles. She's a gentle little soul who would love a family to call her own!
A little about Salem:
Beautiful tortoiseshell girl
Gets along with other cats
Good with children
Read more about Salem
Her feelings about dogs are still unknown
Quiet, cuddly, and always ready to play
Salem is at that wonderful age where she's learning all about the world and growing into her own little personality. She doesn't need a magic spell to make her the perfect companion—just a loving home, a few fun toys, and someone who appreciates a kitten who can be both playful and snuggly!
Could this sweet little tortie be the missing piece of your family? Salem is ready to trade shelter life for a forever home filled with love, warm naps, and plenty of playtime. ❤️
Contact Randolph County Humane Society to meet Salem!
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
2. Bones
C2026-201.
WARNING: BONES MAY CAUSE EXTREME CASES OF THE “I HAVE TO TAKE HIM HOME”
Meet Bones! And before you ask… yes, he is adorable enough to make you completely forget that you came to the shelter “just to look.”
Bones is a 4-month-old domestic shorthair, weighing in at a tiny 3 pounds of pure purr-sonality. He’s currently recovering from an ear infection, but he’s feeling better and is READY TO FIND HIS FOREVER HUMAN! ❤️
This little dude is SUPER affectionate. Like… “Excuse me, why have you stopped petting me?” affectionate.
Read more about Bones
He’s basically a tiny, furry shadow who would like to be wherever the people are—and preferably receiving attention while he’s there.
THE BONES FILE:
4 months old
About 3 pounds
Domestic shorthair
Handsome little man
Professional cuddle enthusiast
Accepting applications for his FOREVER FAMILY!
Bones has decided that shelter life is overrated and he would like to move into a home where his biggest responsibilities are being adorable, demanding cuddles, and occasionally knocking something off a table for absolutely no reason.
If you think your home is missing approximately 3 pounds of furry chaos and unconditional love, Bones would like to meet you!
Come get this little guy before he starts charging rent in head boops. ❤️
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
3. Mr. Moo Kitty Cow
C2026-196
Meet Our Little Purr Machines!
Looking for a tiny bundle of fluff with a BIG personality? Well, look no further! Our adorable kittens are ready to fill your home with laughter, love, and just a little bit of mischief!
These little furballs are full of playful energy and curiosity. Whether they're chasing toys, wrestling with their siblings, exploring their surroundings, or showing off their impressive pouncing skills, there's never a dull moment with a kitten around! And when all that playing finally wears them out, they're more than happy to curl up for some snuggles and a well-deserved catnap. ❤️
Read more about Mr. Moo Kitty Cow
Kittens make wonderful companions and have so much love to give. They're ready to grow, learn, and make memories with their very own families. Just be prepared for a few zoomies, some silly antics, and the occasional toy mysteriously disappearing under the couch!
If you're ready for a lifetime of purrs, playtime, and unconditional love, one of our sweet kittens might be just the addition your family needs!
Come meet your new best friend at Randolph County Humane Society! Your heart might just get stolen by four tiny paws and a whole lot of personality!
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
4. Okra
C2026-175
Meet Okra – A Little Black Cat with a BIG Personality!
Well, bless her little heart! Meet Okra, a 4-month-old kitten dressed in her finest black coat with an adorable little white spot on her chest. This sweet girl is always ready to play and is sure to keep you entertained with her kitten antics!
Okra and her siblings had a pretty rough start when someone decided to leave them in our parking lot while we were closed. Thankfully, they made their way into our care, and now Okra is ready to trade her uncertain beginning for a lifetime of love, safety, and fun!
Read more about Okra
This playful little girl gets along with other cats and children. We aren't sure how she feels about dogs just yet, so any introductions to canine family members should be done slowly and carefully.
At 4 months old, Okra is right in the middle of her kitten shenanigans stage! She's got toys to chase, adventures to explore, and plenty of mischief to get into. She just needs a family willing to give her all the love and attention a growing kitten deserves. ❤️
Okra didn't get to choose how her story started, but YOU could help decide how wonderfully it ends. Could you be the one to give this little parking-lot surprise her happily-ever-after?
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
5. Simba
C2026158
Meet Simba!
This handsome little guy is Simba, a 3 lb neutered male kitten with a BIG personality packed into a tiny body!
Simba is a playful little guy who loves chasing toys and having fun, but when playtime is over, he’s ready to curl up for some serious snuggle time. ❤️ His purr motor seems to be permanently installed!
Good with other cats
Unsure about dogs
Good with kids
Loves to play, snuggle & purr
✂️ Neutered
⚖️ Only 3 lbs of pure cuteness!
If you’re looking for a tiny companion with a huge heart and an even bigger purr, Simba is your guy!
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
6. Lucky
C2026-156.
Meet Lucky!
Lucky may only weigh around 3 pounds, 3 ounces, but don't let her tiny size fool you—this little girl has enough personality packed into that small body to fill an entire house!
Lucky is a spayed female DSH with a silly personality and a serious love for attention. She loves to play, entertain herself (and everyone watching), and generally act like the tiny comedian she was born to be. One minute she's zooming around like she has somewhere very important to be, and the next she's demanding attention because clearly, you've spent enough time focusing on literally anything else.
Read more about Lucky
She gets along well with other cats, is good with children, and is currently unsure about dogs—mostly because she's still deciding whether they're friends, enemies, or just very strange-looking oversized cats.
Lucky is looking for a family who appreciates a little bit of chaos, a whole lot of playtime, and a tiny girl with a HUGE personality. If you're ready to add some laughs, love, and kitten shenanigans to your life, come meet Lucky!
After all, they don't call her Lucky for nothing!
MEET LUCKY!
Lucky may only weigh around 3 pounds, but don't let her tiny size fool you—she has approximately 47 pounds of energy and absolutely no intention of slowing down.
This adorable brown tabby Domestic Shorthair kitten is looking for a forever home soon, preferably one with plenty of toys, room to play, and humans willing to accept that she will probably be in charge.
Lucky's hobbies include:
Playing with absolutely everything
Zooming around like she pays the rent
Being ridiculously adorable
Hanging out with other cats
Eventually running out of energy... probably
She does well with other cats, but her opinion on dogs is currently listed as: "No comment at this time."
Lucky will be available for adoption soon, so keep an eye out for updates! This tiny tabby is ready to find a family to entertain, supervise, and completely take over.
Please share and help Lucky find her future servants—I mean, forever family! ❤️
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
7. Dumpling
C2026-150.
SOMEONE ORDER A DUMPLING?!
Because we’ve got one fresh out of the oven and READY TO BE ADOPTED!
Meet Dumpling! This little orange girl is 5 months old, born on 5/17/26, and she’s been at Randolph County Humane Society since she was just 3 WEEKS OLD! That’s right… this little dumpling has spent almost her entire life waiting for someone to take her home!
Currently weighing in at around 3 pounds, she’s still a little bite-sized bundle of cuteness! Don’t worry, though — she’s still growing, so she won’t stay this size forever.
Read more about Dumpling
Dumpling is ready to be served up to her forever family! ❤️ No takeout box required — just a loving home, a cozy spot to nap, and a family ready to spoil her rotten.
She's not just a snack… she's the WHOLE MEAL!
Ready to take this little Dumpling home?
Available for adoption at Randolph County Humane Society!
Please share and help us find Dumpling her happily-ever-after. She’s been waiting long enough, and we think it’s time for this little cutie to get scooped up!
#AdoptDumpling #ShesTheWholeMeal #AdoptDontShop #RandolphCountyHumaneSociety #OrangeKitten #GetHerWhileShesCute
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
8. Snotlout
C2026-102
Meet Your New Best Friend!
This adorable 4-month-old kitten is the perfect mix of playful and cuddly! Full of kitten curiosity and charm, this little one loves spending the day chasing toys, exploring new adventures, and then curling up for a cozy snuggle when playtime is over.
Already litter box trained, this smart kitten is off to a great start and ready to settle into a loving home. They get along well with other cats and have been friendly and affectionate with all of our volunteers. While their experience with dogs is unknown, they are young enough that a slow, proper introduction may help them adjust to canine companions.
Read more about Snotlout
Whether they're batting around a toy mouse, chasing a feather wand, or purring contentedly in your lap, this sweet kitten is sure to bring joy, laughter, and plenty of love to their forever family.
If you're looking for a playful companion who also enjoys cuddle time, this precious kitten may be the perfect match for you! ❤️
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
9. Tuffnut
C2026-105
Meet Your New Best Friend!
This adorable 4-month-old kitten is the perfect mix of playful and cuddly! Full of kitten curiosity and charm, this little one loves spending the day chasing toys, exploring new adventures, and then curling up for a cozy snuggle when playtime is over.
Already litter box trained, this smart kitten is off to a great start and ready to settle into a loving home. They get along well with other cats and have been friendly and affectionate with all of our volunteers. While their experience with dogs is unknown, they are young enough that a slow, proper introduction may help them adjust to canine companions.
Read more about Tuffnut
Whether they're batting around a toy mouse, chasing a feather wand, or purring contentedly in your lap, this sweet kitten is sure to bring joy, laughter, and plenty of love to their forever family.
If you're looking for a playful companion who also enjoys cuddle time, this precious kitten may be the perfect match for you! ❤️
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
10. Brioche
For more information please visit our website www.campchaospuppyrescue.org or email us at campchaospuppyrescue@outlook.com
Please Like our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/campchaospuppyrescue
Our kitten adoption fee is $175, which covers their spay/neuter, microchip, vet exam, fecal test, FeLV/FIV test, and current vaccinations (FVRCP and Rabies).
Our cat adoption application can be found at here.
- House-trained
11. North
For more information please visit our website www.campchaospuppyrescue.org or email us at campchaospuppyrescue@outlook.com
Please Like our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/campchaospuppyrescue
Our adult cat adoption fee is $125, which covers their spay/neuter, microchip, vet exam, fecal test, FeLV/FIV test, and current vaccinations (FVRCP and Rabies).
Our cat adoption application can be found at here.
- House-trained
12. Vermont
For more information please visit our website www.campchaospuppyrescue.org or email us at campchaospuppyrescue@outlook.com
Please Like our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/campchaospuppyrescue
Our adult cat adoption fee is $125, which covers their spay/neuter, microchip, vet exam, fecal test, FeLV/FIV test, and current vaccinations (FVRCP and Rabies).
Our cat adoption application can be found at here.
- House-trained
13. King Arthur
King Arthur is a sweet boy, who is about 2 years old and looking for his family. He is very friendly to the other 2 cats in his foster home (one of them is his twin brother who he has been separated from for a year until he came to his foster home- long story on that) and he doesnt seem to mind the dog friends either, but is still a little shy. He absolutely loves human attention and loves to be petted. He is good with kids as well. He it litterbox trained and will be available for adoption on 10/8!
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
14. Pip
Pip and her sister were born on 3/21/26. She is a very sweet girl, after she gets comfortable in her surroundings.
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
15. Muffin
Muffin and her sisters were born on 3/21/26. Muffin is quite the ham!! Lol! She loves to be pet, and is a social girl!
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
16. Oreo
Oreo has been an amazing momma more times than she needed to be. Worry no more! No more babies for this amazing 10-11 year old girl(as of 7/26/26). Oreo is a sweet affectionate girl, and would do best in a quieter home. She was a young stray kitty that was hanging around a home that recently had a new buyer. They decided to feed her, and unfortunately with this litter she got a not so great infection, and actually brought her babies to the home of her feeders, because she knew she needed help. So these people got help, momma had surgery, and is doing great!! Now she’s ready for a quiet loving home
- House-trained
17. Chocolate Chip
Chocolate Chip and his siblings are about 13 weeks old as of 8/1/26. He is a sweet playful boy! He and his brother have become very bonded, so we’d like them to be adopted together. So you’ll get double the sweetness and cuddles!
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
18. Snickerdoodle
Snickerdoodle is as sweet as they come! He is about 13 weeks old as of 8/1/26. He loves attention, and is always wanting to be with you. He has become VERY bonded with his brother Chocolate Chip, so we’d like them to be adopted together. These two are seriously two of the sweetest kittens you’ll ever meet!
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
19. Susan
Susan, aka Susie Girl, aka Susie Q is such a sweet sweet girl! She absolutely LOVES to be pet. She takes just a tiny short time to warm up, as most adult kitties do. Once she does, she loves to soak up all the pets! As of 7/15 she is about 1 year old
- Good with cats
- House-trained
20. Lizzie
Lizzie and her siblings were born on 2/14/26. She is a very sweet, playful girl! She loves other kitties! She and her sister Lexy have become very bonded so we would like them to go together:)
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
Rescues and shelters near Ruma
The rescues with the most cats listed within 50 miles of Ruma.
- Humane Society of MissouriSt Louis, MO · 38 cats · 38 mi from Ruma
- Animal Protective Association of MissouriSt. Louis, MO · 30 cats · 39 mi from Ruma
- Stray Haven Rescue, Inc.St. Louis, MO · 16 cats · 37 mi from Ruma
How to adopt from Stray Haven Rescue, Inc.
There is an application and interview process. We have a foster to adopt program that is available for adult cats. We do accept our animals back if must be rehomed after the adoption is finalized.
- Randolph County Humane SocietySteeleville, IL · 13 cats · 20 mi from Ruma
How to adopt from Randolph County Humane Society
Background Check, Vet Refer.& Adoption Contract, & Adoption Fees
- St. Animal Pet AdoptionsSt. Ann, MO · 13 cats · 47 mi from Ruma
How to adopt from St. Animal Pet Adoptions
The fees 200.00 for dogs and 150.00 for cats. The potential adopters will have to meet with the animal and a staff member and go through a home visit. To apply for an animal the potiential adopter will have to fill out an application found on our web page and have their references called.
- Humane Society of Missouri - Maryland HeightsMaryland, MO · 13 cats · 48 mi from Ruma
- 4 Paws 4 RescueFenton, MO · 12 cats · 36 mi from Ruma
How to adopt from 4 Paws 4 Rescue
$250 to cover up to date vaccinations, 4DX, spay/neuter and microchip.
- Perry County Humane Society of IllinoisDuQuoin, IL · 9 cats · 42 mi from Ruma
How to adopt from Perry County Humane Society of Illinois
Applicants must apply and pass a thorough screening process, which includes vet and personal reference checks. They must sign contracts and pay an adoption fee.
- Camp Chaos Puppy RescueImperial, MO · 8 cats · 29 mi from Ruma
How to adopt from Camp Chaos Puppy Rescue
Adoption events are held on Saturdays. We ask people to come and fall in love. At the event potential adopters fill out an application and our adoption contract. We review the application and pick the best home for the dog. Our adoption fee is $280 and is due at the time of completing the adoption. Some of our dogs do require home visits.
- Country Acres RescueManchester, MO · 7 cats · 45 mi from Ruma
How to adopt from Country Acres Rescue
Adoption Questionare, personal meeting/interview. Once approved we have a contract they sign and a packet of information they are given, along with food. Adoption fees-Dogs $200; Puppies $250; Cats $100; Kittens $150 Includes all the following applicable: Spay/Neuter Microchip 1st shots (FVRCP or DHLPP) Bordetella (for dogs) Heartworm Test (for dogs 6 months or older) Felv/Fiv Test (for cats) General worming Flea treatment/Prevention Heartworm protection Free bag of Science Diet food Free office visit(at the vet they have been seen by) 30 day free pet health insurance
- St. Clair County Animal Adoption CenterBelleville, IL · 5 cats · 28 mi from Ruma
- The Cat Network, Inc.St. Louis, MO · 2 cats · 42 mi from Ruma
How to adopt from The Cat Network, Inc.
Potential adopters must fill out an application. Once the application is approved, the adoption fee is $150 for kittens 6 mos and under and $125 for over 6 mos. This includes all age appropriate shots, spay/neuter, microchip and combo/snap test.
Adopting a cat in Ruma
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 Ruma
How many cats are up for adoption in Ruma?
As of October 29, 2026, 166 cats and kittens are listed for adoption within 50 miles of Ruma, Illinois, by 12 rescues and shelters. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a cat in Ruma?
The rescues with the most cats near Ruma right now are Humane Society of Missouri (St Louis, MO), Animal Protective Association of Missouri (St. Louis, MO) and Stray Haven Rescue, Inc. (St. Louis, MO). Each cat above has the rescue's phone number and website.
Are there kittens for adoption in Ruma?
Yes. 43 kittens are up for adoption within 50 miles of Ruma.
How do I adopt a cat in Ruma?
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.