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Cats for Adoption in Bedford, KY: 20 Cats Looking for a Home

Jolene, up for adoption near Bedford, KY

205 cats and kittens are waiting for homes at 6 rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Bedford. 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 Bedford, 121 kittens, 12 young cats, 68 adults and 3 seniors. Most are domestic shorthairs and other mixed breeds, but you'll also find Siamese cats.

1. Jolene

Adult · Female · Domestic Medium Hair / Tabby / Mixed · 35 mi from Bedford

Jolene was turned into a county shelter with "lots of milk" production but no kittens with her. Animal control asked the people to go look for the kittens and they never came back. Jolene is a very young girl who is SUPER sweet. She would be a great addition to a family. She will be spayed and ready for adoption after May 12. Hurry and get your application in to be preapproved for this awesome girl!

  • House-trained
Adopt Jolene fromKentucky Pets AliveLouisville, KY · listed Oct 29

2. Artemis

Adult · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed · 35 mi from Bedford

Artemis and her kittens along with her sister and her kittens were rescued from a crowded shelter that euthanizes for space. This beautiful girl is still very young herself and would LOVE a home.

  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Artemis fromKentucky Pets AliveLouisville, KY · listed Oct 29

3. Momma Athena

Adult · Female · Torbie / Mixed · 35 mi from Bedford

Athena and her kittens along with her sister Artemis and her kittens were rescued from a crowded shelter that euthanizes for space. This beautiful girl is still very young herself and would LOVE a home.

  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Momma Athena fromKentucky Pets AliveLouisville, KY · listed Oct 29

4. Masons

Adult · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 38 mi from Bedford

Hi, I'm Lucky! I love to cuddle and play, bringing joy with my happy purrs and smart tricks. I'm the friend you've dreamed of, always ready to listen and make you smile. I have Feline Leukemia, but that doesn't stop me from being the most loving companion and I love hanging out with my canine brothers and I'm very cat friendly (ok alone or with another Felv+ cat). I believe everyone deserves a chance at happiness, including me. Adopt me and let's share a life filled with love and playful adventures!Lucky is the SWEETEST BOY EVER! He's FelV+ and would be happy joining another or being the sole receiver of all the scratches he can get! Lucky has had a rough life before coming to StrayHaven and deserves a loving family that will embrace his scars and look at the amazing companion that is Lucky.These kitties currently have age appropriate vetting, which includes shots, deworming, microchipped and tested for FelV/FIV.

Read more about Masons

Adoption fee is $75 (plus a $15 Microchip Lifetime Registration Fee for Microchip). Indoor kitties only.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
  • Special needs
Adopt Masons fromStray Haven IncAurora, IN · listed Oct 12

5. Freya cat

Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 38 mi from Bedford

Kittens do best in pairs thus we require paired adoptions unless you have an active playful kitty already. All kitties have age appropriate vetting, which includes first shots, deworming, microchipped and tested for FelV/FIV. Adoption fee is $75 (plus a $15 Micropchip Lifetime Registration Fee). Application Link :https://www.petstablished.com/adoption_form/10081/generic Indoor Kitties ONLY

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Freya cat fromStray Haven IncAurora, IN · listed Sep 30

6. Disney Kitties

Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 38 mi from Bedford

Kittens do best in pairs thus we require paired adoptions unless you have an active playful kitty already. These babies currently have age appropriate vetting, which includes first shots, deworming, microchipped and tested for FelV/FIV. Adoption fee is $125 for a single kitten and $200 for a pair (plus a $15 Micropchip Lifetime Registration Fee). Indoor Kitties ONLY Apply here https://www.petstablished.com/adoption_form/10081/generic

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Disney Kitties fromStray Haven IncAurora, IN · listed Sep 27

7. Holgans

Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 38 mi from Bedford

Kittens do best in pairs thus we require paired adoptions unless you have an active playful kitty already. These babies currently have age appropriate vetting, which includes first shots, deworming, microchipped and tested for FelV/FIV. Adoption fee is $125 for a single kitten and $200 for a pair (plus a $15 Micropchip Lifetime Registration Fee). Indoor Kitties ONLY paired adoptions unless you have an active playful kitty already Apply here https://www.petstablished.com/adoption_form/10081/generic

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Holgans fromStray Haven IncAurora, IN · listed Sep 13

8. Felix Kitty

Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 38 mi from Bedford

Kittens do best in pairs thus we require paired adoptions unless you have an active playful kitty already. These babies currently have age appropriate vetting, which includes first shots, deworming, microchipped and tested for FelV/FIV. Adoption fee is $75 (plus a $15 Micropchip Lifetime Registration Fee). Indoor Kitties ONLY Apply here https://www.petstablished.com/adoption_form/10081/generic

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Felix Kitty fromStray Haven IncAurora, IN · listed Sep 13

9. Moon Kitties

Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 38 mi from Bedford

Kittens do best in pairs thus we require paired adoptions unless you have an active playful kitty already. These babies currently have age appropriate vetting, which includes first shots, deworming, microchipped and tested for FelV/FIV. Adoption fee is $125 for a single kitten and $200 for a pair (plus a $15 Micropchip Lifetime Registration Fee). Indoor Kitties ONLY paired adoptions unless you have an active playful kitty alreadyApply here https://www.petstablished.com/adoption_form/10081/generic

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Moon Kitties fromStray Haven IncAurora, IN · listed Sep 8

10. J Cats

Adult · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 38 mi from Bedford

These babies currently have age appropriate vetting, which includes first shots, deworming, microchipped and tested for FelV/FIV. Adoption fee is $75 (plus a $15 Micropchip Lifetime Registration Fee). Indoor Kitties ONLY

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt J Cats fromStray Haven IncAurora, IN · listed Sep 8

11. J Cats

Adult · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 38 mi from Bedford

These babies currently have age appropriate vetting, which includes shots, deworming, microchipped and tested for FelV/FIV. Adoption fee is $75 (plus a $15 Micropchip Lifetime Registration Fee). Indoor Kitties ONLY

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt J Cats fromStray Haven IncAurora, IN · listed Sep 8

12. Melody cats

Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 38 mi from Bedford

Blues– is playful, spunky, and ready for fun! He loves to explore, jump high & play with a good stick toy and keep everyone entertained with his silly kitten antics. He will come to you for love!! He very affectionate & loves to curl up for belly rubs!!! His sister Serenade is also very loving but calm & sweet They are a purrfect pair! These babies currently have age appropriate vetting, which includes first shots, deworming, microchipped and tested for FelV/FIV. Adoption fee is $75 for an adult cat (plus a $15 Micropchip Lifetime Registration Fee). Indoor Kitties ONLY paired adoptions unless you have an active playful kitty already

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Melody cats fromStray Haven IncAurora, IN · listed Aug 24

13. Shels

Kitten · Male · Domestic Medium Hair (long coat) · 38 mi from Bedford

Kittens do best in pairs thus we require paired adoptions unless you have an active playful kitty already. These babies currently have age appropriate vetting, which includes first shots, deworming, microchipped and tested for FelV/FIV. Adoption fee is $75 (plus a $15 Micropchip Lifetime Registration Fee). Indoor Kitties ONLY paired adoptions unless you have an active playful kitty already Adoption Application : https://www.petstablished.com/adoption_form/10081/generic

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Shels fromStray Haven IncAurora, IN · listed Aug 23

14. Julia Kitty

Young · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 38 mi from Bedford

Kittens do best in pairs thus we require paired adoptions unless you have an active playful kitty already. These babies currently have age appropriate vetting, which includes first shots, deworming, microchipped and tested for FelV/FIV. Adoption fee is $125 for a single kitten and $200 for a pair (plus a $15 Micropchip Lifetime Registration Fee). Indoor Kitties ONLY paired adoptions unless you have an active playful kitty already Adoption Application : https://www.petstablished.com/adoption_form/10081/generic

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Julia Kitty fromStray Haven IncAurora, IN · listed Aug 20

15. Hyde Kitty

Young · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 38 mi from Bedford

Hyde is Ann extremely sweet, outgoing and social cat. He demanded to be taken when we were doing tnr on young kittens. He is fantastic with other cats and kittens, tolerant of dogs and has great potty training skills. These babies currently have age appropriate vetting, which includes first shots, deworming, microchipped and tested for FelV/FIV. Adoption fee is $90. (Includes Micropchip Lifetime Registration Fee). Application Link :https://www.petstablished.com/adoption_form/10081/generic Indoor Kitties ONLY paired adoptions unless you have an active playful kitty already

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Hyde Kitty fromStray Haven IncAurora, IN · listed Aug 20

16. Kiki Diva

Adult · Female · Persian (long coat) · 38 mi from Bedford

This beautiful purebred Persian girl was born January 1, 2019, and is looking for a quiet, stable home where she can feel secure and settle in at her own pace. She is front declawed) She is a sensitive soul who can be strongly affected by changes in her environment and routine. She previously lived with another cat and tolerates both cats and dogs, although she doesn’t necessarily need their companionship.She was surrendered after she began having litter box issues following two significant changes in her home: her owner's daughter left for college and her longtime companion cat was rehomed. Because of this history, we feel she will do best in a calm, predictable household with an adopter who understands that stress can affect a cat’s behavior and is willing to give her plenty of time to adjust.Persians also require regular grooming and coat maintenance, so her new family should be prepared to keep up with her beautiful coat.

Read more about Kiki Diva

These babies currently have age appropriate vetting, which includes first shots, deworming, microchipped and tested for FelV/FIV. Adoption fee is $90 for a (included Micropchip Lifetime Registration Fee). Application Link :https://www.petstablished.com/adoption_form/10081/generic Indoor Kitties ONLY

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
Adopt Kiki Diva fromStray Haven IncAurora, IN · listed Aug 20

17. Odyssey Kittens

Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 38 mi from Bedford

Kittens do best in pairs thus we require paired adoptions unless you have an active playful kitty already. These babies currently have age appropriate vetting, which includes first shots, deworming, microchipped and tested for FelV/FIV. Adoption fee is $75 (plus a $15 Micropchip Lifetime Registration Fee). Application Link :https://www.petstablished.com/adoption_form/10081/generic Indoor Kitties ONLY

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Odyssey Kittens fromStray Haven IncAurora, IN · listed Aug 7

18. Pollinators

Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 38 mi from Bedford

Clover loves to play almost as much as her kittens do! Favorite toys include cardboard boxes and catnip. Clover has a relaxed attitude and a chill personality, and she loves to be petted.I'm fixed, I have my vetting, which includes shots, deworming, microchipped and I've tested negative for FelV/FIV. Adoption fee is $75 (plus a $15 Micropchip Lifetime Registration Fee). Indoor Kitties ONLY Apply here : https://www.petstablished.com/adoption_form/10081/generic

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Pollinators fromStray Haven IncAurora, IN · listed Aug 6

19. Odyssey Kittens

Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 38 mi from Bedford

Halo is a sweet kitten with an enormously playful and loving personality with all the purrs to give!She can’t pass off the opportunity to play with a toy and take in all the pets when she walks by.Halo is good with other cats but has a tendency to groom them so would do best with another cat that likes to play and doesn’t mind the affection.She has been around dogs and does not seem to mind them! Kittens do best in pairs thus we require paired adoptions unless you have an active playful kitty already. These babies currently have age appropriate vetting, which includes first shots, deworming, microchipped and tested for FelV/FIV. Adoption fee is $125 for a single kitten and $200 for a pair (plus a $15 Micropchip Lifetime Registration Fee). Application Link :https://www.petstablished.com/adoption_form/10081/generic Indoor Kitties ONLY

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Odyssey Kittens fromStray Haven IncAurora, IN · listed Aug 5

20. Odyssey Kittens

Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 38 mi from Bedford

Kittens do best in pairs thus we require paired adoptions unless you have an active playful kitty already. These babies currently have age appropriate vetting, which includes first shots, deworming, microchipped and tested for FelV/FIV. Adoption fee is $125 for a single kitten and $200 for a pair (plus a $15 Micropchip Lifetime Registration Fee). Application Link :https://www.petstablished.com/adoption_form/10081/generic Indoor Kitties ONLY

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Odyssey Kittens fromStray Haven IncAurora, IN · listed Aug 5

Rescues and shelters near Bedford

The rescues with the most cats listed within 50 miles of Bedford.

  • Louisville Metro Animal ServicesLouisville, KY · 54 cats · 38 mi from Bedford
  • Scott County Humane SocietyGeorgetown, KY · 47 cats · 48 mi from Bedford
    How to adopt from Scott County Humane Society

    We have an adoption application, contract and fees that vary depending on the species, breed, and age of the animal.

  • Kentucky Pets AliveLouisville, KY · 46 cats · 35 mi from Bedford
    How to adopt from Kentucky Pets Alive

    There is an adoption application that is reviewed by the adoption team. The adoption fee includes spay/neuter, microchip, vaccinations to date, deworming, flea preventative and feline leukemia/feline aids testing for cats and heart worm testing for dogs.

  • Stray Haven IncAurora, IN · 41 cats · 38 mi from Bedford
    How to adopt from Stray Haven Inc

    Thank you so much for considering a rescued pet as your next family member! People like you extending your faith in second hand pets is what makes our rescue go round. We depend on adoptions to not only enrich the life of our rescue pet, but to save the life of the next one in line, that we can't take until our babies find their new forevers. We want you to know that your time is very valuable to us and we want our entire process to be done in good faith. We need you to be honest with us and we will be honest with you. Any deception found during the application process will be grounds for denial. Requirements: We understand how important your time is and how emotional adding a new pet to the family can be. We are an all volunteer rescue with no paid staff, so we are going to do our best to help you know from the get go if your home environment will be a harmonious fit for what we are looking for in our new adoptive parents. Our checks are extensive, so we ask that you maintain an honest dialogue with us throughout the application. While we believe that any home can become a great one with education, we can not trust applicants that start off on the wrong foot with any untruths during the application process. Your current pets need to be fixed. Unless there is a medical issue or compelling reason that your current pets aren't fixed, we will need to pass on your application. Even though our pets are fixed, elevated levels of hormones in existing pets can cause a greater chanc

  • Ripley County Humane SocietyOsgood, IN · 12 cats · 40 mi from Bedford
    How to adopt from Ripley County Humane Society

    Adoption forms

  • Scott County Animal Care and ControlGeorgetown, KY · 5 cats · 48 mi from Bedford
    How to adopt from Scott County Animal Care and Control

    Adoption application, adoption contract, dogs $110 and cats $90. We verify if they own or rent and are allowed to have pets. Verify living conditions. Conduct meet and greet with other pets. Verify rabies vaccinations are current on pets.

Adopting a cat in Bedford

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 Bedford

How many cats are up for adoption in Bedford?

As of October 29, 2026, 205 cats and kittens are listed for adoption within 50 miles of Bedford, Kentucky, by 6 rescues and shelters. The list is updated every day.

Where can I adopt a cat in Bedford?

The rescues with the most cats near Bedford right now are Louisville Metro Animal Services (Louisville, KY), Scott County Humane Society (Georgetown, KY) and Kentucky Pets Alive (Louisville, KY). Each cat above has the rescue's phone number and website.

Are there kittens for adoption in Bedford?

Yes. 121 kittens are up for adoption within 50 miles of Bedford.

How do I adopt a cat in Bedford?

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.