Cats for Adoption in Franklin County, KY: 30 Cats Looking for a Home

115 cats and kittens are waiting for homes at 4 rescues and shelters within 50 miles of the middle of Franklin County. Here are 30 of the newest arrivals, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.

Of the cats up for adoption within 50 miles of the middle of Franklin County, 58 kittens, 10 young cats and 46 adults. Most are domestic shorthairs and other mixed breeds, in every color and personality.

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1. Jolene

Adult · Female · Domestic Medium Hair / Tabby / Mixed

Jolene, an adult female cat up for adoption

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

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2. Artemis

Adult · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed

Artemis, an adult female cat up for adoption

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

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3. Momma Athena

Adult · Female · Torbie / Mixed

Momma Athena, an adult female Torbie cat up for adoption

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

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4. Nod

Kitten (3 months 16 days) · Male · Domestic Long Hair (medium coat)

Nod is a sweet boy hoping for his furrever home. He was born without eyes but navigates his world just fine. He is affectionate and loves to be cuddled. It would be best if he could be adopted with his sister Ellie. If you're interested in giving this kitten a permanent, loving home, please complete our application.

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The application is necessary to help us to help you through the adoption process and does not obligate you to adopt,

The adoption fee is $100.

House-trained
Special needs

Adopt Nod fromCaring Hearts Feline RescueWilmore, KY · listed Oct 18

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5. Lugnut

Kitten (2 months 15 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)

The “Car Parts” kittens were found in a garage and have been fostered in a home with large dogs. They are very dog friendly and often use the dogs as springboards and obstacles for their parkour! They love toys, food, and attention.

Estimated DOB: 7/12/26

Adoption fee: $100 (6% KY sales tax included)

We would love to hear from you! To inquire about this cat, please contact us via this site, visit our website sc4paws.org to see a full bio, or visit sc4paws.rescuegroups.org/forms/ to fill out our adoption application.

6. Bill

Kitten (2 months 22 days) · Male · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)

Bill, a male Tabby kitten up for adoption

Estimated DOB: 7/1/26

Adoption fee: $100 (6% KY sales tax included)

Important: Our cats reside in foster homes. Please fill out our adoption application if you would like to meet one of these special kitties!

7. Will

Kitten (2 months 22 days) · Male · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)

Will, a male Tabby kitten up for adoption

Estimated DOB: 7/1/26

Adoption fee: $100 (6% KY sales tax included)

Important: Our cats reside in foster homes. Please fill out our adoption application if you would like to meet one of these special kitties!

8. Callie

Young (1 year) · Female · Calico (short coat)

Callie, a young female Calico cat up for adoption

Callli is a playful and gorgeous calico shorthair rescue! She has a head tilt from an injury but is completely vetted and healthy. She is curious but cautious and is ready for a patient loving forever home to show off her sweet side. If you're interested in giving this kitten a permanent, loving home, please complete our application.

click here for application

The application is necessary to help us to help you through the adoption process and does not obligate you to adopt,

The adoption fee is $100.

House-trained

Adopt Callie fromCaring Hearts Feline RescueWilmore, KY · listed Sep 2

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9. August

Kitten (3 months 1 day) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat)

August was rescued from the streets and is now completely vetted. She has come a long way to become a sweet people loving girl is learning to trust. She loves soaking up affection and has discovered the joy of toys. She is fully ready to find her forever loving home. If you're interested in giving this kitten a permanent, loving home, please complete our application.

click here for application

The application is necessary to help us to help you through the adoption process and does not obligate you to adopt,

The adoption fee is $100.

House-trained

Adopt August fromCaring Hearts Feline RescueWilmore, KY · listed Sep 2

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10. Acornett

Young (9 months) · Female · Tortoiseshell / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)

Acornett, a young female Tortoiseshell cat up for adoption

Come see me at Petsense!

Acornett is SUPER sweet but she can be a little timid at first especially around other animals.

Estimated DOB: 12/06/2025

Adoption fee: $ 80 (6% KY sales tax included)

Important: Our cats reside in foster homes. Please fill out our adoption application if you would like to meet one of these special kitties!

11. Petunia Rhubarb

Kitten (2 months 25 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)

Petunia Rhubarb, a female kitten up for adoption

Petunia is a sweet little ball of love. She loves to hop up on the couch and snuggle on your chest. She also loves playing and napping with her foster siblings. She’s a perfect little girl for your home.

*Petunia Rhubarb loves to play and snuggle with her sister, Madame Blueberry, but they’re not required to be adopted together

Estimated DOB: 7/4/2026

Adoption fee: $100 (6% KY sales tax included)

12. Badger

Kitten (2 months 21 days) · Male · Domestic Long Hair / Tuxedo / Mixed (long coat)

Badger is a fluffy boy with the cutest face markings. He is part of a large litter of medium and long-haired kittens. Sometimes shy and sometimes friendly, he’s looking for a home and would do great with another feline playmate.

Estimated DOB: 7/8/26

Adoption fee: $160 (6% KY sales tax included)

13. Astrid

Adult (1 year 3 months) · Female · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)

Astrid, an adult female Tabby cat up for adoption

Astrid has been an attentive mom to a large litter of fluffy kittens and now it’s time for her to find a forever home for her. She’s not one for laps, but will rub on your legs and likes to chat with you.

Estimated DOB: 7/1/2025

Adoption fee: $70 (6% KY sales tax included)

Important: Our cats reside in foster homes. Please fill out our adoption application if you would like to meet one of these special kitties!

14. Luigi

Kitten (2 months 4 days) · Male · Tuxedo / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)

Luigi, a male Tuxedo kitten up for adoption

Luigi is a playful little goofball who’s always doing something to make you laugh! He loves rolling around, acting silly, and showing off his funny personality.

Estimated DOB: 7/15/26

Adoption fee: $100 (6% KY sales tax included)

Important: Our cats reside in foster homes. Please fill out our adoption application if you would like to meet one of these special kitties!

15. Mario

Kitten (2 months 10 days) · Male · Tuxedo / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)

Mario, a male Tuxedo kitten up for adoption

Mario is a very playful little guy who LOVES his food! He can be a bit of a brute when he plays, but it’s all part of his goofy, larger-than-life personality.

Estimated DOB: 7/8/26

Adoption fee: $100 (6% KY sales tax included)

Important: Our cats reside in foster homes. Please fill out our adoption application if you would like to meet one of these special kitties!

16. Ella Langley

Kitten (3 months 22 days) · Female · Tuxedo / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)

Ella Langley, a female Tuxedo kitten up for adoption

“Cute and sweet as pie”

Observant and curious

Gentle

Happy, sweet girl

More timid, slower adjusting and trusting people approaching her, nonetheless kind! Give her patience and she’ll give you her heart

Loves her sister Dixie—they are play besties.

Would be a great adoption as a bonded pair.

She feels more confident with Dixie around.

Positive interaction with other cats: disinterested/neutral toward adult cats but loves her playmates/siblings. Would do well with a younger cat at home.

Dog interaction: Unknown

Estimated DOB: 6/22/26

Adoption fee: $100 (6% KY sales tax included)

17. Athena

Adult (3 years 2 months) · Female · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)

Athena, an adult female Tabby cat up for adoption

Athena is a sweet, affectionate, and gentle girl who is happiest with her people. She gets along well with calm, respectful cats and appreciates the same qualities in her humans. If you're looking for a loving companion who enjoys simply being by your side, Athena could be your perfect kitty.

Estimated DOB: 07/16/2023

Adoption fee: $35 (6% KY sales tax included)

18. Samwise

Adult (2 years 1 month) · Male · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)

Samwise, an adult male Tabby cat up for adoption

If you would like to meet this cat, please make a reservation to visit the Central Purrk Cat Cafe in-person. The staff there can guide you through the cat adoption process if the meet-and-greet goes well.

Samwise is very protective and loves his brother, Mr Frodo. We hope that

perhaps they

can find a home together.

Estimated DOB: 7/21/24

Adoption fee: $100 plus 6% KY sales tax

19. Mr Frodo

Adult (2 years 1 month) · Male · Siamese / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)

Mr Frodo, an adult male Siamese cat up for adoption

Mr Frodo is reserved and a little worried so far, but his brother Samwise is there to reassure him. We hope that

perhaps they

can find a home together.

Estimated DOB: 7/21/24

Adoption fee: $100 plus 6% KY sales tax

20. Toasty

Kitten (4 months 13 days) · Female · Tortoiseshell / Tabby (short coat)

Toasty, a female Tortoiseshell kitten up for adoption

Toasty is an active playful kitten. In quiet times you will find her napping snuggled up next to you or in your lap. She has a beautiful medium hair with rare torbie markings (torti +tabby)but it’s her personality that really shines. If you're interested in giving this kitten a permanent, loving home, please complete our application.

click here for application

The application is necessary to help us to help you through the adoption process and does not obligate you to adopt,

The adoption fee is $100.

House-trained

Adopt Toasty fromCaring Hearts Feline RescueWilmore, KY · listed Jul 27

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21. Matteo

Kitten (3 months 21 days) · Male · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)

Matteo, a male Tabby kitten up for adoption

Meet Matteo! Named after tennis star Matteo Berrettini, this long-legged brown tabby is serving up plenty of personality. He’s snuggly, silly, and always ready to make you smile. With his gentle, sweet nature, Matteo is definitely a little guy you’ll want on your team!

Estimated DOB: 5/29/26

Adoption fee: $100 (6% KY sales tax included)

22. Malia

Adult (3 years 1 month) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)

Malia, an adult female cat up for adoption

Malia is a sweet, people-loving girl with a serious appreciation for treats. She gets along with other cats but is more than happy flying solo. What she really wants is to leave the cat room behind and find a loving home where she can be the center of your attention and enjoy all the treats she deserves.

Estimated DOB: 7/14/23

Adoption fee: $70 (6% KY sales tax included)

23. Swiss

Kitten (3 months 26 days) · Female · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)

Swiss, a female Tabby kitten up for adoption

Estimated DOB: 5/26/26

Adoption fee: $100 (6% KY sales tax included)

Important: Our cats reside in foster homes. Please fill out our adoption application if you would like to meet one of these special kitties!

24. Colby

Kitten (3 months 26 days) · Male · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)

Colby, a male Tabby kitten up for adoption

Estimated DOB: 5/26/26

Adoption fee: $100 (6% KY sales tax included)

Important: Our cats reside in foster homes. Please fill out our adoption application if you would like to meet one of these special kitties!

25. Gouda

Kitten (3 months 26 days) · Female · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)

Gouda, a female Tabby kitten up for adoption

Estimated DOB: 5/26/26

Adoption fee: $100 (6% KY sales tax included)

Important: Our cats reside in foster homes. Please fill out our adoption application if you would like to meet one of these special kitties!

26. Savvy

Adult (1 year 4 months) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Bombay / Mixed (short coat)

Savvy, an adult female cat up for adoption

Savvy is an affectionate, tiny lady that loves to play with toys! She is so, so sweet and comes seeking attention all the time. She likes to split her time between being your shadow and being an independent kitty that plays and naps on her own.

Savvy was rescued from an abandoned house with her three kittens. She had taken great care of them, but was worse for the wear herself. She’s been in foster care for several weeks now and is doing great! Healthy, affectionate, shy, and sweet natured. She is positive for FIV, which means her immune system is not as strong as others and she needs a calm, loving home where she can play and be happy.

27. Kayda

Kitten (4 months 10 days) · Female · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)

Kayda, a female Tabby kitten up for adoption

Kayda is a very nervous and timid girl. She enjoys playing with other kitties but is not sure about people yet. She will need someone with patience who will help her learn that people are okay.

Estimated DOB: 3/27/26

Adoption fee: $ 100 (6% KY sales tax included)

Important: Our cats reside in foster homes. Please fill out our adoption application if you would like to meet one of these special kitties!

28. Little Foot

Kitten (4 months 17 days) · Male · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)

Little Foot, a male Tabby kitten up for adoption

Meet Little Foot Little Foot is an adorable orange tabby kitten with a gentle heart that's still learning the world is a safe place. He's a little shy when meeting new people and may greet you with a hiss at first, but don't let that fool you—he's all talk and no bite. Once you gently scoop him up, he melts into cuddles and absolutely loves having his ears scratched. His favorite toys are anything that crinkles, and watching his playful side come out is incredibly rewarding. Every day he gains a little more confidence and learns that people can be kind. Little Foot is looking for a family that understands that trust takes time. He isn't the kitten who will run up to every stranger, but with patience, gentle handling, and lots of love, he'll continue to blossom into a wonderful companion. If you have a calm home and a big heart for a kitten who just needs someone to believe in him, Little Foot could be your perfect match. The best things in life are worth waiting for—and Little Foot is one of them.

29. Sincere

Kitten (4 months 10 days) · Male · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)

Sincere, a male Tabby kitten up for adoption

Sincere is a very nervous and timid guy. He enjoys playing with other kitties but is not sure about people yet. He will need someone with patience who will help him learn that people are okay.

Estimated DOB: 3/27/26

Adoption fee: $100 (6% KY sales tax included)

Important: Our cats reside in foster homes. Please fill out our adoption application if you would like to meet one of these special kitties!

30. Lita

Young (9 months) · Female · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)

Lita, a young female Tabby cat up for adoption

Lita is an orange tabby who knows exactly what she likes and dislikes. She likes people but prefers to get to know them at her own pace. She dislikes other cats, especially if they violate her personal space. She also likes climbing to the highest perch in the cat room so she can keep an eye on things from high above. With patience and time to settle in, Lita will reward her family with loyalty, affection, and plenty of loyal companionship.

Estimated DOB: 12/26/25

Adoption fee: $80 (6% KY sales tax included)

Rescues and shelters near Franklin County

The rescues with the most cats listed within 50 miles of the middle of Franklin County.

Scott County Humane SocietyGeorgetown, KY · 47 cats
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
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.
Caring Hearts Feline RescueWilmore, KY · 17 cats
How to adopt from Caring Hearts Feline Rescue
Cats have been vetted, combo tested, immunizated and spayed/neutered. Receive flea and de-worming treatment. The person wishing to adopt must complete the application. The foster connects with the adopting person. Strong preference for cats to remain inside and to not be declawed. Fee is normally $75.
Scott County Animal Care and ControlGeorgetown, KY · 5 cats
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.

Cities and towns in Franklin County

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Adopting a cat in Franklin County

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.

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 Franklin County

How many cats are up for adoption in Franklin County?

As of October 29, 2026, 115 cats and kittens are listed for adoption within 50 miles of the middle of Franklin County, Kentucky, by 4 rescues and shelters. The list is updated every day.

Where can I adopt a cat in Franklin County?

The rescues with the most cats near Franklin County right now are Scott County Humane Society (Georgetown, KY), Kentucky Pets Alive (Louisville, KY) and Caring Hearts Feline Rescue (Wilmore, KY). Each cat above has the rescue's phone number and website.

Are there kittens for adoption in Franklin County?

Yes. 58 kittens are up for adoption within 50 miles of the middle of Franklin County.

How do I adopt a cat in Franklin County?

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.

1. Jolene

2. Artemis

3. Momma Athena

4. Nod

5. Lugnut

6. Bill

7. Will

8. Callie

9. August

10. Acornett

11. Petunia Rhubarb

12. Badger

13. Astrid

14. Luigi

15. Mario

16. Ella Langley

17. Athena

18. Samwise

19. Mr Frodo

20. Toasty

21. Matteo

22. Malia

23. Swiss

24. Colby

25. Gouda

26. Savvy

27. Kayda

28. Little Foot

29. Sincere

30. Lita

Rescues and shelters near Franklin County

Cities and towns in Franklin County

Adopting a cat in Franklin County

Questions about adopting a cat in Franklin County

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