Kid-Friendly Cats for Adoption in Lexington, KY: 13 Cats Good with Children

Rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Lexington have 13 kid-friendly cats up for adoption. Here are all 13, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.

Every cat on this page has been marked by their rescue as good with children, usually because they've lived with kids in a foster home.

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1. Bill

Kitten (2 months 22 days) · Male · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 15 mi from Lexington

Bill, a male Tabby kitten up for adoption

Estimated DOB: 7/1/26

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.

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

2. Will

Kitten (2 months 22 days) · Male · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 15 mi from Lexington

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!

3. Petunia Rhubarb

Kitten (2 months 25 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 15 mi from Lexington

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)

4. Badger

Kitten (2 months 21 days) · Male · Domestic Long Hair / Tuxedo / Mixed (long coat) · 15 mi from Lexington

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)

5. Luigi

Kitten (2 months 4 days) · Male · Tuxedo / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 15 mi from Lexington

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!

6. Mario

Kitten (2 months 10 days) · Male · Tuxedo / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 15 mi from Lexington

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!

7. Ella Langley

Kitten (3 months 22 days) · Female · Tuxedo / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 15 mi from Lexington

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)

8. Matteo

Kitten (3 months 21 days) · Male · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 15 mi from Lexington

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)

9. Swiss

Kitten (3 months 26 days) · Female · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 15 mi from Lexington

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!

10. Colby

Kitten (3 months 26 days) · Male · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 15 mi from Lexington

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!

11. Gouda

Kitten (3 months 26 days) · Female · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 15 mi from Lexington

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!

12. Little Foot

Kitten (4 months 17 days) · Male · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 15 mi from Lexington

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.

13. Alice

Adult (6 years 3 months) · Female · Tortoiseshell / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 15 mi from Lexington

Alice, an adult female Tortoiseshell 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.

Adopting a cat with children in Lexington

Bring the whole family to meet the cat before you adopt, and ask the rescue how the cat behaves around children your kids' ages.

Teach children to let the cat come to them, to stroke gently, and to leave the cat alone while it's eating, sleeping or using the litter box. Give the cat a high or quiet spot to retreat to.

Relaxed adult cats are often a better match for young children than kittens, which scratch and nip while they play.

Rescues with kid-friendly cats near Lexington

Scott County Humane SocietyGeorgetown, KY · 13 kid-friendly cats above

Questions about adopting kid-friendly cats in Lexington

How many kid-friendly cats are up for adoption in Lexington?

As of October 29, 2026, rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Lexington, Kentucky, have 13 kid-friendly cats up for adoption. The list is updated every day.

Where can I adopt a kid-friendly cat in Lexington?

The rescues with the most kid-friendly cats near Lexington right now are Scott County Humane Society (Georgetown, KY). Each cat above has the rescue's phone number and website.

What kind of cat is best with kids?

A calm, confident cat that the rescue has seen around children. Adult cats are often easier than kittens with young kids, since their personalities are known and they play less roughly.

Listings are updated daily. Rescues are responsible for their own listings; a cat may have been adopted since this page was updated.

1. Bill

2. Will

3. Petunia Rhubarb

4. Badger

5. Luigi

6. Mario

7. Ella Langley

8. Matteo

9. Swiss

10. Colby

11. Gouda

12. Little Foot

13. Alice

Adopting a cat with children in Lexington

Rescues with kid-friendly cats near Lexington

Questions about adopting kid-friendly cats in Lexington

Kid-Friendly Cats for adoption near Lexington