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

156 cats and kittens are waiting for homes at 5 rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Monterey. 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 Monterey, 89 kittens, 13 young cats and 53 adults. Most are domestic shorthairs and other mixed breeds, in every color and personality.

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1. Lugnut

Kitten (2 months 15 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 21 mi from Monterey

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.

2. Bill

Kitten (2 months 22 days) · Male · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 21 mi from Monterey

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!

3. Will

Kitten (2 months 22 days) · Male · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 21 mi from Monterey

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!

4. Acornett

Young (9 months) · Female · Tortoiseshell / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 21 mi from Monterey

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!

5. Petunia Rhubarb

Kitten (2 months 25 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 21 mi from Monterey

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)

6. Badger

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

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)

7. Astrid

Adult (1 year 3 months) · Female · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 21 mi from Monterey

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!

8. Luigi

Kitten (2 months 4 days) · Male · Tuxedo / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 21 mi from Monterey

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!

9. Mario

Kitten (2 months 10 days) · Male · Tuxedo / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 21 mi from Monterey

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!

10. Ella Langley

Kitten (3 months 22 days) · Female · Tuxedo / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 21 mi from Monterey

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)

11. Athena

Adult (3 years 2 months) · Female · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 21 mi from Monterey

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)

12. Samwise

Adult (2 years 1 month) · Male · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 21 mi from Monterey

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

13. Mr Frodo

Adult (2 years 1 month) · Male · Siamese / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 21 mi from Monterey

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

14. Matteo

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

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)

15. Malia

Adult (3 years 1 month) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 21 mi from Monterey

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)

16. Swiss

Kitten (3 months 26 days) · Female · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 21 mi from Monterey

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!

17. Colby

Kitten (3 months 26 days) · Male · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 21 mi from Monterey

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!

18. Gouda

Kitten (3 months 26 days) · Female · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 21 mi from Monterey

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!

19. Savvy

Adult (1 year 4 months) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Bombay / Mixed (short coat) · 21 mi from Monterey

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.

20. Kayda

Kitten (4 months 10 days) · Female · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 21 mi from Monterey

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!

Rescues and shelters near Monterey

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

Scott County Humane SocietyGeorgetown, KY · 47 cats · 21 mi from Monterey
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 · 44 mi from Monterey
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 · 44 mi from Monterey
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
Caring Hearts Feline RescueWilmore, KY · 17 cats · 40 mi from Monterey
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 · 21 mi from Monterey
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 Monterey

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 Monterey

How many cats are up for adoption in Monterey?

As of October 29, 2026, 156 cats and kittens are listed for adoption within 50 miles of Monterey, Kentucky, by 5 rescues and shelters. The list is updated every day.

Where can I adopt a cat in Monterey?

The rescues with the most cats near Monterey right now are Scott County Humane Society (Georgetown, KY), Kentucky Pets Alive (Louisville, KY) and Stray Haven Inc (Aurora, IN). Each cat above has the rescue's phone number and website.

Are there kittens for adoption in Monterey?

Yes. 89 kittens are up for adoption within 50 miles of Monterey.

How do I adopt a cat in Monterey?

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. Lugnut

2. Bill

3. Will

4. Acornett

5. Petunia Rhubarb

6. Badger

7. Astrid

8. Luigi

9. Mario

10. Ella Langley

11. Athena

12. Samwise

13. Mr Frodo

14. Matteo

15. Malia

16. Swiss

17. Colby

18. Gouda

19. Savvy

20. Kayda

Rescues and shelters near Monterey

Adopting a cat in Monterey

Questions about adopting a cat in Monterey

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