Dog-Friendly Cats for Adoption in Frederick, MD: 17 Cats Good with Dogs
By Cats of the Day · Updated

Rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Frederick have 17 dog-friendly cats up for adoption. Here are all 17, 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 dogs, so they're a good fit if you already share your home with one.
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1. Ghost
Kitten (2 months 19 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair · 19 mi from Frederick




FFGW Adoption Policy is that all kittens under 6 months must be adopted in pairs. If not part of a bonded pair, you need to have a compatible cat 1 year old or younger already in the family.
Ghost is a sweet baby angel who can do no wrong! This grey and white gentleman purrs at the slightest touch and wants all of the affection - he is a big cuddler who likes to settle on your lap or your chest and purr away. Like most kittens, he's also a playful guy who loves chasing after a wand toy, laser pointer, or plastic spring. He's also moderately chatty, letting you know when he wants attention with a chirpy little meow.
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Ghost immediately settled into his foster home with ease and is comfortable with new people. He gets along well with other cats, dogs, and kids and currently shares a foster home with Giacomo - the pair immediately hit it off!
Ghost must be adopted with his buddy Giacomo or to a household with another young playful cat at home.
Ghost is scheduled to be neutered and the surgery will be covered by Feline Foundation at their partner vet.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
2. Acorn
Kitten (4 months 1 day) · Male · Domestic Short Hair · 19 mi from Frederick




FFGW Adoption Policy is that all kittens under 6 months must be adopted in pairs. If not part of a bonded pair, you need to have a compatible cat 1 year old or younger already in the family.
Acorn is adorable! His purr hardly stops. He's playful and loving. He loves to cuddle up with you and then have a playing session. He's a big fan of mouse and wand toys. Like all kitties, he loves a sunny spot and a cat tree with a good field of view. He's incredibly sweet and does this cute little head bob when you enter the room.
Acorn and Destiny are good buddies and must be adopted together.
Click here to see Destiny's profile!
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
3. Marnie
Kitten (2 months 18 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair · 19 mi from Frederick




FFGW Adoption Policy is that all kittens under 6 months must be adopted in pairs. If not part of a bonded pair, you need to have a compatible cat 1 year old or younger already in the family.
Marnie approaches life with enthusiasm. Whether she's climbing a tall cat tree, batting at a wand toy, attacking a cardboard scratcher, or investigating something new, she's usually in the middle of the action. She especially loves playing with her littermates, Merlin and Zelda, who remain her favorite companions.
Read more about Marnie
For all that energy, Marnie has a softer side, too. She's a little cuddle bug who purrs constantly and enjoys spending time with her people. Marnie has been friendly with new people, good with her foster family's dog, and confident enough to explore new surroundings.
Marnie would love to be adopted with one or both of her littermates,
Merlin
and Zelda.
Marnie is scheduled to be spayed
and the surgery will be covered by Feline Foundation at their partner vet.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
4. Zelda
Kitten (2 months 18 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair · 19 mi from Frederick




FFGW Adoption Policy is that all kittens under 6 months must be adopted in pairs. If not part of a bonded pair, you need to have a compatible cat 1 year old or younger already in the family.
Zelda is quick to make her presence known. She runs up to be picked up and starts purring almost immediately. Being held, cuddled, and getting belly rubs are some of her favorite things.
She also enjoys playtime, especially with toys, tunnels, string toys, and laser pointers. When she's finished exploring and playing, she's often found high on her cat tree watching the activity around her or taking a nap.
Read more about Zelda
Zelda is friendly with new people and would like to be adopted with one or both of her littermates,
Merlin
and Marnie.
Zelda is scheduled to be spayed and the surgery will be covered by Feline Foundation at their partner vet.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
5. Merlin
Kitten (2 months 18 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair · 19 mi from Frederick




FFGW Adoption Policy is that all kittens under 6 months must be adopted in pairs. If not part of a bonded pair, you need to have a compatible cat 1 year old or younger already in the family.
Merlin is a sweet, affectionate kitten who enjoys attention, cuddles, and lap time. He likes playing with his kitty toys, especially string toys and laser pointers. When he's ready for a break, you'll often find him perched high on a cat tree watching what's going on around him or taking a nap.
Read more about Merlin
Merlin friendly with new people and has a gentle, playful personality. He's also quite talkative in his own way, with a sweet little scratchy meow that he uses to ask for food, pets, and attention.
Merlin would like to be adopted with one, or both, of his littermates,
Zelda
and Marnie.
Merlin is scheduled to be neutered and the surgery will be covered by Feline Foundation at their partner vet.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
6. Rune
Kitten (3 months 1 day) · Male · Domestic Short Hair · 19 mi from Frederick





FFGW Adoption Policy is that all kittens under 6 months must be adopted in pairs. If not part of a bonded pair, you need to have a compatible cat 1 year old or younger already in the family.
Read more about Rune
Rune is an adorable orange boy with the personality to match! He's brave and playful, wanting to explore and run around new places immediately. When he tires himself out from chasing around his siblings or toys, he loves to cuddle and get chin scratches. He's a food-motivated guy who loves Churu treats. He's great with new people and animals and would be a perfect addition to any household. Rune is very curious and loves looking out the window at birds and cars passing by - he needs a responsible human to watch him so he doesn't escape out the door when you open it! Rune must be adopted with one of his siblings, Wily, Willow, and Wisp.
Rune is scheduled to be neutered and the surgery will be covered by Feline Foundation at their partner vet.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
7. Obi
Kitten (3 months 9 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair · 19 mi from Frederick




FFGW Adoption Policy is that all kittens under 6 months must be adopted in pairs. If not part of a bonded pair, you need to have a compatible cat 1 year old or younger already in the family.
Obi is a curious, high-energy guy who is almost always the last one playing even after his siblings call it quits. He’s strong, independent, and hilariously goofy when he gets into his toys.
Despite being mostly focused on playtime, Obi is very friendly. Once he burns off his kitten energy, he’ll gladly take some chin and ear scratches before curling up with another cat for a nap.
Read more about Obi
Obi would be a great fit for someone looking for a fun, entertaining, and confident cat who keeps life lively. He also gets along well with dogs and older kids.
Obi must be adopted with one of his siblings (Swan, Jet, or Nero) or to a household with another young cat at home.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
8. Nero
Kitten (3 months 9 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair · 19 mi from Frederick






FFGW Adoption Policy is that all kittens under 6 months must be adopted in pairs. If not part of a bonded pair, you need to have a compatible cat 1 year old or younger already in the family.
Nero is the stocky, solidly built brother of the group with an easygoing personality. He’s like the cool kid in school who effortlessly makes friends: chill, confident, and sweet without needing to try very hard.
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While he’s calm and happy to sit back and observe the action, Nero is also athletic and loves a good play session like any regular kitten. He’s very friendly, appreciates a gentle belly rub now and then, and balances his playful energy with a steady, relaxed vibe.
Nero is a handsome, well-rounded guy who will make a wonderfully easy and fun addition to his home. He also gets along well with dogs and older kids.
Nero must be adopted with one of his siblings (Swan, Jet, or Obi) or to a household with another young cat at home.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
9. Jet
Kitten (3 months 9 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair · 19 mi from Frederick




FFGW Adoption Policy is that all kittens under 6 months must be adopted in pairs. If not part of a bonded pair, you need to have a compatible cat 1 year old or younger already in the family.
Jet is by far the most affectionate kitten of the bunch. He purrs almost constantly - while eating, when he jumps into your lap, or just making eye contact across the room. He loves people and naturally hangs out wherever you are.
Read more about Jet
Along with his sweet side, Jet has plenty of energy. He’s curious, a bit spastic when he plays, and constantly getting into silly situations (like managing to get his head stuck in a tissue box while exploring!). When he catches his favorite wand toy, he also makes a funny grumble-growl sound like he's trying to warn the other kittens away from his prize.
Jet is a friendly, entertaining cat who balances a lot of affection with a good amount of goofy behavior. He also gets along well with dogs and older kids.
Jet must be adopted with one of his siblings (Swan, Nero, or Obi) or to a household with another young cat at home.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
10. Swan
Kitten (3 months 9 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair · 19 mi from Frederick



FFGW Adoption Policy is that all kittens under 6 months must be adopted in pairs. If not part of a bonded pair, you need to have a compatible cat 1 year old or younger already in the family.
Swan is the tiny, dainty sister of her litter. When her brothers are wrestling and being crazy she usually stays out of the way, but the second they're occupied and you toss her a toy, she turns into a hilariously energetic little nut.
Read more about Swan
She’s sweet and low-maintenance, with a big purr that starts up as soon as a human walks into the room. When naptime rolls around, she likes to walk up to one of her brothers, give him a solid headbutt, and plop down right next to him to snooze. Swan is a sweet, funny little girl who would do wonderful in a home with another friendly cat or kitten. She also gets along well with dogs and older kids.
Swan must be adopted with one of her siblings (Jet, Nero, or Obi) or to a household with another young cat at home.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
11. Pickles
Kitten (3 months 10 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair · 19 mi from Frederick






FFGW Adoption Policy is that all kittens under 6 months must be adopted in pairs. If not part of a bonded pair, you need to have a compatible cat 1 year old or younger already in the family.
Pickles is an adorable black tuxedo kitten. He is playful and super sweet!
Personality Highlights:
Social Butterfly: He is wonderfully socialized and gets along great with kids, adults, other cats, and even cat-friendly dogs.
Play Hard, Nap Hard: Pickles loves to play with his siblings. Once he works off all that kitten energy, he’ll collapse right beside you for a serious study-level cozy nap.
Read more about Pickles
Friendly & Affectionate: Always ready to greet you with a warm purr and a playful bounce.
Pickles will bring endless love and fun to her forever home! Socks is looking to be adopted with his sibling Princess
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
12. Princess
Kitten (3 months 10 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair · 19 mi from Frederick







FFGW Adoption Policy is that all kittens under 6 months must be adopted in pairs. If not part of a bonded pair, you need to have a compatible cat 1 year old or younger already in the family.
Princess is a sweet gray-and-white kitten who is playful, outgoing, and endlessly affectionate.
Personality Highlights:
Social Butterfly: A total superstar with everyone she meets! She is wonderfully socialized and gets along great with kids, adults, other cats, and even cat-friendly dogs.
Read more about Princess
Play Hard, Nap Hard: Her absolute favorite activity is chasing toys all around the room. Once she works off all that kitten energy, she’ll collapse right beside you for a serious study-level cozy nap.
Friendly & Affectionate: Always ready to greet you with a warm purr and a playful bounce.
This little gray-and-white bundle of joy is ready to bring endless love and fun to her forever home! Princess is looking to be adopted with Pickles
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
13. Harriet
Young (6 months) · Female · Domestic Short Hair · 19 mi from Frederick





FFGW Adoption Policy is that all kittens under 6 months must be adopted in pairs. If not part of a bonded pair, you need to have a compatible cat 1 year old or younger already in the family.
Harriet is a fun‑loving, adventurous girl who’s always ready to explore. She has a real fascination with anything that sparkles or dangles - zippers, bracelets, necklaces, all of it. If you’re wearing it, she’ll probably climb up to investigate. She loves being with her people and will happily perch on you, purring, giving headbutts, and trying to chew on your jewelry.
Read more about Harriet
She’s extremely playful, curious, and full of personality. Harriet is the kind of kitten who turns everything into an adventure and brings a lot of joy wherever she goes!
Harriet is bonded to her sister Miss Chee
and they must be adopted together
.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
14. Miss Chee
Young (6 months) · Female · Domestic Short Hair · 19 mi from Frederick






FFGW Adoption Policy is that all kittens under 6 months must be adopted in pairs. If not part of a bonded pair, you need to have a compatible cat 1 year old or younger already in the family.
Miss Chee is a sweet, friendly girl whose default setting is purr. She purrs when she plays, when her person walks by, when she’s relaxing and watching the world — pretty much whenever she gets the chance. She’s an affectionate, playful kitten who enjoys being around her people and settles in easily.
Read more about Miss Chee
She also has a unique marking: a darker gray swirl on her light gray side, like a little fingerprint that makes her instantly recognizable. Her foster says she’s an easygoing, happy kitten with plenty of purrs to share and a gentle, lovable personality.
Miss Chee is bonded to her sister Harriet
and they must be adopted together.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
15. Coby
Young (5 months 25 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair · 19 mi from Frederick






Coby is the kind of kitten who makes you wonder how you ever lived without him. He is a sweet, gentle lover with a wonderful personality and a serious talent for making people fall in love with him! He loves to have a conversation with you, especially when he's entering a room.
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Coby is outgoing, playful, and cuddly, but he has a wonderfully easygoing personality. He enjoys exploring and having fun, but he doesn't feel the need to be involved in every single thing happening in the room! Coby is happy to play, investigate, and then settle in for some quality cuddle time. While he has his favorite cat trees and napping spots, he's always finding a new one.
If you're looking for a kitten who is sweet without being timid, playful without being wild, outgoing without being over-the-top, and cuddly without being clingy, Coby might just be your guy.
Coby is ready to find his forever family. Warning: falling completely in love with him is highly likely!
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
16. Pretzel
Young (8 months) · Male · Domestic Short Hair · 19 mi from Frederick






Meet Pretzel! Much like his name suggests, he’s a salty-sweet little twist of fur who loves to get tangled up in whatever you’re doing. If you’re looking for a top-tier assistant to supervise your daily routine, he’s your guy—as long as his partner-in-play comes along for the ride.
Pretzel and Pharaoh are a package deal. Think of them as the dynamic duo of play hard, sleep hard. One minute they’re conducting high-speed living room gymnastics routines, and the next they’re completely passed out in a tangled purr-pile.
Read more about Pretzel
They’re current obsession? The bathroom faucet. Set that bad boy to a slow drip, and you’ve handed them top-tier streaming entertainment. They will stare at it, pat at it, and analyze the physics of water drops for as long as you let them.
Pretzel Nuggets:
Twice the Fun: Pretzel must be adopted with his royal brother, Pharaoh click here to meet him!
Special Talents: Hydro-engineering (faucet watching), fetching, competitive duo-napping, and twisty hijinks!
Hobbies: Testing gravity, and turning absolutely everything into a makeshift toy.
Ideal Home: Anyone with a heart big enough for double the love, double the purrs, and a sink with a slightly leaky tap!
If you have room in your life for two hilarious, affectionate boys who will keep you endlessly entertained, come meet Pretzel and Pharaoh. They’re ready to twist their way right into your home!
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
17. Pharaoh
Young (8 months) · Male · Domestic Short Hair · 19 mi from Frederick





Meet Pharaoh, the majestic little ruler of play time and supreme snooze enthusiast!
Don't let the royal name fool you—Pharaoh is 100% regal rascal. Like any good monarch, he lives a life of luxury, dividing his day equally between high-speed zoomies and epic, deeply serious nap sessions.
Pharaoh rules the kingdom alongside his beloved brother, Pretzel. These two are the definition of "two peas in a pod"—where you see a tail, you’re guaranteed to find another one right behind it. They play as a team, sleep in a tangled pile, and promise double the love for whoever brings them home.
Pharaoh’s Royal Interests:
Read more about Pharaoh
Hydration Patrol: Pharaoh and Pretzel are self-appointed faucet inspectors. A slow drip in the sink will keep them mesmerized and entertained endlessly.
Sync-Sleeping: Master of running at top speed one second and falling sound asleep next to Pretzel the next.
Pharaoh is ready to claim his throne in a forever home, provided his trusty sidekick Pretzel (click here to meet him) comes along for the ride. If you're ready to serve a pair of adorable, fun-loving feline kings, Pharaoh is ready to move in!
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
Bringing a cat home to your dog
Tell the rescue about your dog: their size, age and energy. A cat who has lived with a calm dog may still be nervous around a bouncy puppy.
Introduce them slowly. Keep the cat in a room of their own for the first few days, swap bedding so they get used to each other's scent, and then let them meet with the dog on a leash.
Make sure the cat can always get somewhere the dog can't reach, and keep the litter box and food bowls out of the dog's way.
Rescues with dog-friendly cats near Frederick
- The Feline Foundation of Greater Washington, Inc.Leesburg, VA · 17 dog-friendly cats above
Questions about adopting dog-friendly cats in Frederick
How many dog-friendly cats are up for adoption in Frederick?
As of October 29, 2026, rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Frederick, Maryland, have 17 dog-friendly cats up for adoption. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a dog-friendly cat in Frederick?
The rescues with the most dog-friendly cats near Frederick right now are The Feline Foundation of Greater Washington, Inc. (Leesburg, VA). Each cat above has the rescue's phone number and website.
How do I introduce a cat to my dog?
Slowly. Give the cat a room of their own for a few days, let them get used to each other's scent first, then let them meet with the dog on a leash, rewarding calm behavior. Always give the cat an escape route.
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