Frederick, MD

Kid-Friendly Cats for Adoption in Frederick, MD: 23 Cats Good with Children

Kid-Friendly Cats up for adoption near Frederick, MD

Rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Frederick have 23 kid-friendly cats up for adoption. Here are all 23, 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.

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.

Read more about Ghost

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. Destiny

Young (8 months) · Female · Domestic Short Hair · 19 mi from Frederick

Destiny is a sweetie. She loves curling up and enjoying the view. She rubs up against you when she sees you and is really excited about meal time. She loves a wand toy and a warm snuggly spot. She is a little cautious at first but warms up very quickly!

Destiny and Acorn are good buddies and must be adopted together.

Click here to see Acorn's profile!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. Wily

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.

Wily is a cute tabby boy with one long white sock. He's friendly and playful, loves to chase wand toys, and is an excellent toy mouse hunter. He's also an affectionate guy who loves to find a warm lap to receive pets and take a snooze. Wily is good with new cats and while he's super playful, he always knows how to match the energy of his playmates. He must be adopted with one of his siblings, Rune, Willow, or Wisp.

Read more about Wily

Wily is scheduled to be neutered and the surgery will be covered by Feline Foundation at their partner vet.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained

9. 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

10. 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.

Read more about Nero

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

11. 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

12. 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

13. King

Young (5 months 3 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.

King is a beautiful, regal boy with striking black stripes and spots on his golden-tan coat. He loves to play with springs, toy mice, the racetrack, and even Seba's tail. Sometimes, though, what he really wants is a game of chase with Seba. The two happily race around together and pounce on each other in their favorite cat tunnel.

Read more about King

When playtime is over, King enjoys finding a cozy spot, taking in a good window view, or snuggling up with Seba. He has a fantastic purr, loves belly scratches, and is a sweet, affectionate companion.

With a little time to settle into a new home, King's gentle, playful personality shines through.

King and Seba are a bonded pair and must be adopted together.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained

14. 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

15. 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

16. Giacomo

Kitten (2 months 22 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.

Giacomo is a frisky and affectionate kitten! He loves to pounce on his unsuspecting buddy Ghost and has a squeaky little meow that generally only appears when you pick him up and kiss him on the head (who can blame you when he's just that cute!). Once playtime is over, he will curl up next to you on the couch and nap contentedly, especially if you give him some chin scratches.

Read more about Giacomo

Giacomo is full of energy, adorably chaotic yet unbelievably gentle, and highly adaptable. He loves to bat around a toy mouse or plastic spring, dive to catch wand toys, and spend time with his people once he gets tired. He settles into new environments quickly and is generally unbothered by loud noises, rough petting, nail trims, or other typical household chaos.

Giacomo would likely do well in households of all sizes - he gets along well with other cats and children and seems friendly towards dogs in the foster home. He must be adopted with his buddy Ghost or to a household with a young playful cat at home.

Giacomo is scheduled to be neutered and the surgery will be covered by Feline Foundation at their partner vet.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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.

Read more about Coby

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

20. 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

21. 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

22. Charlie

Young (1 year 3 months) · Male · Domestic Short Hair · 19 mi from Frederick

Looking for a social butterfly in a sleek black suit? Look no further than Charlie! This incredibly friendly house panther absolutely adores people. The moment you walk into the room, Charlie will be there to greet you, demanding chin scratches and offering plenty of purrs in return. He thrives on human companionship and has never met a stranger.

Charlie does happen to be FIV-positive, but don't let that fool you! FIV-positive cats can live long, happy, healthy lives, and they can even live safely with other non-FIV cats as long as everyone gets along. Charlie has a heart of gold and a lifetime of love ready to share with his forever family.

Read more about Charlie

Ready to add a little magic to your life? Fill out an application to meet Charlie today!

The FIV virus is not a reason not to adopt! It is not transmissible to people or to non-cat

species and is not a death sentence.

It simply reduces a cat's immune system as the cat

ages, which can leave the cat more vulnerable to other feline infections later in life.

Cat to cat transmission does not occur with casual contact and it is not airborne.

Cats who are FIV+ live long, happy lives! Please check out the below informational links about FIV to understand why it is not a reason to shy away from adopting:

https://www.fivcats.com/FIV/fiv_introduction.html

https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/feline-health-topics/feline-immunodeficiency-virus-fiv

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained

23. Seba

Young (7 months) · Male · Domestic Short Hair · 19 mi from Frederick

Seba is a sweet, affectionate, and playful boy who loves interactive toys, cat tunnels, and spending time with his best friend, King. An athletic cat with an impressive jump, he's always ready for playtime and can often be found chasing wand toys or watching birds and squirrels from the window. Once he's settled into his routine, Seba is quick to purr and enjoys being part of the family. He also has a charming talkative side and isn't shy about sharing his opinions when the mood strikes!

Seba and King are looking for a loving home where they can continue to enjoy each other's company and bring lots of fun and affection to their new family.

Read more about Seba

Seba and
King
are a bonded pair and must be adopted together.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained

Adopting a cat with children in Frederick

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 Frederick

Questions about adopting kid-friendly cats in Frederick

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

As of October 29, 2026, rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Frederick, Maryland, have 23 kid-friendly cats up for adoption. The list is updated every day.

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

The rescues with the most kid-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.

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.