Cats for Adoption in Lexington, MO: 20 Cats Looking for a Home

109 cats and kittens are waiting for homes at 4 rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Lexington. 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 Lexington, 52 kittens, 13 young cats, 37 adults and 7 seniors. Most are domestic shorthairs and other mixed breeds, but you'll also find Siamese cats.

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1. Espie

Young (6 months) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 34 mi from Lexington

Espie, a young female cat up for adoption

Please visit our website at https://tarasdream.org/adopt to fill out an adoption application for this pet and for more info about our adoption process.

Espie

This sweet kitty has the cutest crossed eyes! She loves to cuddle and play with her mom, Eevee, and her brother, Jolt. You'll be amazed at how fast she scarfs down her favorite wet food. Gets along great with other cats and dogs.

Approximate Birthday: 04/18/2026

Adoption Fee: $ 75.00

TARA's adoption fee includes: spay/neuter, age-appropriate vaccinations, microchip, FIV/FeLV test, and deworming. A two-week trial is included as part of the adoption.

2. Jolt

Young (6 months) · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 34 mi from Lexington

Please visit our website at https://tarasdream.org/adopt to fill out an adoption application for this pet and for more info about our adoption process.

Jolt

This slinky boy loves to play and cuddle with his mom, Eevee, and his sister, Espie. He may be small, but he has a face like a little jaguar! Gets along great with other cats and dogs

Approximate Birthday: 04/18/2026

Adoption Fee: $ 75.00

TARA's adoption fee includes: spay/neuter, age-appropriate vaccinations, microchip, FIV/FeLV test, and deworming. A two-week trial is included as part of the adoption.

3. Oscar and Alice

Kitten (4 months 6 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 34 mi from Lexington

Oscar and Alice, male kittens up for adoption

Please visit our website at https://tarasdream.org/adopt to fill out an adoption application for this pet and for more info about our adoption process.

4. Alice and Oscar

Kitten (4 months 6 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 34 mi from Lexington

Alice and Oscar, female kittens up for adoption

Please visit our website at https://tarasdream.org/adopt to fill out an adoption application for this pet and for more info about our adoption process.

5. Stella H CL

Adult (2 months 29 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 34 mi from Lexington

Stella H CL, an adult female cat up for adoption

Stella is a 3 year old short hair who loves people, cats and dogs, she loves to cuddle, and play. She like to lay around most of the time she is pretty lazy. She has been around multiple dogs and cats and does great with them all.

Stella is looking for a new home as her owner recently passed away!

Won't you give this sweet girl a new landing spot and all the love?

6. Muffers

Young (5 months 2 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 34 mi from Lexington

Muffers, a young female cat up for adoption

Please visit our website at https://tarasdream.org/adopt to fill out an adoption application for this pet and for more info about our adoption process.

This sweet little lady found herself all alone outside as a very young kitten. Luckily a nice person rescued her and gave her the best chance of finding a forever home. She is a sweet cuddle bug who loves to play and be sweet.

Approximate Birthday: 03/26/2026

Adoption Fee: $ 75.00

TARA's adoption fee includes: spay/neuter, age-appropriate vaccinations, microchip, FIV/FeLV test, and deworming. A two-week trial is included as part of the adoption.

7. Raul

Kitten (3 months 5 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 34 mi from Lexington

Please visit our website at https://tarasdream.org/adopt to fill out an adoption application for this pet and for more info about our adoption process.

Meet Raul! This sweet little baby and his brother Oliver love to play hard, and loves to take naps in between play sessions. Raul also really LOVES cuddle time with his humans. Are you the human to give him all his best cuddles?

Approximate Birthday: 05/04/2026

Adoption Fee: $ 100.00

TARA's adoption fee includes: spay/neuter, age-appropriate vaccinations, microchip, FIV/FeLV test, and deworming. A two-week trial is included as part of the adoption.

8. Athena

Kitten (4 months 10 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 34 mi from Lexington

Please visit our website at https://tarasdream.org/adopt to fill out an adoption application for this pet and for more info about our adoption process.

This little baby Athena is super sweeet and LOVES to cuddle with her humans when she is not too busy playing with her litter mates. We have been told by her foster that she is also a very good work from home buddy and keeps a close watch on the computer for you!

Approximate Birthday: 03/30/2026

Adoption Fee: $ 100.00

TARA's adoption fee includes: spay/neuter, age-appropriate vaccinations, microchip, FIV/FeLV test, and deworming. A two-week trial is included as part of the adoption.

9. Pickles

Adult (5 years) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 34 mi from Lexington

Pickles, an adult female cat up for adoption

Please visit our website at https://tarasdream.org/adopt to fill out an adoption application for this pet and for more info about our adoption process.

Pickles is a sweet little lady who is a great conversationalist. She is a spunky and playful girl, and loves to explore her surroundings. Pickles will be a great companion, and will help with all your household chores.

She and her sister, Stormy came to us together and we would like to be able to send the pair home together, if possible.

Approximate Birthday: 10/01/2021

Adoption Fee: $ 75.00

10. Sequoia

Adult (1 year 7 months) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 34 mi from Lexington

Sequoia, an adult female cat up for adoption

Please visit our website at https://tarasdream.org/adopt to fill out an adoption application for this pet and for more info about our cats.

Sequoia may be very timid at first and may take a little time to warm up to new people. Once she does she will start exploring the house and making herself at home. She enjoys pets and sometimes wags her tail like a puppy. She gets along well with other cats and non aggressive dogs. Once her playful side comes out she will be having the zoomies and playing with toys. Wand toys and stuffed mice are her favorite. She has a very laid back personality and is a great little girl

Approximate Birthday: 12/01/2024

11. Lucy Andrews

Senior (10 years 2 months) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 34 mi from Lexington

Lucy Andrews, a senior female cat up for adoption

Please visit our website at https://tarasdream.org/adopt to fill out an adoption application for this pet and for more info about our adoption process.

Lucy Andrews is a SWEET girl who may be considered a senior, but she is certainly young at heart! She is curious and loves to explore and help her humans around the house.

Lucy loves attention and pets. She can often be found sitting at her desk watching out the window and making sure her humans are in line.

Lucy came to us when her owner lost her housing and needed to surrender her, and her other kitty siblings. Turn Lucy's sad story into a glad story and give Lucy her last forever home.

12. Gilda

Senior (8 years 2 months) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 34 mi from Lexington

Gilda, a senior female cat up for adoption

Please visit our website at https://tarasdream.org/adopt to fill out an adoption application for this pet and for more info about our adoption process.

Meet one of our sweet seniors, Gilda! Gilda came to us after her own lost housing and had to make the difficult decision to surrender her and the other kitties. Gilda is shy and sweet and loves being pet.

Gilda can be very chatty, especially when you are late with her dinner. She is quite food motivated and is very happy to receive treats.

13. Ollie

Kitten (6 months) · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 34 mi from Lexington

Please visit our website at https://tarasdream.org/adopt to fill out an adoption application for this pet and for more info about our adoption process.

KP and Ollie are rambunctious kitten bothers who love to chase and play with each other. They are eager to explore and think they are in a real life WWE match everyday. Once the play time is over, they will happily curl up next to you, and on you, for some snuggles. Once they snuggle in, the purring really begins. These two bonded bothers will bring so much joy to your and your home.

14. Kp

Kitten (6 months) · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 34 mi from Lexington

Please visit our website at https://tarasdream.org/adopt to fill out an adoption application for this pet and for more info about our adoption process.

15. S'mores Bar

Adult (1 year 4 months) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 34 mi from Lexington

S'mores Bar, an adult female cat up for adoption

Please visit our website at https://tarasdream.org/adopt to fill out an adoption application for this pet and for more info about our adoption process.

Cuties Cookie Dough and her sister S'mores Bar came to us after being rescued from the streets. They were shy in the beginning, but have really started to be brave and trust humans. Cookie has become especially brave and loves to rub her humans ankles for reciprocal affection. Cookie also has the cutest little meows for attention. She has just become the sweetest little girl.

16. Vincent

Adult (1 year 7 months) · Male · Domestic Long Hair (long coat) · 48 mi from Lexington

Vincent, an adult male cat up for adoption

Vincent is a young man fresh off the streets of Windsor. The promise of a cushy indoor life led him to his foster's doorstep, and he hasn't looked back since.

He is a professional chef. He insists on making biscuits around the clock, only stopping to rest back up for more.

He also makes quite the perfect cuddle buddy, as he is soft, fluffy, warm, and loves to purr. When it's time to cuddle he loves to wrap his arms around you and give you kisses.

He loves scratching posts and a nice cozy place to snooze. Small toys are also his favorite to bat around and chase

17. Galena

Kitten (2 months 29 days) · Female · Domestic Medium Hair (medium coat) · 48 mi from Lexington

Galena’s life didn’t have an easy beginning. She was discovered during a TNR project with her siblings, barely alive and desperately needing help. But this tiny girl was a fighter.
With good food, medical care, warmth, and lots of love, Galena didn’t just survive — she flourished.

Today, she’s a sweet, playful and loving kitten who has decided the indoor life is definitely for her! Galena loves batting around her toys, playing with her siblings, curling up for cozy naps, and soaking up all the comforts that come with being safe and loved.

18. Yara

Kitten (2 months 29 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 48 mi from Lexington

Yara’s story began alongside her sister Galena during a TNR project. When they were found, these tiny kittens were barely hanging on. They were sick, fragile, and in desperate need of someone to give them a chance.

And just like her sister, Yara has absolutely flourished.

Today, you’d never guess this beautiful gray-and-white girl had such a difficult beginning. Yara is a sweet, playful and loving kitten who has fully embraced the perks of indoor life.

19. Cosmo

Kitten (3 months 2 days) · Male · Domestic Medium Hair (medium coat) · 48 mi from Lexington

Cosmo is a handsome grey tabby with the cutest little white feet.
He's living his best parasite-free, indoor-kitty life, and he is loving every minute of it! No more struggling to survive—now his biggest concerns are deciding which toy to attack next and what adventure he should go on.

Cosmo is curious and playful and loves exploring new things. He enjoys romping around with his siblings in his foster home, but he also has a wonderfully independent streak. He’s perfectly capable of doing his own thing...until he decides it’s time for some love.

And when Cosmo wants love, he is a LOT of lovey.

20. Hermione

Young (4 months 3 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 48 mi from Lexington

Hermione, a young female cat up for adoption

Hermione is an independent girl with a playful personality and a mind of her own. She enjoys doing her own thing and exploring at her own pace, but every now and then, she’ll decide it’s time for some cuddles—and those moments are extra special.

She’s looking for a loving home that will appreciate her independent spirit, give her space when she wants it, and enjoy her playful side when she’s ready to have some fun.

If you’re looking for a cat with plenty of personality and a little bit of sass, Hermione may be your perfect match!

Apply to adopt here

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House-trained

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Rescues and shelters near Lexington

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

The Animal Rescue AllianceRaytown, MO · 35 cats · 34 mi from Lexington
How to adopt from The Animal Rescue Alliance
Those interested in adopting must fill out an online application, we then schedule an initial meeting with them and the animal, followed by a home visit. An adoption contract is required and the adoption fees range from $65 to $250.
Lee's Summit Animal ControlLee's Summit, MO · 32 cats · 37 mi from Lexington
Pawsibilities Are EndlessSedalia, Mo · 23 cats · 48 mi from Lexington
How to adopt from Pawsibilities Are Endless
$50-$200
Kitty City KSLenexa, KS · 19 cats · 49 mi from Lexington
How to adopt from Kitty City KS
An application is required prior to an in-home visit with one of our state licensed foster homes. Adoption fees start at $65 dollars. The fee includes: The pet is altered, up to date on shots and worming, treated for fleas and ear mites and comes with a complimentary well-visit with one of our 3 participating vets. A contract is required for adoption. We do not ship animals and only adopt within a 2 hour radius of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Adopting a cat in Lexington

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.

Senior cats are often the calmest companions and the slowest to find homes. If you'd like a settled, affectionate cat, ask the rescues about their older residents.

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 Lexington

How many cats are up for adoption in Lexington?

As of October 29, 2026, 109 cats and kittens are listed for adoption within 50 miles of Lexington, Missouri, by 4 rescues and shelters. The list is updated every day.

Where can I adopt a cat in Lexington?

The rescues with the most cats near Lexington right now are The Animal Rescue Alliance (Raytown, MO), Lee's Summit Animal Control (Lee's Summit, MO) and Pawsibilities Are Endless (Sedalia, Mo). Each cat above has the rescue's phone number and website.

Are there kittens for adoption in Lexington?

Yes. 52 kittens are up for adoption within 50 miles of Lexington.

How do I adopt a cat in Lexington?

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. Espie

2. Jolt

3. Oscar and Alice

4. Alice and Oscar

5. Stella H CL

6. Muffers

7. Raul

8. Athena

9. Pickles

10. Sequoia

11. Lucy Andrews

12. Gilda

13. Ollie

14. Kp

15. S'mores Bar

16. Vincent

17. Galena

18. Yara

19. Cosmo

20. Hermione

Rescues and shelters near Lexington

Adopting a cat in Lexington

Questions about adopting a cat in Lexington

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