Cats for Adoption in Franklin, NJ: 20 Cats Looking for a Home
By Cats of the Day · Updated



135 cats and kittens are waiting for homes at 5 rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Franklin. 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 25 miles of Franklin, 47 kittens, 35 young cats, 36 adults and 7 seniors. Most are domestic shorthairs and other mixed breeds, in every color and personality.
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1. Kitten Spot
Kitten · Male · Domestic Long Hair (long coat) · 10 mi from Franklin



Meet Spot!
Spot is 5 months old, white with the most perfect black spots, and 100% convinced he is a dog.
He doesn't just walk into a room — he trots in, with that fluffy black tail in the air. He comes when called, follows you from room to room like a shadow, brings you his toys to play fetch, and will happily sit on your feet while you work. He loves a good pillow nap, but he'd rather be right next to you than anywhere else.
Found napping, playing, and posing like a pro, Spot has mastered:
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The head-tilt stare that says "throw it again"
The paw-up "shake" (we're still working on it, but he's got the spirit)
The classic flop-and-roll for belly rubs
Guarding his favorite sage-green pillow like it's his job
He's playful, people-focused, curious, and incredibly sweet. Spot would love a home where he can be your little sidekick — on the couch, by the desk, or patrolling the hallway like the good boy he knows he is.
He's not a cat who thinks he's a dog. He's a dog who happens to look like a cat.
Age: 5 months Likes: pillows, people, toys that jingle, being included in everything Dislikes: being ignored, closed doors Superpower: making you laugh at least 10 times a day
Think you need a dog? Maybe you just need Spot.
Please contact Critter Cavalry Rescue at ccrnewengland@gmail.com
PLEASE NOTE: Our dogs and cats are fostered in Tennessee and can transport weekly up to the Northeast region. Request an application and learn more about Critter Cavalry at https://www.crittercavalry.com/adoption.
2. Kitten Chowder
Young · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 10 mi from Franklin




Meet your potential new best friend Clam Chowder. This handsome little guy is a playful, affectionate kitten. He loves to play with pipe cleaners. He loves wrestling, chasing, and napping in a cozy pile with his brother and sister (sister has been adopted). Once comfortable with you he is cool with being picked up and held for a sweet cuddle session. He is definitely not shy about asking for his favorite treat expect a soft meow when you enter the room. Whether he’s zooming around after his favorite twisted toy or purring in your arms, this sweet boy is ready to bring endless joy, playfulness, and love to his forever home.
This affectionate boy won't last long. To welcome him to your family, please email Vivienne at vivienneajames@gmail.com or text 615-943-7311.
- Good with cats
- House-trained
3. Kitten Shrimp
Young · Male · Tabby (short coat) · 10 mi from Franklin




Meet Shrimp!
This pint-sized guy is a bit of a wallflower, but don't let his shy nature fool you he’s taking it all in. Shrimp prefers to be the spectator rather than the star of the party, politely watching the action unfold from a cozy, safe spot.
While he might take a little extra time to warm up to new surroundings, you can easily win his heart with one simple thing a Churu treat. Offer him a tube of deliciousness, and you'll watch his cautious exterior melt away as he snacks, purrs, and receives lots of pets.
This little boy will melt your heart. He won't last long. To learn more about adding this little guy to your family, please email Vivienne at vivienneajames@gmail.com or test 615-943-7311.
- Good with cats
- House-trained
4. Kitten Pebbles
Kitten · Female · Tortoiseshell · 10 mi from Franklin


Meet Pebbles! ✨
Pebbles is a 5-month-old dilute tortie girl — soft gray with swirls of peach and cream, a fluffy bottle-brush tail, and the most stunning golden-green eyes you’ve ever seen.
She’s gentle, a little dreamy, and 100% a pillow cat. Pebbles loves to loaf on her favorite spot, watch the world go by, and then look right at you like she’s listening to every word you say. She’s the kind of kitten who will quietly claim your coziest blanket and then graciously allow you to share it.
Her specialties include:
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The perfect loaf with white-mitten paws tucked just so
Soft, slow blinks that mean “I love you”
Playing delicately with her little orange ball, then acting like she didn’t
Purring like a tiny motor the moment you sit down beside her
Pebbles is sweet-natured, calm for her age, and very people-oriented. She enjoys quiet play, sunny windows, and being near her person. She would thrive in a cozy home where she can be a companion kitty — there for morning coffee, afternoon naps, and evening cuddles.
If you’re looking for a kitten who is both beautiful and beautifully sweet, Pebbles is waiting to curl up on your pillow and in your heart.
Age: 5 months Breed: Dilute Tortie / Domestic Longhair mix Likes: soft pillows (dusty rose is her color), window watching, gentle pets, her orange toy Dislikes: loud noises, being rushed Superpower: melting into the coziest little loaf you’ve ever seen. To get more information about this sweet girl please contact Critter Cavalry Rescue at ccrnewengland@gmail.com
PLEASE NOTE: Our dogs and cats are fostered in Tennessee and can transport weekly up to the Northeast region. Request an application and learn more about Critter Cavalry at https://www.crittercavalry.com/adoption.
5. Moose
Young · Male · Tuxedo · 10 mi from Franklin



Meet Moose!
Moose is not your average house cat — he's a large gray tuxedo gentleman in a crisp white bib and mittens, and he knows he looks good.
This young adult male is big, soft, and wonderfully sturdy. He loves to be near his people, whether that's supervising from the couch, leaning in for chin scratches, or flopping over to show off that handsome tuxedo belly. He's playful in that goofy young-adult way — feather wands, crinkle balls, and batting toys around — but he also has a calm, affectionate side and is happy to just loaf next to you.
Moose is FIV+. What does that mean? It just means he carries the Feline Immunodeficiency Virus.
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FIV+ cats can and do live long, happy, completely normal lives indoors. It can't be transmitted to people or dogs, and it spreads only through deep bite wounds between cats. Moose can live safely with other cats — especially other mellow cats — and many FIV+ and FIV- cats live together happily. He just needs to stay indoors, eat well, and get regular vet checkups like any cat.
If you're looking for a big, sweet, dapper companion with a lot of love to give, Moose is your guy. Please contact Critter Cavalry Rescue at ccrnewengland@gmail.com
PLEASE NOTE: Our dogs and cats are fostered in Tennessee and can transport weekly up to the Northeast region. Request an application and learn more about Critter Cavalry at https://www.crittercavalry.com/adoption.
6. Kitten Helix
Young · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 10 mi from Franklin



Meet Helix! This stunning black cat with golden eyes is full of personality. At just 8 months old, Helix is still very much a playful kitten who loves to chase and run zoomies with his siblings, Dahlia and Spider—who are also available for adoption. While Helix is a bit shy at first, he quickly warms up and enjoys pets and snuggles. He can be picked up and held, but prefers short cuddle sessions. Helix is ready to find his loving forever home!
To learn more about adding Helix to your family, please email Vivienne at vivienneajames@gmail.com or text 615-943-7311. Approved application and adoption fee required.
- Good with cats
- House-trained
7. Kitten Spider
Young · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 10 mi from Franklin


Meet Kitten Spide!
When this sweet girl first arrived in foster care as a timid 9-week-old kitten, she quickly earned the name Spider by climbing the walls of her kennel.
She loves treats, enjoys playful romps with her siblings, and occasionally appreciates gentle pets—though she remains a bit shy and needs to feel safe and trusting. Spider would thrive in a home with at least one other friendly cat, especially one of her siblings, Dahlia or Helix.
To learn more about adding Spider to your family, please email Vivienne at vivienneajames@gmaila.com or text615-943-7311. Approved application and adoption fee required.
- Good with cats
- House-trained
8. Kitten Polly
Kitten · Female · Domestic Long Hair · 10 mi from Franklin



Meet Polly!
Polly is a 5-month-old female domestic longhair with a soft black-and-white coat and the sweetest face. This little purr-machine is equal parts playful and cuddly — she loves chasing feather toys, wrestling with her siblings, and then curling up in your lap for a long nap.
Polly has been raised around people, is litter-box perfect, and has that wonderful kitten mix of curiosity and sweetness. Her long, fluffy coat is just coming in and will be absolutely stunning as an adult.
If you're looking for a gentle, affectionate companion who will follow you from room to room, Polly is your girl.
Please contact Critter Cavalry Rescue at ccrnewengland@gmail.com.
Our vetting is extensive: Spay, rabies, FIV vaccine, FIV tested and negative, fecal and dewormings and a Drontal and microchipped.
PLEASE NOTE: Our dogs and cats are fostered in Tennessee and can transport weekly up to the Northeast region.
Read more about Kitten Polly
Request an application and learn more about Critter Cavalry at https://www.crittercavalry.com/adoption.
9. Kitten Sparrow
Kitten · Female · Tabby (short coat) · 10 mi from Franklin




Meet Hawk and Sparrow! These adorable 5-month-old siblings are looking for a loving home where they can run, play, and be their playful kitten selves. While they can be adopted together or separately, they thrive when they're together and truly dislike being apart. Consider adopting them as a pair for double the fun—and no lonely meows! These energetic furballs play hard, so make sure you're ready to kitten-proof your home.
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Sparrow (tabby with white) adores affection and will circle your hand endlessly for skritches. While she isn’t quite ready to be held, she loves push-up treats and playing with her brother.
Hawk (brown tabby) is a playful hunter, especially when chasing his sister’s tail. He sometimes pants like a dog during playtime! Hawk is a champion eater, finishing a plate of wet food in under a minute, and has been growing fast. He’s becoming more comfortable with petting, rewarding you with loud purrs when he enjoys the attention. His silky-smooth fur even makes you wonder if he has a little ocelot in him.
Hawk and Sparrow are both fully vetted and ready to go home with a family to call their own. To learn more about giving them a forever home, please email Vivienne at vivienneajames@gmail.com or text 615-943-7311. Approved application and adoption fee required.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
10. Kitten Hawk
Kitten · Male · Tabby (short coat) · 10 mi from Franklin




Meet Hawk and Sparrow! These adorable 5-month-old siblings are looking for a loving home where they can run, play, and be their playful kitten selves. While they can be adopted together or separately, they thrive when they're together and truly dislike being apart. Consider adopting them as a pair for double the fun—and no lonely meows! These energetic furballs play hard, so make sure you're ready to kitten-proof your home.
Read more about Kitten Hawk
Sparrow (tabby with white) adores affection and will circle your hand endlessly for skritches. While she isn’t quite ready to be held, she loves push-up treats and playing with her brother.
Hawk (brown tabby) is a playful hunter, especially when chasing his sister’s tail. He sometimes pants like a dog during playtime! Hawk is a champion eater, finishing a plate of wet food in under a minute, and has been growing fast. He’s becoming more comfortable with petting, rewarding you with loud purrs when he enjoys the attention. His silky-smooth fur even makes you wonder if he has a little ocelot in him.
Hawk and Sparrow are both fully vetted and ready to go home with a family to call their own. To learn more about giving them a forever home, please email Vivienne at vivienneajames@gmail.com or text 615-943-7311. Approved application and adoption fee required.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
11. Kitten Blue Eyed Kit Kat
Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 10 mi from Franklin




Can’t get enough of Kit Kat!
Meet Kitten Kit Kat! Just like the chocolate candy, you can't get enough of her. This adorable 4-month-old was found all alone in a parking lot, likely after "hitching a ride" and hiding unnoticed under a vehicle. Fortunately, a good Samaritan connected with a Critter Cavalry volunteer and ensured Kit Kat was safe and sound.
Kit Kat is an extremely sweet and loving kitten. She will gently reach out to touch your leg or hand if you walk by without noticing her, always ready for affection. Kit Kat loves to be wherever you are. She's good with small dogs and doesn't mind sharing your lap with one or two of them.
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This little sweetheart will make the perfect companion for almost any home, as she gets along great with everyone. If you’d like to provide a loving home for Kit Kat, apply now—she won’t be available for long!
Kit Kat is spayed, up to date on all vaccines, FIV negative, and microchipped. She’s ready for her forever family! To learn how to welcome her into your home, please email Vivienne at vivienneajames@gmail.com or text 615-943-7311. Approved application and adoption fee required.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
12. Ms Socks
Kitten · Female · Tabby · 10 mi from Franklin


Meet Ms Socks! - 6 months old
Ms Socks is a gorgeous gray tabby with big, beautiful green eyes and the sweetest white socks on her paws. At 6 months old, she's playful, bright, and full of personality.
She's a curious explorer who loves sitting up tall to watch the world go by, lounging on her favorite soft pink blanket, and yes — trying on glasses for extra cuteness! Ms Socks is affectionate, gentle, and loves to be close to her people.
She would thrive in a loving home where she can have sunny window spots, cozy blankets, and lots of little adventures. If you're looking for a smart, sweet, and utterly charming companion, Ms Socks is ready to be your girl.
For more information please contact Critter Cavalry Rescue at ccrnewengland@gmail.com
13. Kitten Susanna
Kitten · Female · Tabby · 10 mi from Franklin



Meet Susanna! - 5 months old
Susanna is a beautiful gray tabby with the softest stripes and the cutest white mittens. At 5 months old, she's right in that perfect kitten sweet spot — playful, curious, and cuddly.
She loves to curl up in a perfect little loaf, watch the world with those big golden-green eyes, and then tuck herself in for a cozy nap. Susanna is gentle, affectionate, and has the most peaceful purr.
She would love a quiet, loving home where she can sit by the window, nap on a soft pink blanket (her favorite!), and be your little shadow. If you're looking for a calm, loving companion with a lot of kitten heart left to give, Susanna is your girl.
For more information please contact Critter Cavalry Rescue at ccrnewengland@gmail.com
Our vetting is extensive: Spay, rabies, FIV vaccine, FIV tested and negative, fecal and dewormings and a Drontal and microchipped.
PLEASE NOTE: Our dogs and cats are fostered in Tennessee and can transport weekly up to the Northeast region.
Read more about Kitten Susanna
Request an application and learn more about Critter Cavalry at https://www.crittercavalry.com/adoption.
14. Kitten Petey
Young · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed · 10 mi from Franklin



Meet Petey — A Sweet Little Rascal!
Petey is a handsome black-and-white boy with gorgeous golden eyes and a big personality packed into one adorable little body!
He’s definitely a little rascal—curious, adventurous, and always looking for his next opportunity to get into something. He loves trying to sneak outside, jumping up on everything, and is convinced that whatever his humans are eating must be better than what’s in his bowl.
But Petey has a very sweet side, too. ❤️ His favorite place might just be up on your shoulder, where he can climb up, snuggle in close, and happily purr away while taking in the world from his favorite spot.
He’s playful and curious, but he also loves his people and has a wonderfully affectionate side.
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Petey is the kind of boy who will keep you laughing with his antics and then melt your heart when he climbs up for a cuddle.
Petey is a sweet little rascal looking for a forever home where he can be loved, spoiled, and allowed to be his wonderfully. For more information please contact Critter Cavalry Rescue at ccrnewengland@gmail.com
15. Kitten Boba
Young · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed · 10 mi from Franklin



Meet Boba — 5 months old, 100% void, 100% sweetheart.
This handsome house panther has mastered the art of the loaf, the slow blink, and finding the highest spot in the room to supervise from. By day he's a sunbeam chaser and toy hunter. By night, a purring lap warmer with the loudest motor you've ever heard.
Don't let the serious green eyes fool you — he's still very much a baby who gets the zoomies at 2am and thinks every shoelace is a snake that must be defeated.
Currently accepting treats, chin scratches, and applications for Best Friend.
To Add this handsome boy to your world please email Critter Cavalry Rescue at ccrnewengland@gmail.com
16. Kitten Lord Sock
Young · Male · Tuxedo / Mixed · 10 mi from Franklin




Lord Sock is a 5-month-old tuxedo kitten who takes his name very seriously. He arrives fully dressed in a crisp black coat, white chest, and four little white socks — as if he got ready for a gala and then decided to run around the house instead.
At 5 months, he's all kitten: playful, bouncy, hilarious, and wildly curious. He loves wand toys, crinkle balls, wrestling with his friends, and then collapsing for a long, dramatic nap in a sunbeam.
Lord Sock is sweet, people-oriented, and chatty. He will follow you for pets, supervise your work, and graciously allow you to share his couch. He uses his litter box perfectly, loves to be held like a baby (for exactly 37 seconds before he has to go play again), and has a purr you can hear from across the room.
He would love a home with lots of playtime and maybe another friendly cat or gentle dog to keep up with his royal shenanigans.
Please email Critter Cavalry Rescue at ccrnewengland@gmail.com to learn more about this handsome boy.A
17. Kitten Stella
Young · Female · Tortoiseshell / Mixed · 10 mi from Franklin



Meet Stella!
Stella is a 5-month-old tortoiseshell kitten and she is absolutely stunning in person. Her coat is a beautiful mosaic of black, caramel, and copper — no two patches the same — and her amber eyes miss nothing.
True to tortie form, Stella has opinions and she loves to share them. She's confident, clever, and affectionate on her own terms. One minute she's an acrobat chasing a feather toy mid-air, the next she's curled in your lap purring like a little motorboat.
Stella is bright, playful, and very people-oriented. She loves to talk, especially when it's dinner time or when she has decided you haven't petted her enough.
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She's litter-box perfect, loves sunbeams and window watching, and will make you laugh every single day.
She would thrive in a home that appreciates a kitty with character — someone who wants a best friend, not just a decoration. If you've never had a tortie before, Stella will show you why tortie lovers never go back.
Please email Critter Cavalry Rescue at ccrnewengland@gmail.com
18. Kitten Tucker
Young · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed · 10 mi from Franklin



Meet Tucker!
Tucker is a 5-month-old black kitten and he is absolutely stunning in person. His coat is jet-black, soft, and shiny — like velvet — and his golden-green eyes glow, especially when he's plotting his next pounce.
Don't let the mini-panther look fool you. Tucker is a total lovebug. He's playful, goofy, and affectionate. He loves feather wands, crinkle toys, wrestling with his kitten friends, and then flopping over for belly rubs and loud, rumbly purrs.
Tucker is confident, people-oriented, and curious about everything. He'll follow you around, help you work, greet you at the door, and curl up on your chest at night like he's been yours forever.
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He's litter-box perfect, great with gentle handling, and would love a home with lots of love and playtime.
Black cats are the best kept secret — the most loyal, cuddly, and photogenic. Tucker is ready to prove it.
Please email Critter Cavalry Rescue at ccrnewengland@gmail.com
19. Kitten Bug
Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed · 10 mi from Franklin


Well, here is our adorable little black female kitten that we named Bug and boy did she earn her name! A 4 month old little girl who came from a stray momma cat living in a feral colony, this little girl and her littermates were so blessed to have a kind woman take them in to be sure that they few up sweet and loving. Bug is as cute as a bug in a rug! She is playful and full of adventure and curiosity. She is not scared of people at all and instead is sweet and invites pets and love from her foster family. She is playful and loves her siblings as they entertain each other all through the day. She is healthy and happy and ready for that wonderful family who says ...We Love Black Cats!!! Please email Critter Cavalry Rescue at ccrtennessee@gmail.com if you are interested.
20. Kitten Ava
Young · Female · Tuxedo / Mixed · 10 mi from Franklin



Meet AvaAge: 5 monthsBreed: Tuxedo Model (female edition)Special Skill: Chirping directly into your soul until you pick her up.
This tiny tuxedo girl is fancy on the outside, goofy on the inside. She loves wand toys, sunbeams, zoomies at 9pm sharp, and holding full conversations in chirps. If you want a quiet cat, she's not your girl. If you want a best friend who narrates everything, she's perfect. Don’t wait too long for this beautiful girl with the beautiful tail, please contact ccrnewengland@gmail.com
Rescues and shelters near Franklin
The rescues with the most cats listed within 25 miles of Franklin.
- Critter Companion RescueSussex, NJ · 67 cats · 10 mi from Franklin
How to adopt from Critter Companion Rescue
All potential adoptors must complete the application request form on any dog. Before placing a dog with an adoptor Critter Companion conducts a vet check to ensure proper health, gets the dog up to date on all shots and neuters the dog.
- Eleventh Hour RescueRockaway, NJ · 37 cats · 12 mi from Franklin
- Bloomingdale Regional Animal Shelter Socety, Inc.Bloomingdale, NJ · 14 cats · 15 mi from Franklin
How to adopt from Bloomingdale Regional Animal Shelter Socety, Inc.
We require a pre-adopt application to make sure the adoptable pet is compatible with the adopter and any pre-existing pets.
- BARKS (Byram Animal Rescue Kindness SquadStanhope, NJ · 9 cats · 14 mi from Franklin
How to adopt from BARKS (Byram Animal Rescue Kindness Squad
Complete adoption application, interview by BARKS, obtain vet and personal references, home visit for all of dog adoptions. BARKS prohibits the de-clawing of cats. All adopted animals must be returned to BARKS if the family can not keep the animals for any reason.
- Dumped Stray Animal RescueMiddletown, NY · 8 cats · 24 mi from Franklin
How to adopt from Dumped Stray Animal Rescue
Fee varies by age. All of our cats are fully vetted, spayed, neutered, FIV and FELV tested and have age-appropriate vaccines. We require an application(on the website) to be filled out. Once we have reviewed and approved, we can set up a meeting.
Adopting a cat in Franklin
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 Franklin
How many cats are up for adoption in Franklin?
As of October 29, 2026, 135 cats and kittens are listed for adoption within 25 miles of Franklin, New Jersey, by 5 rescues and shelters. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a cat in Franklin?
The rescues with the most cats near Franklin right now are Critter Companion Rescue (Sussex, NJ), Eleventh Hour Rescue (Rockaway, NJ) and Bloomingdale Regional Animal Shelter Socety, Inc. (Bloomingdale, NJ). Each cat above has the rescue's phone number and website.
Are there kittens for adoption in Franklin?
Yes. 47 kittens are up for adoption within 25 miles of Franklin.
How do I adopt a cat in Franklin?
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.

