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Cats for Adoption in Harrison, NJ: 20 Cats Looking for a Home

Cats up for adoption near Harrison, NJ

338 cats and kittens are waiting for homes at 13 rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Harrison. 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 Harrison, 139 kittens, 67 young cats, 93 adults and 9 seniors. Most are domestic shorthairs and other mixed breeds, but you'll also find American Shorthair cats.

1. Gladys and Mellie

Kitten (2 months 24 days) · Female · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 10 mi from Harrison

Gladys and Mellie are two kittens rescued from different situations. When we paired them up they become best friends instantly! Gladys is the black girl kitten and Mellie is her brindle tabby bff. Both of their coats are silky soft and when they snuggle you there is no better feeling.

They love to watch birds, wrestle and play, and sleep on your shoulder (especially Mellie)

Apply to adopt this pair today, you will be glad you did!!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • No dogs
  • House-trained
  • Adopt together
Adopt Gladys and Mellie fromBIG APPLE CATSNew york, NY · listed Oct 8

2. Minnow & Polliwog

Kitten (3 months 9 days) · Female · Tuxedo / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 10 mi from Harrison

These sisters are BEYOND ADORABLE! Polliwog is the tuxedo and Minnow is the black and white.

These girls were rescued from a courtyard in Harlem and were almost separated to be raised as single bottle babies in different households! Luckily we were able to keep them together and wow has it been amazing watching them grow up! They must be adopted together as they love each other!

Minnow and Polliwog are around 3.5 months old and are so sweet. Perfect for any home!

Your life will be quite amazing if you add these babies in!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
  • Adopt together
Adopt Minnow & Polliwog fromBIG APPLE CATSNew york, NY · listed Oct 8

3. Soda Pop and PopOver

Kitten (2 months 2 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 10 mi from Harrison

Soda Pop is the black boy kitten in the yellow collar and PopOver is the black girl kitten in the pink collar! They are both loving little angels who like to snuggle with each other and play with you!

Churu will win them over and then you get to enjoy lots of kitten cuddles!!

They are around 9/10 weeks old and so so adorable! Rescued from a backyard in yonkers!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • No dogs
  • House-trained
  • Adopt together
Adopt Soda Pop and PopOver fromBIG APPLE CATSNew york, NY · listed Oct 8

4. Pop Tart and Lollipop

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

Poptart is the black kitten in the red collar and Lollipop is the tabby girl! Poptart is extremely confident and outgoing, Lollipop is a bit more cautious but so adorable!

Pop tart likes to rush into situations head first, where as Lollipop is much more observant! They make a great pair!!! Churu will win them over and then you get to enjoy lots of kitten cuddles!!

They are around 9/10 weeks old and so so adorable! Rescued from a backyard in yonkers!

  • Good with kids
  • Only cat
  • No dogs
  • House-trained
  • Adopt together
Adopt Pop Tart and Lollipop fromBIG APPLE CATSNew york, NY · listed Oct 8

5. Poppy

Young (2 years) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 10 mi from Harrison

Poppy is a beautiful charcoal colored cat with golden eyes. Her beauty is magnificent and from certain angles she looks like she belongs in Ancient Egypt sitting in Cleopatra's lap!

Poppy is friendly and playful. She was rescued from Yonkers after giving birth to 4 kittens in a backyard. She raised them wonderfully and now it is time for her to find a family all her own. She is an amazing and regal little cat!!

  • Good with kids
  • Only cat
  • No dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Poppy fromBIG APPLE CATSNew york, NY · listed Oct 8

6. Slim

Young (2 years) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 10 mi from Harrison

Slim is a gorgeous orange boy with classic orange boy energy. he is playful and energetic and a joy to be around. he wants to be the only cat in the home.

He was found in a dumpster in washington heights. This boy is super lucky to be rescued and we cant wait for him to find a family that loves him.

  • Good with kids
  • Only cat
  • No dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Slim fromBIG APPLE CATSNew york, NY · listed Sep 15

7. Stripey

Adult (1 year 9 months) · Male · Tabby (short coat) · 10 mi from Harrison

Meet this handsome little guy, Stripey!!

He is handsome, affectionate, talkative, and just wants to be a part of the fun. He gets along with cats and dogs and is a chill, cool cat. He does love to play and get the zoomies. His meow is very high pitched, its super cute and hilarious. Hes like a little baby ina. grown cats body!

Stripey came from a hoarded house with over 21 other cats. It was a joy to rescue him and others from the home, and now we hope to help find him his next chance at a forever family!

Adopt Stripey fromBIG APPLE CATSNew york, NY · listed Sep 15

8. Creamsicle

Young (5 months 2 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Tabby / Mixed (short coat) · 10 mi from Harrison

Creamsicle's Story

Creamsicle is a sweet boy cat who loves to play and cuddle!

He was found outside in an alley begging for food.

This is an amazing and sweet cat with a lot of love to give! He is happy and healthy.

Message us today!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • No dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Creamsicle fromBIG APPLE CATSNew york, NY · listed May 16

9. Suki

Young (4 months 27 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Tabby / Mixed (short coat) · 10 mi from Harrison

This is Suki, former Bronx street gang member. Since leaving the gang, she has become a homebody and taken up hobbies like countertop clearing, toilet paper unraveling and singing in a high sweet soprano voice.

She loves to play, both independently and with anyone she meets.

She is very affectionate and gentle- all in all an adorable girl! She also loves to watch tv and movies about cats!

Ready for adoption- message us!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • No dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Suki fromBIG APPLE CATSNew york, NY · listed May 16

10. Leomar&Leonel

Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed · 11 mi from Harrison

Meet Leomar & Leonel – The Ultimate Twin Duo!
Looking for instant love, entertainment, and a lifetime of affection? Look no further than twin brothers Leomar and Leonel with Zani's Furry Friends!
At 5 months old, this bonded pair is at the perfect age—full of fun, curiosity, and sweet kitten antics. They traveled all the way from Puerto Rico to find their happily ever after, and they want to make sure they stick together.
Leomar is the handsome boy with the slightly darker orange markings, and Leonel is his equally stunning, wide-eyed partner in crime. Together, they are unstoppable. They spend their days wrestling, exploring, and loudly purring the moment a human enters the room.
Best of all? They are proving to be highly adaptable and are already starting to play with dogs in their foster home!
They are fully vetted, up-to-date on vaccines, and ready to move into your heart.

Read more about Leomar&Leonel

Age: 5 months
Breed: Domestic Shorthair (Orange & White Tabby)
Status: Must be adopted together as a bonded pair
Compatibility: Great with other cats and starting to play with dogs!

How to Adopt: While our main website is getting a makeover, you can skip the tech and email us directly at info@zanisfurryfriends.org or mripinsky@gmail.com to meet them today!

We are currently building a brand-new website to make supporting our rescue easier than ever. Because of this, our main site (zanisfurryfriends.org) will be temporarily offline, but we can't wait to share the final look with you very soon.In the meantime, our rescue work continues!
If you have space in your heart and home to adopt or foster, or if you simply have questions, please reach out to Gisella Mcsweeny info@zanisfurryfriends.org or Michael at mripinsky@gmail.com.

We started our lives on a lonely country road in Puerto Rico when we were just tiny babies. It was scary, but Zani's Furry Friends ZFF rescue partner Kathleen Álvarez stepped in to save us! Now we are healthy 4-5 month old boys, and we are looking for a couch to curl up on forever. ️❤️We are told we are the sweetest, most affectionate little guys around. We've already had our first big-boy shots, our deworming medicine, and we tested NEGATIVE on our Feline Triple Snap Test!We love each other a lot and have so much love to give you, too. We are still in Puerto Rico.Will you take us home? Send a message to the page to ask about adopting us!Zanisfurryfriends.org

All kittens are adoptable in pairs only unless another age appropriate cat is in residence. Most of our adult cats also like cat company (most fosters are multicat homes). Please read the following article on cat food to see why no dry: www.catinfo.org

Facebook:Zani's Furry Friends ZFF (weekly adoption event info posted there)
Twitter: zanisff Instagram: zanisfurryfriends

All cats are in the NY area. Cats are spayed/neutered, UTD on age appropriate vaccines, Rabies vaxed, and microchipped. All are in the NY/NJ area but we will adopt out of state to the purrfect home and in some cases, we can arrange transport. Please go to our site https://zanisfurryfriends.org fill out an application and return to cats@zanisfurryfriends.org

Please note: kittens must be adopted in pairs or to households with age appropriate cat(s) to ensure proper socialization and companionship. NO exceptions! If you would prefer a solo cat, we would be happy to recommend those cats who would do best as solo cats.

All our cats are tested for feline leukemia and FIV, FVRCP and Rabies vaxed and also microchipped.

Many of us (cats/dogs) will be on display on Saturdays or Sundays, weather dependent. Please ask by writing us at cats@zanisfurryfriends.org and following us on FB. If you are seriously interested in adopting one of us in particular, please fill out an application early Friday so that we can be sure to be there. Otherwise we decide based on other variables. Usually we are in our foster homes so this is a bit more stressful and a slightly artificial environment but we do want

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Leomar&Leonel fromZani's Furry FriendsNyc, NY · listed Sep 8

11. Jonesy

Female · Domestic Short Hair · 12 mi from Harrison

Sweet Jonesy and her 3 siblings are available. They are the cutest little guys!

To meet her please fill out an application on this site or at https://linktr.ee/NYCTFA

Please don't send an inquiry if your're not serious about adopting and if you dont plan to follow up with an application or answer our email

  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Jonesy fromNYC Teens for Animals IncBrooklyn, NY · listed Jul 10

12. Wee Bairn

Tabby (short coat) · 12 mi from Harrison

Gorgeous Black Tabby !!
His belly is full of spots. Wee Bairn is part of our tabby litter, his mom is Tifa.

To meet him please fill out an application on this site or at https://linktr.ee/NYCTFA

*Please don't send an inquiry if your're not serious about adopting and if you dont plan to follow up with an application or respond to emails

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Wee Bairn fromNYC Teens for Animals IncBrooklyn, NY · listed Jul 10

13. Entrechat & Lenore

Kitten (5 months 8 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair · 13 mi from Harrison

Entrechat & Lenore, both former bottle babies, have never met a human they don't like! Be prepared for your lap to always be warm and cozy with these two in your home! As much as they will love you, these two ADORE one another. Out of their whole litter, these two could always be found snuggled up together. It's so sweet to watch. Consider opening your home to this perfect pair of tabby boys!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
  • Adopt together
Adopt Entrechat & Lenore fromBrooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc.Brooklyn, NY · listed Oct 28

14. Buccal & Maxilla

Young (8 months) · Domestic Short Hair · 13 mi from Harrison

Buccal and Maxilla are a once shy pair of kittens who are getting braver every day! Maxilla is slightly shyer than his sister, but give some pets and he will warm right up! They both love to snuggle and play with one another, and have never met a toy they don't want to play with.

  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
  • Adopt together
Adopt Buccal & Maxilla fromBrooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc.Brooklyn, NY · listed Oct 28

15. Pagoda

Adult (2 years 1 month) · Female · Domestic Short Hair · 13 mi from Harrison

Pagoda is a beautiful sweet girl! Having come from a hoarding situation, she is very shy, but learning to come out of her shell. She’s most active and curious at night, exploring the whole apartment and leaving no corner un-sniffed. She’s very food-motivated, licking the plate clean every time and licking Churu off her foster's hand. Around humans, she still gets a little scared. But every night, she claims the pillow where her foster sits, a small sign she’s learning to love.

She’ll do the best with a patient adopter who is willing to take the time to let her blossom. She’s not the cuddliest (not yet!) but coming out of her shell day-by-day.

Read more about Pagoda

Pagoda is FeLV+ and needs to be adopted as a single cat or with another feline leukemia positive companion. Cats that are FeLV+ can live normal and healthy lives when provided with quality care such as a balanced diet and yearly wellness exam, however most likely their lifespans will be shorter than other cats. We’d be happy to talk more about this!

  • Only cat
  • House-trained
Adopt Pagoda fromBrooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc.Brooklyn, NY · listed Oct 28

16. Venom

Adult (1 year) · Male · Domestic Short Hair · 13 mi from Harrison

Venom was deceptively named, as there is nothing venomous about this sweet tabby boy. (Given his propensity to sit on his bum like a little old man, we often call him lil’ Vinny).

Read more about Venom

Venom started out shy and nervous about his new surroundings, but never hissed or bit. We quickly learned he is motivated by Churu treats and chin scratches. He can still be a bit skittish around loud sounds (and he is deeply distrusting of our ceiling fan), but with time to explore he has now settled into life as a very cozy couch cat. Venom loves to spend his days napping in the sun, meowing at mealtime, annihilating his mouse toy, and requesting head rubs. He will gladly follow you all around the house just to hang out.

Venom is comfy around new adults, he would definitely be happy in a quiet, calm, and loving home.

This cat can be adopted with a friend or as a single cat.

  • House-trained
Adopt Venom fromBrooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc.Brooklyn, NY · listed Oct 28

17. Affogato & Bomboloni

Kitten (2 months 24 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair · 13 mi from Harrison

Bomboloni is an adorable sweet and adventurous little kitten who loves to play, be pet and massaged, and is really chill as soon as she warms up to the environment. She is friendly and curious and amazing at catching any toy. She spends most of her day cuddled next to me, playing with her sister, discovering things, and purring a lot!

Affogato is an adorable sweet little kitten who loves to play as well! It takes her a little longer than Bomboloni to warm up to an environment but once she does she is just as fast and curious! She also loves to be pet and purrs a ton.

Read more about Affogato & Bomboloni

They both are the cutest little pair! They eat and drink very well, are always super clean, litter box trained 100%, and play together really well. They are both very happy cats.

Please note they are too young to be altered. We will schedule this with an adopter when the time comes.

  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
  • Adopt together
Adopt Affogato & Bomboloni fromBrooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc.Brooklyn, NY · listed Oct 28

18. Cannoli & Studio

Kitten (2 months 29 days) · Domestic Short Hair · 13 mi from Harrison

Meet Cannoli & Studio

Cannoli and Studio are a playful, affectionate seven-week-old bonded pair looking for a home together. Although they aren’t siblings, they’ve become a lovely little team and are ready to find a family of their own.

Cannoli is a beautiful white kitty with distinctive markings. She’s a little more cautious than Studio and likes to take her time getting comfortable, but she’s sweet, cuddly and loves affection once she feels safe.

Studio is a handsome tabby boy with plenty of playful energy. He’s curious, outgoing and always ready for a game, but he’s just as happy snuggling up for cuddles and climbing into a welcoming lap.

Read more about Cannoli & Studio

Both kittens are super playful and affectionate, with a lovely mix of kitten mischief and cuddly moments. They enjoy each other’s company and are just as happy playing together as they are settling in for some lap time.

At just twelve weeks old, they have plenty of growing and learning ahead of them. They’ll thrive with a loving adopter who can give them a safe environment, lots of playtime and the patience to let their personalities develop.

If you’re looking for two little companions who will keep you entertained and provide plenty of cuddles, Cannoli and Studio could be the perfect match.

  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
  • Adopt together
Adopt Cannoli & Studio fromBrooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc.Brooklyn, NY · listed Oct 27

19. Cinder & Ash

Kitten (5 months) · Domestic Short Hair · 13 mi from Harrison

Cinder & Ash were born in the backyard of an apartment building. Some concerned residents rescued them and brought them to our rescue. A neighbor is currently fostering the two of them, and they are getting braver every day.

These two kittens are understandably terrified of people. Although they still have a long road ahead of them, they do now accept treats from their foster mom's hand. They require love and most importantly patience from a kind individual.

Please note they are too young to be altered. We will work with an adopter to schedule this when the time comes.

  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
  • Adopt together
Adopt Cinder & Ash fromBrooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc.Brooklyn, NY · listed Oct 23

20. Cello

Adult (1 year) · Male · Domestic Short Hair · 13 mi from Harrison

Cello is a loving sweet boy that values cuddles and taking cat naps. He’s super playful and great with kids, anyone who will play or snuggle him! He loves dropping down at your feet and playing with your toes (gently).

He’s very polite, and is more on the quiet side. He really only meows when he’s hungry or trying to go somewhere he can’t. He’s a very chill cat and he would be a great addition to any family.

This cat needs to be adopted with a friend -- applications for them as a single cat will not be answered.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Cello fromBrooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc.Brooklyn, NY · listed Oct 23

Rescues and shelters near Harrison

The rescues with the most cats listed within 25 miles of Harrison.

  • Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc.Brooklyn, NY · 94 cats · 13 mi from Harrison
    How to adopt from Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc.

    Adoption Application Adoption Agreement Adoption Fee Three references required

  • Brooklyn Animal ActionBrooklyn, NY · 71 cats · 15 mi from Harrison
    How to adopt from Brooklyn Animal Action

    We have an adoption application, an adoption fee to help us recoup a small portion of our vet bills and expenses and an adoption agreement.

  • Angel Pets Animal Welfare Society, IncColonia, NJ · 53 cats · 13 mi from Harrison
  • Eleventh Hour RescueRockaway, NJ · 37 cats · 23 mi from Harrison
  • Give Me Shelter ProjectFlushing, NY · 20 cats · 19 mi from Harrison
    How to adopt from Give Me Shelter Project

    adoption application reference checks home visit adoption agreement $150 fee (includes spay/neuter, SNAP test, vaccines, microchip)

  • New York City Cat CoalitionBronx, NY · 16 cats · 19 mi from Harrison
    How to adopt from New York City Cat Coalition

    We wish to place cats only in secure, safe, stable, loving homes, and we are very careful in our review of the applications. Potential Pet-parents fill out an Adoption Application, we review the application, call the applicant, schedule a time for them to visit our cats. We check their references, call their veterinarian, and verify that their backup person who would take the cats if something happened to the adopter is on board. Then a Foster Agreement is completed. When all parties are happy, after about 2 weeks, we have the finalized Adoption Agreement sent to us.

  • Bloomingdale Regional Animal Shelter Socety, Inc.Bloomingdale, NJ · 14 cats · 21 mi from Harrison
    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.

  • The Animal ProjectNew York, NY · 11 cats · 14 mi from Harrison
    How to adopt from The Animal Project

    A $175 adoption fee includes spay/neuter, shots, FeLV & FIV tests, and de-worming before your cute adoptable comes to your home.

  • BIG APPLE CATSNew york, NY · 9 cats · 10 mi from Harrison
    How to adopt from BIG APPLE CATS

    1- Please fill out pre-adoption application 2- Kelly our director will contact you to talk about the application and then will call references. Once an application is received we can also set up a meeting in the foster home. 3- virtual or in person home visit to make sure residence is safe for cats. 4- Adoption fee of $150 per cat/kitten along with signing adoption forms.

  • Sammy's Hope, IncSayreville, NJ, NJ · 6 cats · 22 mi from Harrison
    How to adopt from Sammy's Hope, Inc

    Adopters can meet our animals 7 days per week at our Sayreville, NJ facility. All adopters are asked to fill out an adoption application survey to find their perfect match. Surveys can be filled out in person at the shelter, or through our online form. All pets are spayed/neutered and receive age-appropriate vaccinations before going home. Adoption fees are $125 for cats and $250 for dogs. Adopters are asked to fill out an adoption contract upon taking their pet home.

  • Perth Amboy Animal ShelterPerth Amboy, NJ · 4 cats · 17 mi from Harrison
    How to adopt from Perth Amboy Animal Shelter

    Adoption fees include spay/neuter, vaccinations and microchipping. Prospective adopters must complete and adoption application that requires staff review and vet reference checks prior to approval.

  • NYC Teens for Animals IncBrooklyn, NY · 2 cats · 12 mi from Harrison
    How to adopt from NYC Teens for Animals Inc

    Application, Interview, Home check, Fee and Contract

  • Zani's Furry FriendsNyc, NY · 1 cat · 11 mi from Harrison
    How to adopt from Zani's Furry Friends

    Adopters are asked to complete an application and spend time with their prospective companion animals. All adopters are carefully screened via vet and personal references, and a home visit is conducted. A donation in an amount agreeable to all parties is requested to help defray our expenses (medical, transport, training, pet supplies, etc). We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and are always in need of donations. That donation can be in the form of healthy treats, quality pet food, crates, blankets, new leashes and collars, toys, gift certificates to pet supply stores, kitty litter, etc. -all are gratefully accepted! Kittens can be adopted ONLY in pairs or to an age appropriate home. Resident cats must have proof of having been tested for FIV/FeLV.

Adopting a cat in Harrison

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 Harrison

How many cats are up for adoption in Harrison?

As of October 29, 2026, 338 cats and kittens are listed for adoption within 25 miles of Harrison, New Jersey, by 13 rescues and shelters. The list is updated every day.

Where can I adopt a cat in Harrison?

The rescues with the most cats near Harrison right now are Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc. (Brooklyn, NY), Brooklyn Animal Action (Brooklyn, NY) and Angel Pets Animal Welfare Society, Inc (Colonia, NJ). Each cat above has the rescue's phone number and website.

Are there kittens for adoption in Harrison?

Yes. 139 kittens are up for adoption within 25 miles of Harrison.

How do I adopt a cat in Harrison?

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.