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



308 cats and kittens are waiting for homes at 11 rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Keansburg. 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 Keansburg, 140 kittens, 70 young cats, 84 adults and 8 seniors. Most are domestic shorthairs and other mixed breeds, but you'll also find American Shorthair and Bombay cats.
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1. Lily
Young · Female · Tabby (short coat) · 8 mi from Keansburg



Lily is sharing a shelter cage with her 2 sisters, Poppy and Iris. She hides behind them, uncertain about interacting but we are sure that once she is in safety and security of a new forever home, her true personality will shine through!
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
2. Iris
Young · Female · Tortoiseshell (short coat) · 8 mi from Keansburg


Iris is a beautiful Torti girl currently at the shelter with her 2 sisters, Poppy and Lily. She is shy and sweet and hoping for a new forever family to help her blossom outside of a shelter cage!
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
3. Poppy
Young · Female · Tabby (short coat) · 8 mi from Keansburg




Poppy is currently at the shelter with her 2 sisters Iris and Lily. She is the most outgoing of the siblings and super cute too!
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
4. Betty Biscuits
Young · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 8 mi from Keansburg



Betty has just arrived at the shelter and she is already making tons of biscuits! She is a real snuggler who is hoping her stay at the shelter is brief so she can knead her way into the hearts of a new forever family soon!
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- No dogs
- House-trained
5. Easton
Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed · 10 mi from Keansburg




Handsome Easton is looking for his person! Once he finds them, he will surely be a lap cat. He loves laser light play and give him a ping pong ball and watch him go go go. Running is his thing!If you are interested in meeting Easton, please complete an Interest Form. An adoption counselor will contact you to schedule an appointment. Or stop on by the shelter.
- Good with cats
- House-trained
6. Kismet
Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed · 10 mi from Keansburg




This gentle curious girl will steal your heart and if you want to steal hers, Churu will do the trick! She jumps like a bunny and uses her paws just like hands - the cutest!! And, if that's not enough, she loves the company of other cats. So if you are looking for a fun addition to your multi-cat home, she's your girl!If you are interested in meeting Kizmet, please complete an Interest Form. An adoption counselor will contact you to schedule an appointment. Or stop on by the shelter.
- Good with cats
- House-trained
7. Clyde4
Adult (3 years 5 months) · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 13 mi from Keansburg


9/15/2026 a Colonia resident had a stray cat show up in her yard. He is very friendly and she came to AP for help. She agreed to foster him for a month until we could test and vet him. Dr Deb said he was very friendly but was not a fan of the other cats in the van.
- House-trained
8. Agent
Kitten (2 months 10 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 13 mi from Keansburg



9/22/26 this tortie girl was rescued from Lisa Palasits uncle‘s engine by the fire department. She is estimated to be between eight and 10 weeks old and is in Foster with Kitty Cunningham. She was named Agent 99 as she is Kitty’s 99th foster.
- House-trained
9. Mini Puce
Senior (13 years 3 months) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 13 mi from Keansburg


8/23/2026
Mini's owner is a 93 year old gentleman who has to move in with family in Florida. He can no longer take care of her. He has had her since she was a kitten and it is obvious that he is very distraught over having to surrender her.
- House-trained
10. Banana
Kitten (2 months 16 days) · Male · Domestic Medium Hair (medium coat) · 13 mi from Keansburg


8/5/2026 Kristin was contacted about a kitten that was found in an auto shop yard in Linden. There were no other kittens around, but there were lots of foxes known to be in the area. Went into foster with Kitty Cunningham. He is a polydactyl.
- House-trained
11. Jimbo
Kitten (2 months 10 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 13 mi from Keansburg




7/30/26 Jimbo came to AngelPAWs from Starfish Rescue. He was two days old and has been bottle fed by Michelle since intake. Kitty Cunningham is fostering him for AP.
- House-trained
12. Argos
Kitten (5 months 4 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 13 mi from Keansburg


6/30/2026 intake. Cerberus (M), Argos (M), Purrsephone (F)
Backstory:
They came from a long established colony of 15 years in Cranford. From
a litter of four kittens, three were able to be trapped.
The Trapper is still in the process of trying to get the mama cat TNR’d. Fostered at intake by Danielle Jackson, moved 7/11 to foster with Kitty Cunningham.
- House-trained
13. Bolero
Kitten (4 months 22 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 13 mi from Keansburg


The Musical Kittens: They were born to a friendly feral mom who was taken indoors in Linden. The cat was kept in isolation and had her Kittens... Two boys, and two girls, on May 23. Mama is being spayed, vaccinated, and SNAPPED by Woodbridge Animal Society. The family who took her in will be keeping her. Male kittens are Bolero and Calypso, females are Lyric and Melody.
- House-trained
14. Cannoli
Kitten (3 months 2 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 13 mi from Keansburg



Cannoli was found in Linden with brother Nico. Feral mom was a TNR
- House-trained
15. Nico3
Kitten (3 months 2 days) · Male · Domestic Medium Hair (medium coat) · 13 mi from Keansburg



Nico was found in Linden with his feral mom (TNR) and sister, Cannoli.
- House-trained
16. Romeo3
Adult (1 year 6 months) · Male · Domestic Short Hair · 13 mi from Keansburg


7/11/2026 Romeo was found in a Rahway neighborhood with a too tight collar on his neck. He wanted inside homes in the area. He stayed in the neighborhood for a prolonged period so he is believed to be abandoned.
- House-trained
17. Preston
Kitten (3 months 23 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 13 mi from Keansburg




Perry started to trap a mother and five kittens located in Cranford. He TNRed the feral mother and Danielle is fostering the five kittens. The last kitten was trapped 6/30/26 so we are using that date as the beginning of their isolation period.
- Good with cats
- House-trained
18. Sebastian4
Kitten (2 months 18 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 13 mi from Keansburg


5/18/26 pregnant female too far along to spay per Woodbridge TNR vet. Brought in by Danielle. In foster with Sofia Ponze.
6/10/26 Sandy had her kittens. Sebastian is an orange tabby, Coral is a Tortie, Fin is a male black tabby, Marina is a female black tabby.
- House-trained
19. Gray
Kitten (4 months 2 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 13 mi from Keansburg


6/2/2026 Danielle
trapped two kittens from a home in Port Reading where she did TNR on the adult cats last month.
There are four kittens total in the litter, she is trying to get the remaining two.
6/26/26 the other two kittens have been trapped and are on a separate isolation timeframe. The two new kittens are Shea and Dory. UPDATE 8/18/2026: Gray left foster care and arrived at RKH.
- House-trained
20. Bugsy2
Kitten (4 months 2 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair · 13 mi from Keansburg


6/2/2026 Danielle
trapped two kittens from a home in Port Reading where she did TNR on the adult cats last month.
There are four kittens total in the litter, she is trying to get the remaining two.
6/26/26 the other two kittens have been trapped and are on a separate isolation timeframe. The two new kittens are Shea and Dory. Update 8/18/2026: Bugsy left foster care and arrived at RKH.
- House-trained
Rescues and shelters near Keansburg
The rescues with the most cats listed within 25 miles of Keansburg.
- Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc.Brooklyn, NY · 94 cats · 18 mi from Keansburg
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 Keansburg
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 Keansburg
- Rescue RidgeSpring Lake, NJ · 39 cats · 22 mi from Keansburg
How to adopt from Rescue Ridge
COmplete an application, reveiw applications, do vet and personal references, meet with potential adopter. If they have another dog a dog meet is done and if all goes well then we bring the animal to there home do a home check and then have them sign the adoption contract. Dogs adoptions are usuaslly $300 and cats are $100. Included in the cost is UTD on shots, microchip and spay/nueter.
- Karma Cat + Zen Dog Rescue SocietyMilltown, NJ · 18 cats · 15 mi from Keansburg
How to adopt from Karma Cat + Zen Dog Rescue Society
application, review by adoption director with vet & personal reference checks, adoption contract. generally, kittens under 1 year of age are $150, cats 1 to 59 years of age are $125 and older cats are $100
- Wag On Inn RescueOakhurst, NJ · 14 cats · 15 mi from Keansburg
- Sammy's Hope, IncSayreville, NJ, NJ · 6 cats · 10 mi from Keansburg
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.
- All Critters Rescue, Inc.Spotswood, NJ · 5 cats · 13 mi from Keansburg
How to adopt from All Critters Rescue, Inc.
An adoption application needs to be completely filled out and submitted. References are checked. We evaluate the family and other pets to ensure the pet is compatible. A home visit is conducted. Adoption donation fees are requested. An adoption contract is signed. Follow-ups are conducted.
- Perth Amboy Animal ShelterPerth Amboy, NJ · 4 cats · 8 mi from Keansburg
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.
- 3 Hearts 4 Paws Animal RescueMorganville, NJ · 2 cats · 8 mi from Keansburg
- NYC Teens for Animals IncBrooklyn, NY · 2 cats · 15 mi from Keansburg
How to adopt from NYC Teens for Animals Inc
Application, Interview, Home check, Fee and Contract
Adopting a cat in Keansburg
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 Keansburg
How many cats are up for adoption in Keansburg?
As of October 29, 2026, 308 cats and kittens are listed for adoption within 25 miles of Keansburg, New Jersey, by 11 rescues and shelters. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a cat in Keansburg?
The rescues with the most cats near Keansburg 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 Keansburg?
Yes. 140 kittens are up for adoption within 25 miles of Keansburg.
How do I adopt a cat in Keansburg?
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.