Kid-Friendly Cats for Adoption in New Brunswick, NJ: 23 Cats Good with Children

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!

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!

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!

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!

How would you like to tell your friends that your kitty won the Snazziest Tail award in the shelter cat room? At just six months old, Miso has a stunner of an extra-long tail. She's so friendly and so quiet, and we believe she'd make a true friend for someone who is new to cats. If you'd like to meet this cat or think this cat would be a good match for your family, please complete our adoption questionnaire at http://www.trentoncats.org/adoption-questionnaire/ and let your references know someone will be contacting them soon. All our cats are neutered, up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations, dewormed and flea-treated, tested for FIV/FeLV, and microchipped prior to adoption. Thanks for opting to adopt!

Meet Amy Poehler, an 8-year-old sweetheart who recently found herself in a bit of a plot twist. Surrendered through no fault of her own, Amy is understandably a little cautious in new places. She may hide at first, but just walk into the room and the purrs begin! Before long, she'll come out to say hello, rub against you, or settle beside you for some well-deserved pets, like a warm blanket on a chilly evening. Her adorable pink nose and beautiful green eyes, the color of the last leaves clinging to the trees, are hard to resist, but her affectionate personality is what will really steal your heart.Amy enjoys a little wand-toy play and loves her catnip toys, but mostly she just wants to be near her person.

Two-year-old Pipsqueak was surrendered by an owner who said she had too many cats. Thin and wary, this little miss seems not too interested in visitors. She can't resist kissy-kissy sounds, though, and relaxes when she hears a soft voice. We drew her out with chin rubs. Pipsqueak is looking forward to healthful meals, a windowsill to call her own and someone to love. If you'd like to meet this cat or think this cat would be a good match for your family, please complete our adoption questionnaire at http://www.trentoncats.org/adoption-questionnaire/ and let your references know someone will be contacting them soon. All our cats are neutered, up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations, dewormed and flea-treated, tested for FIV/FeLV, and microchipped prior to adoption. Thanks for opting to adopt!

Pure joy, nosy Rosie, laid back, independent, low maintenance are all ways to describe Isle. She is energetic and loves to play, either by herself or with her foster brother. She is curious and will be right with you to investigate what you are doing. She is very social and will "talk" to you, especially if she is hungry or mistakenly closed in a room. She adjusts very easily and is not a cat who hides, as she is very self confident. She has proven to be a great companion in which coming home to is a pleasure. Obviously she is quite beautiful with her plush fluffy tail, her medium long coat and outgoing personality.

Sweet Pearl Stone has had a tough year! She was adopted as a kitten along and returned when her adopter could no longer care for her. Then she was adopted again this spring, but although her family loved her very much, she could not get along with her adopters’ other cat. Sometimes this happens; however, Pearl has gotten along fine with other cats in her first home and in her current foster home, so she does not need to be the only cat. Pearl can be a little timid at first in new places, but she warms up in one day, but her favorite place to be is in someone’s lap, and she loves getting scratched behind her ears. She is still young and playful, and she is good with kids. She wants to get her forever home (and this time really forever) soon. Who is going to adopt this adorable girl ?

Orange Love Bug Alert! Handsome Antman was born in March 2022 and adopted as a kitten. Unfortunately, his owner had some circumstances come up in their life and had to move in with family members who had other cats - they quickly found out he doesn't do well with other kitties. Antman is very shy initially but once he gets to know you, he's all in! We hope this four year old young man gets his forever home soon.

Nosy is a sweet, handsome black-and-white boy with gorgeous markings, a big personality, and an even bigger heart. This lovable guy adores people, cuddles, and attention. He’s curious, affectionate, and happiest when he can be close to his humans. What he doesn’t love? Sharing his kingdom with other animals! Nosy is looking for a home where he can be the one and only pet—and, naturally, the King of the castle. He is a big boy who also happens to be a big fan of food! He’s currently working on slimming down a little to help him stay healthy, but there’s just more of him to love in the meantime. If you’re looking for a loving, cuddly companion and have room in your home for one very special cat, he may be your guy. Nosy is ready for a kingdom, and a person or family, to call his own.

Meet Princess Donut: Queen of the Crawl

Level: 8 months old
Class: Calico kitten (white base with orange and black spots)
Special ability: Making everyone in the room forget what they were doing

Princess Donut is a white female kitten with orange and black calico spots, as if someone spilled a loot box of paint on her and she decided it was an upgrade. She’s about 7 months old and fully aware that she is the main character of any story she’s in.

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Skizzle is a gorgeous brown tabby with a sweet personality to match. This handsome boy recently found himself back with Trenton Cats Rescue after his owner developed an allergy, and now he’s looking for a new family to call his own. Skizzle is loving, curious, and people-oriented. He may need a little time to warm up, but once he feels comfortable, his affectionate side really shines. He previously lived in a home with children and did great with them. He can also do well with other cats when given a proper, gradual introduction. Skizzle has already known the comfort of having a home and people to love. Now he’s ready for his next chapter, and a family who will make it forever. HIs foster mom said he is a totally hilarious guy. Who wants to adopt a comedian ?

If you'd like to meet this cat or think this cat would be a good match for your family, please complete our adoption questionnaire at http://www.trentoncats.org/adoption-questionnaire/ and let your references know someone will be contacting them soon. All our cats are neutered, up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations, dewormed and flea-treated, tested for FIV/FeLV, and microchipped prior to adoption. Thanks for opting to adopt!

If you'd like to meet this cat or think this cat would be a good match for your family, please complete our adoption questionnaire at http://www.trentoncats.org/adoption-questionnaire/ and let your references know someone will be contacting them soon. All our cats are neutered, up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations, dewormed and flea-treated, tested for FIV/FeLV, and microchipped prior to adoption. Thanks for opting to adopt!

This is Professor Pumpkin Paws. His foster mom calls him Pumpkin because while he looks regal, he can be a silly goose, and she's pretty sure he never went to college. Pumpkin is a sweet, curious, chatty orange boy. He never met a treat or a person he didn't love. This guy wants to be your personal orange shadow. He's got lots of fun energy but also knows how to relax next to you for cuddle time.

Liberty Belle knows secrets, and she's not telling. This little lady, a stray who is around 3 years old, seems wise beyond her age. She is self-assured and calm, but far from lazy. She simply takes in everything she sees. We picture Liberty Belle in a quiet household with plenty of windowsills to use as perches.

This sweet little Mama gave birth at the shelter on the fourth of July. She's since been living her days caring for her little precious babies in a foster.

Sweet, loving, playful and curious all describe Kakashi who would be great in a home with other cats, children or even a friendly dog!

If you'd like to meet this cat or think this cat would be a good match for your family, please complete our adoption questionnaire at http://www.trentoncats.org/adoption-questionnaire/ and let your references know someone will be contacting them soon. All our cats are neutered, up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations, dewormed and flea-treated, tested for FIV/FeLV, and microchipped prior to adoption. Thanks for opting to adopt!

Woodmere is a beautiful, gentle, occasionally chatty girl who was likely born over the summer of 2025. Summer 2026 found her somewhat reluctantly saddled with a large litter of kittens. When the kittens were a few days old, a basket with this cat family was unexpectedly handed to one of our volunteers in Trenton. We assume that Woodmere's human family had been kind to her (she loves attention from people) but no longer wanted her when they saw the effects of letting her outdoors. Woodmere, with some help from her foster mom (seven kittens required more milk than a 6-to-7-pound cat could produce) successfully raised her kittens and will have no more.

Chito is an American Shorthair who is a little shy when you meet him but once you get him out of his shell, the affection never stops! Chito, like his bonded partner Nani, loves cuddles, pets, and is not shy about letting you know! His preferred place to be pet is by his tail as he starts purring and rolling around as a sign of approval.

Nani is the sweetest angel. She loves pets, cuddles and is not shy about it! She is bonded with Chito, who is just as sweet (they are inseparable). Nani is very approachable and she'll definitely brighten up your day!

Midnight has had a complete transformation since coming to us. When he was first left at the shelter by his family, he was terrified and let it out on anyone who came near him. However, within 24 hours in a foster home, he had calmed down, and within a week it was like seeing a completely different cat. We're not sure what it was that upset him - being left alone, being stuck in a cage, having other loud dogs around, or all three - but we do know he is doing much better now.

Strawberry is as sweet as her name. She loves to play and is a quiet, gentle cat who will likely do well with other cats as long as they are introduced slowly and properly. If you'd like to meet this cat or think this cat would be a good match for your family, please complete our adoption questionnaire at http://www.trentoncats.org/adoption-questionnaire/ and let your references know someone will be contacting them soon. All our cats are neutered, up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations, dewormed and flea-treated, tested for FIV/FeLV, and microchipped prior to adoption. Thanks for opting to adopt!