Cats for Adoption in Union Beach, NJ: 20 Cats Looking for a Home
308 cats and kittens are waiting for homes at 11 rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Union Beach. 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 Union Beach, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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. Galloway
GALLOWAY's StoryDOB: 7/8/2026
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GALLOWAY is one of 3 sisters that are black & white “cow kittens”She is friendly and playful. The 3 sisters were found by a wonderful person and rescued from a firewood pile. They are being fostered by another wonderful person who is caring for them and giving them the chance to have a forever family. GALLOWAY can be adopted with one of her sisters (JERSEY or HOLSTEIN) or if you have a cat or kitten at home that needs a friend. GALLOWAY has had the first of the vaccinations required for kittens. If she is adopted prior to being old enough (4 months) to be spayed, an additional spay / vaccination contract is required. There is a refundable deposit of $100, that will be returned when the adopter has had the kitten spayed and fully vaccinated. A HomeAgain microchip will be provided at the time of adoption to be implanted at time of the spay surgery. Adoption fee: $200 (a multi-cat adoption fee discount will be applied if more than one kitten is adopted) To learn more about GALLOWAY, please respond through this website or email:allcrittersrescue@yahoo.com
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
8. Holstein
HOLSTEIN's Story
DOB: 7/8/2026
Read more about Holstein
HOLSTEIN is one of 3 sisters that are black & white “cow kittens”She is friendly and playful. HOLSTEIN can be adopted with one of her sisters (JERSEY or GALLOWAY) or if you have a cat or kitten at home that needs a friend. The 3 sisters were found by a wonderful person and rescued from a firewood pile.They are being fostered by another wonderful person who is caring for them and giving them the chance to have a forever family.HOLSTEIN has had the first of the vaccinations required for kittens. If she is adopted prior to being old enough (4 months) to be spayed, an additional spay / vaccination contract is required. There is a refundable deposit of $100, that will be returned when the adopter has had the kitten spayed and fully vaccinated. A HomeAgain microchip will be provided at the time of adoption to be implanted at time of the spay surgery. Adoption fee: $200 (a multi-cat adoption fee discount will be applied if more than one kitten is adopted) To learn more about HOLSTEIN, please respond through this website or email:allcrittersrescue@yahoo.com
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
9. Jersey
JERSEY's StoryDOB: 7/8/2026
Read more about Jersey
JERSEY is one of 3 sisters that are black & white “cow kittens”She is friendly and playful. The 3 sisters were found by a wonderful person and rescued from a firewood pile.They are being fostered by another wonderful person who is caring for them and giving them the chance to have a forever family.JERSEY can be adopted with one of her sisters (HOLSTEIN or GALLOWAY) or if you have a cat or kitten at home that needs a friend. JERSEY has had the first of the vaccinations required for kittens. If she is adopted prior to being old enough (4 months) to be spayed, an additional spay / vaccination contract is required. There is a refundable deposit of $100, that will be returned when the adopter has had the kitten spayed and fully vaccinated. A HomeAgain microchip will be provided at the time of adoption to be implanted at time of the spay surgery. Adoption fee: $200 (a multi-cat adoption fee discount will be applied if more than one kitten is adopted) To learn more about JERSEY, please respond through this website or email:allcrittersrescue@yahoo.com
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
10. Eclair
MEET ECLAIRDOB 4/1/2026ECLAIR is a friendly male tuxedo kitten. He is playful and affectionate.EVLAIR can be adopted with a sibling (CANNOLO is his favorite!) or if you have a young cat at home that needs a friend. Kittens should not be alone. ECLAIR is neutered, fully vaccinated, and microchipped.Adoption fee: $200 A multi-cat adoption fee discount will be applied when adopting more than one kitten. Please respond through this site or email:allcrittersrescue@yahoo.comto learn more about this beautiful kitten.
- Good with cats
- House-trained
11. Cannolo
DOB 4/1/2026CANNOLO is a friendly male tuxedo kitten. He is playful and affectionate. CANNOLO can be adopted with a sibling or if you have a young cat at home that needs a friend. Kittens should not be alone. CANNOLO is neutered, fully vaccinated, and microchipped.Adoption fee: $200 A multi-cat adoption fee discount will be applied when adopting more than one kitten. Please respond through this site or email:allcrittersrescue@yahoo.comto learn more about this beautiful kitten.
- Good with cats
- House-trained
12. Clyde4
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
13. Agent
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
14. Mini Puce
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
15. Banana
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
16. Jimbo
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
17. Argos
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
18. Bolero
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
19. Cannoli
Cannoli was found in Linden with brother Nico. Feral mom was a TNR
- House-trained
20. Nico3
Nico was found in Linden with his feral mom (TNR) and sister, Cannoli.
- House-trained
Rescues and shelters near Union Beach
The rescues with the most cats listed within 25 miles of Union Beach.
- Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc.Brooklyn, NY · 94 cats · 19 mi from Union Beach
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 · 16 mi from Union Beach
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 · 12 mi from Union Beach
- Rescue RidgeSpring Lake, NJ · 39 cats · 22 mi from Union Beach
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 · 14 mi from Union Beach
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 Union Beach
- Sammy's Hope, IncSayreville, NJ, NJ · 6 cats · 10 mi from Union Beach
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 · 12 mi from Union Beach
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 · 7 mi from Union Beach
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 Union Beach
- NYC Teens for Animals IncBrooklyn, NY · 2 cats · 16 mi from Union Beach
How to adopt from NYC Teens for Animals Inc
Application, Interview, Home check, Fee and Contract
Adopting a cat in Union Beach
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 Union Beach
How many cats are up for adoption in Union Beach?
As of October 29, 2026, 308 cats and kittens are listed for adoption within 25 miles of Union Beach, New Jersey, by 11 rescues and shelters. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a cat in Union Beach?
The rescues with the most cats near Union Beach 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 Union Beach?
Yes. 140 kittens are up for adoption within 25 miles of Union Beach.
How do I adopt a cat in Union Beach?
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.