Cats for Adoption in Upper Montclair, NJ: 20 Cats Looking for a Home
344 cats and kittens are waiting for homes at 13 rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Upper Montclair. 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 Upper Montclair, 137 kittens, 66 young cats, 100 adults and 9 seniors. Most are domestic shorthairs and other mixed breeds, but you'll also find American Shorthair cats.
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1. Gladys and Mellie
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
2. Minnow & Polliwog
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
3. Soda Pop and PopOver
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
4. Pop Tart and Lollipop
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
5. Poppy
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
6. Slim
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
7. Stripey
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!
8. Creamsicle
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
9. Suki
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
10. Leomar&Leonel
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
11. Salta
Salta is a young adult, mother of the kittens Damir and Zemfira. Salta has been wormed, vaccinated for distemper and tested negative for feline aids/leukemia. Salta will be spayed and receive her rabies vaccination on Wed October 21.
If interested in meeting Salta please complete application online website www.bassshelterpets.org. Click on adopt a cat. Click on start the adoption process.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
12. Peter
Edmund and Peter are fun loving brothers now about 10 weeks old. Negative for feline aids/ leukemia, wormed, received distemper vaccinations and microchipped. With this they can go home and come back in December for neuter and rabies vaccine.
These boys will be at MiKES FEED FARM in RIVERDALE NJ Sunday October 18 from 12-3 pm along with all of other wonderful kittens.
can’t wait- complete the application on website www.bassshelterpets.org Click on adopt a cat. Click on start the adoption process.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
13. Billy
Billy is a little guy found on the streets of Paterson. Very sweet and loveable looking for a home. Billy still needs some vetting and worming but is anxious to meet his new family.
Billy will be at the Petsmart in Wayne Sat/ Sun Oct 24/25 from 1 pm-4 pm
Can’t wait! Complete the application on the website www.bassshelterpets.org
click on adopt a cat. Click on start the adoption process.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
14. Tina
Thomas, Tatianus and Tina are handsome and beautiful black/ white tuxedo kittens about 4 months old. All are spay/ neutered, vaccinated rabies and distemper, wormed tested negative for feline aids/ leukemia and microchipped. What a bargain for $180!
They are playful, active fun loving kittens and will be at the Petsmart Wayne Sat/Sun Oct 24/25 from 1 pm-4 pm Stop by and meet these fun loving kittens!
AND we will be at MIKES FEED FARM in RIVER DALE NJ SUNDAY OCTOBER 18 from 12-3 pm along with more kittens for you to meet. Please stop by!
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
15. Tatianus
Thomas, Tatianus and Tina are handsome and beautiful black/ white tuxedo kittens about 4 months old. All are spay/ neutered, vaccinated rabies and distemper, wormed tested negative for feline aids/ leukemia and microchipped. What a bargain for $180!
They are playful, active fun loving kittens and will be at the Petsmart Wayne Sat/Sun Oct 24/25 from 1 pm-4 pm Stop by and meet these fun loving kittens!
AND we will be at MIKES FEED FARM in RIVERDALE NJ SUNDAY OCTOBER 18 from 12-3 pm along with more kittens to meet ! Please stop by!
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
16. Thomas
Thomas, Tatianus and Tina are handsome and beautiful black/ white tuxedo kittens about 4 months old. All are spay/ neutered, vaccinated rabies and distemper, wormed tested negative for feline aids/ leukemia and microchipped. What a bargain for $180!
They are playful, active fun loving kittens and will be at the Petsmart Wayne Sat/Sun Oct 24/25 from 1 pm-4 pm Stop by and meet these fun loving kittens!
AND we will be at MIKES FEED FARM SUNDAY OCTOBER 18 from 12-3 pm along with more kittens for you to meet.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
17. Charlie
Ursino and Charlie are the last two black kittens still available for adoption. They are the sweetest boys and would make a great addition to any family. They are both neutered, vaccinated rabies and distemper, wormed and negative for feline aids and leukemia.
Ursino will be at the Petsmart Wayne Sat/Sun Sep 26/27 from 1pm-4pm. Please stop by to meet them!
If interested complete the application on the website www.bassshelterpets.org. Click on adopt a cat. Click on start the adoption process.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
18. Bonnie and Clyde
Watch Bonnie and Clyde's videos (2)
For the life of me, I do not know why these two are still with me. They are friendly, playful, kind, happy kittens - great with children and dogs! Bonnie and Clyde are brother/ sister that must be adopted together. They are most beautiful striped kittens which could be a bengal mix with some spots and black paw pads definitely a mix breed though.
Now about 5 months old and recent additions I will. Get pictures soon
they are fully vetted and will be at the Petsmart in Wayne this weekend Sat/Sun Oct 24/25 from 1pm-4 pm. Stop by to meet them!
Read more about Bonnie and Clyde
AND we will be at MIKES FEED FARM in RIVERDALE NJ SUNDAY OCTOBER 18 from 13-3 pm along with our other wonderful kittens available for adoption. Please stop by!
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
- Adopt together
19. Jaqwar
Jaqwar is a beautiful 2 year old black cat with a white locket. She is very friendly and would make a wonderful addition to any family. Jaqwar gets along well with other cats. She is Spayed, vaccinated rabies and distemper, tested negative feline aids/leukemia, and wormed.
Jaqwar will be at the Petsmart Wayne Sat/Sun Oct 24/25 from 1 pm-4 pm
If you would like to adopt, please complete application on website www.bassshelterpets.org. click on adopt a cat. Click on start the adoption process.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
20. Ursino
Ursino and Charlie are the last two black kittens still available for adoption. They are the sweetest boys and would make a great addition to any family. They are both neutered, vaccinated rabies and distemper, wormed and negative for feline aids and leukemia.
Ursino will be at the Petsmart Wayne Sat/Sun Oct 24/25 from 1pm-4pm. Please stop by to meet them!
Ursino and Charlie will also be at Mikes Feed Farm this Sunday October 18 from 12-3 pm
If interested complete the application on the website www.bassshelterpets.org. Click on adopt a cat. Click on start the adoption process.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
Rescues and shelters near Upper Montclair
The rescues with the most cats listed within 25 miles of Upper Montclair.
- Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc.Brooklyn, NY · 94 cats · 19 mi from Upper Montclair
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 · 22 mi from Upper Montclair
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 · 18 mi from Upper Montclair
- Eleventh Hour RescueRockaway, NJ · 37 cats · 17 mi from Upper Montclair
- Give Me Shelter ProjectFlushing, NY · 20 cats · 22 mi from Upper Montclair
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 · 20 mi from Upper Montclair
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 · 14 mi from Upper Montclair
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.
- Paws Crossed Animal Rescue Inc.Elmsford, NY · 12 cats · 25 mi from Upper Montclair
How to adopt from Paws Crossed Animal Rescue Inc.
Fill out an adoption questionnaire and come meet your new best friend!
- The Animal ProjectNew York, NY · 11 cats · 14 mi from Upper Montclair
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 · 12 mi from Upper Montclair
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.
- Perth Amboy Animal ShelterPerth Amboy, NJ · 4 cats · 23 mi from Upper Montclair
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 · 19 mi from Upper Montclair
How to adopt from NYC Teens for Animals Inc
Application, Interview, Home check, Fee and Contract
- Zani's Furry FriendsNyc, NY · 1 cat · 14 mi from Upper Montclair
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 Upper Montclair
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 Upper Montclair
How many cats are up for adoption in Upper Montclair?
As of October 29, 2026, 344 cats and kittens are listed for adoption within 25 miles of Upper Montclair, New Jersey, by 13 rescues and shelters. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a cat in Upper Montclair?
The rescues with the most cats near Upper Montclair 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 Upper Montclair?
Yes. 137 kittens are up for adoption within 25 miles of Upper Montclair.
How do I adopt a cat in Upper Montclair?
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.
