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Kittens for Adoption in New York City, NY: 30 Kittens Looking for a Home

Kittens up for adoption near New York City, NY

Rescues and shelters within 25 miles of New York City have 114 kittens up for adoption. Here are the 30 newest, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.

Kittens are usually the first to be adopted, especially in spring and summer when rescues are at their fullest, so if one catches your eye, get in touch with the rescue soon.

1. Entrechat & Lenore

Kitten (5 months 8 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair · 1 mi from New York City

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

2. Affogato & Bomboloni

Kitten (2 months 24 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair · 1 mi from New York City

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

3. Rosetta

Kitten (2 years 11 months) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 4 mi from New York City

Meet Rosetta, a very friendly, sweet, affectionate cat who is ready for a loving human who wants a great companion. This girl was rescued from the street and has quickly shown us how wonderful she is - a friendly, easy cat to handle and cuddle. She loves attention and petting and has the makings of a true lap cat.

Rosetta is about 3 years old and healthy. She is spayed, FIV-/FeLV-, up to date on vaccines and microchipped and was treated for fleas and parasites.

Read more about Rosetta

If you would like to schedule a meet & greet, please go to our application here: https://brooklynanimalaction.org/adoption-forms/. Make sure you click on Rosetta, then identify Claire as the RESCUER and fill out the form!

Thank you for thinking of a rescued angel. Every dime goes to saving the next homeless angel on the street.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Rosetta fromBrooklyn Animal ActionBrooklyn, NY · listed Oct 27

4. Cannoli & Studio

Kitten (2 months 29 days) · Domestic Short Hair · 1 mi from New York City

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

5. Baby Ruth

Kitten (1 year 7 months) · Female · Maine Coon (long coat) · 4 mi from New York City

Meet gorgeous fluffy Baby Ruth! Recently rescued, with her mom, Tootsie (listed separately) these two were lucky to have a kind human looking out for them and asked us to bring them indoors. He did such a wonderful job socializing them while they were outdoors and couldn't believe how sweet they were!

Read more about Baby Ruth

Baby Ruth is as sweet as it comes. She lets out this cutest little chirp as you approach her. While we are still learning about her personality, we can tell she is friendly, curious and will happily purr away as she's getting pets and attention. Give her a good scratch at the base of her tail, and you might just get to see her adorable little "elevator butt" move. She is truly a charming and mesmerizing kitty and is sure to bring plenty of love and smiles to her future family.

Given her age, Baby Ruth would do best in a home with another young playmate to let her energy out.

Baby Ruth is about 7-8 months old. She is spayed, microchipped, vaccinated, treated for fleas and parasites and tested negative for FIV/FeLV and is ready to be loved! As a possible Maine Coon mix, her adoption fee is $275

If you would like to meet Baby Ruth, please fill out our application here:
https://brooklynanimalaction.org/adoption-forms/
. Make sure you click on Baby Ruth, then identify the RESCUER as Claire and fill out the form!

  • Good with cats
Adopt Baby Ruth fromBrooklyn Animal ActionBrooklyn, NY · listed Oct 26

6. Echo Beach

Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 4 mi from New York City

Super cute, petite little Echo Beach is a lovely kitten who is happy to be safe and sound indoors. She was rescued from outside in Canarsie, where we sadly found that a raccoon had gotten to all her siblings. But Echo Beach made it and she's a friendly little girl despite her sad start.

This angel is playful, affectionate and ready for a wonderful home. She is currently with a shyer kitten and showing her how to be more confident! She would be great with another playful cat or kitten, including the one she is currently rooming with, Daphne, listed separately. What an adorable little girl!

Read more about Echo Beach

Echo Beach is about 5 months old. She is spayed, tested fiv-/felv-, microchipped, up to date on vaccinations and ready for her new furrever home.

If you would like to meet Echo Beach, please fill out our application here: https://brooklynanimalaction.org/adoption-forms/. Make sure you click on Echo Beach, then identify the RESCUER as Claire and fill out the form!

Thank you for considering a rescued angel! Every dime goes to save another homeless kitty on the street.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Echo Beach fromBrooklyn Animal ActionBrooklyn, NY · listed Oct 26

7. Buffy

Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 4 mi from New York City

Meet Buffy! This adorable 5 month-old girl loves to spend the day running around and playing so she can crash hard at night snuggled up with you. Buffy is a kitten so she MUST go to a home with another young, playful cat.

Buffy is spayed, up-to-date on vaccines, microchipped, and testes negative for FIV/FeLV. If you're interested in this cutie, fill out an application at www.brooklynanimalaction.org/adoption-forms and designate Jennie AnneS as the rescuer.

Thank you for your interest in a rescued kitty! All adoption fees and donations go to saving the next sweetie.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Buffy fromBrooklyn Animal ActionBrooklyn, NY · listed Oct 23

8. Cinder & Ash

Kitten (5 months) · Domestic Short Hair · 1 mi from New York City

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

9. Pepper

Kitten (5 months 29 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair · 1 mi from New York City

Pepper is a graduate of our hissy kitten program - and he passed with flying colors! Once shy and shut down, he's blossomed into an incredibly loving and tolerant boy, who loves nothing more than sitting with and getting pets from his people. Watch out though, he has a wild streak and likes to play with his feline friends!

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

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

10. Remus and Romulus

Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 4 mi from New York City

Remus and Romulus are the sweetest brothers, they love to sleep cuddled up together. They enjoy pets and are picked up either no problem. They are kittens so of course they love to play and chase each other all over the fosters home!
they current live with a large dog, 4 resident cats and 4 kids! They are fine with them all!

both boys are neutered, up to date on vaccines and tested negative for felv/fiv

If you’d like to meet these handsome boys please complete our adoption application and indicate Tara as their rescuer. https://brooklynanimalaction.org/adoption-forms/

Read more about Remus and Romulus

Thank you for thinking of a rescue animal in need of a loving home! Adopting one animal will help to open space for future furry-friends dreaming of forever homes!

All Brooklyn Animal Action cats and dogs are available to adopt, foster and foster-to-adopt.

BrooklynAnimalAction.org

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
  • Adopt together
Adopt Remus and Romulus fromBrooklyn Animal ActionBrooklyn, NY · listed Oct 20

11. Pixie and Dixie

Kitten (7 months) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 4 mi from New York City

Meet Pixie, an adorable, mostly black kitten and her cute tabby sister Dixie. They are inseparable siblings ready for their forever home.

These two sweet girls are 7 months old and do almost everything side by side. They are super cuddly, affectionate, and full of playful energy. The moment you pick them up, their loud purr engines start revving! If they ever feel lonely, they’ll happily jump onto your legs and wrap you in a big, loving hug with all four paws.

Pixie and Dixie love being around people and especially enjoy sleeping right next to (or on top of) their human friends.

Read more about Pixie and Dixie

They must be adopted together so they can continue their close bond. If you’re ready for double the love, double the purrs, and double the joy, Pixie and Dixie are waiting to meet you!

Pixie and Dixie are up to date on vaccinations, tested negative FeLV/FIV and are spayed. If you’d like to meet these two fun and inseparable sisters, visit BrooklynAnimalAction.org and submit an adoption form. Be sure to designate DonnaE as the rescuer and Pixie and Dixie as the cats. Contact Donna@BrooklynAnimalAction.org with any further inquiries.

Thank you for choosing adoption, your support allows us to make room for the next furry friend in need.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
  • Adopt together
Adopt Pixie and Dixie fromBrooklyn Animal ActionBrooklyn, NY · listed Oct 13

12. Cosette

Kitten (5 months 4 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 4 mi from New York City

Cosette is super sweet and so ready to snuggle up for the chilly seasons!
She was found abandoned outside, but clearly knew humans already. She loves to be pet, to be held, and to play!

Cosette is approximately 5 months old, spayed, microchipped, negative for FIV and FeLV, treated for parasites, and ready for her forever home! She must go to a home with another young cat.

If you’re interested in meeting Cosette, fill out an application at www.brooklynanimalaction.org/adoption-forms and designate Dana H as the rescuer.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Cosette fromBrooklyn Animal ActionBrooklyn, NY · listed Oct 11

13. Bell Pepper

Kitten (3 months 5 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 4 mi from New York City

Bell Pepper is an adorable 4-month-old calico baby looking for her forever home! When she first arrived, she was a spicy and timid little kitten, but she has since blossomed into such an affectionate little girl. Once she feels comfortable around you, she’ll happily follow you around the room, lovingly brush against your legs, and seek out attention. Bell Pepper absolutely loves chin scratches and scritches behind her ears. Once you get started, she turns into a little purring machine!

Read more about Bell Pepper

And boy, can this girl play! Her favorite toys include plush mice, jingle balls, and anything that crinkles. She also loves wand toys and ribbons. Drag one across the floor, and you’ll get to watch her fiercely pounce, chase, and leap around the room. Just like the little hunter she is!

Bell Pepper can still be shy around new people and in unfamiliar environments, but she’s gaining confidence every day. With a little patience, plenty of love, and a home where she can blossom at her own pace, she’s sure to become a wonderful companion!

Bell Pepper is spayed, microchipped, up to date on vaccines, negative for FIV and FeLV, and treated for parasites.

If you’re interested in meeting Bell Pepper, fill out an application at www.brooklynanimalaction.org/adoption-forms and designate Dana H as the rescuer.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Bell Pepper fromBrooklyn Animal ActionBrooklyn, NY · listed Oct 11

14. Cucumber & Crouton

Kitten (4 months 2 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 4 mi from New York City

Crouton (white chest) and Cucumber (no white) are 4 month old bonded sisters looking for their forever home. Cucumber is so silly and energetic and loooves being held like a baby, Crouton can be a little more relaxed and independent but loves to be around her humans

Cucumber and Crouton are spayed, microchipped, up to date on vaccines, negative for FIV and FeLV, and treated for parasites.

If you’re interested in meeting Cucumber and Crouton, fill out an application at www.brooklynanimalaction.org/adoption-forms and designate Dana H as the rescuer.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
  • Adopt together
Adopt Cucumber & Crouton fromBrooklyn Animal ActionBrooklyn, NY · listed Oct 11

15. Marlo

Kitten (5 months 26 days) · Female · Tabby · 16 mi from New York City

To apply to adopt, go to our website NYCATCOAL.ORG and fill out an application (direct link to our online Adoption Application: https://form.platoforms.com/frpwknxkoyt ) or please email NYCATCOALADOPT@YAHOO.COM

Meet Marlo, the ultimate lovebug looking for her forever home!

She’ll rub up against you, give you the sweetest face nudges, and start purring the moment she sees you. Marlo thrives on attention, loves pets, and always wants to be close to her favorite humans!

Read more about Marlo

When she’s not showering you with affection, Marlo is a curious explorer who loves playing—especially batting around her favorite catnip fish toy. She gets along great with other cats (with a slow introduction) and is comfortable around dogs, too!

If you’re looking for a playful, loving, and loyal companion to brighten your days, Marlo is your girl! Apply to adopt her today!

  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Marlo fromNew York City Cat CoalitionBronx, NY · listed Oct 11

16. Gladys and Mellie

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

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

17. Minnow & Polliwog

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

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

18. Soda Pop and PopOver

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

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

19. Pop Tart and Lollipop

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

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

20. Super Soaker & Galaxy Blaster

Kitten (3 months 22 days) · Domestic Short Hair · 1 mi from New York City

Super Soaker and Galaxy Blaster are a brother sister pair joined at the hip. They can often be found napping together, wrestling, tussling over the same toy, grooming each other, hunting in sync, or eating out of the same bowl when there is no reason to do that.

Galaxy Blaster (the tabby girl) loves scritches and is usually the first to scope out a situation.

Super Soaker (the man in black) is generally the more standoffish of the pair. He’s the more avid hunter, and often comes in for a sneak attack while his sister creates a distraction.

Read more about Super Soaker & Galaxy Blaster

These two love to play and explore, and would be a great addition to any home with love and playtime enough for two loving and rambunctious kittens.

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 Super Soaker & Galaxy Blaster fromBrooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc.Brooklyn, NY · listed Oct 7

21. Little Owl & Fleury

Kitten (1 year 7 months) · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 4 mi from New York City

Say hello to these adorable brothers! Little Owl (all black) and Fleury (black and white tuxedo) have been waiting months for a loving home. They can be adopted separately (to a home where there's another young kitty) or together as a pair. They are totally sweet boys who are slightly shy, though before they were rescued, they were being fed in someone's backyard, so they are used to being around humans. Mostly, they are excited about getting more affection and playtime!

Read more about Little Owl & Fleury

These sweet boys can be adopted together or separately, though each would do best in a home with another active, confident cat. They love attention and brushing and - of course - playtime! And they adore the company and comfort of other cats.

These boys are about 1.5 years old and healthy. They are neutered, microchipped, up to date on all vaccinations and tested fiv/felv negative. These sweet, gentle boys are ready for loving furrever homes!

If you would like to schedule a meet & greet, please go to our application here: https://brooklynanimalaction.org/adoption-forms/. Make sure you click on Fleury and Little Owl, then identify Claire as the RESCUER and fill out the form!

Thank you for thinking of a rescued angel. Every dime goes to saving the next homeless angel on the street.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
  • Adopt together
Adopt Little Owl & Fleury fromBrooklyn Animal ActionBrooklyn, NY · listed Oct 5

22. Clarinet & Oboe

Kitten (4 months 2 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair · 1 mi from New York City

Clarinet and her brother started Oboe off as a quite spicy pair of kittens, but quickly went from habanero to bell pepper level of spicy as they grew more safe and comfortable.

Read more about Clarinet & Oboe

Clarinet can still be a bit shy and timid but quickly forgets everything once her belly is rubbed. She’s a fiend for cuddles, whether by curling up in your lap, nestling against your face in bed, or being swaddled and held in a thick blanket like a baby. She can be picky with his wet food but thankfully loves dry food and will do anything for rotisserie chicken. She loves to sleep all morning and afternoon and then rapidly switch between zoomies and wanting to sit on you at night.

Oboe has also become a brave and social boy, and he loves to snuggle with his people. Also shy at first, he warms up super well with some gentle scritches. He loves to play and run around, and end the day with a great big cuddle with his siblings!

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 Clarinet & Oboe fromBrooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc.Brooklyn, NY · listed Oct 4

23. Bric a Brac & Knick Knack

Kitten (3 months 30 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair · 1 mi from New York City

Knick Knack and Bric a Brac (or Knick and Bric as we call them) are a sweet pair of boys who love attention. They started out a bit shy and hissy (but low levels of spice for sure) and have blossomed into a polite pair of gentleman! Bric a Brac is the tabby, and he is obsessed with treats! He's definitely the hungry boy of the pair. Knick Knack is the black kitten, and he's a bit more restrained. He's also less demanding of attention, but don't be fooled, he's actually the more affectionate of the two! He prefers pets to churu, but also loves snacks. These two love to cuddle and play together, and they're the best of friends.

Read more about Bric a Brac & Knick Knack

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 Bric a Brac & Knick Knack fromBrooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc.Brooklyn, NY · listed Oct 2

24. Ancho & Serrano

Kitten (4 months 25 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair · 1 mi from New York City

Meet Ancho and Serrano - two sweet sisters with the tiniest bit of spice! Ancho (black with more white) is an opinionated little lady who loves to play, explore, and let everyone know who is really in charge. A former “hissy kitten”, she has reconsidered her situation and decided that being inside isn’t so bad after all as long as she gets plenty of playtime, food, and churu treats. People can still be a little overwhelming at times, so she appreciates slow introductions as she gets comfortable in new spaces.

Read more about Ancho & Serrano

Serrano (mostly black) thinks her name was accidentally switched with her sister, as she is the more mild counterpart to this chili pair. Serrano loves nothing more than pets under the chin and behind the ears. She purrs like there is no tomorrow and loves watching Ancho fly through the air with a toy from the safety of her bed. Serrano takes a bit longer to feel courageous than her sister, but once she gets there she is more than happy to come out and join in the festivities. She also loves getting her steps in using the cat wheel - ok health conscious queen!

Ancho and Serrano are working hard to officially retire their previous titles of “hissy kittens” and have made so much progress already. They are currently working through their feelings in foster with lots of churus as compensation.

Ancho and Serrano enjoy the company of other cats. They would do best in a home without dogs or children and with adults who understand cat body language.

  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
  • Adopt together
Adopt Ancho & Serrano fromBrooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc.Brooklyn, NY · listed Oct 2

25. Nopal & Pescado

Kitten (4 months 23 days) · Domestic Short Hair · 1 mi from New York City

The taco fillings have entered the cafe! Pescado (all black) and his sister Nopal are excited to meet you! These kittens are sweet as can be, and love to run around and explore. After they've sniffed all the smells they can find, they're happy to cuddle up together in a big pile. Pescado loves pets and loves romping around the cafe. Nopal is mostly black with some white socks, and she loves to snuggle with her siblings!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
  • Adopt together
Adopt Nopal & Pescado fromBrooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc.Brooklyn, NY · listed Oct 1

26. Caramel Brulee & The Starbucks Kittens

Kitten (5 months 21 days) · Male · Domestic Long Hair · 1 mi from New York City

The Starbucks Kittens are a group of adorable, fluffy, sweet, and playful brothers. Their current life moto is “play hard, nap harder.” Whether it’s wrestling with each other, chasing crinkly toys, or jumping to catch a bird on a string, they give it everything they’ve got. If you love watching kittens run around at full speed and hear the little pitter patter of their paws, these babies are for you. Once they’re done playing, they will let you know they’re ready for meal time and then it’s time for a long nap. You can often find them snuggled up together or in pairs, although they’re starting to like napping on people too.

Read more about Caramel Brulee & The Starbucks Kittens

Caramel Brulee is a ridiculously sweet fluffy orange and white boy (he has more white than Strawberry Acai). He loves to sit in laps and hang out with his humans. Churu and playtime are the true keys to his heart!

Strawberry Acai is the most outgoing of the bunch, and another fluffy orange guy. He is the first one to come up to somebody new or explore a new place. He is also the snuggliest boy, turning into a purring machine and boop giver quickly. Once he feels comfortable he likes to snuggle up on his person’s chest or lap and snooze away!

Java Chip is the brown tabby, with a gorgeous orange sheen to it. He adores playtime, and then after he's tired will come for a snuggle. Despite loving playtime, he still enjoys a good brother snuggle and will always come running when the toys come out!

Vanilla Sweet Cream is a big attention-loving tabby floofball who will cry and meow if he doesn’t think he’s getting enough pets. He also loves couch naps and will curl up next to you while he gets his Zs in.

These kittens are mix and match, and need to be adopted in pairs of two.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
  • Adopt together
Adopt Caramel Brulee & The Starbucks Kittens fromBrooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc.Brooklyn, NY · listed Sep 30

27. Pinto & Adzuki

Kitten (4 months 6 days) · Domestic Short Hair · 1 mi from New York City

Meet the beans!

Pinto is a very sweet boy. While still a bit skittish around new people, once he warms up to someone he won't leave their side. If he had his way, he'd spend all day being pet, and then curl up on his person's pillow (or under the covers with them) for the night. It seems like he could purr for 24 hours a day! He hasn't quite found his voice yet, but he is well on his way to becoming the most confident, playful, loving cat.

Read more about Pinto & Adzuki

Adzuki is a bit more shy, but warms up with some time and patience. It's a blast to watch at night when she zips around with her brother. With a few pets she starts purring and seeking out attention. She is such a sweetie!

  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
  • Adopt together
Adopt Pinto & Adzuki fromBrooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc.Brooklyn, NY · listed Sep 27

28. Cesar and Pepper

Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 4 mi from New York City

Cesar and Pepper are the sweetest siblings from different parents but formed a bond like no other. Cesar being more bold and takes the lead, Pepper follows him around and they love playing and wresting together, then when they are tired they snuggle up together and with their humans. They love being pet, purring away and head bumping asking for more. Pepper will be more shy at first then she adjusts to her family and environment.

Both kitties were rescued from the streets of South Brooklyn and now are safe inside and are loving it. Both Kitties tested negative for FELV/FIV, Up-to-date on vaccines and had negative stools.

Read more about Cesar and Pepper

If you would like to meet this adorable duo, please complete our adoption application and write Tara as the Rescuer. https://brooklynanimalaction.org/adoption-forms/ or email Tara at tara@brooklynanimalaction.org for any questions.

Thank you for thinking of a rescue animal in need of a loving home! Adopting one animal will help to open space for future furry-friends dreaming of forever homes!

All Brooklyn Animal Action cats and dogs are available to adopt, foster and foster-to-adopt.

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  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
  • Adopt together
Adopt Cesar and Pepper fromBrooklyn Animal ActionBrooklyn, NY · listed Sep 25

29. Agent

Kitten (2 months 10 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 20 mi from New York City

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
Adopt Agent fromAngel Pets Animal Welfare Society, IncColonia, NJ · listed Sep 23

30. Scotch Bonnet & Paprika

Kitten (5 months 27 days) · Domestic Short Hair · 1 mi from New York City

Meet Scotch and Paprika! Rescued on Coney Island, they've started settling into the good life.

Scotch and Paprika love to play and snuggle together, they get a lot of comfort from one another. Paprika is more shy, but likes pets and will follow you around once she's comfortable, and loves to follow Scotch Bonnet around. Scotch Bonnet is more playful and outgoing, and loves pets and playing with his people. They both adore treats and churu. Scotch is Paprika's protector, it's really so sweet to see.

  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
  • Adopt together
Adopt Scotch Bonnet & Paprika fromBrooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc.Brooklyn, NY · listed Sep 21

Adopting a kitten in New York City

Kittens usually go to their new homes from about eight weeks old, once they're eating on their own and have had their first vaccinations. Most rescues spay or neuter them before adoption, or include it in the fee.

Think about adopting two. Kittens raised together play with each other instead of your ankles and furniture, and many rescues charge less for a pair.

Kittens need more of your time than grown cats: several small meals a day, plenty of play, and a home with cords and small objects tidied away.

Rescues with kittens near New York City

Questions about adopting kittens in New York City

How many kittens are up for adoption in New York City?

As of October 29, 2026, rescues and shelters within 25 miles of New York City, New York, have 114 kittens up for adoption. The list is updated every day.

Where can I adopt a kitten in New York City?

The rescues with the most kittens near New York City right now are Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition, Inc. (Brooklyn, NY), Brooklyn Animal Action (Brooklyn, NY) and BIG APPLE CATS (New york, NY). Each cat above has the rescue's phone number and website.

How old are kittens when they can be adopted?

Usually eight weeks or older, once they're weaned, eating on their own and have had their first vaccinations. Rescues often keep kittens with their mother or in foster care until then.

Listings are updated daily. Rescues are responsible for their own listings; a cat may have been adopted since this page was updated.