Schenectady, NY

Kid-Friendly Cats for Adoption in Schenectady, NY: 26 Cats Good with Children

Kid-Friendly Cats up for adoption near Schenectady, NY

Rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Schenectady have 26 kid-friendly cats up for adoption. Here are all 26, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.

Every cat on this page has been marked by their rescue as good with children, usually because they've lived with kids in a foster home.

1. Clementine

Kitten · Female · American Shorthair · 17 mi from Schenectady

Clementine is a little timid/takes awhile to warm up but also craves attention, she keeps running up against things and getting excited like she wants to be pet. Once you let her she loves it. Her sister, Sweet Pear brings her out of her shell. She would do well in a home with another pet.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Clementine fromAmsterdam Kitten Adoption, Inc.Hagaman, NY · listed Oct 27

2. Sweet Pea

Kitten · Female · American Shorthair · 17 mi from Schenectady

Sweet pea is the tiger she is EXTREMELY friendly, absolutely loves pets and is very playful, she begs for attention. She loves playing w/ all toys and chasing her sister. Tested negative for FIV/FELV.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Sweet Pea fromAmsterdam Kitten Adoption, Inc.Hagaman, NY · listed Oct 26

3. Seneca

Kitten · Female · Domestic Long Hair / Mixed · 17 mi from Schenectady

Seneca is a beauty! She has a very sweet and mild temperament. You can find her playing with her toys and snuggling with her littermates. She enjoys cuddles and will reward you with her purrs. Seneca is looking for a loving home that will give her lots of attention.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Seneca fromAmsterdam Kitten Adoption, Inc.Hagaman, NY · listed Oct 26

4. Ausable

Kitten · Female · Domestic Medium Hair / Mixed · 17 mi from Schenectady

This sweet, playful and lovable girl is Ausable! She just goes with the flow. Ausable is easy going, craves attention and isn't afraid to let you know it. Ausable is a major purr machine. Once you pick her up in your arms she will just sit there. She loves playing with her bell toys and snuggling with her littermates. Ausable would love to join your family.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Ausable fromAmsterdam Kitten Adoption, Inc.Hagaman, NY · listed Oct 26

5. Nacho Cat

Adult · Female · American Shorthair · 17 mi from Schenectady

Nacho Cat, approximately 2yrs old. Spayed,tested neg, rabies,2 distemper shots, dewormed with drontal. Another extremely sweet cat, good with other cats

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Nacho Cat fromAmsterdam Kitten Adoption, Inc.Hagaman, NY · listed Oct 20

6. Kyttee

Adult · Female · American Shorthair · 17 mi from Schenectady

Kyttee, approximately 2 yrs old, dewormed with drontal,has had 2 distemper shots, . Sweet cat, good with other cats and loves attention.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Kyttee fromAmsterdam Kitten Adoption, Inc.Hagaman, NY · listed Oct 20

7. Bentley

Kitten · Male · American Shorthair · 17 mi from Schenectady

My name of Bently fits my formal tuxedo markings. But don't let that fool you, my many friends call me Ben. I love making human and kitty friends. My gentle, playful demeanor helps. Can I sit on your lap and we could plan a great day together?

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Bentley fromAmsterdam Kitten Adoption, Inc.Hagaman, NY · listed Oct 19

8. Poekie

Young · Female · American Shorthair · 17 mi from Schenectady

Poekie is a young mother with 5 beautiful babies. She is not available for adoption.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Poekie fromAmsterdam Kitten Adoption, Inc.Hagaman, NY · listed Oct 18

9. Pooh

Kitten · Female · American Shorthair · 17 mi from Schenectady

Loves to play.Very fiesty. Thinks she is king of the manor..Loves her treats and food.Will cuddle for a little bit.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained

10. Katana

Kitten · Female · American Shorthair · 17 mi from Schenectady

This super sweet girl just wants to cuddle on your lap and purr all day. She’s very calm for a kitten, and would be fine alone or with other cats.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Katana fromAmsterdam Kitten Adoption, Inc.Hagaman, NY · listed Oct 6

11. Shiitake

Young · Female · American Shorthair · 17 mi from Schenectady

Shiitake is a petite, slender young lady who is a very, very affectionate companion. Pushy, some might say, but in the best way. Shiitake just needs a daybed with sun and half of your pillow at night. She would be happy in a home with other dogs and cats.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Shiitake fromAmsterdam Kitten Adoption, Inc.Hagaman, NY · listed Sep 30

12. Miss Garbonzo

Kitten · Female · American Shorthair · 17 mi from Schenectady

Sweet lovable little girl loves to snuggle and play with lots of toys

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Miss Garbonzo fromAmsterdam Kitten Adoption, Inc.Hagaman, NY · listed Sep 17

13. Stevie

Kitten · Male · American Shorthair · 17 mi from Schenectady

Hi I’m Stevie! I’m a very sweet boy and I love to be pet and given attention . I love playing with toys and with my siblings and I’d love to go to a home with plenty of other toys and siblings to play with!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Stevie fromAmsterdam Kitten Adoption, Inc.Hagaman, NY · listed Aug 24

14. Eleanor

Young · Female · American Shorthair · 17 mi from Schenectady

Very sweet lovable is very vocal with her needs loves to play with all her toys.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Eleanor fromAmsterdam Kitten Adoption, Inc.Hagaman, NY · listed Aug 23

15. Gracie

Young · Female · American Shorthair · 17 mi from Schenectady

Gracie is a sweetheart. She is very friendly and playful. Always seeking out attention and love.she loves everyone

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Gracie fromAmsterdam Kitten Adoption, Inc.Hagaman, NY · listed Jul 28

16. Lloyd

Adult · Male · American Shorthair · 17 mi from Schenectady

This chunky boy is so sweet and friendly, loves attention and playing with his toys.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Lloyd fromAmsterdam Kitten Adoption, Inc.Hagaman, NY · listed Jul 25

17. Cosmo

Young · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed · 17 mi from Schenectady

This blue-eyed handsome guy is Cosmo . He enjoys belly rubs and a nice stroll and a son stroller .Belly rubs. He is looking for a home where he could be the center of your attention and be the only cat. Unfortunately he came from a home where he was bullied by other kitties but when he is on his own he has a very sweet disposition.

  • Good with kids
  • Only cat
  • House-trained
Adopt Cosmo fromAmsterdam Kitten Adoption, Inc.Hagaman, NY · listed Jul 20

18. Abby the Tabby

Young · Female · American Shorthair · 17 mi from Schenectady

Abby the Tabby Very sweet and calmLoves belly rubs Great with other cats and kittensLikes to be brushed and groomed.Treated for ear mites, dewormed 2 x, Revolution, rabies vaccine, spayed. Update on vaccines

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Abby the Tabby fromAmsterdam Kitten Adoption, Inc.Hagaman, NY · listed Jul 17

19. Thelma

Kitten · Female · American Shorthair · 17 mi from Schenectady

Thelma was found living on the streets with her sister, Louise. She is a bit more cautious and timid then her sister. She does love being snuggled and held close to you. With some patience, Thelma would make a great addition to any home.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Thelma fromAmsterdam Kitten Adoption, Inc.Hagaman, NY · listed Jul 17

20. Louise

Kitten · Female · American Shorthair · 17 mi from Schenectady

Louise is a social kitten who was found living on the streets with her sister, Thelma. She loves to explore and investigate. She loves being snuggled and held close to you. Louise would make a great addition to any home.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Louise fromAmsterdam Kitten Adoption, Inc.Hagaman, NY · listed Jul 17

21. Pete

Kitten · Male · American Shorthair · 17 mi from Schenectady

I’m a super sweet very lovable boy! I’m a little on the shy side so my favorite thing to do is play with my siblings! I’d love to have more friends to play with when I go to my forever home! I’m also bonded with my brother Stevie and would love to go to my forever home with him!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained

22. Felix

Young · Male · American Shorthair · 17 mi from Schenectady

Hi, my name is Felix. My best feature is my black nose. I started life living outside with my litter mates, but a nice lady took me in. I was scared at first and I’m still a little shy, but I’m so happy to be indoors and I love these things called hugs and snuggles. Those are my favorite.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Felix fromAmsterdam Kitten Adoption, Inc.Hagaman, NY · listed Jul 13

23. Kiwi

Young · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed · 17 mi from Schenectady

Kiwi is a sweet, gentle girl who may be a little shy at first, but once she gets comfortable, she makes a wonderful companion. She isn’t much of a lap cat yet, but she loves being carried and enjoys being close to her people. She has a calm, loving personality, and each day she is learning to accept tenderness and cuddles more and more. Kiwi does well around low-energy or older dogs. After doing an amazing job raising her kittens, Kiwi is ready for a quiet home where she can finally be the one getting all the love and attention she deserves. ❤️

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained

24. Rocco

Young · Male · American Shorthair · 17 mi from Schenectady

Rocco is a little h. He loves playing and getting love. As you can see he can also be quite content just chilling in his hammock.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained

25. Nova Lee

Young · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed · 17 mi from Schenectady

I'm a sweet young lady with some bangle type markings on my side. Human contact is something I'm just learning about but since I now have a best friend and furball teacher, Dot, my report card has soared. Would you consider allowing us both in your lives? We offer head butts, humor, meows and want to include you in our club. We also have a reduced adoption fee so we can be adopted together

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Nova Lee fromAmsterdam Kitten Adoption, Inc.Hagaman, NY · listed Jun 30

26. Banshee

Adult · Male · American Shorthair · 17 mi from Schenectady

I’m the old man of the crew. I like knowing what everyone else is doing to make sure they are behaving, and maybe join in on the shenanigans. I like snuggles and pets and can’t wait to start my new life with you!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Banshee fromAmsterdam Kitten Adoption, Inc.Hagaman, NY · listed Apr 29

Adopting a cat with children in Schenectady

Bring the whole family to meet the cat before you adopt, and ask the rescue how the cat behaves around children your kids' ages.

Teach children to let the cat come to them, to stroke gently, and to leave the cat alone while it's eating, sleeping or using the litter box. Give the cat a high or quiet spot to retreat to.

Relaxed adult cats are often a better match for young children than kittens, which scratch and nip while they play.

Rescues with kid-friendly cats near Schenectady

Questions about adopting kid-friendly cats in Schenectady

How many kid-friendly cats are up for adoption in Schenectady?

As of October 29, 2026, rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Schenectady, New York, have 26 kid-friendly cats up for adoption. The list is updated every day.

Where can I adopt a kid-friendly cat in Schenectady?

The rescues with the most kid-friendly cats near Schenectady right now are Amsterdam Kitten Adoption, Inc. (Hagaman, NY). Each cat above has the rescue's phone number and website.

What kind of cat is best with kids?

A calm, confident cat that the rescue has seen around children. Adult cats are often easier than kittens with young kids, since their personalities are known and they play less roughly.

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