Cats for Adoption in Aberdeen, NC: 20 Cats Looking for a Home
By Cats of the Day · Updated



116 cats and kittens are waiting for homes at 5 rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Aberdeen. 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 50 miles of Aberdeen, 46 kittens, 37 young cats, 27 adults and 3 seniors. Most are domestic shorthairs and other mixed breeds, but you'll also find American Shorthair cats.
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1. Nyx
Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 28 mi from Aberdeen



When Nyx first appeared in November 2025, she'd dart beneath the porch to hide. But every evening, she'd reappear on the Ring camera, calling out like the princess she is until her evening meal was served. After a couple weeks of coaxing (and plenty of irresistible food), she decided indoor life was more suitable for royalty, pushed her way inside, and made herself right at home. Unfortunately, the resident cat court was not pleased with this outsider and demanded her removal at once.
At an estimated 18 months old, Princess Nyx now has her own private quarters in her foster mom's office while she waits for her forever kingdom.
Read more about Nyx
She loves her Cattasaurus cat cave (which goes with her!), exploring paper bags, curling up beside her people, and lounging in sunny windows. She also takes her supervisory duties seriously and keeps a close eye on her foster mom's computer work and all arriving delivery people.
Nyx loves other cats, but after surviving life outdoors, she prefers feline companions who respect her royal boundaries. She'd love a chill cat buddy with good manners who won't rush the friendship.
She sports a small scar beneath her left eye from her former outdoor life, but every princess needs a good origin story, and Nyx says it only adds to her charm.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
2. Shao Kahn
Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 28 mi from Aberdeen








I am Shao Kahn and I'm a super sweet, cuddly and playful guy! My brother already found a home and now I'm waiting for someone to choose me. Please come meet me in the cat room during open hours to see just what an amazing boy I am.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
3. Kobe
Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair · 28 mi from Aberdeen






Hey there human! My name is Kobe, and I am a 5 month old good boy. I came to the rescue as an orphaned kitten with my sister. She has since been adopted. I hope to find a home soon, I have been waiting for so long. I like to follow you around and gently rub up against your feet until you notice my sweet face! If you pick me up I will snuggle in your arms until I am ready to play again! I do get along with other cats, but of course the cat would have to tolerate my playful demeanor. I have been around children, and I have also met a couple dogs. I am a bit apprehensive of dogs but with time I will adapt!
Read more about Kobe
You can visit me during open hours! Can't wait to meet you - xoxo Kobe
4. Minnie
Adult (20 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed · 45 mi from Aberdeen


Minnie (short for Minnow) is a young, sweet, cozy cat ready for her forever home. She loves treats, rubs, and chasing laser beams. Her pumpkin-colored eyes and affectionate nature make her the perfect Halloween movie binge buddy this season. Get ready to Fall in love with her today! Minnie is being fostered by the couple that rescued her and her recent litter of kittens from the wild. She is spayed, vaccinated, litter trained, and friendly with people and vet staff. She will undoubtedly make an absolute gem of an addition to any family she joins. An adoption fee of $100 will apply. Please apply to meet her today.
- House-trained
5. Willow
Adult · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 45 mi from Aberdeen


Willow is one of Mary Ashburn's friendliest "Spirit" kitties. She is about 5-8 years old and needs a soft place to land since Mary passed away last month. Please consider giving Willow safe and secure senior years. Mary had a heart for the animals that others overlooked or gave up on. Every animal that came into LPAH’s care was loved deeply by her. At Lending Paws a Hand, Inc. ’s shelter facility, Mary had spirit cats. Spirit Cats are not for everyone, but they are very special cats for some. They are very shy with people. They live in your home, but are rarely seen – especially by visitors. They are cats who live with you, and who may bond deeply with you or only just grant you the opportunity to touch them…or not. We are now faced with the hard decision on where to relocate Mary’s spirit cats The cats all get along with other cats, are older, and some will come up for a pet now and again. They have all lived indoors, therefore, we would not recommend a “barn cat” scenario for them unless you’re willing to still feed them everyday and not expect them to hunt. You can learn more about spirit cats here: https://lpah.org/spirit-cats/
Read more about Willow
Please reach out to LPAH if you’re interested in adopting one (or more) of our spirit cats in the rescue. They are desperately in need and we are running out of time! https://lpah.org/spirit-cats/
- Good with cats
- House-trained
6. Lucky
Adult · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 45 mi from Aberdeen



Lucky is one of Mary Ashburn's "Spirit" kitties. He is about 5-8 years old and needs a soft place to land since Mary passed away last month. Please consider giving Lucky a safe and secure senior years. Mary had a heart for the animals that others overlooked or gave up on. Every animal that came into LPAH’s care was loved deeply by her. At Lending Paws a Hand, Inc. ’s shelter facility, Mary had spirit cats. Spirit Cats are not for everyone, but they are very special cats for some. They are very shy with people. They live in your home, but are rarely seen – especially by visitors. They are cats who live with you, and who may bond deeply with you or only just grant you the opportunity to touch them…or not. We are now faced with the hard decision on where to relocate Mary’s spirit cats The cats all get along with other cats, are older, and some will come up for a pet now and again. They have all lived indoors, therefore, we would not recommend a “barn cat” scenario for them unless you’re willing to still feed them everyday and not expect them to hunt. You can learn more about spirit cats here: https://lpah.org/spirit-cats/
Read more about Lucky
Please reach out to LPAH if you’re interested in adopting one (or more) of our spirit cats in the rescue. They are desperately in need and we are running out of time!
- Good with cats
- House-trained
7. Pavarotti
Young (2 months 5 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / American Shorthair / Mixed (short coat) · 45 mi from Aberdeen



Pavarotti is a very talkative big eye guy that loves to play! He has been bottle-fed from two days old and is very friendly. He's all dressed up in his pin stripe black and white tabby suit - ready to converse and play with whoever comes along.
Pavarotti needs to be in a home where people are home most of the day or that has a friendly cat or with adopted with one of his foster siblings.
Foster sibling kittens (Domingo, Fern, Juniper, Cyrpress, Willow, Hickory, Buddy or Sycamore)
Read more about Pavarotti
Pavarotti is negative for FeLV/FIV and up to date on his vaccines. He will be available to go to his forever home after being neutered and micro-chipped in early December.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
8. Buddy
Young (2 months 17 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / American Shorthair / Mixed (short coat) · 45 mi from Aberdeen


Buddy is a loving, cuddly guy. His full name was supposed to be Red Bud to go with his litter's naming group, but by the time we got to naming the kittens, he was so friendly that he was already known as Buddy!
Buddy was bottle-fed from eight days old and doesn't realize he is a cat!
Buddy needs to go to a home where:
Humans are home almost all day or,
a friendly cat lives or,
with one of his littermates: Fern, Cypress, Juniper, Willow, Hickory, Sycamore, Pavarotti, or Domingo.
Buddy is negative for FeLV/FIV and up to date on his vaccines. He will be ready to go to his forever home after being neutered and micro-chipped in mid-November.
Read more about Buddy
Buddy would love to meet you!
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
9. Hickory
Young (2 months 17 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / American Shorthair / Mixed (short coat) · 45 mi from Aberdeen




Hickory is a beautiful buff tabby boy that loves people. Hickory gives a little meow chirp and a longing look to be picked up, then rewards you with a huge purr.
Hickory was bottle-fed from eight days old and doesn't realize he is a cat!
Hickory would like to go to a home where:
Humans are home almost all day or,
a friendly cat lives or,
with one of his littermates: Fern, Cypress, Juniper, Willow, Buddy, Sycamore, Pavarotti, or Domingo.
Hickory is negative for FeLV/FIV and up to date on his vaccines.
Hickory will be ready to go to his forever home after being neutered and micro-chipped in mid-November.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
10. Willow
Young (2 months 19 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / American Shorthair / Mixed (short coat) · 45 mi from Aberdeen





Willow is the first in the morning to want a pet, giving her big purrs. She is happy to play with the tail toys, hiding them in her secret places.
Willow was bottle-fed from eight days old and doesn't realize she is a cat!
Willow is looking for a home where:
Humans are home almost all day or,
a friendly cat lives or,
Adopted with one of her littermates: Cypress, Juniper, Fern, Hickory, Sycamore, Buddy, Pavarotti, or Domingo.
Willow is negative for FeLV/FIV and up to date on her vaccines. She will be ready to go to her forever home after being spayed and micro-chipped in mid-November. Willow would love to meet you!
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
11. Cypress
Young (2 months 17 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / American Shorthair / Mixed (short coat) · 45 mi from Aberdeen


Cypress is a loving, playful kitten. She loves to be petted and held!
Cypress was bottle-fed from eight days old and doesn't realize she is a cat!
Cypress is looking for a home where:
Humans are home almost all day or
a friendly cat that wants a playmate lives or
with one of her littermates: Fern, Juniper, Willow, Hickory, Sycamore, Buddy, Pavarotti, or Domingo.
Cypress is negative for FeLV/FIV and up to date on her vaccines. She will be ready to go to her forever home after being spayed and micro-chipped in mid-November.
Cypress would love to meet you!
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
12. Fern
Young (2 months 17 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / American Shorthair / Mixed (short coat) · 45 mi from Aberdeen




Fern is a spunky, affectionate kitten. She loves to play, swishing her tail when she is thinking of something mischievous! After playing, she enjoys curling up on a lap, giving her big purrs and being petted.
Fern was bottle-fed from eight days old and doesn't realize she is a cat!
Fern would like a home where:
Humans are home almost all day or
a friendly cat lives or
with one of her littermates: Cypress, Juniper, Willow, Hickory, Sycamore, Buddy, Pavarotti, or Domingo.
Fern is negative for FeLV/FIV and up to date on her vaccines. She will be ready to go to her forever home after being spayed and micro-chipped in mid-November.
Read more about Fern
Fern would love to meet you!
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
13. Sterling
1 Month 2 Days · Male · Tabby (short coat) · 45 mi from Aberdeen


Sterling is a tender and attuned gray tabby. He was the last of his litter to be rescued and was nervous at first but quickly realized that pets feel wonderful. He's become very affectionate and even starting to learn how to play with his siblings again. Once he connects with you, he will want lots of pets and love and will even flop in your lap to relax and go for some belly pets. He would do well with someone who will be patient, sensitive, and big hearted with him. He needs to be adopted with her other siblings, Isla, Chickadee, Rudy or Misty or live in a home with another young cat.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
14. Rudy
Young (5 months 1 day) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 45 mi from Aberdeen


Rudy is a spunky cutie pie. The lightning bolts of white across her face and side suit her zingy personality. Though she is likely the runt of her litter and started off more scrappy and reserved, she has blossomed into an energetic, robust girl. She is bound to make you giggle, loves hiding and then popping out during playtime, and likes pets and rubs. She would do well with someone who appreciates the small, quirky, and powerful and
will make her life loving and fun. Rudy needs to be adopted with her other siblings, Isla, Chickadee, Misty or Sterling or live in a home with another young cat.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
15. Pepperoni
Kitten (3 months 9 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 45 mi from Aberdeen








Pepperoni lives up to his name! He loves to eat and is working hard to maintain his rotund shape! Pepperoni is VERY friendly. He LOVES to be held and will just flop in your hands, lap, arms, or wherever he can cuddle. You can hold out your arms and he will run straight to you to be picked up! Pepperoni is a playful kitten and needs a buddy to do kitteny things with. When ordering (adopting) Pepperoni, another topping (sibling) can be included; like his sister Pepper.
Read more about Pepperoni
History: Pepperoni was rescued by a kind woman from outside a Pizza Hut. He is the only surviving kitten from his litter. Pepperoni was bottle fed by a CARE volunteer and then adopted into his new kitty family.
Pepperoni has completed all of his first year kitten vaccines, is microchipped, and neutered.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
16. Pepper
Kitten (3 months 16 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 45 mi from Aberdeen







Pepper is all sweetness and no spice! She is a very friendly kitten and has never met a stranger. Pepper is like a little puppy and will follow you everywhere. You can have your very own shadow! Better yet, Pepper is a big helper and will always be near in case you need anything while brushing your teeth, washing your face, or choosing your outfit for the day. Pepper is also a talented sous chef! She is always there to help with preparing her meals and to provide assistance as needed. Another one of Pepper's many talents is purring! She has the loudest PURR and will start purring as soon as she sees you. Pepper is most content just being close to you. Please give this adorable kitten a chance! Unfortunately, because of the color of her fur, she has a harder time getting adopted. Trust me. After meeting her, you will be wrapped around her paw!
Read more about Pepper
Pepper has completed all of her first year kitten vaccines, is microchipped, and spayed.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
17. Raven
Kitten (3 months 14 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 45 mi from Aberdeen






Raven loves to play with her mother, Birdie. She’s a calm, sweet girl with a little bit of mischief! Once she gets her zoomies out, she enjoys laying next to you or in your lap for nap time. She would love to be adopted with her mother, Birdie, or into a home with another young cat. She has been spayed, microchipped, and is ready for adoption now.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
18. Birdie
Young (1 year 4 months) · Female · Domestic Medium Hair (medium coat) · 45 mi from Aberdeen




Birdie has been a great mom to her 6 kittens, and now she is looking for her forever home! She is a sweet girl who loves to sit next to you or in your lap for attention. She has also become much more playful as her kittens have weaned. She is only at baby herself at about one year old! She is spayed and ready for adoption now. She is missing her kittens who have been adopted, so she would love to be adopted with her daughter, Raven, or into a home with another young cat.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
19. Baldur
Adult (3 years 4 months) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Tabby / Mixed (short coat) · 45 mi from Aberdeen








Loki and Baldur recently lost their human dad. These kitties are a cuddly, bonded pair used to small apartment living. Loki and Baldur are neutered, up to date on vaccines, micro-chipped and negative for FeLV/FIV. Baldur is the first to greet you with his sister, Loki close behind. He loves to be brushed and petted. Baldur is VERY playful. It doesn't take much to get him interested in a toy. Currently, the plastic "springs" are his favorite. I find them all over the place. He is also a very easy-going kitty, and loves to be in the same room you are.
Apply to meet them today.
20. Loki
Adult (3 years 4 months) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 45 mi from Aberdeen






Loki and Baldur recently lost their human dad. These kitties are a cuddly, bonded pair used to small apartment living. Loki and Baldur are neutered, up to date on vaccines, micro-chipped and negative for FeLV/FIV. Loki is cautious but friendly. Her brother will greet you first, but she is VERY close behind. Loves to be brushed and petted. She is very much a lady with care-taking instincts with her brother, Baldur. He may have just groomed himself, but she'll come behind as if he missed a spot! She enjoys chasing the little red laser point.
Apply to meet them today.
Rescues and shelters near Aberdeen
The rescues with the most cats listed within 50 miles of Aberdeen.
- Chatham Animal Rescue & EducationPittsboro, NC · 40 cats · 45 mi from Aberdeen
How to adopt from Chatham Animal Rescue & Education
Adoption application, vet check, reference check, home visit, $100 (cat) or $200 (dog).
- Stanly County Humane Society, IncAlbemarle, NC · 31 cats · 46 mi from Aberdeen
How to adopt from Stanly County Humane Society, Inc
An adoption application must be completed before meeting the pets and an adoption contract is required upon approval to adopt. Our adoption fee is usually $150 - $200. This includes all vet work, including shots, altering and heartworm test.
- Cumberland County Animal ControlFayetteville, NC · 25 cats · 33 mi from Aberdeen
- Carolina Animal Rescue And AdoptionSanford, NC · 15 cats · 28 mi from Aberdeen
- Happy Hills Animal FoundationStaley, NC · 5 cats · 46 mi from Aberdeen
Adopting a cat in Aberdeen
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 Aberdeen
How many cats are up for adoption in Aberdeen?
As of October 29, 2026, 116 cats and kittens are listed for adoption within 50 miles of Aberdeen, North Carolina, by 5 rescues and shelters. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a cat in Aberdeen?
The rescues with the most cats near Aberdeen right now are Chatham Animal Rescue & Education (Pittsboro, NC), Stanly County Humane Society, Inc (Albemarle, NC) and Cumberland County Animal Control (Fayetteville, NC). Each cat above has the rescue's phone number and website.
Are there kittens for adoption in Aberdeen?
Yes. 46 kittens are up for adoption within 50 miles of Aberdeen.
How do I adopt a cat in Aberdeen?
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.