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Adult Cats for Adoption in Fayetteville, NC: 16 Grown-Up Cats Looking for a Home

Adult Cats up for adoption near Fayetteville, NC

Rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Fayetteville have 44 adult cats up for adoption. Here are the 16 newest, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.

Adult cats usually wait longer for homes than kittens, but their personalities are already settled, so you know just what you're getting: a lap cat, a chatterbox or an independent explorer.

1. Minnie

Adult (20 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed · 49 mi from Fayetteville

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
Adopt Minnie fromChatham Animal Rescue & EducationPittsboro, NC · listed Oct 15Courtesy listing: Minnie's family is rehoming her through this rescue.

2. Willow

Adult · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 49 mi from Fayetteville

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
Adopt Willow fromChatham Animal Rescue & EducationPittsboro, NC · listed Sep 20Courtesy listing: Willow's family is rehoming her through this rescue.

3. Lucky

Adult · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 49 mi from Fayetteville

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
Adopt Lucky fromChatham Animal Rescue & EducationPittsboro, NC · listed Sep 20Courtesy listing: Lucky's family is rehoming him through this rescue.

4. Pavarotti

Young (2 months 5 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / American Shorthair / Mixed (short coat) · 49 mi from Fayetteville

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
Adopt Pavarotti fromChatham Animal Rescue & EducationPittsboro, NC · listed Sep 9

5. Buddy

Young (2 months 17 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / American Shorthair / Mixed (short coat) · 49 mi from Fayetteville

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
Adopt Buddy fromChatham Animal Rescue & EducationPittsboro, NC · listed Sep 9

6. Hickory

Young (2 months 17 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / American Shorthair / Mixed (short coat) · 49 mi from Fayetteville

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
Adopt Hickory fromChatham Animal Rescue & EducationPittsboro, NC · listed Sep 9

7. Willow

Young (2 months 19 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / American Shorthair / Mixed (short coat) · 49 mi from Fayetteville

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
Adopt Willow fromChatham Animal Rescue & EducationPittsboro, NC · listed Sep 9

8. Cypress

Young (2 months 17 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / American Shorthair / Mixed (short coat) · 49 mi from Fayetteville

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
Adopt Cypress fromChatham Animal Rescue & EducationPittsboro, NC · listed Sep 9

9. Fern

Young (2 months 17 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / American Shorthair / Mixed (short coat) · 49 mi from Fayetteville

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

10. Rudy

Young (5 months 1 day) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 49 mi from Fayetteville

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

11. Birdie

Young (1 year 4 months) · Female · Domestic Medium Hair (medium coat) · 49 mi from Fayetteville

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
Adopt Birdie fromChatham Animal Rescue & EducationPittsboro, NC · listed Aug 16

12. Baldur

Adult (3 years 4 months) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Tabby / Mixed (short coat) · 49 mi from Fayetteville

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.

Adopt Baldur fromChatham Animal Rescue & EducationPittsboro, NC · listed Aug 14

13. Loki

Adult (3 years 4 months) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 49 mi from Fayetteville

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.

14. Georgie

Young (1 year 9 months) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 49 mi from Fayetteville

Looking for a very sweet boy who loves belly rubs and snuggles? Georgie is your man! He is as handsome as they come, with a beautiful striped tail, and he is ready to report for best buddy duty. Work from home? He'll make sure you are well supervised throughout, without getting in your way. Work outside of the home? He'll greet you cheerfully when you return and will look forward to hearing all about your day.

Read more about Georgie

Georgie is a wonderfully low-key kind of kitty. He enjoys playing, but he's also a hard core napper. He is easy to pop into a carrier, and everyone at the vet's office marvels at how relaxed he is. With such a cheerful disposition, he just wants to be part of a loving family. Open your home to Georgie and you won't be disappointed.

Georgie is microchipped, neutered, FeLv/FIV negative, and current on all vaccinations. He is litter trained, very good with new people and should be an indoor kitty.

  • Good with cats
Adopt Georgie fromChatham Animal Rescue & EducationPittsboro, NC · listed Jul 28Courtesy listing: Georgie's family is rehoming him through this rescue.

15. Puff

Young (7 months) · Female · American Shorthair (short coat) · 49 mi from Fayetteville

Puff is a beautiful gray tabby with a gentle soul and a curious spirit. She loves to play, especially when there’s a wand toy to chase and catch! Puff is very interactive with her people and will give a meow to get a quick pet throughout the day.

Puff is part of a bonded pair and must be adopted together with her sister, Cream. These two girls are looking for a forever home where they can stay by each other’s side.

Puff is FeLV/FIV negative, spayed, microchipped, and up to date on her vaccines. She’s ready to find the loving forever home she deserves!

Come meet Puff and Cream and see if these sweet sisters are the perfect fit for your family!

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

16. Cream

Young (7 months) · Female · American Shorthair (short coat) · 49 mi from Fayetteville

Cream is a sweet and playful girl with a big personality! She’s quick to pounce on her favorite toys, but she’s just as quick to start purring when she’s picked up for some loving pets. Cream is a lap cat and loves to snuggle up for a nap with her humans.

Cream is bonded with her sister Puff. The sisters need to be adopted together. These loving sisters are playful, affectionate, and sure to bring plenty of fun, companionship, and entertainment to their forever home.

Cream is
negative for FeLV/FIV and up to date on her vaccines. She is spayed and micro-chipped and ready for her forever home.

Read more about Cream

Come meet Cream and Puff to see if they are a good fit for your family!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Cream fromChatham Animal Rescue & EducationPittsboro, NC · listed Jun 8

Why adopt an adult cat in Fayetteville

An adult cat's personality is fully formed, so the rescue can tell you how they are with people, other pets and busy households. Many have lived in foster homes and are used to family life.

Grown cats are calmer and need less supervision than kittens, which suits people who work long hours or have young children.

Rescues with adult cats near Fayetteville

Questions about adopting adult cats in Fayetteville

How many adult cats are up for adoption in Fayetteville?

As of October 29, 2026, rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Fayetteville, North Carolina, have 44 adult cats up for adoption. The list is updated every day.

Where can I adopt an adult cat in Fayetteville?

The rescues with the most adult cats near Fayetteville right now are Chatham Animal Rescue & Education (Pittsboro, NC). Each cat above has the rescue's phone number and website.

Should I adopt an adult cat or a kitten?

It depends on your home. An adult cat's personality is already known and they need less supervision; kittens need more time and training but grow up with your family. The rescues can help you find the right match.

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