Dog-Friendly Cats for Adoption in Gastonia, NC: 27 Cats Good with Dogs
By Cats of the Day · Updated

Rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Gastonia have 27 dog-friendly cats up for adoption. Here are all 27, 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 dogs, so they're a good fit if you already share your home with one.
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1. Garfield
Young · Male · Domestic Short Hair · 46 mi from Gastonia


If you are interested in adopting this animal please fill out an application at heartofthefoothills.org/adopt. You can email us at adopt@heartofthefoothills.org
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
2. Chip
Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 28 mi from Gastonia




From his foster "Chip loves people and wants to be held, he's extremely friendly. He has an absolute gorgeous face and eyes which doesn't show in the picture but in person he is stunning! Chip plays all day long and never run out of energy and is also full of kitten love. Warm and cuddly little guy."Kittens may appear older in person, pictures are typically updated monthly
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
3. Minnie
Kitten · Female · Domestic Medium Hair / Mixed (long coat) · 28 mi from Gastonia


From her foster "Miss Minnie Mouse is the absolute sweetest kitty! She loves everyone and is always open to snuggles and purrs, and she's an amazing playmate for other cats. She is very friendly, even with the dog, and will be the first to greet you when you walk in the door!"Kittens may appear older in person, pictures are typically updated monthly
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
4. Stripe
Kitten · Male · Tuxedo (short coat) · 46 mi from Gastonia


Stripe is a male tuxedo kitten, born on June 22, 2026. He is feisty, very playful, full of energy and full of spunk. He loves his twin brother Crow and they are very bonded. He loves to be held and as soon as you pick him up he starts to purr. He loves to play with his toys and is great around children, small dogs and other cats. Indoor cat only! The adoption fee for both is $112.50. This covers the cost of spay/neuter, PVR, Rabies, flea, tick, ear mite and worm treatment. To adopt, you need to first fill out an application. Go to:
https://rutherfordcountyhumanesociety.org/cat-adoption-application/
Read more about Stripe
We are located in Western North Carolina. Optional transport is weekly. After your application is approved, we will contact you regarding cost and delivery if you so desire.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
5. Crow
Kitten · Male · Tuxedo (short coat) · 46 mi from Gastonia



Crow is a male tuxedo kitten, born on June 22, 2026. He is a sweet boy who loves to cuddle. He loves to play with children, and he is good with small dogs. But most of all he loves to play with his twin brother Stripe. They are very bonded. Indoor cat only! The adoption fee for both is $112.50. This covers the cost of spay/neuter, PVR, Rabies, flea, tick, ear mite and worm treatment. To adopt, you need to first fill out an application. Go to:
https://rutherfordcountyhumanesociety.org/cat-adoption-application/
Read more about Crow
We are located in Western North Carolina. Optional transport is weekly. After your application is approved, we will contact you regarding cost and delivery if you so desire.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
6. Trixie Lou
Kitten · Female · Torbie (short coat) · 46 mi from Gastonia




Trixie Lou is a lovely torbie kitten, born on May 10, 2026. She is a very sweet, loving cat that likes to cuddle and does not mind being held. She wants to snuggle and be close. She loves toys and playing. She likes my dog and gets along with other cats. Indoor cat only. The adoption fee is $75. This covers the cost of spay/neuter, PVR, Rabies, flea, tick, ear mite and worm treatment. To adopt, you need to first fill out an application. Go to:
https://rutherfordcountyhumanesociety.org/cat-adoption-application/
Read more about Trixie Lou
We are located in Western North Carolina. Optional transport is weekly. After your application is approved, we will contact you regarding cost and delivery if you so desire.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
7. Tabitha
Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 46 mi from Gastonia




Tabitha is a female bottle-raised gray and white kitten, born on May 9, 2026. She is looking for her forever home. She is very sweet, loving, playful, and loves attention. She is litter box trained. Great with other cats and dogs. Tabitha Is up to date on vaccines. Playmates include Jacob, Gloria, Lori and Sam. Indoor cat only! The adoption fee is $75. This covers the cost of spay/neuter, PVR, Rabies, flea, tick, ear mite and worm treatment. To adopt, you need to first fill out an application. Go to:
https://rutherfordcountyhumanesociety.org/cat-adoption-application/
We are located in Western North Carolina. Optional transport is weekly. After your application is approved, we will contact you regarding cost and delivery if you so desire.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
8. Sam
Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 46 mi from Gastonia


Sam is a black female bottle raised kitten, born on May 10, 2026. She is looking for her forever home. She is very sweet, loving, playful, and loves attention. She is litter box trained. Great with other cats and dogs. Sam Is up to date on vaccines. Playmates include Jacob, Gloria, Tabitha, and Lori. Indoor cat only! The adoption fee is $75. This covers the cost of spay/neuter, PVR, Rabies, flea, tick, ear mite and worm treatment. To adopt, you need to first fill out an application. Go to:
https://rutherfordcountyhumanesociety.org/cat-adoption-application/
We are located in Western North Carolina. Optional transport is weekly. After your application is approved, we will contact you regarding cost and delivery if you so desire.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
9. Jacob
Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 46 mi from Gastonia




Jacob is a black-and-white male bottle raised kitten, born on May 9, 2026. He is looking for his forever home. He is very sweet, loving playful, and loves attention. He is litter box trained. Great with other cats and dogs. Jacob Is up to date on vaccines. Playmates include Gloria, Tabitha, and Lori and Sam. Indoor cat only! The adoption fee is $75. This covers the cost of spay/neuter, PVR, Rabies, flea, tick, ear mite and worm treatment. To adopt, you need to first fill out an application. Go to:
https://rutherfordcountyhumanesociety.org/cat-adoption-application/
We are located in Western North Carolina. Optional transport is weekly. After your application is approved, we will contact you regarding cost and delivery if you so desire
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
10. Gloria
Kitten (5 months 15 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 46 mi from Gastonia


Gloria is a female bottle-raised black-and-white kitten, born on May 9, 2026. She is looking for her forever home. She is very sweet, loving, playful, and loves attention. She is litter box trained. Great with other cats and dogs. Gloria Is up to date on vaccines. Playmates include Jacob, Tabitha, Lori and Sam. Indoor cat only! The adoption fee is $75. This covers the cost of spay/neuter, PVR, Rabies, flea, tick, ear mite and worm treatment. To adopt, you need to first fill out an application. Go to:
https://rutherfordcountyhumanesociety.org/cat-adoption-application/
Read more about Gloria
We are located in Western North Carolina. Optional transport is weekly. After your application is approved, we will contact you regarding cost and delivery if you so desire.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
11. Cole
Kitten (4 months 4 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 48 mi from Gastonia






Our adoption fee is $150 and includes deworming , status current on flea/tick prevention , three FVRCP vaccines ( feline distemper) , rabies , spay/neuter and microchip. Our felines are also tested for feline immunodeficiency virus and feline leukemia. To inquire about this kitty and schedule a visit please request an adoption application by emailing killerkittiesrescue_adoptions@yahoo.com with cat’s name in subject line. Our kittens are ready to go to new homes at 8 weeks of age ( check DOB ) but can be pre-adopted . Request an application to start the process.
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
12. Sweet Pea
Adult (1 year) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 48 mi from Gastonia




Our adoption fee is $200 and includes deworming , status current on flea/tick prevention , three FVRCP vaccines ( feline distemper) , rabies , spay/neuter and microchip. Our felines are also tested for feline immunodeficiency virus and feline leukemia. To inquire about this kitty and schedule a visit please request an adoption application by emailing killerkittiesrescue_adoptions@yahoo.com with cat’s name in subject line. Our kittens are ready to go to new homes at 8 weeks of age ( check DOB ) but can be pre-adopted . Request an application to start the process.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
13. Pigtail
Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 28 mi from Gastonia




From her foster "Pigtail is sweet & petite. Her and her sister Pearl are almost identical! A little shyer than her siblings but still very affectionate. Plays well with all the fosters and all the toys."Kittens may appear older in person, pictures are typically updated monthly
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
14. Flounder
Young · Male · Domestic Short Hair · 46 mi from Gastonia




If you are interested in adopting this animal please fill out an application at heartofthefoothills.org/adopt. You can email us at adopt@heartofthefoothills.org
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
15. Zig
Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 28 mi from Gastonia


Info coming soon! Loves puppies!Come meet me at Pet Supermarket in Mooresville! Kittens may appear older in person, pictures are typically updated monthly
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
16. Freckle
Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 28 mi from Gastonia



From her foster "Freckle is a tiny little thing with a big personality! Very spoiled, loves attention and wants to be with you especially if you have food. Gets along with all her siblings and older cats in the fosters care. Smallest of litter but friendliest"Kittens may appear older in person, pictures are typically updated monthly
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
17. Clarabelle
Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 28 mi from Gastonia



From her foster "Clarabelle is an adorable cat-cow who loves loves loves to snuggle, whether it's with her favorite humans or in a kitty pile. She is always happy and purrs 24/7. Clarabelle loves to play with her siblings, but her favorite thing to do is play with the pipe cleaners she mysteriously found."Kittens may appear older in person, pictures are typically updated monthly
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
18. Sherlock
Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 28 mi from Gastonia


From his foster "Sherlock will fit into any home instantly! Extremely handsome and he knows it. Plays well with all the fosters but especially loving to his brother Jethro!"Kittens may appear older in person, pictures are typically updated monthly
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
19. Pearl
Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 28 mi from Gastonia


From her foster "Looks identical to her sister and Mom! Friendly sweet & lovable."Kittens may appear older in person, pictures are typically updated monthly
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
20. Honey
Adult (1 year 5 months) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 48 mi from Gastonia



Our adoption fee is $200 and includes deworming , status current on flea/tick prevention , three FVRCP vaccines ( feline distemper) , rabies , spay/neuter and microchip. Our felines are also tested for feline immunodeficiency virus and feline leukemia. To inquire about this kitty and schedule a visit please request an adoption application by emailing killerkittiesrescue_adoptions@yahoo.com with cat’s name in subject line. Our kittens are ready to go to new homes at 8 weeks of age ( check DOB ) but can be pre-adopted . Request an application to start the process.
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
21. Rhea
Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 28 mi from Gastonia




From her foster "Rhea is the queen of the castle and always wants to be up high so she can see everything happening. She loves to be on your lap (or shoulder) . She is very affectionate and playful. She loves our dog and plays well with our toddlers. She loves to climb so would love her new home to have plenty of places to climb and observe."Kittens may appear older in person, pictures are typically updated monthly
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
22. Nova
Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 28 mi from Gastonia




From her foster "Nova is a super sweet and sassy girl who loves to play with her siblings. She spends her day sleeping in her cat bed looking out the window. She is great with our 60 lb dog and not at all scared of our toddlers. She is very affectionate and loves to sit on your lap."Kittens may appear older in person, pictures are typically updated monthly
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
23. Stella
Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 28 mi from Gastonia




From her foster "Stella is pretty relaxed and on the shy side. She loves to play and lounge around. She is not scared of our dog or the babies. She is very sweet and loves to snuggle! She looks just like her mama and the two of them still have a very close bond."Kittens may appear older in person, pictures are typically updated monthly
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
24. Leo
Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 28 mi from Gastonia




From his foster "Leo is the all black male kitten. He is missing the toes on one of this back paws so he walk with a slight limp but it does not slow him down!! He is very playful and loves to climb on the cat tree.I can't even get a picture of Leo by himself he just loves to be with someone all the time. He absolutely adores our dog and loves affection. He does have eosinophilic granuloma complex, also known as rodent ulcers. We are working to pinpoint what is causing the allergic reaction so that we can try to prevent further ulcers. He is the sweetest boy and loves to play with our toddlers as well." Rodent ulcers are not contagious and thankfully they are typically not painful. For additional info on rodent ulcers check out this article: https://www.thesprucepets.com/rodent-ulcers-in-cats-5093328 Kittens may appear older in person, pictures are typically updated monthly
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
25. Jethro
Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 28 mi from Gastonia


From his foster "Jethro, happy little fellow who loves to play! Loves to be with you & loves his brother Sherlock! "Kittens may appear older in person, pictures are typically updated monthly
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
26. Tatelynn
Adult · Female · Domestic Long Hair / Mixed (long coat) · 28 mi from Gastonia




Tatelynn is super sweet and loves to be held & doted over!-She is super affectionate and will greet anyone who offers their hand for pets!-She regularly seeks out lap time!- She can be playful and enjoys using playing with a cat wand!- She has been okay with our dog, but she does not like dogs running up on her
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
27. Cleo
Adult · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 28 mi from Gastonia




From her foster "Cleo "mama" as we like to call her. Has really come out of her shell since she isn't having to actively raise her babies anymore. She has become my shadow and follows me around the house all day. She loves to play with her babies and tolerates our 60 lb dog but does not love him by any means, she has zero reaction to our other cat even around her kittens. We have twin toddlers and she just avoids them. She is very slow to accept change but since I won her over she is extremely sweet and affectionate."
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
Bringing a cat home to your dog
Tell the rescue about your dog: their size, age and energy. A cat who has lived with a calm dog may still be nervous around a bouncy puppy.
Introduce them slowly. Keep the cat in a room of their own for the first few days, swap bedding so they get used to each other's scent, and then let them meet with the dog on a leash.
Make sure the cat can always get somewhere the dog can't reach, and keep the litter box and food bowls out of the dog's way.
Rescues with dog-friendly cats near Gastonia
- Piedmont Animal RescueMooresville, NC · 15 dog-friendly cats above
- Rutherford County Humane SocietyRutherfordton, NC · 7 dog-friendly cats above
- Killer Kitties RescueOakboro, NC · 3 dog-friendly cats above
- Heart of the Foothills Animal RescueRutherfordton, NC · 2 dog-friendly cats above
Questions about adopting dog-friendly cats in Gastonia
How many dog-friendly cats are up for adoption in Gastonia?
As of October 29, 2026, rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Gastonia, North Carolina, have 27 dog-friendly cats up for adoption. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a dog-friendly cat in Gastonia?
The rescues with the most dog-friendly cats near Gastonia right now are Piedmont Animal Rescue (Mooresville, NC), Rutherford County Humane Society (Rutherfordton, NC) and Killer Kitties Rescue (Oakboro, NC). Each cat above has the rescue's phone number and website.
How do I introduce a cat to my dog?
Slowly. Give the cat a room of their own for a few days, let them get used to each other's scent first, then let them meet with the dog on a leash, rewarding calm behavior. Always give the cat an escape route.
Listings are updated daily. Rescues are responsible for their own listings; a cat may have been adopted since this page was updated.