Kannapolis, NC

Kid-Friendly Cats for Adoption in Kannapolis, NC: 15 Cats Good with Children

Kid-Friendly Cats up for adoption near Kannapolis, NC

Rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Kannapolis have 15 kid-friendly cats up for adoption. Here are all 15, 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. Chip

Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 16 mi from Kannapolis

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
Adopt Chip fromPiedmont Animal RescueMooresville, NC · listed Oct 10

2. Minnie

Kitten · Female · Domestic Medium Hair / Mixed (long coat) · 16 mi from Kannapolis

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
Adopt Minnie fromPiedmont Animal RescueMooresville, NC · listed Sep 29

3. Sweet Pea

Adult (1 year) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 25 mi from Kannapolis

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
Adopt Sweet Pea fromKiller Kitties RescueOakboro, NC · listed Aug 8

4. Pigtail

Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 16 mi from Kannapolis

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
Adopt Pigtail fromPiedmont Animal RescueMooresville, NC · listed Aug 3

5. Freckle

Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 16 mi from Kannapolis

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
Adopt Freckle fromPiedmont Animal RescueMooresville, NC · listed Jul 31

6. Dipper

Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 16 mi from Kannapolis

From his foster "He is very energetic. Loves attention, getting use to being around dogs. Absolutely loves his wet food. Gets along with cats and kids."Kittens may appear older in person, pictures are typically updated monthly

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Dipper fromPiedmont Animal RescueMooresville, NC · listed Jul 31

7. Clarabelle

Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 16 mi from Kannapolis

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
Adopt Clarabelle fromPiedmont Animal RescueMooresville, NC · listed Jul 26

8. Sherlock

Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 16 mi from Kannapolis

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
Adopt Sherlock fromPiedmont Animal RescueMooresville, NC · listed Jul 22

9. Pearl

Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 16 mi from Kannapolis

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
Adopt Pearl fromPiedmont Animal RescueMooresville, NC · listed Jul 22

10. Rhea

Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 16 mi from Kannapolis

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
Adopt Rhea fromPiedmont Animal RescueMooresville, NC · listed Jun 14

11. Nova

Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 16 mi from Kannapolis

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
Adopt Nova fromPiedmont Animal RescueMooresville, NC · listed Jun 14

12. Stella

Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 16 mi from Kannapolis

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
Adopt Stella fromPiedmont Animal RescueMooresville, NC · listed Jun 14

13. Leo

Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 16 mi from Kannapolis

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
Adopt Leo fromPiedmont Animal RescueMooresville, NC · listed Jun 14

14. Jethro

Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 16 mi from Kannapolis

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
Adopt Jethro fromPiedmont Animal RescueMooresville, NC · listed Jun 14

15. Cleo

Adult · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 16 mi from Kannapolis

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
Adopt Cleo fromPiedmont Animal RescueMooresville, NC · listed May 17

Adopting a cat with children in Kannapolis

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 Kannapolis

Questions about adopting kid-friendly cats in Kannapolis

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

As of October 29, 2026, rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Kannapolis, North Carolina, have 15 kid-friendly cats up for adoption. The list is updated every day.

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

The rescues with the most kid-friendly cats near Kannapolis right now are Piedmont Animal Rescue (Mooresville, NC) and Killer Kitties Rescue (Oakboro, NC). 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.