Winston-Salem, NC

Kid-Friendly Cats for Adoption in Winston-Salem, NC: 30 Cats Good with Children

Kid-Friendly Cats up for adoption near Winston-Salem, NC

Rescues and shelters within 100 miles of Winston-Salem have 93 kid-friendly cats up for adoption. Here are the 30 newest, 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. Charlotte

Senior (12 years) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 53 mi from Winston-Salem

Char/Meck Animal Control was notified by a couple that a cat had shown up at their house. She was scanned for a microchip that came back to the SCHS...from 2015! Unregistered, we have CHARLOTTE back and have caught her up on her vetting. She is a total sweetheart: calm, friendly, but with not many teeth. This, however, does not stop her from eating and she enjoys her meals. She is also four-paw declawed, but doesn't hold that against us. She will make a wonderful lap cat!
The standard adoption fee is $120 cash or $125 debit/credit. This includes feline testing, vaccines, spaying/neutering, micro-chipping and de-worming. You may complete an application to start the adoption process at www.stanlycountyhumanesociety.org, under the 'Adoption' tab. Like us on facebook at Stanly County Humane Society Cats. Thanks for considering adopting a rescue pet!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Charlotte fromStanly County Humane Society, IncAlbemarle, NC · listed Oct 26

2. Shy

Young (6 months) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 53 mi from Winston-Salem

SHY and his siblings showed up at a local home back in June with their mama. While the residents knew they couldn’t keep them, they also couldn’t turn their backs. They fed and cared for them until the SCHS could finally take them in. Shy was nervous upon intake, but has really progressed. He enjoys the catio, and visiting with and getting affection from volunteers. He does great with other cats and is sure to be a good lap warmer.
The standard adoption fee is $120 cash or $125 debit/credit. This includes feline testing, vaccines, spaying/neutering, micro-chipping and de-worming. You may complete an application to start the adoption process at www.stanlycountyhumanesociety.org, under the 'Adoption' tab. Like us on facebook at Stanly County Humane Society Cats. Thanks for considering adopting a rescue pet!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Shy fromStanly County Humane Society, IncAlbemarle, NC · listed Oct 21

3. Sparky

Young (6 months) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 53 mi from Winston-Salem

SPARKY and his siblings showed up at a local home back in June with their mama. While the residents knew they couldn’t keep them, they also couldn’t turn their backs. They fed and cared for them until the SCHS could finally take them in. Sparky was the most social from the start. He likes to hang out with the other cats and enjoys getting lovin's. He'll blossom even more with time.
The standard adoption fee is $120 cash or $125 debit/credit. This includes feline testing, vaccines, spaying/neutering, micro-chipping and de-worming. You may complete an application to start the adoption process at www.stanlycountyhumanesociety.org, under the 'Adoption' tab. Like us on facebook at Stanly County Humane Society Cats. Thanks for considering adopting a rescue pet!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Sparky fromStanly County Humane Society, IncAlbemarle, NC · listed Oct 21

4. Luna

Young (6 months) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 53 mi from Winston-Salem

LUNA and her brothers showed up at a local home back in June with their mama. While the residents knew they couldn’t keep them, they also couldn’t turn their backs. They fed and cared for them until the SCHS could finally take them in. Luna is a little nervous right now, but gentle as can be. She likes to be petted and volunteers are working on getting her over the hump.
The standard adoption fee is $120 cash or $125 debit/credit. This includes feline testing, vaccines, spaying/neutering, micro-chipping and de-worming. You may complete an application to start the adoption process at www.stanlycountyhumanesociety.org, under the 'Adoption' tab. Like us on facebook at Stanly County Humane Society Cats. Thanks for considering adopting a rescue pet!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Luna fromStanly County Humane Society, IncAlbemarle, NC · listed Oct 21

5. Menschie

Adult · Male · Manx / Bobtail / Mixed (short coat) · 41 mi from Winston-Salem

Menschie is the Yiddish word for "good boy", and this Menschie is definitely a good boy. Menschie is a Manx/bobtail mix tuxedo boy. He was found as a stray.
While he can occasionally be startled, for the most part he's very laid back and easy going. He loves people and I've seen someone he's just met be able to pick him up and cuddle him. We hope to learn soon if he's good with other cats.
He is up to date on vaccinations, has been wormed, treated for fleas, neutered, and microchipped. He tested negative for FIV, Felv, and heartworms.
His adoption fee is $95
More photos and video at
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Ym7wzmrYeuFGRtSa6

  • Good with kids
  • House-trained
Adopt Menschie fromTailless Cat RescueLiberty, NC · listed Oct 20

6. Rosalind

Adult · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 94 mi from Winston-Salem

Who's the fairest of them all? Rosalind, of course!With her big, beautiful eyes and fur as pure as snow, this lovely lady is sure to catch the attention of her future forever family! Rosalind has raised her litter of kittens and has officially decided she's ready for her own happily ever after. Now that her babies are weaned, it's finally her turn to be someone's baby! At an estimated 3 years young, Rosalind is a low maintenance gal who enjoys the simple things in life: bird watching from the window, cozy naps on the couch, and, of course, plenty of affection from her favorite people. She's past the crazy kitten stage and ready to settle into a home of her own.If you're looking for a sweet, easygoing companion with plenty of love left to give, Rosalind might just be your fairest match!Adoption fee of $120 includes spay, microchip, vaccines, deworming, FIV/FeLV testing, and flea preventionApply here: https://2pawsup.org/applications/adoption-application/

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Rosalind fromTwo Paws Up NC Shelter RescueRaleigh, NC · listed Oct 15

7. Pistol

Kitten (4 months 8 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Bombay / Mixed (short coat) · 85 mi from Winston-Salem

Pistol is a sweet, playful guy who loves life and love! He loves other cats, especially his besties, Golden Snitch and Pipsqueak! His foster mom doesn’t have a dog, but she is pretty sure this lovey dude will love dogs too. He definitely loves human kids and humans in general!Our favorite Pistol feature is the little white heart on his belly!Pistol would love to live with a family that could give him lots of attention! He loves to play, snuggle, and be around humans. He is a happy, little love machine who even appreciates belly rubs like a dog!Pistol is 4 months old, neutered, dewormed, microchipped, and vaccinated for Rabies, etc.He is being fostered in Monroe, NC, but his foster mom is happy to meet up with adopters:)Email his foster mom, Jill, directly at caretoadopt9@gmail.com with any questions or to request an adoption application.You can also find applications at www.caretoadopt.org.
If not already on caretoadopt.org, please visit www.caretoadopt.org to view the complete pet profile.

Read more about Pistol

Applications to adopt are found on this website as well. To speed up the adoption process, completed applications may be emailed to caretoadopt@gmail.com.
* Breeds are our best guess based on experience and research. *
All cats receive a distemper vaccine, rabies vaccine, dewormer, FELV/FIV combo test, and are spayed/neutered through CARE.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Pistol fromCullen's Archangel RescuE, Inc.Lexington, SC · listed Oct 14

8. G. Snitch

Kitten (4 months 17 days) · Male · Domestic Medium Hair / Bombay / Mixed (medium coat) · 85 mi from Winston-Salem

Meet Golden Snitch!Four months old. Professional cuddler. Former roadside fugitive.G Snitch wasn’t exactly looking for a home when he was found. He was a small feral kitten found in the middle of a busy road, and thankfully someone decided his tiny life was worth stopping for.(Yep, that’s me - his foster mom!I knew he was he was special when I looked down at him on the road, and he looked into my eyes and, I mean, deep into my eyes!)At first, G Snitch wasn’t convinced this whole “human” thing was going to work out.In fact, it took 19 DAYS before he finally purred.NINETEEN. DAYS. (My 8-year-old daughter got the first purr)But once he figured out that humans could mean soft beds, a full belly, gentle scratches, cuddles, and feeling safe...

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well, G Snitch completely changed his mind.Now?He’s a sweet, quiet, cuddly little guy who loves hanging out with people, his kitty friends, and soaking up the good life he almost never got the chance to experience.He still looks deep in my eyes, but I no longer see his eyes swimming in fear! He is happy and content and brave!G. Snitch is ready for the next chapter — a forever home where he never has to wonder where his next safe place will be.Because this boy has already learned something important:Sometimes getting snatched off the road is the best thing that can ever happen to you.G. Snitch is 4 months old, neutered, dewormed, and vaccinated for Rabies, etc.He is being fostered in Monroe, NC, but foster mom is happy to meet up with adopters:)You can email his foster mom, Jill, directly at caretoadopt9@gmail.com with any questions or to get an adoption application.Applications can also be found at www.caretoadopt.org.
If not already on caretoadopt.org, please visit www.caretoadopt.org to view the complete pet profile. Applications to adopt are found on this website as well. To speed up the adoption process, completed applications may be emailed to caretoadopt@gmail.com.
* Breeds are our best guess based on experience and research. *
All cats receive a distemper vaccine, rabies vaccine, dewormer, FELV/FIV combo test, and are spayed/neutered through CARE.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt G. Snitch fromCullen's Archangel RescuE, Inc.Lexington, SC · listed Oct 14

9. Chip

Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 51 mi from Winston-Salem

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

10. Bluey

Kitten (2 months 12 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 74 mi from Winston-Salem

Meet Bluey, the happiest of the "Bluey" litter. This sweet little girl is loves to play. She will make a toy out of everything, including your shoe strings, pencil, laundry basket...everything has a toy quality. There is no lack of entertainment with Bluey in the room. Like here siblings, she will greet you at the door and loves attention. Bluey loves to chase her sister and tackle her brothers all while snagging the toy. Bluey is very friendly. She loves a good snuggle when it's nap time. .

Bluey is up to date on vaccines, litter box trained, and kid friendly. Bluey's adoption fee is $75 or grab two kittens for best buds forever for $125.

Read more about Bluey

Apply for Bluey or other adoptable pets at apsofpc.org.

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

11. Chilli

Kitten (2 months 12 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 74 mi from Winston-Salem

Meet Chilli, the dalmation of the "Bluey" litter. This sweet little girl is so unique. She is super sweet and playful. Like here siblings, she will greet you at the door and loves attention. Chilli loves to chase her sister and tackle her brother before snuggling up for a big nap. Chilli is super soft and enjoys being held for snuggles.

Chilli is up to date on vaccines, litter box trained, and kid friendly. Chilli's adoption fee is $75 or grab two kittens for best buds forever for $125.

Apply for Chilli or other adoptable pets at apsofpc.org.

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

12. Bingo

Kitten (2 months 12 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 74 mi from Winston-Salem

Meet Bingo, the smallest of the "Bluey" litter. This sweet little boy will let you carry him around all day. He will greet you at the door and genuinely enjoys your company. Bingo loves to sit back and watch his siblings playing before he decides to join in. I think he is planning his attack for the best chance at getting the toy. He loves to play with his siblings, loves attention, and snuggles.

Bingo is up to date on vaccines, litter box trained, and kid friendly. Bingo's fee is $75 or grab two kittens for best buds forever for $125.

Apply for Bingo or other adoptable pets at apsofpc.org.

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

13. Bandit

Kitten (2 months 12 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 74 mi from Winston-Salem

Meet Bandit, the biggest of the "Bluey" litter. This sweet little boy loves to snuggle and will follow you around everywhere. He has such a cute mustache and two white splotches on his back. Bandit loves to play with his siblings, loves to eat, and loves attention.

Bandit is up to date on vaccines, litter box trained, and kid friendly. Bandit's fee is $75 or grab two kittens for best buds forever for $125.

See Bandit and other adoptable pets at apsofpc.org.

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

14. Xaden

Kitten (2 months 15 days) · Male · Domestic Medium Hair / Mixed (medium coat) · 53 mi from Winston-Salem

Imagine moving into a new home and getting a built-in cat (plus kittens)!
It happens. People move and abandon their pets. Luckily, XADEN and his siblings were taken in by the new resident and cared for until they were weaned.
They are healthy, chunky monkeys and all are acclimating well. They're out and about exploring and playing. The standard adoption fee is $120 cash or $125 debit/credit. This includes feline testing, vaccines, spaying/neutering, micro-chipping and de-worming. Please complete an adoption application at www.stanlycountyhumanesociety.org, under the 'Adoption' tab. Like us on facebook at Stanly County Humane Society Cats. Thanks for considering adopting a rescue pet!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Xaden fromStanly County Humane Society, IncAlbemarle, NC · listed Oct 7

15. Violet

Kitten (2 months 17 days) · Female · Domestic Medium Hair / Mixed (medium coat) · 53 mi from Winston-Salem

Imagine moving into a new home and getting a built-in cat (plus kittens)!
It happens. People move and abandon their pets. Luckily, VIOLET and her siblings were taken in by the new resident and cared for until they were weaned.
They are healthy, chunky monkeys and all are acclimating well. They're out and about exploring and playing. The standard adoption fee is $120 cash or $125 debit/credit. This includes feline testing, vaccines, spaying/neutering, micro-chipping and de-worming. Please complete an adoption application at www.stanlycountyhumanesociety.org, under the 'Adoption' tab. Like us on facebook at Stanly County Humane Society Cats. Thanks for considering adopting a rescue pet!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Violet fromStanly County Humane Society, IncAlbemarle, NC · listed Oct 7

16. Riddock

Kitten (2 months 17 days) · Male · Domestic Medium Hair / Mixed (medium coat) · 53 mi from Winston-Salem

Imagine moving into a new home and getting a built-in cat (plus kittens)!
It happens. People move and abandon their pets. Luckily, RIDDOCK and his siblings were taken in by the new resident and cared for until they were weaned.
They are healthy, chunky monkeys and all are acclimating well. They're out and about exploring and playing. The standard adoption fee is $120 cash or $125 debit/credit. This includes feline testing, vaccines, spaying/neutering, micro-chipping and de-worming. Please complete an adoption application at www.stanlycountyhumanesociety.org, under the 'Adoption' tab. Like us on facebook at Stanly County Humane Society Cats. Thanks for considering adopting a rescue pet!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Riddock fromStanly County Humane Society, IncAlbemarle, NC · listed Oct 7

17. Rhiannon

Kitten (2 months 17 days) · Female · Domestic Medium Hair / Mixed (medium coat) · 53 mi from Winston-Salem

Imagine moving into a new home and getting a built-in cat (plus kittens)!
It happens. People move and abandon their pets. Luckily, RHIANNON and her siblings were taken in by the new resident and cared for until they were weaned.
They are healthy, chunky monkeys and all are acclimating well. They're out and about exploring and playing. The standard adoption fee is $120 cash or $125 debit/credit. This includes feline testing, vaccines, spaying/neutering, micro-chipping and de-worming. Please complete an adoption application at www.stanlycountyhumanesociety.org, under the 'Adoption' tab. Like us on facebook at Stanly County Humane Society Cats. Thanks for considering adopting a rescue pet!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Rhiannon fromStanly County Humane Society, IncAlbemarle, NC · listed Oct 7

18. Dane

Kitten (2 months 17 days) · Male · Domestic Medium Hair / Mixed (medium coat) · 53 mi from Winston-Salem

Imagine moving into a new home and getting a built-in cat (plus kittens)!
It happens. People move and abandon their pets. Luckily, DANE and his siblings were taken in by the new resident and cared for until they were weaned.
They are healthy, chunky monkeys and all are acclimating well. They're out and about exploring and playing. The standard adoption fee is $120 cash or $125 debit/credit. This includes feline testing, vaccines, spaying/neutering, micro-chipping and de-worming. Please complete an adoption application at www.stanlycountyhumanesociety.org, under the 'Adoption' tab. Like us on facebook at Stanly County Humane Society Cats. Thanks for considering adopting a rescue pet!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Dane fromStanly County Humane Society, IncAlbemarle, NC · listed Oct 7

19. Tasha

Adult · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 94 mi from Winston-Salem

Meet Tasha — a little girl who has been through far more than any cat should have to endure, and somehow came through it still believing that people are wonderful.When Tasha arrived at the shelter, she was suffering from bladder stones that had likely been causing her pain and discomfort for months. She also had a severe, untreated urinary tract infection that was likely responsible for the stones forming in the first place. Despite feeling absolutely miserable, Tasha was nothing but sweet. The shelter staff fell in love with her and advocated hard to get her the help she desperately needed.We brought Tasha into rescue and were able to get her into surgery just a couple of days later.

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Fourteen bladder stones were removed, and her bladder was filled with pus from the infection. Unfortunately, her troubles weren't quite over. Five days after her first surgery, her bladder sutures failed to hold, causing a life-threatening complication that required an emergency second surgery. Tasha came frighteningly close to losing her life.But this little girl is a fighter.It has now been two weeks since her second surgery, and Tasha is doing wonderfully. She is healed, happy, comfortable, and no longer experiencing the pain that had been her normal for so long. She is now on a special prescription diet to help prevent future bladder stones, and we are committed to keeping her healthy and giving her the happy life she deserves.And what does Tasha think about all of this? Mostly, she thinks people should be paying attention to her.This girl LOVES butt scritches and will happily roll over and over again to make sure you don't stop. She adores attention and affection, and despite everything she's been through, she has remained one of the sweetest cats you could ever meet.Tasha didn't get the easy start she deserved. She spent months hurting, survived two major surgeries, and came terrifyingly close to dying. Now she's ready for the part of her story she has been waiting for: a loving forever home where she can finally be spoiled, comfortable, and adored.If you're looking for a sweet, affectionate girl who will happily trade endless butt scritches for endless love, Tasha may be your girl.Adoption fee of $120 includes spay, microchip, vaccines, deworming, FIV/FeLV testing, and flea preventionApply here: https://2pawsup.org/applications/adoption-application/

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
  • Special needs
Adopt Tasha fromTwo Paws Up NC Shelter RescueRaleigh, NC · listed Oct 6

20. Minnie

Kitten · Female · Domestic Medium Hair / Mixed (long coat) · 51 mi from Winston-Salem

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

21. Spunky & Hurricane

Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Tabby (short coat) · 41 mi from Winston-Salem

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Spunky (mom) and her son Hurricane came into care in mid-July, 2026. Spunky had shown up on her foster parents porch as a starving kitten in May, 2026. She was so small, no one imagined that she had kittens until she was spayed 5/29/26. She was released to her home territory following her surgery and continued to come for meals at the foster yard until a rain storm in July drove the little family to a neighbor’s porch. Spunky and her three kittens were captured and moved inside. Despite living outside for a long period, Spunky was never feral. The foster parents have been able to assemble a team of volunteers to help handle the kittens so they are also social.

Hurricane is a brown tabby male who looks just like his mother. He has always been very attached to her. This attachment was evident even when he had two siblings with which to play. The siblings have gone on to successful adoptions in the past few weeks. It is our opinion that Spunky and Hurricane should remain together.

Spunky and Hurricane live with 4 other cats and get along well with everyone. Their favorite place to be is on a cat tree looking out on the woods where they used to live but they have not tried to leave the house at all. They play with each other and with a very active 3 year old cat in the foster home. Favorite toys include a laser pen, springs, and small catnip mice. It’s been really fun to see Spunky enjoy toys that she probably never experienced before.

Neither Spunky nor Hurricane are particularly cuddly but they like to be in the same space with their foster parents. If she weren’t named Spunky early in her rescue, she would be named Perfection. She truly is the perfect cat! She is quiet, keeps a regular schedule, uses the litter box perfectly and took wonderful care of her kittens. Hurricane is a wonderfully playful youngster who enjoys toys, the scratching posts, climbing furniture and sleeping on any item of clothing that is left on the bed. Both are addicted to catnip and will roll around with any item that contains it.

If you are looking for a pair of young cats with whom to share your space, these two are a great choice. They are calm, attached to humans that they know, and really easy to care for. They eat and spend the night in the bathroom they have always used. They spend their days in the house with the other cats playing chase and napping. Although they have not been exposed to children or dogs, they are calm enough that these should not be a problem.

Both Spunky and Hurricane are fully vaccinated, spay/neutered, microchipped and ready for adoption.

They are located in Greensboro NC.

To adopt please send an application at http://https://www.triadcat.org/application

The pet listed is not a part of or associated with Tailless Cat Rescue. The information listed for each animal was provided by individual caregivers and was not generated or verified by TCR. TCR makes no representations related to these animals and bears no responsibility for any adoptions or contacts made from this listing.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
  • Adopt together
Adopt Spunky & Hurricane fromTailless Cat RescueLiberty, NC · listed Sep 27Courtesy listing: Spunky & Hurricane's family is rehoming them through this rescue.

22. Hershey

Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 34 mi from Winston-Salem

Hershey is an adorable 8 week old DSH kitten, he is black with these adorable brown spots behind his ears.

His favorite activity is being snuggled. Hershey is good with children and cautious but not very scared of dogs. His foster mom has some big dogs so I would say he is very brave.

He loves people and wants to be wherever you are. If you are looking for the perfect kitty then here he is!!!!

Please fill out an application from our website if you would like to meet him.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Hershey fromSurry Animal RescueMount Airy, NC · listed Sep 26

23. Hedgewig

Kitten (3 months 1 day) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 53 mi from Winston-Salem

HEDGEWIG’s mom was apparently hit by a car; the homeowner found her babies in the ditch. It was touch and go for Hedgewig because it was discovered the kittens had hookworms. With care from a vet and a great foster mom, this little guy has made a wonderful recovery. He’s playful, energetic and enjoying all there is to being a goofy kitten. He's a snuggle bug and enjoys other cats. Please submit an adoption application at
stanlycountyhumanesociety.org.
The standard adoption fee is $120 cash or $125 debit/credit. This includes feline testing, vaccines, spaying/neutering, micro-chipping and de-worming. Like us on facebook at Stanly County Humane Society Cats. Thanks for considering adopting a rescue pet!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Hedgewig fromStanly County Humane Society, IncAlbemarle, NC · listed Sep 23

24. Wren

Kitten (2 months 23 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 53 mi from Winston-Salem

A litter of five was unplanned, but, thankfully, they were kept inside and cared for until the SCHS could take them in. All are a little shy right now with a new environment, but it will take no time at all to get them over the hump. They’re being handled by SCHS volunteers, are eating well and they enjoy their banana hammock. Submit an adoption application at

stanlycountyhumanesociety.org

Read more about Wren

to get approved.
The standard adoption fee is $120 cash or $125 debit/credit. This includes feline testing, vaccines, spaying/neutering, micro-chipping and de-worming. Like us on facebook at Stanly County Humane Society Cats. Thanks for considering adopting a rescue pet!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Wren fromStanly County Humane Society, IncAlbemarle, NC · listed Sep 23

25. River

Kitten (1 month 25 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 53 mi from Winston-Salem

A litter of five was unplanned, but, thankfully, they were kept inside and cared for until the SCHS could take them in. All are a little shy right now with a new environment, but it will take no time at all to get them over the hump. They’re being handled by SCHS volunteers, are eating well and they enjoy their banana hammock. Submit an adoption application at

stanlycountyhumanesociety.org

Read more about River

to get approved.
The standard adoption fee is $120 cash or $125 debit/credit. This includes feline testing, vaccines, spaying/neutering, micro-chipping and de-worming. Like us on facebook at Stanly County Humane Society Cats. Thanks for considering adopting a rescue pet!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt River fromStanly County Humane Society, IncAlbemarle, NC · listed Sep 23

26. Phoenix

Kitten (1 month 25 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 53 mi from Winston-Salem

A litter of five was unplanned, but, thankfully, they were kept inside and cared for until the SCHS could take them in. All are a little shy right now with a new environment, but it will take no time at all to get them over the hump. They’re being handled by SCHS volunteers, are eating well and they enjoy their banana hammock. Submit an adoption application at

stanlycountyhumanesociety.org

Read more about Phoenix

to get approved.
The standard adoption fee is $120 cash or $125 debit/credit. This includes feline testing, vaccines, spaying/neutering, micro-chipping and de-worming. Like us on facebook at Stanly County Humane Society Cats. Thanks for considering adopting a rescue pet!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Phoenix fromStanly County Humane Society, IncAlbemarle, NC · listed Sep 23

27. Oscar

Young (1 year) · Male · Domestic Medium Hair / Mixed (medium coat) · 9 mi from Winston-Salem

Oscar was found trapped in a garbage bend. He had been there for awhile because you see all his bones. Since being in rescue he has gained his weight back and made himself right at home. He loves sleeping on my bed and being rubbed. I don’t think his former home ever played with him because he was confused by cat toys. He is gorgeous medium hair blue cat with the most mesmerizing yellow eyes. He is tall and sleek…could have been a super model. Although he is ok with my other cats I think he would prefer to be the only one. He gets a little bossy with my older cats but really liked the foster kitten Presley. He has been completely vetted and combo tested negative. He is believed to be around 1-2 yrs old.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Oscar fromSt. Furever Freedom Animal RescueRural Hall, NC · listed Sep 22

28. Zahli

Kitten (3 months 26 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 53 mi from Winston-Salem

ZAHLI was diagnosed with Glaucoma in her right eye. While vets hoped to wait until she was a little bigger to remove it, it was on the verge of rupturing so surgery was done. One of the SCHS' great foster moms stepped up to care for Zahli through her recovery and now she's ready for her forever home. This easygoing, affectionate girl loves other cats, dogs and people. She enjoys being carried around like the princess that she is and she sleeps with her foster parents at night.
The standard adoption fee is $120 cash or $125 debit/credit. This includes feline testing, vaccines, spaying/neutering, micro-chipping and de-worming. Like us on facebook at Stanly County Humane Society Cats. Thanks for considering adopting a rescue pet!
Please submit an adoption application at
stanlycountyhumanesociety.org.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Zahli fromStanly County Humane Society, IncAlbemarle, NC · listed Sep 21

29. Sable

Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 74 mi from Winston-Salem

Meet Sable! ❤️

Sable is a 19-week-old, 5-pound tuxedo sweetheart with a BIG purr and an even bigger heart! This affectionate little lovebug adores cuddles, snuggling beside you, and showering you with head-to-toe affection.

She’s wonderfully laid-back, incredibly patient with children, and gets along beautifully with other cats. Her favorite hobby? Chasing soft little balls and proudly carrying them around in her mouth!

Already spayed, Sable is ready to find her forever family!

Sweet, playful, and endlessly loving, she’s sure to purr her way right into your heart! ❤️

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

30. Pavarotti

Young (2 months 5 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / American Shorthair / Mixed (short coat) · 64 mi from Winston-Salem

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

Adopting a cat with children in Winston-Salem

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 Winston-Salem

Questions about adopting kid-friendly cats in Winston-Salem

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

As of October 29, 2026, rescues and shelters within 100 miles of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, have 93 kid-friendly cats up for adoption. The list is updated every day.

Where can I adopt a kid-friendly cat in Winston-Salem?

The rescues with the most kid-friendly cats near Winston-Salem right now are Stanly County Humane Society, Inc (Albemarle, NC), Animal Protection Society of Person County (Roxboro, NC) and Tailless Cat Rescue (Liberty, 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.