Cats for Adoption in Ransom County, ND: 7 Cats Looking for a Home
26 cats and kittens are waiting for homes at 1 rescue or shelter within 50 miles of the middle of Ransom County. Here are 7 of the newest arrivals, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.
Of the cats up for adoption within 50 miles of the middle of Ransom County, 12 young cats, 12 adults and 2 seniors. Most are domestic shorthairs and other mixed breeds, in every color and personality.
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1. Eggroll
Eggroll (7.5 years old)
Eggroll is a dilute tortoiseshell cat with beautiful markings and a silky-soft coat. She is cheerful, friendly, and affectionate, and she enjoys meeting new people. Her gold eye color will quickly lure you in and convince you to make her acquaintance, too. Once you hit it off, you will know that Eggroll is destined to be an easy-going and charming new addition to your home.
OK with Dogs
: Unknown
OK with Cats
: Unknown
OK with Kids
: Unknown
- House-trained
2. Olivia
Olivia (4.5 months old)
Read more about Olivia
Olivia is one of the kittens currently in the shelter. She is shy and gentle, but if you approach her quietly you can pet her neck and shoulders. She loves treats and playing with kittens in her room at the shelter. As you can see, she looks quite glamorous with her long gray coat. Olivia also lived outdoors before she came to the shelter and is used to the company of other cats--another cat friend is highly advised for this kitty.
She would like a quiet, calm home where she can come out of her shell and feel at ease. A home where people aren't going in and out of the house constantly would also be best, as this kitten might be a door dasher.
All kittens need some special play time and socialization from a friendly and patient adopter, and Olivia is no different. Keep in mind that kittens often need to burn off energy and bond with other kittens or good-natured, active adult cats, so consider adopting two if you don't already have a companion at home for Olivia.
OK with Dogs
: Unknown
OK with Cats
: Unknown
OK with Kids
: Unknown
- House-trained
3. Slytherin
Slytherin (8.5 years old)
Slytherin is a large black and white cat with distinctive markings on his face. He has lovely, long white whiskers and soft green eyes. Slytherin is a gentle and at times shy cat who needs to be in a calm home with no other cats. He would love to be a person‘s best friend and one and only. Because he is a larger cat, he likes places where he can stretch out, roll over on his side, and look at you from his sweet upside-down face. Would you have the calm and cozy home where this big boy can be the center of your attention?
OK with Dogs
: Unknown
OK with Cats
: No
OK with Kids
: Unknown
- Only cat
- House-trained
4. Bob
Bob (8 years old)
Bob is a friendly and curious black and white tuxedo cat who wants to know everything you’re doing. He will follow you around and try to help you with your chores like rearranging the cupboard or making coffee. He is very companionable, and he will purr the whole time he is accompanying or helping you. If you hold him, he will knead his paws on you and let you admire his soft, fluffy coat. Bob is a charismatic cat who is ready for a comfortable and settled home where he can get love and give it in return.
OK with Dogs
: Unknown
OK with Cats
: Unknown
OK with Kids
: Unknown
***Adoption pending
- House-trained
5. Roku
Roku (3 years old)
Roku is a sweet black 3-year-old girl and the newest member of our diabetic crew. Her diabetes is managed with low dose of liquid oral medication once a day along with strict diet of Fancy Feast Chicken canned food. Roku is curious, playful, and loves exploring her surroundings, but after her adventures, she always seems to find her way back to a warm lap. She can live with other cats with slow, careful introductions and would make a wonderful companion for someone looking for a sweet, affectionate girl.
OK with Dogs
: Unknown
OK with Cats
: Unknown
OK with Kids
: Unknown
- House-trained
6. Messi
Messi (1 year old)
Read more about Messi
Messi is a handsome buff tabby cat with gold eyes, and he is equal parts leisure and action. When he is asleep or lounging, he looks like a work of art with his calm and beautiful presence. But he is also active enough to need an engaged human to take time with him. Messi has lots of energy and would benefit from play therapy, especially if his adopter could get out the interactive toys for fun sessions twice a day. Messi is keen on treats and would enjoy other boredom busters like food puzzles, too. For nap time, Messi likes to be up high, and he'd love to have cat trees where he can bask, tiger-like, on the upper perches. Messi would thrive in an adult-only home that lets him be as active as he wants to be but also brings out his gentler, affectionate, and relaxed dimensions.
Messi is currently on a medication, but there's potential to wean him off it in a calm home situation.
OK with Dogs
: Unknown
OK with Cats
: Unknown
OK with Kids
: No
- No young kids
- House-trained
7. Mercat
Mercat (7-9 years old)
Read more about Mercat
Mercat’s gray tabby face with green eyes reveals a sedate and calm lady who has been around long enough to know just what she wants: one or two kind people to call her own, a relaxed home with no kids, cats, or dogs, and special sleeping places up on a couch, shelf, or cat tree. She enjoys being petted and brushed, and she will sit beside you, letting you know that she enjoys your nearness. She is slightly hard of hearing and often doesn’t wake up right away when you walk into the room. When she does waken, it’s with a ready hello from her slightly raspy, loud voice, and a quick request for your attention. In her own cute way, she can be downright insistent upon love. And as much as she needs love and approval from her special people, she needs her alone time (aka “beauty sleep”). Please don't overlook this older tabby cat. Other cats may steal the limelight, but Mercat is a steady, calm gal looking for a warm place to land in this world. In an adult-only home that offers the perfect balance between peaceful social time and her necessary “me time,” Mercat will thrive.
Mercat is on lifetime medication for a thyroid condition.
Mercat would be a good cat for seniors.
OK with Dogs
: No
OK with Cats
: No
OK with Kids
: No
- No young kids
- Only cat
- No dogs
- House-trained
Rescues and shelters near Ransom County
The rescues with the most cats listed within 50 miles of the middle of Ransom County.
- Cats Cradle Shelter Inc.Fargo, ND · 26 cats
How to adopt from Cats Cradle Shelter Inc.
http://catscradleshelter.org/CCS/how-to-adopt/ An interview with the executive director is done prior to adoption. Not everyone is approved to adopt. Those that are approved have the cat for a 3 week trial period, where they can return cat and get a refund. Beyond that, we always want our cats back if the adoptive household can no longer care for it, but after 3 weeks, the adoption fee is not refunded. An adoption contract is completed prior to final adoption. Adoption fees are $118 including tax.
Cities and towns in Ransom County
Adopting a cat in Ransom County
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.
Questions about adopting a cat in Ransom County
How many cats are up for adoption in Ransom County?
As of October 29, 2026, 26 cats and kittens are listed for adoption within 50 miles of the middle of Ransom County, North Dakota, by 1 rescue or shelter. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a cat in Ransom County?
The rescues with the most cats near Ransom County right now are Cats Cradle Shelter Inc. (Fargo, ND). Each cat above has the rescue's phone number and website.
Are there kittens for adoption in Ransom County?
Not right now. Rescues within 50 miles of the middle of Ransom County have no kittens listed today, but new cats arrive every day, so check back soon.
How do I adopt a cat in Ransom County?
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.