Dog-Friendly Cats for Adoption in Cleveland, OH: 9 Cats Good with Dogs
By Cats of the Day · Updated

Rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Cleveland have 9 dog-friendly cats up for adoption. Here are all 9, 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. Geraldine
Adult (3 years) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 8 mi from Cleveland





Meet Geraldine!
This polite little lady is just so happy to be inside and loved. Gerry has two different sized pupils, and while we don’t know what caused this, the vet feels this was likely due to some damage to her eye and not anything neurological. It doesn’t bother her at all, and we think it just adds to how unique she really is!
Geraldine is good with other cats, dogs, and children.
Geraldine is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on parasite prevention.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
2. Mother and Son
Adult · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 10 mi from Cleveland



Mama Kitty and year-old son Stanley were found in Fairview Park/North Olmsted area. Both are now altered and vaccinated. They are comfortable with large dogs. (The foster home has a German shepherd.) Great, healthy cats in need of a place to call their own.
Happy Stripes Adoption Application
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
- Adopt together
3. Bruno
Young (8 months) · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 10 mi from Cleveland





Bruno has kidney disease, so we are seeking a hospice home. He is a gorgeous man cat who was rescued from the Cleveland neighborhood that includes Bruno's Italian restaurant. He was surviving on human food scraps in a swarm of gnats. Now vaccinated and neutered, he is one appreciative, loving boy! He tested negative for leukemia and positive for FIV (which doesn't much matter). Fill out an application and meet him at his Medina, OH, foster home. Happy Stripes Adoption Application
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
4. Cora Bell
Adult (3 years 1 month) · Female · Calico (short coat) · 23 mi from Cleveland




Cora is a beautiful 3-year-old calico with an incredibly loving, affectionate personality. This sweet girl wants nothing more than to be by your side! She’ll happily follow you from room to room, chatting along the way and making sure you always have company.
Cora loves attention, affection, and of course, her wet food! She’s also wonderfully comfortable around dogs—even a big 79-pound dog is no big deal. She’ll stroll right past him without batting an eye.
Read more about Cora Bell
When it comes to other cats, though, Cora has made her feelings pretty clear. She did not enjoy living with the last kitty she was paired with, so we feel she would be happiest as the only cat in her forever home. She’s perfectly willing to share her people with a respectful dog—she’d just prefer not to share them with another feline.
Cora is a sweet, confident girl with so much love to give. If you’re looking for a beautiful little companion who wants to be part of your everyday life—and you’re looking for just one special kitty—Cora may be your girl.
Adoption is $175 which includes her spay, age-appropriate vaccines, microchip and current monthly prevention. To fill out an application for this animal or a general application click HERE.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
5. Chicken
Kitten (5 months 8 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 14 mi from Cleveland



Chicken came to us as part of an abandoned litter. He has currently been updated on all her vaccines and his neuter date is pending. He is a lovable little boy who is out for some adventures and love and looking for his new home. Also, his eye is fine, he just woke up.
Bacon came to us as part of an abandoned litter. She has currently been updated on all her vaccines and her Spay date is pending. She is a lovable little kitty who is out for some adventures and love and looking for her new home.
Read more about Chicken
Bacon came to us as part of an abandoned litter. She has currently been updated on all her vaccines and her Spay date is pending. She is a lovable little kitty who is out for some adventures and love and looking for her new home.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
6. Bacon
Kitten (5 months 10 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 14 mi from Cleveland




Bacon came to us as part of an abandoned litter. She has currently been updated on all her vaccines and her Spay date is pending. She is a lovable little kitty who is out for some adventures and love and looking for her new home.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
7. Sammy
Adult (9 months) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 14 mi from Cleveland




TO MEET ME, please complete a Pre-Adoption Application through our website:
https://www.foreverfriendsfoundation.org/info/adoption (If you rent, you will be required to provide a copy of your lease agreement showing that you are allowed pets.)
SAMMY
Samuel, although he prefers Sammy, loves to rub on you.
From the moment you approach, you can hear his little purr motor working overtime. He was very scared when we got him, but now all he wants to do is get pets and give biscuits.
Read more about Sammy
As a tuxedo, he was made to be the most distinguished gentleman in the room and he knows it. He demands your attention at all times. Sammy was rescued from a campground where he was found in dire straits. After some much needed TLC and medical attention, he is a healthy and playful little man. Now that he knows how wonderful humans can be, he is ready to meet his forever family.
Could he be right for you and your forever home?
All vetting done and up to date $150 / Quantity Discount
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
8. Moritz
Young (4 months 2 days) · Male · Domestic Medium Hair / Tabby (medium coat) · 23 mi from Cleveland


Hi! My name is Moritz, but my foster mom calls me “Little One.” I was found all alone outside and had to be bottle-fed for my first few weeks of life. Just look at me now—I’ve grown into one handsome little guy!
Even though I haven’t lived with any cats yet, I had visits from my cat cousins and I loved it . I’ve been raised alongside two giant dogs, and they’ve become my best buddies. When I’m not lounging in my favorite chair or falling asleep in the funniest places, you’ll usually find me helping groom my foster siblings’ ears. It’s the least I can do to thank them for letting me crash at their house!
Read more about Moritz
I would absolutely love a playful feline friend to grow up with and share adventures, cuddles, and zoomies. I think having another young cat in my forever home would make me happy .
If you would like to meet me , I am currently on vacation and stying at a cat hotel. This is located in the Pet Supply Store in Hartville. Come by and meet me , I would love to see you.
Adoption is $175 which includes his neuter, age-appropriate vaccines, microchip and current monthly prevention. To fill out an application for this animal or a general application click HERE.
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
9. Mandy
Adult · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 14 mi from Cleveland



TO MEET ME, please complete a Pre-Adoption Application through our website: https://www.foreverfriendsfoundation.org/info/adoption (If you rent, you will be required to provide a copy of your lease agreement.
HI! I AM Mandy
Read more about Mandy
I’m a super sweet petite young lady who loves affection. When you enter the room I’ll put my nose up to let you know it’s time to pet me. I love to rub against the people I trust and will let you know I’m happy with my loud purr. A family who can appreciate my gentle nature would be perfect for me and I’d love to spend time in my forever home with my special person(s). Even though I’m a quiet girl I do get the zoomies and will meow to let you know that you are taking too long to prepare my food! I prefer to be the only cat but may do well with a quiet gentle dog (if we are introduced properly). If you take me into your home, I will be the purrfect family member.
Altered, FeLV/FIV Negative, Vaccinated, Wormed, and Flea Treated, Tax deductible Adoption Fee
- 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 Cleveland
- Happy StripesBrook Park, OH · 2 dog-friendly cats above
- Toby's Critter Cove RescueCuyahoga Falls , Oh · 2 dog-friendly cats above
- Forget Me Not Animal RescueStrongsville, OH · 2 dog-friendly cats above
- Forever Friends FoundationNorthfield, Oh · 2 dog-friendly cats above
- Livin' for the Meows TNRMaple Heights, OH · 1 dog-friendly cat above
Questions about adopting dog-friendly cats in Cleveland
How many dog-friendly cats are up for adoption in Cleveland?
As of October 29, 2026, rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Cleveland, Ohio, have 9 dog-friendly cats up for adoption. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a dog-friendly cat in Cleveland?
The rescues with the most dog-friendly cats near Cleveland right now are Happy Stripes (Brook Park, OH), Toby's Critter Cove Rescue (Cuyahoga Falls , Oh) and Forget Me Not Animal Rescue (Strongsville, OH). 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.