Cats for Adoption in Cuyahoga County, OH: 30 Cats Looking for a Home
By Cats of the Day · Updated

44 cats and kittens are waiting for homes at 3 rescues and shelters in Cuyahoga County. Here are 30 of the newest arrivals, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.
Of the cats up for adoption in Cuyahoga County, 13 kittens, 6 young cats and 17 adults. Most are domestic shorthairs and other mixed breeds, in every color and personality.
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1. Pink Lemonade
Male · Domestic Short Hair


Pink Lemonade is sure to sweeten up your day! He is a total lovebug and will do anything to snuggle and make biscuits on you. He cries when he is not with his humans and is just searching for a little love in his life.
2. Moscato
2 Years · Female · Domestic Long Hair


Moscato took it upon herself to mother all of the kittens where she came from, even if they weren’t hers. She has done such a good job, making sure all the kittens grow up big and strong. It is now her turn to be someone’s baby. She is a sweetie pie who always like to stick her little tongue out at you.
3. Margarita
Female · Domestic Short Hair



Who doesn’t love a Margarita? This sweet girl loves attention and melts whenever you give it to her. She loves to play and enjoys snuggling with her foster siblings.
4. Matcha
3 Months 29 Days · Male · Domestic Short Hair



A petite little tabby, Matcha is sure to brighten up your day. He likes to cuddle up on these chilly mornings with his foster siblings and end his day tussling and playing around with them.
5. Daiquiri
3 Months 29 Days · Female · Domestic Short Hair



This fuzzy girl doesn’t understand why she cannot be the center of attention always. She is a sweetheart who knows no stranger.
6. Unemployment
Male · Domestic Short Hair




This boy is beside himself whenever someone gives him attention. He isn’t used to being someone’s baby, but he definitely deserves it. He will give you the biggest tallest elevator butt and all the headbutts you could ask for.
7. Bacardi
2 Months 30 Days · Female · Domestic Short Hair


Bacardi thinks the world revolves around her, and who are we to tell her it doesn’t? This kitten loves to love and will make you all the biscuits you could ask for. When she isn’t making biscuits for you, she wants you to pet her and tell her how cute she is.
8. Prune
Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)



Meet Prune!
Prune is an outgoing tabby and white girl whose favorite place to be is right in your skin! She begs for attention, and she’s really such a doll.
Prune is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on parasite prevention.
- Good with cats
- House-trained
9. Date
Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)



Meet Date!
While Date may not be as outgoing as her sister Prune, she is equally as loving and simply melts for attention.
Date is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on parasite prevention.
- Good with cats
- House-trained
10. Martini
Adult · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)


Meet Martini!
This loverboy came from a large colony we were working on. He decided that he wanted to come with us on our second trip, and opted to ride shotgun. He loves pets and will even give you his little belly! He’s ready to be someone’s spoiled little guy.
Martini is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on parasite prevention.
- House-trained
11. Vows
Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)


Meet Vows!
A sweet and gentle girl, she is ready to have lazy days on the couch with you. Vows came from another larger colony we are working on where a few cats turned into many, and she is ready to be someone’s baby.
Vows is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on parasite prevention.
- Good with cats
- House-trained
12. Something Borrowed
Young · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)




Meet Something Borrowed!
Something Borrowed is a curious little tabico who is happiest when she gets all of your attention. She is playful, cute, and snuggly!
Something Borrowed is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on parasite prevention.
- House-trained
13. Ana
Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat)


Ana was born July 18 in the W. 50th St. neighborhood of Cleveland. Her young mother did an excellent job of keeping her alive until the family was rescued just in time for socialization. Her brother, Weston (stripe on nose), is also available. These siblings love tunnels and anything smelling of nip. They are a delight to watch. They will be neutered Nov. 2. Happy Stripes Adoption Application
14. Xena
Young · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat)


This beautiful brown tabby is less than a year old. She was rescued in the Kamms Corner neighborhood near Alger Cemetery in Cleveland. Xena is a sweet, gentle lady who is ready to be a lap cat. She would do well with or without other pets. Spayed, vaccinated. FeLV negative. Happy Stripes Adoption Application
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
15. Cream Puff
Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)



Meet Cream Puff!
Cream Puff is your typical well-rounded kitten. She is a sassy lady with a big, bold personality who loves to play and romp around.
Cream Puff is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on parasite prevention.
- Good with cats
- House-trained
16. Mitsy
Adult · Female · Domestic Long Hair (medium coat)



Mitsy lost her owner to cancer and needs a home where she can snuggle with her new person, stretch out in a sunny spot, and enjoy brushing sessions.
This 6-year-old girl is spayed and up to date on shots.
If you or someone you know is looking for a wonderful feline companion, please consider giving Mitsy her second loving home.
- House-trained
17. Geraldine
Adult (3 years) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)





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
18. Mother and Son
Adult · Domestic Short Hair (short coat)



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
19. Poppy
Kitten (5 months 23 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)




Meet Poppy!
Poppy is a little purbox. She takes a little bit of time to come out of her shell for strangers, but once she’s out she is the best little kitten!
Poppy is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on parasite prevention.
- Good with cats
- House-trained
20. Sheet Metal
Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)



Meet Sheet Metal!
Being one of the only boys in a litter full of girls can be tough, but Sheet Metal takes it in stride. He’s definitely got that big brother energy, but he’s a mama’s boy at heart. When he isn’t attached to his mom at the hip, he’s running around chasing his littermates to play.
Sheet Metal is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on parasite prevention.
- Good with cats
- House-trained
21. Cocktail
Adult (1 year) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)



Meet Cocktail!
Cocktail is a little lady who is learning to find her voice. She’s a sweet girl and she wants to tell you all about it. She loves to hang around in the cutest little grey and white loaf.
Cocktail is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on parasite prevention.
- Good with cats
- House-trained
22. Reginald Reggie
Adult (1 year) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)



Meet Reginald!
So you may think that Reginald is a boy because of the name, but this orange kitty surprised us all by being a lady! Miss Reggie here is not just a girl, she’s the best girl. This sweet girl is so desperate for attention after spending her days roaming a neighborhood trying to survive. As soon as you start talking to her, her butt goes in the air and her paws start kneading.
Reginald is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on parasite prevention.
- House-trained
23. Wesley
Adult · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)


Meet Wesley!
Wesley is an even-tempered sweet tabby boy. He loves to spend his time supervising whatever it is you’re working on, and he certainly wouldn’t mind a treat break! He’s a gentle and curious boy.
Wesley is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on parasite prevention.
- House-trained
24. Larissa Weems
Kitten (3 months 17 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)




Meet Larissa Weems!
Larissa is a gentle little tabby girl. She was pretty scared when she first came to us, but we knew she just needed some patience and love to come out of her shell. She has really flourished in foster. She loves to give you an elevator butt and she’ll melt for pets behind her ears. If you’re lucky, she may even give you her little belly!
Larissa Weems is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on parasite prevention.
- Good with cats
- House-trained
25. Fireweed
Adult · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)



Meet Fireweed!
Fireweed showed up in an established colony, and immediately we knew by his lack of an eartip that he was a newbie. Unfortunately, newcomers are pretty common in this colony, as people tend to dump their cats there when they no longer want them. He found himself a nice lady’s porch to live on, and when we came to pick him up, he was curled up by the front steps! He knew exactly where to come for help and where he knew he’d be safe. When we called out to him, he picked his head up, did a big stretch, and came to tell us hello!
Fireweed is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on parasite prevention.
- House-trained
26. Bachelorette
Adult · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)



Meet Bachelorette!
A petite little girl, Bachelorette came to us from a situation where a few unfixed kittens quickly turned into an out-of-control situation. The people who took care of the cats were grateful for the help, and we are glad to give cats like Bachelorette a new lease on life. She is an absolute lover girl who will soak up all of the attention you’re willing to give her.
Bachelorette is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on parasite prevention.
- House-trained
27. Captain Crunch Berries
Adult · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)




Meet Captain Crunch Berries!
His name is Captain Crunch Berries, and he’s sweet, but he’s anything but crunchy. Crunch is a young boy who just melts for attention. He is also quite the entertainer, showing his foster that he likes to alligator roll around when he’s in a carrier!
Captain Crunch Berries is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on parasite prevention.
- House-trained
28. Raisin Bran
Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)




Meet Raisin Bran!
A tiny tortie with a tiny bit of tortitude, Raisin is actually quite the sweetie. She is your average kitten, waiting for an excuse to play and then cuddle afterwards.
Raisin Bran is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on parasite prevention.
- Good with cats
- House-trained
29. Apple Jack
Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)



Meet Apple Jack!
When he isn’t climbing around on top of his siblings, in true orange fashion, this guy is super curious about the world around him. He’s still gaining his confidence, but we know that as he continues to grow, his confidence will too! He’s learned what toys are and has decided that they are pretty cool.
Apple Jack is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on parasite prevention.
- Good with cats
- House-trained
30. Maple
Adult · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)




Don’t let her fierce looks fool you; this girl is an absolute angel! Meet Maple, a one-year-old beauty who was found living in an overgrown garden downtown with her sister, Ivy. Maple may be a little shy when you first meet her, but give her a little time and she warms up VERY quickly. Once she decides you’re her person, good luck getting rid of her! Maple is the ultimate little shadow and wants nothing more than to be right by your side (and head), happily soaking up all the belly rubs you’re willing to give. Behind her fierce, elegant looks is the sweetest, most affectionate little angel who just wants to be close to the people she loves. Now that Maple has overgrown garden life and discovered the joys of belly rubs and fuzzy blankets, she’s ready to find her forever person. If you’re looking for a loyal, loving sidekick, Maple might be the girl for you!
Read more about Maple
Maple is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on parasite prevention.
- House-trained
Rescues and shelters near Cuyahoga County
The rescues with the most cats listed in Cuyahoga County.
- Livin' for the Meows TNRMaple Heights, OH · 33 cats
How to adopt from Livin' for the Meows TNR
We require an application before scheduling a meet and greet. If approved and the meet and greet goes well, we require an adoption contract and adoption fee before the cat can go home. Kitten adoption fees are $125 and adults are $75.
- Happy StripesBrook Park, OH · 9 cats
How to adopt from Happy Stripes
Our adoption process is here: https://www.happystripes.org/adopt
- Forget Me Not Animal RescueStrongsville, OH · 2 cats
How to adopt from Forget Me Not Animal Rescue
We require an adoption application be completed and approved before a meet can take place with any of our animals. From that point, we will set up meet and greets with approved candidates. A 2 week trial adoption is possible to ensure a good fit. Fees vary. If 2 week trial is wanted, a non-refundable deposit of half the adoption fee is required. (If a crate is provided to adopter there may be an additional fee to cover replacement cost)
Cities and towns in Cuyahoga County
- Cleveland 94
- Parma 145
- Lakewood 77
- Euclid 85
- Cleveland Heights 94
- Westlake 77
- North Olmsted 77
- North Royalton 145
- Garfield Heights 153
- Shaker Heights 153
- Solon 175
- Maple Heights 153
- Rocky River 77
- South Euclid 94
- Parma Heights 145
- Mayfield Heights 94
- Broadview Heights 151
- Brook Park 86
- Berea 86
- Fairview Park 77
- Bay Village 58
- Middleburg Heights 145
- Brecksville 151
- Beachwood 153
- Lyndhurst 94
- Warrensville Heights 153
- East Cleveland 85
- University Heights 153
- Bedford 153
- Seven Hills 145
- Brooklyn 145
- Bedford Heights 153
- Richmond Heights 85
- Olmsted Falls 86
- Highland Heights 85
- Independence 145
- Pepper Pike 153
- Chagrin Falls 153
- Orange 153
- Moreland Hills 153
- Mayfield 83
- Gates Mills 83
- Walton Hills 153
- Valley View 145
- Newburgh Heights 153
- Brooklyn Heights 153
- Bratenahl 85
- Glenwillow 181
- North Randall 153
- Bentleyville 153
- Hunting Valley 153
- Highland Hills 153
- Woodmere 153
- Cuyahoga Heights 153
- Linndale 86
Adopting a cat in Cuyahoga 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.
Kittens go quickly, especially in spring and summer. If you've fallen for one, contact the rescue soon, and think about adopting two: young cats keep each other company and out of mischief.
Questions about adopting a cat in Cuyahoga County
How many cats are up for adoption in Cuyahoga County?
As of October 29, 2026, 44 cats and kittens are listed for adoption in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, by 3 rescues and shelters. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a cat in Cuyahoga County?
The rescues with the most cats near Cuyahoga County right now are Livin' for the Meows TNR (Maple Heights, OH), Happy Stripes (Brook Park, OH) and Forget Me Not Animal Rescue (Strongsville, OH). Each cat above has the rescue's phone number and website.
Are there kittens for adoption in Cuyahoga County?
Yes. 13 kittens are up for adoption in Cuyahoga County.
How do I adopt a cat in Cuyahoga 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.