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Cats for Adoption in Oberlin, OH: 20 Cats Looking for a Home

Chicken, up for adoption near Oberlin, OH

175 cats and kittens are waiting for homes at 9 rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Oberlin. Here are the 20 nearest, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.

Of the cats up for adoption within 50 miles of Oberlin, 70 kittens, 52 young cats, 42 adults and 1 senior. Most are domestic shorthairs and other mixed breeds, but you'll also find Siamese cats.

1. Chicken

Kitten (5 months 8 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 21 mi from Oberlin

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.

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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
Adopt Chicken fromForget Me Not Animal RescueStrongsville, OH · listed Aug 27

2. Bacon

Kitten (5 months 10 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 21 mi from Oberlin

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
Adopt Bacon fromForget Me Not Animal RescueStrongsville, OH · listed Aug 25

3. Ana

Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 22 mi from Oberlin

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

Adopt Ana fromHappy StripesBrook Park, OH · listed Oct 16

4. Xena

Young · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 22 mi from Oberlin

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
Adopt Xena fromHappy StripesBrook Park, OH · listed Oct 16Courtesy listing: Xena's family is rehoming her through this rescue.

5. Mitsy

Adult · Female · Domestic Long Hair (medium coat) · 22 mi from Oberlin

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
Adopt Mitsy fromHappy StripesBrook Park, OH · listed Oct 14

6. Mother and Son

Adult · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 22 mi from Oberlin

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
Adopt Mother and Son fromHappy StripesBrook Park, OH · listed Oct 2

7. Bruno

Young (8 months) · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 22 mi from Oberlin

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
Adopt Bruno fromHappy StripesBrook Park, OH · listed Aug 31

8. Anna Bella

Young · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 22 mi from Oberlin

Anna Bella
is about a year old. She is spayed, vaccinated and negative for FeLV/FIV. Anna Bella is a sweet girl who has been living with a colony of cats. She is timid around the group but will blossom in a loving home. She trusts humans but is currently wary of other cats. She will bond easily with loving human rescuers. To adopt:
Happy Stripes Adoption Application

  • House-trained
Adopt Anna Bella fromHappy StripesBrook Park, OH · listed Aug 10

9. Anders

Young · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 22 mi from Oberlin

Anders
is a 2-year-old male tuxedo cat. He is very friendly and playful — he has the personality of a puppy and loves to follow people wherever they go. He will be a great family pet. Anders has been vaccinated and neutered. He tested negative for FeLV/FIV.

  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Anders fromHappy StripesBrook Park, OH · listed Aug 10

10. Pink Lemonade

Male · Domestic Short Hair · 35 mi from Oberlin

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.

Adopt Pink Lemonade fromLivin' for the Meows TNRMaple Heights, OH · listed Oct 22

11. Moscato

2 Years · Female · Domestic Long Hair · 35 mi from Oberlin

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.

Adopt Moscato fromLivin' for the Meows TNRMaple Heights, OH · listed Oct 22

12. Margarita

Female · Domestic Short Hair · 35 mi from Oberlin

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.

Adopt Margarita fromLivin' for the Meows TNRMaple Heights, OH · listed Oct 22

13. Matcha

3 Months 29 Days · Male · Domestic Short Hair · 35 mi from Oberlin

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.

Adopt Matcha fromLivin' for the Meows TNRMaple Heights, OH · listed Oct 21

14. Daiquiri

3 Months 29 Days · Female · Domestic Short Hair · 35 mi from Oberlin

This fuzzy girl doesn’t understand why she cannot be the center of attention always. She is a sweetheart who knows no stranger.

Adopt Daiquiri fromLivin' for the Meows TNRMaple Heights, OH · listed Oct 21

15. Unemployment

Male · Domestic Short Hair · 35 mi from Oberlin

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.

Adopt Unemployment fromLivin' for the Meows TNRMaple Heights, OH · listed Oct 21

16. Bacardi

2 Months 30 Days · Female · Domestic Short Hair · 35 mi from Oberlin

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.

Adopt Bacardi fromLivin' for the Meows TNRMaple Heights, OH · listed Oct 21

17. Prune

Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 35 mi from Oberlin

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
Adopt Prune fromLivin' for the Meows TNRMaple Heights, OH · listed Oct 19

18. Date

Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 35 mi from Oberlin

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
Adopt Date fromLivin' for the Meows TNRMaple Heights, OH · listed Oct 19

19. Martini

Adult · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 35 mi from Oberlin

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
Adopt Martini fromLivin' for the Meows TNRMaple Heights, OH · listed Oct 19

20. Vows

Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 35 mi from Oberlin

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
Adopt Vows fromLivin' for the Meows TNRMaple Heights, OH · listed Oct 19

Rescues and shelters near Oberlin

The rescues with the most cats listed within 50 miles of Oberlin.

  • Paws and PrayersCuyahoga Falls, OH · 59 cats · 40 mi from Oberlin
    How to adopt from Paws and Prayers

    Adoption fees range from $150-$350. Non-negotiable. An applications at www.pawsandprayers.org must be filled out and approved before a meet and greet can be set up.

  • Livin' for the Meows TNRMaple Heights, OH · 33 cats · 35 mi from Oberlin
    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.

  • Humane Society of Ottawa CountyPort Clinton, OH · 24 cats · 41 mi from Oberlin
    How to adopt from Humane Society of Ottawa County

    Select pet, fill out application (references are checked), meet pet, pay fee and take home. No same day adoptions. Application process time is 1-2 days. Fees are $50-$175. Discounts for seniors, disabled persons and veterans.

  • Jennies GemsMacedonia, OH · 19 cats · 37 mi from Oberlin
    How to adopt from Jennies Gems

    phone interview, meet the pet, adoption application, pay fee, home visit with animal

  • Forever Friends FoundationNorthfield, Oh · 14 cats · 35 mi from Oberlin
    How to adopt from Forever Friends Foundation

    A pre adopt form must be completed and submitted for approval. Once approved an adoption councilor will contact them and go over how they can adopt the cat, medical that was done and return policy. Our cats range from 25.00 for seniors, 100 to 150 for kittens and 95 for adults

  • Happy StripesBrook Park, OH · 9 cats · 22 mi from Oberlin
    How to adopt from Happy Stripes

    Our adoption process is here: https://www.happystripes.org/adopt

  • Toby's Critter Cove RescueCuyahoga Falls , Oh · 9 cats · 37 mi from Oberlin
    How to adopt from Toby's Critter Cove Rescue

    $150 for cats $400 for dogs. Contracts for each includes vet follow up etc...

  • AJ's Search & RescueLakemore, OH · 6 cats · 45 mi from Oberlin
    How to adopt from AJ's Search & Rescue

    Steps: Adopter fills out an application We do a reference check as well as a vet check. Making sure all current/past animals are/were up to date on shots, and spayed/neutered. Then we set up a meet and greet with household members and any current pets. If all goes good we send the dog/cat home. We do have a two week trial period in our contract. Our fees are 140.00 for kittens 275-350.00 for dogs and puppies pending age, etc.

  • Forget Me Not Animal RescueStrongsville, OH · 2 cats · 21 mi from Oberlin
    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)

Adopting a cat in Oberlin

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.

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 Oberlin

How many cats are up for adoption in Oberlin?

As of October 29, 2026, 175 cats and kittens are listed for adoption within 50 miles of Oberlin, Ohio, by 9 rescues and shelters. The list is updated every day.

Where can I adopt a cat in Oberlin?

The rescues with the most cats near Oberlin right now are Paws and Prayers (Cuyahoga Falls, OH), Livin' for the Meows TNR (Maple Heights, OH) and Humane Society of Ottawa County (Port Clinton, OH). Each cat above has the rescue's phone number and website.

Are there kittens for adoption in Oberlin?

Yes. 70 kittens are up for adoption within 50 miles of Oberlin.

How do I adopt a cat in Oberlin?

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.