Cats for Adoption in Chester, PA: 20 Cats Looking for a Home
By Cats of the Day · Updated

501 cats and kittens are waiting for homes at 14 rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Chester. 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 25 miles of Chester, 130 kittens, 170 young cats, 166 adults and 22 seniors. Most are domestic shorthairs and other mixed breeds, in every color and personality.
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1. Iris and Tulip (FCID/14/2026-1,2 Brookhaven PS
Kitten · Female · Calico (short coat) · 2 mi from Chester


Please meet Iris and Tulip! Iris looks like a tortie from the top but is a calico, and Tulip looks like a calico.
Iris says, "I am a sweet, playful kitten and love to wrestle with my sister Tulip. I am adventurous and curious and love to play with interactive and solo toys. I have one small break in my yail - I don't know how it happened, but it give me character!"
Tulip says, "I am sweet and fun and love to wrestle with my sister Iris. I am curious and love to explore. I purr a lot, and playing with my toys is my favorite thing to do. I have two breaks in my yail - I don't know how it happened, but they give me great character!
Read more about Iris and Tulip (FCID/14/2026-1,2 Brookhaven PS
The girls are playing in our Brookhaven PetSmart adoption center. Please ask about them!
Please submit our no-obligation adoption application: https://forgottencats.org/adoption-application/. (Foster: Linda O.) Thank you!
- Good with cats
- House-trained
- Adopt together
2. Peach Cobbler (FCID/06/2026
Young · Male · Tabby (short coat) · 2 mi from Chester




Please meet Peach Cobbler! Peach Cobbler is a special boy.... He is always getting into something, climbing, exploring and...well, being a fun loving kitten who will grow up getting into everything!! He enjoys his time with siblings Hot Dog (all black) and Potato Salad, they have the best time together. They are not bonded but would love to go to a home together if they can. As you can see in his closeups, he's very expressive.
Read more about Peach Cobbler (FCID/06/2026
Peach Cobbler is about 5 months old as of Oct. 2026 and is playing with his sibs in our Brookhaven PetSmart adoption center. Please submit our no-obligation application: https://forgottencats.org/adoption-application/. Thank you! (Foster: Margaret P.)
- Good with cats
- House-trained
3. Potato Salad
Young · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 2 mi from Chester




This is Potato Salad! Potato Salad is favorite player at the adoption center. He is your typical curious kitten..... always getting into something, climbing, exploring, and there is no toy he doesn't like!! He will allow you to pick up and hold him briefly....and cuddle.....until he sees the next thing he wants to get into.
He loves to play with his siblings Peach Cobbler (orange tabby) and Hot Dog. They are not bonded but would love to go to a home together if they can. Potato Salad also has a cute little white tuft under his chin. As you can see in his closeups, he is quite irresistable.
Read more about Potato Salad
Potato Salad is about 5 months old as of Oct. 2026 and is playing with his sibs in our Brookhaven PetSmart adoption center. Please submit our no-obligation application: https://forgottencats.org/adoption-application/. Thank you! (Foster: Margaret P.)
- Good with cats
- House-trained
4. Hot Dog C
Young · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 2 mi from Chester




Please meet Hot Dog! Hot Dog is a favorite girl at the adoption center. She is always getting into something, climbing, exploring and...well, being a feisty kitten! She moves around the play room just like a sleek panther.
She loves to play with her siblings Peach Cobbler (orange tabby) and Potato Salad (black with white at throat). They are not bonded but would love to go to a home together, if they can. As you can see in her close-up, she's a beauty.
Read more about Hot Dog C
Hot Dog is about 5 months old as of Oct. 2026 and is playing with her sibs in our Brookhaven PetSmart adoption center. Please submit our no-obligation application: https://forgottencats.org/adoption-application/. Thank you! (Foster: Margaret P.)
- Good with cats
- House-trained
5. Tabbioca
Adult · Female · Tabby (short coat) · 2 mi from Chester




TABBIOCA — BIG GREEN EYES & AN EVEN BIGGER HEART! 1
Just look into those huge green eyes and try not to fall in love! TABBIOCA is a beautiful brown tabby with a sweet personality to match her pretty face.
This lovely girl enjoys people and will come right to the front of her cage to say hello and ask for some attention. She absolutely loves being petted and is always happy when someone stops by to spend a little time with her.
TABBIOCA is sweet, friendly, affectionate, and ready for a home where she can trade her cage for a cozy bed, plenty of pets, and a family of her very own. She’ll make a wonderful addition to a lucky family.
Come meet TABBIOCA and let those beautiful green eyes work their magic.
Read more about Tabbioca
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Tabbioca is now playing in our Brookhaven PetSmart while awaiting your visit. Please stop by!
Please submit our no-obligation Adoption Application for a meet and greet or to adopt: https://forgottencats.org/adoption-application/. Not ready to adopt? Please consider fostering: https://forgottencats.org/foster-a-cat/. Thank you! (Foster: Trainer)
- House-trained
6. Phoenix
Adult · Male · Domestic Long Hair / Tabby / Mixed (long coat) · 2 mi from Chester




PHOENIX IS READY TO RISE AGAIN ❤️.
Meet Phoenix, a beautiful, big, fluffy, long-haired boy with the sweetest heart. Phoenix thought he had already found his forever home. He was adopted about a year ago, but sadly, he was returned.
After spending a year living in a home, Phoenix didn’t understand why he suddenly found himself back in a cage. One day he had a house and a family, and then everything familiar to him was gone. It was a confusing and heartbreaking change for this sweet boy.
Thankfully, Phoenix is now enjoying life with his foster family, where we’ve been able to learn more about what will make him happiest in his forever home.
And Phoenix has made one thing pretty clear: he wants to be your one and only! ❤️
Phoenix was not happy sharing his home with other cats, so he is looking for a home where he can be the ONLY CAT.
Read more about Phoenix
He doesn’t want to share his people, his space, or his kingdom with another kitty—and that’s perfectly okay! Phoenix has more than enough love and personality to fill a home all by himself.
Phoenix is a gentle giant who simply loves companionship. He doesn’t need to be the center of attention every second. He’s perfectly happy just being in the same room with his people, relaxing nearby and knowing that he belongs. His gorgeous long fur is wonderfully soft, and when that big purr starts, it’s hard not to fall in love.
He may be laid-back, but don’t let all that fluff fool you! Phoenix has his playful moments too. Every so often the zoomies strike, and watching this big fluffy guy race around is guaranteed to make you smile. He’s also a tidy gentleman who appreciates having his litter box scooped daily.
Most of all, Phoenix deserves another chance at forever. He already knows what it feels like to have a home and then lose it. Now he needs someone who will choose him knowing exactly what he needs: a loving home, devoted humans, and no other cats competing for his heart.
Phoenix isn't asking for much. He just wants to be your one and only cat—and this time, forever. ❤️.
ONLY CAT. Currently enjoying his foster home. ❤️ Ready for a forever family.
Note: There is a photo of Phoenix from about a year and a half ago, with all of his glorious fur. Be ready with a brush and a comb when as his fur grows back!
Phoenix is looking forward to your visit in our Brookhaven PetSmart adoption center.
Please submit our no-obligation Adoption Application: https://forgottencats.org/adoption-application/. Thank you! (Foster: Trainer)
- Good with cats
- House-trained
7. Toshi
Young · Female · Domestic Short Hair · 2 mi from Chester





Meet Toshi!
Sweet Toshi is an affectionate little girl who absolutely loves attention! The moment you come over to visit, she’s ready to say hello and soak up all the pets and affection you’re willing to give.
Toshi is the kind of kitty who makes it very clear that people are her favorite thing. She loves having visitors stop by her cage, but what she’d really love is to leave cage life behind and have a home where she can get attention every single day.
Imagine coming home to this adorable black-and-white face waiting for you! Toshi is ready for someone to give her the love, companionship, and cozy home she deserves.
Come meet Toshi — she’ll be waiting for your pets!
Adopt or foster Toshi and give this sweet girl the chance to be someone’s beloved companion.
Read more about Toshi
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Toshi is now playing in our Brookhaven PetSmart while awaiting your visit. Please stop by!
Please submit our no-obligation Adoption Application for a meet and greet or to adopt: https://forgottencats.org/adoption-application/. Not ready to adopt? Please consider fostering: https://forgottencats.org/foster-a-cat/. Thank you! (Foster: Trainer)
- House-trained
8. Prince Louie
Young · Male · Tabby (short coat) · 2 mi from Chester


Please meet Prince Louie! He likes to cuddle and play and to fall asleep on your lap. He is very sweet and loving and will purr when you pet him. Prince Louie loves attention.
He and his brother Prince Harry were playing with their foster family. They are now playing in our Brookhaven PetSmart adoption center. Please ask to meet them!
Please submit a no-obligation application: https://forgottencats.org/adoption-application/. Thank you! (Foster: Lee S.)
- Good with cats
- House-trained
9. Prince Harry
Young · Male · Tabby (short coat) · 2 mi from Chester


Please meet Prince Harry! He is a bit cautious, so please extend your gentle hand so he can get to know you and give you two paws up. He will then settle-in and be ready for cuddles.
Harry gets along well with other cats and wants you to know that he has "the ginger crazy antics."
He and his brother Prince William were playing with their foster family. They are now playing in our Brookhaven PetSmart adoption center. Please ask about them. They would love to meet you!
Please submit a no-obligation application: https://forgottencats.org/adoption-application/. Thank you! (Foster: Lee S.)
- Good with cats
- House-trained
10. Bella KC
Kitten · Female · Tuxedo (short coat) · 2 mi from Chester


Bella (female) 12 weeks old as of 8/28/26.
Bella is a lover. She loves playing with wand toys and toys and toys…
She puts up with bounces by playmates and could sleep through anything. She is so mild mannered, but she only likes to be held like a football. Then, she’ll enjoy being carried around while you do you. A great sleeping partner, she won’t bother your sleep as she cuddles up close. Bella will fit in well with other cats, family and friends since she is so accepting of new people and environments. She would be a perfect pet for children. Bella is about 4 months old as of Sept.
Sibs Bella and Sky would love to meet you. Please submit our no-obligation Adoption Application: https://forgottencats.org/adoption-application/. Thank you! (Foster: Drew C.)
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
11. Sky KC
Young · Male · Tabby (short coat) · 2 mi from Chester


SKY (male) 16 weeks old as of 9/28/26.
Sky loves to play with other kittens. He will watch others play with wands before joining. The purrrr motor on this guy is endless. Cuddles, scratches and cuddles is all he needs. He will fit in well with other cats, family and friends since he is so accepting of new people and environments. He would be a perfect pet for children.
Sky and Bella would love to meet you. Please submit our no-obligation Adoption Application: https://forgottencats.org/adoption-application/. Thank you! (Foster: Drew C.)
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
12. Mooshi
Young · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 2 mi from Chester










Meet MOOSHI !
Sweet Mooshi may have been a little nervous when she first found herself at the rescue, but it didn’t take long for her gentle personality to shine through. Even with all the unfamiliar sights and sounds around her, this lovely girl came right to the front of her cage to ask for pets.
Mooshi is curious, friendly, and very sweet. She enjoys attention and seems genuinely interested in the people who stop by to visit her. There’s something especially endearing about watching her overcome her uncertainty because she wants affection and companionship.
Now Mooshi is hoping the next new place she experiences will be the very best one of all — her forever home.
Read more about Mooshi
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She deserves a home where she can feel safe and loved, explore at her own pace, curl up somewhere cozy, and discover just how wonderful life with a family can be.
If you’re looking for a sweet girl who just needs someone to give her a chance, come meet Mooshi. She may be waiting at the front of her cage for you. .
ADOPT or FOSTER MOOSHI — and help this beautiful girl find her happily ever after. .
Mooshi is now playing in our Brookhaven PetSmart while awaiting your visit. Please stop by!
Please submit our no-obligation Adoption Application: https://forgottencats.org/adoption-application/. Not ready to adopt? Please consider fostering: https://forgottencats.org/foster-a-cat/. Thank you! (Foster: Trainer)
- Good with cats
- House-trained
13. Suki
Young · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 2 mi from Chester






Meet Suki !
Sweet Suki is ready to find the place where she truly belongs. This beautiful black-and-white girl has such a gentle, loving personality. When someone comes to visit, Suki makes her way right to the front of her cage, hoping for pets, attention, and a little extra love. .
As much as she enjoys those special moments with visitors, what Suki really wants is something much bigger—a home of her very own.
She dreams of trading her cage for cozy blankets, sunny windows, soft places to nap, and a family she can greet every day. Suki has so much love waiting to give; she just needs someone willing to give her the chance to become part of their family.
Suki would really love to make your home her home.
Come meet this sweet girl and give her a few pets.
Read more about Suki
You may discover that the kitty you've been looking for has been waiting for you, too. !
Suki is now playing in our Brookhaven PetSmart while awaiting your visit. Please stop by!
Please submit our no-obligation Adoption Application for a meet and greet or to adopt: https://forgottencats.org/adoption-application/. Not ready to adopt? Please consider fostering: https://forgottencats.org/foster-a-cat/. Thank you! (Foster: Trainer)
- House-trained
14. Trinket KC
Young · Female · Tabby (short coat) · 2 mi from Chester




Meet Trinket! !
Kid-Friendly!!! Bonded with Jester!! Trinket is an adorable 6-7 month-old tabby with a big personality and an even bigger heart! This sweet little girl is very friendly, playful, and social. She loves playing with BFF Jester, and they get into all kinds of fun!
When playtime is over, Trinket is all about cuddles and affection. She loves to be petted, enjoys attention, and is such a sweet, loving little kitten.
6-7 months old as of October 13, 2026.
Great with children.
Up to date on vaccines.
Spayed.
Very affectionate, friendly, playful, and sweet.
Read more about Trinket KC
If you’re looking for a loving, playful companion who will bring joy to your home, Trinket may be the perfect match for your family! .
Trinket and her bonded buddy Jester (FCID# 06/24/2026 - 1) are now playing in our Brookhaven PetSmart adoption center. Please stop in for a visit!
Please submit our no-obligation Adoption Application: https://forgottencats.org/adoption-application/. Thank you! (Foster: Andrea S.)
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
15. Jester KC
Young · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 2 mi from Chester



Meet Jester! !
Kid- and Cat-Friendly!!! Bonded with Trinket! Jester is an adorable 6-7 month-old little boy with the sweetest personality and the softest, cuddliest nature. He loves belly rubs, being held like a little baby, and soaking up all the love and attention he can get. .
This precious kitten also loves to play and is wonderful with other cats and kittens. He’s great with children too, making him a perfect addition to just about any loving home!
6-7 months old as of October 13, 2026.
Great with other cats and kittens.
Great with children.
Up to date on vaccines.
Neutered.
Very sweet, soft, cuddly, playful, and friendly.
Read more about Jester KC
If you’re looking for a loving little companion who will bring joy, snuggles, and lots of purrs into your home, Jester may be the perfect match for your family! .
Jester is play with his bonded friend Trinket (FCID# 06/24/2026 - 4) in our Brookhaven PetSmart adoption center. Please stop in for a visit!
Please submit our no-obligation Adoption Application: https://forgottencats.org/adoption-application/. Thank you! (Foster: Andrea S.)
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
16. Dollar C
Adult · Male · Tuxedo (short coat) · 3 mi from Chester




LAP CAT ALERT!!! Meet Dollar — a sensitive, affectionate cat with a gentle heart and a deep love for being close to his person.
Dollar is the kind of cat who will happily curl up in your lap for as long as you will let him. He is a true companion cat who simply wants to be near you, whether you are relaxing on the couch or even just sitting down for a quiet moment.
Because Dollar is a sensitive soul, he does best with a calm and patient environment. If voices get loud, he will quietly retreat to his favorite safe spot until things feel peaceful again. He is very in tune with his humans and seems to understand when he has done something that is not allowed.
He is not especially interested in traditional cat toys like balls, springs, or wand toys, but bring out a laser pointer and Dollar comes to life.
Read more about Dollar C
It is by far his favorite kind of playtime, and watching his excitement is sure to make you smile.
Dollar has a squeaky little meow, long legs, and an easygoing attitude about where he sleeps. As long as he feels safe and comfortable, he is happy to settle in just about anywhere.
Dollar came from a home with many other cats and is now looking for a fresh start after his former owner unfortunately lost their housing. Through it all, he has remained a loving and adaptable companion.
He gets along well with other cats and kittens, but he has not been around dogs or children, so slow introductions would be best if either are part of his future home. Dollar would likely thrive in a quieter household with someone who appreciates a loyal lap cat and understands that sensitive cats blossom when they feel secure.
Dollar is estimated to be 5 to 7 years old. He is playing with his foster family and the resident cat and is enjoying watching the world through the front window.
Please submit our no-obligation Adoption Application for a meet and greet or to adopt: https://forgottencats.org/adoption-application/. Thank you! (Foster: Tracy Jo D.)
- Good with cats
- House-trained
17. Henry J
Young · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 3 mi from Chester




Meet Henry J!
Henry J is an adorable young boy with a heart full of love! This sweet, friendly guy absolutely loves attention and is especially happy when he’s being held and cuddled. !
Henry J is affectionate, social, and always ready to soak up some love from his people. With his handsome black-and-white markings and sweet personality, he’s pretty hard to resist!
Henry J is dreaming of a forever home where he can enjoy all the cuddles his little heart desires. Come meet him—you just might find your new best friend! .
Henry J is playing with his new foster family and with new friend Brenton (FCID# 04/28/2026 - 32). Please submit our no-obligation Adoption Application for a meet and greet or to adopt: https://forgottencats.org/adoption-application/. Thank you! (Foster: Deb F.)
- House-trained
18. Morticia
Young · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 3 mi from Chester



Meet Morticia! !
Don’t let her spooky name fool you—Morticia is an absolute sweetheart! This adorable little black kitty is friendly, affectionate, and always happy to come right to the front of her cage looking for attention and love. .
Morticia also has a playful side and loves spending time with her cagemates, Valencia and Boxer. Whether she’s playing with her kitty friends or soaking up affection from her favorite people, this little girl is happiest when she has company.
Morticia would love a fun, loving family where she can play, explore, cuddle, and finally know what it feels like to have a home of her very own.
Come meet Morticia and see if this sweet little black beauty is the missing piece of your family! .
Please submit our no-obligation Adoption Application for a meet and greet or to adopt: https://forgottencats.org/adoption-application/.
Read more about Morticia
Not ready to adopt? Please consider fostering: https://forgottencats.org/foster-a-cat/. Thank you! (Foster: Trainer)
- Good with cats
- House-trained
19. Valencia
Young · Female · Tabby (short coat) · 3 mi from Chester



Meet Valencia! !
Valencia is an adorable orange tabby girl with a sweet personality and the cutest little face! This friendly girl enjoys attention and affection and is always happy to have someone stop by to give her some love. .
Valencia also loves spending time with her cagemates, Morticia and Boxer. She enjoys having kitty friends to play and hang out with and would love a home where she can continue having fun, exploring, and being part of the family.
This beautiful orange girl is ready to leave cage life behind and find a loving family to call her very own. Give Valencia plenty of love, playtime, and a cozy place to curl up, and she’ll be one happy kitty!
Come meet Valencia and see if this sweet little ray of sunshine belongs in your family! !
Please submit our no-obligation Adoption Application for a meet and greet or to adopt: https://forgottencats.org/adoption-application/.
Read more about Valencia
Not ready to adopt? Please consider fostering: https://forgottencats.org/foster-a-cat/. Thank you! (Foster: Trainer)
- Good with cats
- House-trained
20. Boxer
Young · Male · Tabby (short coat) · 3 mi from Chester



Meet Boxer! !
Boxer is a handsome tabby-and-white boy with a sweet, friendly personality that makes him hard to resist! This lovable guy enjoys attention, pets, and spending time with the people who stop by to say hello. .
Boxer also loves hanging out and playing with his cagemates, Morticia and Valencia. He’s a social boy who enjoys having kitty friends around and would love a home where he can play, explore, relax, and be part of the family.
Despite his tough-guy name, Boxer is really just a sweetheart looking for someone to love! Give him plenty of affection, some fun toys, and a cozy place to nap, and he’ll be one happy boy.
Come meet Boxer and give this handsome little guy a chance to win your heart—and maybe a forever home, too!
Please submit our no-obligation Adoption Application for a meet and greet or to adopt: https://forgottencats.org/adoption-application/.
Read more about Boxer
Not ready to adopt? Please consider fostering: https://forgottencats.org/foster-a-cat/. Thank you! (Foster: Trainer)
- Good with cats
- House-trained
Rescues and shelters near Chester
The rescues with the most cats listed within 25 miles of Chester.
- Forgotten Cats, Inc.Greenville, DE · 221 cats · 1 mi from Chester
How to adopt from Forgotten Cats, Inc.
All cats offered for adoption have been spayed or neutered, tested for Feline Leukemia and FIV, been dewormed and have received rabies and distemper inoculations. During the application process, our volunteers will check vet and rental contracts, if applicable, and personal references. Please allow up to 5 days to process your application. Every cat has received at least $400.00 worth of medical treatment. Our modest adoption fees are: $90.00 for 1 kitten $150.00 for 2 kittens $180.00 for 3 kittens $130.00 for one adult cat and one kitten $60.00 for 1 adult cat under 7 years old $90.00 for 2 adult cats under 7 years old $50.00 for 1 adult cat over 7 years old or with special needs $80.00 for 2 cats over 7 or with special needs
- Pet Adoption and Lifecare SocietyDevon, Pa · 72 cats · 14 mi from Chester
How to adopt from Pet Adoption and Lifecare Society
Application is filled out then reviewed by our adoption team. Once approved, a contract is signed. Adoption fee is generally $95, higher for pedigreed cats. Cats must be kept indoors, not declawed, and spayed or neutered.
- Faithful Friends IncWilmington, DE · 67 cats · 16 mi from Chester
- Animal Coalition of Delaware County, Inc.Newtown Square, PA · 31 cats · 10 mi from Chester
How to adopt from Animal Coalition of Delaware County, Inc.
We believe in an adoption approach that considers important details for finding the right fit, such as a person's home, interests and lifestyle. We then match those with an animal's social, exercise and training needs. Unlike “pass/fail” application programs, we strive to match people and animals through education and discovery. We accomplish this through conversation to create an effective, pleasant adoption experience — and most important — to make lasting matches. Each situation, adopter and animal requires a different approach. And while we reserve the right to refuse an adoption, we always make every effort to work with you to address concerns or find the most appropriate companion animal. Before falling in love with one of our animals, please make sure that you are: At least 21 years of age In possession of a valid photo ID Allowed to have a cat or dog where you live (proof of home ownership or copy of lease with pet clause allowing pets is required) Able and willing to spend the time and money necessary to provide the training, medical treatment and proper care for the animal Able to provide veterinary references for current and past veterinarians PLEASE ALLOW 4-5 BUSINESS DAYS FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE THOROUGHLY PROCESSED BY ONE OF OUR ADOPTION COUNSELORS If the animals are still listed on our website they are still available. If an animal has an adoption pending it will be listed as Pending. Once adopted, the animal will no longer be active but will appear under
- KittenSnatchersPhiladelphia, PA · 26 cats · 13 mi from Chester
How to adopt from KittenSnatchers
Application, Approval, Meet the cat, Foster has the last say in approving adopter. Fees: $135 for kittens/cats under 1 year $236.25 for a pair of kittens under 6 months $108 for cats 1-5 years $81 for special needs cats and cats over 5 years
- Rescue KittySewell, NJ · 22 cats · 15 mi from Chester
How to adopt from Rescue Kitty
Potential adopters will undergo a vet check, reference check, interview and home visit. Adoption fees can vary based on age of the pet. Please see the adoption application here: https://rescuekitty.org/adoption/adoption-application/
- Animal Friends of LansdowneLansdowne, PA · 20 cats · 9 mi from Chester
How to adopt from Animal Friends of Lansdowne
adoption application process application w/reference checks & vet check home visit meet & greet placement with no fee accept donations follow up at 1 week, 1 month, 6 mth, 1 yr mark
- Kizzy's Place IncSicklerville, NJ · 12 cats · 22 mi from Chester
How to adopt from Kizzy's Place Inc
Landlord approval required. Vet reference where applicable. application, approval, contract fee of 150 or 50 for seniors and special needs
- Lamancha Animal RescueUnionville, PA · 8 cats · 20 mi from Chester
How to adopt from Lamancha Animal Rescue
Application, approval, appointment, contract and fees
- South Jersey RescueGibbstown, NJ · 7 cats · 5 mi from Chester
- CompAnimals Pet Rescue IncLandenberg, PA · 5 cats · 24 mi from Chester
How to adopt from CompAnimals Pet Rescue Inc
Potential adopters must first fill out an adoption application. Once approved (vet refs checked, home visit etc) the applicant meets with the pet. If all goes well there is an adoption contract and adoption fee (varies per animal). All dogs/cats are neutered & vaccinated prior to adoption. Adopter must agree to return the pet to CompAnimals if for any reason during the pets lifetime the adoption doesn't work out.
- Delaware Puppy RescueWest Grove, DE · 5 cats · 25 mi from Chester
- Here Kitty Kitty Cat Rescue Inc.Philadelphia, PA · 3 cats · 17 mi from Chester
- All Mutts Matter RescueBerlin, NJ · 2 cats · 24 mi from Chester
How to adopt from All Mutts Matter Rescue
1. Potential adopter fills out application. 2. A Match Maker processes the application by calling their vet, references, and doing a family interview. 3. A meet with all family members, as well as resident dogs (if applicable) happens next. 4. If the dog is a match for their home, a contract is filled out, and the $425 adoption donation is given. 5. Spay/neuter and microchipping happens (if dog is not already altered) bewtween 5-7 months of age, as per the contract. 6. Our spay/neuter coordinator checks up on this and helps to schedule all of our dogs.
Adopting a cat in Chester
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 Chester
How many cats are up for adoption in Chester?
As of October 29, 2026, 501 cats and kittens are listed for adoption within 25 miles of Chester, Pennsylvania, by 14 rescues and shelters. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a cat in Chester?
The rescues with the most cats near Chester right now are Forgotten Cats, Inc. (Greenville, DE), Pet Adoption and Lifecare Society (Devon, Pa) and Faithful Friends Inc (Wilmington, DE). Each cat above has the rescue's phone number and website.
Are there kittens for adoption in Chester?
Yes. 130 kittens are up for adoption within 25 miles of Chester.
How do I adopt a cat in Chester?
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.