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



177 cats and kittens are waiting for homes at 4 rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Rutherford. 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 Rutherford, 105 kittens, 29 young cats, 34 adults and 2 seniors. Most are domestic shorthairs and other mixed breeds, but you'll also find Siamese and Snowshoe cats.
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1. Gordon
Adult (2 years 11 months) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 6 mi from Rutherford



Meet Gordon! The Handsome Gentleman Who Demands Your Love!
Hi there! My name is Gordon, and I’m an estimated 3-year-old big, handsome tomcat with the cheeks to prove it! I may look like a big tough guy, but underneath this rugged exterior is a total sweetheart who just wants to be loved.
I’m not the kind of guy who likes to be ignored, so if you’re walking by without stopping to give me some attention, don’t be surprised if I dive right in front of you! I love being petted, rubbing against my human’s legs, and soaking up as much affection as you’re willing to give. Why walk past me when you could be loving me instead?
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I’m a sweet, affectionate guy who wants to be part of your world. I also get along just fine with other cats, so I could be a great addition to a home with feline friends.
If you’re looking for a big, lovable companion who will make sure you never forget how much he adores you, I might just be your guy!
I’m neutered, FIV/FeLV negative, vaccinated and microchipped, and I’m officially ready for my forever family.
Apply to adopt me at www.castawaycritters.org!
- Good with cats
- House-trained
2. Kelly
Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 6 mi from Rutherford



Meet Kelly! She was found outside with her siblings Sabrina & Jill, named after Charlie's Angels!
Kelly is a full of live, playful and loveable kitten. She is very friendly and uses her litterbox perfectly. While they are not "bonded" these girls would love to find their homes together!
Kelly is fully vetted, vaccinated, spayed and FIV/FELV negative. Apply for her (and her sisters) at www.castawaycritters.org.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
3. Jill
Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 6 mi from Rutherford


Meet Jill! She was found outside with her siblings Kelly & Sabrina, named after Charlie's Angels!
Jill is a full of live, playful and loveable kitten. She is very friendly and uses her litterbox perfectly. While they are not "bonded" these girls would love to find their homes together!
Jill is fully vetted, vaccinated, spayed and FIV/FELV negative. Apply for her (and her sisters) at www.castawaycritters.org.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
4. Sabrina
Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 6 mi from Rutherford



Meet Sabrina! She was found outside with her siblings Kelly & Jill, named after Charlie's Angels!
Sabrina is a full of live, playful and loveable kitten. She is very friendly and uses her litterbox perfectly. While they are not "bonded" these girls would love to find their homes together!
Sabrina is fully vetted, vaccinated, spayed and FIV/FELV negative. Apply for her (and her sisters) at www.castawaycritters.org.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
5. Anna
Adult · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 6 mi from Rutherford


Meet Anna! She is a 4 year old lovely lady!
She was rescued from a hoarding situation, with 5 of her babies. She was an excellent Mama and even helped feed the other neonatal kittens that were taken from the hoarding situation.
Anna spends her days playing with her sibs, eating lots of dry food and taking naps on the LoveSac! She loves her humans but is also other cat friendly. She loves her tiny human friends too, as well as tolerates the dogs!
She is fully vetted, microchipped and spayed. She is FIV/FELV negative. If you are interested in adopting her, please apply at www.castawaycritters.org.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
6. Crouton
Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 6 mi from Rutherford


Meet Crouton! This little cutie will steal your heart!
She is tiny, but mighty and came from a hoarding house where she had lots of siblings.
Crouton spends her days playing with her sibs, eating lots of dry food and taking naps on the LoveSac! She loves her humans but is also other cat friendly. She loves her tiny human friends too, as well as tolerates the dogs! She will love to lay on you, lick you and give you lots of purrs! Crouton loves to nose bop her humans and she even suckles on your arm!
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Crouton is fully vetted, microchipped and spayed. She is FIV/FELV negative. If you are interested in adopting her, please apply at www.castawaycritters.org.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
7. Virginia Slims
Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 6 mi from Rutherford


Meet Virginia Slims! This little cutie will steal your heart!
She is tiny, but mighty and came from a hoarding house where she had lots of siblings.
Virginia Slims spends her days playing with her sibs, eating lots of dry food and taking naps on the LoveSac! She loves her humans but is also other cat friendly. She loves her tiny human friends too, as well as tolerates the dogs! She will love to lay on you, lick you and give you lots of purrs! Her favorite toy is a spring!
Virginia Slims is fully vetted, microchipped and spayed. She is FIV/FELV negative. If you are interested in adopting her, please apply at www.castawaycritters.org.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
8. Dorito
Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 6 mi from Rutherford



Meet Dorito! This little cutie will steal your heart!
He is tiny, but mighty and came from a hoarding house where he had lots of siblings.
Dorito spends his days playing with his sibs, eating lots of dry food and taking naps on the LoveSac! He loves his humans but is also other cat friendly. He loves his tiny human friends too, as well as tolerates the dogs! He will love to lay on you, lick you and give you lots of purrs!
Dorito is fully vetted, microchipped and neutered. He is FIV/FELV negative. If you are interested in adopting him, please apply at www.castawaycritters.org.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
9. Elfie
Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 6 mi from Rutherford


Meet Elfie! This little black cutie will steal your heart!
She is tiny, but mighty and came from a hoarding house where she had lots of siblings.
Elfie spends her days playing with her sibs, eating lots of dry food and taking naps on the LoveSac! She loves her humans but is also other cat friendly. She loves her tiny human friends too, as well as tolerates the dogs! She will love to lay on you, lick you and give you lots of purrs!
Elife is fully vetted, microchipped and spayed. She is FIV/FELV negative. If you are interested in adopting her, please apply at www.castawaycritters.org.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
10. Clancy
Male · Domestic Short Hair · 6 mi from Rutherford


Clancy had a rough start and was trapped and rescued after being dumped in a neighborhood without a colony or feeders. He is understandably shy, but has made such progress in appreciating the finer things in life like food and shelter. He is willing to be around his people and demand dinner but is still a little unsure if he likes contact. His foster thinks he is on his way to being a happy house cat.
Clancy is neutered, vetted and chipped, waiting on his furever family.
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
11. French Fry or Fry
Young · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 6 mi from Rutherford


Fry is just the loviest cat ever. He wants to be with you whenever you are around, purring and rubbing up against you. He is also quite handsome with his grey on grey tabby markings. He lives happily with cats, dogs and people.
Fry is neutered, vetted and chipped and ready for his furever family.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
12. Stewart
Kitten (4 months 29 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 6 mi from Rutherford


Meet Stewart, or “Stuey” to his friends—a handsome white and gray boy with a huge personality and an even bigger love for being spoiled. After coming from a hoarding situation, Stuey has discovered just how wonderful life can be when you have a safe, cozy home, plenty of toys, and humans who understand that cats deserve to be treated like royalty.
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Stuey is playful, affectionate, and wonderfully mischievous. He loves romping around with his foster siblings or entertaining himself with springy toys and crinkle balls. When he’s ready to recharge, he transforms into a professional snuggler. He loves curling up against his human at bedtime and being carried around like the baby he clearly believes he is. He’s also happy to remind you when attention is overdue with an enthusiastic head butt—or by casually crawling across your chest and positioning himself directly between you and whatever you were looking at.
Stuey is good with cats, dogs, and children, and he’s ready for a forever home where he can continue enjoying all the good things he’s discovered. If you’re looking for a sweet, playful cuddlebug with just enough mischief to keep you laughing, Stuey is ready to be your new favorite little shadow.
Stewart has been neutered, is up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations, litter trained, tested negative for FIV/FeLV, and has been microchipped. Stewart only eats dry cat food.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
13. Lucky
Young · Male · Domestic Medium Hair (medium coat) · 6 mi from Rutherford



Lucky started life as a stray, found with his mama, the only of his litter to survive. He is a striking young man at around a year old. He is a bit aloof but when he lets you love him, he is a cuddlebug. He is very happy around other cats.
Lucky is neutered, vetted and chipped and ready for his furever family.
- Good with cats
- House-trained
14. Tequila
Young · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Tabby (short coat) · 6 mi from Rutherford




Tequila came from a hoarding situation, but quickly learned what safe and loved feels like. He is a friendly boy that loves scritches. He is approximately 6 months old, neutered, vetted and chipped and ready for his next home. He is playful and would love a companion cat.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
15. Gin
Young · Male · Siamese (short coat) · 6 mi from Rutherford


Gin is simply a stunner! He is a lynx point Siamese rescued from a hoarding situation. Despite his rough start to life Gin is a sweet boy that loves your attention. He is neutered, vetted and chipped, and ready for his furever family.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
16. Moogi Mo
Adult · Domestic Short Hair / Tabby (short coat) · 6 mi from Rutherford


Did you know orange tabby girls are rare? Moogi, or Mo for short is no exception in many ways. Mo found herself in need of a home when her human needed to enter a nursing home. Despite the disruption, she has been nothing but super sweet. Mo will give the cutest chirps to remind you when it is meal time. She is very friendly and currently lives with many cat and dog siblings. Mo has a short tail, but the vet says she was likely born that way, there is no sign of trauma.
Mo is approximately 4 years old, spayed, vetted and chipped and ready for her next family.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
17. Cinderella
Kitten (5 months 27 days) · Female · Siamese / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 6 mi from Rutherford


Meet Cinderella, a beautiful young lynx point Siamese who is finally ready for her happily-ever-after. This sweet princess has had a difficult beginning, but she’s discovering that life can be much more than simply getting by. She’s affectionate, cuddly, playful, and loves having a cozy cat bed or sunny window fit for royalty.
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Cinderella may be a little reserved while she gets comfortable, but once she feels safe, she enjoys being close to her people and showing off her sweet personality. She loves chasing stuffed mice and balls, and she has one very important weakness: lickable treats. She’s also good with cats and children, making her a lovely little companion for a family.
After becoming a mama far earlier than she should have, Cinderella is ready to trade motherhood for a little pampering. She’s waited long enough for her fairy-tale ending, and now it’s her turn to be spoiled, showered with affection, and treated like the princess she is. Could your home be the castle she’s been waiting for?
Cinderella has been spayed, is up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations, is microchipped, litter trained and is negative for FIV/FeLV. If you are interested in adoption, visit Castaway Critters website to apply! https://www.castawaycritters.org/apply-to-adopt .
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
18. Button
Kitten (4 months 22 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 6 mi from Rutherford




Don't let the name fool you. Button may be tiny, but this little girl comes with a BIG personality, an unlimited supply of energy, and enough charm to get away with just about anything.
This beautiful little black kitten has the most enchanting eyes, a sweet disposition, and a spirit that simply refuses to be contained. Button is spunky, strong-willed, ridiculously playful, and always ready for her next adventure. If it moves, she will probably pounce on it. If it doesn't move, she may pounce on it anyway, just to be safe.
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And if nothing exciting is happening? Well, Button has been known to chase her own tail for entertainment. Who needs a personal assistant when you can provide your own amusement?
But underneath all that kitten chaos is a complete and total lovebug. Button adores being held, loves cuddling, and seems to believe that purring is a full-time occupation. Scoop her up and you'll have a tiny, rumbling bundle of affection in your arms. She's sweet, snuggly, and happiest when she can be close to her favorite people.
Button also absolutely loves other cats and gets along wonderfully with her feline friends. She would be a fantastic addition to a home with other friendly cats. She's also suitable for respectful children and cat-friendly dogs who wouldn't mind being bossed around by a tiny kitten.
She's got the looks, the attitude, the athleticism, and the cuddles. She's a pocket-sized panther with the heart of a sweetheart and the energy of a kitten who has never once considered taking a
day off.
Button has been spayed, microchipped, dewormed, has had age appropriate vaccinations, tested negative for FIV/FeLV and is litter trained. If you are interested in adopting, apply on the Castaway Critters official website at https://www.castawaycritters.org/apply-to-adopt .
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
19. Shiitake
Kitten (6 months) · Female · Domestic Long Hair / Tabby / Mixed (long coat) · 6 mi from Rutherford




Meet Shiitake, a gorgeous long-haired girl who is discovering that the world is full of wonderful things — soft pets, cozy cuddles, fun toys, and humans who just might be pretty great after all.
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Shiitake came from a hoarding situation, and she's been on quite a journey learning that people can be friends. She's made wonderful progress and is growing more confident every day. She purrs often, loves being petted, and has mastered one of the most effective ways to request more attention: the adorable headbutt. If you stop petting before she's ready, don't be surprised if she gently bumps your hand to remind you that your services are still required. Sometimes if she is exceptionally happy, you get to see her glorious fluffy tummy!
And when she's not soaking up affection, Shiitake has a playful side! Bring out something with strings and watch her curiosity kick in. She loves chasing string toys and showing off her fun, kitten-at-heart personality.
This beautiful girl would be perfectly happy as your one-and-only feline companion, making her a wonderful choice for someone looking for a special cat to spoil. She could also do well with respectful older children who understand that building trust takes patience and kindness.
As her confidence blossoms, so does her affectionate personality, and getting to be part of that transformation is a pretty special thing.She's beautiful, she's sweet, she's learning to love the good life, and she's ready for a home where she can continue to flourish at her own pace.
If you're looking for a gorgeous, fluffy companion who will reward your kindness with purrs, headbutts, playful antics, and ever-growing affection, Shiitake might just be your perfect little mushroom. Come meet Shiitake and give this lovely girl the chance to put down roots and blossom!
Shiitake has been spayed, microchipped, dewormed, has had age appropriate vaccinations, tested negative for FIV/FeLV and is litter trained. If you are interested in adopting, apply on the Castaway Critters official website at https://www.castawaycritters.org/apply-to-adopt .
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
20. Elsa
Young (1 year 1 month) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 6 mi from Rutherford



Meet Elsa, a beautiful 1-year-old solid-gray girl with a soft, gentle soul. Quiet and calm, Elsa is the kind of companion who brings a peaceful presence wherever she goes. She can be shy when first meeting someone, but once she realizes she is safe, her affectionate personality begins to shine.
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Elsa absolutely loves being pampered. Her incredibly soft coat makes her a dream to brush, and she enjoys gentle pets, belly rubs, and curling up in her human’s lap. She’s also a dedicated sunbather and can often be found soaking up the sunshine by a window. If the belly rubs stop before she’s ready, she has a hilariously sweet solution: a tiny little nibble to politely request that they continue.
Elsa is good with cats and children and would thrive in a peaceful home where she can finally be someone’s spoiled girl. She has spent her life caring for others, including raising a litter of kittens, and now it’s her turn to be cherished. If you’re looking for a quiet, loving companion who will blossom with patience and reward you with a very special bond, Elsa is ready to find her forever home.
Hen has been spayed, microchipped, dewormed, has had age appropriate vaccinations, tested negative for FIV/FeLV and is litter trained. If you are interested in adopting, apply on the Castaway Critters official website at https://www.castawaycritters.org/apply-to-adopt .
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
Rescues and shelters near Rutherford
The rescues with the most cats listed within 25 miles of Rutherford.
- Loving Care Cat RescueLemoyne, Pa · 100 cats · 7 mi from Rutherford
How to adopt from Loving Care Cat Rescue
Adoption applications are processed. Approved adopters can receive their cats after they are spayed/neutered. Fees vary depend upon age of cat and breed. There is an adoption contract.
- Castaway Critters, the James A. Hueholt Memorial FoundationHarrisburg, PA · 57 cats · 6 mi from Rutherford
- Worthy Tails Animal RescueMechanicsburg, PA · 10 cats · 14 mi from Rutherford
- Molly's Place RescueMechanicsburg, PA · 10 cats · 14 mi from Rutherford
How to adopt from Molly's Place Rescue
application and contract required , fees vary by pet cats 100-300 dogs 150-650
Adopting a cat in Rutherford
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 Rutherford
How many cats are up for adoption in Rutherford?
As of October 29, 2026, 177 cats and kittens are listed for adoption within 25 miles of Rutherford, Pennsylvania, by 4 rescues and shelters. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a cat in Rutherford?
The rescues with the most cats near Rutherford right now are Loving Care Cat Rescue (Lemoyne, Pa), Castaway Critters, the James A. Hueholt Memorial Foundation (Harrisburg, PA) and Worthy Tails Animal Rescue (Mechanicsburg, PA). Each cat above has the rescue's phone number and website.
Are there kittens for adoption in Rutherford?
Yes. 105 kittens are up for adoption within 25 miles of Rutherford.
How do I adopt a cat in Rutherford?
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.