Kid-Friendly Cats for Adoption in Columbia, SC: 14 Cats Good with Children
By Cats of the Day · Updated

Rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Columbia have 14 kid-friendly cats up for adoption. Here are all 14, 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 children, usually because they've lived with kids in a foster home.
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1. Livia
Young · Female · Tuxedo / Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 4 mi from Columbia




Livia is a fun loving and happy girl. She follows you around and is playful yet gentle. She was born 8/5/26 so she is little and cute and ready to move into your home. She will be at our Saturday adoption events from 12-4 Petsmart Harbison Blvd.
email us at animalrescuecarolina@yahoo.com
or
Click on the link for a fillable Application:
https://form.jotform.com/241715082920149
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
2. Moo
Kitten (3 months 18 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 20 mi from Columbia










Please apply today!Moo is a sweet squishy boy who just wants to play and love on everyone. He has become fast friends with all of his kitten roomates but love Fizz the most. He would make a great pair with any roomate or a new friend both feline and human! If not already on caretoadopt.org, please visit www.caretoadopt.org to view the complete pet profile. Applications to adopt are found on this website as well. To speed up the adoption process, completed applications may be emailed to caretoadopt@gmail.com.
* Breeds are our best guess based on experience and research. *Applicants must willing to drive to Lexington or Irmo, SC for kittens to receive booster vaccinations and neuter through CARE.booster 3: around 10/31Spay: TBD
All kittens receive a series of 2-4 distemper vaccines (based on age), rabies vaccine, several dewormings, microchips, FELV test (one from each litter is FELV/FIV combo tested), and are spayed/neutered through CARE.Videos:https://youtube.com/shorts/QGjl8Ki6zW8?si=R-lgsPjBQU06aCxg
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
3. Bonita
Young (2 months 28 days) · Female · Domestic Medium Hair / Dilute Calico / Mixed (medium coat) · 4 mi from Columbia



Complete an application at
https://form.jotform.com/241715082920149
Email animalrescuecarolina@yahoo.com with questions.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
4. Loblolly
Kitten (3 months 12 days) · Female · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 20 mi from Columbia










Please apply today!Loblolly loves to watch all of her siblings before she tries new things. Her twin sister Mulberry also makes a good launch pad for her jumping about. This fat and happy little ball of fluff would love her forever home to be with a sibling but she also thinks she will make friends with anyone new, feline or not :)If not already on caretoadopt.org, please visit www.caretoadopt.org to view the complete pet profile. Applications to adopt are found on this website as well. To speed up the adoption process, completed applications may be emailed to caretoadopt@gmail.com.
* Breeds are our best guess based on experience and research.
Read more about Loblolly
*Applicants must willing to drive to Lexington or Irmo, SC for kittens to receive booster vaccinations and neuter through CARE.booster 3: around 10/10Spay: 11/10
All kittens receive a series of 2-4 distemper vaccines (based on age), rabies vaccine, several dewormings, microchips, FELV test (one from each litter is FELV/FIV combo tested), and are spayed/neutered through CARE.Videos:https://youtube.com/shorts/NuHMp6OYvXM?si=igUw8yv6cVLoz__Ghttps://youtube.com/shorts/9pH-gHjlsGA?si=TbJiDPtKps2xUyZihttps://youtube.com/shorts/6SXCfxQME8c?si=Gg7FbOLOFB_JxMWGhttps://youtube.com/shorts/_YSZPOtkZ98?si=xRTsRug7X3REr_wjhttps://youtube.com/shorts/cm6TC3clqsw?si=Cp_RaNcK52L5Bei9https://youtu.be/0IrkUARWJd8https://youtu.be/xhJuL61XMz8https://youtu.be/iL0kmtBl1a8
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
5. Pecan
Kitten (3 months 19 days) · Female · Torbie / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 20 mi from Columbia










Please apply today!Pecan is the leader of the Saplings kitten group. She likes to be first to try everything and show off to her siblings. She is striking with her orange mixed into her lovely tabby stripes. This fat and happy little ball of fluff would love her forever home to be with a sibling but she also thinks she will make friends with anyone new, feline or not :)If not already on caretoadopt.org, please visit www.caretoadopt.org to view the complete pet profile. Applications to adopt are found on this website as well. To speed up the adoption process, completed applications may be emailed to caretoadopt@gmail.com.
* Breeds are our best guess based on experience and research.
Read more about Pecan
*Applicants must willing to drive to Lexington or Irmo, SC for kittens to receive booster vaccinations and neuter through CARE.Spay: 11/10
All kittens receive a series of 2-4 distemper vaccines (based on age), rabies vaccine, several dewormings, microchips, FELV test (one from each litter is FELV/FIV combo tested), and are spayed/neutered through CARE.Videos:https://youtube.com/shorts/NuHMp6OYvXM?si=igUw8yv6cVLoz__Ghttps://youtube.com/shorts/9pH-gHjlsGA?si=TbJiDPtKps2xUyZihttps://youtube.com/shorts/6SXCfxQME8c?si=Gg7FbOLOFB_JxMWGhttps://youtube.com/shorts/_YSZPOtkZ98?si=xRTsRug7X3REr_wjhttps://youtube.com/shorts/cm6TC3clqsw?si=Cp_RaNcK52L5Bei9https://youtu.be/0IrkUARWJd8https://youtu.be/xhJuL61XMz8https://youtu.be/iL0kmtBl1a8
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
6. Marilyn
Young (3 months 21 days) · Female · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 4 mi from Columbia


Marilyn is an active kitten who loves to play, loves toys and also enjoys lap-time with her human!!
Complete an application at
https://form.jotform.com/241715082920149
Email animalrescuecarolina@yahoo.com with questions.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
7. Fig
Young (1 year 1 month) · Female · Egyptian Mau / Torbie / Mixed (short coat) · 20 mi from Columbia










Please apply today!Videos: https://youtube.com/shorts/6Xkdf_ONu14?si=vk6G6bVVV2-8JQUqFig was found under a fig bush trying to get out of the heat. She was very under weight but wanted to be friends and wouldnt stop talking until she was fed many times! She is now healthy and ready for her forever home. She loves all attention from humans and her kitty roomates.If not already on caretoadopt.org, please visit www.caretoadopt.org to view the complete pet profile. Applications to adopt are found on this website as well. To speed up the adoption process, completed applications may be emailed to caretoadopt@gmail.com.
* Breeds are our best guess based on experience and research. *
All cats receive a distemper vaccine, rabies vaccine, microchip, dewormer, FELV/FIV combo test, and are spayed/neutered through CARE.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
8. Ayla
Young (4 months 21 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 4 mi from Columbia




Ayla was found with her sister and brother in a hoarder's house. A former bottle baby, she now eats with gusto! She's an active kitten who scampers around and loves to jump on her siblings! She will need another kitten or playmate. Has not been around dogs or children yet, but should do fine with a proper introduction.
Complete an application at
https://form.jotform.com/241715082920149
Email animalrescuecarolina@yahoo.com with questions.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
9. Gilly
Young (4 months 21 days) · Male · Domestic Medium Hair / Tuxedo / Mixed (medium coat) · 4 mi from Columbia


Gilly was found with his siblings in a hoarder's house. He's progressed from a bottle baby to a very sweet kitten! While he likes to play with his sisters, he also cuddling with his foster Mom. He's very inquisitive and his curiousity gets him into mischief. He will need another kitten or playmate. Has not been around dogs or children yet, but should do fine with a proper introduction.
Complete an application at
https://form.jotform.com/241715082920149
Email animalrescuecarolina@yahoo.com with questions.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
10. Frieda
Young · Female · Domestic Long Hair / Turkish Angora (long coat) · 4 mi from Columbia


Frieda is blind but she is a lesson in resilience. She constantly amazes by her radar that lets her track where she wants to go and how she learns where things are so quickly. She has been blind most of her short life and is nervous of people but likes to be petted and in a proper home she will grow into a happy confident kitty. She is good with other kitties as she came from a hoarding situation. She knows where the litter box is and her food, and climbs the highest cat perch like a pro. She is quiet and gentle and adorable. She would do well in a quiet household with adults or gentle children, maybe a calm dog.email us with questions at:animalrescuecarolina@yahoo.com.She will be at our adoption events Saturdays from 12-4 Harbison Blvd Petsmart.or copy the link below for a fillable application.
https://form.jotform.com/241715082920149
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
- Special needs
11. Leo & Maverick
Adult (1 year 10 months) · Male · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 4 mi from Columbia



Leo & Maverick are bonded pair. These handsome boys are playful & fun and love each other, and will likely do best as the only household cats. The do well with cat-friendly dogs.
Complete an application at
https://form.jotform.com/241715082920149
Email animalrescuecarolina@yahoo.com with questions.
- Good with kids
- Only cat
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
- Adopt together
12. Theodore
Young (1 year 5 months) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 20 mi from Columbia






Please apply today!Theodore was found in a TNR colony with severe pillow paws. He quickly decided he loved being an indoor baby while getting the medical care he needed. He is now healthy and happy and ready to find his forever indoor home. He can be a little shy with new people but loves anyone who brings him food. He also enjoys sprawling around being lazy with any of his feline roomies.If not already on caretoadopt.org, please visit www.caretoadopt.org to view the complete pet profile. Applications to adopt are found on this website as well. To speed up the adoption process, completed applications may be emailed to caretoadopt@gmail.com.
* Breeds are our best guess based on experience and research. *
All cats receive a distemper vaccine, rabies vaccine, microchip, dewormer, FELV/FIV combo test (one from each litter is FELV/FIV combo tested), and are spayed/neutered through CARE.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
13. Petunia
Kitten (7 months) · Female · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 20 mi from Columbia










Please apply today!Petunia is a sweet girl who like to be the level headed lookout for her two brothers antics. She is also a sweetie who loves a good cuddle with her human caretaker. She would make a great pair with any of her roomates as well as likely to bond with new friends.Adoption fee: $40If not already on caretoadopt.org, please visit www.caretoadopt.org to view the complete pet profile. Applications to adopt are found on this website as well. To speed up the adoption process, completed applications may be emailed to caretoadopt@gmail.com.
* Breeds are our best guess based on experience and research.
Read more about Petunia
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All kittens receive a series of 2-4 distemper vaccines (based on age), rabies vaccine, several dewormings, microchips, FELV test (one from each litter is FELV/FIV combo tested), and are spayed/neutered through CARE.Videos:https://youtube.com/shorts/W67vW_mCYlU?si=YGPhOTPTIw1k3uZj
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
14. ChrysantheMum
Young (1 year 5 months) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 20 mi from Columbia







Please apply today!Is this cat real? She may look like a painting, but she is real! ChrysantheMum was a very good mom to her little flowers but is now enjoying the lazy life and looking for her forever home. She can be a little shy with new things but once she has a minute she becomes a love bug. You wont be able to walk far without this little shadow checking out what you are doing... in case you may have food. Apply today to add this unique sweetie to your family.If not already on caretoadopt.org, please visit www.caretoadopt.org to view the complete pet profile. Applications to adopt are found on this website as well.
Read more about ChrysantheMum
To speed up the adoption process, completed applications may be emailed to caretoadopt@gmail.com.
* Breeds are our best guess based on experience and research. *
All cats receive a distemper vaccine, rabies vaccine, microchip, dewormer, FELV/FIV combo test (one from each litter is FELV/FIV combo tested), and are spayed/neutered through CARE.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
Adopting a cat with children in Columbia
Bring the whole family to meet the cat before you adopt, and ask the rescue how the cat behaves around children your kids' ages.
Teach children to let the cat come to them, to stroke gently, and to leave the cat alone while it's eating, sleeping or using the litter box. Give the cat a high or quiet spot to retreat to.
Relaxed adult cats are often a better match for young children than kittens, which scratch and nip while they play.
Rescues with kid-friendly cats near Columbia
- Animal Rescue Carolina, Inc.Columbia, SC · 7 kid-friendly cats above
- Cullen's Archangel RescuE, Inc.Lexington, SC · 7 kid-friendly cats above
Questions about adopting kid-friendly cats in Columbia
How many kid-friendly cats are up for adoption in Columbia?
As of October 29, 2026, rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Columbia, South Carolina, have 14 kid-friendly cats up for adoption. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a kid-friendly cat in Columbia?
The rescues with the most kid-friendly cats near Columbia right now are Animal Rescue Carolina, Inc. (Columbia, SC) and Cullen's Archangel RescuE, Inc. (Lexington, SC). Each cat above has the rescue's phone number and website.
What kind of cat is best with kids?
A calm, confident cat that the rescue has seen around children. Adult cats are often easier than kittens with young kids, since their personalities are known and they play less roughly.
Listings are updated daily. Rescues are responsible for their own listings; a cat may have been adopted since this page was updated.