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Cats for Adoption in North Charleston, SC: 30 Cats Looking for a Home

Cats up for adoption near North Charleston, SC

147 cats and kittens are waiting for homes at 7 rescues and shelters within 100 miles of North Charleston. 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 within 100 miles of North Charleston, 12 kittens, 106 young cats and 27 adults. Most are domestic shorthairs and other mixed breeds, in every color and personality.

1. Nickel

Young · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Tuxedo / Mixed (short coat) · 92 mi from North Charleston

A sweet boy from humble beginnings. He knew to find help at the right place - a local hospital! He is sweet and purry with a particular fondness for Churu. He will need some time and patience for acclimating to his new home as his experiences have been somewhat limited while getting him healthy for his next step in life.
Apply to Adopt: https://form.jotform.com/241715082920149
Email animalrescuecarolina@yahoo.com

  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Nickel fromAnimal Rescue Carolina, Inc.Columbia, SC · listed Oct 29

2. Feisty Potato

Young · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Tabby / Mixed (short coat) · 92 mi from North Charleston

I’m a little tot with a lot of energy and a big personality waiting for a new kitty friend to play with and a great family to love me furever. I love to sit on your shoulder to see what you’re doing. Everyone needs a cat supervising them.
Meet him at our Petsmart Adoption events on Sarurdays from 12-4 at Harbison Blvd Petsmart
Apply to Adopt: https://form.jotform.com/241715082920149
Email animalrescuecarolina@yahoo.com

  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Feisty Potato fromAnimal Rescue Carolina, Inc.Columbia, SC · listed Oct 23

3. Creature

Young (3 months 9 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 61 mi from North Charleston

Meet Creature, a 3-month-old black kitten with model-level confidence and a heart full of love. Whether he's striking his best pose for the camera, soaking up pets, or curling up for cuddles, this sweet boy knows exactly how to steal the spotlight.

Adopt Creature fromHilton Head Humane AssociationHilton Head, SC · listed Oct 20

4. Pumpkin

Young · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 61 mi from North Charleston

Meet Pumpkin! This adorable orange-and-white sweetheart is as cute as her name and full of kitten charm. Pumpkin loves attention, cuddles, and is ready to brighten someone's home with lots of love!

Adopt Pumpkin fromHilton Head Humane AssociationHilton Head, SC · listed Oct 19

5. Sally O'Malley

Adult (1 year 1 month) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 61 mi from North Charleston

Sally O'Malley believes the best place to be is wherever her favorite human happens to be! This sweet tabico girl isn't shy about asking for affection and will happily climb right onto you when she's ready for cuddles.

Adopt Sally O'Malley fromHilton Head Humane AssociationHilton Head, SC · listed Oct 16

6. Jillian

Adult (1 year 1 month) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 61 mi from North Charleston

Jillian is a gorgeous orange tabby with a sweet personality and a wonderfully laid-back approach to life. At one year old, she's past the tiny-kitten stage but still has plenty of love to share with the lucky person who brings her home.

Adopt Jillian fromHilton Head Humane AssociationHilton Head, SC · listed Oct 16

7. Seras

Young (7 months) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 61 mi from North Charleston

Beautiful, sweet, and wonderfully easygoing, Seras is the kind of girl who makes loving a cat look effortless. With her stunning tabby coat and gentle personality, she's ready to bring a little extra love and tranquility to her forever home.

Adopt Seras fromHilton Head Humane AssociationHilton Head, SC · listed Oct 16

8. Robert Purrwin

Young (4 months 8 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 61 mi from North Charleston

Crikey, mate! While this Robert Purrwin isn't wrestling crocodiles, he's busy stealing hearts with his sweet personality and adorable tabby stripes! This little adventurer is ready to explore his way right into your heart.

Adopt Robert Purrwin fromHilton Head Humane AssociationHilton Head, SC · listed Oct 16

9. Olive

Adult (1 year) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 61 mi from North Charleston

Olive is a beautiful 1-year-old girl with big, soulful eyes that are sure to steal your heart! This sweet girl has so much life ahead of her and is ready to find a loving forever home of her own.

Adopt Olive fromHilton Head Humane AssociationHilton Head, SC · listed Oct 16

10. Livia

Young · Female · Tuxedo / Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 92 mi from North Charleston

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
Adopt Livia fromAnimal Rescue Carolina, Inc.Columbia, SC · listed Oct 16

11. Hiccup

Young · Male · Tuxedo / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 92 mi from North Charleston

Hiccup is an outgoing kitten with a playful and energetic spirit. His favorite times of the day are meal time and nap time - a perfect buddy just in time for Thanksgiving.
Click on the link for a fillable Application:
https://form.jotform.com/241715082920149
Email animalrescuecarolina@yahoo.com

  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Hiccup fromAnimal Rescue Carolina, Inc.Columbia, SC · listed Oct 15

12. Moo

Kitten (3 months 18 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 100 mi from North Charleston

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
Adopt Moo fromCullen's Archangel RescuE, Inc.Lexington, SC · listed Oct 15

13. Nemew

Young (4 months 10 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 61 mi from North Charleston

Nemew may only have three legs, but he has absolutely no interest in letting that slow him down! This handsome black-and-white boy is an independent little soul who enjoys affection on his terms and is happiest when he can do things his own way.

Adopt Nemew fromHilton Head Humane AssociationHilton Head, SC · listed Oct 6

14. Basil

Young (5 months 10 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 61 mi from North Charleston

Basil is a 5-month-old black kitten with a talent for finding his way into the middle of whatever you're doing. Friendly, confident, and always ready for the next adventure, this outgoing boy believes every stranger is simply a friend he hasn't met yet.

Adopt Basil fromHilton Head Humane AssociationHilton Head, SC · listed Oct 1

15. Pickles

Young (5 months 10 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 61 mi from North Charleston

Pickles is the kind of kitten who can make a toy mouse seem like the most exciting thing on Earth. Between his playful antics and sweet personality, this 5-month-old charmer has a knack for making people smile.

Adopt Pickles fromHilton Head Humane AssociationHilton Head, SC · listed Oct 1

16. Wasabi

Young (5 months 10 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 61 mi from North Charleston

Don't let the name fool you, there's nothing spicy about this sweet boy. Wasabi is a 5-month-old kitten with a lovable personality, plenty of playful energy, and a face that's nearly impossible to say no to.

Adopt Wasabi fromHilton Head Humane AssociationHilton Head, SC · listed Oct 1

17. Pepper Jr

Young (6 months) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 61 mi from North Charleston

Pepper Jr is a 5-month-old black kitten with a curious spirit and a playful streak. He's always on the lookout for his next adventure, but once playtime is over, he's more than happy to settle in for cuddles and attention.

Adopt Pepper Jr fromHilton Head Humane AssociationHilton Head, SC · listed Oct 1

18. Bonita

Young (2 months 28 days) · Female · Domestic Medium Hair / Dilute Calico / Mixed (medium coat) · 92 mi from North Charleston

Complete an application at

https://form.jotform.com/241715082920149

Email animalrescuecarolina@yahoo.com with questions.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Bonita fromAnimal Rescue Carolina, Inc.Columbia, SC · listed Oct 1

19. Levi

Kitten (7 months) · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 61 mi from North Charleston

Levi is a 4-month-old tuxedo kitten. Whether he's chasing toys, snuggling, or charming everyone he meets, Levi is ready to steal your heart.

Adopt Levi fromHilton Head Humane AssociationHilton Head, SC · listed Sep 28

20. Lucas

Kitten (7 months) · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 61 mi from North Charleston

Lucas is a 4-month-old kitten who is ready to steal your heart. The sleek black explorer is curious and always up for an adventure.

Adopt Lucas fromHilton Head Humane AssociationHilton Head, SC · listed Sep 28

21. Diva

Young · Female · Russian Blue / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 92 mi from North Charleston

My name is Diva or little Diva. Right now I’m a tiny, petite girl. Despite being a kitten I’m fairly shy
but love to snuggle and purr. I need a little time to adjust to new people. I like some cats, but I tend to stay away from the super energetic ones that want to play all the time. They are a bit too much for me. I would do best with a calm dog and older children that have had experience with cats before.

Apply to Adopt:
https://form.jotform.com/241715082920149

Email animalrescuecarolina@yahoo.com

  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Diva fromAnimal Rescue Carolina, Inc.Columbia, SC · listed Sep 27

22. Thorne

Young · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Tabby / Mixed (short coat) · 92 mi from North Charleston

I'm a pretty chill lady for being a kitten. I play a lot but also like my naps. I love other kitties so having a friend to pal around and snuggle with would be great!

Apply to Adopt:
https://form.jotform.com/241715082920149

Email animalrescuecarolina@yahoo.com

  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Thorne fromAnimal Rescue Carolina, Inc.Columbia, SC · listed Sep 24

23. Morel

Young (5 months 6 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 61 mi from North Charleston

Morel is a curious 4-month-old black Domestic Shorthair who approaches every day like a new adventure waiting to happen. Full of playful energy and kitten-sized silliness, he loves exploring, playing, and finding fun wherever he goes.

Adopt Morel fromHilton Head Humane AssociationHilton Head, SC · listed Sep 22

24. Button

Young (5 months 6 days) · Male · Domestic Medium Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 61 mi from North Charleston

Button is a handsome 4-month-old black and white kitten who can be a little nervous at first and will need a patient adopter willing to give him time to settle in. With treats, toys, and gentle encouragement, Button’s confidence will grow, and we know he will make a wonderful and loving companion.

Adopt Button fromHilton Head Humane AssociationHilton Head, SC · listed Sep 22

25. Darla

Young (4 months 2 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 61 mi from North Charleston

Darla is basically the definition of kitten energy—curious, playful, a little mischievous, and always ready for her next adventure! This adorable 3-month-old tuxedo girl is sure to keep you laughing with her silly antics and lovable personality.

Adopt Darla fromHilton Head Humane AssociationHilton Head, SC · listed Sep 20

26. Lil Dude

Adult · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 61 mi from North Charleston

Lil Dude's Dating Profile

Age: 1 year old. Mature enough to know better, orange enough not to care.

About Me: I'm a handsome 10.6-pound orange gentleman seeking a long-term relationship with someone who appreciates the finer things in life: snacks, naps, snacks during naps, and naps after snacks.

Turn-ons: ✔ Treats
✔ Warm laundry
✔ Chin scratches
✔ Being told I'm handsome

Turn-offs: ✘ Empty food bowls
✘ Closed doors
✘ Being informed that I've "already eaten"

If you're looking for a loyal companion who will make you laugh every day and occasionally sit on your laptop when you need it most, Lil Dude might be the one for you.

Adopt Lil Dude fromHilton Head Humane AssociationHilton Head, SC · listed Sep 14

27. Emerson

Young · Male · Domestic Long Hair / Mixed (long coat) · 61 mi from North Charleston

Emerson was born without upper eyelids. However, his story isn't about what's missing. It's about everything that's there: a playful spirit, gentle heart, and an endless capacity to love.

Somewhere out there is the family who will look beyond his condition and see the remarkable kitten who deserves the happiest ending. Until then, Emerson waits... purring, playing, and believing that his person is on the way.

Adopt Emerson fromHilton Head Humane AssociationHilton Head, SC · listed Sep 14

28. Raspberry

Young · Female · Abyssinian / Tabby / Mixed (short coat) · 92 mi from North Charleston

My name is Raspberry. I'm a very shy girl. While I adjust and get used to you, I will sit very still in your lap. I do enjoy ear scratches, but you have to move slowly or I get scared. I was with three siblings growing up but I mostly keep to myself. I am looking for a quiet home with plenty of love and patience for me to feel comfortable. This will help me to grow and thrive into the cat I know I can be. A cat buddy that likes to nurture and be loving toward me would be a plus.
Apply to Adopt
https://form.jotform.com/241715082920149
Email animalrescuecarolina@yahoo.com

  • No young kids
  • Good with cats
  • No dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Raspberry fromAnimal Rescue Carolina, Inc.Columbia, SC · listed Sep 12

29. Agatha Kitty

Young (2 months 28 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 61 mi from North Charleston

Agatha Kitty is a sweet little girl just under 3 months old who may need a little time to come out of her shell, but her gentle personality shines through once she feels comfortable. Whether she's curled up in her cozy bed for a nap or happily entertaining herself with one of her favorite toys, Agatha is sure to melt your heart.

Adopt Agatha Kitty fromHilton Head Humane AssociationHilton Head, SC · listed Sep 9

30. Jo Jo Bean

Young (3 months 4 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 61 mi from North Charleston

Meet Jo Jo Bean, a 3-month-old little tiny tornado! She is bringing nonstop laughter and excitement to everyone she meets! This cute girl is ready for her next adventure: her new family!

Adopt Jo Jo Bean fromHilton Head Humane AssociationHilton Head, SC · listed Sep 3

Rescues and shelters near North Charleston

The rescues with the most cats listed within 100 miles of North Charleston.

  • Hilton Head Humane AssociationHilton Head, SC · 98 cats · 61 mi from North Charleston
    How to adopt from Hilton Head Humane Association

    We have a 4-page adoption application and agreement. The fee is $90 for cats, and $100 for dogs.

  • Animal Rescue Carolina, Inc.Columbia, SC · 35 cats · 92 mi from North Charleston
    How to adopt from Animal Rescue Carolina, Inc.

    We have an application that must be filled out including a vet reference and non-relative references. A 24 hour hold on the application allows the ARC volunteer to call references and follow up with any questions for the potential adopter. A home visit may be scheduled at this point. If the person is approved, they must sign a contract. An adoption fee is required, however this may be waived in special circumstances. If for any reason in the future they can no longer take care of the pet, the animal must be returned to ARC.

  • Cullen's Archangel RescuE, Inc.Lexington, SC · 7 cats · 100 mi from North Charleston
  • Happy's PorchJohns Island, sc · 4 cats · 17 mi from North Charleston
    How to adopt from Happy's Porch

    Adoption fees range based on pets age. Each pet parent has to fill out a thorough application in order to be considered.

  • Tiny Paws of the Lowcountrymt pleasant, SC · 1 cat · 17 mi from North Charleston
  • Libby and Mace's PlaceMcclellanville, SC · 1 cat · 36 mi from North Charleston
    How to adopt from Libby and Mace's Place

    Adoption application, Home visit, reference checks and adoption fee

  • Peace, Love, & Paws, IncMyrtle Beach, SC · 1 cat · 86 mi from North Charleston
    How to adopt from Peace, Love, & Paws, Inc

    vet and personal references, home visit, and adoption donation which is normally $200-250 for dogs and $50-$100 for cats.

Adopting a cat in North Charleston

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 North Charleston

How many cats are up for adoption in North Charleston?

As of October 29, 2026, 147 cats and kittens are listed for adoption within 100 miles of North Charleston, South Carolina, by 7 rescues and shelters. The list is updated every day.

Where can I adopt a cat in North Charleston?

The rescues with the most cats near North Charleston right now are Hilton Head Humane Association (Hilton Head, SC), 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.

Are there kittens for adoption in North Charleston?

Yes. 12 kittens are up for adoption within 100 miles of North Charleston.

How do I adopt a cat in North Charleston?

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.