Cats for Adoption in York, SC: 20 Cats Looking for a Home
138 cats and kittens are waiting for homes at 5 rescues and shelters within 50 miles of York. 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 York, 91 kittens, 25 young cats and 22 adults. Most are domestic shorthairs and other mixed breeds, in every color and personality.
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1. Pistol
Pistol is a sweet, playful guy who loves life and love! He loves other cats, especially his besties, Golden Snitch and Pipsqueak! His foster mom doesn’t have a dog, but she is pretty sure this lovey dude will love dogs too. He definitely loves human kids and humans in general!Our favorite Pistol feature is the little white heart on his belly!Pistol would love to live with a family that could give him lots of attention! He loves to play, snuggle, and be around humans. He is a happy, little love machine who even appreciates belly rubs like a dog!Pistol is 4 months old, neutered, dewormed, microchipped, and vaccinated for Rabies, etc.He is being fostered in Monroe, NC, but his foster mom is happy to meet up with adopters:)Email his foster mom, Jill, directly at caretoadopt9@gmail.com with any questions or to request an adoption application.You can also find applications at www.caretoadopt.org.
If not already on caretoadopt.org, please visit www.caretoadopt.org to view the complete pet profile.
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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, dewormer, FELV/FIV combo test, and are spayed/neutered through CARE.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
2. G. Snitch
Meet Golden Snitch!Four months old. Professional cuddler. Former roadside fugitive.G Snitch wasn’t exactly looking for a home when he was found. He was a small feral kitten found in the middle of a busy road, and thankfully someone decided his tiny life was worth stopping for.(Yep, that’s me - his foster mom!I knew he was he was special when I looked down at him on the road, and he looked into my eyes and, I mean, deep into my eyes!)At first, G Snitch wasn’t convinced this whole “human” thing was going to work out.In fact, it took 19 DAYS before he finally purred.NINETEEN. DAYS. (My 8-year-old daughter got the first purr)But once he figured out that humans could mean soft beds, a full belly, gentle scratches, cuddles, and feeling safe...
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well, G Snitch completely changed his mind.Now?He’s a sweet, quiet, cuddly little guy who loves hanging out with people, his kitty friends, and soaking up the good life he almost never got the chance to experience.He still looks deep in my eyes, but I no longer see his eyes swimming in fear! He is happy and content and brave!G. Snitch is ready for the next chapter — a forever home where he never has to wonder where his next safe place will be.Because this boy has already learned something important:Sometimes getting snatched off the road is the best thing that can ever happen to you.G. Snitch is 4 months old, neutered, dewormed, and vaccinated for Rabies, etc.He is being fostered in Monroe, NC, but foster mom is happy to meet up with adopters:)You can email his foster mom, Jill, directly at caretoadopt9@gmail.com with any questions or to get an adoption application.Applications can also be found at www.caretoadopt.org.
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, dewormer, FELV/FIV combo test, and are spayed/neutered through CARE.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
3. Flutter
DOB 5/20/24Flutter is a sweet, chatty little girl with a personality as lovely as her name. This friendly feline truly lives up to being a social butterfly—she loves hopping from one friend to the next, happily greeting everyone she meets and sharing the latest “kitty gossip” along the way.Flutter enjoys being part of the action and will gladly keep you company while you go about your day. Whether she’s lounging nearby, exploring the room, or chatting away with her adorable little meows, she always brings warmth and personality wherever she goes.With her affectionate nature and outgoing spirit, Flutter is sure to bring joy, laughter, and plenty of conversation to her forever home.
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If you’re looking for a loving companion who will always be ready to brighten your day, Flutter is your girl! - Spayed/neutered- Microchipped with lifetime registration- Combo tested for FIV/FeLV- Treated for internal parasites- Up-to-date on flea prevention and age-appropriate vaccines- Socialized in loving foster homes
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
4. Chip
From his foster "Chip loves people and wants to be held, he's extremely friendly. He has an absolute gorgeous face and eyes which doesn't show in the picture but in person he is stunning! Chip plays all day long and never run out of energy and is also full of kitten love. Warm and cuddly little guy."Kittens may appear older in person, pictures are typically updated monthly
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
5. Smoke
From his foster "He is playful & funny. Make kitten trouble one minute and snuggle the next. Do you want to brighten things up around your home? He will do that for you!"Kittens may appear older in person, pictures are typically updated monthly
- Good with cats
- House-trained
6. Main
From her foster "MEET MAIN — A LITTLE MAMA WHO DESERVES A MAIN STREET OF HER OWN!Her name is Main. Her story started on Main Street. But the place she belongs is in YOUR heart. Beautiful MAIN is a young black-and-white, medium-haired kitty who was found on Main Street in Wilkesboro with her two kittens.And this wasn't a family we could simply leave to fend for themselves. They were holding up along a very busy section of Main Street, putting this little mama and her babies in tremendous danger. So Main and her kittens became a rescue priority.But here's the thing about Main…SHE WAS BARELY MORE THAN A KITTEN HERSELF.
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This young girl had already become a mother before she had really gotten the chance to be a baby. When Main first entered rescue, she was painfully thin. Fortunately, this little girl has discovered one of life's greatest pleasures: FOOD! Main has a wonderfully healthy appetite and is steadily putting on the weight she desperately needed. With regular meals, safety and plenty of love, she's beginning to show us who she really is. And WHO SHE IS… is pretty darn wonderful. Main is EXTREMELY SWEET and affectionate. She has a lovely, gentle disposition and genuinely enjoys being around people. But don't let her mama status fool you—she's still a young kitty herself! She loves to play with toys and is ready to experience all the fun things she missed while growing up far too quickly.Now her kittens are vetted. Main is vetted. And this little family is ready for their next chapter. MAIN IS FULLY VETTED: Spayed Distemper vaccinated Rabies vaccinated FeLV/FIV negative Microchipped Treated for fleas Treated for intestinal parasites Main would be a wonderful addition to so many different kinds of homes. She would likely be happy in a home with children and/or other cats, but she could also be perfectly content being the only kitty in an adult-only home. After everything this little girl has been through, what she deserves now is simple:A safe home. A full food bowl. A few toys. A soft place to sleep. And someone who will love her for the sweet, beautiful girl she is. From a dangerous stretch of Main Street Wilkesboro…to the safety of rescue…NOW MAIN IS LOOKING FOR THE STREET SHE'LL NEVER HAVE TO LEAVE — HER FOREVER HOME."Kittens may appear older in person, pictures are typically updated monthly
- Good with cats
- House-trained
7. Minnie
From her foster "Miss Minnie Mouse is the absolute sweetest kitty! She loves everyone and is always open to snuggles and purrs, and she's an amazing playmate for other cats. She is very friendly, even with the dog, and will be the first to greet you when you walk in the door!"Kittens may appear older in person, pictures are typically updated monthly
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
8. Gingie
Gingie is playful, friendly and likes to play with other cats.Kittens may appear older in person, pictures are typically updated monthly
- Good with cats
- House-trained
9. Pigtail
From her foster "Pigtail is sweet & petite. Her and her sister Pearl are almost identical! A little shyer than her siblings but still very affectionate. Plays well with all the fosters and all the toys."Kittens may appear older in person, pictures are typically updated monthly
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
10. Zig
Info coming soon! Loves puppies!Come meet me at Pet Supermarket in Mooresville! Kittens may appear older in person, pictures are typically updated monthly
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
11. Dobby
Info coming soon! Kittens may appear older in person, pictures are typically updated monthly
- Good with cats
- House-trained
12. Freckle
From her foster "Freckle is a tiny little thing with a big personality! Very spoiled, loves attention and wants to be with you especially if you have food. Gets along with all her siblings and older cats in the fosters care. Smallest of litter but friendliest"Kittens may appear older in person, pictures are typically updated monthly
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
13. Luna
From her foster "Luna is very sweet loves to jump up on your lap. She has a great purr and lets you hold her upside down and pet her belly. Very active and loves to play with toys and loves to be pet."Kittens may appear older in person, pictures are typically updated monthly
- Good with cats
- House-trained
14. Dipper
From his foster "He is very energetic. Loves attention, getting use to being around dogs. Absolutely loves his wet food. Gets along with cats and kids."Kittens may appear older in person, pictures are typically updated monthly
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
15. Scrappy
From his foster "Scrappy is full of personality and fun! He loves to play and will follow you everywhere. Scrappy is an entertainer and loves attention. He is very soft and purrs so loud. He would make a great snuggle buddy this winter! "Kittens may appear older in person, pictures are typically updated monthly
- Good with cats
- House-trained
16. Flox
From his foster "Flox is a curious and playful kitten! He has beautiful gray markings and a sweet personality. He enjoys being held and really loves playing with toys. The last of his siblings to be adopted, Flox is ready to find his new family "Kittens may appear older in person, pictures are typically updated monthly
- Good with cats
- House-trained
17. Scooby
From his foster "Scooby is a sweet tabby boy who can be shy at first, then will come lay on your lap and purr! He loves to sleep way up high in the cat tree and look out the window. He’s an easygoing, friendly kitty ready for his forever home! He would do well alone or with other cats and he has been friendly with my two puppies!"Kittens may appear older in person, pictures are typically updated monthly
- Good with cats
- House-trained
18. Clarabelle
From her foster "Clarabelle is an adorable cat-cow who loves loves loves to snuggle, whether it's with her favorite humans or in a kitty pile. She is always happy and purrs 24/7. Clarabelle loves to play with her siblings, but her favorite thing to do is play with the pipe cleaners she mysteriously found."Kittens may appear older in person, pictures are typically updated monthly
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
19. Sherlock
From his foster "Sherlock will fit into any home instantly! Extremely handsome and he knows it. Plays well with all the fosters but especially loving to his brother Jethro!"Kittens may appear older in person, pictures are typically updated monthly
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
20. Pearl
From her foster "Looks identical to her sister and Mom! Friendly sweet & lovable."Kittens may appear older in person, pictures are typically updated monthly
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
Rescues and shelters near York
The rescues with the most cats listed within 50 miles of York.
- Piedmont Animal RescueMooresville, NC · 57 cats · 44 mi from York
How to adopt from Piedmont Animal Rescue
Application, vet reference, home checks, contracts, fees are $75 and up
- Rutherford County Humane SocietyRutherfordton, NC · 43 cats · 49 mi from York
How to adopt from Rutherford County Humane Society
Complete and submit a dog or cat adoption application online from our Website. Our volunteers will then review the application, and contact the adoptee if approved. Then the adoptee will need to complete and submit the Pet Adoption Contract, and pay for the adoption.
- Heart of the Foothills Animal RescueRutherfordton, NC · 31 cats · 49 mi from York
How to adopt from Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue
An application is required and once it is processed and approved we will set up a time for the adopter to meet the pet, if the pet is finished with their vetting then we can finalize adoption or put the pet on hold and let the adopter know when the pet is ready. When we finalize adoption, the adopter will need to sign an adoption contract and a health disclaimer. We do ask that if the adopter decides that it is not working out that they bring the dog back to us so we can make sure the animal will go into a good home.
- The Village MewsCross Anchor, SC · 5 cats · 43 mi from York
How to adopt from The Village Mews
1. Submit Adoption Application 2. Application is Reviewed By an Adoption Counselor. 3. A Member of our Rescue will Reach out and Discuss Your Application. 4. If Approved a Meet and Greet will Be Scheduled with the cat (s) you are interested in. 5. The Adoption Will be Finalized After the Meet if it is a Good Fit for Both Parties.
- Cullen's Archangel RescuE, Inc.Lexington, SC · 2 cats · 39 mi from York
Adopting a cat in York
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 York
How many cats are up for adoption in York?
As of October 29, 2026, 138 cats and kittens are listed for adoption within 50 miles of York, South Carolina, by 5 rescues and shelters. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a cat in York?
The rescues with the most cats near York right now are Piedmont Animal Rescue (Mooresville, NC), Rutherford County Humane Society (Rutherfordton, NC) and Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue (Rutherfordton, NC). Each cat above has the rescue's phone number and website.
Are there kittens for adoption in York?
Yes. 91 kittens are up for adoption within 50 miles of York.
How do I adopt a cat in York?
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.