Dog-Friendly Cats for Adoption in Cleveland, TN: 30 Cats Good with Dogs
By Cats of the Day · Updated

Rescues and shelters within 100 miles of Cleveland have 50 dog-friendly cats up for adoption. Here are the 30 newest, 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 dogs, so they're a good fit if you already share your home with one.
Not in Cleveland? Find cats near your zip code.
1. Project
Adult · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 82 mi from Cleveland




❤ AVAILABLE FOR SAME DAY ADOPTION ❤
Project, Animal ID#A61915337, Young Adult, Approx. 1 yr, Female
I came into the shelter on 10/26/26 as an owner surrender.
Make an appointment to meet me here: https://calendly.com/hcacc/
Please contact the shelter directly @ 706-839-0195 for inquiries!
General Info: https://www.facebook.com/HcaccShelter/about
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
2. Buzz
Kitten · Male · Domestic Medium Hair / Mixed · 36 mi from Cleveland



Meet Buzz! He has a typical orange tabby purr-sonality! He's friendly, playful, huggable and holdable. Once he gets really comfortable around HB, we're sure he'll be the fun boy in the room. He is already neutered; just needs booster shots. INDOOR ONLY! Adoption fee: $75~~If you are interested in this animal, you can complete the questionnaire found on the available pets page of our website http://hbpr.org. You can also email homeward@ellijay.com, contact us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HBPR30540/ or call 706-698-4663.
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
3. Wilfie & Winnie
Kitten · Male · Tabby (medium coat) · 70 mi from Cleveland




HI! Hi hi hi! It's me, Wilfie!
Did you hear me? Everybody usually hears me!I'm a gray and tan tabby, six months old and full of things to say. Some people call it talking. I call it communicating. When I say "Hi!", I mean hi. When I say "Mrrrow!" around dinnertime, I mean it's time to eat, right now, please and thank you. I'm not hard to figure out!
My sister Winnie and I started out on a farm in rural Tennessee. At eight weeks old, we came to our first home together, and we've been indoor adventurers ever since. And adventures are my specialty.
Got a box? I'm in it. A tunnel? I'll zoom through it ten times.
Read more about Wilfie & Winnie
Something brand-new that just showed up? I've already sniffed it, batted it, and decided whether it's a toy. (It's usually a toy.) My favorite thing in the whole world is a fishing pole toy. Wave it around and watch me pounce, leap, and grab! I also love kick toys that I can hug tight and bunny-kick into next week. I don't miss a thing. Not one single thing!
But here's a secret: I'm a big snuggler too. I love hanging out with my family, wherever the action is. I like being held, and I really like rubs and pets. If you're scratching my chin, you've got a friend for life.
And Winnie, well, she's my best buddy. We roughhouse like champions, and then we flop down and hang out like nothing happened. If I can't see her, I go find her. Even a tough guy like me needs his sister. Sometimes we each like a little alone time too, but we always end up back together.
Our family's life changed, and they can't give us all the love and playtime we need anymore. So I'm saying it loud and clear, because that's how I say everything: we need a forever family! One with laps for snuggling, toys for chasing, and room in their hearts for TWO.
Love,Wilfie & Winnie
If you would like to meet your new best friends, contact the Adoption Coordinator at info@almosthometn.org or 865-236-0830. To fill out an application, go to www.almosthometn.org. If you cannot get it to work, let us know and we will email it to you in a different format.
Unless otherwise noted, all Almost Home cats are healthy, spayed/neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, and flea & tick preventative.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
- Adopt together
4. Winnie & Wilfie
Kitten · Female · Tabby (medium coat) · 70 mi from Cleveland




Hello there, friend. I'm Winnie. Please excuse me if I peek at you from behind the couch first. That's just how I say hello.
I'm a gray and silver tabby, six months old, with stripes that shimmer a little when the sunlight finds them. My brother Wilfie and I were born on a farm in the rolling hills of rural Tennessee. When we were just eight weeks old, we rode off to our very first home together. We've been indoor kitties ever since, and I think the indoors suits me just fine.
I'm a quiet girl, but I notice everything: the flutter of a curtain, the crinkle of a new bag, the way the light moves across the floor in the afternoon.
Read more about Winnie & Wilfie
If something new comes into the house, I'll be there, a little cautious at first, to give it a thorough inspection. Curiosity is my favorite hobby, right after napping.
And oh, the napping! My favorite spot is the very top of the cat tree, where I can keep watch over my whole kingdom. I also love a good hiding place: a cozy corner, a nook under a blanket, anywhere snug and secret. If you can't find me, I'm probably dreaming somewhere close by.
I do love attention, especially gentle pets once I know you. I also like my quiet time, and I'm happiest with a family who lets me come to them in my own sweet way. I promise the wait is worth it.
Then there's Wilfie. He's loud and bouncy and sometimes a bit much, but he's my Wilfie. We wrestle and chase and tumble until we're both worn out, and then we curl up together like we've always done. When he wanders out of sight, I go looking for him. And I know he does the same for me.
Our family had a change in their lives, and they can't give us the time and love we need anymore. So I'm asking, very softly, the way I ask for most things: will you keep us together? I'd love to find my forever spot at the top of your cat tree.
Love,Winnie & Wilfie
If you would like to meet your new best friends, contact the Adoption Coordinator at info@almosthometn.org or 865-236-0830. To fill out an application, go to www.almosthometn.org. If you cannot get it to work, let us know and we will email it to you in a different format.
Unless otherwise noted, all Almost Home cats are healthy, spayed/neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, and flea & tick preventative.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
- Adopt together
5. Pebbles
Kitten (2 months 13 days) · Male · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 87 mi from Cleveland






Looking for a little bundle of love to brighten your days? Meet Pebbles, an adorable tabby-and-white kitten who never met a stranger.
Pebbles is the total package: friendly, playful, affectionate, and ready to love everyone he meets. He gets along wonderfully with adults, kids, other cats, and even dogs! This sweet little guy believes everyone is a potential new friend, and he’s always happy to share his love wherever he goes.
Whether he’s chasing toys, making new friends, or soaking up affection, Pebbles is sure to fill your home with laughter, love, and plenty of purrs.
Adopt Pebbles and bring home a whole lot of happiness!
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
6. Chickadee
Kitten · Male · Snowshoe / Mixed (short coat) · 90 mi from Cleveland



Hi there! I’m CHICKADEE (DOB ~06\12\2026), a male Seal Point Snowshoe mix. I am a very sweet, smart, calm, and playful kitten. While I do love to play, I am not rowdy or mischievous. My favorite toys are ping pong balls, toys I can carry around, toys I can chase, and any game where I have to figure something out. Ping pong soccer is my favorite game. When I am done playing, I love getting in my foster mom’s lap. She says I have a wonderful, loud purr. I love attention and being held for a good snuggle. I love my pal JAY, so I must be adopted with him. I’m okay with the dog in my foster home that doesn’t bark a lot. I’m also okay with the adult cats, but prefer playing with my friends. I am neutered, up-to-date with vaccines, FIV/FeLV negative, dewormed, have received flea preventative, and am microchipped. My adoption fee with JAY is $200.00.
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
7. Jay
Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 90 mi from Cleveland



Greetings! I’m JAY (DOB ~06\12\2026), a male red tabby/white domestic shorthair male. I am a very smart, sweet, and playful kitten. When I play, I am all in. When I snuggle, I am also all in. I am captain of the ping pong soccer team in my foster home. My favorite toys are ping pong balls, anything I can chase, and any toys I can carry around. When I am done playing, I am the first one into my foster mom’s lap. I “help” with whatever my foster mom is doing while in our room and make sure that she scoops our litter boxes correctly and fills our food bowls the way they should be filled. I have a wonderful loud purr and love attention.
Read more about Jay
I love snuggling with CHICKADEE, so I must be adopted with him. I am ok with the dog in my foster home that doesn’t bark at us, but I mostly ignore him. I’m good with the adult cats in my foster home but prefer running and playing with my friends. I am neutered, up-to-date with vaccines, FIV/FeLV negative, dewormed, have received flea preventative, and am microchipped. My adoption fee with CHICKADEE is $200.00
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
8. Koala
Kitten · Female · Siamese / Mixed (short coat) · 90 mi from Cleveland



Hello! I’m KOALA (DOB ~06\22\2026), a female Seal Tortie Point Siamese mix. I got my name because the minute my foster mom saw me, she thought I looked just like a baby koala. I’m the smallest of the colony kittens and I am very bonded with RAVEN, so we must be adopted together. I love to play, follow my foster mom around my room, and snuggle with RAVEN, who “adopted” me when I first arrived in my foster home. I was very small and was wary of the bigger kittens, but RAVEN helped me by playing with me and not letting the bigger kittens be rough with me. Now I am big enough to hold my own with them and love playing “ping pong soccer” every night.
Read more about Koala
My favorite toys are ping pong balls, any toy with a tail on it so I can carry it around, and soft toys that are big enough for me to practice my cat skills on. When I am tired from playing, I love a lap and having RAVEN to snuggle with. I am very sweet, smart, playful, and calm. I am ok with the dog in my foster home that doesn’t bark at us. I’m also okay with the adult cats. I am spayed, up-to-date with vaccines, FIV/FeLV negative, dewormed, have received flea preventative, and am microchipped. Our adoption fee together is $200.00.
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
9. Raven
Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 90 mi from Cleveland



Hi! I’m RAVEN (DOB ~06\12\2026), a female black domestic shorthair. I’m sweet, smart, playful, and utterly devoted to my BFF KOALA! So we must be adopted together. I’ve been in a foster home since I was rescued from a cat colony as a young kitten. I love to play, especially with ping pong balls, toys that I can chase, and catnip toys. I love being in a lap, which is where you can find me after I am tired from playing. I “adopted” KOALA when she arrived at my foster home a few days after me and we bonded quickly. We love to play together and have very similar personalities. We can be found snuggling together during our daytime nap.
Read more about Raven
I’ve met the dogs in my foster home and I like the one who doesn’t bark a lot. I am also okay with the adult cats. I am spayed, up-to-date with vaccines, FIV/FeLV negative, dewormed, have received flea preventative, and am microchipped. Our adoption fee is $200.00.
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
10. Boo
Kitten (3 months 8 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Bombay / Mixed (short coat) · 76 mi from Cleveland




This kitten is in Tennessee. Adoption donation: $100 if picked up in TN.* Visit http://aarf-tn.com/adopt/cat-adoption-application/ to apply.
Read more about Boo
Introducing the least scary kitten... ever!!!! Boo is ready to spend the spooky season with you! He certainly won't give you any tricks, as long as you give him his treats! Boo is a 3-month-old Domestic Short Hair mix with a gorgeous solid black coat. He is friendly with everyone he meets, once he has been granted a slow, appropriate introduction. This includes other cats and dogs. Boo would be fine with older, calmer, cat-savvy kids, as his favorite atmosphere is a cool and relaxed one. Perhaps even a moonlit night...whadda ya say? He's as sweet a kitten as they come and adores being held and cuddled, as long as all the attention is on him. He also likes playtime as most kittens do, and would benefit from a feline- or cat-savvy canine playmate in his new family. Boo is eager to meet you, to see if you and your home and heart are a match for his forever. Ask us more about him today by text at 931-260-8018 or visit www.aarf-tn.com to start the application process.
* $175 plus transport fee (varies) for adoptions to the Northeast.
See this cat by appointment at PETCO, 377 W. Jackson St #11 Cookeville, TN 38501.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
11. Sonny
Kitten (3 months) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Tabby / Mixed (short coat) · 76 mi from Cleveland




This kitten is in Tennessee. Adoption Donation $100 if picked up in TN.* Visit http://aarf-tn.com/adopt/cat-adoption-application/ to apply.
Read more about Sonny
Sonny is the kind of kitten who shows up first to anything new and has plenty to say about it. This orange and white tabby Domestic Short Hair is about two and a half months old, and he treats the whole world like his personal playground. He is a total ham, always ready to wrestle with his siblings, chase feather wands, and zoom through cat tunnels, and furry mice are fair game too. He is a talker as well, happy to let you know when dinner is running late or when he is due some attention. Between play sessions, he will climb into your lap for a quick cuddle and a few good pets before bounding off to his next adventure.
Sonny gets along well with the other kitties in his foster home and welcomes visitors like old friends. He has not met any dogs yet, but with a proper introduction he should do just fine. Sonny would do well in just about any home, and he would especially enjoy a feline playmate to wrestle and pounce with. If you are looking for an outgoing, playful kitten to keep you laughing, Sonny would love to meet you. Reach out to A.A.R.F. by text at 931-260-8018 or visit www.aarf-tn.com to start the application process.
* $175 plus transport fee (varies) for adoptions to the Northeast.
See this cat by appointment at PETCO, 377 W. Jackson St #11 Cookeville, TN 38501.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
12. Raine
Kitten (3 months) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Tabby / Mixed (short coat) · 76 mi from Cleveland




This kitten is in Tennessee. Adoption Donation $100 if picked up in TN.* Visit http://aarf-tn.com/adopt/cat-adoption-application/ to apply.
Read more about Raine
Raine has never met a stranger, and he is fully prepared to prove it with a purr you can hear from across the room. This orange and white tabby is about two and a half months old, and he lives for play and cuddles in equal measure. He is a champion biscuit maker, happily kneading and rubbing all over his favorite soft fuzzy toys, and he is a big fan of his ball tower and feather wands. When he is ready for some love, he will climb up on your shoulder, settle in, and purr so loudly and so often that quiet moments are rare. He is a talker too, and he will gladly let you know when he needs cuddles or a meal.
Raine gets along well with his siblings and the adult cat in his foster home. He greets visitors like long lost friends, ready for pets the second they walk in. He has not met any dogs yet, but with a proper introduction he should do just fine. Raine is happiest in a home that gives him lots of love and attention, and he will make sure you know he is ready for pets the moment you walk through the door. If you are looking for an outgoing, affectionate kitten who will keep you company and keep the purrs coming, Raine would love to meet you. Reach out to A.A.R.F. by text at 931-260-8018 or visit www.aarf-tn.com to start the application process.
* $175 plus transport fee (varies) for adoptions to the Northeast.
See this cat by appointment at PETCO, 377 W. Jackson St #11 Cookeville, TN 38501.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
13. Storm
Kitten (3 months 1 day) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Bombay / Mixed (short coat) · 76 mi from Cleveland




This kitten is in Tennessee. Adoption Donation $100 if picked up in TN.* Visit http://aarf-tn.com/adopt/cat-adoption-application/ to apply.
Read more about Storm
Storm is a little black whirlwind who believes every toy in the house is his, and he is happy to prove it. At two and a half months old, this domestic short hair treats every day as playtime, flitting from one adventure to the next and checking out everything that comes his way. He loves chasing his siblings, hiding in the cat tunnel, and pouncing on any toy another kitten happens to be eyeing. He is also the first to arrive at the dinner table, so mealtime is a favorite event. He likes to be in charge of the toy box, though he always comes around to sharing in the end. Between adventures, he will stop for a cuddle and purr as loudly as he possibly can before he is off again. Storm plays well with all the kitties in his foster home and is friendly with visitors. He has not met any dogs yet, but with a proper introduction he should do just fine.
Storm would do well in just about any home, especially one with lots of toys and someone ready to play along with his adventures. If you are looking for a spirited, affectionate kitten to keep life interesting, Storm would love to meet you. Reach out to A.A.R.F. by text at 931-260-8018 or visit www.aarf-tn.com to start the application process.
* $175 plus transport fee (varies) for adoptions to the Northeast.
See this cat by appointment at PETCO, 377 W. Jackson St #11 Cookeville, TN 38501.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
14. Lemmy
Kitten (2 months 25 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Tabby / Mixed (short coat) · 76 mi from Cleveland




This kitten is in Tennessee. Adoption Donation $100 if picked up in TN.* Visit http://aarf-tn.com/adopt/cat-adoption-application/ to apply.
Read more about Lemmy
Meet Lemmy, a purrrfectly sweet and playful little guy ready to steal your heart! At approximately 12 weeks old, this handsome light orange and white Domestic Short Hair is full of curiosity, cuddles, and kitten mischief. Lemmy loves to chat with you when he sees you and turns on his adorable little purring motor the moment he gets snuggled. When he’s not soaking up affection, he’s off on his next adventure, batting his favorite mouse toy around and dashing through his crinkle tunnels with his prized catch. Lemmy currently lives with cats and dogs and even enjoys a little “spa treatment” from his 75-pound canine friend! While he may be cautious when meeting new furry friends, he warms up quickly once he feels comfortable. He would love a home filled with toys, enrichment, plenty of snuggles, and perhaps a friendly feline companion to wrestle and play with. He can also be happy as your one and only as long as he has his favorite people and plenty of fun activities. With lots of love and affection, Lemmy is sure to grow into a wonderfully loving, cuddly, and entertaining member of the family! Reach out to A.A.R.F. by text at 931-260-8018 or visit www.aarf-tn.com to start the application process.
* $175 plus transport fee (varies) for adoptions to the Northeast.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
15. Celaena
Kitten (3 months 5 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Calico / Mixed (short coat) · 76 mi from Cleveland



This kitten is in Tennessee. Adoption Donation $100 if picked up in TN.* Visit http://aarf-tn.com/adopt/cat-adoption-application/ to apply.
"My name is Celaena Sardothien. But it makes no difference if my name's Celaena or Lillian or Purrfect Menace, because I'd still beat you, no matter what you call me." She was the heir of fluff and claws, and she would bow to no one.
Read more about Celaena
At three months old, this calico Domestic Short Hair is wild, sassy, and absolutely full of personality. She is playful through and through, happily tearing through tunnels and tackling every toy in her path, and she will follow you from room to room to make sure she does not miss a thing. But even the fiercest heir of fluff and claws needs a break, and when the zoomies wear off, Celaena is a true lap kitty who loves to curl up and snuggle with her favorite people. Celaena gets along great with older cats and settles right in with her feline housemates. Any home would be lucky to have this spunky, affectionate girl, especially one with plenty of toys and a lap ready for cuddles when she decides it is time to rest. If you are looking for a sassy, snuggly kitten who will keep you on your toes and warm your lap, Celaena would love to meet you. Reach out to A.A.R.F. by text at 931-260-8018 or visit https://www.aarf-tn.com to start the application process.
* $175 plus transport fee (varies) for adoptions to the Northeast.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
16. Dorian
Kitten (3 months 6 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 76 mi from Cleveland



This kitten is in Tennessee. Adoption Donation $100 if picked up in TN.* Visit http://aarf-tn.com/adopt/cat-adoption-application/ to apply.
"You won't be able to pick what part of him to love most." Meet Dorian Havilliard, a charming black and white prince of a kitten who wears his cow-patterned coat like a royal robe.
Read more about Dorian
At three months old, this domestic short hair has a calm, easygoing air, though he is not above a sudden burst of zoomies that sends him racing across the kingdom. He is happiest with a small toy clamped in his mouth, strutting around with his latest treasure like a prince showing off the crown jewels. And like the prince he is named for, he is full of charm, with a different lovable quality to discover around every corner.
Dorian does great with older cats and settles right in alongside his feline housemates. He has a gentle, dignified side and likes affection on his own terms, so he would be happiest in a calm home where he can approach for pets when he is ready. A household with adults or older kids who appreciate a quiet, sweet companion would suit him best.
If you are looking for a handsome, easygoing kitten with a royal personality, Dorian would love to meet you. Reach out to A.A.R.F. by text at 931-260-8018 or visit https://www.aarf-tn.com to start the application process.
* $175 plus transport fee (varies) for adoptions to the Northeast.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
17. Chip
Young (8 months) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 99 mi from Cleveland








Chip, Tiny Explorer, Full-Time Sidekick
Chip has been through more than most, but you’d never know it by the way she carries herself. After being rescued from a house fire where she and other cats were left behind, Chip decided life was still meant to be lived fully, and she does exactly that every single day.
She’s confident, social, affectionate, and full of personality. The kind of kitten who doesn’t wait for life to come to her, she walks right into it.
And honestly… she’d probably tell you that herself:
Hi. I’m Chip.
I’ll be the one greeting you at the door, yes, every time. You’re welcome.
Read more about Chip
I don’t really do the whole ‘hiding under the couch’ thing. I prefer a strong entrance. Tail up, little strut, tiny meow… make eye contact… you get it.
People? Love them. Cats? Also love them.
Honestly, I’m trying to be friends with everyone.
I’m what some call a little shadow. I prefer devoted sidekick.
If you’re walking to the kitchen, I’m coming. If you’re folding laundry, I’m supervising.
If you’re exploring the house, I’ll be exploring with you. I like to know what you’re doing at all times, not because I’m nosy… because I’m invested.
I take my job as Professional Explorer very seriously.
New box? Inspecting it. Cabinet opened? Investigating. Mysterious lizard in the projector? Still tracking the case. I also have the cutest little meow, which I use strategically.
My fur is extremely soft , I’ve been told this is important information.
I love toys, I love people, I love other cats, and I fully intend to befriend every living being in my vicinity.
Anyway, if you’re looking for a confident kitten with personality, curiosity, excellent greeting skills, and strong friendship goals… I’m available!
Check out more photos and videos of Chip here:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/8qakt7Sz241TyCjZ9
Chip is about 7.5 months old as of April 2026 and truly the kind of kitten who brings life into a home. She is fully vetted, microchipped and tested negative for FIV and FelV.
To meet Chip, start by filling out an application here:
http://tinyurl.com/LLARadopt
Questions? info@littlelivesatl.org
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
18. Miso
Young · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 99 mi from Cleveland






More photos and videos of Miso here:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZLkSuZfx2XXoJxRZ6
Miso is about a year old and pure affection. He follows his people everywhere, rubs against your legs, gives enthusiastic head bumps, climbs into laps, and will absolutely tell you when he needs more attention. He is sweet, social, vocal, and completely obsessed with humans.
We found Miso outside emaciated, anemic, flea-covered, and badly wounded. After food, veterinary care, and lots of love, he made an incredible recovery and is now healthy, happy, and ready for his home.
Read more about Miso
Miso is FeLV positive, but FeLV does not define him. It cannot spread to humans or dogs. Miso can be an only cat or live with another FeLV+ kitty. He loves people, is interested in other cats, and is also very fond of respectful dogs.
His other great love? Churu. Miso will happily pose for pictures as long as the treats keep coming.
We can't promise how many years Miso will have. Nobody can. But we can promise that the life he has is worth living and worth loving.
Neutered and up to date on age-appropriate vaccines.
Indoor-only home required.
Interested in Miso? Apply here:
tinyurl.com/LLARadopt
Questions?
info@littlelivesatl.org
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
19. Gnocchi
Young · Male · Domestic Long Hair (long coat) · 64 mi from Cleveland



Meet Gnocchi! Gnocchi is a 7 month old long-haired gray tabby M (DOB about 4/1/26). This little guy is full of energy and confidence. When he was introduced to his foster home, he immediately went into the investigative mode, checking out the other cats, greeting them to show he was not intimidated. He wants to be by his humans all the time. Prepare to be entertained by a big personality! He LOVES everyone as soon as he meets them. He is VERY playful and active. He loves to play with toys or other cats and is never bored. He likes to be held and to snuggle. He gets along well with cats, and we think he'd be great with dogs and kids.
Read more about Gnocchi
He's negative for feline leukemia and aids, had all three distemper and the rabies vaccines, been wormed, had revolution for fleas and worms, and been vet checked and neutered. Preference will be given to local adopters (whom we define as living within a 3 hour radius of Knoxville) who have a young playmate/companion for the kitten or are willing to adopt a pair. If interested in this cutie pie, please contact Holly at 865-671-4564 (land line) or hhfrey1@tds.net.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
20. Evander
Young (1 month 9 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair · 18 mi from Cleveland


Meet Evander !!
This adorable 8-week-old kitten is looking for a loving forever home! ❤️
He is super sweet, cuddly, playful, and ready to steal your heart! At just 7 weeks old, this little baby has so much love to give and would make a wonderful addition to a loving family.
Looking for a forever home
Only 8 weeks old
Super sweet & loving
Playful and adorable
If you’re looking for a tiny bundle of love, this precious kitten may be the one! Please share to help find the perfect forever family!
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
21. Katy
Kitten (3 months 17 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Russian Blue / Mixed (short coat) · 76 mi from Cleveland





This kitten is in Tennessee. Adoption Donation $100 if picked up in TN.* Visit http://aarf-tn.com/adopt/cat-adoption-application/ to apply.
Read more about Katy
Katy is a sleek grey kitten with a big personality and even bigger eyes. At three months old, this all grey domestic short hair has the look of a Russian Blue, with big yellow eyes and delicate little features that give her a face you will not forget. She is playful and high energy, and she is perfectly happy entertaining herself. Her little grey mouse goes everywhere with her, carried, tossed, and chased across the floor like the star of her own show. She also loves a jingle ball and will leap sky high for a fishing pole teaser. Katy came into rescue as a single orphan and is still learning gentle manners at her own pace. Like many kittens her age, she is in the nibbly stage and does best with toys for play rather than fingers. She seems interested in the other kitties in her foster home but hasn't had the chance to directly interact with them. Katy is young enough to blossom with a little patience and consistent, gentle handling. She would do best in a home with adults or older children who will play with her and keep her toy box well stocked. If you are looking for a spunky, entertaining kitten with a striking look and plenty of personality, Katy would love to meet you. Reach out to A.A.R.F. by text at 931-260-8018 or visit https://www.aarf-tn.com to start the application process.
* $175 plus transport fee (varies) for adoptions to the Northeast.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
22. Boo
5 Months 20 Days · Female · Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 73 mi from Cleveland





Meet Boo! Her estimated birthday is march 20th. Boo was found off exit 16 on the side of the road, presumably dumped- for no reason we can come up with! she was already so sweet. She loves to cuddle and purrs all the time. She is also very active and playful! She loves to carry her toys around, she will drag socks out of your laundry, and she loves other cats as well. She barely meows, and she is always exploring and social, even at the vet! The neighbor dogs have met her and she loves dogs too. Best contact for adoption inquiries is Anna at 404-302-7133.
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
23. Howie
Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 90 mi from Cleveland



Good to meet you!! I’m HOWIE (DOB: ~04/18/2026), an adorable male black/white bicolor domestic shorthair youngster with a big personality and an even bigger heart! I get along wonderfully with both cats and dogs and absolutely love cuddling up with my foster cat brothers. My favorite toys are plastic balls with bells inside and dog tails! I’m playful, curious, and always ready for a little adventure. I had a rough start when I had an unfortunate run-in with a riding lawn mower when I was younger, which left me with only half a tail. But that hasn’t slowed me down one bit as I am a brave little guy! Also, my pupils are always dilated, giving me an extra-adorable always in "play mode" look.
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I am a resilient, loving little kitten who is ready to find a family that will love me for exactly who I am! I am neutered, up-to-date with vaccines, FIV/FeLV negative, dewormed, have received flea preventative, and am microchipped. My adoption fee is $150.00.
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
24. Miss Bob Tail
1 Year 1 Month · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 50 mi from Cleveland




Miss Bob Tail is a gray bob tail tabby. She is very sweet. She gets along with other cats and small dogs. She was born in August 2025. She has been spayed & is up to date on her vaccinations. This animal is being fostered in TN but transport to a location near you is included in your adoption fee. We use Rescue Riders Pet Transport, (www.rescueridersllc.net), the most animal-friendly transport on the road.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
25. Levi
Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 90 mi from Cleveland




Greetings! I’m LEVI (DOB: ~04/24/2026), a male gray tabby and white domestic short hair. I am a handsome little boy with a big personality and an even bigger heart! As a playful cuddle bug, I love to chase toys, wrestle, and zoom around the house with my sister, SASHA, and when playtime is over, I’m the happiest snuggled up for a nap with my favorite people. I have been fostered with dogs and other cats in my foster home, making me well-socialized and comfortable in a multi-pet home. I’m friendly, outgoing, curious, and love people. My sweet, affectionate nature and fun-loving spirit make me a wonderful companion for just about any family.
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If you’re looking for a kitten who will keep you smiling with playful antics and melt your heart with cuddles, I am ready to become your new best friend! However, because my sister, SASHA, and I are a bonded pair, we’d love nothing better than to be adopted together so we can provide you with double the kitten joy! I am neutered, up-to-date with vaccines, FIV/FeLV negative, dewormed, have received flea preventative, and am microchipped. My adoption fee is $150.00, but if you adopt me with my sister, our adoption fee together is $200.00.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
26. Sasha
Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 90 mi from Cleveland



Hello there! I’m SASHA (DOB: ~04/24/2026), a female gray tabby and white domestic short hair. I am a beautiful, confident little girl and I’m ready to find my forever home! Being full of energy and personality just like my brother, LEVI, I love chasing toys, exploring, and playing with whomever I meet. And, after a fun-filled play session, I’m happiest curled up for a cozy nap and plenty of cuddles. I have been fostered around both large and small dogs, as well as other cats, making me well-socialized and comfortable in a busy home. I’m friendly, affectionate, outgoing, rambunctious, and I’ll make a wonderful companion for a family or individual looking for a playful, loving kitten.
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If you’re looking for a sweet kitten with the perfect mix of adventure and snuggles, I am definitely ready to steal your heart! However, because my brother, LEVI, and I are a bonded pair, we’d love nothing better than to be adopted together so we can provide you with double the kitten joy! I am spayed, up-to-date with vaccines, FIV/FeLV negative, dewormed, have received flea preventative, and am microchipped. My adoption fee is $150.00, but if you adopt me with my brother, our adoption fee together is $200.00.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
27. Tips
Young (5 months 29 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Siamese (short coat) · 50 mi from Cleveland




Meet Tips, a beautiful Siamese/Snowshoe mix whose name comes from the sweet pink tips on his ears. This affectionate little guy loves curling up in your lap for endless pets, but he also has plenty of playful kitten energy. Tips would be a wonderful companion for a family with children, and he gets along well with other cats. If you’re looking for a loving, lively friend to fill your home with cuddles and fun, Tips may be the perfect match.
He was born in April 2026. He has been neutered & is up to date on his vaccinations. This animal is being fostered in TN but transport to a location near you is included in your adoption fee. We use Rescue Riders Pet Transport, (www.rescueridersllc.net), the most animal-friendly transport on the road.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
28. Ernest & Cecil
Kitten · Male · Bombay (short coat) · 70 mi from Cleveland




Hi, I'm Ernest (aka Ernie)!I'm a handsome, sleek, three-month-old Bombay baby, and I've got a confession to make: I used to be the shy one. But not anymore.There was a time when the world felt pretty big to me. New sounds, new faces, new places — it was a lot, and I used to get scared more easily than I wish I had. But I worked at it, little by little, every single day, until one day I realized something: I wasn't scared anymore. I was just having fun.Now? I'm a playful, happy little troublemaker, and I regret nothing. I chase things. I pounce on things. I get into all kinds of harmless mischief, and I love every second of it.
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My brother Cecil probably thought he'd always be the bold one, but these days I'm right there with him.Cecil and I are still a team, through and through. If he wanders off somewhere I can't see him, I let him know about it — loudly — and he comes running back every single time. That's just how we work. We're better together, braver together, and honestly, a lot more fun together too.Our mama, Cordelia, is a sweet calico who found her own happy ending — she chose a family, and they chose her right back, so she gets to stay in that home forever. I'm so glad she got that. Now Cecil and I are ready for our own forever too — a lively, playful home that can keep up with two confident little troublemakers who are more than ready for adventure.If you've got room in your heart for a happy, silly, fully-out-of-his-shell kitten (and his equally bold brother), I'd love to meet you. We're ready when you are.Love,Ernest & Cecil
Due to size, no small children***When puppies and kittens are adopted before being fixed, they MUST be adopted in East Tennessee.If you would like to meet your new best friends, contact the Adoption Coordinator at info@almosthometn.org or 865-236-0830. To fill out an application, go to www.almosthometn.org. If you cannot get it to work, let us know and we will email it to you in a different format.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
- Adopt together
29. Cecil & Ernest
Kitten · Male · Bombay (short coat) · 70 mi from Cleveland




Hi I'm Cecil!
I've got a brother named Ernest, and we're about three months old. He's my other half, honestly — where I go, he goes, and that's just how it's always been.
We're black Bombay kittens, sleek and shiny like little panthers, and if you ask me, I think we're pretty darn handsome. But looks aren't even the best part about us — the best part is that we're kittens through and through. We want adventure. We want mischief. Basically, we're ready to cause a little chaos and a lot of joy.
I'm an outgoing little boy, and I'll march right up to you, headbutt your hand until you pet me, and turn into a full-blown cuddle bug the second you sit down. I don't really believe in strangers — just friends I haven't head-bonked yet.
And Ernest? He's just as cute as I am. He used to be a little more cautious, but that boy is coming out of his shell and is getting it all figured out with me.
Here's the thing you really need to know about us, though: we can't be split up. If I wander somewhere Ernest can't see me, he lets me know about it — loudly. And the second he does, I come running — every single time. We're a team, through and through, and we're a lot more fun that way too.
Our mama was a sweet semi-feral calico named Cordelia. She started hanging around a family's home, and they took care of her the best they could — until one day she showed up expecting kittens. That's how Ernest and I came into the world, and into rescue. But here's the happy part: Cordelia gets her own happy ending too. She chose that home, and now she gets to stay there for good.
As for me and Ernest? We're still looking for our forever people. Two bold, confident troublemakers, ready to fill your home with purrs, chaos, and cuddles — completely ready to steal your heart (and probably your favorite pen too).
If you've got room for double the trouble and double the love, I'm ready when you are.
Love,Cecil & Ernest
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*Due to size, no small children
****When puppies and kittens are adopted before being fixed, they MUST be adopted in East Tennessee.
If you would like to meet your new best friends, contact the Adoption Coordinator at info@almosthometn.org or 865-236-0830. To fill out an application, go to www.almosthometn.org. If you cannot get it to work, let us know and we will email it to you in a different format.
Unless otherwise noted, all Almost Home cats are healthy, spayed/neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, and flea & tick preventative.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
- Adopt together
30. Mr. Kitty
Young · Male · Tabby (short coat) · 70 mi from Cleveland




URGENT!!!
Hi, I'm Mr. Kitty.
My story didn't start out easy. I was found as a tiny kitten, all alone, with no one to look after me. I wasn't healthy, and for a while it looked like I might even lose an eye. It was a scary way to begin.
But then some wonderful people gave me a chance. With their care and the help of a great vet, I made it through. I'm in perfect health now — both eyes, a strong body, and a heart that never stopped hoping for something good.The family who saved me loved me well, and my dad has taken such good care of me. But now he's the one who needs care. He has a heart transplant coming up soon, and he's scared and worried — not just for himself, but for me too.
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He wants to know I'll be safe and loved while he focuses everything he has on getting well. That's why I need to find my new home now, before his surgery, so his heart can be fully on healing, not on worrying about me.
I promise I'm easy to love. I'm a handsome herringbone tabby with the cutest little spots on my belly — my family always said I was one of a kind, and I like to believe them. I'm a cuddle bug through and through — happiest curled up on a warm lap, soaking in every bit of affection I can get. I'm a perfect gentleman, gentle and easygoing with everyone I meet. I love people, I love dogs, and I especially love other kitties — I'd give anything to have a friend to share my days with.
I've already come so far from where I started. All I want now is a soft place to land — a family, a friend, and a lap that's mine. I know it's out there. I just haven't found it yet. And right now, my dad needs to know I'll find it soon.
Please, if you can open your heart and your home, reach out today. Time is short, and so is his. I've already come so far from where I started. All I want now is a soft place to land — a family, a friend, and a lap that's mine. I know it's out there. I just haven't found it yet.
If you think it could be you, I'll be waiting.
Love,Mr. Kitty
Unless otherwise noted, all Almost Home cats are healthy, spayed/neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, and flea & tick preventative.
If you would like to meet your new best friend, contact the Adoption Coordinator at info@almosthometn.org or 865-236-0830. To fill out an application, go to www.almosthometn.org. If you cannot get it to work, let us know and we will email it to you in a different format.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
Bringing a cat home to your dog
Tell the rescue about your dog: their size, age and energy. A cat who has lived with a calm dog may still be nervous around a bouncy puppy.
Introduce them slowly. Keep the cat in a room of their own for the first few days, swap bedding so they get used to each other's scent, and then let them meet with the dog on a leash.
Make sure the cat can always get somewhere the dog can't reach, and keep the litter box and food bowls out of the dog's way.
Rescues with dog-friendly cats near Cleveland
- A.A.R.F. - All About Rescue and Fixin' Inc.Cookeville, TN · 8 dog-friendly cats above
- Fancy Feline Rescue of the SouthPowder Springs, GA · 7 dog-friendly cats above
- Almost Home Animal RescueMaryville, TN · 5 dog-friendly cats above
- Little Lives Animal RescueTucker, GA · 2 dog-friendly cats above
- Wild About Cats of Cumberland CountyCrossville, TN · 2 dog-friendly cats above
- Habersham County Animal Care and ControlClarkesville, GA · 1 dog-friendly cat above
- Homeward Bound Pet Rescue Inc. of Gilmer CountyEllijay, GA · 1 dog-friendly cat above
- CatRangersBuford, ga · 1 dog-friendly cat above
- The Stray ConnectionKnoxville, TN · 1 dog-friendly cat above
- Murray County Humane SocietyCrandall, GA · 1 dog-friendly cat above
Questions about adopting dog-friendly cats in Cleveland
How many dog-friendly cats are up for adoption in Cleveland?
As of October 29, 2026, rescues and shelters within 100 miles of Cleveland, Tennessee, have 50 dog-friendly cats up for adoption. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a dog-friendly cat in Cleveland?
The rescues with the most dog-friendly cats near Cleveland right now are A.A.R.F. - All About Rescue and Fixin' Inc. (Cookeville, TN), Fancy Feline Rescue of the South (Powder Springs, GA) and Almost Home Animal Rescue (Maryville, TN). Each cat above has the rescue's phone number and website.
How do I introduce a cat to my dog?
Slowly. Give the cat a room of their own for a few days, let them get used to each other's scent first, then let them meet with the dog on a leash, rewarding calm behavior. Always give the cat an escape route.
Listings are updated daily. Rescues are responsible for their own listings; a cat may have been adopted since this page was updated.