Cats for Adoption in Knoxville, TN: 30 Cats Looking for a Home

Eve came into rescue as a singleton kitten at just a couple weeks old. Found by a Good Samaritan, she was bottle-fed for several weeks before transitioning to wet food which she now loves. Despite being the youngest and smallest in a house full of resident and foster kitties, she absolutely rules the roost. She’s confident, brave, and knows what she wants.

Daphne Daphne is one of the adorable tuxie girls from the Frasier and Friends litter! While her brothers have already been adopted, Daphne is still waiting for her forever family to find her. She can be adopted with her sister Roz or separately—whatever home is the perfect fit for this sweet girl! Could Daphne be the newest addition to your family?For more information on Daphne, send Jenn a text at 865-599-7304 and apply at maarcadopt.org/adoption-application

Meet Opie!

Opie is a 12-week-old male kitten with a plush, solid blue-gray coat, enormous ears, and bright golden-green eyes. He's a velvet-colored little shadow with absolutely no concept of personal space — which is exactly how he likes it. If you've been looking for a cat who will narrate your entire day, chase a wand toy until he tips over, and then fall asleep on your chest mid-sentence, you've found him.

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.

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.

I'm Iskra! Tortitude? Never heard of it! Even though I am a tortie, you wouldn't know it by my personality. I am a quieter, calmer, more sensitive kitten than my brother Wyx and sister Sorel. I still play and explore, and I'm very inquisitive, but I am happiest when being held and pet. I'm scared of dogs with lots of energy, but a calm canine companion would be alright with me! I also get along with all other cats, and like napping with my foster friends! My favorite is climbing, and even when I was really small I was scaling 6 foot cat trees and climbing anything I could. I am hoping for a nice forever home with people who are looking for a kitty with a poet's soul.

Meet Wyx!

A Goofy Little Guy with a BIG Personality!

Well, hello there! My name is Wyx, and I'm a fun-loving, silly little kitten with a whole lot of personality and an even bigger heart!

My foster family says I'm destined to become someone's beloved little boy, and I couldn't agree more! I'm goofy, adventurous, affectionate, and always ready to make you smile with my silly antics.

Playtime is my absolute favorite! Whether I'm chasing toys, pouncing on unsuspecting furry friends, or simply watching all the excitement around me, there's never a dull moment when I'm nearby!

Meet Sorel – A Little Torbie with a BIG Personality!

Hello, world! My name is Sorel, and I'm a beautiful little torbie — that's a fabulous combination of tortoiseshell and tabby!

Not only do I have gorgeous, one-of-a-kind markings, but I also have a personality that's just as colorful! I'm a playful, spunky little girl with LOTS to say!

I'm quite the chatterbox, and I love telling everyone what's on my mind. Sometimes I even yell at my toys while I'm pouncing on them! After all, those silly toys need to know who's boss!

Meet Amelia Bedelia!
At just 10 weeks old (as of 10/8), Amelia Bedelia is already an expert at two very important things: playing hard and purring even harder! This adorable gray and black tabby is a little bundle of kitten energy who is always ready for her next adventure.
Amelia Bedelia loves to play, explore, and make the most of every moment. And when playtime is over, she’s happy to settle in and turn on her purr motor. She’s an absolute purr machine!
With her sweet personality, playful spirit, and irresistible tabby good looks, Amelia Bedelia is sure to bring plenty of fun, love, and laughter to her forever home. ❤️
If you’re looking for a playful little companion with a whole lot of purr-sonality, Amelia Bedelia may be your girl!

Hi, my name is MJ. I am an adorable short hair, brown tabby, male kitten. I am friendly, playful, outgoing, and loving. I like dogs, cats, and people. I love to play with other kittens, lasers, cat springs, and fishing wand toys. I enjoy climbing and sleeping in tall cat trees, exploring new places, and sleeping in bed with my foster parents. I also like to hop on my foster mom’s lap every time she bends down to clean the litter box. We have a special bond since she had to feed me formula to help me grow when I was a baby. Now I am a strong, happy, healthy kitten and ready for my forever home. She thinks I might like to be a lap cat when I grow up. I am in a foster home with lots of awesome kittens so feel free to apply for two of us, since two are always better than one. I am litter box trained, neutered and ready for adoption.

Meet Maverick—a little adventurer with a sweetheart and a mischievous streak! With his sweet face and handsome gray-and-white coat, this boy is hard to resist.
Maverick is playful, curious, and full of energy. He loves exploring, chasing toys, and making friends, bringing a little kitten chaos wherever he goes.
Friendly, sweet, and delightfully wild, Maverick is ready to bring love, laughter, and lively adventures to his forever home. Maverick and his brothers, Ranger and Wyatt, are part of the “outlaw litter” and would do best with another kitten or friendly cat to play with.

Meet Ranger—your future little sidekick, toy inspector, and chatty companion! With his fluffy black and white cow cat markings, this handsome boy has a look as memorable as his personality.
Ranger is playful, curious, and full of energy, always ready to investigate something new or turn a toy into a grand adventure. He’s also a social little sweetheart who loves being around people—and he has plenty to say! Whether he’s requesting attention or sharing his latest kitten news, Ranger likes to keep the conversation going.
Sweet, silly, and just a little wild, Ranger is ready for a forever home where he can be part of the action and someone’s much-loved little buddy. Ranger and his brothers, Maverick and Wyatt, are part of the “outlaw litter” and would do best with another kitten or friendly cat to play with.

Hi, my name is Piper. I am an adorable, long hair, tortoiseshell, female kitten with big, beautiful eyes. I am sweet, playful, and curious. However, I can be a little shy in new settings. I love to run and play with other kittens and have lots of fun jumping and climbing various types of cat furniture and zipping through tunnels. I also like to play with balls, lasers, and fishing wand toys. When I am not playing, I enjoy being pet and getting attention from my foster mom. I am vocal and will meow at you when I need some company or it’s time to eat. I am a typical, happy kitten and will do great in a variety of homes. I am slowly warming up to the dogs in my foster home and will do fine with dogs, as long as we have plenty of time to safely get acquainted. The same would also apply to other cats. I have good litter box manners and I am already spayed and ready for adoption!

Hi, my name is Paisley. I am a medium hair, dilute tortie, female kitten. I am about 3-4 months old. I am a little shy at first, but very friendly and affectionate once I am comfortable with you. I am a great snuggle buddy and will happily purr when you pet me. I enjoy playing with other cats and a variety of toys, and taking naps in cozy places. I am in a foster home with dogs and I am learning to trust them. I would do well in a variety of homes. I have great litter box and scratching manners. I am good buddies with my sister Polly, if you are looking for a pair of kittens. I am already spayed and ready for adoption.

Hi, my name is Peter. I am a cute, light brown, male tabby kitten. I am roughly 3 months old. I am the perfect combination of playful and easy going. I am curious, friendly and social, but also independent. My siblings (Ned and MJ) and I like to sleep in bed with our foster family at night and enjoy napping on high surfaces during the day. I enjoy human attention, whether it be snuggles and pets or playing with lasers and fishing wands. I also enjoy playing and wrestling with other kittens. I am in a home with several friendly foster kittens if you are interested in a double adoption. I am litter box trained and neutered and ready for adoption.

Hi, my name is Ned. I am a handsome, brown, male tabby kitten. I am roughly 3 months old. I am the perfect combination of playful and easy going. I love people, cats, and dogs. I am curious, friendly and social, but also independent. My siblings (Peter and Mary Jane) and I like to sleep in bed with our foster family at night and enjoy napping on high surfaces during the day. I like to play with cat toys such as crinkle balls and springs. I also enjoy exercising and burning off some of my kitten energy with interactive cat toys like lasers and fishing wand toys, and chasing and wrestling my kitten friends. I am in a home with lots of foster kittens if you are interested in a double adoption. I am litter box trained, and neutered and ready for adoption.

Meet This Sweet Little May
This precious little girl is as sweet and gentle as they come! With her adorable black-and-white markings, bright curious eyes, and soft little pink nose, she’s impossible not to fall in love with.

She has a tender, loving personality and enjoys being close to her people. She’s gentle, affectionate, and has the kind of quiet sweetness that makes you want to scoop her up and cuddle her all day. She may be petite, but her heart is absolutely enormous!

Meet Pancake & Biscuit — the sweetest little tabby duo!

Looking for twice the love, twice the personality, and twice the adorable? Meet Pancake and Biscuit! These two tabby cuties are ready to find their forever home! ❤️

Pancake is the mellow one. She’s chill, gentle, and incredibly sweet. Pancake is the kind of kitty who will happily curl up nearby, soak up some love, and make your day a little calmer just by being there. She’s basically a warm, cozy pancake in cat form. Pancake is approximately 6-7 years old.

Meet Freya!

Beautiful Freya is approximately one year old and has the sweetest personality hiding behind those gorgeous green eyes. She may take a little time to warm up, but once she decides you’re her person, her affectionate side comes shining through.

Freya is also quite the little conversationalist! She loves to chat with her people and always has something to say—especially when evening rolls around and she thinks it’s time for her wet food. Trust us, she will remind you!

If you love black kittens, Mochi (green collar) and Boba (purple collar)are a great pair! These two brothers are rough and tumble who absolutely live for a great game of chase followed by a wrestling match! Once that energy is out, prepare for some amazing snuggle time as they will make you their bed! They love having a lap to cuddle in, being pet, or carried. They want to know that they are loved by you and you by them. They love other kitties and have great litter box manners.

Meet Fable
Fable is a tiny girl with a big personality. With her snowy-white coat, delicate tabby markings, enormous ears, and endlessly curious eyes, she looks like she stepped right out of a storybook. She’s a thoughtful little explorer who loves discovering new places, watching everything around her, and quietly deciding what adventure to embark on next.

Every great adventure starts with a Story.
Story is a charming little tabby boy with an irresistible face, oversized ears, and the sweetest white paws. He has a thoughtful, curious expression that makes it look like he’s always listening closely and taking in the world around him.

This handsome boy is an explorer at heart. Whether he’s perched up high, investigating a new toy, or watching the room with those enormous eyes, Story seems determined to experience everything life has to offer. He has a gentle side, too, and his sweet nature makes him the kind of kitten who can easily capture your heart.

Meet Maria! Maria is a sweet tabby mama who has officially finished raising her kittens and is ready for something she’s been waiting for… her turn to be loved! She spent her time being the best mama she could be, caring for her babies and making sure they were ready for their next chapter. Now it’s Maria’s turn to have a family of her own. ❤️She’s patiently waiting for someone to see what a wonderful girl she is and give her all the love, attention, and spoiling she deserves.Could you be the person Maria has been waiting for?For more information on Maria, contact Ellery via text at ‪(629) 777-6850‬ and apply at maarcadopt.org/adoption-application

Meet Theodore

Born the first week of May 2026, Theodore had a difficult beginning. He was born to a feral barn cat and sadly lost his mother and two of his siblings to a coyote.

Despite his rough start, Theodore has grown into an incredibly smart, affectionate, and very busy young cat. ❤️ He loves curling up in your arms while you’re sitting and happily settles into your lap in the recliner. He can be an absolute cuddle bug!

Meet Astro!

Astro has quite the story! He was born to a feral mama who brought him to our back porch to eat. We were able to trap him, fully expecting that he would be feral too—but Astro had other plans! ❤️

Although he is a little shy at first, once Astro warms up to you, he is a sweet, loving and affectionate boy who absolutely enjoys being petted and playing. He’s not a big fan of being picked up and carried around, but give him some gentle attention and he will happily soak it up.

And one of his cutest little quirks? Astro loves to gently nibble fingers!

Meet Blaze!
Blaze is looking for his forever home! ❤️ He is around 6 months old and is such a sweet, playful boy.

Blaze is:
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Good with kids
A great car rider
Loves going outside on a harness
Litter box trained
Neutered & up to date on shots

He is super sweet, playful, and loves being around his people. He’s ready to find a family who will love him and give him the forever home he deserves! ❤️

If you’re interested in adopting Blaze, please reach out for more information!

Meet Jodie ❤️
Jodie is a super playful, talkative little girl with a personality that will keep you smiling! At approximately 2 years old, she’s a petite sweetheart who is finally ready to enjoy being the baby herself.
Jodie had several litters before being rescued and spayed, so those mama days are officially behind her. Now it’s her turn to be loved, spoiled, and cared for! ❤️
She absolutely adores her canine foster companions and gets along wonderfully with other cats, too. Jodie also has great manners around children, making her a wonderful fit for many different types of families—from a cozy, quiet household to a big, busy home.
She is perfectly litter box trained, loves attention, and is equally happy simply hanging out nearby when her people are busy.

Jolene
Jolene is an adorable calico girl with two very important loves in life: treats and toys! If you're looking for a way to win Jolene's heart, we have a pretty good idea where to start. This sweet girl absolutely loves treats and will do just about anything for a tasty snack!
But treats aren't the only thing that makes Jolene happy. She is a purr machine who loves to play, and when it comes to her toys, she is anything but dainty! Jolene gets so wild with her toys and loves showing off her impressive acrobatic skills. One of her favorite games is having her foster mom toss toys into the air so she can leap and catch them right out of the air.

Meet the sweetest little boy, Tart!

Short for Sweet Tart. He is a ball of energy, all kitten - loving to run around jump and play with his toys. He also likes to take time and be loved; he wants to be held and given head scratches. He is a purr machine; purring as soon as he sees you heading his direction. He’s very gentle when he puts his paws on you, he does not scratch. We estimate him to be around 11 weeks old. If you are looking for a bundle of sweetness and playfulness in the cutest black kitty, then Tart is the one for you.

Meet Davita & Libby – Twice the Love, Twice the Fun!

These two adorable, bonded girls are looking for their forever home together! ❤️

Davita and Libby are sweet, affectionate, playful, and absolutely love their humans! They enjoy cuddles, attention, chasing each other around the house, and curling up together for cozy naps.

These precious girls also get along wonderfully with other cats and dogs!

Two sweet girls, one special bond, and a lifetime of love to give!

Ready to double the love in your home? Visit Happy Paws Kitten Rescue and complete an online adoption application today! ❤️