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Kittens for Adoption in Knoxville, TN: 11 Kittens Looking for a Home

Kittens up for adoption near Knoxville, TN

Rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Knoxville have 22 kittens up for adoption. Here are the 11 newest, each with photos, their story and how to reach the rescue looking after them.

Kittens are usually the first to be adopted, especially in spring and summer when rescues are at their fullest, so if one catches your eye, get in touch with the rescue soon.

1. Wilfie & Winnie

Kitten · Male · Tabby (medium coat) · 5 mi from Knoxville

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.

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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
Adopt Wilfie & Winnie fromAlmost Home Animal RescueMaryville, TN · listed Oct 18

2. Winnie & Wilfie

Kitten · Female · Tabby (medium coat) · 5 mi from Knoxville

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.

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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
Adopt Winnie & Wilfie fromAlmost Home Animal RescueMaryville, TN · listed Oct 18

3. Amelia Bedelia

Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Tabby / Mixed (short coat) · 19 mi from Knoxville

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!
Adoption information at https://shelteranimalsrescue.org/adopt

  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Amelia Bedelia fromShelter Animals Rescue GroupOak Ridge, TN · listed Oct 14

4. Jolene

Kitten · Female · Calico / Mixed (short coat) · 19 mi from Knoxville

Jolene
Jolene is a gorgeous calico girl with plenty of personality—and she has 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. She absolutely loves treats and will happily accept them as payment for just about anything!
Jolene is also a total purr machine. Since coming into her foster home, she's really blossomed into her personality and is no longer the shy girl she once was. These days, she loves attention, has become a wonderful lap cat, and is perfectly content curling up with her foster mom. At night, one of her favorite places to be is right beside her foster mom, sleeping the night away.

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Don't let all that sweetness fool you, though—Jolene still has a wonderfully playful side! She loves playing with the other foster cats in her home and can get downright wild when toys are involved. She especially enjoys chasing and catching toys and showing off her impressive acrobatic skills. She brings plenty of fun and entertainment wherever she goes!
Born around June 25, 2026, Jolene has grown into a beautiful, affectionate young cat who enjoys both playtime and cuddle time. She would love a forever home where she can have plenty of attention, opportunities to play, and, of course, a comfortable lap to call her own.
If you're looking for a beautiful calico with a big personality, a loud purr, a playful spirit, and a serious appreciation for lap time and treats, Jolene might just be your girl. She is spayed, up to date on shots and ready to go.
Jolene is ready to trade her foster home for a forever home—and she's bringing her toys, her purrs, and her love of treats with her!
Adoption information at https://shelteranimalsrescue.org/adopt

  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Jolene fromShelter Animals Rescue GroupOak Ridge, TN · listed Sep 20

5. Annie Oakley

Kitten · Female · Domestic Medium Hair / Mixed (medium coat) · 19 mi from Knoxville

Get ready for some Wild West fun with Annie Oakley! At about 13 weeks old (as of 10/9), this fluffy gray and white beauty is a little bundle of energy with a big love for playtime. She’s always ready for an adventure, whether she’s chasing her favorite toys or showing off her impressive ball-handling skills. This little cowgirl is quite the athlete and can really keep a small ball rolling!
Annie especially loves playing with her foster mate, Amelia Bedelia. The two make a wonderful playtime team, keeping each other entertained with all their kitten antics.
With her fluffy good looks, playful spirit, and endless enthusiasm for fun, Annie Oakley is ready to ride off into the sunset with a family of her own. Could you be the lucky one to give this adorable little cowgirl her forever home? ❤️
Adoption information at https://shelteranimalsrescue.org/adopt

  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Annie Oakley fromShelter Animals Rescue GroupOak Ridge, TN · listed Aug 13

6. Ernest & Cecil

Kitten · Male · Bombay (short coat) · 5 mi from Knoxville

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
Adopt Ernest & Cecil fromAlmost Home Animal RescueMaryville, TN · listed Jul 24

7. Cecil & Ernest

Kitten · Male · Bombay (short coat) · 5 mi from Knoxville

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
Adopt Cecil & Ernest fromAlmost Home Animal RescueMaryville, TN · listed Jul 24

8. Flynn

Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 19 mi from Knoxville

Flynn O'Malley, a spirited ginger male cat born on St. Patrick's Day. This active kitten is always on the move, whether he's exploring his surroundings, playing with toys, or watching the world go by from the screen porch. While he may tolerate being picked up briefly, it's clear that his preference is to be free to roam and explore on his own terms. Despite his independent streak, Flynn O'Malley is always out and about, never one to hide away. He follows his foster parents from room to room, enjoying human companionship. If you're looking for a playful and energetic feline companion who values his freedom above all else, Flynn O'Malley may be the perfect match for you.
Adoption information at https://shelteranimalsrescue.org/adopt

  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Flynn fromShelter Animals Rescue GroupOak Ridge, TN · listed Jul 9

9. Rory

Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 19 mi from Knoxville

Rory is a beautiful female ginger kitten, about 5 months old as of August 15. She’s a little unusual—and very special—as female orange cats are less common than their male counterparts. Rory came from an outdoor cat colony, so she’s still learning that people can be trusted. She is comfortable and happy living in a home, but she isn’t ready yet for petting or being held. Instead, Rory prefers to show her affection in her own way and on her own terms.
What Rory does love is playtime! She enjoys chasing toys, watching the world go by from the screen porch, and having lively wrestling matches with her brother, Flynn.

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She is an active, curious kitten who would thrive with someone who understands that socializing a shy or people-averse cat takes patience, consistency, and respect for her boundaries. Rory will need an adopter who is willing to let her set the pace as she continues to build confidence. She may never be a lap cat—and that’s okay! Her ideal person will appreciate her for who she is while giving her the time and security she needs to become the best version of Rory.
If you’re looking for a unique little ginger girl with plenty of personality and a playful spirit, Rory may be your girl.
Adoption information at https://shelteranimalsrescue.org/adopt

  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Rory fromShelter Animals Rescue GroupOak Ridge, TN · listed Jul 9

10. Almond

Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Tortoiseshell / Mixed (short coat) · 19 mi from Knoxville

Meet Cookie and Almond, the dynamic kitten sister duo, ready to sprinkle love into your life. Cookie - the fearless acrobat who thinks everything is her own personal obstacle course. This tiny bundle of pure, unrefined energy doesn't do "slow motion"- she operates entirely in fast-forward. She's convinced that gravity is just a theory. Almond- the sweet, nutty supervisor who loves nothing more than melting into your lap for endless petting and attention, although, watch out for her signature, playful foot and hand attacks. They love tumbling together in hilarious wrestling matches and pouncing on every toy in sight. Cookie and Almond are up to date on their shots and ready to find their furever recipe for happiness.

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Adoption information at https://shelteranimalsrescue.org/adopt

  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Almond fromShelter Animals Rescue GroupOak Ridge, TN · listed Jul 2

Adopting a kitten in Knoxville

Kittens usually go to their new homes from about eight weeks old, once they're eating on their own and have had their first vaccinations. Most rescues spay or neuter them before adoption, or include it in the fee.

Think about adopting two. Kittens raised together play with each other instead of your ankles and furniture, and many rescues charge less for a pair.

Kittens need more of your time than grown cats: several small meals a day, plenty of play, and a home with cords and small objects tidied away.

Rescues with kittens near Knoxville

Questions about adopting kittens in Knoxville

How many kittens are up for adoption in Knoxville?

As of October 29, 2026, rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Knoxville, Tennessee, have 22 kittens up for adoption. The list is updated every day.

Where can I adopt a kitten in Knoxville?

The rescues with the most kittens near Knoxville right now are Shelter Animals Rescue Group (Oak Ridge, TN) and Almost Home Animal Rescue (Maryville, TN). Each cat above has the rescue's phone number and website.

How old are kittens when they can be adopted?

Usually eight weeks or older, once they're weaned, eating on their own and have had their first vaccinations. Rescues often keep kittens with their mother or in foster care until then.

Listings are updated daily. Rescues are responsible for their own listings; a cat may have been adopted since this page was updated.