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Cats for Adoption in Newport, TN: 20 Cats Looking for a Home

Raj, up for adoption near Newport, TN

120 cats and kittens are waiting for homes at 5 rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Newport. 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 Newport, 43 kittens, 13 young cats and 12 adults. Most are domestic shorthairs and other mixed breeds, but you'll also find Bombay and Russian Blue cats.

1. Raj

Female · Extra-Toes Cat (Hemingway Polydactyl) / Bombay / Mixed (short coat) · 40 mi from Newport

Hi everyone, this is Raj!
Raj is a regal, sleek, polydactyl cat, who loves nothing more than a scratch under the chin and a toy to play with. She is incredible pest control, and she loves catching every bug that might enter her domain. She is vocal and isn’t afraid to speak her mind! Although she uses her voice to ask for pets, she is independent and doesn’t yowl for attention or late at night. She has befriended a dog in her home, and would do well in a home with either dogs or other cats.

Adopt Raj fromHappy Paws Kitten Rescueknoxville, TN · listed Oct 25

2. Aries

Female · Bombay / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 40 mi from Newport

Meet Aries!
Aries is known for being the bravest of the zodiacs, and this kitten certainly lives up to her name! She is the first to walk into a new situation with curiosity. She’s spunky, outgoing, loves being pet, snuggling up on a lap for nap time, is playful, and has the cutest meow you ever did hear. She would do great in a home with children and other pets. She also is great at pest control, and has freed her foster mom’s house of any bugs that sneak through the crack under the door.

Adopt Aries fromHappy Paws Kitten Rescueknoxville, TN · listed Oct 25

3. Slinky

Female · Bombay / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 40 mi from Newport

Meet Slinky! She is a sweet girl who loves a good pet, and will prove it with her strong purr, and sing-song meows. She is a little shy at first, but once acquainted with someone, is very loving and will come lay on your lap anytime you sit down. Slinky loves other cats, and would probably do best in a home with other cats, since she follows her sisters around everywhere! She has a lot to say, and says it proudly! She is the reason her mother, aunt, and sisters were all rescued in the dark forests of the Smoky Mountains. She used her strong voice to draw attention to the crew. Not only is she sweet, she's also a hero!

Adopt Slinky fromHappy Paws Kitten Rescueknoxville, TN · listed Oct 25

4. Bonsail

Female · Bombay / Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 40 mi from Newport

Jill Coffey Kelley

Everyone, this is Bonsai!

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She is a sweet girl that is just getting used to being loved and cared for. She loves to snuggle with her sisters, play with toys, and eat all the delicious treats her foster mom gives her! She is also getting more used to pets and cant help but purrrrr when she's getting her chin scratched. She is the smallest of her litter, but is mighty and graceful! She would do best in a quiet home, with someone who would be willing to take the time to make her feel comfortable and come out of her shell. She is also more confident around her sisters, so would also probably do best ina. home with other, kind cats! Although she is shy, she is never spicy, and given enough time, will come lay on your lap while you read a book.

Adopt Bonsail fromHappy Paws Kitten Rescueknoxville, TN · listed Oct 25

5. Burdock

Female · Bombay / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 40 mi from Newport

Meet Burdock!
Burdock is named after the seeds that stick to your clothes when you walk by- the seed that inspired the famous velcro design! She absolutely loves to snuggle, especially under the blanket while you are hanging out on the couch. She is playful, loves her sisters and would likely get along with other cats, and attaches quickly to whatever human is in her vicinity.

She would do well in a home with a family who loves giving love.

Adopt Burdock fromHappy Paws Kitten Rescueknoxville, TN · listed Oct 25

6. Benny

Male · Tabby / Mixed (short coat) · 40 mi from Newport

Meet Benny
He is almost 6mths old orange tabby, neutered and up to date on shots. He loves to play with leaves, other kitties and dogs as well. He pays no mind to my free range chickens when he is outside. He loves the outdoors as much as he loves coming inside, getting cuddles and just chilling. He is litter box trained and enjoys sleeping on the bed!

Adopt Benny fromHappy Paws Kitten Rescueknoxville, TN · listed Oct 25

7. Easter

Female · Tortoiseshell / Mixed (short coat) · 40 mi from Newport

Calling all Tortie lovers!
Baby Ester is my newest trash to treasure rescue. She is litterbox trained and has had her first round of shots, dewormer, and flea treatment. Spay will be scheduled. She is approximately four months old and weighed 3.4 lbs about a month ago.

Ester is very affectionate and loves to snuggle. She is very social and plays well with other kitties. She is also very docile and nurturing to smaller cats. She has been exposed to a large dog but prefers to stay away.

Adopt Easter fromHappy Paws Kitten Rescueknoxville, TN · listed Oct 25

8. Iskra

Female · Tortoiseshell / Mixed (medium coat) · 40 mi from Newport

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.

Adopt Iskra fromHappy Paws Kitten Rescueknoxville, TN · listed Oct 15

9. Wyx

Male · Tuxedo / Mixed (long coat) · 40 mi from Newport

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!

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I'm quite a bit bigger than my sisters, Iskra and Sorel, and I'm definitely the brave one of the bunch! I'm not afraid to invite anyone to play, even the grumpiest older cats or the family dog! Sometimes they don't appreciate my enthusiasm, but I just think everyone should have a little more fun!

I absolutely love attention and spending time with my people, but I'm also perfectly capable of entertaining myself. Give me a few toys, and I'll create my own adventures!

Life with my foster family has been wonderful, but there's one thing missing — a forever family to call my very own. ❤️

If you're looking for a playful, confident, affectionate little companion who will fill your home with laughter, love, and endless entertainment, I just might be your perfect match!

Could you be my forever family?

Visit Happy Paws Kitten Rescue and complete an online adoption application to meet me!

❤️ From our loving homes to yours!

Adopt Wyx fromHappy Paws Kitten Rescueknoxville, TN · listed Oct 15

10. Sorel

Female · Torbie / Mixed (medium coat) · 40 mi from Newport

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!

Read more about Sorel

I'm a social little sweetheart who would absolutely love to be adopted with another kitten or join a family that already has feline friends. I even get along with dogs! They can be a little intimidating when you're as tiny as I am, but I'm learning to be brave!

Right now, I'm enjoying foster life with my sister Iskra and my brother Wyx. We're having a wonderful time growing, playing, and discovering the world together!

✨ My dream home? A loving family with plenty of toys, furry friends, and people who appreciate a little girl with a BIG voice and an even BIGGER heart!

Could I be your newest family member?

Visit Happy Paws Kitten Rescue and complete an online adoption application. I'd love to meet you!

From our loving homes to yours! ❤️

Adopt Sorel fromHappy Paws Kitten Rescueknoxville, TN · listed Oct 15

11. Mj

Male · Tabby / Mixed (short coat) · 40 mi from Newport

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.

Adopt Mj fromHappy Paws Kitten Rescueknoxville, TN · listed Oct 13

12. Maverick

Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 40 mi from Newport

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.

Adopt Maverick fromHappy Paws Kitten Rescueknoxville, TN · listed Oct 13

13. Peter

Male · Tabby / Mixed (short coat) · 40 mi from Newport

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.

Adopt Peter fromHappy Paws Kitten Rescueknoxville, TN · listed Oct 9

14. Ned

Male · Tabby / Mixed (short coat) · 40 mi from Newport

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.

Adopt Ned fromHappy Paws Kitten Rescueknoxville, TN · listed Oct 9

15. May

Female · Domestic Medium Hair / Mixed (medium coat) · 40 mi from Newport

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!

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She is use to a quiet household, so a home without young children may be best. If you’re looking for a loving little companion who will bring warmth, sweetness, and plenty of purrs into your life, this darling girl could be your perfect match.

Sweet, gentle, affectionate, and ready to be someone’s beloved forever baby. ✨

Adopt May fromHappy Paws Kitten Rescueknoxville, TN · listed Oct 7

16. Pancake and Biscuit

Female · Tabby / Mixed (short coat) · 40 mi from Newport

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.

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Biscuit is the playful little firecracker! She’s loving, energetic, and always ready for some fun. Whether she’s chasing toys, exploring, or showing off her silly side, Biscuit brings plenty of joy wherever she goes. She’s got just the right amount of mischief to keep life interesting! Biscuit is approximately 10 weeks old.

Together, Pancake and Biscuit are the purr-fect combination: one is your cozy cuddle buddy, the other is your playful adventure partner. And both are absolutely overflowing with love. ❤️

These adorable tabby kitties are hoping their forever family will come along soon. If you’re ready to add some extra purrs, whiskers, zoomies, and unconditional love to your life, Pancake and Biscuit would love to meet you!

They are not a bonded pair, but Pancake’s motherly love shines through and they get along very well and enjoy each other’s company. If you are looking for the energetic kitten and calm cat combo, they could be purr-fect for you!

If you are interested in two purr-fect kittens, Pancake and Biscuit have another foster buddy named Tart! He is a few weeks older than Biscuit and loves playing wild with Biscuit! Pancake, Biscuit, and Tart get along wonderfully; they are the friendliest combo who will bring love and silliness to any household Check out Tart’s post on this page!

  • Adopt together
Adopt Pancake and Biscuit fromHappy Paws Kitten Rescueknoxville, TN · listed Oct 7

17. Fraya

Female · Dilute Calico / Mixed (short coat) · 40 mi from Newport

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!

Read more about Fraya

Sweet, talkative, and full of personality, Freya is looking for a family who will give her a little time to settle in and then enjoy all the love (and conversation!) she has to offer.

Could Freya be the girl you’ve been waiting for?
Apply to adopt through Happy Paws Kitten Rescue. ❤️

Adopt Fraya fromHappy Paws Kitten Rescueknoxville, TN · listed Oct 1

18. Mochi & Boba

Male · Bombay / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 40 mi from Newport

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.

  • Adopt together
Adopt Mochi & Boba fromHappy Paws Kitten Rescueknoxville, TN · listed Sep 27

19. Fable

Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 40 mi from Newport

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.

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Despite her delicate appearance, Fable has plenty of kitten confidence. Her favorite activities include perching in high places, investigating anything that moves, and giving humans her signature “What are we doing next?” stare. She has a gentle, affectionate side too, and once she trusts you, she’s happiest being close to her people.

Fable is the kind of kitten who makes ordinary moments feel like little adventures.

Adopt Fable fromHappy Paws Kitten Rescueknoxville, TN · listed Sep 27

20. Story

Male · Tabby / Mixed (short coat) · 40 mi from Newport

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.

Read more about Story

Story may be small, but he’s already writing quite an adventure—and he’d love for you to be part of it.

Adopt Story fromHappy Paws Kitten Rescueknoxville, TN · listed Sep 27

Rescues and shelters near Newport

The rescues with the most cats listed within 50 miles of Newport.

  • Happy Paws Kitten Rescueknoxville, TN · 52 cats · 40 mi from Newport
    How to adopt from Happy Paws Kitten Rescue

    application and contract, $65 most cats and kittens

  • Mountain Pet Rescue AshevilleCandler, NC · 43 cats · 42 mi from Newport
    How to adopt from Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville

    Application which is followed by interview/counseling, vet check and landlord check.

  • Haywood County Animal ShelterClyde, NC · 17 cats · 27 mi from Newport
  • Almost Home Animal RescueMaryville, TN · 5 cats · 45 mi from Newport
    How to adopt from Almost Home Animal Rescue

    We require an adoption application and a contract. Our adoption fee is $125 for dogs and $90 for cats. Our requirements are listed on the website and on our contract.

  • Sister Kitten Animal RescueMaggie Valley, NC · 3 cats · 32 mi from Newport

Adopting a cat in Newport

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 Newport

How many cats are up for adoption in Newport?

As of October 29, 2026, 120 cats and kittens are listed for adoption within 50 miles of Newport, Tennessee, by 5 rescues and shelters. The list is updated every day.

Where can I adopt a cat in Newport?

The rescues with the most cats near Newport right now are Happy Paws Kitten Rescue (knoxville, TN), Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville (Candler, NC) and Haywood County Animal Shelter (Clyde, NC). Each cat above has the rescue's phone number and website.

Are there kittens for adoption in Newport?

Yes. 43 kittens are up for adoption within 50 miles of Newport.

How do I adopt a cat in Newport?

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.