Cats for Adoption in Bailey's Crossroads, VA: 20 Cats Looking for a Home
392 cats and kittens are waiting for homes at 11 rescues and shelters within 25 miles of Bailey's Crossroads. 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 25 miles of Bailey's Crossroads, 161 kittens, 63 young cats, 93 adults and 21 seniors. Most are domestic shorthairs and other mixed breeds, in every color and personality.
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1. Pantera
Note: Pantera and Tigress need to be adopted as a pair.
Pantera's Personality
DOB: 3/31/26
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Pantera is a little panther. She has a sleek and shiny black coat - perfect for petting. Like her sister, Tigress, Pantera is VERY friendly, affectionate, curious and adventurous. She LOVES people and runs to greet you when you enter her space. She is not shy one bit. Pantera doesn't have a care in the world - she settled into her foster home immediately. When she's done playing, she LOVES being petted, curls up by your side and immediately turns on her purr motor. She is easy to pick up and carry around although if she's in playmode, she will wiggle for you to put her down so she can chase all of the imaginary things in her world.
Pantera ADORES her sister, Tigress (posted separately) - her partner in crime! They love to play together - chasing and wrestling with each other. They often sleep curled up next to each other and sometimes groom each other demonstrating their bond. Turn on a battery operated toy and she will be occupied for a long time. When Pantera is not playing or snoozing, she loves sitting in the window and watching the world go by.
What Type of Home They Need
These sisters need a forever home where they have plenty of room to run around and explore. They also need plenty of love and affection. They will do best in a home with more than one person because they have so much energy. A family with older kids (about 8 years or older) would be great to keep them entertained!
Where They Came From
The girls came from a loving home where their family asked for help finding them a home together.
2. Tigress
Note: Tigress and Pantera need to be adopted as a pair.
Tigress's Personality
DOB: 3/31/26
Tigress is a cute tiger striped girl. She is VERY friendly, affectionate, curious and adventurous. She LOVES people and runs to greet you when you enter her space. She is not shy one bit. Tigress doesn't have a care in the world - she settled into her foster home immediately. When she's done playing, she LOVES being petted and immediately turns on her purr motor. She is also easy to pick up and carry around although if she's in playmode, she will wiggle for you to put her down so she can chase all the imaginary things in her world.
Read more about Tigress
Tigress ADORES her sister, Pantera (posted separately) - her partner in crime! They love to play together - chasing and wrestling with each other. They often sleep curled up next to each other and sometimes groom each other demonstrating their bond.Turn on a battery operated toy and she will be occupied for a long time. When she is not playing or snoozing, she loves sitting in the window and watching the world go by.
What Type of Home They Need
These sisters need a forever home where they have plenty of room to run around and explore. They also need plenty of love and affection. They will do best in a home with more than one person because they have so much energy. A family with older kids (about 8 years or older) would be great to keep them entertained!
Where They Came From
The girls came from a loving home where their family asked for help finding them a home together.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
3. Ginger
Note: Ginger initially tested positive for feline leukemia (FELV) (antigen test). Two subsequent tests are negative (antigen, PCR). In veterinary diagnostics,"cryptic negative” results strongly suggest: either the initial test was a “false positive” or the cat's immune system successfully “cleared” the virus. Additional information available.
Ginger's Personality
Estimated DOB: 12/1/2025
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Ginger is a sweet, curious girl, both shy and brave. A devoted “Velcro kitty,” she stays close to her favorite humans, following you around, and settling nearby to see what you’re doing. After you shower, you may find her curled up on the bathmat—just before she climbs into the tub to investigate. Ginger is cautious around new people at first, but once she knows you, she greets you at every turn. And, even though Ginger loves being near her people, she easily entertains herself with interactive toys while her humans are busy, asleep, or away from home.
Ginger trills to herself while exploring and playing and softly meows when she wants something. After a nap, she loves a long stretch and a roll, looking up at you upside down with her expressive mint-green eyes. Ginger enjoys cheek rubs, chin scratches, petting and brushing. She rubs against your legs with her tail held high to show affection—or to remind you it’s mealtime!
Ginger’s playful antics will make you smile. She ducks into her tunnels, convinced she’s hidden, before pouncing on her pink mouse or chasing a laser dot or battery-powered toy. This clever kitty also enjoys food puzzles and watching birds and squirrels on CatTV. When she’s finished supervising you or playing, Ginger enjoys snoozing in a cozy spot or watching the world from her window perch.
Type of Home Ginger Needs
Ginger needs loving, gentle people who know how to help her feel safe and give her a little time to settle in. She needs a cozy hiding place at first where she can retreat while building confidence. Once she feels secure, her curiosity leads her to explore and enjoy her entire domain. She needs a quieter home with no young children or other pets now or in the future.
Where Ginger Came From
Ginger was born outdoors and initially considered a “community cat.” With help from a kind family, this brave little girl survived a cold, snowy winter. She gave birth to three kittens (all rescued and adopted), when she was just a few months old herself! While still living outdoors, Ginger sadly endured a neck wound that developed into an abscess. Along the way, it was discovered Ginger is a sweet, social girl who didn’t belong outdoors. After a difficult beginning, Ginger is ready for a forever home where she feels safe, loved, and cherished.
- No young kids
- Only cat
- No dogs
- House-trained
4. Mango
Mango's Personality
DOB: 1/1/26
Note: Mango NEEDS a young, playful MALE cat buddy in his forever home.
Mango is a very handsome orange and white tabby with big green eyes. He is a social and playful guy who loves being around people. Mango trots over to greet everyone who comes his way, stranger or not. He settles in for a nap on a warm lap (or chest if you’re horizontal) once he's done playing or exploring. He likes being carried around for short periods of time and is quick to purr.
Read more about Mango
Mango enjoys being petted, but like many cats, lets you know when he has had enough. The same goes with playing. He chases a mouse on a string, bats a ball around the floor, or plays with interactive toys for a while, but then walks away like he has better things to do! Mango can get a little over stimulated when petting or when you walk by - he may grab your leg. This tells us he needs plenty of interaction - activity around him, toys to play with and a kitty friend.
Mango loves his cat tree and spends hours on the top perch napping or looking out the window. He also loves running water and likes to stand outside the bathroom to let you know he wants in - so he can jump up on the counter and drink while not caring that he is immersing his head in the water getting soaking wet!
What Type of Home Mango Needs
Mango needs a home with multiple people who are available to hang out with him. He is not demanding, but likes to be near people. Like most young male cats, Mango needs a like-minded male kitty to bond and play with. Mango sometimes nips or grabs your hands to let you know he has had enough petting or playing or tries to get your attention. This behavior will subside once he has a cat buddy to occupy his time. He may do ok with an older cat-savvy child (over about 12 years of age) as long as he also has a cat buddy to play with. No young children now or in the future.
Where Mango Came From
Mango was a stray kitty who was trying to get inside an office building when a kind woman encountered him outdoors. Of course, this kitty - only about 6 months old at the time - had no business being outdoors. She brought him indoors for safekeeping and when nobody claimed him, he was transferred to SPCA's care.
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- House-trained
5. Akca
Akca is a beautiful white British shorthair who was rescued from a government shelter in Turkey. She had not been well cared for and she was pregnant. Luckily for her some very kind people rescued her. She had her babies, battled FIP (and won!), and dealt with some kitty colds. Her rescuers finally got her to the US and King Street Cats. She is now ready to find her forever home she is very sweet and docile. She would like to be your one and only. She would not do well with young children or a noisy house. After all she has been through she deserves to be the queen of the castle, a calm, quiet castle!
Read more about Akca
If you are looking for your new best friend please come meet Akca. You won’t be sorry!
If you would like to meet Akca, please visit the following link to fill out an application. https://www.kingstreetcats.org/info/adoption
- No young kids
- Only cat
- No dogs
6. Sally
Hi, my name is Sally. I was rescued, got fully vetted, then was brought to KSC. I’m a friendly, curious girl and the caregivers tell me I’m beautiful. I would be fine as a single kitty with lots of attention or with a young male kitty. I’m excited to find a forever home and look forward to meeting you.
7. Matilda
Hi, my name is Matilda. I was trying to eat at a community colony but other cats chased me away. The feeder at the colony noticed and brought me to KSC who got me vetted. I’m a quiet girl who loves other cats but I’m not a lap kitty. I like to have my own space and keep my paws on the ground.
8. Foxey
Hi I’m Foxy. I didn’t have the best start to my life. My previous person left me behind with other pets when they moved. Lucky for me a kind person got me to King Street Cats. KSC has promised to find me a forever home where I can feel safe and loved. I absolutely love people, especially when they tell me how pretty I am! I think I would be fine with another cat but no dogs please. There was one in my former home but I was scared of him. I also would prefer a quieter home, too much commotion also scares me.
Please come meet me. I promise you will fall in love and want to adopt me!
Read more about Foxey
If you would like to meet Foxy, please visit the following link to fill out an application. https://www.kingstreetcats.org/info/adoption
- No dogs
9. Able
If waking up to snuggles and sweet, scratchy kitten kisses sounds like your idea of a perfect morning, then Able may be your guy!
Able has come a long way in his short life. He was born outside, but you’d never know it now — he has completely embraced the safe, cozy indoor life and has no intention of looking back! He absolutely loves playing with his foster brothers and sister, so his new home
must have another young, playful kitty
to keep him company.
Read more about Able
Able is a bundle of fun with plenty of energy to burn. Bring out the teaser toy or laser pointer and watch him go! He’s quite the little athlete and takes his playtime very seriously. Of course, all that hard work requires compensation… preferably in the form of treats.
When playtime is over, Able is happy to switch gears and show off his softer side. He is loving, affectionate, and always ready for some quality cuddle time with his people. He would do well in a home with cat-friendly dogs and older children who understand how to be gentle with a kitten.
With his playful personality, affectionate nature, and impressive snuggle skills, Able is ready to leave his foster home behind and become someone’s very special companion. Could you be his forever family?
If you would like to meet Able, please visit the following link to fill out an application. https://www.kingstreetcats.org/info/adoption
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
10. Mojave
Mojave, along with her siblings Gobi and Kalahari, are the official Desert Kittens™, so named because their mom resembled a sand cat. However, they could just as easily have been the Dessert Kittens given how unbelievably sweet they are (also taking after their mom)! A slight and silky tabby, Mojave loves balancing her skritches and snuggles with household adventures. Like her siblings, she is confident in new surroundings, loves playing with all the toys she can get her paws on, and eager to make new friends (two-legged and four). Mojave looks forward to delighting her furever family for many years to come! Mojave needs a feline friend in her forever home.
Read more about Mojave
If you would like to meet Mojave, please visit the following link to fill out an application. https://www.kingstreetcats.org/info/adoption
11. Kalahari
Kalahari, along with her siblings Gobi and Mojave, are the official Desert Kittens™, so named because their mom resembled a sand cat. However, they could just as easily have been the Dessert Kittens given how unbelievably sweet they are (also taking after their mom)! As a medium floof with a loud purr motor, Kalahari offers an immersive snuggle experience and enjoys laying in your arms and receiving gentle belly pets (perhaps so she can show off her two orange spots). Like her siblings, she is confident in new surroundings, loves playing with all the toys she can get her paws on, and eager to make new friends (two-legged and four). Kalahari will definitely enrich the lives (and local geography) of her furever family! Kalahari needs a feline friend in her forever home.
Read more about Kalahari
If you would like to meet Kalahari, please visit the following link to fill out an application. https://www.kingstreetcats.org/info/adoption
12. Gobi
Gobi, along with his siblings Kalahari and Mojave, are the official Desert Kittens™, so named because their mom resembled a sand cat. However, they could just as easily have been the Dessert Kittens given how unbelievably sweet they are (also taking after their mom)! Gobi is a gentle boy, who loves to nuzzle and purr in your ear as well as lounge on his back in your arms for some belly pets. Like his siblings, he is confident in new surroundings, loves playing with all the toys (achieving new heights with his vertical leaps), and eager to make new friends (two-legged and four). Gobi is excited to dash into the hearts of his furever family. Kalahari needs a feline friend in his forever home.
Read more about Gobi
If you would like to meet Gobi, please visit the following link to fill out an application. https://www.kingstreetcats.org/info/adoption
13. Nickie
Nickie, aka Sugar Cookie Queen, is a beautiful, funny, sweet girl who lost her mom to cancer. She loves to be brushed every day. She I quite independent, but when she initiates it, she will sit on your lap or next to you for hours. She needs to be an only pet in her forever home and would not do well with small children.
If you would like to meet Nickie, please visit the following link to fill out an application. https://www.kingstreetcats.org/info/adoption
- No young kids
- Only cat
- No dogs
14. Verna
Verna is every bit the tortie — and she proudly comes with the
tortitude
to prove it! She loves being petted… but only when
she
decides it’s time. Once she’s in the mood, though, she’ll stretch out, roll around, and happily demand all the belly rubs you’re willing to give.
Read more about Verna
She’s super playful, endlessly entertaining, and always ready for her next adventure — especially if food is involved. Verna has no problem helping herself to her siblings’ meals, often attempting to finish their bowls before they even realize she’s moved in! She may share the house, but she firmly believes she owns every food bowl in it. She's sweet, sassy, playful and curious. She always wants to be part of the action, making her your perfect shadow!
Verna needs a furry friend in her forever home. If you don’t have one check out her buddy Marcella’s page.
If you would like to meet Verna, please visit the following link to fill out an application. https://www.kingstreetcats.org/info/adoption
15. Marcella
Don’t let the fact that Marcella was the runt fool you — she may be the smallest, but she has the
biggest personality and an even bigger heart
. She’s a professional snuggler who wants to be picked up, loved on, and as close to you as possible. Getting to sleep, however, requires surviving a few trips across your face first.
She kneads, licks your face, and loves to suckle on a shirt or blanket when she’s feeling cozy and secure. Equal parts silly, mischievous, playful, and affectionate, Marcella marches to the beat of her own drum — and she wouldn’t have it any other way. ❤️
Read more about Marcella
Marcella needs a furry friend in her forever home. If you don’t have one check out her buddy Verna’s page.
If you would like to meet Marcella, please visit the following link to fill out an application. https://www.kingstreetcats.org/info/adoption
16. Sherbert & Julius
Sherbert (orange & white) and Julius (orange) were rescued from outside when they were very young. They are adorable kittens who are now ready to find their forever home together.
These boys would make a perfect addition to any family.
If you would like to meet Sherbert & Julius, please visit the following link to fill out an application. https://www.kingstreetcats.org/info/adoption
- Adopt together
17. Ivy
Ivy is a shy sweet girl who loves chin pets and perfect little hidey-holes. She is a gray tabby with a gorgeous and unique pattern that makes her light green eyes pop. While she prefers a quieter environment, she is still a kitten and likes to play and snuggle. She is great with other cats and okay with bigger kids. Ivy is spayed, vaccinated, and ready to join her new family!
If you would like to meet Ivy, please visit the following link to fill out an application. https://www.kingstreetcats.org/info/adoption
- Good with cats
18. Cassatt
Cassatt is a sweet and affectionate girl. She is a little reserved at first, but is very friendly and purry once she is comfortable with you. Cassatt loves to play, especially with laser and wand toys. She is a great hunter, and keeps up with her bigger brothers! She gets along with dogs and cats.
Cassatt needs a friendly animal buddy - if you don't already have one, consider her brothers Capote and Degas.
If you would like to meet Cassatt, please visit the following link to fill out an application. https://www.kingstreetcats.org/info/adoption
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
19. Princess
Princess was born in a fabulous KSC foster home along with her siblings (Duchess, Earl, Jester, Prince). Princess is very vocal and will complain until you give her TLC. She purrs all the time and loves to play and wrestle with her siblings. She loves to play chase and play in the
kitten tunnel. She also loves the crinkle ball and scratching post. Princess loves to be held!
If you would like to meet Princess, please visit the following link to fill out an application. https://www.kingstreetcats.org/info/adoption
20. Frito
Frito
Read more about Frito
is a stunning tortie who purrs like a beast and makes funny chirpy noises when she wanders around the house. Frito wants to be held and if you put your hand down a bit she will stand up and mash her face into it until you scoop her up for cuddles. If you hold a can of wet food near her, she will grab it with her claws, and if you sit on the floor, she may try to climb your back to get closer to your face. Frito is also a bit on the smaller side, and has very soft, fluffy fur. She may come to you wagging her tail like a dog if she wants to be picked up. Frito is great with other cats and likes to drink from a cat water fountain. Frito needs a friendly male playmate in her forever home.
If you would like to meet Frito, please visit the following link to fill out an application. https://www.kingstreetcats.org/info/adoption
- Good with cats
Rescues and shelters near Bailey's Crossroads
The rescues with the most cats listed within 25 miles of Bailey's Crossroads.
- Lucky Dog Animal RescueWashington, DC · 155 cats · 9 mi from Bailey's Crossroads
How to adopt from Lucky Dog Animal Rescue
1. Complete Adoption Application 2. Phone interview, vet check and home visit. 3. Contract signed (requirements include keeping a pet ID on dog at all times, keeping the dog as a pet, spaying/neutering puppies by 6 monts of age, returning the pet to Lucky Dog in the adopter cannot take care of it at any point in the future, and providing adequate vet care for the rest of the dog's life.
- Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption CenterDerwood, MD · 69 cats · 20 mi from Bailey's Crossroads
- Prince Georges County Animal Management DivisionForestville, MD · 54 cats · 14 mi from Bailey's Crossroads
- King Street CatsAlexandria, VA · 42 cats · 5 mi from Bailey's Crossroads
How to adopt from King Street Cats
When a person comes to the adoption center or mobile site, they fill out an application and a volunteer interview them and ask about your cat knowledge and experience as well as other pets. Applications go through an approval process. We help match the cat with each family according to home environment and lifestyle. Some adult cats may be adopted singly, but we prefer to adopt out kittens in pairs unless adopters have a playful cat or dog already in residence to keep the kitten company. Once a cat is adopted an adoption contract is completed. King Street Cats asks for a $125 non-refundable adoption fee to adopt a cat or kitten, or $225 to adopt two. All cats has been to a vet and tested for FELV/FIV. Adult cats are up-to-date on vaccinations. Kittens will have had vaccinations appropriate for their age. All cats & kittens are spayed or neutered before they are placed for adoption.
- Little Buddies Adoption and Humane SocietyCentreville, VA · 17 cats · 9 mi from Bailey's Crossroads
How to adopt from Little Buddies Adoption and Humane Society
Our adoption fee is $190 which covers spay/neuter at our veterinarian, vaccinations, deworming, flea treatment, combo testing, and microchipping. The first step in our adoption process is filling out our non-binding Adoption Application. The next step is a home visit either virtually or in person. The potential adopter will then be able to meet the animal at the foster's home and if it is a good fit, take the animal home. They will pay the adoption fee, fill out our Adoption Agreement, and receive the animal's medical records.
- Partnership for Animal WelfareGreenbelt, MD · 14 cats · 17 mi from Bailey's Crossroads
How to adopt from Partnership for Animal Welfare
1. Interested adopter fills out adoption application. 2. Application is reviewed by Adoption Review committee within a couple of days. 3. Vet check is performed on applicant for current and past pets. 4. Home visit is conducted. 5. If the adoption is approved, a contract is signed, a donation made, and the pet goes home with the adopter.
- A Home of Their Own Animal RescueSilver Spring, MD · 14 cats · 17 mi from Bailey's Crossroads
How to adopt from A Home of Their Own Animal Rescue
Apply and meet the animal, adoption committee reviews application, vet check and home check, contract and fee paid, placement
- Petey and FurendsRockville, MD · 11 cats · 18 mi from Bailey's Crossroads
How to adopt from Petey and Furends
Application, conversation with an experienced volunteer, landlord and/or vet check if applicapable, adoption fee ranging from $300-$400
- LOVEPAWSRockville, MD · 8 cats · 18 mi from Bailey's Crossroads
How to adopt from LOVEPAWS
We work with owners to find fosters and adopters and put them in touch with each other and provide owner to foster contracts, owner to adopter contracts, and other forms necessary to help owners facilitate these processes.
- SPCA of Northern VirginiaArlington, VA · 4 cats · 3 mi from Bailey's Crossroads
How to adopt from SPCA of Northern Virginia
Please see our website, www.spcanova.org, for our adoption policy and fees.
- Dewey Animals, Inc.Centreville, VA · 4 cats · 9 mi from Bailey's Crossroads
How to adopt from Dewey Animals, Inc.
application/contract/$100 each $150/pr, no declaw, no outdoors, no tiny kittens as onlies, no tiny kittens with really small children
Adopting a cat in Bailey's Crossroads
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.
Senior cats are often the calmest companions and the slowest to find homes. If you'd like a settled, affectionate cat, ask the rescues about their older residents.
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 Bailey's Crossroads
How many cats are up for adoption in Bailey's Crossroads?
As of October 29, 2026, 392 cats and kittens are listed for adoption within 25 miles of Bailey's Crossroads, Virginia, by 11 rescues and shelters. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a cat in Bailey's Crossroads?
The rescues with the most cats near Bailey's Crossroads right now are Lucky Dog Animal Rescue (Washington, DC), Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (Derwood, MD) and Prince Georges County Animal Management Division (Forestville, MD). Each cat above has the rescue's phone number and website.
Are there kittens for adoption in Bailey's Crossroads?
Yes. 161 kittens are up for adoption within 25 miles of Bailey's Crossroads.
How do I adopt a cat in Bailey's Crossroads?
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.
