Roanoke, VA

Kid-Friendly Cats for Adoption in Roanoke, VA: 30 Cats Good with Children

Kid-Friendly Cats up for adoption near Roanoke, VA

Rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Roanoke have 50 kid-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 children, usually because they've lived with kids in a foster home.

1. Trudy

Kitten (2 months 20 days) · Female · Domestic Medium Hair · 47 mi from Roanoke

Trudy is a sweet, friendly ball of fur. She is fine being held and is ready immediately for a new home.

Read more about Trudy

PLEASE NOTE: This pet has been posted by Friends of Campbell County Animal Control, Rustburg, VA. For questions about the pet, please email us at FOACinfo@gmail.com. All adoptions begin with an application, found under the Adoption Application heading on our website, friendsofcampbellcounty.org. *Unaltered babies under the age of six months can be adopted only to residents of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, and counties touching Campbell County. *Unaltered adult pets six months or older will need to be sterilized before they can be adopted outside our local area of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, or counties touching Campbell. *We do not promote dog adoptions to homes where an invisible fence is the fencing of choice. *We do not permit cats or kittens to be declawed following adoption. We reserve the right to deny adoptions.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Trudy fromFriends of Campbell County Animal ControlRustburg, VA · listed Oct 27

2. Fish

Adult (1 year) · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 47 mi from Roanoke

Fish loves people! This friendly one-year-old boy would be perfect for someone looking for a quiet feline companion to go through life with. He is not good with other cats or with dogs, so he needs to be an only cat. But he would be a loyal friend to you! You can adopt Fish for our special $50 fee. Start with an application at friendsofcampbellcounty.org.

Read more about Fish

PLEASE NOTE: This pet has been posted by Friends of Campbell County Animal Control, Rustburg, VA. For questions about the pet, please email us at FOACinfo@gmail.com. All adoptions begin with an application, found under the Adoption Application heading on our website, friendsofcampbellcounty.org. *Unaltered babies under the age of six months can be adopted only to residents of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, and counties touching Campbell County. *Unaltered adult pets six months or older will need to be sterilized before they can be adopted outside our local area of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, or counties touching Campbell. *We do not promote dog adoptions to homes where an invisible fence is the fencing of choice. *We do not permit cats or kittens to be declawed following adoption. We reserve the right to deny adoptions.

  • Good with kids
  • Only cat
  • No dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Fish fromFriends of Campbell County Animal ControlRustburg, VA · listed Oct 27

3. Fitz

Young (3 months 29 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 47 mi from Roanoke

PLEASE NOTE: This pet has been posted by Friends of Campbell County Animal Control, Rustburg, VA. For questions about the pet, please email us at FOACinfo@gmail.com. All adoptions begin with an application, found under the Adoption Application heading on our website, friendsofcampbellcounty.org. *Unaltered babies under the age of six months can be adopted only to residents of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, and counties touching Campbell County. *Unaltered adult pets six months or older will need to be sterilized before they can be adopted outside our local area of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, or counties touching Campbell. *We do not promote dog adoptions to homes where an invisible fence is the fencing of choice. *We do not permit cats or kittens to be declawed following adoption. We reserve the right to deny adoptions.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Fitz fromFriends of Campbell County Animal ControlRustburg, VA · listed Oct 26

4. Harper

Young (3 months 29 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 47 mi from Roanoke

PLEASE NOTE: This pet has been posted by Friends of Campbell County Animal Control, Rustburg, VA. For questions about the pet, please email us at FOACinfo@gmail.com. All adoptions begin with an application, found under the Adoption Application heading on our website, friendsofcampbellcounty.org. *Unaltered babies under the age of six months can be adopted only to residents of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, and counties touching Campbell County. *Unaltered adult pets six months or older will need to be sterilized before they can be adopted outside our local area of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, or counties touching Campbell. *We do not promote dog adoptions to homes where an invisible fence is the fencing of choice. *We do not permit cats or kittens to be declawed following adoption. We reserve the right to deny adoptions.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Harper fromFriends of Campbell County Animal ControlRustburg, VA · listed Oct 26

5. Tigger

Young (3 months 29 days) · Male · Domestic Medium Hair (medium coat) · 47 mi from Roanoke

PLEASE NOTE: This pet has been posted by Friends of Campbell County Animal Control, Rustburg, VA. For questions about the pet, please email us at FOACinfo@gmail.com. All adoptions begin with an application, found under the Adoption Application heading on our website, friendsofcampbellcounty.org. *Unaltered babies under the age of six months can be adopted only to residents of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, and counties touching Campbell County. *Unaltered adult pets six months or older will need to be sterilized before they can be adopted outside our local area of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, or counties touching Campbell. *We do not promote dog adoptions to homes where an invisible fence is the fencing of choice. *We do not permit cats or kittens to be declawed following adoption. We reserve the right to deny adoptions.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Tigger fromFriends of Campbell County Animal ControlRustburg, VA · listed Oct 26

6. Cicero

Young (4 months 7 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 47 mi from Roanoke

Cicero is a friendly boy who likes to play, and he gets along with his cage mate Caesar. He is looking forward to being in a forever home.

Read more about Cicero

PLEASE NOTE: This pet has been posted by Friends of Campbell County Animal Control, Rustburg, VA. For questions about the pet, please email us at FOACinfo@gmail.com. All adoptions begin with an application, found under the Adoption Application heading on our website, friendsofcampbellcounty.org. *Unaltered babies under the age of six months can be adopted only to residents of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, and counties touching Campbell County. *Unaltered adult pets six months or older will need to be sterilized before they can be adopted outside our local area of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, or counties touching Campbell. *We do not promote dog adoptions to homes where an invisible fence is the fencing of choice. *We do not permit cats or kittens to be declawed following adoption. We reserve the right to deny adoptions.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Cicero fromFriends of Campbell County Animal ControlRustburg, VA · listed Oct 22

7. Rosie

6 Years · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 47 mi from Roanoke

PLEASE NOTE: This pet has been posted by Friends of Campbell County Animal Control, Rustburg, VA. For questions about the pet, please email us at FOACinfo@gmail.com. All adoptions begin with an application, found under the Adoption Application heading on our website, friendsofcampbellcounty.org. *Unaltered babies under the age of six months can be adopted only to residents of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, and counties touching Campbell County. *Unaltered adult pets six months or older will need to be sterilized before they can be adopted outside our local area of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, or counties touching Campbell. *We do not promote dog adoptions to homes where an invisible fence is the fencing of choice. *We do not permit cats or kittens to be declawed following adoption. We reserve the right to deny adoptions.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Rosie fromFriends of Campbell County Animal ControlRustburg, VA · listed Oct 19

8. Gillian

Kitten (2 months 6 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 47 mi from Roanoke

PLEASE NOTE: This pet has been posted by Friends of Campbell County Animal Control, Rustburg, VA. For questions about the pet, please email us at FOACinfo@gmail.com. All adoptions begin with an application, found under the Adoption Application heading on our website, friendsofcampbellcounty.org. *Unaltered babies under the age of six months can be adopted only to residents of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, and counties touching Campbell County. *Unaltered adult pets six months or older will need to be sterilized before they can be adopted outside our local area of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, or counties touching Campbell. *We do not promote dog adoptions to homes where an invisible fence is the fencing of choice. *We do not permit cats or kittens to be declawed following adoption. We reserve the right to deny adoptions.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Gillian fromFriends of Campbell County Animal ControlRustburg, VA · listed Oct 5

9. Jet

Kitten (2 months 6 days) · Male · Domestic Medium Hair / Tabby / Mixed (medium coat) · 47 mi from Roanoke

PLEASE NOTE: This pet has been posted by Friends of Campbell County Animal Control, Rustburg, VA. For questions about the pet, please email us at FOACinfo@gmail.com. All adoptions begin with an application, found under the Adoption Application heading on our website, friendsofcampbellcounty.org. *Unaltered babies under the age of six months can be adopted only to residents of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, and counties touching Campbell County. *Unaltered adult pets six months or older will need to be sterilized before they can be adopted outside our local area of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, or counties touching Campbell. *We do not promote dog adoptions to homes where an invisible fence is the fencing of choice. *We do not permit cats or kittens to be declawed following adoption. We reserve the right to deny adoptions.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Jet fromFriends of Campbell County Animal ControlRustburg, VA · listed Oct 5

10. Flower

Kitten (2 months 9 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 47 mi from Roanoke

PLEASE NOTE: This pet has been posted by Friends of Campbell County Animal Control, Rustburg, VA. For questions about the pet, please email us at FOACinfo@gmail.com. All adoptions begin with an application, found under the Adoption Application heading on our website, friendsofcampbellcounty.org. *Unaltered babies under the age of six months can be adopted only to residents of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, and counties touching Campbell County. *Unaltered adult pets six months or older will need to be sterilized before they can be adopted outside our local area of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, or counties touching Campbell. *We do not promote dog adoptions to homes where an invisible fence is the fencing of choice. *We do not permit cats or kittens to be declawed following adoption. We reserve the right to deny adoptions.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Flower fromFriends of Campbell County Animal ControlRustburg, VA · listed Oct 1

11. Thumper

Kitten (2 months 9 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 47 mi from Roanoke

PLEASE NOTE: This pet has been posted by Friends of Campbell County Animal Control, Rustburg, VA. For questions about the pet, please email us at FOACinfo@gmail.com. All adoptions begin with an application, found under the Adoption Application heading on our website, friendsofcampbellcounty.org. *Unaltered babies under the age of six months can be adopted only to residents of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, and counties touching Campbell County. *Unaltered adult pets six months or older will need to be sterilized before they can be adopted outside our local area of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, or counties touching Campbell. *We do not promote dog adoptions to homes where an invisible fence is the fencing of choice. *We do not permit cats or kittens to be declawed following adoption. We reserve the right to deny adoptions.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Thumper fromFriends of Campbell County Animal ControlRustburg, VA · listed Oct 1

12. Jolene

Young (2 months 28 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 47 mi from Roanoke

PLEASE NOTE: This pet has been posted by Friends of Campbell County Animal Control, Rustburg, VA. For questions about the pet, please email us at FOACinfo@gmail.com. All adoptions begin with an application, found under the Adoption Application heading on our website, friendsofcampbellcounty.org. *Unaltered babies under the age of six months can be adopted only to residents of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, and counties touching Campbell County. *Unaltered adult pets six months or older will need to be sterilized before they can be adopted outside our local area of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, or counties touching Campbell. *We do not promote dog adoptions to homes where an invisible fence is the fencing of choice. *We do not permit cats or kittens to be declawed following adoption. We reserve the right to deny adoptions.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Jolene fromFriends of Campbell County Animal ControlRustburg, VA · listed Sep 30

13. Milano

Young (2 months 28 days) · Male · Domestic Medium Hair (medium coat) · 47 mi from Roanoke

PLEASE NOTE: This pet has been posted by Friends of Campbell County Animal Control, Rustburg, VA. For questions about the pet, please email us at FOACinfo@gmail.com. All adoptions begin with an application, found under the Adoption Application heading on our website, friendsofcampbellcounty.org. *Unaltered babies under the age of six months can be adopted only to residents of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, and counties touching Campbell County. *Unaltered adult pets six months or older will need to be sterilized before they can be adopted outside our local area of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, or counties touching Campbell. *We do not promote dog adoptions to homes where an invisible fence is the fencing of choice. *We do not permit cats or kittens to be declawed following adoption. We reserve the right to deny adoptions.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Milano fromFriends of Campbell County Animal ControlRustburg, VA · listed Sep 30

14. Dolly

Young (2 months 28 days) · Female · Domestic Medium Hair (medium coat) · 47 mi from Roanoke

PLEASE NOTE: This pet has been posted by Friends of Campbell County Animal Control, Rustburg, VA. For questions about the pet, please email us at FOACinfo@gmail.com. All adoptions begin with an application, found under the Adoption Application heading on our website, friendsofcampbellcounty.org. *Unaltered babies under the age of six months can be adopted only to residents of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, and counties touching Campbell County. *Unaltered adult pets six months or older will need to be sterilized before they can be adopted outside our local area of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, or counties touching Campbell. *We do not promote dog adoptions to homes where an invisible fence is the fencing of choice. *We do not permit cats or kittens to be declawed following adoption. We reserve the right to deny adoptions.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Dolly fromFriends of Campbell County Animal ControlRustburg, VA · listed Sep 30

15. Springtime

Kitten (1 month 28 days) · Female · Domestic Long Hair (long coat) · 47 mi from Roanoke

PLEASE NOTE: This pet has been posted by Friends of Campbell County Animal Control, Rustburg, VA. For questions about the pet, please email us at FOACinfo@gmail.com. All adoptions begin with an application, found under the Adoption Application heading on our website, friendsofcampbellcounty.org. *Unaltered babies under the age of six months can be adopted only to residents of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, and counties touching Campbell County. *Unaltered adult pets six months or older will need to be sterilized before they can be adopted outside our local area of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, or counties touching Campbell. *We do not promote dog adoptions to homes where an invisible fence is the fencing of choice. *We do not permit cats or kittens to be declawed following adoption. We reserve the right to deny adoptions.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Springtime fromFriends of Campbell County Animal ControlRustburg, VA · listed Sep 28

16. Frannie

Young (9 months) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 47 mi from Roanoke

PLEASE NOTE: This pet has been posted by Friends of Campbell County Animal Control, Rustburg, VA. For questions about the pet, please email us at FOACinfo@gmail.com. All adoptions begin with an application, found under the Adoption Application heading on our website, friendsofcampbellcounty.org. *Unaltered babies under the age of six months can be adopted only to residents of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, and counties touching Campbell County. *Unaltered adult pets six months or older will need to be sterilized before they can be adopted outside our local area of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, or counties touching Campbell. *We do not promote dog adoptions to homes where an invisible fence is the fencing of choice. *We do not permit cats or kittens to be declawed following adoption. We reserve the right to deny adoptions.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Frannie fromFriends of Campbell County Animal ControlRustburg, VA · listed Sep 18

17. Rigamarole

Kitten (2 months) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 47 mi from Roanoke

PLEASE NOTE: This pet has been posted by Friends of Campbell County Animal Control, Rustburg, VA. For questions about the pet, please email us at FOACinfo@gmail.com. All adoptions begin with an application, found under the Adoption Application heading on our website, friendsofcampbellcounty.org. *Unaltered babies under the age of six months can be adopted only to residents of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, and counties touching Campbell County. *Unaltered adult pets six months or older will need to be sterilized before they can be adopted outside our local area of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, or counties touching Campbell. *We do not promote dog adoptions to homes where an invisible fence is the fencing of choice. *We do not permit cats or kittens to be declawed following adoption. We reserve the right to deny adoptions.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Rigamarole fromFriends of Campbell County Animal ControlRustburg, VA · listed Sep 4

18. Zoey and Ellie

Adult (8 years 8 months) · Female · Domestic Medium Hair · 35 mi from Roanoke

Zoey and Ellie are CVRR alumni who are currently living with their owner. CVRR is listing these cats as a COURTESY to the actual owner. They are not currently in the care of CVRR, and CVRR makes no representations or guarantees for its behavior, demeanor, or health assessment. All information listed has been given by the cat's current owner and should be verified by any interested potential adopter.

Ellie and Zoey are sweet 8-year-old sisters who have spent their lives together, and we're hoping to find a special home where they can stay that way.

Although they're sisters, these two beautiful gray tabbies each have a personality all her own.

Read more about Zoey and Ellie

Ellie is the more outgoing of the pair. She's a short-haired, light gray tabby who enjoys attention and is usually the first to venture out and say hello once visitors arrive. She loves being petted—and she'll even roll over and invite you to rub her belly! Ellie is sweet, affectionate, and happy to soak up some love from her people.

Zoey is Ellie's long-haired sister, a gorgeous dark gray tabby with adorable white feet. She's the more cautious of the two and likes to take her time deciding that a new person is safe. She may hide when someone new arrives, but patience is the key to this sweet girl's heart. Once she's comfortable, Zoey enjoys being petted and brushed and has a gentle, loving nature.

Together, Ellie and Zoey enjoy a pretty peaceful lifestyle. They're indoor-only, litter trained, and perfectly content spending much of their day napping, with a little playtime sprinkled in. They've successfully lived with a dog in the past and can also do well with other cats who aren't aggressive.

Most importantly, Ellie and Zoey have been together since they were adopted through CVRR in 2018. After eight years side by side, we would very much like to find a home where these sisters can remain together.

For someone willing to give Zoey a little time to settle in, you'll get the best of both worlds: Ellie's welcoming sweetness and Zoey's quietly earned affection. And you'll have the joy of knowing that two sisters who have always had one another get to stay together for the next chapter of their lives.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
  • Adopt together
Adopt Zoey and Ellie fromCentral Virginia Regional RescueForest, VA · listed Sep 2Courtesy listing: Zoey and Ellie's family is rehoming them through this rescue.

19. Ash

Kitten (6 months) · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 35 mi from Roanoke

Preciousand adorable boy who loves to give hugs! Thats Ash!! He loves all animals and just wants to be with you. He loves cats, dogs and children. He doesn't let the fact he only has one eye slow him down. He always wants to be with people (snuggling) or with his brother (Cinder). This cat's adoption fee is $75. Many cats do so much better in pairs, especially kittens, which is why we offer a reduced adoption fee of $25 for the second cat (or more!).

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
  • Special needs

20. Cinder

Kitten (6 months) · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 35 mi from Roanoke

Cinder is thr swetest boy! He loves attention and also lounging around. He adores his brother (Ash) and would love to be adoptedwith him, but its not required. This cat's adoption fee is $75. Many cats do so much better in pairs, especially kittens, which is why we offer a reduced adoption fee of $25 for the second cat (or more!). He is fully vaccinated, microchipped, combo tested and neutered!

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained

21. Katrina Van Tassel

Young (5 months 19 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 47 mi from Roanoke

Katrina Van Tassel is ready for a home. She’s affectionate, playful, and about 5 months old. She loves to play, then stop for some pets and purrs, then goes right back to playing. Katrina gets along fine with other cats and just needs a home with toys and love.

Read more about Katrina Van Tassel

PLEASE NOTE: This pet has been posted by Friends of Campbell County Animal Control, Rustburg, VA. For questions about the pet, please email us at FOACinfo@gmail.com. All adoptions begin with an application, found under the Adoption Application heading on our website, friendsofcampbellcounty.org. *Unaltered babies under the age of six months can be adopted only to residents of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, and counties touching Campbell County. *Unaltered adult pets six months or older will need to be sterilized before they can be adopted outside our local area of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, or counties touching Campbell. *We do not promote dog adoptions to homes where an invisible fence is the fencing of choice. *We do not permit cats or kittens to be declawed following adoption. We reserve the right to deny adoptions.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Katrina Van Tassel fromFriends of Campbell County Animal ControlRustburg, VA · listed Aug 31

22. Romeo

Kitten (1 month 20 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 47 mi from Roanoke

PLEASE NOTE: This pet has been posted by Friends of Campbell County Animal Control, Rustburg, VA. For questions about the pet, please email us at FOACinfo@gmail.com. All adoptions begin with an application, found under the Adoption Application heading on our website, friendsofcampbellcounty.org. *Unaltered babies under the age of six months can be adopted only to residents of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, and counties touching Campbell County. *Unaltered adult pets six months or older will need to be sterilized before they can be adopted outside our local area of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, or counties touching Campbell. *We do not promote dog adoptions to homes where an invisible fence is the fencing of choice. *We do not permit cats or kittens to be declawed following adoption. We reserve the right to deny adoptions.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Romeo fromFriends of Campbell County Animal ControlRustburg, VA · listed Aug 31

23. Turtle

Adult (3 years) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 47 mi from Roanoke

This beayty was not sure about sharing her life with the world when she came to the shelter, but has made a huge recovery and is now social and happy. She was already spayed when she arrived. We updated her testing, her vaccines and added a microchip.

Read more about Turtle

PLEASE NOTE: This pet has been posted by Friends of Campbell County Animal Control, Rustburg, VA. For questions about the pet, please email us at FOACinfo@gmail.com. All adoptions begin with an application, found under the Adoption Application heading on our website, friendsofcampbellcounty.org. *Unaltered babies under the age of six months can be adopted only to residents of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, and counties touching Campbell County. *Unaltered adult pets six months or older will need to be sterilized before they can be adopted outside our local area of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, or counties touching Campbell. *We do not promote dog adoptions to homes where an invisible fence is the fencing of choice. *We do not permit cats or kittens to be declawed following adoption. We reserve the right to deny adoptions.

  • Good with kids
  • House-trained
Adopt Turtle fromFriends of Campbell County Animal ControlRustburg, VA · listed Aug 7

24. Gray Mama

Adult (8 years 5 months) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 35 mi from Roanoke

What if the best years of her life are still waiting for her?

Meet Grey Mama.

For years, she quietly survived outside as part of a small colony of just five cats. She was trapped, spayed through TNR in 2019, and returned to the only life she had ever known.

Recently, Grey Mama had to have one of her eyes removed. But something unexpected happened during her recovery...

She fell in love with being an indoor cat. ❤️

Instead of wanting to go back outside, she has embraced the comfort, safety, and love of a home. She's an absolute LOVE BUG who wants nothing more than to be close to her people.

Read more about Gray Mama

She's estimated to be 8–10 years old, and during surgery we discovered she doesn't have many teeth! That's why her little tongue is always sticking out. We always thought her adorable "blep" was just part of her personality. Now we know it's one more thing that makes her uniquely perfect.

Grey Mama has spent so much of her life simply surviving. We'd love for the rest of her life to be about living! Soft beds, gentle hands, full bowls, and knowing what it feels like to truly belong.

Could you be the one to give this sweet one-eyed girl the happily-ever-after she has waited so many years for?

Please message us if you'd like to learn more or think you might be the family Grey Mama has been waiting for. Even if you can't adopt, sharing her story could be the reason she gets the second chance she deserves. ❤️

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Gray Mama fromCentral Virginia Regional RescueForest, VA · listed Aug 4Courtesy listing: Gray Mama's family is rehoming her through this rescue.

25. Mr Pibb

Kitten (4 months 26 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 47 mi from Roanoke

Mr. Pibbs is the spunkiest little guy on the block! He is a tiny little man, but what he lacks for in size he makes up for in personality. Crinkle stuffies are his favorite to bunny kick, and he absolutely adores chasing a spring! He isn’t too sure about being picked up, but with a little bit of patience and a whole lot of practice, he is certain to be persuaded!

Mr. Pibb is VERY cat social and would strongly prefer a home with a feline sibling (or more than one!). He has been exposed to an obnoxious puppy (from behind a baby gate for their safety) and could care less, so would probably be suitable for a home with respectful, cat-savvy dogs.

Read more about Mr Pibb

PLEASE NOTE: This pet has been posted by Friends of Campbell County Animal Control, Rustburg, VA. For questions about the pet, please email us at FOACinfo@gmail.com. All adoptions begin with an application, found under the Adoption Application heading on our website, friendsofcampbellcounty.org. *Unaltered babies under the age of six months can be adopted only to residents of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, and counties touching Campbell County. *Unaltered adult pets six months or older will need to be sterilized before they can be adopted outside our local area of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, or counties touching Campbell. *We do not promote dog adoptions to homes where an invisible fence is the fencing of choice. *We do not permit cats or kittens to be declawed following adoption. We reserve the right to deny adoptions.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Mr Pibb fromFriends of Campbell County Animal ControlRustburg, VA · listed Jul 21

26. Dr Pepper

Kitten (4 months 26 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 47 mi from Roanoke

His brother, Dr. Pepper, is the sun to Mr. Pibbs’ moon. Dr. Pepper has never met a stranger, and he doesn’t plan to! Like his brother, Dr. Pepper can be found zooming around after his foster siblings most evenings. However, Dr. Pepper also enjoys snuggles—his foster mom says he is the snuggliest kitten she has ever encountered! From being worn like a scarf to snuggling up on your chest, Dr. Pepper is sure to keep you warm this fall season!

Read more about Dr Pepper

Dr Pepper is VERY cat social and would strongly prefer a home with a feline sibling (or more than one!). He has been exposed to an obnoxious puppy (from behind a baby gate for his safety) and could care less, so would probably be suitable for a home with respectful, cat-savvy dogs. Dr. Pepper in particular would be a wonderful kitten for a young family with respectful children and another cat.

PLEASE NOTE: This pet has been posted by Friends of Campbell County Animal Control, Rustburg, VA. For questions about the pet, please email us at FOACinfo@gmail.com. All adoptions begin with an application, found under the Adoption Application heading on our website, friendsofcampbellcounty.org. *Unaltered babies under the age of six months can be adopted only to residents of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, and counties touching Campbell County. *Unaltered adult pets six months or older will need to be sterilized before they can be adopted outside our local area of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, or counties touching Campbell. *We do not promote dog adoptions to homes where an invisible fence is the fencing of choice. *We do not permit cats or kittens to be declawed following adoption. We reserve the right to deny adoptions.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Dr Pepper fromFriends of Campbell County Animal ControlRustburg, VA · listed Jul 21

27. Smirnoff

Kitten (3 months 24 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 47 mi from Roanoke

PLEASE NOTE: This pet has been posted by Friends of Campbell County Animal Control, Rustburg, VA. For questions about the pet, please email us at FOACinfo@gmail.com. All adoptions begin with an application, found under the Adoption Application heading on our website, friendsofcampbellcounty.org. *Unaltered babies under the age of six months can be adopted only to residents of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, and counties touching Campbell County. *Unaltered adult pets six months or older will need to be sterilized before they can be adopted outside our local area of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, or counties touching Campbell. *We do not promote dog adoptions to homes where an invisible fence is the fencing of choice. *We do not permit cats or kittens to be declawed following adoption. We reserve the right to deny adoptions.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Smirnoff fromFriends of Campbell County Animal ControlRustburg, VA · listed Jul 21

28. Beauregard

Kitten (4 months 22 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 47 mi from Roanoke

PLEASE NOTE: This pet has been posted by Friends of Campbell County Animal Control, Rustburg, VA. For questions about the pet, please email us at FOACinfo@gmail.com. All adoptions begin with an application, found under the Adoption Application heading on our website, friendsofcampbellcounty.org. *Unaltered babies under the age of six months can be adopted only to residents of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, and counties touching Campbell County. *Unaltered adult pets six months or older will need to be sterilized before they can be adopted outside our local area of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, or counties touching Campbell. *We do not promote dog adoptions to homes where an invisible fence is the fencing of choice. *We do not permit cats or kittens to be declawed following adoption. We reserve the right to deny adoptions.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Beauregard fromFriends of Campbell County Animal ControlRustburg, VA · listed Jul 19

29. Callie

Kitten (4 months 15 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 47 mi from Roanoke

PLEASE NOTE: This pet has been posted by Friends of Campbell County Animal Control, Rustburg, VA. For questions about the pet, please email us at FOACinfo@gmail.com. All adoptions begin with an application, found under the Adoption Application heading on our website, friendsofcampbellcounty.org. *Unaltered babies under the age of six months can be adopted only to residents of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, and counties touching Campbell County. *Unaltered adult pets six months or older will need to be sterilized before they can be adopted outside our local area of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, or counties touching Campbell. *We do not promote dog adoptions to homes where an invisible fence is the fencing of choice. *We do not permit cats or kittens to be declawed following adoption. We reserve the right to deny adoptions.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Callie fromFriends of Campbell County Animal ControlRustburg, VA · listed Jul 17

30. Neeko

Kitten (3 months 15 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 47 mi from Roanoke

PLEASE NOTE: This pet has been posted by Friends of Campbell County Animal Control, Rustburg, VA. For questions about the pet, please email us at FOACinfo@gmail.com. All adoptions begin with an application, found under the Adoption Application heading on our website, friendsofcampbellcounty.org. *Unaltered babies under the age of six months can be adopted only to residents of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, and counties touching Campbell County. *Unaltered adult pets six months or older will need to be sterilized before they can be adopted outside our local area of Campbell County, the City of Lynchburg, or counties touching Campbell. *We do not promote dog adoptions to homes where an invisible fence is the fencing of choice. *We do not permit cats or kittens to be declawed following adoption. We reserve the right to deny adoptions.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Neeko fromFriends of Campbell County Animal ControlRustburg, VA · listed Jul 14

Adopting a cat with children in Roanoke

Bring the whole family to meet the cat before you adopt, and ask the rescue how the cat behaves around children your kids' ages.

Teach children to let the cat come to them, to stroke gently, and to leave the cat alone while it's eating, sleeping or using the litter box. Give the cat a high or quiet spot to retreat to.

Relaxed adult cats are often a better match for young children than kittens, which scratch and nip while they play.

Rescues with kid-friendly cats near Roanoke

Questions about adopting kid-friendly cats in Roanoke

How many kid-friendly cats are up for adoption in Roanoke?

As of October 29, 2026, rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Roanoke, Virginia, have 50 kid-friendly cats up for adoption. The list is updated every day.

Where can I adopt a kid-friendly cat in Roanoke?

The rescues with the most kid-friendly cats near Roanoke right now are Friends of Campbell County Animal Control (Rustburg, VA) and Central Virginia Regional Rescue (Forest, VA). Each cat above has the rescue's phone number and website.

What kind of cat is best with kids?

A calm, confident cat that the rescue has seen around children. Adult cats are often easier than kittens with young kids, since their personalities are known and they play less roughly.

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