Dog-Friendly Cats for Adoption in Virginia Beach, VA: 8 Cats Good with Dogs
By Cats of the Day · Updated

Rescues and shelters within 100 miles of Virginia Beach have 8 dog-friendly cats up for adoption. Here are all 8, 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 dogs, so they're a good fit if you already share your home with one.
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1. Heidi
Kitten · Female · Domestic Medium Hair (long coat) · 100 mi from Virginia Beach




Heidi has the cutest lil facial markings (little mustache). She instantly adapts to people and all situations. Loves all kinds of toys from red lights, balls, and string toys. So playful even with the family dog . Loves cuddles and loves to purrrrIf interested in adopting Heidi, please submit an online adoption application and an adoption coordinator will contact you.
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
2. Lilly
Kitten · Female · Domestic Medium Hair (long coat) · 100 mi from Virginia Beach



Lilly has the cutest little milk mustache.She loves string and ping pong ball toys the most. She loves her Food and playing with the foster home dog. She is a little shy at first but warms up quickly. She loves giving love and like to hang out inher hammock.If interested in adopting Lilly, please submit an online adoption application and an adoption coordinator will contact you.
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
3. Merlin
Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 100 mi from Virginia Beach




Meet Merlin: Healthy • Playful • Affectionate • Foodie • Dog-friendly • Professional Purr BoxMerlin is a happy, healthy kitten who loves to keep busy! You’ll find him chasing string toys, batting around balls, wrestling and playing with his siblings, Lilly and Heidi, and even enjoying time with his foster doggie friend. He’s got plenty of playful personality and is always ready for his next adventure.But Merlin has a softer side, too. Once you start loving on him, he instantly turns into a purring little box of happiness! And when playtime is over, he’s perfectly content to curl up and chill in his hammock, soaking up the good life.And there is ONE thing Merlin may love as much as cuddles… food! Yes, Merlin is a foodie!If interested in adopting Merlin, please submit an online adoption application and an adoption coordinator will contact you.
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
4. Gracie
Adult · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed · 30 mi from Virginia Beach



Gracie FKA Dazzle Ready for a home of her own! This sweet but shy girl was adopted as a kitten and then returned 4.5 years later. She is a bit confused and took quite some time to adjust to her new foster home. She will definitely need some patience, but once she warms up, she is very loving and wants pets. She is UTD on vaccinations, microchipped, flea and parasite free, tested negative for FIV/FeLV and already spayed.We were told she’s mixed with bengal. Adopters must be 23 and live in the Hampton Roads area. There are additional requirements for active duty military.For more information email magpie_daisy_rescue@yahoo.com or to adopt fill out an application herehttps://petstablished.com/adoption_form/25083/generic
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
5. Maple
Adult · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 100 mi from Virginia Beach




Maple is a sweet, silly, and slightly sassy little lady with a BIG personality! She is incredibly affectionate and loves being close to her people—whether that means curling up right on your chest for cuddles or following you around the house. If you have the audacity to go into a room without her, don’t worry… Maple will happily let you know from the other side of the door to remind you that she would like to be included. When she isn’t snuggling, Maple has a wonderfully playful side. She loves chasing feather toys with her foster and is just as happy entertaining herself with little toy mice.
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She also has a hilariously specific love of closets. She’ll happily hang out among the shoes, hide behind them, and occasionally pop out to surprise you.She does well around children and can peacefully coexist with dogs who are respectful of her personal space. She has not yet been tested with other cats.More than anything, Maple wants to be part of whatever her people are doing. She’s affectionate, playful, funny, and full of character—and she’s looking for a home where she can be someone’s little shadow (and, ideally, have access to a good closet or two).if interested, please submit and online application and an adopton coordinator will contact you.
- Good with kids
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
6. Dannie
Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 100 mi from Virginia Beach




Care's adoption process starts with an online applicationDannie is a little more reserved than his bigger brother, Tae. He embraces all that comes with a large family and would be happy to be adopted with Tae or as a buddy for your pet. Dannie gets along well with other cats & small dogs. He loves to play and likes to carry his stuffed mouse from room to room. Dannie loves being cuddled and is happy to sleep on the bed with you. Please consider making him part of your family.
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
7. Tae
Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 100 mi from Virginia Beach




Care's adoption process starts with an online applicationTae is happy soul who likes to keep his siblings in line. He taught all of them the art of wrestling, playing with toys & climbing a cat tree (although he can be quite clumsy when he's excited). He'll be first one to come running when you walk in the door, and he cries pitifully when he's even a little hungry. He's not shy at all and is socialized with other cats and small dogs. He'd be happy in a loving home with his sibling Dannie or with your cat and lots of activity.
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
8. Squirrel
Kitten · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 100 mi from Virginia Beach




Are you looking for the perfect Halloween-themed addition to your family?! Squirrel (named after the Richmond Squirrels baseball team) is a beautiful black kitten who unbelievably is still looking for his forever home! He has become the most loving kitten who might not be crazy about being picked up (we're still working on it), but who loves to sit on your lap for cuddles! He's wonderful with other cats and his foster dog brother - a big old black lab who can be, let's say, persistent (read: obnoxious), but Squirrel shows endless patience and sweetness with him. Squirrel is the perfect mix of kitten personalities - playful and curious, but also incredibly loving and snuggly.
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Squirrel and his brother Kicker were found in a crawlspace at just 5 weeks old without a mama. Usually after a scary start to life like that, it takes kittens some time to trust people and settle into their foster home. Not these guys! They were purring and giving kisses on day 1.Squirrel loves to climb, chase feather toys and balls, and wrestle with the other cats. He loves to curl up behind you, in a little nook against you, or sprawled on your lap to rest, and will climb up your chest to give you kisses on the nose. But as soon as play mode is activated he will play attack your arm, all while purring up a storm. Squirrel has a beautiful black coat with some very subtle stripes that seem to be coming out more with age and a tiny white patch on his chest. He has a kink in his tail from an early injury, but it doesn't bother him or hold him back at all! He has been microchipped, started on his distemper vaccines, tested negative for FIV/FELV, neutered, and ready to find his forever home!
- Good with kids
- Good with cats
- Good with dogs
- House-trained
Bringing a cat home to your dog
Tell the rescue about your dog: their size, age and energy. A cat who has lived with a calm dog may still be nervous around a bouncy puppy.
Introduce them slowly. Keep the cat in a room of their own for the first few days, swap bedding so they get used to each other's scent, and then let them meet with the dog on a leash.
Make sure the cat can always get somewhere the dog can't reach, and keep the litter box and food bowls out of the dog's way.
Rescues with dog-friendly cats near Virginia Beach
- Cat Adoption and Rescue Efforts, Inc.Henrico, VA · 7 dog-friendly cats above
- Magpie & Daisy's Pet RescueCarrollton , va · 1 dog-friendly cat above
Questions about adopting dog-friendly cats in Virginia Beach
How many dog-friendly cats are up for adoption in Virginia Beach?
As of October 29, 2026, rescues and shelters within 100 miles of Virginia Beach, Virginia, have 8 dog-friendly cats up for adoption. The list is updated every day.
Where can I adopt a dog-friendly cat in Virginia Beach?
The rescues with the most dog-friendly cats near Virginia Beach right now are Cat Adoption and Rescue Efforts, Inc. (Henrico, VA) and Magpie & Daisy's Pet Rescue (Carrollton , va). Each cat above has the rescue's phone number and website.
How do I introduce a cat to my dog?
Slowly. Give the cat a room of their own for a few days, let them get used to each other's scent first, then let them meet with the dog on a leash, rewarding calm behavior. Always give the cat an escape route.
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