Tacoma, WA

Kid-Friendly Cats for Adoption in Tacoma, WA: 8 Cats Good with Children

Kid-Friendly Cats up for adoption near Tacoma, WA

Rescues and shelters within 100 miles of Tacoma have 8 kid-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 children, usually because they've lived with kids in a foster home.

1. Isabella

Adult · Female · Siamese · 100 mi from Tacoma

Hi there! My name is Isabella. My human dad is moving and can't take me with him, SCC offered to help me find me home. So, let me tell you about myself. I am about 2 years old and a playful girl. Transitions can be bumpy sometimes, so while I might be timid at first, your patience will be rewarded with lots of love! I love to be petted but I will tell you, I have been known to give warning bites, not hard, but would be better with older kids that understand cat signs. I like to play, especially with those wand toys! I have my favorites. Those (and treats) are always great for bonding. I love being close to my person.

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I have been known to nibble on toes and am a great lap companion. I don't have any dog experience, well, or cat experience for that matter. You really only need one cat anyway, right? I have lived an indoor life and that suits me just fine. I am current on vaccines and microchipped and I am very good with my litter box.

  • Good with kids
  • Only cat
  • No dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Isabella fromSecond Chance CompanionsBattle Ground, WA · listed Oct 20

2. Lucky

Kitten · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed · 100 mi from Tacoma

Lucky and her sister Charm were about 4 weeks old when they were surrendered at a local vet office. Both very sweet but ACTIVE girls. Live to run and chase each other. Have been around dogs and other cats and adjusted quickly to change in foster home. They have been vaccinated microchipped, spayed, tested negative for Leukemia and FIV and treated for parasites. If interested, please fill out an application at sccpets.com. ⁰

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Lucky fromSecond Chance CompanionsBattle Ground, WA · listed Oct 1

3. Giavanna

Adult · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed · 100 mi from Tacoma

Hi there! My name is Giavanna. I am a very sweet torbi girl that really could use some help! You see, my human mom has one of those job things and really works a lot. I mean A LOT!! She really loves me and feels bad because I don't get the cuddle time that we four-legged fur babies want. She really wants me to be happy, so she has asked SCC to see if they can help me find a home. So, let me tell you about myself. I am about 4 years old. I might be a bit timid at first, but once I am comfortable, I am a very playful girl. I do like kids, and would do well with them, especially if they want to play, but I don't live with any right now.

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I do ok with cats, so it might be nice to have a cat buddy if you have one of those job things. Of course, slow introductions are always good. I don't have any dog experience, so we can skip that. I have been an indoor only girl and that suits me just fine. I will be brought current on my RCP vaccine and microchipped as a part of the adoption process. Oh, and I am very good with my litter box

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • No dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Giavanna fromSecond Chance CompanionsBattle Ground, WA · listed Sep 27

4. Commander Adama

Young (3 months 21 days) · Male · Domestic Medium Hair (short coat) · 29 mi from Tacoma

Playful housetrained affectionate kitty ready for new home with another kitty or one of their siblings.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Commander Adama fromHumane Animal Rescue Partners of WashingtonYelm, WA · listed Sep 25

5. Fiona

Adult · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed · 97 mi from Tacoma

Double the Cats, Double the Love Meet Fiona and Hamish, a bonded pair of three-year-old best friends who are looking for a forever home together.These two have mastered the perfect balance of relaxation and entertainment. Most of the day you'll find them napping in sunny spots, lounging near their favorite people, or gazing out the window watching the world go by. But a few times each day, they spring into action, chasing each other through the house in spirited games that remind everyone they're still young at heart.Fiona is especially wonderful with children and enjoys meeting new people. Hamish is curious, too, often greeting visitors with a sniff and a rub.

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While he prefers to keep physical affection on his own terms, he's happy to be part of the action and close to his family.Neither Fiona nor Hamish are lap cats, but they show their affection in quieter ways. They'll join you on the bed at night, curl up nearby on the couch, and keep you company throughout the day. They're the perfect companions for someone who appreciates cats being close without demanding constant attention.Like many cats, they have a special talent for turning ordinary cardboard boxes and small spaces into luxury accommodations. If there's a box in the house, you can bet one of them will claim it.Most importantly, Fiona and Hamish are deeply devoted to each other. Their bond is heartwarming to watch, and they're hoping to find a family willing to welcome both of them into their home.If you're looking for a pair of easygoing companions who will fill your home with quiet affection, occasional zoomies, and twice the charm, Fiona and Hamish may be your perfect match. ❤️If you are interested in meeting this lovely pair of cats please email adoption@columbiahumane.orgFor more information call 503-397-4353 or email adoption@columbiahumane.org

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Fiona fromColumbia Humane SocietySt Helens, OR · listed Sep 8

6. Hamish

Adult · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed · 97 mi from Tacoma

Double the Cats, Double the Love Meet Fiona and Hamish, a bonded pair of three-year-old best friends who are looking for a forever home together.These two have mastered the perfect balance of relaxation and entertainment. Most of the day you'll find them napping in sunny spots, lounging near their favorite people, or gazing out the window watching the world go by. But a few times each day, they spring into action, chasing each other through the house in spirited games that remind everyone they're still young at heart.Fiona is especially wonderful with children and enjoys meeting new people. Hamish is curious and often greeting visitors with a sniff and a rub.

Read more about Hamish

While he prefers to keep physical affection on his own terms, he's happy to be part of the action and close to his family.Neither Fiona nor Hamish are lap cats, but they show their affection in quieter ways. They'll join you on the bed at night, curl up nearby on the couch, and keep you company throughout the day. They're the perfect companions for someone who appreciates cats being close without demanding constant attention.Like many cats, they have a special talent for turning ordinary cardboard boxes and small spaces into luxury accommodations. If there's a box in the house, you can bet one of them will claim it.Most importantly, Fiona and Hamish are deeply devoted to each other. Their bond is heartwarming to watch, and they're hoping to find a family willing to welcome both of them into their home.If you're looking for a pair of easygoing companions who will fill your home with quiet affection, occasional zoomies, and twice the charm, Fiona and Hamish may be your perfect match. ❤️If you are interested in meeting these kiddos please email adoption@columbiahumane.org in order to obtain an adoption application.For more information call 503-397-4353 or email adoption@columbiahumane.org

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • Good with dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Hamish fromColumbia Humane SocietySt Helens, OR · listed Sep 8

7. Becky

Adult · Female · Domestic Short Hair / Siamese / Mixed · 100 mi from Tacoma

Hi, my name is Becky and I could really use your help. You see, I lost my person not long ago and a family friend has taken me in to help me find a new forever home. It's been quite a change for me, but I am adjusting to the changes. My new foster mom said, she would keep me in a NY minute, but there are other cats in the home, and, they have not been nearly as welcoming. She knows that I would be a happier girl If I could be the center of the universe in a quiet home environment and a person of my own that is home more. So, about me, I am about 3 years old, I might be a bit timid at first, but once I am comfortable, I would be a great companion.

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I am very much a lap cat and am very playful. I am quite skilled at hunting my toy mice and very fun to watch me on my quest. I have lived an indoor only life and that suits me just fine. I am microchipped and very good with the litterbox. I will be brought current on the rcp vaccines as a part of the adoption process.

  • Good with kids
  • Only cat
  • No dogs
  • House-trained
Adopt Becky fromSecond Chance CompanionsBattle Ground, WA · listed Jul 24

8. Daryl

Young · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed · 100 mi from Tacoma

Sweet playful kitty from the sweetest mommy cat I've ever met. Does well with other cats and kids of all ages. Not introduced to dogs.

  • Good with kids
  • Good with cats
  • House-trained
Adopt Daryl fromSecond Chance CompanionsBattle Ground, WA · listed Jun 13

Adopting a cat with children in Tacoma

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 Tacoma

Questions about adopting kid-friendly cats in Tacoma

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

As of October 29, 2026, rescues and shelters within 100 miles of Tacoma, Washington, have 8 kid-friendly cats up for adoption. The list is updated every day.

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

The rescues with the most kid-friendly cats near Tacoma right now are Second Chance Companions (Battle Ground, WA), Columbia Humane Society (St Helens, OR) and Humane Animal Rescue Partners of Washington (Yelm, WA). 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.