Kid-Friendly Cats for Adoption in Janesville, WI: 30 Cats Good with Children

Rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Janesville have 57 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.

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1. Talasyn

Kitten (4 months 5 days) · Male · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 46 mi from Janesville

Talasyn, a male Tabby kitten up for adoption

Born: June 23, 2026

Adoption Donation: $300

All cats are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, and FeLV/FIV tested at the time of adoption.

An application is required to view our adoptable pets. All household members and any dogs from the household need to be present at the time of your appointment (unless your dog has had prior exposure to cats). A photo ID will be required at the time of adoption.

2. Sol

Kitten (4 months 5 days) · Male · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 46 mi from Janesville

Sol, a male Tabby kitten up for adoption

Born: June 23, 2026

I am Polydactyl

Adoption Donation: $300

All cats are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, and FeLV/FIV tested at the time of adoption.

3. Sanica

Kitten (4 months 5 days) · Female · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 46 mi from Janesville

Born: June 23, 2026

Adoption Donation: $300

All cats are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, and FeLV/FIV tested at the time of adoption.

4. Gaheris

Kitten (4 months 5 days) · Male · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 46 mi from Janesville

Gaheris, a male Tabby kitten up for adoption

Born: June 23, 2026

Adoption Donation: $300

All cats are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, and FeLV/FIV tested at the time of adoption.

5. Elagbi

Kitten (4 months 5 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 46 mi from Janesville

Born: June 23, 2026

Adoption Donation: $300

All cats are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, and FeLV/FIV tested at the time of adoption.

6. Alaric

Kitten (4 months 5 days) · Male · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 46 mi from Janesville

Alaric, a male Tabby kitten up for adoption

Born: June 23, 2026

Adoption Donation: $300

All cats are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, and FeLV/FIV tested at the time of adoption.

7. Simon

Young (1 year 4 months) · Male · Tuxedo / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 46 mi from Janesville

Simon, a young male Tuxedo cat up for adoption

Adoption Donation: $200

All cats are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, and FeLV/FIV tested at the time of adoption.

8. Cheddar Bob

Young (3 years 3 months) · Male · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 46 mi from Janesville

Cheddar Bob, a young male Tabby cat up for adoption

Adoption Donation: $200

All cats are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, and FeLV/FIV tested at the time of adoption.

9. Sunny

Kitten (4 months 6 days) · Female · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 46 mi from Janesville

Sunny, a female Tabby kitten up for adoption

Born: June 22, 2026

Adoption Donation: $300

All cats are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, and FeLV/FIV tested at the time of adoption.

10. Arnold

Kitten (4 months 23 days) · Male · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 46 mi from Janesville

Born: June 05, 2026

Adoption Donation: $300

All cats are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, and FeLV/FIV tested at the time of adoption.

11. Silver

Kitten (3 months 20 days) · Female · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 46 mi from Janesville

Silver, a female Tabby kitten up for adoption

I AM IN FOSTER CARE! PLEASE FILL OUT OUR ADOPTION APPLICATION. ONCE APPROVED, PLEASE EMAIL US (INFO@ANIMALHOUSESHELTER.COM) OR GIVE US A CALL, AND WE CAN SET UP AN APPOINTMENT FOR YOU TO MEET ME!

Born: July 28, 2026

Adoption Donation: $300

All cats are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, and FeLV/FIV tested at the time of adoption.

12. Minnie Mouse

Kitten (3 months 21 days) · Female · Calico / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 46 mi from Janesville

Minnie Mouse, a female Calico kitten up for adoption

Born: July 07, 2026

Adoption Donation: $300

All cats are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, and FeLV/FIV tested at the time of adoption.

13. Kailani

Young (1 year) · Female · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 46 mi from Janesville

Kailani, a young female Tabby cat up for adoption

Adoption Donation: $200

All cats are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, and FeLV/FIV tested at the time of adoption.

14. America

Young (2 years 2 months) · Female · Domestic Medium Hair / Tortoiseshell / Mixed (short coat) · 46 mi from Janesville

America, a young female cat up for adoption

Adoption Donation: $200

All cats are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, and FeLV/FIV tested at the time of adoption.

15. Stars

Kitten (3 months 24 days) · Female · Bombay / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 46 mi from Janesville

Stars, a female Bombay kitten up for adoption

Born: July 04, 2026

Adoption Donation: $300

All cats are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, and FeLV/FIV tested at the time of adoption.

16. Brave

Kitten (3 months 24 days) · Male · Bombay / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 46 mi from Janesville

Brave, a male Bombay kitten up for adoption

Born: July 04, 2026

Adoption Donation: $300

All cats are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, and FeLV/FIV tested at the time of adoption.

17. Bandit

Kitten (4 months 30 days) · Female · Tortoiseshell / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 46 mi from Janesville

Bandit, a female Tortoiseshell kitten up for adoption

Born: May 29, 2026

Adoption Donation: $300

All cats are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, and FeLV/FIV tested at the time of adoption.

18. Turnip

Kitten (4 months 25 days) · Male · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 46 mi from Janesville

Turnip, a male Tabby kitten up for adoption

Born: June 03, 2026

Adoption Donation: $300

All cats are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, and FeLV/FIV tested at the time of adoption.

20. Chocolate

Kitten (5 months 3 days) · Male · Bombay / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 46 mi from Janesville

Chocolate, a male Bombay kitten up for adoption

Born: May 25, 2026

Adoption Donation: $300

All cats are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, and FeLV/FIV tested at the time of adoption.

21. Chip

Kitten (5 months 3 days) · Female · Tortoiseshell / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 46 mi from Janesville

Chip, a female Tortoiseshell kitten up for adoption

Born: May 25, 2026

Adoption Donation: $300

All cats are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, and FeLV/FIV tested at the time of adoption.

22. Jaclyn

Kitten (5 months 13 days) · Female · Dilute Tortoiseshell / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 46 mi from Janesville

Jaclyn, a female Dilute Tortoiseshell kitten up for adoption

AVAILABLE SOON!

I haven’t arrived at the adoption center just yet - I’m getting ready for adoption! Please fill out an adoption application if you’d like to meet me once I’m available.

Born: May 15, 2026

Adoption Donation: $350

All cats are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, and FeLV/FIV tested at the time of adoption.

23. Lyka

Young (4 years 1 month) · Female · Russian Blue / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 46 mi from Janesville

Lyka, a young female Russian Blue cat up for adoption

Adoption Donation: $250

All cats are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, and FeLV/FIV tested at the time of adoption.

24. Stormy

Young (3 years 4 months) · Female · Dilute Tortoiseshell / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 46 mi from Janesville

Stormy, a young female Dilute Tortoiseshell cat up for adoption

Adoption Donation: $200

All cats are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, and FeLV/FIV tested at the time of adoption.

25. Ivy

Young (4 years 7 months) · Female · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 46 mi from Janesville

Ivy, a young female Tabby cat up for adoption

Adoption Donation: $200

All cats are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, and FeLV/FIV tested at the time of adoption.

26. Jody

Kitten (6 months) · Female · Torbie / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 46 mi from Janesville

Jody, a female Torbie kitten up for adoption

AVAILABLE SOON!

I haven’t arrived at the adoption center just yet - I’m getting ready for adoption! Please fill out an adoption application if you’d like to meet me once I’m available.

Born: April 24, 2026

Adoption Donation: $300

My litter includes: Benny, Carly, Castiel, Dean, Jody, and Sammy

All cats are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, and FeLV/FIV tested at the time of adoption.

27. Penny

Young (1 year 4 months) · Female · Tuxedo / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 46 mi from Janesville

Penny, a young female Tuxedo cat up for adoption

Adoption Donation: $200

All cats are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, and FeLV/FIV tested at the time of adoption.

28. Shade

Adult (9 years 3 months) · Female · Bombay / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 46 mi from Janesville

Shade, an adult female Bombay cat up for adoption

Adoption Donation: $125

Meet Shade!

Shade is a handsome boy with a heart full of love and affection to share!

Originally found as a stray, Shade is now looking for a forever home where he can enjoy all the love and attention he deserves. This incredibly sweet boy absolutely adores people and isn’t shy about showing it! In fact, he’s been known to jump right into our volunteers’ arms for some extra love and cuddles. He enjoys being petted and is happiest when he’s soaking up attention from his favorite humans.

29. Mystery

Young (1 year 10 months) · Female · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 46 mi from Janesville

Mystery, a young female Tabby cat up for adoption

Adoption Donation: $200

I AM FIV +

All cats are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, and FeLV/FIV tested at the time of adoption.

30. Poppi

Kitten (5 months 25 days) · Female · Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 46 mi from Janesville

Poppi, a female Tabby kitten up for adoption

AVAILABLE SOON!

I haven't arrived at the adoption center just yet—I'm getting ready for adoption! Please fill out an adoption application if you'd like to meet me once I'm available.

Born: May 03, 2026

Adoption Donation: $300

All cats are microchipped, neutered, current on all vaccines, and FeLV/FIV tested at the time of adoption.

Adopting a cat with children in Janesville

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 Janesville

Animal House Shelter, Inc.Huntley, IL · 30 kid-friendly cats above

Questions about adopting kid-friendly cats in Janesville

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

As of October 29, 2026, rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Janesville, Wisconsin, have 57 kid-friendly cats up for adoption. The list is updated every day.

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

The rescues with the most kid-friendly cats near Janesville right now are Animal House Shelter, Inc. (Huntley, IL). 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.

1. Talasyn

2. Sol

3. Sanica

4. Gaheris

5. Elagbi

6. Alaric

7. Simon

8. Cheddar Bob

9. Sunny

10. Arnold

11. Silver

12. Minnie Mouse

13. Kailani

14. America

15. Stars

16. Brave

17. Bandit

18. Turnip

19. Cookie Dough

20. Chocolate

21. Chip

22. Jaclyn

23. Lyka

24. Stormy

25. Ivy

26. Jody

27. Penny

28. Shade

29. Mystery

30. Poppi

Adopting a cat with children in Janesville

Rescues with kid-friendly cats near Janesville

Questions about adopting kid-friendly cats in Janesville

Kid-Friendly Cats for adoption near Janesville