Cats available for adoption in Santa Cruz

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April 24, 2023
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Cats available for adoption in Santa Cruz

Of the 7.6 companion animals who end up in U.S. shelters each year, 3.4 million are cats. Also annually, 2.7 million animals are euthanized in shelters; 1.4 million of them are cats. With an estimated 3,500 physical shelter locations around the country, odds are good you're within close proximity to a shelter with cats looking for a home.

Stacker compiled a list of cats available for adoption in Santa Cruz on Petfinder, ranging in age, breed composition, temperament, and needs. (The images and data in this article were used with Petfinder's permission.) Be sure to do your research on any cat you're interested in taking home to ensure a good fit with your own lifestyle to ensure the animal you select will be enjoying a forever home with you.

Keep reading to meet some amazing felines available for adoption in Santa Cruz, California.

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Smoothie

- Gender: Female
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Tuxedo
- Read more on Petfinder

Bramley (and Honeycrisp)

- Gender: Male
- Age: Young
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair
- Read more on Petfinder

Maury

- Gender: Male
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair
- Read more on Petfinder

PJ

- Gender: Male
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair
- Read more on Petfinder

MARLEY

- Gender: Male
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair
- Read more on Petfinder
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AUTUMN

- Gender: Female
- Age: Senior
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair
- Read more on Petfinder

MARSHMALLOW*

- Gender: Female
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair
- Read more on Petfinder

PANDA

- Gender: Male
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair
- Read more on Petfinder

Donny

- Gender: Male
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Domestic Medium Hair, Tabby (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Pearl

- Gender: Female
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Domestic Medium Hair
- Read more on Petfinder
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Jax

- Gender: Male
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Domestic Medium Hair
- Read more on Petfinder

Lacey

- Gender: Female
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair, Tabby (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Lee

- Gender: Male
- Age: Young
- Breed: Egyptian Mau, Tabby (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Luca

- Gender: Male
- Age: Young
- Breed: Egyptian Mau, Domestic Short Hair (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Zuzu

- Gender: Female
- Age: Young
- Breed: Egyptian Mau, Domestic Short Hair (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
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Charlie

- Gender: Male
- Age: Young
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair, Tabby (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Tortia

- Gender: Female
- Age: Young
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair, Tortoiseshell (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Chilly

- Gender: Male
- Age: Young
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair, Tabby (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Bella

- Gender: Female
- Age: Young
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair, Tabby (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Lilly

- Gender: Female
- Age: Young
- Breed: Tabby, Domestic Short Hair (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
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Alyssa & Alexa

- Gender: Female
- Age: Young
- Breed: Snowshoe, Siamese (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Bentley (in foster)

- Gender: Female
- Age: Young
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair
- Read more on Petfinder

OSCAR*

- Gender: Male
- Age: Young
- Breed: Domestic Medium Hair
- Read more on Petfinder

The Flying Dutchman

- Gender: Male
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair
- Read more on Petfinder

Nina

- Gender: Female
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair
- Read more on Petfinder
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CHARM*

- Gender: Male
- Age: Young
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair
- Read more on Petfinder

AMORE*

- Gender: Male
- Age: Young
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair
- Read more on Petfinder

LEFTY LOU*

- Gender: Female
- Age: Young
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair
- Read more on Petfinder

SAMPSON*

- Gender: Male
- Age: Young
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair
- Read more on Petfinder

Gerry

- Gender: Male
- Age: Baby
- Breed: British Shorthair
- Read more on Petfinder
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Giggles

- Gender: Female
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair
- Read more on Petfinder

Dutch Baby

- Gender: Male
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair
- Read more on Petfinder

TIMBO

- Gender: Male
- Age: Young
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair
- Read more on Petfinder

APOLLO

- Gender: Male
- Age: Young
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair
- Read more on Petfinder

Leo (and Willow) (in foster)

- Gender: Male
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair
- Read more on Petfinder
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Willow (and Leo) (in foster)

- Gender: Female
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair
- Read more on Petfinder

LILITH

- Gender: Female
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair
- Read more on Petfinder

Winnie

- Gender: Female
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair
- Read more on Petfinder

Prince Charming

- Gender: Male
- Age: Young
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Aurora

- Gender: Female
- Age: Young
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
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Lily

- Gender: Female
- Age: Young
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder

Momo

- Gender: Male
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair
- Read more on Petfinder

Tyris

- Gender: Male
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair
- Read more on Petfinder

Mathis

- Gender: Male
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair
- Read more on Petfinder

Snow kitty

- Gender: Female
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Domestic Medium Hair
- Read more on Petfinder
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Finch

- Gender: Male
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair
- Read more on Petfinder

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