Cats available for adoption in Boston

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October 13, 2022
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Cats available for adoption in Boston

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 Boston 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 Boston, Massachusetts.

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Yoyo & Slinky

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

MICHELLE

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

Cece

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

Munchkin and Scarlett

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

Little Lodi

- Gender: Female
- Age: Senior
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair
- Read more on Petfinder
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Adorable & Awesome Apollo & Agatha *bonded pair*

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

Papa Noel

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

Lucia

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

Colonel Mustard

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

SUSHI

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

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

Barry

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

Hollis

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

ROSIE

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

MAYBELINE

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

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

Nebula

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

SODA

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

Nicolette

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

Charles and Camilla

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

- Gender: Female
- Age: Young
- Breed: Extra-Toes Cat / Hemingway Polydactyl
- Read more on Petfinder

Fannie

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

Prince and Leah

- Gender: Female
- Age: Senior
- Breed: American Shorthair
- Read more on Petfinder

Zen Zander

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

Kindhearted Kahlua

- Gender: Female
- Age: Young
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair
- Read more on Petfinder
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Sensational Summer & Wonderful Winter *Bonded Pair*

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

Beguiling Betsy

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

Cute Pie Cody

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

Loveable Lee Dutton

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

Beautiful and Bubbly Bobbie

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

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

Fava-the sweet bean!

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

Kittens - male and females

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

Montana

- Gender: Male
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Tiger
- Read more on Petfinder

Ash

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

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

Kali

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

Anet

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

Marco

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

Micah

- Gender: Male
- Age: Young
- Breed: Domestic Long Hair
- Read more on Petfinder
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Harry (elderly diabetic)

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

Sherrod

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

Birdie and Cherry

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

Zorro

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

Ballgown

- Gender: Female
- Age: Young
- Breed: Russian Blue
- Read more on Petfinder
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Gladys

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

Egbert

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

Frenchie

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

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