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Cats available for adoption in Poughkeepsie
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 Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie, New York.
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Jim Bean
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Torrie
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Fauna
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Flora
- Gender: Female
- Age: Young
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
- Age: Young
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
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Pumpkin
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Tytania
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August
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Jo
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Velcro
- Gender: Female
- Age: Senior
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair
- Read more on Petfinder
- Age: Senior
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair
- Read more on Petfinder
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Tommy
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Emerald
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Micah
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Obsidian
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Magpie
- Gender: Female
- Age: Young
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
- Age: Young
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
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Vireo
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Kurt
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Presley
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Marcy
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Missy
- Gender: Female
- Age: Senior
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
- Age: Senior
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
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Katie
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Beauty
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Nikita
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True, the blind kitten who loves belly kisses & trying to stand on your head!
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Platypus, the "touchy-feely" lap-cat: He squeals! He drools! He's always glad to see you!
- Gender: Male
- Age: Young
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair
- Read more on Petfinder
- Age: Young
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair
- Read more on Petfinder
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Loaf, the cat who wants you to learn all his favorite "love games" & chillax with him!
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