These Long Beach-based kitties are up for adoption and in need of a good home

<p>Photos: Petfinder</p>

Photos: Petfinder

Interested in adopting a pet — or just gazing at some charming cats? There are dozens of great cats up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Long Beach.

Animal shelters and pet rescue groups work hard to care for unhoused pets and connect them to loving homes. Hoodline used data from Petfinder to power this roundup of cats currently available for adoption.

(Details like pet availability, training, vaccinations and other features are based on data provided by Petfinder and may be subject to change; contact the shelter for the latest information.)


Duchess, domestic longhair

Duchess is a darling female domestic longhair cat being cared for at Pet Assistance Foundation.

Duchess wants to be your one and only: She will need a home free of other cats. She is spayed, and she has all her shots. Good news: She is already house-trained.

Here's what Duchess' friends at Pet Assistance Foundation think of her:

Read more about Duchess on Petfinder.

[Duchess] is a sweet bundle of love, very affectionate and loves sleeping under the covers with her human... She does like lots of attention so would be happiest in a home where folks are around a good deal of the time.

Ruthie Rose, British shorthair mix

Ruthie Rose is a female British shorthair mix currently housed at Long Beach Spay Neuter.

Ruthie Rose will do best with an owner who has time to bond with her. She'll need a home free of other cats. Dogs and children are okay. She has mastered her house-training etiquette. She's spayed, and she has all her shots.

Ruthie Rose's current caretakers say:

Read more about how to adopt Ruthie Rose on Petfinder.

[Ruthie Rosie] is so soft she doesn't feel like a cat, but more like a plush toy or blanket. She doesn't shed or groom much either and appreciates a good brushing now and again. She loves to play with toys and loves to chase the laser pointer around the house.

Ella, tabby and domestic shorthair mix

Ella is a lovable female tabby and domestic shorthair mix in the care of Zazzy Cats Kitty Rescue.

Ella gets along well with other cats. Her ideal forever home would be a dog-free environment. Ella will do best in a home without small children. She has mastered her house-training etiquette. She is spayed and vaccinated.

Read more about Ella on Petfinder.

Jazz, Bombay and domestic shorthair mix

Jazz is a male Bombay and domestic shorthair mix being cared for at Zazzy Cats Kitty Rescue.

Jazz gets along well with other cats. No need to worry: He is already house-trained. He's already vaccinated and neutered.

Read more about how to adopt Jazz on Petfinder.


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