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300 cats waiting near San Jose

Adoptable cats near San Jose, California. Filter by age, size, and household fit.

300 cats are listed in and around San Jose right now, from 5 shelters and rescues across Santa Clara County. 10 are listed as seniors. The newest was listed today, and Ash has been listed since September 2024.

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Ash, a Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 2 YearsListed since September 2024
Ash
Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 2 Years
San Jose, CA
Coal, a Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 2 YearsListed since September 2024
Coal
Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 2 Years
San Jose, CA
Tangelo, a Domestic Short Hair / Tabby / Mixed (short coat) · 1 Year 4 MonthsListed since May 2025
Tangelo
Domestic Short Hair / Tabby / Mixed (short coat) · 1 Year 4 Months
San Jose, CA
Yuzu, a Domestic Short Hair / Tabby / Mixed (short coat) · 1 Year 4 MonthsListed since May 2025
Yuzu
Domestic Short Hair / Tabby / Mixed (short coat) · 1 Year 4 Months
San Jose, CA

13 cats match your filters

Duchess, a Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 1 Year 1 MonthWaiting 111 days
Duchess
Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 1 Year 1 Month
San Jose, CA
Liv, a Dilute Tortoiseshell / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 4 Months 18 DaysWaiting 70 days
Liv
Dilute Tortoiseshell / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 4 Months 18 Days
San Jose, CA
Lua, a Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 4 Months 20 DaysWaiting 70 days
Lua
Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 4 Months 20 Days
San Jose, CA
CJ, a Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 11 MonthsWaiting 153 days
CJ
Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 11 Months
San Jose, CA
Biscuit, a Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 10 MonthsWaiting 200 days
Biscuit
Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 10 Months
San Jose, CA
Veto, a Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 9 MonthsWaiting 209 days
Veto
Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 9 Months
San Jose, CA
Curiosity, a Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 1 YearWaiting 228 days
Curiosity
Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 1 Year
San Jose, CA
Jake, a Tuxedo (medium coat) · 1 Year 2 MonthsWaiting 345 days
Jake
Tuxedo (medium coat) · 1 Year 2 Months
San Jose, CA
Yuzu, a Domestic Short Hair / Tabby / Mixed (short coat) · 1 Year 4 MonthsWaiting 444 days
Yuzu
Domestic Short Hair / Tabby / Mixed (short coat) · 1 Year 4 Months
San Jose, CA
Tangelo, a Domestic Short Hair / Tabby / Mixed (short coat) · 1 Year 4 MonthsWaiting 444 days
Tangelo
Domestic Short Hair / Tabby / Mixed (short coat) · 1 Year 4 Months
San Jose, CA
Coal, a Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 2 YearsWaiting 696 days
Coal
Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 2 Years
San Jose, CA
Ash, a Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 2 YearsWaiting 696 days
Ash
Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 2 Years
San Jose, CA
Gin Gin (Courtesy Post), a Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 4 Years 9 MonthsWaiting 1870 days
Gin Gin (Courtesy Post)
Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 4 Years 9 Months
San Jose, CA

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