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54 cats waiting near Santa Cruz

Adoptable cats near Santa Cruz, California. Filter by age, size, and household fit.

54 cats are listed in and around Santa Cruz right now, from 1 shelter or rescue across Santa Cruz County. The newest was listed today, and Bob* has been listed since July 2026.

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BOB*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 3 Months 20 DaysListed since July 2026
BOB*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 3 Months 20 Days
Santa Cruz, CA
STACY*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 3 Months 20 DaysListed since July 2026
STACY*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 3 Months 20 Days
Santa Cruz, CA
BIRCH*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 2 Months 15 DaysListed since July 2026
BIRCH*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 2 Months 15 Days
Santa Cruz, CA
PINE*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 2 Months 10 DaysListed since July 2026
PINE*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 2 Months 10 Days
Santa Cruz, CA

31 cats match your filters

FRISBEE*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 1 Month 24 Days
FRISBEE*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 1 Month 24 Days
Santa Cruz, CA
SPIRIT*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 1 Month 24 Days
SPIRIT*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 1 Month 24 Days
Santa Cruz, CA
KITE*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 1 Month 24 Days
KITE*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 1 Month 24 Days
Santa Cruz, CA
ARTEMIS*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 2 Months 4 DaysWaiting 1 day
ARTEMIS*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 2 Months 4 Days
Santa Cruz, CA
ATHENA*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 2 Months 4 DaysWaiting 1 day
ATHENA*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 2 Months 4 Days
Santa Cruz, CA
DOUGHNUT, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 3 Months 5 DaysWaiting 4 days
DOUGHNUT
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 3 Months 5 Days
Santa Cruz, CA
BUBA, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 3 Months 5 DaysWaiting 4 days
BUBA
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 3 Months 5 Days
Santa Cruz, CA
DOVE*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 4 Months 4 DaysWaiting 4 days
DOVE*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 4 Months 4 Days
Santa Cruz, CA
ROCKY ROAD*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 2 Months 5 DaysWaiting 6 days
ROCKY ROAD*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 2 Months 5 Days
Santa Cruz, CA
VANILLA SWIRL*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 2 Months 5 DaysWaiting 6 days
VANILLA SWIRL*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 2 Months 5 Days
Santa Cruz, CA
SUSIE*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 2 Months 1 DayWaiting 6 days
SUSIE*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 2 Months 1 Day
Santa Cruz, CA
CANDY CANE*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 4 Months 17 DaysWaiting 6 days
CANDY CANE*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 4 Months 17 Days
Santa Cruz, CA
RAINBOW*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 2 Months 25 DaysWaiting 7 days
RAINBOW*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 2 Months 25 Days
Santa Cruz, CA
DRIZZLE*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 2 Months 24 DaysWaiting 7 days
DRIZZLE*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 2 Months 24 Days
Santa Cruz, CA
THUNDER*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 2 Months 24 DaysWaiting 7 days
THUNDER*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 2 Months 24 Days
Santa Cruz, CA
SUMMER*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 2 Months 24 DaysWaiting 7 days
SUMMER*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 2 Months 24 Days
Santa Cruz, CA
RAINY*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 2 Months 11 DaysWaiting 7 days
RAINY*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 2 Months 11 Days
Santa Cruz, CA
KAIA*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 2 MonthsWaiting 7 days
KAIA*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 2 Months
Santa Cruz, CA
FORK*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 3 Months 5 DaysWaiting 7 days
FORK*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 3 Months 5 Days
Santa Cruz, CA
DIEGO*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 2 Months 9 DaysWaiting 7 days
DIEGO*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 2 Months 9 Days
Santa Cruz, CA
TRIUMPH*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 2 Months 22 DaysWaiting 9 days
TRIUMPH*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 2 Months 22 Days
Santa Cruz, CA
KNIFE*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 3 Months 5 DaysWaiting 11 days
KNIFE*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 3 Months 5 Days
Santa Cruz, CA
MICHELADA*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 2 Months 4 DaysWaiting 11 days
MICHELADA*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 2 Months 4 Days
Santa Cruz, CA
SPECKLE*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 3 Months 8 DaysWaiting 13 days
SPECKLE*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 3 Months 8 Days
Santa Cruz, CA

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