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53 cats waiting near Santa Cruz

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

53 cats are listed in and around Santa Cruz right now, from 1 shelter or rescue across Santa Cruz County. 1 is listed as a senior. The newest was listed today, and Tucker* has been listed since June 2026.

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TUCKER*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat)Listed since June 2026
TUCKER*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat)
Santa Cruz, CA
BIRCH*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 3 Months 4 DaysListed since July 2026
BIRCH*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 3 Months 4 Days
Santa Cruz, CA
PINE*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 3 Months 4 DaysListed since July 2026
PINE*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 3 Months 4 Days
Santa Cruz, CA
KNIFE*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 3 Months 5 DaysListed since July 2026
KNIFE*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 3 Months 5 Days
Santa Cruz, CA

34 cats match your filters

FRANCESCA*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 4 Months 3 Days
FRANCESCA*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 4 Months 3 Days
Santa Cruz, CA
FERN*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 4 Months 3 Days
FERN*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 4 Months 3 Days
Santa Cruz, CA
FRANCINE*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 4 Months 3 Days
FRANCINE*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 4 Months 3 Days
Santa Cruz, CA
DOLLY*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 2 Months 4 Days
DOLLY*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 2 Months 4 Days
Santa Cruz, CA
GARTH*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 2 Months 4 Days
GARTH*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 2 Months 4 Days
Santa Cruz, CA
WAYNE*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 2 Months 4 Days
WAYNE*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 2 Months 4 Days
Santa Cruz, CA
QUENTE*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 3 Months 2 DaysWaiting 1 day
QUENTE*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 3 Months 2 Days
Santa Cruz, CA
SILVER*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 3 Months 9 DaysWaiting 1 day
SILVER*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 3 Months 9 Days
Santa Cruz, CA
CHAUD*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 3 Months 2 DaysWaiting 1 day
CHAUD*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 3 Months 2 Days
Santa Cruz, CA
CALIENTE*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 3 Months 2 DaysWaiting 1 day
CALIENTE*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 3 Months 2 Days
Santa Cruz, CA
LOLLIE*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 1 Month 26 DaysWaiting 1 day
LOLLIE*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 1 Month 26 Days
Santa Cruz, CA
BEANS*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 4 Months 8 DaysWaiting 3 days
BEANS*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 4 Months 8 Days
Santa Cruz, CA
SUMMER, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 4 YearsWaiting 3 days
SUMMER
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 4 Years
Santa Cruz, CA
SOCKS, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 4 YearsWaiting 3 days
SOCKS
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 4 Years
Santa Cruz, CA
SPIRIT*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 1 Month 26 DaysWaiting 3 days
SPIRIT*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 1 Month 26 Days
Santa Cruz, CA
KITE*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 1 Month 26 DaysWaiting 3 days
KITE*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 1 Month 26 Days
Santa Cruz, CA
GENERAL, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 3 YearsWaiting 3 days
GENERAL
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 3 Years
Santa Cruz, CA
JACK, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 3 YearsWaiting 3 days
JACK
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 3 Years
Santa Cruz, CA
MANCHY, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 3 YearsWaiting 3 days
MANCHY
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 3 Years
Santa Cruz, CA
PENELOPE*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 1 YearWaiting 4 days
PENELOPE*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 1 Year
Santa Cruz, CA
CALCIFER*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 8 MonthsWaiting 6 days
CALCIFER*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 8 Months
Santa Cruz, CA
BUBA, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 3 Months 5 DaysWaiting 7 days
BUBA
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 3 Months 5 Days
Santa Cruz, CA
SICILY*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 1 Year 7 MonthsWaiting 8 days
SICILY*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 1 Year 7 Months
Santa Cruz, CA
ROCKY ROAD*, a Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 2 Months 5 DaysWaiting 9 days
ROCKY ROAD*
Domestic Short Hair (medium coat) · 2 Months 5 Days
Santa Cruz, CA

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