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Cats for adoption in Washington, District of Columbia

207 cats waiting near Washington

Adoptable cats near Washington, District of Columbia. Filter by age, size, and household fit.

207 cats are listed in and around Washington right now, from 1 shelter or rescue across District of Columbia County. The newest was listed 2 days ago, and Cypress has been listed since May 2025.

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Cypress, a Domestic Short Hair (short coat)Listed since May 2025
Cypress
Domestic Short Hair (short coat)
Washington, DC
Tripie, a Domestic Short Hair (short coat)Listed since August 2025
Tripie
Domestic Short Hair (short coat)
Washington, DC
Genny, a Domestic Short Hair (short coat)Listed since December 2025
Genny
Domestic Short Hair (short coat)
Washington, DC
Cleo, a Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)Listed since March 2026
Cleo
Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC

24 cats match your filters

Django, a Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 6 days
Django
Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Brandy, a Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 15 days
Brandy
Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Bambi, a Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 30 days
Bambi
Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Martha, a Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 31 days
Martha
Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Burlina, a Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 69 days
Burlina
Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Graham, a Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 80 days
Graham
Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Tonita, a Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 80 days
Tonita
Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Twix, a Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 80 days
Twix
Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Limerick, a Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 81 days
Limerick
Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Tom, a Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 82 days
Tom
Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Blinkie, a Domestic Short Hair / Calico / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 85 days
Blinkie
Domestic Short Hair / Calico / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Moon, a Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 85 days
Moon
Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Buffy, a Domestic Short Hair / Tortoiseshell / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 92 days
Buffy
Domestic Short Hair / Tortoiseshell / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Rilee, a Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 96 days
Rilee
Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Panini, a Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 110 days
Panini
Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Chex Mix, a Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 127 days
Chex Mix
Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Phish, a Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 127 days
Phish
Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Calina, a Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 151 days
Calina
Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Cleo, a Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)Waiting 151 days
Cleo
Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)
Washington, DC
Genny, a Domestic Short Hair (short coat)Waiting 228 days
Genny
Domestic Short Hair (short coat)
Washington, DC
Tripie, a Domestic Short Hair (short coat)Waiting 350 days
Tripie
Domestic Short Hair (short coat)
Washington, DC
Cypress, a Domestic Short Hair (short coat)Waiting 434 days
Cypress
Domestic Short Hair (short coat)
Washington, DC
A Street Cat Named Desire, a Domestic Short Hair / Tabby (short coat)Waiting 534 days
A Street Cat Named Desire
Domestic Short Hair / Tabby (short coat)
Washington, DC
George, a Domestic Short Hair / Tabby (short coat)Waiting 1364 days
George
Domestic Short Hair / Tabby (short coat)
Washington, DC

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