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These adorable cats are available for adoption in District of Columbia. To learn more about each adoptable cat, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
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KITTEN EMMY LOU HARRIS

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Washington, DC
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Meet Emmylou Harris, our 7-month-old silver tabby starlet! Once a tiny survivor on the tough streets of Nashville, Emmylou has traded the pavement for the high life. Though she was found wandering the Music City alleyways, she’s now safe, warm, and ready for her spotlight. She sports a beautiful silver coat and a unique, slightly cross-eyed look from birth—but don't let that fool you. It doesn't slow her down one bit; it just gives her a permanent expression of adorable wonder. Whether she’s chasing a laser pointer or zooming across the room, Emmylou navigates life with all the grace and sass of her country music namesake. She’s a shimmering silver beauty who sees the world a little differently, and honestly, we think it just makes her twice as charming.This Nashville girl has a big heart, a resilient spirit, and a gaze that’s as unforgettable as a classic country ballad.  To apply to be Emmy Lou's forever family please email or text Vivienne at vivienneajames@gmail.com or 615-943-7311.  APPROVED APPLICATION AND ADOPTION FEE REQUIRED.  (Emmy Lou is currently in Tennessee and can be transported north upon adoption.)June 30, 2026, 6:44 pm

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Sylver

Domestic Mediumhair

Female 3 mos
Washington, DC
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Sapphire

Domestic Mediumhair

Female 3 mos
Washington, DC
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Altostratus

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Washington, DC
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Early Retirement

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Washington, DC
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La chiquita cascadita

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Washington, DC
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Shelters & rescues in District of Columbia

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for cats in District of Columbia. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

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Brandywine Valley SPCA - New York Ave

1201 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Capital Cats

625 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Pet Types: cats

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Brandywine Valley SPCA - Ivy City Adoption Center

1516 Okie St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Project Freedom Ride - Washington DC Transport Stop

Washington, DC 20001

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Appalachian SPCA - DC

Washington, DC 20001

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Bright Hope Animal Rescue - D.C. Chapter

Washington DC, DC 20001

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Omani Paws

Washington, DC 20001

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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HFH - Washington D.C.

Washington, DC 20500

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Metro Ferals - DC

Washington, DC 20009

Pet Types: cats

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Alliance for Stray Animals and People

P.O. Box 65438, Washington, DC 20035

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Domestic Shorthair Siamese Domestic Mediumhair Russian Blue Domestic Longhair Maine Coon Calico American Bobtail Persian American Shorthair Ragdoll Bengal Manx Bombay Norwegian Forest Cat Polydactyl/Hemingway Snowshoe Himalayan British Shorthair Havana Brown
Abyssinian American Bobtail American Curl American Shorthair American Wirehair Balinese Bengal Birman Bombay British Shorthair Burmese Calico Chartreux Colorpoint Shorthair Cornish Rex Cymric Devon Rex Domestic Longhair Domestic Mediumhair Domestic Shorthair Egyptian Mau European Burmese Exotic Havana Brown Himalayan Japanese Bobtail Javanese Korat LaPerm Maine Coon Manx Munchkin Nebelung Norwegian Forest Cat Ocicat Oriental Persian Pixiebob Polydactyl/Hemingway RagaMuffin Ragdoll Russian Blue Scottish Fold Selkirk Rex Siamese Siberian Singapura Snowshoe Somali Sphynx Tabby Tonkinese Turkish Angora Turkish Van
Abyssinian American Bobtail American Curl American Shorthair American Wirehair Balinese Bengal Birman Bombay British Shorthair Burmese
Calico Chartreux Colorpoint Shorthair Cornish Rex Cymric Devon Rex Domestic Longhair Domestic Mediumhair Domestic Shorthair
Egyptian Mau European Burmese Exotic Havana Brown Himalayan
Japanese Bobtail Javanese Korat
LaPerm Maine Coon Manx Munchkin
Nebelung Norwegian Forest Cat Ocicat Oriental
Persian Pixiebob Polydactyl/Hemingway RagaMuffin Ragdoll Russian Blue
Scottish Fold Selkirk Rex Siamese Siberian Singapura Snowshoe Somali Sphynx Tabby Tonkinese Turkish Angora Turkish Van