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Adopting is one of the best things you can do.

When you adopt, you’re not just giving a deserving cat a home. You’re also giving us back space and resources for the next cat that needs help.

All of our cats and kittens posted for adoption have been spayed/neutered, vaccinated, treated for fleas and parasites, combo tested for FeLV/FIV, microchipped, and any known health or behavioral conditions fully disclosed.

The Teacup Emoji🍵 means these cats are currently at the Pawsitive Cafe 🍵

Meet Our Adoptable Cats!

  • 🍵Beverly

    A young tabby with swirls in her pattern, Beverly is sweet but can be shy.

  • Falcor

    Falcor is being observed and waiting to see his vet after having another setback with his mouth. Despite removing all of his teeth, his mouth is inflamed and he is having difficulty eating. However we would still like to process any applications for him as he is otherwise a very sweet cat ready for a home. He currently has Reed housed with him as his emotional support kitten.

  • Reed

    A barn kitten who was likely dumped there, Reed is a small boy who currently adores Falcor. He had a bad upper respiratory infection awhile ago that kept him off our adoption listings, but has made a full recovery with antibiotics and supportive care.

  • Roxy⚕️

    Roxy needs a special home as she is heartworm positive. She is not a fan of other cats. She needs a calm home for the best outcome for her condition. Heartworm cannot be cured in cats, only managed. She must have monthly flea and parasite Revolution treatment applied to keep the heartworm under control and needs to avoid overstimulation. She's a beautiful tortie, who was left behind in an apartment after her people moved, claiming she was "feral." She has been with us since December 2023.

  • 🍵Tori ⚕️

    Tori is the rare owner surrender that has made her way to us – because she was in shock and critical condition, having broken her leg after falling out of the 7th story of an apartment building. A good Samaritan contacted us, and her chip was scanned at the emergency vet. Her owners could not afford treatment and so she was surrendered. Her leg could not be saved and was amputated, and she gets around just fine as a tripod. She can be a little shy but does come out at the café to see people when it’s a bit more quiet.

  • 🍵Indigo

    Ok, First he’s spicy…then he’s incredibly sweet, then he’s sour. This ball of fur is loveable but he’s easily over stimulated. Aside from being a true lord of chaos, he’s a big, beautiful tiger!

  • 🍵 Petunia

    Petunia is a sweet by shy girl, she can be easily intimidated by other cats. However she is very docile and seeks to hide rather than fight. She has a beautifully soft tortie coat. Petunia was rescued from the streets last year and spent time with her rescuer who had limited space helping other cats. She then tried the Pawsitive Café but found it overstimulating. She came to our main foster house and briefly shared a room with other fosters, but kept to her favorite spots away from the other rambunctious cats. She was briefly privately fostered in a quiet home with only 2 other cats and came out of her shell more. Now she is back at the Pawsitive Cafe, doing much better the second time around.

  • Leonard

    Leonard is a super sweet boy. We have estimated him about 5. He is a low energy snuggly boy. He is one of the best kitties ever. He is great with kittens, currently Bean is one of his favorites.

    Leonard was diagnosed with stomatitis and is recovering from having all of his teeth surgically removed. He seems to be much happier already but will be rechecked by his vet in a few weeks to see how his healing went.

  • 🍵Callaloo

    Callaloo is no longer shy, and is just as likely to be the center of attention at the cafe, or snoozing in one of his favorite towers. Like Topaz, he seems to like young cats and kittens.

  • Toothless

    Toothless is a literal name, she had no teeth when she was rescued. To make a long story short, we were able to rescue her and 5 kittens, she was feral-acting at first but now is a big sweetheart. She’s weaned her kittens and is ready to be a solo act. She is tolerant of some cats but we think would be very happy as the only cat in a home.

  • Evangeline & Rainbow Dash 💞

    Rainbow Dash is a very friendly, energetic tabby kitten. She has won over little Evangeline, who screams at any other cat or kitten that approaches her that isn't Rainbow Dash.

    Evangeline was the runt and is still catching up. Currently she will only eat wet food. We are working on reintroducing kibble to her diet.

    Rainbow Dash and Evangeline are looking for a home together.

Cats in Care/Not Adoptable Yet

  • Wesley

    Wesley went to the cafe and was soon pulled back as he developed a bad respiratory infection. He recovered quickly and after quaratnine, became Bean’s roommmate. He is literally being held back to keep Bean company during his FIP treatment.

  • Bean

    Bean has FIP and has a few weeks of treatment remaining before he can be deemed cured. So far he has been doing very well.

  • Ernest

    A barn kitten that is still quite skittish, sliding backwards after initial progress. As he has been neutered and fully vetted, if he cannot be fully socialized, he may go back to the barn in the spring. We would never relocate or release a cat held indoors in the winter as his coat would be insufficient.

  • Tabitha

    Likely Ernest’s sister, Tabitha is much more outgoing with people. She is under observation currently for some slightly loose stool, but is otherwise fully vetted. She will likely make her way to the cafe.

Congrats to recently adopted kitties!

  • Bibi

    Bibi was scooped up by the same people that adopted Topaz.

  • Tippy

    After many months at the cafe, Tippy and Bibi grew bolder and made new friends, making us feel it was safe to separate him and Bibi. He was adopted with Cappucino who he regularly played with.

  • Cappucino

    Cappucino was adopted with Tippy. They had been seen playing together at the cafe and drew attention.

  • Topaz

    Topaz has taken his mayhem elsewhere after keeping the Pawsitive Cafe staff on their toes for many months.

  • Shining Armor

    Shining Armor was adopted with his foster sibling Spike.

  • Spike

    Spike was adopted with foster sibling Shining Armor.

  • Latte

    Latte joined his brother Macchiato.

  • Yoko

    Yoko found a great home where she can be a solo cat.

  • Applejack

    Applejack joined a multicat home.

  • Twilight Sparkle

    Twilight joined a multicat home.

  • Macchiato

    Macchiato joined another adult cat and waits for his brother Latte to join them soon.

  • Hunter

    Hunter finally found her forever home as a solo cat.

  • Big Mac

    Big Mac joined a multi pet home.

  • Shiara

    Shiara was adopted with her sister Ember.

  • Ember

    Ember was adopted with her sister Shiara.

  • Tiamat

    Tiamat became feisty and independent and is being spoiled as an only cat.

  • Tommy

    Tommy charmed his adopters who met him at the cafe.

  • Christopher

    Christopher is much spoiled in his new home.

  • Blue

    Blue is adjusting well in his new home, and has become buddies with a new kitty brother.

  • Ichi and San

    Ichi and San finally found a perfect home together!

  • Depp

    This big orange heartthrob finally found his home!

  • Franky

    Franky found a quiet home all of his own!

  • Joseph and Sesame

    Best buddies adopted together!

  • Mitzi

    Mitzi became quite the diva at the cafe; luckily this charmed her new family!

  • Zara

    Zara became quite popular at the cafe and found a great home!

  • Edgar

    It was a long road but Edgar was finally adopted after over a year in our care.

  • Nobu

  • Aurora