Adoptable Cats
Before you fall in love with one of our cats (it’s difficult not to), have you filled out an application? At this time, visitors at our shelter are limited to those who have submitted an app.
Bambino is an elegant tabby who got surrendered to us from a person who could not have him anymore.
At first, he was very scared so he let us know that his space was important to him. Then, he started to play with toys, brooms and hands. We knew he was just a big teddy bear who was not used to being in a shelter.
Today, he is a lovebug. He loves the pets, the attention, the treats, the talks. He is very calm and doesn’t play much, but he is always curious and interested in what you are doing, and follows you around the room to inspect your work is done well.
He seems okay in the same room with the other cats, but he’s not really interested in them. He did not react too negatively to our dog, so we think that a nice doggy could be his friend. We also think that a household with children should be fine as long his boundaries are being respected.
Come meet this giant cutie and listen to his engines purring while being pet.
Duchess is gorgeous and mellow mamma who spends her days napping, looking through the window and watching the kittens play.
She is a former barn cat who transformed from a “sass” machine to a pet seeking girl. She has been a constant source of support to her daughter Toulouse. Baby Toulouse seeks her mom when she is nervous and Duchess is always there for her.
She LOVES pets and treats. She is really shy and reserved at first, but once pets are involved, she follows the volunteers to rub herself against them and show her belly.
She is good with cats and dogs. She might be a good girl with older children and teens. We don’t recommend a household with small children since she still can be reactive when overstimulated.
She also could… hit a treadmill once in a while
Linden should be called Star Gazer because his beautiful and rare coat. His black base is complemented by several hairs with white tips making him a walking constellation.
This beautiful and beefy guy came to us as a TNR case. He seemed so scared in his cage, we didn’t think he would be fit for adoption. However, one day he budged. He started to approach the volunteers, letting them pet his forehead and showing signs of behavioral improvement.
Upon joining the general population, he showed signs of being love starved. At the beginning he didn’t know how to ask for attention to the point of aggressively chasing volunteers around the room for pets. Recently, he graduated with a PhD in human behavior. He learned to wait patiently, chats you up and lets you pet him until you are content. Congratulations, you have been trained to love Linden.
We likes the company of other cats and seems to understand his place in the room. He absolutely will fight dogs, so maybe a household without a canine will do. We do NOT recommend young children in the house. We can’t guarantee he has let go of the behaviors he learned in the streets. We hope a loving home will give this black king a chance so he can pursue a postdoc in loving humans.
Malley was abandoned in residence after her previous owners left her behind. A kind neighbor took care of her for a couple of days until he was able to bring her to us. Malley was confused, scared and depressed upon arrival, but she never dropped her graceful demeanor.
Malley had struggled with her health for a bit, but she has since recovered. She is currently being fostered, but she is ready for her furever home.
She is very elegant and quiet, but she is also outgoing and affectionate. Malley is looking for a family to retire in peace where she can be the only cat. She would like to show her affections to that special person who will be willing to give her cuddles and love.
Apply for Malley if you are ready to have a giant Maine Coon cuddle you forever.
Neveah, her mother and sibling were rescued 5 years ago. Her mom and sister have been since adopted, but Neveah keeps waiting for her family.
She is a classy lady and a beautiful cat. She has a fancy classic tabby coat. She is initially shy, but warms up after a couple of visits.
She loves treats and pets on the head. Sometimes she lets you know you are moving too fast, but nothing too mean. She plays a little, but she is mostly a couch potato.
She is okay with cats around her, but rathers be the center of attention. We do not know how she would react with children. We want to find her a home where there is a laid back cat or just her. We are sure that she will open up in no time and would love to see if she is even more lovable!
Paul came from a barn after beating the lights out of other cats. We initially thought we were going to perform TNR only. However, after getting ill for a while, we kept him and gave him a chance to prove he could be a house cat, and he took the challenge well.
What a surprise! He is actually a very nice boy. He was able to adapt to other males in the room without problems, and an elderly female ended up making him eat a humble pie a couple of times. Karma is there for sure.
Our boy Paul not only learn to live with other cats, he learned how much he likes human attention. He likes it and wants it all. Love, attention, pets, cuddles, treats, toys and catnip.
We do NOT recommend a household with children at all for him. He still has some snarky behaviors when he gets overwhelmed to the point of swatting some volunteers. We do NOT recommend a household with dogs. He absolutely dislikes dogs.
We DO recommend you to give him a chance. This young bachelor is nothing but a frat boy, and he would love to go a home he can keep partying and jumping around.
Timmy has been a courageous and curious barn cat since his arrival and never shies away from a good butt scratch.
Tim is initially wary to approach or be approached by strangers, but once he feels acquainted he likes to sniff, rub and play with people. He’s not longer a petite guy, because he is REALLY motivated by food and will eat his weight if allowed. Treats are his specialty and his dream is to get to taste all kind of flavors.
He is a nice cat for couples, families or single households. He gets along well with everyone and we wouldn’t be surprised if he gets along with dogs. Although we do not know this for sure.
Apply for Timothy Lancelot Angus III if you would like to get to know this handsome baby.
Meet this sweet and spirited girl!
At just under a year old, she’s the perfect mix of playful kitten energy and affectionate companionship. One of her favorite parts of the day is greeting her people when they come home. She’ll happily rub against your legs, asking for pets and attention, and if she really wants some extra love, she’ll gently climb up your leg to let you know she’d like to be picked up.
This curious girl loves spending time in her window bed, watching birds, squirrels, and the world go by outside. When she’s not birdwatching, she’s ready for playtime! String toys, ball towers, and just about anything she can bap across the floor are guaranteed to keep her entertained.
While she’s not a lap cat, she enjoys being close to her people and will happily snuggle up next to your legs while you’re relaxing on the couch or in bed. She has a wonderful balance of independence, affection, and playful charm that makes her a joy to have around.
Like many young cats, she’s still working on her manners and may occasionally try to scratch furniture, so she’ll do best with plenty of appropriate scratching options and gentle guidance. She has adapted well to new situations and seems like she would fit nicely into a home with existing pets when given proper introductions.
If you’re looking for a friendly, entertaining companion who will greet you at the door, keep you smiling with her playful antics, and curl up nearby at the end of the day, she may be the perfect match for you!
Toulouse likes to put up a “tough guy” act when she gets approached, just like the character from the movie, but she is “all hiss no scratch” (?).
Toulouse is the baby of the family, which probably is the reason she grew up with the need of putting the tough act. She is still really skittish and hides away from the volunteers, except during feed time!
She is a young gal, so with the proper training, she can leave this shy phase behind. Although she is not really a “bonded” cat, the girl loves her mom. She does really well when her mom Duchess is around. We want her to go to a house with another cat she can develop a support system while she gets used to nice humans. Perhaps consider adopting Toulouse and the mom together. We believe in baby Toulouse, so should you.
Our Feral Program
The shelter takes in an average of four ferals a month. Most of the time we practice TNR, but sometimes we receive cats with severe injuries or too young to be released. Lighthouse never refuses to cover vet bills for the ferals in our care regardless of how expensive, how extensive, or how long they have to stay in our facilities. This dedication aligns with our mission to be a non-kill shelter, even for those who cannot be adopted into regular homes.
We are looking for people who would like to make a difference in a feral and barn cat’s life through one of two ways:
Our feral program “The TLC club” is looking for people interested in fostering long term ferals who might be recovering from injuries or in the process of behavioral rehabilitation. We want them to have a space where they can retire or get accustomed to humans at their own pace, in peace, without being expected to be a regular house cat. If offering a space is not feasible, please consider sponsoring our ferals with monthly donations to help to cover their medical costs, food and housing expenses. In return, we will send you updates and pictures of their shenanigans.
Please inquire about our TLC club to learn more about how you could help our local kitties. Send an email with the subject “TLC Club” to angelica.greyfield@lighthouseanimalshelter.org
Cheryl was brought to the shelter as a feral young adult and has been in our care for 9 years. We are committed to her wellness despite her reduced human socialization over the years and wish to find her a home where she can spend the rests of her days quietly, in solitude, in peace.
She makes feline friends quite easily, but humans make her really nervous. She is no longer aggressive towards humans, though likes to let you know she wants space. She responds to treats and will be friendly when catnip is administered by our volunteers. She mostly spends the day looking through the windows and surveying the room from the tallest cat tree.
She has bonded with our senior male Fred! Please consider keep them together.
Freddy was found in the fisheries of New Bedford two years ago. He was brought to us skinny and mingled. He has recovered and blossom into such a cuddly guy with his favorite volunteers.
Freds has a temper, however. He is quite reactive when approached quickly and he only likes to be touched by people who sit down and let him approach.
Even though, with his temper, he is the president of a fan club. “Friend of Freddy Club” is a small circle of Fred’s favorite volunteers and a rite of passage for new cat volunteers.
He has bonded with our senior female Cheryl! Please consider keep them together.
Harry was brought in for TNR during the winter months of 2025. We would never consider releasing him in the cold weather, so he overwintered in our facilities.
Some volunteers have been able to play, feed and touch Harry. He responds well to constant positive interactions. We have decided to give a chance to Harry to get more sociable before we consider to re-home him to a nice barn.
He’s such a handsome couch potato and he does well with other cats. He, of course, has a preference to have female friends.
He spends his days looking through windows, napping in all the beds he can fit in, and plays a bit with the ball toys. He response well to treat and to wet food.
Marmalade and her sibling came to us in 2025 and had trouble to adjust for a while.
We were getting ready to release them after being spayed, but slowly her sibling showed signs that she was just scared. While her sister got transferred to another shelter where she could work on her behavioral rehabilitation, Marmalade stayed with us.
‘Marm’ showed no signs of improvement for a while, being territorial of her wool cave but she never actively was attacking. We decided to release her from her cage to join the community and she felt at home!
She is letting some volunteers pet her head. She gets excited about catnip and wet food. She likes to rub around the poles when volunteers talk to her.
Today, she spends her time being silly with other cats, playing around and looking through the window. She has definitely improved from her feral ways, but she has a long path ahead of her before she can be a house cat. We believe she can.
Hearts4Paws Kittens
Lighthouse Animal Shelter does not have kittens, but we partner with Hearts4Paws so their kittens get more visibility.
Please visit their website to apply for the kittens below. We won’t answer inquiries about the kittens.
Millie
Kitten DSH Tux, Female
Millie is around 8 weeks. She and her new brother Bug are staying at a foster home locally. She is really sweet but she still needs work to be pet. She only likes pets when she is laying down or sleeping. She is not aggressive. She loves to play and cuddle on her own terms.
Our cat adoption program focuses on adult surrenders, feral and barn cats rehab
We usually do not have kittens. Sometimes our young cats require a lot of work.
Where can I adopt a kitten?
Check out Hearts4Paws, a local all-volunteer, foster-based cat rescue.
Hearts4Paws generally has cats of all ages in their care (during kitten season – spring through summer).
