Our Adoptable Cats

• Click here to watch Dawson on YouTube! Are you looking for a loyal, affectionate companion? Then look no further, I’m your cat! My name is DAWSON and I’m a white and orange short-haired boy. Purring is something I love to do and I ...

  

• Click here to watch Michael on YouTube! MICHAEL- Click here to read Michael's Blog! A coat of black and white, freckles on his nose, beauty spot on his cheek, and a black goatee.  No doubt about it; this boy is pretty remarkable.   ...

  

• Click here to watch Jaspurr on YouTube! JASPURR is a black and white male kitten. True to his name, Jaspurr greets you with a purr and continues to purr as you take him out of his playpen for a visit. He’s ...

  

• SHIRLEY is a lively little extrovert who’s eager to make your acquaintance. She has a sleek, stylish black coat adorned with a patch of white on her chest. Still a kitten, playful Shirley will bring a smile to your face as ...

  

• TWILIGHT is a female tortie with white socks and white whiskers. She has a long, lean body that’s perfect for running the Cat Cottage 1 obstacle course with ease. Twilight enjoys observing the outside world, and frequently spends time gazing out ...

  

• NEMO is a young orange tabby with golden eyes and a long, distinguished face. He’s an active, athletic youngster who loves to play. Whether he’s jumping high to catch a toy on a string or chasing a ball across the floor, Nemo never ...

  

• Click here to watch Salem on YouTube! SALEM is a gorgeous, large, black female cat who is talkative and even makes sweet chirping sounds when you pet her.  She flexes her paws and thoroughly enjoys being pet while she sits beside you.  Salem ...

  

• COOPER is a white and brown tabby male with big, intelligent eyes. He’s very outgoing, and will enthusiastically greet you with his distinctive meow. In your lap, the meows are quickly replaced with a strong, steady purr. Cooper is a handsome, laid-back gentleman ...

  

• MR. MOHAWK, named for the black patch of fun on his otherwise white body, has an incredibly sweet disposition. He loves to be pet as well as brushed. He purrs loudly to let you know he loves you. He only desires unconditional love ...

  

• COSTON: Guess what?  This place is full of kittens and I’m one of ‘em.  In case you haven’t noticed,  gray and white seem to be the “in” colors this season.  So-o-o-o- you can count me “IN” ‘cause those are my colors!  I like ...

  

• NOCHE is a beautiful senorita with a glossy black coat. Like a star in the night, a splash of white accents her chest. When you approach her, Noche may be shy and reserved. But settle her in your lap, and she’ll quickly become ...

  

• ZIDA is orange tabby male kitten. He has a unique name and a unique, noble face. Zida is alert and attentive and will greet you expectantly at his cage door, ready to socialize. He exudes confidence as he calmly sits in your lap, ...

  

• JOSHUA Hi, aren’t you glad somebody found me and turned me in to the shelter so you could adopt me?  I’m an orange tabby male with golden eyes and I’m a real toy lover.  Playing hard and fast is what I like to do, ...

  

• SWISS: Could you come by to see me today? I’m a little orange, tabby orphan female and guess what?   There’s an automatic purr that comes out of me; it just keeps on and on; bet you will really like that sweet sound.  It ...

  

• PEPPER Did you know I just had surgery?  Well,  I did and the doctor said they “fixed” me.  Now there won’t be any little “Peppers” running around.  You better come quick and get me.  Look for a small black, sweet, green-eyed girl; with a ...

  

• CAROLINE: Have you heard? Lots of people are surrendering their animals.  Someone surrendered me, now I feel like a stranger in a foreign land and I’m sad, too. Who wouldn’t be? But I’m really thankful I have such a nice place to stay until ...

  

• JEROME is an orange tabby with a long, athletic body and an outgoing personality. He’s the strong, silent type and quite the dignified gentleman… until you take him into your lap. Once Jerome gets comfortable, he will roll around like a kitten and ...

  

• ADELE is a petite white and black female with silky fur, a soft purr, and a gentle nature. She is comfortable and content nestled in your lap and will patiently allow you to brush her beautiful coat from head to tail. Adele shares ...

  

• DANNY is a brown tabby kitten. He’s very outgoing and will greet you at the front of his cage with a purr, hoping that you'll stop and spend time with him. He is the epitome of laid-back. In fact, position Danny on his ...

  

• JANELLE is a small black kitten. Like a black pearl, this little beauty is a rare find. She has a sweet disposition and beautiful eyes that will melt your heart. Take her into your lap and you'll hear a steady purr of contentment. ...

  

• CAGO is a gray tabby and white short haired male. Open his cage door and get acquainted; lean in and he'll greet you with purrs, gentle nuzzles, and head-butts. Let’s be friends! Cago is lively and playful, so you may want to find ...

  

• DOUBLE STUFF: They named me “Double Stuff” for two reasons;  I’m very big and I’m very beautiful.  When you look at me, you’re not looking at “just another lap cat“.   No, I‘m a lap “full of cat” and cat full of love.   My face ...

  

• JASMINE is a white and brown tabby with short hair and crystalline, light green eyes. She is a sweet, petite girl who loves to be held. Secure in your lap, Jasmine will squeeze her eyes shut with kitty contentment. She is calm, well-behaved, ...

  

• MISTY: I can hear you right now saying, “Misty, you are such a beautiful, gray, tabby girl“ and I will agree with you.  Women don’t usually tell their age, but, since you’re interested;  I think I’m about five years old.   My human friends say ...

  

• MOONBEAN is a gray long haired female. A natural beauty, this elegant lady would be comfortable on any high-fashion catwalk with her long, graceful body and magnificent coat. Look closely at her paws and you'll find that she’s declawed on both the front ...

  

• MORRIS Marvelous Morris is a big brown tabby with rich, dark accents in the ticked fur along his back. He wants you to know that he’s nothing like that “finicky” guy you see in the cat food commercials. Our Morris is a laid back ...

  

• BELLA is a black and white youngster with a distinctive white “racing stripe” on her pretty face. She’s a gentle little girl with a lovely personality. Content to be held and cuddled, Bella will curl up and just enjoy your company. Or, if ...

  

• POPPY is a young black and white female. Her expressive eyes look like they were highlighted in black “eyeliner” by a skilled cosmetician. She may be a little timid at first, but with your encouragement she'll warm up quickly. In fact, Poppy wants ...

  

• PRINCE is a brown tabby and white who truly deserves the title “Prince Charming”. Obviously, there’s his regal appearance — a posh, fluffy coat with distinguished markings. But in addition to good looks, he has a gentle, affectionate personality. Although Prince may be ...

  

• PATCHES is a black and white male. He wears a luxuriant, long-haired coat along with a coordinating pair of mittens. Yes, this good-looking boy is a polydactyl, with an extra toe on each of his front paws. Patches is an affectionate, friendly extrovert ...

  

• WHISKA Did you know there were cat treats named “Whiskas’? Well, there are; guess that’s where I got my name “Whiska“. I’m a black and white male with long hair and I’m a real treat; I will give you lots of pleasure and delight. ...

  

• KEEPER Hi, I’m Keeper. I’ve got long hair like my brother, but mine is gray and white. I am so thankful we were able to come here to the shelter since we don‘t have a home anymore. We like to sleep together and snuggle ...

  

• JOJO: Hi, I’m Jo Jo and please don’t say , “No No” to what I’m about to ask you. Do you like boy cats? If the answer is “YES”, I just may be interested in a permanent relationship. My mom taught me to ...

  

• COOKIE is a black kitten with a fluffy medium-haired coat. She’s a gorgeous little girl, beautiful on the outside and the inside. A “sweet treat” of a kitten, Cookie is total lap cat who loves to cuddle. Not a demanding diva, she’s gentle ...

  

• COCOA is a black kitten with a silky short-haired coat. He’s a snuggler, very content to be petted for a long time. When you visit, he may curl up in your lap and go to sleep… or roll to his back for a ...

  

• JARVIS is one of three wonderful black kittens who are currently living in the same cage and sleep together in one cozy bundle of love! The three adorable siblings are equally lovable but do have slightly different personalities. Jarvis is the biggest of ...

  

• OCTAVIUS is a young black cat. At almost one year old, he’s an energetic feline “teenager”. He’s long and sleek with a chiseled, fine boned face (quite appropriate for his noble Roman name). Octavius is a first-rate cuddler and will gently nuzzle his ...

  

• SUNNY: You know how I got my name? Well, a lady person was cleaning my cage and, of course, she had to take me out first. She immediately noticed how handsome I was and she just couldn’t keep her hands off my beautiful, ...

  

• CUDDLES is a young female calico. Around six months old, she’s really still a kitten. Her markings are a patchwork quilt of vibrant calico colors, and her tail reminds us of a raccoon! True to her name, Cuddles loves to be held and ...

  

• DAMIAN is a black cat with a big, solid body and a big, warm heart to match. He’s a talkative extrovert who enjoys socializing. Frequently you'll see him sitting by his cage door, poised to invite visitors over to “his place”. Be sure ...

  

• SIMBA Simba's ID# is A360621. For more information contact catinfo@apsofdurham.org. [gallery=3275]

• JOEY Joey's ID# A360620. For more information contact catinfo@apsofdurham.org. [gallery=3276]

Our Foster Cats

• AVAILABLE THROUGH IAR! SIERRA has a pixie face with big green eyes,  grey tabby markings with white eye makeup, white tufts in her inner ears, white eyebrows & whiskers, and white trim on her muzzle. Her legs and belly are striped and her body is ...

  

• AVAILABLE THORUGH IAR! CHRISSIE is a classic tortie, with rich black fur and highlights of amber and pale gold across her body. She has a splash of amber and gold across her face, with bright green eyes. Chrissie is more outgoing in general, and she ...

  

• Click here to read more about Jerry on his blog! Click here to watch Jerry on YouTube! JERRY has silky, gray and white fur and wide, orange eyes. He enjoys playing and socializing with other cats, and would probably adapt well to a multi-cat household. ...

  

• UPDATED 12/22/11! Click here to read more about Chad on his blog! CHAD Psst, Psst come over here and listen closely to this good looking male.  You will hear me call you…honest.  I am state of the art, with a real quiet ...

  

• UPDATED 12/22/11! Click here to read more about Amber on her blog! AMBER is a kitten with rich tortie colors accented with splashes of white. She makes friends easily, and looks into your eyes with trust and confidence as you cuddle her. Amber ...

  

• Click here to read See-More's blog! SEE-MORE: When you look at me real close, you’ll notice I’m a young, domestic, black and white male. You might notice something else. I’m not only good-lookin’ but, yep, that‘s right, I only have one eye.  Even so, ...

  

Our Pending-Adoption Cats

• GARFIELD is a very big, handsome orange tabby with an extremely sweet disposition. Garfield loves to cuddle, snuggle, and nudge people. He loves to give unconditional love and looks for someone to do the same! He gets pleasure out of laying on people's ...

  

Our Adopted Cats

• Click here to watch Darling on YouTube! DARLING is a beautiful little buff and white female with a very thick, bushy tail who is very people oriented.  She purrs and gives affectionate head butts to you. She even purrs when she is exploring ...

  

• CINNAMON is a young, alert and inquisitive ( yet cautious ) Tortie female with 4 white paws and big yellow eyes.  She enjoys playing with her roommate, Darling, and seems to prefer activity and exploration over a comfy lap.  She is an independent ...

  

• HOLLY is a brown tabby kitten with distinctive white socks and white bib. She may be a bit shy when you greet her, but will quickly warm up when she’s out of her cage and in your protective care. Holly is a snuggler. ...

  

• DOLLY is an orange tabby kitten with a beautiful face, a soft, plushy coat, and a musical purr. Truly superstar material! She is a gentle, well-behaved lap-sitter. During your visit, Dolly will remain calm and relaxed while staying on the alert for fun ...

  

• TESS is brown tabby kitten. Not your typical tabby, this little one has a “ticked" coat — unique multicolor fur that has to be seen up-close and personal to be fully appreciated. If Tess seems a little shy, please be patient; take an ...

  

• TYLER: Call me irresistible because I am.  I’m a friendly boy with big, expressive eyes and my orange and white fur is really soft and purr-ty.  I’m also an encourager.  I use my paws to encourage you to pet me…I just love it!  You’ll ...

  

• STERLING is a sweet, outgoing black and white youngster. Take a look at the whimsical markings on his face… he has to be a playful boy! Don't hesitate to follow your instincts. Grab a couple of toys and get ready for some fun ...

  

• CLOONEY is a handsome gray tabby with unusually soft fur that’s tailor-made for petting. But don’t take our word for it; spend some time getting to know this lovable lap-sitter. Clooney enjoys giving and receiving affection, and will squeeze his eyes shut and ...

  

• PROMISE You can’t imagine what it is like to be surrendered.  I keep hanging on to the words of my people here at the shelter.  They are so encouraging;  they  say I’m beautiful and I‘ll have a real home soon.  When visitors come they ...

  

• HOPE Do you like orange and white females; the quiet, shy ones? I fall right into that category. I’m a little hesitant and unsure of almost everything except one. That one thing is …I need my very own person to hold and love me ...