Domestic Short Hair and Tabby Cats Available for Adoption

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Looking for a youngster who will be your best friend and companion in no time? Meet Elvis! Estimated at 1 year old as of March 2026, Elvis will be under your feet, rubbing against your legs, rolling around on the floor next to you and begging for attention right from the start. Seems destined to be a lap cat and sleep on your bed at night once given those opportunities. He also very quickly acclimates to and gets along with other cats.Elvis was seen several times crossing the fields of his foster mom's country property and went into a trap just a few hours after it was set. He was terrified at first but it soon became obvious that Elvis was not your typical feral cat. He had probably been fending for himself for some time but must have spent his early life in the company of kind people.
Now neutered, vaccinated and tested negative for feline leukemia and FIV, Elvis is all ready for his permanent loving home. If you truly want a new best friend and can give Elvis the attention he craves, Elvis and his foster mom are waiting to hear from you.Adopting from The Cat Shack
The Cat Shack rescue is all volunteer and the adopted cats are delivered to your home. Because we deliver the cats to you, we must restrict the adoptions of our highly adoptable cats to a 1 hour drive from the Allentown PA area. In certain situations, 'special-needs' cats, ferals and older cats will be adopted to homes at a greater distance then a 1 hour drive from Allentown PA.
The first step in adoption is to...
Fill out an on-line application:
House Cat Application | Barn Cat Application
Young KITTENS are always adopted in Pairs or to homes with other felines already in the home. Click here to read why kittens are happier with a buddy!
All cats are vaccinated, dewormed, tested and altered as part of the adoption contract. This basic care (and other vet work required to make our rescues healthy) is included in the $100 adoption donation!

The domestic short hair cat is a popular and diverse breed known for its unique personalities and low maintenance care. These cats come in various colors and patterns, with short, easy to manage coats that require minimal grooming. Domestic short hairs are friendly, adaptable, and make wonderful companions for individuals and families alike. They possess playful and affectionate qualities that endear them to many, making them one of the most beloved and widely adopted cat breeds worldwide.

The tabby cat, known for its distinctive coat pattern featuring swirls, stripes, or spots, is a beloved and versatile breed found in various colors and patterns. Tabby cats are not a specific breed but rather a coat pattern seen in domestic cats of different breeds. They are known for their friendly and sociable nature, making them popular as family pets. Tabby cats are cherished for their playful and affectionate personalities, making them wonderful companions for households of all kinds.