The Cat Lounge™ Rescue and Adoption Center
Adopt · La Jolla, CA

Every adoptable cat and kitten in our rescue shelter was saved from euthanasia at local shelters. They are micro-chipped, dewormed, spayed/neutered, FeLV/FIV tested if over 6 months old, given a fecal PCR if over 6 months, and are up to date on FVRCP vaccinations. All you have to do is love them.

Adoptable cats at the Cat Lounge in La Jolla
MEOW! ADOPT ME!

Adoption Donations

Seniors (10+)

$150

Adults (1+)

$200

Kittens

$250 – $300

Adoption donations vary by age and availability.

Please fill out our adoption application before your visit to get pre-approved and streamline the adoption process.

Adopter Perk · Partner Benefit

Our partner, Pearl Street Vet Hospital, offers a free exam and 10% off lifetime care to all adopters.

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Browse every cat currently lounging in La Jolla — search by name, age, breed, or personality to find your perfect match.

Simple. Friendly. Quick.

We've made the adoption process simple, transparent, and joyful — because bringing home a new cat should feel like a celebration, not a bureaucratic hurdle.

  1. Browse available cats and kittens
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    View our available cats

    Browse our available cats online or in-person. If you find a cat that interests you, we highly recommend filling out an adoption application to make the process more seamless — though it isn’t required prior to visiting.

  2. Meet cats at The Cat Lounge
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    Meet cat(s) at The Cat Lounge™

    We require potential cat adopters to meet our available kittens and cats to see if it’s a fit. No appointment needed — just walk in during open hours.

  3. Complete the adoption process
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    Complete Adoption Process

    Fill out the application before or during your visit, get it approved, review medical history with our team, and pay your adoption donation.

  4. Bring your new cat home
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    Bring home and love your new fur baby!

    All cats are microchipped, dewormed, spayed/neutered, FeLV/FIV tested if over 6 months, given a fecal PCR if over 6 months, and up to date on FVRCP vaccinations.

Community Listings

Pets listed below are rehomed directly by their current owners through Adopt-a-Pet's Rehome program — they're not in our shelter.

Adoption FAQs

Have questions? We have answers.

If you don't see what you're looking for, visit our full FAQ page or stop by the lounge and ask us in person.

  • No. Walk in during our open hours and our team will welcome you. Check our Visit Us page for current hours.

For Lost and Found Pets

Lost a pet? Let people know. Report your lost pet at Petco Love Lost.
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