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Cats for Adoption (Santa Barbara)
Updated 8/28/10

The following cats are waiting for a home at the Santa Barbara County Animal Shelter. Animal Shelter Assistance Program (ASAP) is an all-volunteer organization based at the Animal Shelter, and cares for cats and kittens awaiting adoption.

The Shelter is located at 5473 Overpass Road, off Patterson Avenue in Santa Barbara. MAILING address: P.O. Box 357, Goleta, CA 93116. Hours are Monday-Friday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm and Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, closed Sunday. Their telephone number is (805) 683-3368.

Adoptable Cat Videos

Volunteers & Foster Parents Needed

To view a video clip of a particular cat for adoption, click on the "View Video" link next to the cat's photo. Alternately, you can view all ASAP's videos on YouTube.com. Videos are brought to you by All for Animals: Helping shelter pets get adopted since 1997.

Photos provided by Sharon Metsch and Beverly Farr. Videos provided by Karen Lee Stevens ("Purr-ducer") and Rhonda Douglass (Director of Logistics, Catnip Division).

Can't adopt a cat right now, but would still like to help? Put your talents to work by assisting ASAP with fundraising, clerical work, socializing cats, or helping potential adopters select just the right feline friend.

ASAP also has an immediate need for volunteers and kitten foster parents. For more information on becoming a volunteer or foster mom (or dad!), call Piper Presley, ASAP volunteer coordinator at (805) 699-6853 or send an email message to piper@asapcats.org.

FYI

Important Note

The following abbreviations will help you determine the gender of the kitties for adoption:
M/N = Male, Neutered.
F/S = Female, Spayed.
Cats with pink noses and ears should always remain indoors to reduce the chance of developing skin cancers.


MEET JOHNNY!

M/N, 6 years. Johnny is a rangy brown and white long-haired tabby with golden eyes. This friendly feline sports a snowy white face, chest and legs. Because of his pink nose, Johnny must be indoor-only.

MEET NOLAN!

M/N, 4 years. Nolan is an affectionate black shorthair with white whiskers, chin, boots and a perfect white triangle on his chest. He loves to cuddle and curls his tail into a hook while rubbing to show his satisfaction. This boy rarely talks and when he does, it's more like a whisper.

MEET CONNOR!

M/N, 1 year. Conner is a friendly brown tabby with gold eyes and a unqiue crooked tail. This cuddler head butts his affection and is looking for a permanent home, preferably one without canines.

MEET CHALLULAH!

F/S, 3 years. Challulah is a svelte short-haired tortoise-shell with green eyes and a white belly. She is sweet, soft-spoken and very affectionate. This playful feline loves to give gentle "love bites" and gets along with other cats.

MEET BUDDY!

M/N, 1 year. Buddy, a handsome, svelte gray and white boy, is a lover! With his white nose and ears, this mellow feline needs to remain indoors. He'll be happiest when he can follow you around and be your sidekick.

MEET BERNADETTE!

F/S, 1 year. Bernadette is a medium-haired white cat except for a gray "pirate" patch over one eye and a wonderfully fluffy gray tail. Playful, curious and friendly, she purrs easily and enjoys having her back scratched. She does not like other cats and, with her pink nose, needs to be indoor only.

MEET ZOE!

F/S, 4 years. Zoe is a short-haired brown tabby with golden eyes. She's really enthusiastic about attention and occasionally will give little nips to get more.

MEET TOM!

M/N, 9 years. Tom is a classic tuxedo cat short-hair with a white bib and spats and green eyes He's very friendly, has a soft purr, and likes to talk to visitors.

MEET SAFIRA!

F/S, 1 year. Safira is a petite dark tortoiseshell short-hair who was born to be pampered! She adores being petted, especially at the base of her tail which has an endearing crook at the end. She is yearning for a home of her own where she will bond to a human, preferably a doting adult.

MEET BROOKE!

F/S, 6 years. Brooke, a short-haired calico, loves attention and purrs up a storm when she gets it.  Would probably be happiest as the only feline in your life.

MEET BAGHEERA!

F/S, 7 years. Bagheera's guardian moved out of state and could no longer keep this slinky black female shorthair. She is quietly chatty and will answer when spoken to, rewarding you with total love and purrs. Would probably be happiest as the only feline in your life.

MEET ARITA!

F/S, 1 year. This spunky little one-year-old tuxedo girl likes to play! Aritea is sweet and petite, knows when to settle down for a love session.  Soft-spoken, she only meows to get your attention. Once she's got it, she'll steal your heart! Indoor only.

MEET WILMA!

F/S, 2 years. Wilma is a short-haired orange tabby who loves being petted and scratched. She would prefer being the only pet in the household (translation: no other cats or dogs, please!).

MEET DAISY!

F/S, 3 years. Daisy is a short-haired torbie with sparkling green eyes. Highly social and playful, Daisy rewards attention with loud purrs.  Adores humans, but is not a big fan of other cats. Indoors only.

MEET NARA!

F/S, 5 years. Nara, a blue-eyed, Lynx-point Siamese mix, is very shy, so shelter life with a multitude of cats is difficult for her. She is, however, affectionate and a cuddly ball of fluffy fur. She likes to touch nose in greeting, is fine with receiving kisses on the head, and will make a great companion.

MEET LUPE!

F/S, 1 year. Lupe, a petite fluffy torbie, is guaranteed to charm you.  She is calm and quiet and loves head scratches but can also show her playful side and gives gentle love nips for affection.

MEET GUNTHER!

M/N, 9 years. Gunther, a short-haired grey tabby, is a love bug with a quiet meow. He likes to rub face-to-face, adores chin rubs and will roll over for attention.

MEET ARCHIE!
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M/N, 1 year. Archie, a short-haired black and white feline, is outgoing, affectionate, and playful. He loves head rubs and chin scratches.  Would prefer a quiet, adult home.  Gets along with other cats.

MEET GUY!

M/N, 2 years. Guy is a large black and white short-haired cat who may take a little time to adjust in a new home. He will make a great indoor/outdoor pet and purrs his thanks for petting and pampering.

MEET ISABELLE!
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F/S, 1 year. Isabelle is a petite short-haired white kitty with a grey cap and striking yellow eyes. She is friendly, affectionate, outgoing and very playful. Must be indoors because of her coloring. 

MEET KENYA!

F/S, 5 years. Kenya is a little orange tabby who enjoys showing her affection with outstretched paws. She is shy and slow to warm up, but once she gets to know you, she purrs like crazy. Kenya would do best in a quiet, calm atmosphere with gentle adults and no small children.

MEET SMITTY!
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M/N, 5 years. Smitty, a short-haired black cat, is friendly with an endearing habit of sticking his tongue out. He's good with children and other felines, but must be indoors because he's allergic to fleas.

MEET NALAH!

F/S, 8 years. Nalah, a tortie point Siamese with the bluest eyes, is very affectionate, She's relaxed and mellow and loves being petted and pampered. This little missy, however, would prefer being the only cat in your life.

MEET GINGER!
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F/S, 5 years. Ginger is a short-haired orange and white tabby.  She's loves being petted and brushed and will follow you around like a dog! This feline is bit shy but will blossom in a loving home. 

MEET FANNY!

F/ S, 4 years.  Fanny, a medium-haired brown tabby, is getting a little stir crazy at ASAP and is looking for a permanent home of her own.  Would probably do best in a home without small children.

MEET YANKEE!
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M/N, 3 years. Yankee is a big white cat with green eyes and a very pink nose and hence must be an indoor-only cat. He gets along with other cats and would do best in a home with a patient adopter where he can shine.

MEET COCOA!

M/N, 8 years. Cocoa, a polydactyl Snowshoe mix, is very shy. He would probably do best in a house with another cat to keep him active and engaged.  

MEET CHIP!
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M/N, 8 years. Chip, a big, handsome, tuxedo boy, arrived at ASAP with seriously solar-damaged eyes. He is better now and sees quite well but remains a little squinty-eyed and must be indoors. Chip is healthy, likes affection and is easy to pick up and handle. He would be perfect in a warehouse, workshop or greenhouse where he can roam and "strut his stuff" as a mouser. 

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