IndyAdopts! is a nonprofit foundation that supports & facilitates adoption of felines housed at Nine Lives Cat Cafe in the IndyAdopts! cat lounges.
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Adopting is one of the best things you can do.
Reserve your spot in the IndyAdopts! cat lounges.
When you adopt, you’re not just giving a deserving cat a home. You’re also helping to reduce the number of cat euthanizations in Indiana animal shelters.
Scroll down to see the adoptable and Resident Cats at Nine Lives in the IndyAdopts cat lounges!
Our rescue partner: ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership)
Kittens must be adopted in pairs unless there is another active animal in the home.
Multiple applications may be accepted for cats in residence at NLCC, as ARPO is looking for the best fit for each feline. This may mean that your application could be denied because another applicant is deemed more likely to provide a more suitable environment. This decision is made by the feline’s foster.
Before you apply, please ensure that, if you have animals in your home already, they are up-to-date on their vaccines/wellness care.
The application fee is collected by IndyAdopts, a 501(C)3 nonprofit foundation that uses the funds to support the needs of cats in residency at NLCC.
Please allow 1-3 business days for processing your application. Adoption pickup date may be affected by the number of incoming/outgoing cats.
Adoption fees:
Under 7 months- $150
2 Kittens under 7 months- $250
7-11 months- $100
1 year- $75
2 adults- $125
Firefly (bonded with Butterfly)
Organization: ARPO
Age: 3 months
Sex: Female
Breed: DSH
Color: Brown Tabby
Fee: $250 (for Firefly & Butterfly
Status: Available
Bio: Meet Firefly– Your New Best Friend!
Firefly is a sweet, loving little ball of sunshine who’s ready to light up your life. She’s playful and curious, always up for a game of chase or a wrestling match with her toys or siblings (Love Bug and Butterfly). When she’s not showing off her kitten zoomies, Firefly transforms into the ultimate cuddlebug — snuggling right up with you for nap time.
She adores human company and would thrive in a home where she gets lots of love and attention. Firefly is great with other cats and would likely do well with other friendly pets after a proper introduction.
If you’re looking for a kitten who gives you the best of both worlds — playful energy and snuggly affection — Firefly is your girl!
Est Birthdate: 2/16/2025
Butterfly (bonded with Firefly)
Organization: ARPO
Age: 3 months
Sex: Female
Breed: DSH
Color: Brown Tabby
Fee: $250 (for Butterfly & Firefly)
Status: Available
Bio: Looking for a little sunshine in your life? Meet Butterfly, an adorable kitten with a big personality packed into a tiny, purring package! Butterfly is full of playful energy and loves chasing toys, exploring new corners, and making you laugh with her silly antics. Whether she's batting at a ball or diving into a cozy blanket fort, she's always entertaining.
If you're looking for a kitten who will keep you smiling, fill your home with joy, and be your devoted little shadow, Butterfly might just be your perfect match!
Butterfly is great with other cats and would likely do well with other friendly pets after a proper introduction. Her siblings are Firefly and Love Bug if you are looking for 2 loveable kittens.
Est Birthdate: 2/16/2025
Centipede
Organization: ARPO
Age: 3months
Sex: Female
Breed: DSH
Color: Black & White
Fee: $150
Status: Available
Bio: Don’t let the perpetual grumpy face fool you—Centipede is a pint-sized ball of fun with a heart full of curiosity! This striking black and white kitten may look like she’s plotting world domination, but really, she’s just wondering where her next adventure will take her (and whether it involves treats).
Centipede is playful, bold, and always on the move—hence the name! Whether she’s pouncing on toys, exploring new corners, or staging sneak attacks on unsuspecting shoelaces, she brings energy and entertainment wherever she goes. After a good round of playtime, she’s happy to curl up for a nap—preferably near her humans, even if she pretends she’s too cool for cuddles.
If you’re looking for a kitten with a big personality, a touch of sass, and an unforgettable face that will make your friends do a double take, Centipede might just be your perfect match.
Ready to adopt a little mischief-maker with a permanent scowl and a huge heart? Centipede is waiting to meet you!
Lady Garfield
Organization: ARPO
Age: 1 year 2 months
Sex: Female
Breed: DSH
Color: Orange Tabby
Fee: $75
Status: Available*
Bio: Hello! They call me Lady Garfield and its wonderful to meet you. I'm a very sweet and snuggly petite orange female who would love to meet you. I'm very affectionate with my humans, snuggling up at bedtime. I love to play. I get along well with other cats, dogs make me a little nervous but I'm brave. I'm up to date on my vaccines, litter box trained and ready to find my furever home! I am about 2 years old.
Steel Toes
Organization: ARPO
Age: ~3 months
Sex: Male
Breed: DSH
Color: Brown Tabby
Fee: $150
Status: Available
Bio: Tough name, fast paws! Steel Toes is the speedster of the litter—always zooming around corners, chasing toys, or staging solo sprints for no reason at all. He’s bold, energetic, and guaranteed to keep you entertained. When he finally slows down, he’s all purrs and cuddles.
Kittens do best when adopted with a sibling or to a home with another playful kitten.
DOB 2/22/25
Forklift
Organization: ARPO
Age: ~3 months
Sex: Male
Breed: DSH
Color: Brown Tabby
Fee: $150
Status: Available*
Bio: Don’t let the name fool you—Forklift might be small, but he’s ready to lift your spirits! This curious little guy loves to explore and "transport" his toys from room to room. He’s playful, brave, and always on the move. If you’re looking for a high-energy kitten with a big personality, Forklift’s your guy.
Kittens do best when adopted with a sibling or to a home with another playful kitten.
DOB 2/22/25
Honey Bee
Organization: ARPO
Age: ~3 months
Sex: Female
Breed: DSH
Color: Black and White
Fee: $150
Status: Available
Bio: Stacked with charm and full of heart, Pallet is the chillest of the crew. She loves cozy naps, gentle snuggles, and watching her brothers zoom around before joining in on the fun. Easygoing and affectionate, Pallet is the perfect pick for anyone looking for a sweet and steady companion.
Kittens do best when adopted with a sibling or to a home with another playful kitten.
DOB 2/22/25
Alani
Organization: ARPO
Age: 2 years
Sex: Female
Breed: DSH
Color: Tabby & White
Fee: $75
Status: Available
Bio: Alani, the sweet and affectionate cat, may have lost her teeth due to stomatitis, a condition that caused her mouth to be painful and uncomfortable, but she's gained a special place in the hearts of those who meet her. This loving feline greets everyone at the door with a warm meow and a twitch of her tail, eager to share her love and affection. Alani is a chatty cat who loves to "talk" and engage in conversations, her soft purrs and gentle mews a joy to behold. While she may not be a fan of being picked up, she adores attention and will happily snuggle beside you. With her unique preference for clumping litter, Alani is a cat with distinct tastes, and she's particularly fond of a clean litter box - she'll appreciate regular scooping and changes to keep her space fresh and tidy. After having her teeth removed to alleviate her stomatitis, Alani is now pain-free and enjoying life to the fullest. She gets along wonderfully with other cats, enjoying their company and playing nicely, but she wouldn't mind being the only kitty in the house either - she's happy to adapt to whatever situation brings her love and comfort. Despite her toothless grin, Alani's beauty shines through in her loving personality and joyful spirit. She is spayed, UTD on vaccines and negative for FIV/FeLV. Litter box trained. Her birthday is 6-1-2023.
Yrene
Organization: ARPO
Age: ~3 months
Sex: Female
Breed: DSH
Color: Tabby
Fee: $150
Status: Available
Bio: Yrene is one kitten out of a fiesty trio that has definitely kept things bright in her foster home over the past few weeks. Her foster mom says that she has never met a group of kittens who are so social! She is always greeted with screaming hellos and cuddles every time she walks into their room. Yrene is very toy and treat motivated and she will do just about anything with the right incentive. Spending time in a home with a variety of dogs, other cats, and children, Yrene is very well socialized. Yrene is up to date on her kitten vaccines, spayed, negative for FeLV/FIV, and microchipped. Her birthday is approximately 2-11-25. She can't wait to get to her new home and put a smile and her new family's face!
Gina Grackle
Organization: ARPO
Age: 8 months
Sex: Female
Breed: DSH
Color: Black
Fee: $100
Status: Available
Bio: Gina Grackle had a rough start to life. She was dumped in the country with her brother when she was just a couple of months old. A good samaritan took them and cared for them the best they could. While she was outside, Gina was attacked by a bird of prey and developed an infection in her neck. That is when ARPO stepped in. Her foster took her in and nursed her back to health. She was a bit shy at first, but quickly acclimated to living full time inside with her foster cat brother and sister and foster dog sister. Gina will need a young kitty playmate in her new home, as she has tons of energy and loves to run and play. When she is done playing, she is happy to cuddle up on your lap for a nap. Gina is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on all of her vaccines.
Moth
Organization: ARPO
Age: 2y 3m
Sex: Female
Breed: DSH
Color: Gray & White
Fee: $75
Status: Available
Bio: Meet Moth - The purring Queen of conversations. Looking for a professional snuggler with a heart full of love? Meet Moth, a young, retired mama who is ready to spend her days being pampered instead of raising kittens! Moth is crazy affectionate — she lives for cuddles, head scratches, and cozying up next to her people. She has the loudest, silliest purr you’ve ever heard, and she’s not shy about letting you know when she’s happy (which is often)!
Moth is a true conversationalist who loves to “chat” and carry on delightful little conversations with her humans. She was friendly with other cats in her former home and would likely warm up to a gentle dog with some time and patience. Moth has excellent litterbox manners, is up to date on all her vaccines, and is ready for her next big adventure — finding her forever family!
If you’re looking for a duo, Moth would be absolutely thrilled to be adopted with one of her adorable kittens — Honey Bee, Centipede, Cicada, Caterpillar, or Beetle — who are available for adoption through ARPO.
Moth would do best in a home where she gets lots of affection and isn’t left alone for long stretches — she truly thrives on companionship and snuggle time. She’s ready to love and be loved with her whole big heart.
Come meet Moth and fall in love — she’s ready to purr her way into your life!
Ladybug
Organization: ARPO
Age: ~1.75 years
Sex: Female
Breed: DSH
Color: Gray with Brown Tabby
Fee: $75
Status: Available
Bio: Meet Ladybug!
With her soft gray coat and muted brown tabby markings, Ladybug is as lovely and unique as her name suggests. Just over a year old, she’s already proven herself to be a devoted and nurturing mom to her three adorable kittens—Firefly, Butterfly, and Love Bug.
Ladybug has a calm, quiet presence and tends to observe the world from cozy hideaways where she feels secure. Once she feels comfortable, she’ll nuzzle your hand with her head to ask for more pets—and sometimes even reward you with a belly roll. In fact, she often runs to the door to greet her foster parents. She enjoys affection and appreciates a home that will respect her gentle pace.
She would thrive in a peaceful environment with a smaller living space where she can feel safe and not overwhelmed. A quiet home will help her confidence blossom and let her show off her sweet, affectionate side.
Ladybug has also shown a gentle interest in making feline friends. Even when the resident cats grumble at her, she simply sits nearby with quiet curiosity—never pushy, always polite.
She’s a low-maintenance housemate with perfect litter box manners and a thoughtful personality. With a little patience, Ladybug will become a comforting, loyal companion who brings quiet joy to your days.
Est DOB 9/11/2023
Dorian
Organization: ARPO
Age: ~3 months
Sex: Male
Breed: DSH
Color: Tabby
Fee: $150
Status: Available
Bio: Dorian is one kitten out of a feisty trio that has definitely kept things bright in her foster home over the past few weeks. Her foster mom says that she has never met a group of kittens who are so social! She is always greeted with screaming hellos and cuddles every time she walks into their room. Dorian is very toy and treat motivated and she will do just about anything with the right incentive. Spending time in a home with a variety of dogs, other cats, and children, Dorian is very well socialized. Dorian is up to date on her kitten vaccines, spayed, negative for FeLV/FIV, and microchipped. Her estimated birthday is 2/11/25. She can't wait to get to her new home and put a smile and her new family's face!
Manon
Organization: ARPO
Age: ~3 months
Sex: Female
Breed: DSH
Color: Tabby
Fee: $150
Status: Available
Bio: Manon is one kitten out of a fiesty trio that has definitely kept things bright in his foster home over the past few weeks. His foster mom says that she has never met a group of kittens who are so social! He is always greeted with screaming hellos and cuddles every time she walks into their room. Manon is very toy and treat motivated and he will do just about anything with the right incentive. Spending time in a home with a variety of dogs, other cats, and children, Manon is very well socialized. Manon is up to date on his kitten vaccines, spayed, negative for FeLV/FIV, and microchipped. His birthday is approximately 2-11-25. He can't wait to get to her new home and put a smile and her new family's face!
Billy Loomis and Stu Macher
Organization: ARPO
Age: ~3 months
Sex: Male
Breed: DSH
Color: Buff Orange Tabbies
Fee: $250
Status: Available
Bio: Meet Billy Loomis and Stu Macher — two nearly identical brothers with big personalities and even bigger purrs! These playful little guys were born in foster care on 3/2/25 and have been raised by their mama, Sidney, and surrounded by love from the very beginning. Billy and Stu are almost like twins, always side by side, getting into adorable mischief and racing around the house together. They’re big fans of string toys, climbing adventures, and curling up in your lap after a good play session. The moment you pet them, the purring starts! Billy is the more talkative of the two—always ready to chime in with his opinion. Stu, on the other hand, has the sweetest downturned eyes that are impossible to resist. They balance each other out perfectly and would love to stay together in their forever home. They’re both neutered, up to date on vaccines, microchipped, dewormed, and have tested negative for FIV/FeLV. **If you have room in your heart for 3 kittens, they would love to be adopted with their brother, Gale Weathers
Gale Weathers
Organization: ARPO
Age: ~3 months
Sex: Male
Breed: DLH
Color: Orange Tabby
Fee: $150
Status: Available*
Bio: Meet Gale — the sweetest, most tender-hearted little guy you’ll ever meet! Not only is he adorable, but his gentle spirit and playful personality will absolutely melt your heart. Gale starts purring the second he sees you and even wags his tail like a little puppy when he’s excited! He loves being picked up and instantly turns into a puddle of affection in your arms. One of his signature moves? Wrapping both arms around your leg in a big “hello” hug — and sometimes even climbing up to get closer to you! This boy is all about fun and friendship. He adores other cats and needs to be adopted into a home with a playful kitty companion. Or better yet — scoop up the full package and adopt him with his brothers Billy and Stu. We promise, your house will be overflowing with love, laughs, and triple the cuteness! Gale is neutered, up to date on vaccines, dewormed, and microchipped. His birthday is 3/2/25, and his mom tested negative for FIV/FeLV. Ready to meet your new best friend (or trio)? Gale is waiting!
Cicada
Organization: ARPO
Age: ~3 months
Sex: Male
Breed: DSH
Color: Grey and White
Fee: $150
Status: Available
Bio: Meet Cicada – Your Future Snuggle Bug in Disguise!
If you’re looking for a kitten with the heart of a lion and the purr of a tiny motorboat, look no further—Cicada is your guy! This little sweetheart has his purr box permanently switched on and will serenade you with his contentment whether he’s mid-play or curled up in your lap.
Cicada is the quintessential kitten: he lives to play hard—chasing toys, wrestling with siblings, and exploring every corner of his world—and then crashes into the coziest nap, preferably snuggled up with you. With his adorably bright pink nose and soft fur, Cicada is not only a joy to cuddle, but he’s also shaping up to be a big bundle of purrfection as he grows!
He gets along wonderfully with other cats and kittens, dogs, and humans of all ages. Cicada would thrive in a home where he has a furry friend to keep him company, and he’d be over the moon to be adopted with one of his equally lovable siblings: Honey Bee, Caterpillar, Centipede, or Beetle—also available through ARPO.
Cicada is neutered, up-to-date on all his vaccines, and has impeccable litter box manners. He’s ready to bring endless fun, affection, and that irresistible kitten energy to his forever home.
Are you ready to make room in your heart (and lap) for Cicada?
Beetle
Organization: ARPO
Age: ~3 months
Sex: Female
Breed: DLH
Color: Grey and White
Fee: $150
Status: Available
Bio: Meet Beetle (aka Fluff Muff) – A Royal Fluffball of Sass & Sweetness!
Soft as a cloud and twice as captivating, Beetle—affectionately known as Fluff Muff —is a fluffy little queen-in-training who knows exactly how to work her good looks. With her luxurious long fur and big, soulful dark eyes, she’s already a showstopper—and she’s only going to get more stunning as she grows!
But don’t let the glamour fool you—this girl is also a world-class goofball. Beetle is a delightfully hilarious drama queen, full of opinions and expressive meows that will keep you laughing. Whether she’s demanding snuggles, letting you know her toy is “missing,” or dramatically flopping over for attention, she knows how to steal the spotlight.
When she’s not being adorable and over-the-top, she’s happily playing, purring, and people-ing her way through the day. She gets along beautifully with other cats and kittens, dogs, and people of all ages. Beetle would thrive in a home with a furry companion, and she’d love to be adopted with one of her equally adorable siblings—Cicada, Caterpillar, Centipede, or Honey Bee—also available through ARPO.
She’s spayed, up to date on vaccines, and has excellent litter box manners.
If you’re ready for a little royalty in your life—a kitten with fluff, flair, and a fabulous personality—Beetle is your girl. All hail the Queen of Cute!
Oliver Greyson
Organization: ARPO
Age: ~2 months
Sex: Male
Breed: DSH
Color: Gray/white tabby
Fee: $150
Status: Available
Bio: Hello! My name is Oliver Greyson (Aka "Ollie"). I am handsome, soft, and a bit of a mama’s boy. However, if you hold me, I do enjoy a nice snuggle. Speaking of my mom, she is a bit on the fluffy side so I might grow up and be fluffy too. If you are up to the challenge of loving and spoiling me, please apply!
Lilly Belle
Organization: ARPO
Age: 9 months
Sex: Female
Breed: DSH
Color: Calico
Fee: $100
Status: Available
Bio: Lilly Belle is a 9 month old calico kitty looking for her forever home! She is very affectionate with people and tolerates other cats and dogs.
Lilly Belle does like to have her own space, but loves to lounge close to her humans as well. She loves to be brushed and will even let you clip her nails without fussing.
Lilly Belle is spayed, microchipped, litter box trained and up to date on all vaccines.
SQUIDWARD Director Emeritus
Age: 4 years (born August 19, 2021)
Sex: Male
Status: I retired for good on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Visiting Sora in his senior living community was so fun that I decided it was the life for me! Thank you so much for all the pets and bottom rubs and for supporting me during my residency at NLCC.
SASHA Director of Feline Activities
Age: 4 years (born July 28, 2021)
Sex: Female
Status: On duty! I love my new role.
About me: I love life at Nine Lives, especially at wet food feeding times! I’ll do anything for a Churu or SqueezeUp treat.
Playful? I am playful, but I really enjoy my naps, too. I am a deep afternoon sleeper! My latest obsession is walking on the cat wheel and complaining about the exercise I get! I’ll put on a show for you. I have been known to claim the wheel and smack any other cat who is on my wheel when I want to use it…
Good with other pets? Before Weeble was injured, my goal in life was to comfort only him and to defend him from interlopers (i.e. other kittens…I was a 1950’s parenting specialist, lol).
Good with kids? Yes, but I have some conditions. AVOID attempting to cuddle with me. I reserve my cuddle time for kittens and for Weeble.
Age: 3 years (born April 19, 2022)
Sex: Male
Status: I’m the oldest kitten you’ll ever meet! Loving life in the lounge with the kittens and back to hugging the staff and a few favorite customers!
I’m hard at work, playing with springs and hanging with Squidward and Sasha. I love interacting with all of the people and the kittens! I’m still a kitten, right?? Check out my posts on Instagram!
About me: I am an athlete who never stops playing! I give selected guests affection, including proper hugs (with both arms around your neck)! You can also tell that I like you if I give you a “silent” meow. I might also nibble on you…
Playful? I am playful! I love computer keyboards and try my best to follow letters on the screen. My favorite toys in the lounge are springs and balls on tracks.
Good with other pets? I love all the other cats! I like to play and do well with all of the cats. Because I am perpetually a kitten, I want to play with all of the kittens and can overwhelm the smaller ones. The dogs I see being walked in by our front window definitely catch my attention…but I’m not wanting them to get any closer!
Good with kids? Yes, so long as they don’t mind me spreading around all the love I have to give!
WEEBLE (aka Sir Weebs) Resident Love Monster!
Age: 5 years (born March 25, 2019)
Sex: Male
Status: Retired
About me: Yes, you read the right…I have retired! I made a lot of friends and cuddled a lot of kittens during my 3-year tenure as Director of Feline Activities at NLCC. I have recently become intolerant and downright grumbly with the little ones in my middle age. Life in the cat lounge isn’t forever! I have made the difficult decision to take an early. well-deserved retirement.
I will miss the staff and the many frequent human friends that loved me during my time here, but for the sake of my mental and physical health, I have handed over the Director position to Squidward. I know he will do a good job and I will miss my buddy, but my time at Nine Lives has come to a beautiful ending.