Adoptions at Cheery Cat
Our rescue brings vulnerable cats and kittens into safe foster homes where they receive medical care, socialization, and lots of love. Once they are ready, many of our cats move into Cheery Palace, our adoption lounge in Edmonton, where they can meet potential adopters in a calm, enriching environment.
Cheery Palace is primarily home to our younger cats and kittens who are typically under one year old and who thrive in a social, interactive space. Not all cats are suited for the lounge environment. Some cats prefer quieter surroundings, may need additional time to build confidence, or simply do best in a calmer home setting. These cats remain in loving foster homes, where they receive individualized care until the right forever family comes along.
Our goal isn’t simply to place cats into homes — it’s to thoughtfully match each cat with the right forever family. We believe in quality matches over quick adoptions, ensuring every cat finds a home that’s right for them.
Ready to Explore Adoptions at Cheery Cat?
See all of the available cats and kittens we have for adoption. Please note that not all of our available cats are in Cheery Palace Adoption Lounge – some will stay in their foster homes until adoption.
Clover Spring
/0 Comments/in Adoptable Adolescents, Adoptable Palace Cats /by Angela WongClover Spring
Age: 9 months
DoB: 07/29/2025
Sex: Male
Energy Level: High
So I guess they meant what they said when the Cheery Cat Rescue folks told us that they would bring us in and help us find our people. There’s been a lot of adoptions going around, and apparently I need a profile to help me find my family. Here goes nothing.
My name is Clover and a good name it is, one of the first plants to green up in the spring, I love to get a head start on things. Okay, one thing: Play. I LOOOOOVE to play. I like to play more than I like to eat, or nap, or cuddle, and I’m pretty fond of those things as well. I guess you could say I’m a ‘Player’ first and foremost[1]. If you’ve visited us at Cheery, I am usually the first Spring you will see. My sisters are very nice cats, but they just don’t have my drive.
I was definitely the first of the Spring cats to warm up to Palace life, and I mean to cast no shade on my sisters; we came from a house with more than 40 cats, and with vet visits, vaccinations, and spending some time with our fosters, even the friendliest cats in the city can feel a little overwhelmed. Once I realized that there were plenty of folks coming though with pets and play on their minds I felt much more comfortable, but it’s still not ‘home’, you know?
I’m not going to brag, but I’m pretty good with other cats; obviously, I appreciate a proper introduction, but the rescue folks can help advise you on that front. I definitely need a home with another young cat to play with, my energy would probably be a bit much for an old-timer to deal with solo. I’m not sure about dogs, but I haven’t had the opportunity to make an introduction, with care I’m sure I could rise to the occasion. Being a Palace Cat, I’ve had plenty of opportunity to get to know kids, the respectful and playful ones I absolutely adore.
Meals currently consist of Ziwi Peak dry food and Orjien wet and I am loving it! I don’t have any allergies or dietary restrictions, so I am open to changing it up as long as we go slow and include a probiotic to help keep my tummy happy.
…Listen, I know I can come off as a bit of a ‘cool cat’, but at the end of the day, I want to be someone’s cuddly boy. If that sounds like something you would enjoy then, maybe consider putting in an application and coming in for a visit?
Ladybug and Cricket Ranch
/in Adoptable Kittens, Adoptable Palace Cats /by Angela WongLadybug and Cricket Ranch
Age: 5 months
DoB: 11/12/2025
Sex: Female
Energy Level: High
We heard Max talking some pretty big game, something about being ‘the very first adoption profile’; the joke is on him, we can’t read and neither can he, so we’re not sure what the big deal is. Anyway, I guess we can ‘settle’ for being the face of the rescue. We’re the first cats that Cheery Cat Rescue took in and we have the stickers to prove it.
That’s enough dunking on our elders, we’re Cricket and Ladybug, A dynamic duo, a pair of love bugs, whatever you want to call us you’ll have to do it in twos; we are bonded and so together we shall stay.
Of the two of us, Cricket is always the first to jump in. She’s the bold one, the adventurer, bravest of the cuddlebugs. She enjoys a tumble and a snooze, a sunbeam and her sister; when Ladybug needs her, she always comes running. (Unless she’s, like, really comfy). When you come to visit us in the Palace, Cricket is the one you’re going to meet first unless you’re lucky.
Ladybug has a little more of a shell; she enjoys a wait-and-see approach in contrast to Cricket’s can-do attitude. Underneath the wariness, is a warmth worth the work to unlock, though for the moment she’s less thrilled about being snuggled and carried than her sister (Not hard, Cricket LOVES a cuddle).
We landed in the care of CCR as a pair of owner surrenders; we were Ranch cats originally! Being SO for real with you, inside-cat life is where it is at, but ranch life taught us that it takes all sorts to make a family. We are very good with other cats, though we might be a bit much for a grumpy senior; either way, we’ll count on you to help us make a polite and slow introduction. It’s been a while since we’ve crossed paths with a dog, but again, a careful and patient introduction could see us to be their very best buds. We don’t have much experience with children, but respectful kids and watchful parents would be a match made in heaven. We’re pretty flexible about the whole thing to be honest.
At Cheery, we are enjoying Ziwi Peak dryfood and Orjien Duck and Chicken wet. We have no dietary restrictions so with time and care, we could absolutely change it up as long as we keep a mix of good quality wet as long as we take it slow and include a helpful probiotic to keep our tummies happy.
They say you can tell the health of a garden by the variety of insects who choose to live there, well, we’re just a couple of bugs looking for a garden. Would you take us home and… whatever you do with bugs who are soft and love you, we don’t actually know. Again, we can’t read.
Stormy Spring
/in Adoptable Cats /by Angela WongAge: ~12 months
DoB: Your guess is as good as ours.
Sex: Male
Energy Level: Medium
‘With a cool front coming in, and a rumble that shakes the windows, Stormy arrives; a cuddler rain or shine.’- Is that too much? I’ve been working on it all day, I want to make a good impression, but you would tell me if it was too much, right? Promise?
Umm, my name is Stormy. Honestly, I’ve got a big name but I’m just a little guy. I like cuddling under the blankets, and snuggling on the couch. I’m not loud like some other cats, so when I feel safe I like to be direct; a head bump and a rumbly purr to make sure you haven’t forgotten about me. I’m looking for my person, and I’m ready for the long haul, no matter the forecast.
Unlike seasons in Edmonton, at Cheery Cat Rescue, Springs come hard and fast. That’s because a couple of years ago, our caretaker took in a pregnant cat and could not find help getting her or her kittens spayed and neutered. If you know cat math, you know that’s a recipe for a lot of cats. By the time CCR was founded and stepped in there were 40 of us in the house and our caretaker was.. doing her best. With CCR taking point and AARCS playing support, we were all scooped up, properly vetted, and now it’s time for us to find homes that are a little less crowded.
You want to know if I’m good with cats? Listen, I’ve heard people talk about their ‘big families’ but we were a family of 40 living under one roof. Yeah, I’m pretty good with cats’ but a careful intro would be appreciated, I’m a soft little guy. Dogs freak me out a bit, but I’m willing to give it a try; with a nice slow introduction I think we could work something out. Kids? I could handle kids, as long as they understand that I’m not the biggest fan of being ‘handled’. Cuddled? Yes. Snuggled, Yes, please! Carried? In short bursts, I enjoy a stroll.
I am currently enjoying a Ziwi Peak kibble and a Friskies wet, but I’ve been known to dabble in a Fancy Feast. I have no dietary restrictions beyond habitual, so I could see enjoying some exploration and expanding my palate as long as we go slow. A dash of probiotic wouldn’t hurt either.
I have no medical issues, but I do prefer a clay litter to a pine one. I was a bit confused by the pellets when I first arrived in care and it led to some accidents, but it’s been smooth sailing since we switched over.
I’m a pretty quiet guy so unfortunately you won’t see me at Cheery Palace, but I have a wonderful foster so if you’ve got space in your home and heart for a little grey cloud, you’re welcome to come visit me there. Maybe between us we can be the first ray of Spring sunshine.
Latte Kiss
/in Adoptable Adolescents, Adoptable Palace Cats /by Angela WongAge: 9 months
Sex: Male
Energy Level: Medium
Hi I’m Latte, brother of Matcha. I’m the stripey boy.
My rescue story starts when a cleaner found us in an empty apartment after our first family had moved out. We’re not sure how they managed to forget to pack us, but we have practiced our voices to make sure that we are never forgotten again.
I am the braver one, a stripey and chatty boy who is always down for a cuddle and entirely willing to let you know when the cuddling has been insufficient.
I took a little bit to warm up to the cats and people in Cheery Palace, but the rescue volunteers I am doing very well! I get along with other cats, even if I can be slow to join in the play at times; I wouldn’t make too much trouble for a senior cat if you’ve got one in the house. I have done well with children as long as they are respectful and patient with me. I don’t think I’ve met a dog yet so as long as the introduction is careful and slow there shouldn’t be an issue.
My diet currently consists of Ziwi Peak dryfood and Orjien chicken and duck wet, but I have no dietary restrictions and so I could adjust to almost anything. I don’t particularly care for the Orjien Chicken and Duck so I definitely wouldn’t be opposed to switching it up! But of course, a slow switch over is recommended to keep tummies happy.
The folks at Cheery Rescue promised my forever family will find me soon. I would need to be adopted into a home with another young playful cat.
Matcha Kiss
/in Adoptable Adolescents, Adoptable Palace Cats /by Angela WongAge: 9 months
Sex: Male
Energy Level: Medium
Hi I’m Matcha, brother of Latte. I’m the swirly boy.
My rescue story starts when a cleaner found us in an empty apartment after our first family had moved out. We’re not sure how they managed to forget to pack us, but we have practiced our voices to make sure that we are never forgotten again.
I’m a little quieter, but has a soft and rumbly purr like you wouldn’t believe. Of the two of us, Latte is more likely to pop in to check up on you, and I’m the happiest to be carried about.
I took a little bit to warm up to the cats and people in Cheery Palace, but the rescue volunteers say I’m are doing very well! I get along with other cats, even if I can be slow to join in the play at times; I wouldn’t make too much trouble for a senior cat if you’ve got one in the house. I have done well with children as long as they are respectful and patient with me. I don’t think I’ve met a dog yet so as long as the introduction is careful and slow there shouldn’t be an issue.
My diet currently consists of Ziwi Peak dryfood and Orjien chicken and duck wet, but I have no dietary restrictions and so I could adjust to almost anything. I don’t particularly care for the Orjien Chicken and Duck so I definitely wouldn’t be opposed to switching it up! But of course, a slow switch over is recommended to keep tummies happy.
The folks at Cheery Rescue promised my forever family will find me soon. I would need to be adopted into a home with another young playful cat.