Humane Society of Wilkes - Cats at the Shelter

The Humane Society of Wilkes does not own or run the Wilkes County Animal Shelter.  

These cats are available for adoption at Wilkes County Animal Shelter at 408 Call Street, Wilkesboro, NC,  (336) 903-7688.  If you are interested in a particular cat you see on this page, please call the shelter to determine if it is still there before you go. If you are looking for a cat that may have been turned in as a stray, please visit or call the shelter regularly. This webpage does not post photographs of the stray cats being held in quarantine.  We recommend that you also check the Wilkes County NC Lost and Found Pets page on Facebook. 

Shelter Adoption Information

The shelter's hours of operation are 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 10:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday. The adoption fee is $75.00, or $50.00 if the cat is already spayed or neutered. 

This fee pays for the following:

  1. Physical examination
  2. A check for worms and routine deworming for hookworms and roundworms
  3. The first in a series of feline distemper and upper respiratory vaccines.
  4. Rabies vaccine at 4 months
  5. Spay or Neuter at 4-6 months
  6. Other services are recommended and should be discussed with your veterinarian at the first visit.

Please visit the Wilkes County Animal Shelter to see even more adoptable cats!

Also check the Humane Society of Wilkes Cats in Foster Homes page for available cats and visit PetSmart, Wilkesboro, NC.

Cat Listings

Pen A Willis

Thursday, April 10, 2025
Pen A Willis

Willis is a short-haired neutered male, black, three years old.   Very friendly and laidback. Reduced adoption fee since he's already neutered--$50.

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Pen B Stan

Thursday, April 10, 2025
Pen B Stan

Stan is a neutered male, short-haired orange & white three years old!   Very friendly and laidback kitty! Reduced adoption fee since he's already neutered: $50.

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Pen C Female

Thursday, April 10, 2025
Pen C Female

Female, grey, short-haired, 1 year old.   This beautiful girl is a sweetheart! 

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Pen D Male

Thursday, April 10, 2025
Pen D Male

Short-haired male, black & white two years old.   Big handsome and sweet boy! 

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Pen E Female

Thursday, April 10, 2025
Pen E Female

Female calico, seven months old.   Beautiful colors and good personality!

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Pen G Max

Thursday, April 10, 2025
Pen G Max

Max, male brown tabby, nine months old.   Very sweet and nice boy! 

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Pen I Tabby

Thursday, April 10, 2025
Pen I Tabby

Brown tabby one year old.   This kitty is a little shy, but just needs love and kindness.

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