Longhair and mediumhair cats for adoption in North Carolina

637 longhair and mediumhair cats listed at North Carolina shelters when we last checked, October 17, 2026. Every pet links to its own shelter, which handles the adoption.

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See the 348 shelters and rescues

All adoptable pets How this list works

Listings from 348 North Carolina shelters and rescues, checked October 17, 2026. Each pet links to its shelter, and the full list is on shelters and rescues. Pets are adopted every day, so a pet shown here may already have found a home.

What the list shows today

The 637 longhair and mediumhair cats on the list today are spread across 63 counties; the most are listed in Mecklenburg County (82), Wake County (50) and Orange County (36). About 57% are listed by rescues and 43% by public and nonprofit shelters, and about 56% live in foster homes rather than at a shelter, so a visit may need an appointment. Of the 527 with an age listed, the typical (median) age is 7 months. 5 are already marked adoption pending.

From the shelter and rescue listings NC Pet Project read on October 17, 2026. Each shelter sets its own labels, ages and foster status.

About longhair and mediumhair cats

Long-haired cats who live indoors shed all year, so they need brushing every few days to remove dead hair and prevent tangles.

Breed labels come from each shelter. They are a staff member's best guess from a pet's looks, not a DNA test, so a pet listed here may be a different mix, and a pet of this breed may be listed under another label.

Before you adopt, read our guides to when to spay or neuter a cat and fostering a shelter pet in NC.

Source: ASPCA: Cat Grooming Tips.

NC rescues for longhair and mediumhair cats

We have not confirmed a North Carolina rescue that focuses on longhair and mediumhair cats yet. Our guide to finding a legitimate rescue in North Carolina explains what to look for, and every pet above links to its own shelter.

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