Rainbow Friends Animal Sanctuary
Our Cats
There are approximately 230 cats residing at Rainbow Friends Animal Sanctuary. They come in every color, age, gender and size imaginable. Please take a look to find the right companion for you. New additions to the website are entered at the top of the list. You can reorder the list by clicking on the specifics in the top bar or put in a search keyword. By clicking on the photo you can enlarge it. If you need assistance or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
The sanctuary asks for a minimum donation of $45 per cat to cover some of the costs incurred for medical attention, food and spaying/neutering. All cats are spayed or neutered and tested for leukemia and AIDS.
All featured animals are up for sponsorship!
 | Domestic Short Hair | Young | Male | The gentleman I lived with really liked me but his landlord allowed only one cat. That's why I was brought here. I am a very pretty and nice black and white cat. The Anderson grandchildren - Kelly, Charlie, Natalie, Thanah, Elise and Miles - are sponsoring me since Dec 2012. Thank you!. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Young | Female | I am a daughter to Mokulele, and they named me Alaska. I am still a little shy but getting used to humans - after all, they bring the food! |
 | Domestic Long Hair | Adult | Female | They say I am very beautiful with my blue eyes and long hair. But I am a very, very shy cat who was brought here with 3 kittens. |
| Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Female | My name is Anne and I am the sister of Mary. Our previous owner moved to the mainland and couldn't take us with him. I had some trouble adjusting to the sanctuary and would love to find a new home. | |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Young | Male | I am a beautiful and affectionate black cat. I came here actually with a whole litter and am looking now for a forever home. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Senior | Female | I used to hang out at the Fireplace Center before I came here. I am an older lady who would need adjustment time when moving into a new place. Are you patient enough to do that? I would be forever thankful. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Male | I am a pretty black-and-white cat with long white whiskers. I am healthy and sweet and ready to move in with you. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Male | Hi, I am Barnaby, a nice tabby cat. I do not see very well so I should be kept inside. But I promise to be a wonderful companion. Jamie from Houston is sponsoring me since 07/2011. Thank you! |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Female | Aloha, I'm Batgirl. That's right - like Bat, NOT bad. I am a really handsome black little cat who just happens to be very shy. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Senior | Male | As you can see I do not want to get too close to humans but I am otherwise a healthy and beautiful tabby cat. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Male | The person I lived with couldn't keep me any longer and brought me here. Due to FIV I had sores behind my ears that I scratched a lot. That's why I look a little funny now. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Senior | Male | I am one of the bravo cats. We were all leukemia positive when we first came to Rainbow Friends but I got over it. I have a real funny square mouth and even though I have spent most of my life here I am ready to go and see something else now. Would you like to give me that opportunity? |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Female | An elderly gentleman brought me in who thought that I was pregnant. Well, I wasn't but it turned out that I have FIV. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Male | I am an adult cat who is very good with dogs and loves to be outside. I need special food to prevent diarrhea but otherwise I am just adorable. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Young | Male | Aloha, I am Captain Jack Sparrow. As you can see I am not only beautiful but loving and affectionate as well. One of my eyes needed operation and my eyesight is limited but I can make up for that by loving you. I just need a special home, because I am a special cat. Oh, and I am great with dogs, too. Susan from New Hampshire is sponsoring me since 03/2010. Thank you! |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Young | Female | I am a beautiful tabby cat who was tested positive on leukemia. But it's not really bad, yet. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Young | Female | When I came in I was a feral cat but now I am very affectionate. I can show you when you adopt me. I am the daughter of Audrey and am Devin and Denny's sister. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Senior | Female | I am a very beautiful cat who is sweet and affectionate. I am too old for adoption but looking for a sponsor. Patricia from Virginia is sponsoring me since 09/2010. Thank you! |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Young | Female | I am wondering about my name. Maybe because I love bananas? Wanna find out? Just need to adopt me. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Female | I am about 4 or 5 years old and came in with my kittens. Now my babies are adopted and I am looking for a new home, too. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Female | I was brought in by the person I used to hang out on the roof top. I am a sweet and healthy cat but I still like to hang out on roof tops. Hope you don't mind. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Male | My brother and sister, Devin and Chanson, and I were brought in as kittens along with our mother Audrey. Now as adults we would love to see something new. I am very nice and would love to find a new home. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Male | My brother and sister, Denny and Chanson, and I were brought in as kittens along with our mother Audrey. Now as adults we would love to see something new. I am very nice and would love to find a new home. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Male | I am a red tabby who is a little on the shy side. But if you give me time to get to know you I might open up. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Young | Female | I am a very sweet red tabby cat. At one time I got adopted but was brought back. I don't know why since I am a very affectionate cat. Will you give me another chance? |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Young | Female | They say I have a broken tail that's why I am a special needs cat. Also, I am very shy and need a patient new owner. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Male | I am a pretty grey and white cat. I am a healthy adult and would love to move in with you. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Young | Female | As you can see from the somewhat blurred photo I am full of energy, young and like to move around a lot. And I am sweet and affectionate too and ready to move in with you. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Male | How about giving a pretty black and white cat a new home? You are lucky since I am up for adoption and would love to find a new forever home. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Senior | Male | I am a nice, smaller black cat who is not healthy enough for adoption but looking for a sponsor. I am the brother of Hermione. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Male | My name is Heath and I am very friendly and playful. Unfortunately I am feline leukemia positive but that does not bother me very much. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Female | I just love to hang out on the roof. Since I have some health issues. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Male | I am an orange and buff colored adult cat who showed up one day at someone's place. They couldn't afford to keep me and brought me here. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Senior | Female | I am a beautiful tri-color cat who is not healthy enough for adoption but looking for a sponsor. I am the sister of Harry. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Male | I am sure you can guess where I got my name from. When you come here I will show you. So if you are ready to hug I am ready to move in with you. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Female | Hi, my name is Indigo. I was tested positive on leukemia. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Young | Female | I am just a little kitten who needs some time to heal and get better. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Young | Female | As you can see I had an injury to my eye and it had to be taken out. But that doesn't bother me a all. I was brought here with my mom and we all agree that it's time for me to find my own forever home. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Female | I am a pretty black cat. I am the sister of Audrey and we came in together with her 3 kittens (Devin, Denny and Chanson). We are all looking for new homes. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Male | Hello everybody, I am Jasper. I am sweet, cut and affectionate. A real darling, they say. I am ready to move in with you if you allow me some time to adjust. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Female | I was feral when I came to Rainbow Friends. I am still a shy girl and I have skin problems. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Male | I was named after the owner of the fireplace in Hilo where I used to hang out. I am a big orange cat who is too feral to be adopted but looking for a sponsor. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Female | Look at my eyes closely. Do you see that? I have one blue and one green eye! They call me a calico which means I am a tri-color cat. I was brought in with my brother Tom who got adopted. I am too shy to live somewhere else but I am looking for a sponsor. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Young | Female | I am a beautiful tri-color cat who would like to stay indoors. At one time I fell on my head but I am okay now and it's time for me to find a new home. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Female | Here I am - a beautiful tabby cat who is just very shy. I am not up for adoption but looking for a sponsor. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Male | I am looking for a patient person who would like to adopt me. I am a little shy but with time to adjust I promise to be a wonderful companion. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Female | Me and my sister Laurel were brought in by a lady who was not allowed to have cats at her place. We were just kittens then and would love to get adopted. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Male | My leg was broken when I came to Rainbow Friends but it was treated and healed nicely. I used to live in a feral colony so I am a rather shy guy. |
| Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Male | Hi, I'm Kaleo. I am on the shy side, so I would need a patient new owner. | |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Female | Don't you think black cats are the most beautiful ones? Well, I do. I came here as a feral cat and I am still too shy to get adopted. But I am looking for a sponsor. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Young | Female | My name is Karen and I am a really beautiful tri-color cat. My brother Richard lives here too and we are both looking for a new forever home now. We can be adopted separately. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Male | Hi, I am Kava, a very sweet cat who just recently arrived. I am looking for my new forever home. How about adopting me? |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Female | Hi, I am Kiwi and I want to know everything that is going on. I also like to go on adventures and explore. I am FeLv positive. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Senior | Female | They say I look like a princess and I agree. What a beauty! Once upon a time I was brought here from Hilo and now I am not up for adoption anymore but looking for a sponsor. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Female | I am a big and beautiful female cat. I would easily adjust and am now looking for my new home. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Young | Female | Hey you - how about adopting me? I am a healthy 2 years old of which I have spent about a year in the sanctuary. Don't you think it's time for me to get a forever home? |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Senior | Female | Even though I have been living here at Rainbow Friends for a long time, I am still a little wild. My health is great, and I am hoping to find my forever home soon. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Senior | Female | I might be a senior but I am very healthy and beautiful. I live here for a long time for I came here as a kitten. Usually I am shy with strangers but when the right person comes along I get very affectionate quickly. |
 | Domestic Medium Hair | Senior | Male | Hello, I am an older gentleman who is a little shy and aloof. I don't like to be touched really. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Young | Female | I am a very sweet and affectionate girl who would love to move in with you. The lady I lived with had to move and brought me here. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Female | I am a healthy adult cat who is still rather wild. That's why I am not up for adoption but looking for a sponsor. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Male | I like to hide when I see humans. That's just my wild nature. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Male | I know I am pretty but that doesn't mean I like to be touched. I am a very shy guy. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Young | Female | I am a very nice, young and healthy black-and-white cat. I would love to find a new home. Would you give it a try? |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Female | My mother came here as a pregnant siamese and look how pretty I turned out. I am the sister of Scorpio who lives here, too. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Senior | Male | I live here for quite some time. Once I got adopted but all I could do was throw up so they brought me back here. Would you give me another chance? |
 | Domestic Medium Hair | Adult | Female | Hi, I am one of the newer arrivals. I am very sweet and would love to move in with you. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Male | Don't you think I have the most beautiful blue eyes? I am a healthy adult cat who happens to be very shy. Is there someone out there looking for a beautiful, shy cat? |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Female | Hi, I am Minnie. As you can see on the picture my eyes are not really good. I had eye surgery and feel much better and - I can see great! |
 | Domestic Long Hair | Adult | Female | Can you believe it that I was actually given up by somebody? I am such a beauty and would love to find a new home. Lori from Hilo is sponsoring me since 09/2010. Thank you! |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Senior | Female | Hello, I am a female senior who came here from Honoka'a. It would take me some time to get used to another living situation. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Female | Hi, my name is Mokulele because I and my three kittens were rescued from the airport. My kittens are Alaska, Qantas and Kaylem following the airline name theme. I did not want to leave my kittens for the picture taking but I am in the front of the picture. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Senior | Male | I am a very cute grey and white senior. I roaming around the sanctuary to check everything and everybody out. And if the right person comes along I would love to find a new home. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Senior | Female | Hello, I am one of the three muses. We are all black and beautiful. We are relatives and overcame leukemia. Now all three of us are looking for a new forever home. We do not need to stay together. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Male | I came in as a feral but as you can see I now love to be around people. I am about 6 or 7 years old and just a real nice tabby cat. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Young | Female | Hey you, don't you think I am a beautiful little princess with my green eyes? So why don't you come and adopt me and we live happily ever after. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Female | I was only 2 weeks old when I came to Rainbow Friends. Luckily Luna who was pregnant at that time nursed me. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Young | Female | If you are looking for a healthy and pretty young cat, here I am. I am looking for a new home so please consider adopting me. Thank you! |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Female | I am a cute and very affectionate cat. I came here a long time ago and everybody says it's time for me to find a forever home where I can smooch as much as I like. |
 | Domestic Short Hair part Abyssinian | Young | Male | Yes, I am part Abyssinian and a very beautiful cat. But I am very shy and that's why I am just looking for a sponsor right now. I am not even 1 year old. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Male | I was found by tourists and brought to Rainbow Friends. I am very friendly and have the oversight of the other cats, here. Means: I am the boss but now it's time for me to find a new forever home. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Senior | Male | I came to the sanctuary as a tiny kitten and was accepted by a nursing mother they had at the time. My foster mom's name was China and she got adopted. I am still waiting for a forever home. I am very friendly and gregarious. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Senior | Female | Well, I am pretty relaxed now but I have been through quite a bit. I arrived at Rainbow Friends as a kitten with a dislocated pelvis. It has healed but now my tail won't go up anymore. I would love to find a new home where I could stay just inside. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Young | Male | Hi, I am a healthy young and pretty black cat who is ready to be adopted. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Young | Female | Hi, I am Pearl. I am loving and affectionate and pretty, too, right? Why don't you give me a new forever home? |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Young | Male | We are two beautiful kittens who have been brought in. We are very affectionate and easy to adopt. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Female | It's time for me to find a new home! I am a great cat, they say. I love life and would adjust well in a new environment. I am sweet and affectionate and just waiting for you to adopt me! |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Male | My feral mom and my siblings have all tested positive on FIV. I am not up for adoption but looking for a sponsor. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Male | Hello, I am Po. Don't I look just like an elegant little king? I am sweet and healthy and would love to move in with you. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Female | I have some scar tissue in one eye but I am still very princess-like, don't you think? I am a very sweet cat who is looking for a new home. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Male | As you can see I am feeling really good here at Rainbow Friends. I am still a wild cat that's why I am not up for adoption but looking for a sponsor. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Young | Female | I know I look extremely awesome on red furniture but I promise I will look good everywhere and you won't regret adopting me. I am affectionate and ready to go. |
 | Siamese Mix | Young | Male | Looking for a sweet cat? That is me!! I am a beautiful, young siamese mix who would love to go home with you. My eyes had surgery due to a congenital disease but I am doing great now. Renata from Honokaa is sponsoring me since 01/2011. Thank you! |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Young | Female | If you find out why I am called Safeway I consider to move in with you. Deal? I am a really sweet cat with mostly white fur and wonderful green eyes. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Senior | Male | I am a senior but still a very handsome red tabby. I am sweet and affectionate and would love to find a new home. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Male | I am a beautiful black-and-white cat who came here as a feral kitten. I never got tamed so I am not up for adoption but looking for a sponsor. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Male | My mother came here as a pregnant siamese and look how pretty I turned out. I am the brother of Merijntje who lives here, too. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Female | When I was brought in my foot was injured and I was actually called Shawn. Once my gender was updated so was my name. The injury has healed nicely and I am a very sweet and beautiful tortoise cat. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Senior | Female | I am a beautiful tortoiseshell cat with FIV. I came in pregnant and am very nice and loving. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Senior | Male | The person I lived with died so I ended up here at Rainbow Friends. I am pretty old but that does not mean that I would not like to be adopted. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Senior | Male | Hello, my name is Sinya. The people where I lived had to move and brought me here. I have FIV and I am not up for adoption but looking for a sponsor. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Male | I came here from a feral colony. I am too shy for adoption but looking for a sponsor. |
 | Domestic Medium Hair | Adult | Male | Look at my beautiful long fur. I am not only pretty but very affectionate, too. I would make a great indoor/outdoor cat who is ready to find a new home. |
 | Domestic Medium Hair | Adult | Female | The gentleman I lived with really liked me but his landlord allowed only one cat. That's why I was brought here. I am a very pretty and nice cat. |
 | Domestic Medium Hair | Adult | Female | I am a beautiful tri-color cat with medium length hair and I promise I will be a great house indoors and outdoors if you adopt me. I would just need a little time of adjustment. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Senior | Male | The lady I lived with moved to the mainland and brought all her cats to Rainbow Friends. This is 9 years ago and we all agree it is about time for me to find a new forever home, even though I am a bit older. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Male | Can you see that my fur is not just black-and-white but actually has two tones of black? Cool, right? And above all that my whiskers are a beautiful white! If you would like to have a special cat, why don't you adopt me! |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Male | I came here as a visitor and decided to stay. I am very affectionate and loving. It's time now for me to find a new forever home. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Male | Hello, my name is Whiskers and I am a little on the wild side. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Young | Male | They called me 'Ele'ele which means black in Hawaiian. What a perfect name for me! I am a sweet young cat who is looking for a new home. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Young | Male | Am I not beautiful? But I am also sensitive and would make a great companion for somebody. Could it be you? |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Male | I am named after the opera singer, Placido Domingo, because when I first arrived at Rainbow Friends, I was very vocal. I have toned down my talking a bit. I came from a feral colony and therefore are eartipped but, actually, I am not feral at all - I love to be petted and spoiled... |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Young | Male | Howdy, we are Dallas and Austin and came to Rainbow Friends with our mom, Bebe, as tiny kittens. Now we are teenagers and rascals, but very sweet. Would you give us a chance? |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Young | Female | Hello, we are named after our previous caretakers. We are on the shy side, but really nice. Please adopt us! |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Young | Male | When I was brought in to Rainbow Friends, I was very sick and needed a lot of medical attention. But with the TLC here at the sanctuary, I overcame everthing and am now a beautiful, vibrant kitten. I am playful and sweet and can offer you lots of love and entertainment. Will you adopt me? |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Young | Male | Hi, I was brought in by a nice man who fed us ferals in the neighborhood. But his landlord objected to that. I am still a little shy but love to be petted and am working hard to overcome my timidness. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Young | Male | Me and my brother Elton were brought in together. I want to be loved all the time, whereas my brother is still on the shy side. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Young | Male | Me and my brother Bernie were brought in together. I am still on the shy side but I am working on my timidness. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Female | My life did not start out too good but now it can only get better! I injured my eye some time ago and it was not treated. Then I was dumped in a cage in front of the sanctuary. But the fact that I have only one eye, does not slow me down a bit. I am loving it here but would still like to find a new home. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Senior | Female | Hello, I am a senior and, as all seniors, I like to take it slower and would be just happy to sit on your lap and get some attention. I am very quiet and nice and not demanding at all. |
 | Domestic Long Hair | Young | Female | Hello, I am Miss Burger and a little shy to speak about myself. I came to Rainbow Friends with my brother, Mr. Bandito. |
 | Siamese Mix | Young | Male | I am Miss Burger's brother and even more shy than she is. Nobody can really touch me but I am working on changing that. |
 | Domestic Short Hair | Adult | Male and Female | Hi, I am Hillary and I am the tabby cat in the picture and I like to climb mountains... We are both very shy and would need a special person to tame us. |