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 B: Kitten

Thursday, June 12, 2025
Pen B: Kitten

Medium-haired tortie kitten, female, seven-weeks-old!   Adorable!

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Pen C Cali

Thursday, June 12, 2025
Pen C Cali

Cali is a female, three-year-old short-haired calico tabby!   This beautiful girl is a sweetheart! 

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Pen D Senior Female

Thursday, June 12, 2025
Pen D Senior Female

Chloe, short-haired senior female, about 13 years old, very sweet

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Pen E Male

Thursday, June 12, 2025
Pen E Male

Short-haired, one-year-old male!  Handsome boy with big expressive eyes! 

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Pen G Male

Tuesday, June 03, 2025
Pen G Male

Short-haired, two-year-old male tabby, already neutered!   $50 adoption fee! 

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Pen J Hiccup

Thursday, June 12, 2025
Pen J Hiccup

Hiccup is a black, short-haired male, one year old. 

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Pen I Storm

Thursday, June 12, 2025
Pen I Storm

Storm is a one-year-old short haired, black male; very handsome!

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Pen L Kittens!

Thursday, June 12, 2025
Pen L Kittens!

Female kittens, twelve-weeks-old, grey & white!   Adorable babies! 

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Pen M Female

Thursday, June 12, 2025
Pen M Female

Short-haired female, one year old, grey.  Shy girl, but sweet! 

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Pen N Male

Thursday, June 12, 2025
Pen N Male

Medium-haired black male.   Sweet and friendly!

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Pen Q Kittens!

Thursday, June 12, 2025
Pen Q Kittens!

Male kittens, grey & white, eight-weeks-old!   Adorable babies! 

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Pen R Kittens

Thursday, June 12, 2025
Pen R Kittens

Kittens, one male and one female, grey & white, eight-weeks-old!   Very cute!

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