One of These Kitties Needs to Be Your Next Roommate

Here’s an interesting fact about cats: They multiply fast. An unspayed cat can have as many as five litters a year. With an average of three to six kittens per litter, that multiplication problem escalates. Today, there is an epidemic of feral cats across the country.

This is why spaying or neutering them — especially through trap-neuter-release (or TNR) programs) — is so crucial. But it’s also why adopting them is important: Shelters are overcrowded and need room to save even more kitties. If that isn’t reason enough, research suggests that there is a good chance your new pet will also give you an emotional boost. 

In fact, having a cat around can:

• Increase your dopamine production, which calms anxiety

• Provide you with the unconditional love you crave

• Be a much-needed salve for your loneliness 

Below are a trio of the many, many cats looking for homes in Kentucky. You’ll notice that some of them have FIV (or Feline Immunodeficiency Virus). Plot twist: This isn’t nearly as bad as it sounds. Raising an FIV-positive cat simply means making sure they’re spayed/neutered, stay indoors, eat a healthy diet, and get regular checkups at the vet. You’ll figure out quickly that this is a small concession to make for all the love and support you’ll get in return.

If you’re looking for even more kitties or live elsewhere, consider Adopt a Pet your feline matchmaker, which will help you find the type of cat who’ll soon become your obsession.

Woodford Humane Society/ Evie

Evie

All about Evie: Are you a fan of snuggling? Well then, you already have so much in common with Evie. Because this near-perfect cat is all about living a life of purring and playing. 

You’d never believe this simply adorable, attention-loving cat — who’d fit nicely into any human family — was once a stray. (She’s since been spayed). Although she hasn’t hung out with other cats or dogs, she’s such a social creature that she’d more-than-likely make nice with some furry counterparts, if you take the time to make those new introductions slow and sweet. 

All it takes is one meet-cute (ahem, a meet-cute organized by her rescue), and you’ll probably fall in love with Evie.

Traits: Evie is a female Domestic Shorthair with charcoaled torbie-tabby coloring which draws attention to her sweet, dreamy greenish eyes. A few months shy of turning two, she’s lovely and lean, weighing just 5.6 pounds.

How to meet Evie: Visit her adoption page for more information. In the chance that Evie has been adopted, keep in mind that her rescue, the Woodford Humane Society, has cats of every stripe waiting to meet you.

Woodford Humane Society/ Domino

Domino

All about Domino: With a rescue name like Domino, you know this cat’s gotta be cool. Yes, Domino is as chill as they come, and not in that aloof way. He’s a sweetheart who’s game for some pet-parent affection and kitty naps (sometimes at the same time). 

A mostly low-maintenance cat, Domino does require a little extra TLC: specifically, periodic vet visits to monitor his FIV (or Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) condition. Despite what you may think, cats with FIV can live with other cats — and Domino, who is neutered, does like fellow felines — you’ll just need to take a few precautions. 

This may sound daunting, but it’s really not. With preventative treatment and lots of pet-parent affection, Domino will live a long, contentful life right by your side.

Traits: A male Domestic Shorthair, Domino comes in a brown-tabby color pattern with some white highlights (case in point: cutest paws ever). A little more than two-and-a-half years old, he weighs in at a robust 11.6 pounds. 

How to meet Domino: For more details, check out his adoption page. If it turns out he’s adopted, don’t fret: Woodford Humane Society has several other adorable cats waiting for you.

Woodford Humane Society/ Jazz

Jazz

All about Jazz: This goofy-cute kitty was once a stray with a big dream: to win over humans with his dazzling personality. Sure enough, after being rescued, he figured out how to get all the attention he so adores in the form of pets and treats. 

Despite testing positive for FIV (or Feline Immunodeficiency Virus), he’s a lively cat who comes neutered and has been living a pretty happy, normal life. Truthfully, the lift to prioritize his health isn’t a big one: Any pet parent can maintain this progress through regular vet visits, nourishing meals, and plenty of human love. 

He’ll adore you for keeping up his energy levels, and you’ll appreciate the years of sheer entertainment this spirited kitty offers each and every day.

Traits: This black cat with some white markings is a handsome, mature young man who’s just a few months away from turning four. At nine-and-a-half pounds, Jazz, a Domestic Shorthair, is silly, curious, and (obviously) looks great in a tux.

How to meet Jazz: To visit Jazz, head to his adoption page. The Woodford Humane Society also has many other excellent kitties you can meet, in case Jazz has been adopted.

Still looking for your dream cat?

The right kitty will have a personality you like and fit well into your lifestyle. Sometimes, this can take a little searching, so try not to be discouraged if you don’t meet your furry soulmate immediately. The easiest way to find your future cat is by signing up for Adopt a Pet’s New Pet Alerts, which will show you all the available kittens and cats near you.