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My name is Catawba - In Foster!

Posted over 4 months ago | Updated over 2 months ago

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Tortoiseshell
Age
Adult
Sex
Female
Pet ID
Hair Length
short

My details

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My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Name: Catawba
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Age: 2 years old
Gender: Female
Litter Box Trained: Yes
Declawed: No
Adoption Fee: $150

Am I good with:
Cats: We can test upon request
Dogs: We can test upon request
Children: No

About me:
Hi, I'm Catawba, like the wine, but with more fluff and a bit more mystery! I recently finished raising my kittens and now I'm learning how to just be me for the first time. I'm a quiet, shy girl still figuring out the whole "people are nice" thing, but I'm making slow and steady progress. Wet food is the way to my heart, and I'd love a calm, patient home where I can keep blooming at my own pace.

I've been at the ARP since 6/11/25 and am currently in foster.

The Animal Rescue Project is committed to the best possible veterinary care for the pets it rescues and it is looking for adopters who will be similarly committed.

Adoptions are NOT first come, first served! We seek to choose the best fit for the approved adopter and pet.

Please understand that these animals are still new to us and their needs and requirements can change at any time as we learn more about them. We will try our best to get them updated online as soon as possible.

All cats and kittens are given a general check-up when they enter our program. They receive medical to remove any intestinal parasites (worms), fleas, and mites they may have. All cats and kittens are feline leukemia tested, and cats at least a year old are also tested for feline immuno virus. Each cat or kitten receives the FVRCP vaccine; if a kittens stay with us is long enough, two or three boosters will be given after the initial vaccination.

Most cats and older kittens are spayed or neutered before adoption. In the case of kittens not old enough to be safely sterilized, a $50 deposit is required at the time of adoption and is refunded to the adopter with proof of sterilization.

The Animal Rescue Project requires every adopter to establish an active relationship with a veterinarian no later than 10 days after adoption. Adopters will receive a plan for routine veterinary care at the time of adoption and are expected to work with their vet to complete the plan.
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Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Address
1616 Construction Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49048

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Our adoption process begins with meeting the animal or filling out an adoption application form, whichever step you want to start with. We use the form and our conversation with you to see if you and the dog or cat you're considering look like a good match. We'll talk to you about what you're looking for in a pet and tell you what we know about the animal you're interested in.

If it looks like a good match and you want to adopt, we ask you to complete an adoption contract. In this contract, you agree to provide all the necessary care for the animal. Adoption fees cover medical checks, spaying or neutering (we provide a voucher for this if the animal is too young to be spayed or neutered), vaccinations to date, worming, and other medical treatment done. We may need to check with your landlord to see if pets are allowed, but you can usually take home your new pet the same day.

Go meet their pets

Our shelter is located at 1616 Construction Dr in Kalamazoo Michigan.
Our open hours are:
Monday through Friday 12p.m. to 6p.m.
Saturdays 11a.m. to 4p.m.

More about this rescue

Animal Rescue Project is led and run by volunteers -- over 150 of us.

Most of the dogs, cats, kittens, and puppies we rescue come from pounds. We provide quality care for our rescue animals until they're adopted, no matter how long that takes. We do initial checkups, spay or neuter, bring our rescue animals up to date on shots, and provide other necessary medical treatment. We've treated animals for heartworm, parvo, broken legs, and more. Our adoption fees only sometimes cover the cost of care until the animals are treated. Donations are welcome!

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