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My name is Lovely Rita!

Posted 1 week ago | Updated 1 week ago

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Brown Tabby
Age
Adult
Sex
Female
Pet ID
22091138
Hair Length
short

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

Lovely Rita was pregnant and at a shelter in the area she was found.  She came to rescue and had 5 lovely babies.  She has raised them and is now ready to find her home!

She is FIV positive.  This simply means she carries the virus.  She may have a longer time healing (which has not proved to be the case with her spay and with her hernia repair).  She may take a little longer to recover from an infection.  She is a very calm and sweet girl.

FIV is passed through deep scratches and deep bites only.  It can not be passed to humans or dogs.  Cats CAN use the same litterbox, eat from the same food bowls, groom and hang out together.  There are a lot of MYTHS and UNTRUTHS about FIV.  We are happy to share correct information if you are interested.

Lovely Rita is a very sweet girl who loves pets and affection.  She has not been around dogs that we are aware of, but would probably be okay with a cat friendly dog with a proper introduction.  She seems fine around other cats with a proper introduction.  She is fine around children.

You can meet Lovely Rita at the PetSmart in O'Fallon.

December 1, 2025, 1:37 am
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Contact info

Pet ID
22091138
Contact
Address
O'Fallon, MO 63366
Donation

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Complete a Pre-Adoption application located on our website at

http://heartlandhumanemo.homestead.com/PreAdoptionQuestionnaire.html

Adoption application

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All Adoptions are held at the Petsmart on Highway K in O'Fallon, MO.



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More about this rescue

Heartland Humane Society of Missouri is a non-profit group of dedicated foster homes, founded in May 1998 by a few caring people, for the sole purpose of giving abandoned, abused and unwanted animals another chance for a loving permanent home. Heartland is funded by adoption fees, donations, fundraising events and tributes.

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