Meet Winchester, the one and only BIG HANDSOME—yes, that’s his official shelter nickname, and yes, he absolutely lives up to it. This striking black-and-white gentleman is a sizable fellow with an even bigger presence, the kind of cat who captures attention just by strolling into the room… or, more accurately these days, by confidently sprawling across the cat tree like he owns the place.
Winchester started out a bit shy, taking his time to settle in. But with patience—and, let’s be honest, with a well-timed spoonful of wet food—he’s blossomed into a relaxed, sociable, lounge-loving sweetheart. He’s now a confident presence in his room, greeting visitors with quiet charm.
Winchester also has a soft spot for his buddy Finnick, another handsome tuxedo gentleman in the shelter. They aren’t bonded, but they truly enjoy each other’s company and make an especially adorable pair if you happen to be open to adopting two.
Big, handsome, gentle, and steadily discovering his confidence—Winchester is ready for a home that appreciates a cat with both presence and heart. If you’re looking for a sweet, distinguished companion (or maybe a perfectly matched duo), BIG HANDSOME is your guy.
Meet Winchester, the one and only BIG HANDSOME—yes, that’s his official shelter nickname, and yes, he absolutely lives up to it. This striking black-and-white gentleman is a sizable fellow with an even bigger presence, the kind of cat who captures attention just by strolling into the room… or, more accurately these days, by confidently sprawling across the cat tree like he owns the place.
Winchester started out a bit shy, taking his time to settle in. But with patience—and, let’s be honest, with a well-timed spoonful of wet food—he’s blossomed into a relaxed, sociable, lounge-loving sweetheart. He’s now a confident presence in his room, greeting visitors with quiet charm.
Winchester also has a soft spot for his buddy Finnick, another handsome tuxedo gentleman in the shelter. They aren’t bonded, but they truly enjoy each other’s company and make an especially adorable pair if you happen to be open to adopting two.
Big, handsome, gentle, and steadily discovering his confidence—Winchester is ready for a home that appreciates a cat with both presence and heart. If you’re looking for a sweet, distinguished companion (or maybe a perfectly matched duo), BIG HANDSOME is your guy.
1) The first step to meet the cats at Animal House is to email us at AHcatadoption@gmail.com. Be sure to include your full name, age, address, and phone number. We will respond as soon as possible to answer your questions and schedule an appointment to visit our shelter. If you have already submitted an inquiry through Adopt-a-Pet or Petfinder about a particular cat, there is no need to send a separate email.
2) During your appointment, you will complete a questionnaire and work with an adoption coordinator to find the cat that is right for you. This process may involve meeting with numerous cats, or even making more than one visit to Animal House. You and your new cat will live together for a lifetime, so this step is important.
3) Before adoption, we ensure that your cat has been spayed or neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated.
4) When your adoption is finalized, the adoption paperwork is completed and a $130 adoption fee for adult cats and $150 for kittens is collected.
We are located at:
2151 59th Street
St. Louis, Missouri 63110
(About a block southeast of
Hampton Avenue and Interstate 44)
1) The first step to meet the cats at Animal House is to email us at AHcatadoption@gmail.com. Be sure to include your full name, age, address, and phone number. We will respond as soon as possible to answer your questions and schedule an appointment to visit our shelter. If you have already submitted an inquiry through Adopt-a-Pet or Petfinder about a particular cat, there is no need to send a separate email.
2) During your appointment, you will complete a questionnaire and work with an adoption coordinator to find the cat that is right for you. This process may involve meeting with numerous cats, or even making more than one visit to Animal House. You and your new cat will live together for a lifetime, so this step is important.
3) Before adoption, we ensure that your cat has been spayed or neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated.
4) When your adoption is finalized, the adoption paperwork is completed and a $130 adoption fee for adult cats and $150 for kittens is collected.
2151 59th Street
St. Louis, Missouri 63110
(About a block southeast of
Hampton Avenue and Interstate 44)
More about this shelter
Animal House Cat Rescue and Adoption Center is a private, non-profit, “no-kill” organization dedicated to providing the homeless, abandoned cats and kittens of St. Louis with a better life. We are committed to maintaining an adoption center that provides a safe, healthy and enriching environment, and our goal is a solid and lasting adoption for every cat and kitten in our care.
Animal House opened in 2010 when the City of St. Louis closed its municipal shelter and ended a number of services for stray animals. Not only did the 75 cats residing in their shelter need a place to go, the St. Louis community needed services for abandoned, homeless cats. Animal House was born out of that need. Today we house 100-250 cats and kittens at any given time.
The cats and kittens at Animal House are rescued from the streets of our community and often come from challenging circumstances that include neglect, abandonment, or injury. We have created a safe place where cats in need find shelter, medical and nutritional support, individualized socialization and interaction, enrichment, lots of love, and the opportunity to connect with a loving, lifelong family. We impose no time limit on this process, giving each cat or kitten the time they need. We emphasize matchmaking throughout our adoption process to ensure the best possible match.
Animal House Cat Rescue and Adoption Center is a private, non-profit, “no-kill” organization dedicated to providing the homeless, abandoned cats and kittens of St. Louis with a better life. We are committed to maintaining an adoption center that provides a safe, healthy and enriching environment, and our goal is a solid and lasting adoption for every cat and kitten in our care.
Animal House opened in 2010 when the City of St. Louis closed its municipal shelter and ended a number of services for stray animals. Not only did the 75 cats residing in their shelter need a place to go, the St. Louis community needed services for abandoned, homeless cats. Animal House was born out of that need. Today we house 100-250 cats and kittens at any given time.
The cats and kittens at Animal House are rescued from the streets of our community and often come from challenging circumstances that include neglect, abandonment, or injury. We have created a safe place where cats in need find shelter, medical and nutritional support, individualized socialization and interaction, enrichment, lots of love, and the opportunity to connect with a loving, lifelong family. We impose no time limit on this process, giving each cat or kitten the time they need. We emphasize matchmaking throughout our adoption process to ensure the best possible match.
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We'll also keep you updated on Finnick's adoption status with email updates.
