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British Shorthair kittens & cats in Riverside, California

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These British Shorthairs are available for adoption close to Riverside, California.
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Thunder

British Shorthair

Male, Young
Mission Viejo, CA
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(when grown) -
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Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Thunder gets the zoomies and loves to tear around your home chasing the imaginary creature that he needs to protect you from. An adorable sweetie who loves to snuggle and play. Need I say more? Thunder has the MOST adorable whiskers, they are spotted! White and black, very unique, never seen spotted whiskers on any kitty before Thunder. He is a handsome boy that has the look of a Panther but without the killer instinct. This guy is truly a lover at heart. He also is halter trained but truly prefers to hang out with you on the computer or couch. Thunder is a little over a year old, healthy, neutered, vaccinated, negative for FELV/FIV, dewormed, flea free and microchipped. To meet this handsome boy, please go to our website SouthernCountiesRescue.org and fill out an adoption questionnaire, click on this link.. https://fs20.formsite.com/SouthernCountiesRescue/Application/index.html Personality traits Friendly, Playful, Smart, Curious, Athletic, Quiet, Independent
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British Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Garden Grove, CA
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Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
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Our cat has gave birth to lovely kittens and we are looking for new home for them! They are very lovely! Please email xxxx@xxxx.x or text (xxx) xxx-xxxx if you are interested. They are in Orange County
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British Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Garden Grove, CA
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(when grown) -
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Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
Our cat has gave birth to lovely kittens and we are looking for new home for them! They are very lovely! Please email xxxx@xxxx.x or text (xxx) xxx-xxxx if you are interested. They are in Orange County

These cats are in Riverside, California too!

Below are our newest added British Shorthairs available for adoption in Riverside, California. To see more adoptable British Shorthairs in Riverside, California, use the search tool below to enter specific criteria!
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Pearl

American Shorthair

Female, Adult
Riverside, CA
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Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Sweet and friendly female cat looking for her forever home! She is not only adorable but also has a heart full of love to share. She enjoys cuddling, playing, and making new friends. If you're looking for a loving feline companion, Pearl might be the perfect match for you. Don't miss the chance to bring this wonderful kitty into your life!
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Lily

American Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 6 mos
Riverside, CA
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Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
DOB 5/1/21 (estimated) Sweet tuxedo girl with a heart of gold! Lily is a social butterfly who plays well with other kitties and loves to be right in the middle of whatever is happening. Her affectionate nature shines through as she adores people and enjoys their company. She has a mellow personality, making her a wonderful companion for quiet moments and cozy cuddles. If you're looking for a loving feline friend who will bring joy to your home, Lily is the perfect match for you!
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Binx 2

Bombay

Male, Young
Riverside, CA
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Good with kids, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Welcome to Act 2 Rescue where you become part of our A2R family! Adoption is an important time in your life and we are grateful to be a part of it. We take pride in offering you a personalized adoption experience with continuing behavioral support as needed. -Mindy Gould, CEO Hi, I’m Binx! I’m a handsome black kitten with a big heart and an even bigger purr! I love being held! Cuddles are my favorite, and I’ll start purring the moment you pick me up. When I’m not snuggled in someone’s arms, you’ll find me playing with my siblings or chasing my favorite toys. I’m curious, sweet, and full of kitten energy, but I always make time for a good nap and some love. If you’re looking for a playful little shadow who will keep you company and shower you with affection, I think we’d make the purrfect pair. I can’t wait to meet you!  I am all ready for my new home or will be soon! Once sterilized, I will have been seen by a veterinarian, had all shots I was able to get when I was sterilized or they checked my sterilization status and microchipped!  All I need now is you! I am currently living in a foster home and am fully litter trained. Act 2 Rescue will even help you make sure I am able to integrate into your human and pet family with their behavioral coaching support during the transition period. I can't wait to meet you so please fill out an application for me today! _______________________________________________________________________  Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.Please be aware we are a small foster based rescue in Riverside, California. Our volunteers often have other jobs/careers as well. We are not a government funded shelter and all of our donations including adoption donations are used to run the rescue and help the animals in our care. Since we are no kill, higher fees for in demand breeds help us cover critical care.  We are always in need of volunteers, donations, and fosters. Please excuse any wait times as we are often inundated with emergencies or short staffed due to the overpopulation crisis. You can learn more about us on our website or follow us here.   Steps 1-2  of the ADOPTION PROCESS must be done before we do OFFICIAL MEET & GREETS or take deposits.  To keep animals healthy,  we limit  foster based meet & greets  to people fully qualified to adopt them.   No animals can be held without a $75 deposit. Deposits cannot be refunded if you change your mind, they are to hold a cat and can result in other adopters being told they cannot adopt. ADOPTION PROCESS: 1.  Application:  Log into our website and complete the adoption application at link below: Applications :  Forms (rescuegroups.org) 2. Virtual Home Check: Once your application is approved, check back if you haven't been scheduled for a virtual home check within 48 hours.  A virtual home check to ensure safety of your residence for your kitty (not perfect cleanliness). You will be told during the visit if you pass.  3. Official meet & greet with your kitty at an adoption event, foster care, or adoption center depending on location of the kitty.   We only have a few  volunteers,  so we apologize at times we fall behind due to high demand of some cats.  5. Sign adoption contract and, if appropriate, foster to adopt clause. 6. Pay adoption fee via zelle using act2rescue@gmail.com (not our phone number) or using cash. We can accept cards at adoption events but the terminal charges fees that are pretty high so it's not the best option.  7. Take your kitty home. Be sure to isolate kitty while they adjust to your home. We may check in from time to time to be sure you do not need any additional support because we love hearing how our kitties are doing. As volunteer staff, happy stories are literally our paycheck.  8. Check out our website https://act2rescue.org for resources, blogs and info on how to best take care of your new kitty. Our professional behavior coach is available via text to assist you with transition as well. We also have a Facebook group to interact with our behavior coach and other kitten care experts, as well as our A2R family like you! ****Please note, we do not have dedicated staff for phone lines so please text instead of calling. If the cat/kitten is listed, they are available. However, they could have pending applications or meet and greets scheduled. Filling out an application and approval does not obligate you to adopt the kitty. If they are not a fit...we have plenty of other kitties for adoption. This kitty has received at least two FVCRP vaccines, rabies if over 4 months, Revolution for fleas/ticks/heartworms/stomach parasites/ear mites, de-wormer, sterilization*, and microchip (you must register for it to work but it's free).  All kitties are given a general wellness check by a veterinarian prior to sterilization.  Deposits: The only way we can hold a kitty is with a non-refundable (if you decide not to adopt within 2 weeks not if we void the adoption) deposit of $75. We reserve the right to void the adoption up until the point the contract is signed. If we cancel the adoption (for kitty health or other issues) we will refund your deposit. If you wait longer than 2 weeks, we cannot hold the kitty due to space constraints. Your deposit could be used on another kitty. If you decide not to adopt at all, any deposit will go to the care of animals rescued with us and may be written off as a donation.   Foster to Adopt: Kittens must be 2 lbs or 8 weeks and fixed to be adopted. This will be noted in the approximate available date. If a kitty is unable to be fixed in a timely manner, they may foster to adopt. This would be all adoption paperwork and donations would be exchanged and the kitten would go home. Adoption paperwork will have a clause that it is not final until animal is sterilized.  Once the sterilization appointment arrives you must bring them in to be sterilized or the animal will have to be returned to the rescue. You may also have them sterilized on your own and show proof to the rescue. Once sterilized the adoption will be complete. We normally do not do these in this manner but due to extreme situations they may arise. Final health checks are done during sterilization. Any unknown health issues would also allow you to choose a different cat.   Failure to comply with sterilization will result in returning the animal to us without refund of donations. Breeds:  We cannot guarantee breed but do our best to identify possible breeds based on their appearancxe and personality. If you DNA test your furry friend, let us know the results. It is fun to see what the kitty actually is and how close our guess is. Please know not all DNA companies test for all breeds and the science is still catching up so it may adjust later to have breeds we saw. We like to know so we can improve our analysis too.   We cannot guarantee health but go to great lengths to have healthy kitties. Kitties do not live in a cattery but in private fosters for this reason.  Snap Testing: We do not test for FELV/FIV in healthy animals as it is often incorrect in animals under 6 months and can be a false positive. False negatives also give a false sense of security. These tests are best done if an animal is unhealthy to determine disease.  https://www.uwsheltermedicine.com/library/resources/why-are-some-shelters-no-longer-testing-all-cats-for-felv-and-fiv November 4, 2025, 12:26 am

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Southern Counties Rescue (Mission Viejo, CA)

Mission Viejo, CA 92692

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