Kittens and Cats in Des Moines, IA

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These adorable cats are available for adoption in Des Moines, Iowa. To learn more about each adoptable cat, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.

Luna

Siamese

Female, Young

Urbandale, IA

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Good with kids, Not good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,

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Luna will be 3 years old on April 18th (Birthday 4/18/23). We got Luna as a gift when she was a baby. Luna has her Tetanus shots, is spayed, and declawed (front legs only). She has short greyish/white hair (darker pigments on her face, ears, legs, and tail). She has siamese coloring. She has beautiful blue eyes. She is a vocal cat (even seems to have conversational meows). She is intelligent, affectionate, and loves to be brushed! She prefers a traditional litter box. We bought a litter robot since we go on frequent vacations and trips in the Summer. We also travel for our daughter's sports. She does not like the Litter Robot and won't use it unless we put her in there. This makes travel hard for us as it requires someone to come over and take care of the litter box. She also doesn't like be left alone for longer periods of time. She likes to be near people. She is very sweet and can be timid around loud noises or people she doesn't know. She loves to cuddle at night.

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Oliver

American Shorthair

Male, Kitten

Urbandale, IA

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Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

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Oliver is a high energy kitten. He is a wonderful lover when he has tired out. He loves to play and is able to keep himself entertained for hours. He a beautiful tuxedo kitten!

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Cece

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young

Des Moines, IA

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Spayed or Neutered,

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This cat is part of our Silver Paw Pets program, a foster and adoption program for pets who arrive at the ARL after their owner either passed away or was moved to a care facility where they could not take their pet. If you're interested in adopting this pet, please visit the location it's at or reach out if there is contact info listed above. If you'd like to foster this pet or another Silver Paw Pet, please email Mary at mmccarroll@arl-iowa.org. - Stressed around other cats (happiest as the only feline) This cat has shown signs of overstimulation while in the shelter. Lots of handling, playing with hands, and excessive petting can cause them to overstimulate, which can result in scratching and/or biting. This cat is looking for experienced cat owners who will watch this cat's body language while interacting to note signs of overstimulation (tail waving, fur rippling, dilated pupils, ears turned back and quick body movements) and be willing to respect their boundaries. This cat will also benefit from interactive toys such as wands and ball spinners while playing. We are happy to speak with you more when you visit and can provide post-adoption resources. If you can give this cat mental stimulation, patience and space when they need it, please consider adopting! They would love to be your sidekick and buddy for life!All adoptable cats and kittens are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations (rabies and FVRCP as appropriate for their age) Primary Color: Grey Secondary Color: White Weight: 9.19 Age: 1yrs 7mths 0wks

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Sage

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult

Des Moines, IA

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Spayed or Neutered,

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Miss Kitty

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior

Des Moines, IA

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Spayed or Neutered,

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HOW TO ADOPT: This cat is participating in our Shelter Cat Getaway foster program, which gives cats a vacation from the shelter and lets them enjoy home life while they wait to be adopted. To schedule a time to meet this cat, please contact Mary at mmccarroll@arl-iowa.org ---- Very sweet cat who welcomes attention and wants to be near her humans- Will cuddle up close to you when you sleep- She likes to look out the window to see what is happening outdoors- Her purr is very soft and will start almost the instant you start petting her- Is not a fan of other cats, and will be happiest as your one and only- Young, busy children will likely be too much for her, so she is looking for a more mature home that is calmer - Will be a wonderful friend for a calm, patient person who loves the quiet life just like she does- She will likely be shy when you first bring her home, and will need to be set up in her own quiet room at first, and then gradually allowed to explore the rest of her home at her own pace- She is a cat who will bond closely with her humans, and will be a devoted friend for lifeThis cat can be fearful and may need extra time to adjust to a new home. We've seen good progress here at the ARL, but don't be surprised if it takes several weeks for this cat to become comfortable in a new place. This cat may hide and just observe at first - maybe for quite a while - and that is perfectly normal. Young children are too much for this cat right now, so we are highly recommending a quiet, mature home. We are happy to provide post-adoption resources. If you can give this cat extra time, patience and TLC, please consider adopting! It will be so rewarding to watch them gain confidence and start enjoying all the good things in life!This pet is considered to be in their senior years and may enjoy calmer activities and environments. They may also have medical or behavior needs related to their age. Click here for tips for making a comfortable life for senior pets.All adoptable cats and kittens are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations (rabies and FVRCP as appropriate for their age) Primary Color: Black Weight: 9.94 Age: 11yrs 2mths 3wks

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Yukon Cornelius -- Bonded Buddy With Peppermint

Domestic Longhair

Male, Kitten

Des Moines, IA

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Spayed or Neutered,

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HOW TO ADOPT: This kitten is available for adoption by appointment. To schedule a time to meet this kitten, please email meetme@arl-iowa.org.---Yukon Cornelius and Peppermint are Bonded Buddies; they'll be adopted as a pair - Arrived at the ARL undersocialized and has made great progress in a foster home; looking for a patient family who will give him time to settle in and help him continue to gain confidence- Energetic guy who is full of curiosity- Loves playtime and will happily chase any toys, anytime - Too busy to be held much but seeks out attention and affection; has potential to be snuggle bug!- Loves scritches, pets, and having his cottony medium-length hair brushed - he's a photogenic star! - Would love a quiet home and would likely do well with other cat friendsAll adoptable cats and kittens are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations (rabies and FVRCP as appropriate for their age) Primary Color: Tabby Weight: 4.24 Age: 0yrs 3mths 3wks

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