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Kittens and cats in Shawnee, Kansas

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Merriam, KS
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Hi&#44 Im Nick. Im a 3-year-old boy with a soft spirit and a quiet way of moving through the world. I came from a home with lots of other cats&#44 so Im still learning what it feels like to have space of my own and people who want to get to know me.<br/><br/>Right now&#44 I can be a little shy. New places and new faces make me want to tuck myself into a cozy corner until I feel safe again. But if youre patient and willing to go slow&#44 youll start to see me peek out&#44 get curious&#44 and maybe even lean in for gentle affection. Im not the kind of cat who opens up overnight - Im the kind who blossoms with steady kindness and a calm home.<br/><br/>If youre looking for a sweet&#44 quiet companion who just needs someone willing to make the effort to draw him out&#44 Id love the chance to grow with you.
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Tomato

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Merriam, KS
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Hi there... Im Tomato&#44 a 2-year-old girl with a soft heart and a gentle spirit. Im the kind of cat who likes to take life slowly. New places and new people can feel a little overwhelming for me at first&#44 so Ill need someone patient who understands that trust grows one tiny step at a time.<br/><br/>Ive lived with other cats before and do well with calm&#44 respectful feline friends. What Im really hoping for is a quiet&#44 peaceful home where I can feel safe-somewhere without young children or too much noise. Once I settle in&#44 Ill show you my sweet side: quiet companionship&#44 soft blinks&#44 and the joy of watching the world from a cozy spot.<br/><br/>If youre looking for a gentle soul to love and are willing to give me the time I need to blossom&#44 I think we could be a perfect match.
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Nathan

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Merriam, KS
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Hi... Im Nathan. Im a four-year-old boy who grew up in a garage with lots of other cats while a kind person tried to help all of us neighborhood strays. It was a busy place&#44 and I learned to stay a little on the quiet side&#44 watching everything from a safe corner until I felt sure it was okay to come closer.<br/><br/>Im a shy guy at first&#44 but I have a soft heart and a calm spirit. Once I feel comfortable&#44 I enjoy gentle company&#44 slow movements&#44 and a peaceful space where I can relax without any pressure. Loud noises and lots of activity can be overwhelming for me&#44 so Im hoping to find a quiet&#44 steady home where I can settle in at my own pace.<br/><br/>If youre patient&#44 kind&#44 and looking for a sweet&#44 sensitive companion who will blossom with time&#44 Id love the chance to be part of your world.
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Maisey

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Merriam, KS
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Meet Maisey - and yes&#44 Im telling you my story myself.<br/><br/>Im a one-year-old girl with a soft coat&#44 a quiet spirit&#44 and a heart thats still learning how to trust. I grew up in a home with lots of other cats&#44 which means I didnt get much one-on-one attention. Because of that&#44 new people and new places can feel a little overwhelming for me. Im shy at first&#44 and I tend to watch from a safe spot until I feel sure everything is calm and predictable.<br/><br/>What I really need is a peaceful home where I can take my time settling in. Loud noises and fast movements make me nervous&#44 so a place without small children would help me feel safe enough to blossom. With patience&#44 gentle voices&#44 and a cozy corner to call my own&#44 I start to show my sweet side - the slow blinks&#44 the soft purrs&#44 the quiet companionship Ive been saving for someone special.<br/><br/>If youre looking for a tender&#44 sensitive little cat who will reward your patience with trust and affection&#44 I might be your girl. I just need someone who understands that the best relationships grow slowly&#44 and that shy cats like me have a lot of love to give once we feel at home.
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Pepper

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Merriam, KS
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Hi... Im Pepper. Im a four-year-old calico girl with a gentle heart. I lived in a garage with lots of other cats while a kind person did their best to help all of us neighborhood strays. It wasnt the easiest start&#44 but it taught me how to be patient&#44 how to share space&#44 and how to appreciate the small comforts in life.<br/><br/>I can be shy when I first meet someone new. I like to take my time&#44 watch from a safe spot&#44 and make sure everything feels calm. But once I know youre kind&#44 I melt right into gentle pets and quiet company. I dont need much-just a peaceful home&#44 soft voices&#44 and someone who understands that trust grows slowly&#44 like a warm purr building in my chest.<br/><br/>If youre looking for a sweet&#44 sensitive companion who will love you in her own soft&#44 steady way&#44 I think we could be a perfect match.
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Mochi

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Merriam, KS
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Im Mochi - a six-month-old shadow-soft girl with a gentle heart and a quiet way of moving through the world. Im shy at first&#44 the kind of cat who likes to take things slow and learn my surroundings one safe step at a time. But once Ive had a chance to settle in&#44 my sweetness starts to show&#44 and I become a calm&#44 comforting presence in the room.<br/><br/>Ive lived with other cats and even dogs&#44 so I understand how to share a space. What I really need now is a peaceful home where I can acclimate at my own pace - somewhere without small children&#44 where soft voices and patient people help me feel secure.<br/><br/>If youre looking for a tender&#44 thoughtful companion who will quietly bloom with time and kindness&#44 I might be the little black cat meant for you.

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Great Plains SPCA - Merriam Campus

5424 Antioch Drive, Merriam, KS 66202

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Unleashed Pet Rescue & Adoption

5918 Broadmoor, Mission, KS 66202

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No More Homeless Pets KC

Merriam, KS 66202

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Melissa's Second Chances

11015 W 75th Street, Shawnee, KS 66214

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Purrfect Pets

11721 West 95th Street, Inside the Oak Park Mall, Store #140, Overland Park, KS 66214

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Meowy Matchmakers Cat Rescue Inc.

PO Box 1051, Mission, KS 66222

Pet Types: cats

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FMA Animal Hospital

Shaawnee Mission, KS 66205

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Heart of America Humane Society

P. O. Box 12703, Overland Park, KS 66282

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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DivaPets Cat Rescue

15200 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee, KS 66217

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Rainbow Pet Hospital

4468 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66103

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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