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Kittens and cats in Melrose, Massachusetts

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Han Solo and Tweety

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Melrose, MA
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Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
My name is Tweety and I'm a 4-year-old tabby girl and I'm posted with my kitten pal Han Solo. I was surrendered by people who never bothered to take me to the vet, so, predictably, I had lots and lots of kittens, then they gave me up with having too many cats as the reason for surrendering me. I never learned what happened to my babies. I like to be around people, but I admit it takes me a while to get used to new ones. Certain behaviors, such as wariness at being approached for petting by hands coming from above, being even more startled than most cats by sudden noises and movements, or guardedness around feet, make my fosters suspect I may have experienced abuse in my past, such as by being struck or kicked, but I'm not telling. I'll admit, I was kind of a mess until Han Solo came around. He's only about two and a half months old and he kind of reminds me of my babies. I didn't like him at first, but it didn't take him long to win me over with sheer cuteness. I'm not as much a mother to him as I am a big sister. We run around and play a lot-- he's the perfect companion for me because I have a lot of energy also. I know I'm bigger than he is, so I'm pretty gentle and I seem to be doing a good job of it. We've become a bonded pair, so neither of us will be adopted without the other.There are a couple of very young children in my foster home. I would probably be OK adopted into a home with older kids but younger ones don't always respect my boundaries. I respond with a swat, but I don't actually try to hurt them. We have been spayed/neutered, our shots are up to date, and we have tested negative for FIV and FeLV. We're being fostered in Charlestown. The total adoption fee for both of us is $325, which is putting us pretty cheap if you ask me. It's a huge discount. If you're interested in adopting us, click the button that says "Ask about us." It's right down there.
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Kiki

Abyssinian

Female, Young
Melrose, MA
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Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Kiki is a beautiful two-year-old Abyssinian, Domestic Shorthair mix. She is fun, intelligent and highly active. Kiki loves acrobatic play, whether it’s chasing a laser light or cat ribbon wand. She is very sweet, especially in the morning and gives lots of head bunts but is not a lap cat. Though she came from a rescue in Florida where she spent time outside, she has been strictly an indoor cat for the past year, where she has shared a home with our dog who she tolerates. She is up-to-date on all her vaccines. Kiki needs a home where she will get a lot of attention and interactive play, preferably with another cat. Sadly, we are too busy of a household and we believe she deserves to have more fun!
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Drake

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Melrose, MA
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(when grown) -
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Drake is a 1 year old cat. He loves being cozy and hiding in blankets etc. he likes ri be pet and snuggled but usually in his terms! He’ll come to you when he wants attention.
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Kramer

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Melrose, MA
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Kramer is a quirky little cat. He’s very curious and loves to hide in bags and boxes. He’s very enjoys being held and snuggled with. He’s a quiet little guy.
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Confetti

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs
Melrose, MA
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Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
My name is Confetti and I'm a sweet girl, only about three years old. I lost my home due to an eviction. I'll admit that I took a while to adjust to my foster home at first, but my foster mom says I've responded very well to proactive Interaction. Once I figured out my foster mom was nice to me, I became much more relaxed and friendly. I purr when I'm pet, and I've even become somewhat of a lap cat. I have a history of doing well with other cats and I don't seem to be bothered by the dog in my foster house. I would do best in an adoptive home as where I get lots of playtime and attention. I would not do well left unaccompanied for long hours. I would be perfectly fine adopted by a first-time adopter sufficiently patient to allow me enough time to figure things out. My adoption fee has been reduced by more than a third to only $145 to get me adopted as soon as possible. I'm a spayed female, my shots are up to date, and I have tested negative for FIV and FeLV. I'm being fostered in Marblehead. If you're interested in adopting me, click the button that says "Ask about me." It's right down there.
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Checkers and Dapple (bonded si

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Melrose, MA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Our names are Checkers and Dapple, and we are a bonded-sister pair, about six-seven months old. We eat, play and sleep together, and we need a home with someone who will love us. Everyone at the vet's office commented on how cute we were. We're a little shy until our trust is earned, then we're over-the-top friendly. We'll curl up with you or on you on the sofa and eventually we'll have you laughing with our shenanigans. We would do best in a home where we'll get lots of playtime and attention. We don't like to be apart from each other for long, and, because we are a bonded pair, we will not be adopted separately. A small discount will apply to get us adopted together. We are easy kittens, suitable for a first-time adopter. We read somewhere that tuxedo cats tend to have the softest fur, and that tells you how smart we are, because most cats can't read at all. Whoever adopts us will be lucky to get such a great pair. We promise to be your devoted companions for the rest of our lives. We have tested negative for FIV and FeLV, and our shots are up to date. We are being fostered in Malden. Our adoption fee has even been discounted by $120 down to only $530 (total) to facilitate us getting adopted together. If you're interested in adopting us, click the button that says "Ask about us." It's right over there.

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Melrose Humane Society

Melrose, MA 02176

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Protection of Animals in Wakefield Society, Inc. (PAWS)

411 Lowell Street, Wakefield, MA 01880

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Kitty Connection

Medford, MA 02155

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Save-A-Heartbeat Kitty Rescue

Revere, MA 02151

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HubCats Chelsea

PO Box 505007, Chelsea, MA 02150

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Happy Tails Pet Rescue

Bradley Street, Somerville, MA 02145

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Black Cat Rescue

PO Box 45036, Somerville, MA 02145

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Saving With Bria Inc.

Peabody, MA 01960

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Souls of Satos - Boston, MA Foster

BOSTON, MA 02114

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