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Kittens and cats in Melrose, Massachusetts

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Milo

Domestic Longhair

Male, Adult
Melrose, MA
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Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Milo is a handsome, 8-year-old mature adult cat who was originally adopted from the MSPCA. He is a very quiet, independent guy who is looking for a peaceful, low-key home where he can truly feel safe and relax. Milo isn't the type of cat who will demand constant attention or jump into your lap for endless cuddles. Instead, he prefers to spend most of his day tucked away in a cozy spot, sleeping or just chilling. He values his personal space and is highly resistant to being held or receiving excessive touch. However, once Milo learns to trust you, he shows how incredibly loving he can be in the quietest, most rewarding details. He just needs a patient owner who understands boundaries. He did fine adapting to another cat in the past, but because he can get anxious easily with physical touch, introductions must be taken very slowly. Milo deeply deserves a calm, predictable, and quiet environment.
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Tucker and Froggy (Bonded brothers; reduced adoption fee)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Melrose, MA
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Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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My name is Froggy and this is my brother Tucker. Wait, maybe I'm Tucker and this is my brother Froggy. The thing is, we look so much alike, sometimes we can't even tell ourselves apart. We're both brown tabbies, about two years old, both larger than average, and we need a home with someone who will love us. We eat, play and sleep together. It took a while for us to open up in our foster home, but our personalities are shining through. We greet our foster mom at the door when she comes home, and we'll do the same for you if you adopt us. She says our antics are hilarious, especially when we play through the cat tunnel. We'll curl up with you while you watch TV, and at least one of us will probably be on your lap. Our favorite toys are ribbon and strings- knitters beware. When we are left alone, we play tag with the energy of two small tornadoes. We're both friendly and talkative, and Tucker has become quite a Velcro cat. Whoever adopts us will be lucky because we will love you for the rest of our lives. Our adoption fee has even been discounted to facilitate us getting adopted together.We are neutered males and our shots are up to date. We are being fostered in Revere. If you’re interested in adopting us, click the button that says “Ask about me.” It’s just to the right
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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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Beamer

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Melrose, MA
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Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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​My name is Beamer and I am a friendly boy, about a year old. I was rescued in harsh weather as an abandoned stray after the people who meant the world to me moved away and left me outside to fend for myself. I have been adopted twice and returned. The first time was because I was too friendly. I lasted only a day in my adopter's home before she decided I was too much to handle. The second time was for being too playful. My adopters had two other cats and I wanted to play more than they did. When they didn't want to play anymore, I didn't take no for an answer. It took me a while to adapt to my current foster home after the disappointment of being returned twice, but I think I have things figured out here. I'm predisposed to getting along with the other cats here. There are several of them for me to play with and I don't seem to get on any of their nerves, then I curl up with them for a nap. I'm so friendly to people that I climb up their shoulders and nibble on their ears. I'm a true Velcro cat who likes so much attention that I may be a bit too much for one person to handle, I'm full of mischief and like to get into shenanigans. I would do best in a home that had more than one other cat for me to play with and maybe even some kids to pull some string for me to chase. While I'm definitely not at all a mean cat, I like to play a bit rough sometimes, so a family with very small children would probably not be a good match. However, older kids who can handle my rough-house style of play should be OK. I get along well with other cats after being introduced methodically-- my rescuers can certainly give you pointers on that. I have not yet been observed with dogs, but I seem inclined to like everybody once they have gained my trust, so they think I would do well with a cat-friendly dog. One thing's for sure: if you give me love, I'll give you back a thousand times more in return.I have been neutered and my shots are up to date. I have also tested negative for FeLV and FIV. I'm being fostered in Revere. If you're interested in adopting me, click the button that says " Ask about me." Its right down there.
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Elvie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Melrose, MA
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Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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My name is Elvie and I'm a sweet tuxedo girl with a thin "got milk" mustache and beautiful golden eyes. I'm only about eight months old, so I'm still very much a kitten. I lost my home when my human family ran into some hard times. On top of that, there was another cat in the home who used to pick on me. Once I became the only cat in my foster home, I became much more relaxed and friendly. I'm still a bit shy at first, but my human fosters say that I'm a talkative little sweetheart. I love to play and I love to be pet. Because of my history of being intimidated by other cats, I would probably do best as the only cat in my adoptive home. I would do best in an interactive home where I'll 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. I'm very cute and you would have to be out of your mind not to want to adopt me. My foster family is moving soon and they can't keep me after that. They're trying to get me adopted before that happens, so my adoption fee has been reduced. 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 Somerville. If you're interested in adopting me, click the button that says "Ask about me." It's right down there.
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Baby Bushytail

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Young
Melrose, MA
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House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
My name is Baby Bushytail, and I'm a tortoiseshell sweetheart, about a year and a half old. Our foster mom is being nice to us, and I adjusted to her home within a few days, although I haven't quite gotten used to the other cats just yet. She says I'm an affectionate purring machine. The people who rescued me seemed to think I have a little bit of Maine coon in me. I really like being brushed and combed, which is good because I'm a medium haired cat and we medium-haired girls really need that, and I will purr warmly in response. I have an adorable tiny kittenish meow. I wouldn't do well being left unaccompanied for long hours, and I should be adopted into a home where I'll get lots of playtime and attention, but then so should most other cats. I promise I'll be your best friend for life. I'm an easy-going kind of little girl and I would good companion for a first-time adopter.I have been spayed, and my shots are up to date. I have also tested negative for FeLV and FIV. I'm being fostered in Allston. If you're interested in adopting me, click the button that says "Ask about me." 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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Changing Tomorrow Animal Rescue

10492 Lake Vista Cir, Boston, FL 02108

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