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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, 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. 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 a dog. 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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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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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 nine 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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Nicholas

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Senior
Melrose, MA
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Not good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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🐾 Seeking a loving home for a gentle 15-year-old cat named Nicholas We're looking for a very special home for a 15-year-old male cat, Nicholas, who deserves a quiet, comfortable place to enjoy his golden years. 💛 About him: • Sweet, calm, handsome, and affectionate • Loves sunny spots and companionship • Low-energy and easy to care for • Great companion for a quiet home 🏡 Ideal home: • Calm environment (no young kids or high-energy pets) • Someone who appreciates a senior cat’s gentle nature • Perfect for a retiree or someone wanting a relaxed companion 🩺 Health: • In great health • Up to date on vet care • Adopter gets full medical history 📦 What’s included: His food, bed, litter, and favorite items to help him settle in comfortably.
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Titus, Tate, and Trinity

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Melrose, MA
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Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
We're Tate, Titus, and Trinity—three sibling kittens little over two months old—- and honestly, good luck finding a trio cuter than us. We're tiny bundles of energy and sweetness, always playing, exploring, and enjoying each other's company. We get along beautifully with the other cats in our foster home, and we love being petted, curling up on a lap, and discovering new places to investigate. If we may brag a little, were exactly what people hope for in kittens: lively, affectionate, and eager to make friends. Kittens almost always do best when adopted in pairs or into the home of someone who has at least one other cat or cat-friendly dog, and we are no exception: None of us can be the solo animal in our home. Regardless of what combination we're adopted in, we will bring love and laughter to any home that has us. We are easy kittens who would be suitable for first-time adopters. We have been neutered, are current on vaccinations, tested negative for FeLV and FIV, and treated for worms and fleas. We're being fostered in Melrose. A discount will apply for adopting two or more of us, although there is no expectation that anyone will adopt all of us. We wouldn't object if that happened, though! If you're interested in any of us, 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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Black Cat Rescue

PO Box 45036, Somerville, MA 02145

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Happy Tails Pet Rescue

Bradley Street, 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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