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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.
Photo of Stormy (Reduced adoption fee)

Stormy (Reduced adoption fee)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Melrose, MA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
My name is Stormy and I'm a sweet girl about 2 years old. I once belonged to someone who fell on hard times and had to move back in with her parents. Unfortunately, her parents did not allow her to keep me, so I had to be kept outside in a rabbit hutch until she connected with someone in animal rescue. I was very frightened having to stay out there in a cage!  I am now safe with a foster. My foster mom says that I am a sweet, cute cat and I'm inclined to agree.  I'm a curious girl and I like to explore places, even if I've explored them before. I spend a lot of my time purring and cuddling because I have a lot of love to give.  I wouldn't do well being left unaccompanied for long hours, though. I should 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 girl and I would be a good companion for a first-time adopter.I'm about two years old. 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 Wellesley. My adoption fee has been reduced by $30. If you're interested in adopting me,  If you're interested in adopting me, Click the button that says "Ask About Me." It's right over there.
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Kiki

Abyssinian

Female, Young
Melrose, MA
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(when grown) -
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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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Baby Bushytail

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Young
Melrose, MA
Size
(when grown) -
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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.
Photo of Lottie (Reduced adoption fee)

Lottie (Reduced adoption fee)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Melrose, MA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
My name is Lottie and I'm a sweet brown-tabby girl, about 2 years old. I once belonged to someone who fell on hard times and couldn't keep me.  I was very frightened at first, but my warm personality couldn't help but emerge once I figured out that my fosters were nice to me. My foster mom says that I am a very sweet and curious girl, easy to warm up to people once I get to know them.  I love cuddling at night or curling up next to her while she works. I'm very fond of windows and playing with string.  While I'm not a big fan of other cats, I wouldn't do well being left unaccompanied for long hours. I should 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 girl and I would be a good companion for a first-time adopter.I'm about two years old. 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 the Boston University area. My adoption fee has been reduced by $30. If you're interested in adopting me, click the button that says "Ask about me." It's right over there.
Photo of Milano and Verona (bonded pair, reduced adoption fee)

Milano and Verona (bonded pair, reduced adoption fee)

Maine Coon

Female, Kitten
Melrose, MA
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Our names are Napoli and Verona, and we are a bonded-sister pair, about 4 1/2 months old. We are fluffier than most kittens, so the vet thinks that we have some Maine coon in us. We eat, play and sleep together, and we need a home with someone who will love us. We are over-the-top friendly. We even purred at the vet's office when we got our shots, and everyone commented on how cute we were. One minute we'll groom each other, the next minute we'll wrestle with each other, then the next minute will curl up with each other for a nap. You know those aloof cats who take a while to warm up to people? Well, that's not us! We'll curl up with you or on you on the sofa and eventually we'll have you laughing with our antics. We even get along with the small dog in our foster home. 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 discount will apply to get us adopted together. We are easy kittens, suitable for a first-time adopter. We promise to be your devoted best friends for the rest of our lives.We're spayed females. We have tested negative for FIV and FeLV, and our shots are up to date. We are being fostered in Melrose. Our adoption fee has even been discounted by $110 down to facilitate us getting adopted together. If you're interested in adopting us, click the button that says "Ask about us." It's right down 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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