Kittens and cats in Revere, Massachusetts

Ninety nine is an eight year old cat. She is a lap cat, and she loves people. Whenever I am at home, she is always around me. Due to severe allergies, I would need to rehome her.

Thor will be 6 years old in April. He is extremely gentle, affectionate, and would do well with someone who has a routine he can look forward to(comes home similar times each day, goes out on weekends but at least comes home at night). Thor is independent but has anxiety, however, he warms up very well to people if you allow him to come to you. He is not aggressive and has never hurt any one in my time of having him. He is 14 pounds and on a non-prescription diet of 220kcal/day to lower his weight. He is otherwise healthy and up to date on all vaccinations and routine examinations. Thor was a stray who I fell in love with and decided to keep. I thought I could keep him forever but unfortunately housing and safety issues have arose for both of us and I need to find him a safe space. He is excellent with the litter box and is very disciplined about only clawing his scratching posts. He enjoys toys he can toss around himself and feather dangle wands he can jump up and catch.

To adopt this cat from Black Cat Rescue, please fill out a profile https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston Midnight's journey has been a challenging one; she was attacked by a dog, which left her with nerve damage and incontinence. Her tail had to be amputated, and she was sent to Black Cat Rescue to heal. Despite the hardships she has faced, Midnight has shown remarkable resilience and strength. With the care and support of her foster human, she has made incredible progress. Her incontinence is now manageable with the help of a diaper, and she has adapted to her new circumstances with grace and determination. Midnight is now ready for her next chapter, a loving home where she can receive the care and attention she deserves. She is a sweet and affectionate cat, with a playful spirit that shines bright. She even still likes dogs!! All she needs is a chance to show you the love and joy she has to offer. Please consider opening your heart and home to Midnight. She has so much love to give and is ready to become a cherished member of your family. Together, we can give Midnight the happy ending she deserves. Here's what her foster human has to say about Midnight: How would you describe the cat's general personality? Midnight is very outgoing and active.  She thinks the world is her oyster.  She doesn't hide, even when first entering a space (including the NBC studios). Does the cat enjoy being pet? If yes, on what parts of its body does the cat like to be pet?   Midnight loves being petted.  She often stretches up and puts her legs on my knees when I'm sitting so I can rub her head and ears.     Also, if I rub her backside briskly, just above her tail, she will pee or poop if she has something  ready to go.  Recently, she's been volunteering to stand in the catbox for this, which is really helpful. . Are there any parts of its body that the cat does NOT like being touched?   Don't pet her backside above the tail if you don't want her to pee or poop.  Also, she is such an active cat that she sometimes won't stand still long enough to be petted, but we still get lots of pets in.   Does the cat come on your lap?     Does the cat like to be held? She wants to come up on my lap and she doesn't mind being held, but we are limited by the fact that she may pee or poop on me.  Sometimes I put a cloth on my lap so we can cuddle.  She also likes to climb up on my shoulders when I'm sitting in the kitchen.   Does the cat sleep in your bed?   I'll bet she would if I could let her. Does the cat seek your attention? Does the cat like to play? What are the cat's favorite games and toys? Midnight absolutely loves attention, either from people or other pets and is always up for playing.  She loves her pole toy and anything that she can bat around on the floor.  She also likes batting at Arvid the dog (who doesn't seem to mind). How vocal is the cat? What kinds of sounds does the cat make?   Midnight isn't a big talker and doesn't cry to get through doors, etc. but she has a very cute little meow when she wants to tell me something. Does the cat scratch a scratcher? If no, please explain   Yes, Midnight likes both her cardboard scratcher and to get a long scratch in anytime that she can get to the flat-weave rugs (when she escapes into the livingroom). . Does the cat always use the litter box? If no, please explain. Midnight likes the catbox and will go in and 'pretend' to poop, then scratch around in the litter.  She does occasionally get a poop in the box but as often as not her poops will end up elsewhere.  She doesn't seem to be able to push them out voluntarily without help.     That being said, as I mentioned before, she will poop and pee if I rub her tail end and she is starting to volunteer to do that.  I'm guessing that she is more comfortable with the poops out and appreciates the help.  This is a change from a few months ago when she often wouldn't stand still to have me rub her tail end and make her poop.     I've been making sure she has plenty of time to run around and get exercise on the theory that that will help her to strengthen her back end and perhaps help with the poop coordination.  (She does a lot of running and jumping around now that we've figured out how to poop-proof larger areas of the house. What food and frequency is the cat currently eating? Is the cat picky about food?   I've been feeding Midnight Royal Canin dental food (Dr. Leavey recommended that for another cat to keep weight in line).  I feed about 3/4 cups per day - sometimes I put out more and she seems to self-regulate her intake. What is the cat's favorite treat? Pretty much anything - I give her freeze-dried salmon or any dry cat treats that we have on hand.  She also likes the pate treats. Does the cat ever swat (claws in) at you? If so, under what circumstances?   Midnight likes to play and will swat at me and Arvid for fun.     Has the cat ever scratched (claws out) you?   Midnight rarely scratches but has clawed me when she is very anxious (at the cat event) or when I tried to get her into a diaper when she had already told me no.  That said, she doesn't scratch me or complain even when I have to put her back into her part of the house after an escape to the livingroom. Does the cat ever nip (teeth without breaking skin) you? Has the cat ever bitten you (breaking skin)? No, she hasn't nipped or bitten me. To the best of your knowledge, how does the cat react to new people? Social? Fearful?   Midnight is super friendly with anyone who comes to visit and was either friendly or tolerant with everybody on her outings, except when she'd really had enough at the Boston cat event.  She loves playing with my dog and me and tried to befriend Hugo, my friend's cat who came to stay with us (in his own segregated part of the house)   I think Midnight would love living in a home with other pets, especially if she doesn't recover the ability to reliably use the catbox and so can't sit on laps or sleep with people. Does that cat have any cute/quirky traits that aren’t covered by the previous questions?   As mentioned, Midnight is about the most outgoing, social cat I've ever met.  Also, she is really soft and super plush which isn't really a trait, but makes her very pretty and really enjoyable to pet. In your opinion, what is the best thing about the cat? Why should an adopter choose THIS cat to adopt?   If Midnight could use the catbox reliably, she would be just about perfect.  Only people who don't want a cat who is super friendly and interactive should steer away.   Just a guess, but she might be quite dominant in a multi-cat household - she is not at all shy around other cats. What are the cat's challenges and how have you found to best manage them?   Her challenge is just the obvious one.  We have to cover everything with cloths and pads to manage her pee/poop.     I still hope that she will recover her catbox skills, but she might not.  Things have definitely gotten easier over time, but that is partly because I'm getting better at Midnight-proofing the areas she has access to.  That said, she is offering a glimmer of hope so, fingers crossed! To learn more about adopting this cat in Massachusetts, please visit www.blackcatrescue.com or fill out an Adoption Profile at https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston.  May 2, 2024, 8:24 am

To adopt this cat from Black Cat Rescue, please fill out a profile https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston All about Martini from her foster home!   How would you describe the cat's general personality? Martini  is a sweet old lady who loves sleeping and getting pet. She is very relaxed. She is really affectionate and people-oriented, but super chill at the same time -- she comes to check on me from time to time, and she likes to cuddle up at night, but otherwise she is happy to nap the day away. Does the cat enjoy being pet? Yes! If yes, on what parts of its body does the cat like to be pet? She loves getting scratched on the head and underneath her chin, and she loves getting brushed on her cheeks Are there any parts of its body that the cat does NOT like being touched? I did not discover any particular spots, but she can sometimes get overstimulated. She will gently nip or hiss when she's had enough. Does the cat come on your lap? No, but she often hangs out in the same room or beside me on the couch Does the cat like to be held? No Does the cat sleep in your bed? Yes! She sleeps in my bed every night Does the cat seek your attention? Yes Does the cat like to play? Not particularly -- she'll sometimes kick around a toy for a few seconds but I haven't seen any toys that hold her attention much What are the cat's favorite games and toys? She likes the small catnip fish, and she'll sometimes swat around a toy mouse How vocal is the cat? She's very vocal! What kinds of sounds does the cat make? She has a distinctive scratchy meow, like a rusty door hinge (or maybe a chain smoker?) I call it her "grandma meow". She meows at me a lot in the morning. She also sometimes meows very loudly from the other side of the house -- I will meow back at her and we can go back and forth for a while. She also has the loudest purr I've ever heard -- I can hear her halfway across the room! Does the cat scratch a scratcher? Yes Does the cat always use the litter box? Yes What food and frequency is the cat currently eating? Fancy Feast chicken feast, classic pate What is the cat's favorite treat? She likes Temptations and canned tuna. She really likes salami too but I only give her some once in a while, it's not very healthy Does the cat ever swat (claws in) at you? If so, under what circumstances? She has once or twice, when she was playing with the catnip toy and I reached in to pet her -- she seemed to want to play with my hands Has the cat ever scratched (claws out) you? No Does the cat ever nip (teeth without breaking skin) you? Once or twice Has the cat ever bitten you (breaking skin)? No To the best of your knowledge, how does the cat react to new people? Social? Fearful? She is generally fearful at first and will hide, but she can easily be bribed with Temptations Does that cat have any cute/quirky traits that aren’t covered by the previous questions? She purrs a LOT -- when she sleeps next to me she is constantly purring. She likes to sniff the ground and she will sniff and purr at the same time, so it sounds like a snorting noise.  In your opinion, what is the best thing about the cat? Why should an adopter choose THIS cat to adopt? I would say her super loud purr. I think an adopter should choose  Martini  because she clearly has so much love to give -- she warmed up to me so much in just 2-3 months, and I am sure she will bond with someone wonderfully when she finds her home. What are the cat's challenges and how have you found to best manage them? Martini  needs to take medication for her chronic constipation. It is a liquid med and the important thing is that she takes the entire dose. Giving it to her orally was difficult, but I figured out how to make her accept her food with the meds mixed in by splitting it into 2 daily doses and feeding on a regular schedule. She also should only eat wet food, preferably mixed with a bit of water. It takes a minute or two longer than usual to feed her because the food needs to be mixed each time, but it's totally manageable.    To learn more about adopting this cat in Massachusetts, please visit www.blackcatrescue.com or fill out an Adoption Profile at https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston.  May 2, 2024, 8:24 am

To adopt this cat from Black Cat Rescue, please fill out a profile https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston All about Boots from her foster home! How would you describe the cat's general personality? She is very sweet and affectionate with people. Does the cat enjoy being pet? Yes! She’s loves being pet! If yes, on what parts of its body does the cat like to be pet? All over, but she especially loves chin scratches Are there any parts of its body that the cat does NOT like being touched? She doesn’t like getting her nails clipped. Does the cat come on your lap? No, she’s only done that once or twice. Does the cat like to be held? Yes! My son always picks her up to cuddle. Does the cat sleep in your bed? Yes! That is her preferred mode of sleeping. Does the cat seek your attention? Most definitely. Does the cat like to play? She really likes catnip toys. What are the cat's favorite games and toys? Anything with catnip! How vocal is the cat? She is a vocal gal who lets you know she wants your attention. What kinds of sounds does the cat make? She meows and purrs, but if you try to clip her nails she will hiss and growl. Does the cat scratch a scratcher? Yes Does the cat always use the litter box? Always Does the cat ever swat (claws in) at you? If so, under what circumstances? Never Has the cat ever scratched (claws out) you? Never Does the cat ever nip (teeth without breaking skin) you? No Has the cat ever bitten you (breaking skin)? No To the best of your knowledge, how does the cat react to new people? Social? Fearful? Very social - she LOVES humans. Does that cat have any cute/quirky traits that aren’t covered by the previous questions? She loves to lick you! In your opinion, what is the best thing about the cat? Why should an adopter choose THIS cat to adopt? She is the most affectionate cat we have ever met; she seeks out your attention, and she would be an amazing companion for someone who doesn’t have other animals. What are the cat's challenges and how have you found to best manage them? She absolutely doesn’t get along with cats or dogs. We tried on multiple occasions to introduce her to our resident cats and each time it was a failure. Therefore, we had to keep her in a separate area of the house for the safety of all. To learn more about adopting this cat in Massachusetts, please visit www.blackcatrescue.com or fill out an Adoption Profile at https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston.  May 2, 2024, 8:24 am

To adopt this cat from Black Cat Rescue, please fill out a profile https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston All about Loki and Nova from their foster home! - Nova MUST be sleeping on your chest the whole night. He will actively yell at you to sit or lie down so he can cuddle. -Loki will wait until Nova gets up to run in and steal his spot on your lap or he will just join in. - Loki will paw at someone gently until they lift their blanket so he can crawl in and sleep underneath. - Nova drools when he is happy! He will purr and drool on me when cuddling or going to bed. - Loki and Nova are very talkative and will tell you their side of the story for everything! They are very funny boys who act like they are two years old and definitely keep me on my toes! How would you describe the cat's general personality? Loki is extremely friendly and social. He enjoys being around people and playing with wand toys. He is a fun and talkative kitty. Loki loves to get into mischief wherever he can, he is very curious and can even open doors! Nova is shyer but once he warms up to someone he becomes a velcro kitty. He is always on my lap or my chest when I am sitting, and he is very sweet and needy with his person. Although he is less social than Loki, he is still a well-adapted cat who likes to be around people although not until he trusts them. But once he does, you will have a sweet shadow following you everywhere. Together the boys love to curl up and cuddle! They rarely get into fights unless it is Nova making a dominance display but never anything to cause harm. They go everywhere together Does the cat enjoy being pet? Yes, both If yes, on what parts of its body does the cat like to be pet? They are both comfortable pets all over, but enjoy chins scratches Are there any parts of its body that the cat does NOT like being touched? No, they will even roll over and let you pet their tummies Does the cat come on your lap? Nova definitely loves cuddling and sitting on people Loki prefers to be near you but not usually on the lap Does the cat like to be held? Nova does not mind being held but would rather lay on you Loki does not like being held and will wiggle to get free but never scratches or bites. He doesn’t avoid being picked up either Does the cat sleep in your bed? Nova prefers to sleep in the bed Loki loves to play and knock things over at night but will nap on the bed during the daytime Does the cat seek your attention? Both cats are very social and always actively seek attention  Does the cat like to play? Nova will watch Loki play but is not very into it Loki loves wand toys and will drag it around meowing to play What are the cat's favorite games and toys? Loki loves wand toys How vocal is the cat? Loki will greet people and cry for food or attention but is usually not very loud Nova is quieter but will meow to great you or for attention What kinds of sounds does the cat make? They both meow and make the greeting trilling vocalizations! The only time either of them hissed was at the vacuum but they came out of hiding right after it was put away Does the cat scratch a scratcher? No If no, please explain. Two different types of scratchers were provided but neither were used Does the cat always use the litter box? Yes Does the cat ever swat (claws in) at you? If so, under what circumstances? Never Has the cat ever scratched (claws out) you? Never Does the cat ever nip (teeth without breaking skin) you? Never Has the cat ever bitten you (breaking skin)? Never To the best of your knowledge, how does the cat react to new people? Social? Fearful? Both can be shy at first with Loki warming up faster, but both will eventually come out and greet people Does that cat have any cute/quirky traits that aren’t covered by the previous questions? They both get very happy and will lead you to a carpet where they can flop onto their side so you can pet their bellies! In your opinion, what is the best thing about the cat? Why should an adopter choose THIS cat to adopt? They are so sweet and have no boundaries where they show being uncomfortable (pet them wherever) They are loving and just want to spend their days cuddling, exploring and sleeping! What are the cat's challenges and how have you found to best manage them? Loki is very active at night and likes to knock things off shelves. I just move things off my shelves or close the door and sleep without the cats if he is too active that night. To learn more about adopting this cat in Massachusetts, please visit www.blackcatrescue.com or fill out an Adoption Profile at https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston.  May 2, 2024, 8:24 am