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Kittens and cats in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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These adorable cats are available for adoption in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. To learn more about each adoptable cat, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
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Tia

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
Durham, NC
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Spayed or Neutered,
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Tia is a striking tortie with varied interests: being adored, watching birds through the window, chasing laser dots, being combed and petted, playing with wand toys, and eating to name a few. She is funny, sweet, and has a mighty purr. Don't let her age fool you: she LOVES to play and sprints at high speed chasing after the laser dot. It took Tia a while to feel comfortable when she came to her foster home, but now -- while not a lap cat -- she wants to be within a few feet of her foster mom almost all the time. She is a wonderful companion who will do best in a calm, settled household without any other pets. To learn more about Tia, visit her website: https://pamassard.wixsite.com/tiathefostercat
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Scout

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Durham, NC
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Spayed or Neutered,
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Scout is a very chatty cat and loves to run around while announcing her presence. She is somewhat skittish, but loves to hang out in the same room as other people. She loves her cat tree, feather toys, her ribbon wand, and most other cat toys but, does not seem to understand cat treadmills. She takes a bit to warm up to you, but is a fairly cuddly cat. Scout can be somewhat skittish around other cats and seems to be afraid of smaller cats and kittens. Scout would be happiest as the only cat in the household. See more pictures of Scout here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/9h5bN8aVhdhJTvJm6
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Cheeto

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 10 mos
Durham, NC
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Spayed or Neutered,
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Sweet, sweet, shy boy... Cheeto enjoys his side jaw being rubbed, snoozing in a sunny spot, and chasing the laser light pointer with his brother Puff.
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Puff

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 10 mos
Durham, NC
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Spayed or Neutered,
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Purr monster! He is his own tug boat, purring along unprompted. He enjoys sitting in the window watching birds, snoozing in a comfy cat bed, and racing after the laser light pointer with his brother Cheeto.
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Carrie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Durham, NC
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Spayed or Neutered,
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Meet Carrie of the Sour Patch kitties. The kitty trio, Pacino, Cash, and Carrie came to IAR from rough beginnings. They were quite spicy and sour earning them the nickname the Sour Patch kitties. And just like the gummies with time, patience, and love, their sourness has turned to sweet. All three love treats, crunchy and squeeze, catnip and silver vine, laser lights, moving play fish and snakes, toy mice, cardboard, and balls and ice on slick surfaces. They enjoy spending their mornings watching the birds take turns at the feeder and the occasional squirrel visit by the porch window. While these three have come a long way from hissing and hiding, they are still a work in progress. They show their love for you in small ways. Like Carrie loves to roll around in your dirty clothes at the end of the day as if it were a pile of catnip. Every morning she will greet you with headbutts and snuggles. Carrie loves to play with her siblings and has the softest fur. She love pretty much any "toy" even if it's just a piece of trash on the floor or the corner of the bathroom rug. Don't even get me started on wand toys (spoiler: I'm obsessed). There is never a dull moment with this trio. From late night hours of collective zoomies, to playing with rubber toys in the tub, to their cute quirkiness like Carrie's passionate meow for morning snuggles in bed. Carrie can be adopted as a single kitty to a home with an existing young, playful kitty. If possible and all three could stay together, your home will have the best of all kitty worlds :) Carrie is a striped brown/gray/black tabby. She has the cutest ear tips and and chunky feet. Carrie will do great in a home with other young cats because of her exuberiant personality. If Carrie is the perfect kitty for you please apply to adopt her!
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Pacino

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Durham, NC
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(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Hi I'm Pacino from the Sour Patch Kitties. The kitty trio, Pacino, Cash, and Carrie came to IAR from rough beginnings. They were quite spicy and sour earning them the nickname the Sour Patch kitties. And just like the gummies with time, patience, and love, their sourness has turned to sweet. All three love treats, crunchy and squeeze, catnip and silver vine, laser lights, moving play fish and snakes, toy mice, cardboard, and balls and ice on slick surfaces. They enjoy spending their mornings watching the birds take turns at the feeder and the occasional squirrel visit by the porch window. Pacino even enjoys bird videos, he hears the chirps and comes running, ears and eyes wide open. While these three have come a long way from hissing and hiding, they are still a work in progress. Since being rescued, Pacino is learning to accept human love. His foster has worked tirelessly with him to help him become the perfect house cat. Pacino is not yet the bold kitty to jump in your lap for a snuggle or even ask for pets, but will arrange himself around you on the couch and purr in the comfort of your presence. He shows his love for you in small ways. Pacino will leave toy gifts on your bed and keep your pillow warm while you are away at work. There is never a dull moment with this trio. From late night hours of collective zoomies, to playing with rubber toys in the tub, to their cute quirkiness like Pacino's four corner dance around your legs in exchange for the wet food in your hand. Pacino loves to play with his siblings Cash and Carrie, chasing tails, and running up and down the hall with a toy mouse in my mouth. He will come close to his foster when she has a crunchy treat or yummy wet food. He is looking for someone who will be patient with him as he continues to socialize with humans. Pacino is Cash's comfort buddy and best go together. If possible and all three siblings could stay together, your home will have the best of all kitty worlds :) If you are the true cat lover who wants to show Pacino the fullness of human love please apply to adopt him. He is a beautiful classic tabby with dark worble pattern, banded tail, and golden eyes like an owl. Pacino is ready to go to his forever home and we hope that home is with you! As Pacino's foster mom, I am more than proud of him. With each day Pacino shows me the true meaning and benefit of unconditional love. He has learned to put down his hiss and pick up his meow and open his heart to my love. I know he will blossom even more in your loving home.

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Petsaver-NC Rescue

Chapel Hill, NC 27517

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Beautiful Together Animal Sanctuary

Chapel Hill, NC 27517

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Love Overboard Kennels

710 W. Rosemary St., Carrboro, NC 27510

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Orange County Animal Services

1601 Eubanks Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

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Cat Tales Rescue NC

431 W. Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

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Carolina Pet Rescue

Durham, NC 27713

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Cats on the Horizon

Durham, NC 27713

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PAWS Rescue Organization

Guess Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278

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Independent Animal Rescue, Inc

PO Box 14232, Durham, NC 27709

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Operation Underdog- NC

Durham, NC 27703

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