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Kittens and cats in Salem, Oregon

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These adorable cats are available for adoption in Salem, Oregon. 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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Chilli

Tabby

Female, Adult
Woodburn, OR
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House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Chilli was found outside my house June 2023 with her 6 kittens. I was able to get 5 of her kittens to new homes in November. However I still have one of her kittens and her, but can only afford her or her kitten. She is more socialized and affectionate than her kitten so I believe she will be able to relocate easier and faster than her boy, so here we are! Chilli is extremely loving, affectionate and playful. She loves to cuddle up to people and just recieve attention and pets, she reminds me more of a dog than a cat when it comes to receiving attention! She is also used to being alone most of the day do to my schedule but would also thrive with someone who would be able to give her more time. She is used to being in her own smallish room when I'm not home, but also runs through the house when I am home. She is very adaptable and I'm sure she will love her new forever home! Also I took her and her kittens to the feral cat coalition to get fixed so she has her right ear tipped slightly.
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Jake

Ragdoll

Male, Adult
Dayton, OR
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Jake is 1/2 rag doll and very sweet and affectionate. He loves dogs and kids and we joke that he is part dog because he loves really rough belly scratches. Jake does okay with other cats but would prefer to be the only cat which is why he needs a new home where he is less stressed. He’s 95% indoors but likes to wander outside on nice days for a bit. We are not asking an adoption fee. This is very hard for us as we love him so much but our older kitty comes first. He comes with a cat litter box.
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Pip

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Monmouth, OR
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Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
This is Pip! She was born 03/01/2023 so she’s one year old. She’s very petite for her age. First two pictures are of her now and the last one was when she was a kitten. My grandparents cat had an accidental litter and she was given to us since they couldn’t find a home because of her fear of people. A couple days after bringing her home we found out we were expecting but wanted to try to work with her anyways. Because of lack of funds we haven’t taken her for a vet visit. We have another cat in our house that she adores and a dog that she tolerates. Since bringing our baby home she’s been incredibly stressed and spends all day hiding. She’s gotten better with people and will walk up for pets now but generally tries to avoid us. Ideally we think she’d do best in a home that’s not so chaotic with a kitty friend. If you had a calm dog that would be ideal. She’s never scratched any furniture, litter box trained, and has the potential with the right person to be a love bug I know it.
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Zelda

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 4 yrs
McMinnville, OR
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
***By appointment only, please inquire through Petfinder, Adopt-A-Pet, Rescueme.org or directly e-mail us at shelter@hbpets.org** Meet Zelda, she is a 4yrs old, medium haired, spayed female. Zelda was with us a year ago, she arrived with her sister and brother. Zelda was adopted very quickly as is a social butterfly, loves humans and children. Her amazing adopters tried for a year to get their resident cat and Zelda to get a long, they tried everything, but after a year it was just clear these two cats would never make peace. Zelda would prefer a home either with no cats or a gentle male cat, she loves dogs who give her space, she loves all humans and children of all ages. Adoption fee $100. *** You don't need an appointment to visit our cats, here is what you need to know: 1. Cats are avaible to visit Thursday-Saturday 10am-4:00pm. 2. Proof of home ownership must be brought with you, i.e a mortgage statement or property tax or home owners insurance 3. If you are a renter, you must have a letter from your landlord stating you can have a cat, pet policy and or pet agreement are not sufficient. 4. Debit/Credit or cash for adoption 5. Cat carrier, we have card board ones for $5 6. You can place a hold on a cat, due to people not returning we will be charging $25 to hold, this will be taken off your adoption fee.
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Zinc

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
McMinnville, OR
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(when grown) -
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Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Zinc, she is a little over 2yrs, spayed female. Zinc was abandoned at our clinic with her 4 teen kittens. Our wonderful clinic jumped into action and had them stay there, as our shelter was full and didn't have space for 5 adult cats. Zinc's babies have all been adopted, but our Zinc remains. When she arrived she was not very social, she hated living with multiple cats and did not really want affection from humans. Now that all her adult kids are gone and she is now sharing space with 2 cats, Agee and Jolene, she has come out of her shell. We have found she loves men, especially one of our amazing volunteers Bob. She would love a quieter home, no dogs and no young children. She likes cats who don't get in her face and close to her age or older and are independent like her. She would love someone patient and that is okay with her being up high, she loves to be up high and watch the room and activities. She just needs someone who is ready to open their heart and give her a chance, are you that person? Reduced adoption fee, Thank you Susan for you kind donation towards Zinc's adoption fee. My adoption fee is $70: This includes spay/neuter, age appropriate vaccines, microchip, dewormer, flea treatment and a 1 pound bag of food they are currently *** You don't need an appointment to visit our cats, here is what you need to know: 1. Cats are avaible to visit Thursday-Saturday 10am-3:30pm. 2. Proof of home ownership must be brought with you, i.e a mortgage statement or property tax or home owners insurance 3. If you are a renter, you must have a letter from your landlord stating you can have a cat, pet policy and or pet agreement are not sufficient. 4. Debit/Credit or cash for adoption 5. Cat carrier, we have card board ones for $5 6. You can place a hold on a cat, due to people not returning we will be charging $25 to hold, this will be taken off your adoption fee.
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Florence Griffith Joyner

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 mos
McMinnville, OR
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
***Available to meet by appointment only, please e-mail us at shelter@hbpets.org or reply on Petfinder, Adopt-A-Pet or rescue.org*** **They are not on site** Bonded pair, Jackie and Florence, would do best being adopted together. While the girls have come so far, they both stay close to each other and sleep together at night*** Meet our track stars, Carl Lewis, Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Florance Griffith Joyner aka Flo-Jo. This 3 litter mates, are all spayed/neutered, approx 8mths old. These three were transfers from another Oregon county shelter, they needed more TLC then they could offer. These three arrived, so scared and shy. We knew they needed our amazing foster mom Amber, so after they finished quarantine and got spayed/neutered they went to Amber's. With Amber's magical ability to be patient and give these kittens exactly what they needed, they have now come aorund and are ready for their new homes. Carl is the social butterfly of the three, the girls are more shy, all three love to play, get affection and occasionally snuggle up with you. They have been aorund cats and children. My adoption fee is $200 for bonded pair ($100 each): This included spay/neuter, age appropriate vaccines, microchip, dewormer, flea treatment and a 1 pound bag of food.

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Oregon Humane Society Salem Campus

4246 Turner Rd. SE, Salem, OR 97317

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Quirky Cats Sanctuaries OR

Keizer, OR 97303

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Ragdoll Rescue NW

Keizer, OR 97303

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Pet Peace of Mind

Salem, OR 97301

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Spring Branch Rescue - Salem Foster

Salem, OR 97301

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Cat Scratch Love

Salem, OR 97301

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Salem Friends of Felines

980 Commercial Street SE, Salem, OR 97302

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Safe Dogs By The River

Salem, OR 97302

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Lucky Love Rescue

PO Box 3724, Salem, OR 97302

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