Domestic Shorthair kittens & cats in Forrest City, Arkansas

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Meet Phebe — A Loyal Girl Looking for a Quiet Forever Home ??Hi, my name is Phebe. I was surrendered to the shelter on October 1, 2025 after my person had to go into hospice care. For the past five years, it was just the two of us, and losing my home and my person turned my whole world upside down.When I first arrived, I was scared, confused, and very unhappy about everything changing. It took about two weeks before I felt safe enough to let the staff touch me. With patience and kindness, I finally began to trust again — and now they’ve discovered what a wonderful girl I truly am.I am spayed, up to date on vaccines, and ready for a new start. I need a quiet home with no other dogs or cats, just like I was used to before. I’m independent by nature and not big on affection unless I decide it’s time — but when I choose you, I choose you forever. ??I have a few quirks that make me unique:• I prefer to drink from a running faucet instead of a bowl• I love my Temptations treats in the morning• I’m a dry food only girl — no canned food for me!I may sound a little complicated, but I promise I’m worth it. Once I bond with you, I will be a loyal, loving companion who will always be by your side in my own quiet way.If you understand cats like me — cats with feelings, personalities, and dignity — then you may just be the person I’ve been waiting for.

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This time of year, the shelter sees many sick and injured animals come through our doors—pups and kitties with upper respiratory infections, pneumonia, and even serious orthopedic injuries. If you’re looking for a meaningful gift this holiday season, please consider donating to the West Memphis Animal Shelter’s Veterinary Fund. Your generosity helps animals like me receive lifesaving care the moment we arrive.When I first came in, I was in rough shape with pneumonia and bronchitis. I had a terrible cough, couldn’t smell my food, didn’t want to eat, and I was severely dehydrated. The staff didn’t waste a second—they gave me fluids, placed me near a dehumidifier, and started me on antibiotics right away. Within just a few days, I began to breathe easier—and once I could finally breathe, my appetite returned.Thanks to this care, I graduated from the medical room and moved into Kerry’s office, where I stay warm and cozy in my very own tiny “apartment crate” while I recover.But then my health took a turn again. Further testing revealed that I have FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis)—a severe immune-mediated viral disease caused by a mutation of the common feline coronavirus (FCoV) within a cat’s body. The good news? Today there is an approved, effective treatment available. With medication and monitoring over the next 83 days, I have a real chance at a healthy, happy future. For that, I truly need a loving foster home where I can rest, heal, and be cared for during treatment.If you’d like a gentle, grateful companion to share the holidays with, please come meet me at the shelter. My biggest Christmas wish is to finally go home for the holidays. ??