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Domestic Shorthair kittens & cats in Indian Wells, California

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Crockett

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 mos
Palm Desert, CA
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, Shots are up-to-date,
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Crockett is the most amazing 6 month old kitten! He sustained a spinal injury before coming to us (which we confirmed with X-rays and neurological examination). He is the happiest boy and seems unphased by his challenge even though we express his bladder /colon several times each day:) Please contact us if you are interested in learning more about this very special boy!
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Augustus

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Palm Desert, CA
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Augustus is a kitten that was likely born in March or April 2025. He is rambunctious and wants nothing more than pets from his human and some playtime. He has a zig-zag bend in his tail, but it shows no sign of bothering him. It's just a reflection of his quirky personality! Since Augustus is a pretty mellow guy, he tends to get bullied by other cats so we believe he’d do best as an only cat. He has all shots except rabies (which he can get when he is 6 months old). He is also microchipped & neutered. Call or text us at 760-485-2803 if you have any questions or to schedule a time to meet this sweet kitten.
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Gringo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Palm Desert, CA
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Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
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This is Gringo. He is a house cat and has been litter-box trained. He has been outside in the past and has come back, but that was a long time ago. Later on, he started refusing to be caught and wouldn't listen when it was time to come in. Since then, he’s been kept indoors with cat towers, toys, and open windows with screens. He is an adult cat. I think he is about 12 years old. He has been neutered. It’s unknown if his shots are up to date. He has been sharing his living space with another cat named Sabrina. She was less than a year old when she was first fostered, and she is now about 3. They've been staying with a good friend of mine for a while, buying time so I could try to find a way to avoid separating them. Nina has spent most of life with Gringo, so keeping the two together is highly preferred. While I want to keep them, I can't have animals where I live currently, and my dad and I are both allergic. I truly hope to find them a good home so they don’t have to end
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Xena

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Palm Desert, CA
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House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Xena has a special story, making her way in life, not receiving the care and understanding she needed. She originally belonged to a family with a busy home with children. She was not spayed by the family. She was allowed to go in and out of the house (despite the dangers of outdoor life). Of course, she turned up pregnant and birthed her 4 kittens in the home. When the kittens were 4 weeks old, the family ejected her and 3 of her babies onto the lawn in the middle of summer with no protection, because the babies were still learning to use the litter box, and they didn't want to tolerate this phase. Xena and kittens were fostered together until the kittens were old enough to get spayed and neutered and have all found homes.  Mama Xena is also scheduled to be spayed.  It is now her turn to find a home that will love her unconditionally. We think she's had a hard life, and enjoys the comforts of being in a home receiving love and companionship from people. She shows no interest in returning to a life of running around outside. Xena is a delightful, curious, calm, and affectionate cat. Please complete the link below to be contacted to schedule a meet and greet.   * * * * * Adoption Application here All adoptions include: spay/neuter, FVRCP vaccination (core feline vaccine), rabies vaccination (if old enough), FIV/FeLV test, deworming, microchipping, an initial complimentary veterinary examination at a specified veterinary practice. To help support our mission, we suggest a  donation of: - Kittens  1 year                      $89 - Adult    1 year - 10 years       $75 - Senior 10 years+                    $0 REQUIREMENTS: Unless specifically indicated, INDOOR pets only and NO declawing - all of our cats and kittens use a variety of scratching posts and other scratching devices. Please note, we often get multiple applications for the same cat or kitten. Unless there are over-riding constraints or requirements, e.g., one of a bonded pair, we always give priority to the order in which we receive a completed application (first qualified, first served). ForeverMeow is a 501(c)(3) non-profit cat rescue, registered with the California State Attorney General. ForeverMeow is a certified adoption partner of: Riverside County Department of Animal Services, Petco Foundation, and a Best Friends Network Partner.       Nearly all of our cats & kittens are rescued from Coachella Valley shelters, or to avoid them from entering the shelter. Since 2012, we have rescued over 2,000 cats and kittens.    September 6, 2025, 6:18 pm
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Dandelion

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
La Quinta, CA
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Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Dandelion is a sweet and mellow boy who likes to play and gets along well with other kitties.
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Finley

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
La Quinta, CA
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Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Finley is quite a character! He and his sister had a tough start at life and were bottle fed and raised together by a foster mom. Finley is very active and playful, both with people and with other cats. He needs a few days to get used to other kitties, but then he's fine - he just plays a bit rough at times. He is very affectionate and loves attention from people.

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Domestic Shorthair shelters & rescues in Indian Wells, California

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2.1 miles

Happy Days Animal Haven, Inc.

36917 Cook Street, Suite 102, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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2.3 miles

ForeverMeow

Palm Desert, CA 92260

Pet Types: cats

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3.9 miles

Pretty Good Cat, ResQ

79375 Hwy 111, La Quinta, CA 92253

Pet Types: cats, dogs, small animals

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6.7 miles

Desert Catopia

36101 E5-269 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92203

Pet Types: cats

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7 miles

Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter

72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, CA 92276

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

9.3 miles

Desert Paws Sanctuary

83091 Los Cabos Ave, Coachella, CA 92236

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Shelter

12.2 miles

Palm Springs Animal Shelter

4575 E. Mesquite Avenue, Palm Springs, CA 92264

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Shelter

14.5 miles

Living Free Animal Sanctuary

54250 Keen Camp Road, Mountain Center, CA 92561

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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16.5 miles

Michele's Cats of Tender Loving Critters Animal Rescue

Palm Springs, CA 92262

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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20.7 miles

Kittyland Cat & Kitten Rescue

Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240

Pet Types: cats

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