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Domestic Shorthair kittens & cats in Frederick, Maryland

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Athena

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 yrs 1 mo
FREDERICK, MD
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Athena is a sweet, gentle, affectionate, playful cat. She loves to curl up on her foster mom's lap and will purr her heart out in contentment. When not snuggling, she'll play with kittenish abandon, stalking, chasing, and pouncing on her toys in a display guaranteed to bring laughter. But things aren't always so easy for Athena. Born to a feral mom living in a cat colony, Athena missed out on full socialization to people as a kitten. Because of this, she's shy with strangers, new things can be scary for her, and she has an easily triggered startle response. But she's also a wonderfully resilient cat who has demonstrated that she can trust and bond to people. She's blossomed into a loving feline companion in her foster home, and her foster mom believes that she can also thrive in a quiet, adult-only forever home. To keep her digestive system healthy, Athena requires a prescription diet, Hill's Biome, which she loves and does very well on. She is six years old, spayed, felv/fiv negative, microchipped, and up to date on vaccinations.
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Dorothy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 13 yrs
FREDERICK, MD
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Dorothy is a sweet senior looking for a loving home. She is up to date on her vaccines, has had a recent dental, is spayed, microchipped, and tested negative for felv/fiv. Dorothy has arthritis in her back legs and takes a daily supplement mixed into her food. Dorothy loves people and attention although she is not too fond of other cats. Dorothy is a couch potato and loves nothing more than to curl up next to you on the couch. She loves cardboard cat scratchers and catnip toys.
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Patty

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 16 yrs 2 mos
FREDERICK, MD
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Gentle, sweet senior kitty Patty is looking for a loving home where she can spend her remaining time sitting on laps and getting lots of cuddles. She's an affectionate 15-year-old girl, who despite her age, still enjoys play sessions with her foster mom. Patty has early-stage chronic kidney disease, a common and treatable condition in older cats, that is well managed with prescription food, medication, and subcutaneous fluids, all of which she tolerates very well. Patty is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and FeLV/FIV negative.
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Jimi

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 yrs 6 mos
FREDERICK, MD
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Jimi has been through a lot in his short 6 years of life. In his former home, he was overfed, became obese, and as a result developed diabetes. His owners abandoned him and his brother, Hendrix, on the streets when they moved. Jimi and Hendrix were placed in a FFOCAS foster home, and thanks to the loving care of his foster mom, Jimi's diabetes went into remission. But sadly, he recently lost his brother and best friend Hendrix, who also had been overfed and became obese, and developed a fatal illness directly related to obesity. Jimi is at a healthy weight, his diabetes is in remission, but now he is adjusting to life without his best feline friend. This super affectionate boy, who greets everyone he meets with purrs and head bunts, needs a special someone or family who can help him recover from the loss of his brother. If you've got lots of love to give and are looking for a cat who will return that love in spades, Jimi is waiting for you.
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Mabel

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 9 mos
FREDERICK, MD
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Mabel is a sweet, playful one-year-old kitty looking for someone to snuggle! This little cat has been through a lot in her young life. She came to us with a hole in the roof of her mouth, and it took three surgeries to successfully close it. But now she's healthy and ready to find her forever home. Mabel's favorite activities include being petted and playing, and when she's given the option of one or the other, she prefers the best of both worlds: batting her toys around, then running over to her foster mom for scratches, then racing back to her toys to play some more, and then doing it all over again. Her favorite toys include anything with a ball or a bell and squeaky mouses, and she's becoming more curious about wand toys. She also loves snacking on a yummy treat, kneading her paws on the closest available human, and being brushed. Mabel adores being with people and greets everyone with chirp-y meows and loud purrs, but when she's alone, she likes napping in her comically oversized dog bed (it'll go to her forever home with her!) and watching the world outside her window from her perch on the cat tree. She's also great at entertaining herself with her toys! Mabel hasn't directly interacted with cats or dogs in her foster home, but she seems very interested in the resident cat in her foster home, and with her easy-going personality, we think she'd do great with other kitties and dogs. Mabel is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and FeLV/FIV negative.
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Inky

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
FREDERICK, MD
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Inky is a sweet boy looking for his forever home! He is approx 5 months old and already neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. His foster is also his finder and was able to take care of getting Inky vetted prior to him coming into our program. He has been with his 4 siblings since he was captured and brought inside at around 8 weeks old. He is FIV/FELV negative and gets along with his siblings well. Inky is not a lap cat but he does enjoy pets and snuggles. He is independent and not particularly bonded to any of his siblings but does play with them and does well with the other adult cats in the home. He would likely do well integrated into a home with another cat with proper introductions. His foster mom says Inky can still be a little cautious so older or cat savvy children would be best. Inky is a great box user and can't wait to find his forever family! If you have any questions about this adorable little cow kitten please reach out!

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Akbar

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
New Market, MD
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Akbar is a sweet 7-year-old boy whom I've owned for the last 4 years. He is snuggly, very vocal, loves to play or just lay the day away in your lap or on top of you however he can manage. Unfortunately, as he and my other male cat age, they are getting along less and less, and Akbar has developed a medical issue that despite diagnostics I have been unable to get to the bottom of and am unable to mitigate the symptoms nor afford more diagnostics. He drinks, eats and urinates excessively (but doesn't have accidents outside the litterbox) and is extremely food obsessed to the point of mild destruction, but was also food obsessed prior to this medical issue developing. He is crafty and a high-jumper, and incredibly stubborn, so definitely needs an adopter who is experienced with cats who will do just about anything for a morsel of food. He doesn't mind dogs (usually runs away or ignores them), would do best if other cats were female, and has never bitten, scratched, or swatted a human.
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Salt

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Mount Airy, MD
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Hi! Meet Salt! Salt is an adorable little tuxedo boy who is dressed to impress! This guy may still be a young but he’s a calm and mellow cat. Don’t get me wrong, he does like to play, but he’s also happy just snuggling and cuddling. He can be just a tad shy at first, but comes out of his shell quickly. He enjoys the company of his sister (Snowflake) and other cats but is content being an only kitty as well. He has very good litter manners and is really great about not destroying the house like most kittens (except when it comes to toilet paper rolls because that temptation is just too much). Please be aware that Salt, like all the Furever Home cats, is FeLV positive. Therefore, he can not live in a household with FeLV negative cats. If you’d like more information about Salt or FeLV, please contact us by calling 301.703.1674 or email FureverHomeMD@gmail.comOctober 25, 2024, 12:13 am
We'll also keep you updated on Snowflake's adoption status with email updates.
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Snowflake

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Mount Airy, MD
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Hi! Meet Snowflake! Snowflake is a gorgeous seal point girl with the softest of fur! And she is just as sweet as she is beautiful. She loves to play but is also happy snuggling and cuddling. She can be just a tad shy at first, but comes out of her shell quickly. She enjoys the company of her brother (Salt) and other cats but is content being an only kitty as well. She has very good litter manners and is really great about not destroying the house like most kittens (except when it comes to toilet paper rolls because that temptation is just too much). Please be aware that Snowflake, like all the Furever Home cats, is FeLV positive. Therefore, she can not live in a household with FeLV negative cats. If you’d like more information about her or FeLV, please contact us by calling 301.703.1674 or email FureverHomeMD@gmail.comOctober 25, 2024, 12:13 am
We'll also keep you updated on Jack's adoption status with email updates.
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Jack

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Mount Airy, MD
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Like all Furever Home cats, Jack is FeLV positive. If you need more information about FeLV, feel free to reach out to us. Meet Jack! This amazing mini-panther is such a sweetheart, and the perfect age. He’s young enough to still love his toys, but old enough so he won’t pull your curtains down and destroy your world. He’s a sweet & cuddly guy who adapts well. He’s very vocal and will have full out conversations with you. He’ll also remind you when you’re late with dinner. He has perfect cat etiquette and uses his litter box. His favorite hobbies include bathing in sunbeams, laying across your shoulders while binging on the Nature Channel, snuggling you in bed and head butting. He may be slightly shy at first, but he warms up quickly. If you have questions about Jack, please email FureverHomeMD@gmail.com or message us on FB through https://www.facebook.com/FureverHomeMDOctober 25, 2024, 12:13 am
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Ziggy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Mount Airy, MD
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Ziggy is the most adorable petite little purrbox! She is a very young adult who loves to snuggle and play. She’s outgoing and curious and adapts well to new situations. She has impeccable kitty litter habits. She’d do well with (respectful) children and laid back dogs. She loves sunshine beams, playing with toys and napping with her humans. She’s an all around purrfect little girl! Like all cats at Furever Home, Ziggy is FeLV positive. She must be either an only cat or in a home with another FeLV positive cat. If you have questions about FeLV or want to know more about Ziggy, call or email: FureverHomeMD@gmail.com 301.703.1674October 25, 2024, 12:13 am
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Milo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Clarksburg, MD
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Good with cats, House-trained,
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He is an incredibly playful little guy who loves to chase toys and explore. While he’s usually quiet, he definitely has a loud personality when it comes to meal times—he’s not shy about letting me know when he’s hungry! He’s Playful, sweet, curious, and affectionate. He does have some training in him for use of litter box and other aspects. He has been dewormed, no shots due to his age. I have toys, liter, and liter box to be given with.

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Below are our newest added Domestic Shorthairs available for adoption in Frederick, Maryland. To see more adoptable Domestic Shorthairs in Frederick, Maryland, use the search tool below to enter specific criteria!
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Sailor

American Shorthair

Male, Young
Frederick, MD
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
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Hi! This is Sailor and he's about 8 months. He is one of the last of 4 litter mates to go home. He is such a sweetheart. Once he loves you he will follow you around like a puppy. Every night he sits at my door asking to come in. He needs someone very loving and attentive. He will literally sleep face to face with you so be prepared! This sweet baby boy is waiting for his forever home!
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Finn

American Shorthair

Male, Adult
Frederick, MD
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Finn is 5 years old. I adopted him when he was about 2 months old. He is bonded to Casper (the gray cat I also have on here). Finn loves to lay by you when you're on the couch. He loves to be pet and spend time with you.
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King Francis

American Shorthair

Male, Adult
Frederick, MD
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
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Meet our lovable cat, Francis. He’s around 10 years old and is searching for a forever home where he can share his warmth and affection. Having spent his entire life with one family, he is incredibly loyal and thrives on being petted and cuddled. If you let him, he’ll be a devoted lap cat, loving every moment of close contact. He’s intelligent, gets along well with other cats and kids, and is great with strangers, quickly making new friends. He uses his litter box well, is not picky about litter type or food, but has one request: he prefers a running water cat fountain, as he won’t drink from a stagnant bowl. His only behavioral issue has been scratching furniture, so finding a suitable scratching post that he likes is essential. This affectionate cat needs a home where he will receive the love and attention he craves or another feline friend to keep him company. If you’re ready for a devoted companion who will shower you with affection, he’s eager to meet you!

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Frederick Friends of Our County Animal Shelter

FREDERICK, MD 21701

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Operation Paws for Homes - MD Chapter

Frederick, MD 21703

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8.1 miles

Frederick County Animal Control

1832 Rosemont Ave, Frederick, MD 21702

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

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8.1 miles

Bourbon County Rescue

1275 W Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21702

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

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10.1 miles

Furever Home

Mount Airy, MD 21771

Pet Types: cats

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17.7 miles

Love A Cat - MD and VA locations

Germantown, MD 20874

Pet Types: cats

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20 miles

Finally Home Animal Rescue, Inc.

P.O. Box 174, Sykesville, MD 21784

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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20.9 miles

Pep's Pals Rescue

Brookeville, MD 20833

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21 miles

Montgomery County SPCA

PO BOX 637, Gaithersburg, MD 20880

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21.6 miles

Key to Lion's Heart Rescue

P.O. Box 5570, Derwood, MD 20855

Pet Types: dogs

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