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Domestic Shorthair kittens & cats in Shelby, North Carolina

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Valerie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos
Gastonia, NC
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Valerie is 2 - 3 years old; we are not sure. She was found outside in a cat colony where a rescue group was feeding. But Valerie was very tame and affectionate. Her foster family describes her as the sweetest, most loving cat. She loves to be picked up and rubs her head against your neck. She is living with other cats in her foster home and would probably prefer a more calm environment. She wants all of the attention from her humans. She did test positive for feline FIV but negative for leukemia. She can live as long as cats which do not have the disease (please check online), cannot spread to to other pets unless there is a deep bite (not spread through grooming, sharing food, water or litter boxes) and cannot spread to humans.
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Butterscotch

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 4 mos
Gastonia, NC
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Good with kids, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Butterscotch is a big orange male cat who was found as a stray. A local homeowner was feeding him but he was looking ragged. So he went to the vet and was treated for an upper respiratory condition. He has also been neutered and received his vaccines. He is a playful and sweet boy (like most orange male cats) and is enjoying feeling better and eating regularly. He would love to be your indoor cat. The homeowner would keep him but his other cat is very territorial and doesn't want a housemate.
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Brixxie and Moonpie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Gastonia, NC
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Good with kids, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Brixxie is about 2 years old. She has a white bib, white front legs, a cute white mustache and beautiful golden/green eyes. Moonpie is her daughter, and she is 11 months old. She has a white bib and striking green eyes. They both have sleek, shiny fur. They love to be together, and their foster mom is dreaming of them going to the same new home. You will never feel guilty if you have to leave them to go to that pesky job. They will always keep each other entertained.
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Posey

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Gastonia, NC
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(when grown) -
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Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Posey, approximately 1 year old, was rescued after she injured her paw. Her leg became infected and could not be saved. So Posey is a very special girl missing her left front leg, sometimes known as a "tripod". But Posey is not disabled. She can do everything another cat can do; nothing slows her down. She is very sweet and affectionate. She will sleep with you all night. She loves belly rubs and to lie with her feet in the air. Sometimes she makes biscuits in the air. Some might think Posey is defective, but we think she is perfect. She is ready for her forever home. You can see a short video of Posey by following this link to Petfinder.com: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/posey-71239163/nc/gastonia/animal-league-of-gaston-county-dba-the-gaston-low-cost-spay-neuter-clinic-nc1133/ Contact Nancy Foltz at NEFoltz@Yahoo.com or 704-616-4904 for more information and/or an adoption application.
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GiGi

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs
Gastonia, NC
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(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
GiGi is approximately 3 years old and weighs about 12 lbs. She does well with dogs and other cats. She loves to be petted and will sleep with her foster family if allowed to. She doesn't like to be picked up but will sit on the couch with you and allow you to pet her for hours. She would fit into any household if it is not too rowdy. Her eyes are either green or golden depending upon the light. She is not spayed yet, but has an appointment.
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Reese

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Gastonia, NC
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Good with kids, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Reese's mother was hardly more than a kitten herself when he was born on 11/29/23. She did not know how to take care of him, so Reese was bottle fed since he was less than a day old. He has done so well! He is playful, affectionate and funny. He gets along with all of the other cats in his foster household. They mother and spoil him. Reese is getting neutered on April 25 and he will be ready for his new home with all of his vet services, including microchip. Let your family have a great summer with a new kitten to love!

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Pixie

American Shorthair

Female, Young
Shelby, NC
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House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
She showed up at our house meowing and hungry at approximately 5 months old. She was hunting to survive. I started feeding her and she was friendly but cautious. I made her a cat house outside and it was cold but she did well. We have 3 male cats inside and she had no vaccinations nor had been dewormed. I got her rabies vaccination and got her in to have her tested for feline hiv and spade, vaccinations, de-wormed and flea treatment. We have her inside and she is adjusting well from being an abandoned kitten outside. She does chase the male cats. She was pregnant when she was spayed 4 weeks ago. So it may be left over hormones. I would say starting out she needs to be an only cat. She is a cat that likes to purr and talk.She is a small framed cat with beautiful markings. Her stomach fur is growing in good from the surgery. I have thought long and hard about rehoming her and it's not easy. It has been a tough decision. She will be a great addition.
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Trouble and Rue

American Shorthair

Female, Young
Shelby, NC
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(when grown) -
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House-trained,
Story
Adoption fee can be negotiated. Trouble and Rue come from the same litter and I am trying my best to keep them together. I don't have the funds to take care of them at the time but they are both very sweet and loving. They might take some time to warm up to you as many animals do. They are a little over a year old and still very playful when they choose to be. Rue has some balding around her tail currently but we aren't sure what from. Also despite Troubles name she really doesn't cause any trouble. They both deserve to go to a loving home with someone who has plenty of time and money for them.

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Domestic Shorthair shelters & rescues in Shelby, North Carolina

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Cleveland County Animal Services

1601 Airport Rd, Shelby, NC 28150

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Cleveland County Animal Services

1601 Airport Rd, Shelby, NC 28150

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3.5 miles

Cleveland County Animal Services

1601 Airport Rd, Shelby, NC 28150

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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3.5 miles

Cleveland County Animal Services

1601 Airport Rd, Shelby, NC 28150

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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3.5 miles

Cleveland County Animal Services

1601 Airport Rd, Shelby, NC 28150

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Shelter

3.5 miles

Cleveland County Animal Services

1601 Airport Rd, Shelby, NC 28150

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Shelter

3.5 miles

Cleveland County Animal Services

1601 Airport Rd, Shelby, NC 28150

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Shelter

3.5 miles

Cleveland County Animal Services

1601 Airport Rd, Shelby, NC 28150

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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18 miles

Animal League of Gaston County

425 W. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28052

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18 miles

Animal League of Gaston County

425 W. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28052

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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