Domestic Shorthair kittens & cats in Butler, Pennsylvania

Meet Chippy! Chippy has been through a lot in her short life - after coming to TCR as a kitten she was diagnosed with FIP (feline infectious peritonitis), and FeLV (feline leukemia). Because she has endured so much medically through her FIP journey, she is still a little shy. She would do best with a confident FeLV+ cat buddy in her forever home to help her adjust and feel comfortable. Despite Chippy's history, she has always remained the sweetest little girl. She would even give her foster mom kisses after her FIP injections. She and her foster friend Misfit (also FeLV+) have become pretty close over the past couple of months - they would LOVE to be adopted together. They chase each other around the room and wrestle. Chippy also loves catnip toys, laying on top of her donut/tunnel cat bed, wand toys, and other chase toys. She also enjoys looking out the window and cuddling up in a blanket. Chippy does not prefer to be held but can be handled easily. She will approach her humans and welcomes pets during wet food time. She LOVES her wet food and churu treats! Chippy would probably do okay in a home with older, quiet/calm, children and a calmer, cat savvy dog. She does not seem to mind her foster mom’s small, older dog. Chippy is about 1.5 years old. She has been spayed, dewormed, flea treated, vaccinated, and has tested FIV- and FeLV+ (progressive). This chronic illness doesn't currently affect Chippy's daily life much; however, the FeLV virus may eventually affect her health and lifespan, as FeLV impairs the cat's immune system. Becoming established with a vet supportive of treating an FeLV+ cat, controlling secondary infections, and treating other illnesses as they arise is essential to maintaining an FeLV+ kitty. Are you Chippy’s person who is going to love and spoil her, no matter what life throws at her next? Please apply to adopt this sweet and deserving kitty today.

Look but don’t touch. This is Turtle (Cheesecake), who isn’t quite as sweet as her face and name may imply. Turtle was acquired from a previous elderly owner/semi-hoarding situation which makes her aloof and wary of humans. She will trot after you from room to room but likes to keep her distance. She is also unfortunately a massive coward who will run and hide if you look at her too long. Turtle has some interest in humans and she often rubs her scent against objects that were just used. In very rare instances she will sleep at your feet (or on your butt) but if you so much as breathe, away she goes again. Turtle would do best with someone that respects her boundaries and waits for her to come out of her shell. She would prefer an adult only home or a home with older children who ignore her. Otherwise she’s a very energetic girl who loves to play with scratchers and felt toys... by herself. She also loves high places and window watching all the intruders outside her home. Some of her other favorite things include: soft armchairs, tent beds, Churus, giving you the stink eye, Churus, when you finally leave HER house, napping in the sun, rolling in catnip, Churus, and scowling at you. Turtle has spent some time in foster care soaking up the (lack of?) attention and has done well being a solo cat, but she also does well with other respectful kitties, with slow and proper introductions. She is estimated to be about three years old and would be a good project cat for a kind cat-lover with lots of patience. She has been spayed, dewormed, flea treated, microchipped, vaccinated, and has tested FIV/FeLV-. If you want a cute but mischievous cat, perhaps Turtle (Cheesecake) could be your girl?

Do you love watching videos of cats chirping? Adopt Hollywood and you won’t have to anymore because she is the queen of chirping! Not only does she chirp at the birds outside, but if the phone rings or her foster mom sneezes or opens a can, Holly turns on the akkakakakakka. Holly and family came to TCR when a sweet woman found them living in her neighbor's wood pile. Holly has come a long way during her time in foster but is still a little more on shy side. Holly does best in a quiet and predictable setting with another calm, chill cat to help her cat. Since Holly can still be quite shy, she will need a patient adopter who will start her in one room and is willing to give her time to warm up and move at her own pace. She loves her dinnertime routine. She greets her foster mom at the door, rubs all over her legs and meows for her food. Food is the way to Holly’s heart - especially churu treats. She likes being petted while she eats her wet food and we can guarantee that she has the softest fur you have ever touched. Holly is very playful and loves playing with the wand toy, laser pointer and other chase toys. She's also an avid bird watcher and snoozer. Holly would do best in a home with all adults or a home with cat savvy, respectful kids. She is about two years old and has been spayed, dewormed, flea treated, microchipped, vaccinated, and has tested FIV/FeLV-. If you are looking for a beautiful and sweet but shy kitty, apply for Holly today! **Please note: Hollywood was exposed to a cat in foster that initially tested FeLV negative, then later tested FeLV positive. Holly has tested FeLV- on IDEXX snap and PCR testing here at TCR. She has also been vaccinated against FeLV. To be extra cautious, her future adopters may want to consider having her retested in the future, and/or having any resident cats FeLV vaccinated.

It’s finally time to meet Arthur! Arthur was part of the MCM kitten crew from Penn Hills. His four brothers, step dad, and mom have all found great homes, but Arthur was a little more hesitant than the rest of his family. He had quite the attitude as a baby! As he’s gotten a little older, Arthur has become very adventurous and a lot more social. He still doesn’t prefer pets or cuddles, but he loves to hang out and play with his foster siblings. He even follows his foster mom around the house, getting up on the couch or bed with her while she works or reads. He runs down the stairs when his foster parents gets home and likes to be a part of everything that goes on in the house - yet he stays just out of reach of being touched! Arthur will definitely need to go to a home with an outgoing cat friend or be adopted with another social butterfly from Trash Cat! He loves to play and is great with any other cat he’s met. However, he can also be very chill and relaxed and he cuddles a lot with his foster siblings. He loves treats and wet food. He will need to go home with someone who understands that he may never be a lap cat, and it may take him several weeks or even months to settle into his new routine. For this reason, we think he would be best in a home with adults only, or older kids who won’t get their feelings hurt by his disinterest in being handled! Arthur is about 1.5 years old. He is neutered, dewormed, flea treated, vaccinated, and has tested FIV/FeLV-. Are you willing to work with a cat who needs a little extra love? Please apply to adopt Arthur today!

Do you like puzzles? If you're up for a challenge, you may be interested in Anise. Anise came to Trash Cat Rescue from an outdoor colony, very thin and small. She was so tiny that we thought she was a kitten at first, until the vet noted that she already had her adult teeth! Anise was terrified to be indoors at first, but we didn't want to put her back outside given her condition - she simply wasn't thriving and we feared she wouldn't make it out there! It took a long time to build her trust (and lots of treats/gentle pets with a backscratcher), but one day Anise decided to head bump the backscratcher, then allow pets while eating... and the rest is history. She is still suspicious by nature and still considers being naughty sometimes (aka giving you a nip or swat while you are petting her), but she has truly come such a long way! Anise enjoys other cats and is usually one of the first cats out and about in the foster room to greet her foster family, especially at mealtimes. She is curious and likes to be involved. She can often be found rubbing up against whatever object is nearby (but usually just out of reach). If something makes her uncomfortable, she will retreat back to her safe space in the cat tree. She would do best with an adopter who can read her body language and give her space when she needs it. She tolerates petting and handling for short periods of time if she trusts you, but she is still getting acclimated to longer attention sessions. Anise would likely do best in an adult-only home, where there is at least one other friendly cat to help show her the ropes. Anise is estimated to be about a year old. She has been spayed, dewormed, flea treated, microchipped, vaccinated, and has tested FIV/FeLV-. Are you looking for a project for the winter... with lots of personality? Consider Anise!

Who's the strongest critter at TCR? Newly adoptable Sandy Cheeks, that’s who! Sandy Cheeks and 19 of her family members came to TCR when their owner was looking for help finding homes for some of her cats that she rescued from the streets near her home. Sandy Cheeks is a sweet vocal girl who’s a little shy and hidey at first. However, with some time and patience, she becomes an affectionate sweetie always chirping for butt pets and playtime. She loves curling up on soft surfaces, chewing and kicking toys, and a churu treat. Don’t let her shyness fool you, she’s a strong hunter who is serious about play and likes chasing her foster sister around. Sandy Cheeks enjoys the company of others, so ideally she would be adopted to a home with another pet. She can be skittish with loud sounds and sudden movements, so hyper dogs may not be the best fit, but we think she will do well with other cats, chill dogs, and kiddos with proper introduction. Sandy Cheeks is approximately 1.5 years old, spayed, microchipped, vaccinated, FIV/FELV tested negative, dewormed, and flea treated. If this cutie sounds like a match for you, apply for her today!