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Zyla

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs 1 mo

Columbus, OH

Color
Orange or Red (Mostly)
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
Zyla is a 7 year-old Domestic Shorthair mix who weighs 11 lbs. She was surrendered to CHA when her owner could no longer care for her. In her previous home, she lived with another cat. Zyla is a lovable, chunky girl who appreciates the finer things in life. She spends most of her day lounging on her bench, but will get up to greet any visitor that stops by. While she can be a little timid, she will still rub up against people for pets. She is just a sweet-natured girl who hopes to find a nice home of her own soon!
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Noodles

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs

Columbus, OH

Color
Black & White or Tuxedo
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
Noodles is a 3 year-old Domestic Shorthair mix who weighs 15 lbs. He was surrendered to CHA when his owner could no longer care for him. Noodles is a chunky boy with piercing eyes. He is on the more mellow side, and enjoys lounging around the room, scratching on the post, and getting attention. Noodles is a friendly, gentle cat who can`t wait to find his new home!
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Honey Baby

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos

Columbus, OH

Color
Gray or Blue
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
Honey Baby is a 3 year-old Domestic Shorthair mix who weighs 6 lbs. She was surrendered to CHA when her owner could no longer care for her. Honey Baby can be a little timid at first, but she warms up very quickly with gentle pets and affection. Once she gets to know you, she is super loving and sweet. Honey Baby likes to find sunny spots to lounge in, and she`s hoping her future home will have some nice cozy spots for her. Come meet Honey Baby today!!
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Madrid

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos

Columbus, OH

Color
All Black
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
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Beau

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 mo

Columbus, OH

Color
All Black
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
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Phoenix

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 mo

Columbus, OH

Color
All Black
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
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Sasha

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos

Columbus, OH

Color
Brown or Chocolate
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
Sasha is a 2 year-old Domestic Shorthair mix who weighs 7 lbs. She arrived at CHA when her owner could no longer care for her. Sasha`s previous owner described her as affectionate and quiet. She lived with another cat, and has also done well with the cats she`s met here at CHA. Sasha is a sweet, independent girl who enjoys exploring the cat room and snuggling up on a cozy blanket. Come meet this cutie today!
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Princess

Domestic Longhair

Female, 10 yrs

Columbus, OH

Color
Brown or Chocolate (Mostly)
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
Princess is looking for a new kingdom to rule over! She is a 10 year-old Domestic Longhair mix who weighs 12 lbs. Princess was surrendered to CHA when her owner could no longer care for her. Her previous owner reported that Princess absolutely loves people. Her favorite place to lounge is in laundry baskets full of clothes, and she also loves scratching posts. In her previous home, Princess lived with other cats and dogs, but preferred to coexist rather than interact. Since being at CHA, Princess has decided that the cat tree is her new favorite spot. She spends her days curled up on her perch, observing the cat room. Stop by CHA today and see if Princess would be a good fit for your family!
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Snow Flurry

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 7 mos

Columbus, OH

Color
Black & White or Tuxedo
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
Snow Flurry is sponsored by Cindy Johnson, a lover of all animals. Snow Flurry is a Sweetheart!Hi, my name is Snow Flurry! I am a 4 year old Domestic Shorthair cat who was brought to CHA as a stray. I am a very affectionate girl who will never say no to ear scratches. Along with being a friendly cat, I am also a bit on the adventurous side and enjoy climbing and exploring new rooms! I`m always purring, and when I`m especially happy I`ll flop to one side and make air biscuits. I`m longing for a forever home that can give me the attention and enrichment that I desire, so if I sound like the perfect match for your family please come to CHA and meet with me today!
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Scarlett

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos

Columbus, OH

Color
Gray or Blue
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
Meet Scarlett! She is a 3 year-old Domestic Shorthair mix who weighs 7 lbs. Scarlett was surrendered to CHA when her owner could no longer care for her. In her previous home, she lived with other cats. Scarlett can be nervous at first, but she warms up with quickly. Once she is comfortable with you, she is a very affectionate cat. Scarlett spends her days napping on her favorite blanket, eating treats, and enjoying gentle chin scratches. Scarlett can`t wait to find her new home!
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Carla

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos

Columbus, OH

Color
Brown or Chocolate (Mostly)
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
Carla is a 7 month-old Domestic Shorthair mix who weighs 6 lbs. She was surrendered to CHA when her owner could no longer care for her. She can be nervous around new people, but is very sweet once she gets to know you. Carla absolutely LOVES other cats. Being around other cats makes Carla feel so much more comfortable. If she has a feline friend, she becomes a confident, curious girl who enjoys exploring the cat room, headbutting people for pets, and scratching at the scratching post. If you have a cat at home that`s looking for a friend, Carla could be the perfect fit for your family!
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Marigold

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo

Columbus, OH

Color
Black (Mostly)
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
Marigold is a 1 year-old Domestic Shorthair mix who weighs 12 lbs. She was found abandoned here at CHA. Although we don`t know much about her history, we know she is a very friendly cat. Marigold was a little nervous when she first got here, but she has really come out of her shell. Her favorite thing to do is perch on the cat tree and observe the world around her. When people walk by, she will nudge them for pets. She has also done well coexisting with the other cats in our cat room. If you are looking for an independent, but loyal companion, come meet Marigold today!
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Adopting a Norwegian Forest Cat

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an Norwegian Forest Cat - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

It costs around $75 to $100 to adopt a Norwegian Forest Cat. Conversely, it can be prohibitively expensive to buy a Norwegian Forest Cat from a breeder, somewhere in the $600 to $1,200 range.

The easiest way to adopt a Norwegian Forest Cat would be through a rescue that specializes in Norwegian Forest Cats. A great place to start is by starting a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available Norwegian Forest Cats in your area.

Norwegian Forest Cat fun facts

Fun Facts:

The Norwegian Forest Cat is the real life inspiration behind the legend of the skogkatt (translates to forest cat). The skogkatt was believed to be a "fairy cat" and was beloved by the Norse goddess of love and beauty.

The Norwegian Forest Cat is the national cat of Norway.

Norwegian Forest Cats are undeniably impressive climbers, and can easily stroll down a tree head-first.

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Norwegian Forest Cat Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about Norwegian Forest Cat types to temperament and health issues to popular Norwegian Forest Cat mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.