Persian kittens & cats in Chariton, Iowa

HOW TO ADOPT: This cat is available for adoption by appointment. To schedule a time to meet this cat, please contact Mary at mmccarroll@arl-iowa.org or Cindy at cgerke@arl-iowa.org.---- This cat came from a situation where he did not get the socialization and handling that cats typically get from a young age. Because of this, he will be fearful in new environments and around new people, and will need months of acclimation time to feel safe in a home - He may never enjoy being picked up or held - he will be a "companion" cat for someone who wants a cat to love and care for and is okay not having an affectionate lap cat- Looking for a patient adopter who will give him extra time to adjust and understand that he will hide at first; that he will need patience when introducing grooming, carriers and veterinary visits; and that a relationship with him will likely be built on trust and routine, rather than physical affection- Has lived with other cats his entire life and may benefit from having a calm, confident feline companion to help him feel more secure and show her the ropes in a home environment- Will do best in a quiet, mature, predictable home with a cat-savvy adopter who understands undersocialized or fearful cats; while progress may be slow, it will be so rewarding to watch this cat open up, build trust with his people and ultimately thrive - Children are not a good fit for this cat, and he will thrive in a mature home in a very calm, predictable, quiet environment - Please plan on starting him in one room of your home and giving him quite a bit of time (possibly months) to become comfortable with that area and with you before allowing him access to larger areas of the home; this process will help set him up for success by not overwhelming himAll adoptable cats and kittens are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations (rabies and FVRCP as appropriate for their age) Primary Color: Black Weight: 7.5 Age: 2yrs 0mths 2wks

HOW TO ADOPT: This cat is available for adoption by appointment. To schedule a time to meet this cat, please contact Mary at mmccarroll@arl-iowa.org or Cindy at cgerke@arl-iowa.org.---Dahlia and Miss Primrose are Bonded Buddies. They will be adopted as a pair.- This cat came from a situation where she did not get the socialization and handling that cats typically get from a young age. Because of this, she will be fearful in new environments and around new people, and will need weeks and likely months of acclimation time to feel safe in a home - She may never enjoy being picked up or held - she will be a "companion" cat for someone who wants a cat to love and care for and is okay not having an affectionate lap cat- Looking for a patient family who will give her extra time to adjust and understand that she will hide at first; that she will need patience when introducing grooming, carriers and veterinary visits; and that a relationship with her will likely be built on trust and routine, rather than physical affection- Has lived with other cats her entire life and may benefit from having a calm, confident feline companion to help her feel more secure and show her the ropes in a home environment- Will do best in a quiet, mature, predictable home with a cat-savvy adopter who understands under socialized or fearful cats; while progress may be slow, it will be so rewarding to watch this cat open up, build trust with her people and ultimately thrive - Children are not a good fit for this cat, and she will thrive in a very calm, predictable, quiet environment - Please plan on starting her in one room of your home and giving her quite a bit of time (possibly months) to become comfortable with that area and with you before allowing her access to larger areas of the home; this process will help set her up for success by not overwhelming herAll adoptable cats and kittens are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations (rabies and FVRCP as appropriate for their age) Primary Color: Grey Secondary Color: White Weight: 4.7 Age: 5yrs 1mths 2wks

HOW TO ADOPT: This cat is available for adoption by appointment. To schedule a time to meet this cat, please contact Mary at mmccarroll@arl-iowa.org or Cindy at cgerke@arl-iowa.org.---Miss Primrose and Dahlia are Bonded Buddies. They will be adopted as a pair.- This cat came from a situation where she did not get the socialization and handling that cats typically get from a young age. Because of this, she will be fearful in new environments and around new people, and will need weeks and likely months of acclimation time to feel safe in a home - She may never enjoy being picked up or held - she will be a "companion" cat for someone who wants a cat to love and care for and is okay not having an affectionate lap cat- Looking for a patient family who will give her extra time to adjust and understand that she will hide at first; that she will need patience when introducing grooming, carriers and veterinary visits; and that a relationship with her will likely be built on trust and routine, rather than physical affection- Has lived with other cats her entire life and may benefit from having a calm, confident feline companion to help her feel more secure and show her the ropes in a home environment- Will do best in a quiet, mature, predictable home with a cat-savvy adopter who understands under socialized or fearful cats; while progress may be slow, it will be so rewarding to watch this cat open up, build trust with her people and ultimately thrive - Children are not a good fit for this cat, and she will thrive in a very calm, predictable, quiet environment - Please plan on starting her in one room of your home and giving her quite a bit of time (possibly months) to become comfortable with that area and with you before allowing her access to larger areas of the home; this process will help set her up for success by not overwhelming herAll adoptable cats and kittens are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations (rabies and FVRCP as appropriate for their age) Primary Color: Grey Secondary Color: White Weight: 4.6 Age: 4yrs 1mths 2wks

HOW TO ADOPT: This cat is available for adoption by appointment. To schedule a time to meet this cat, please contact Mary at mmccarroll@arl-iowa.org or Cindy at cgerke@arl-iowa.org.---- This cat came from a situation where she did not get the socialization and handling that cats typically get from a young age. Because of this, she will be fearful in new environments and around new people, and will likely need months of acclimation time to feel safe in a home - She may never enjoy being picked up or held - she will be a "companion" cat for someone who wants a cat to love and care for and is okay not having an affectionate lap cat- Looking for a patient adopter who will give her extra time to adjust and understand that she will hide at first; that she will need patience when introducing grooming, carriers and veterinary visits; and that a relationship with her will likely be built on trust and routine, rather than physical affection- Has lived with other cats her entire life and may benefit from having a calm, confident feline companion to help her feel more secure and show her the ropes in a home environment- Will do best in a quiet, mature, predictable home with a cat-savvy adopter who understands undersocialized or fearful cats; while progress may be slow, it will be so rewarding to watch this cat open up, build trust with her people and ultimately thrive - Children are not a good fit for this cat, and she will thrive in a mature home in a very calm, predictable, quiet environment - Please plan on starting her in one room of your home and giving her quite a bit of time (possibly months) to become comfortable with that area and with you before allowing her access to larger areas of the home; this process will help set her up for success by not overwhelming herAll adoptable cats and kittens are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations (rabies and FVRCP as appropriate for their age) Primary Color: Silver Weight: 6.04 Age: 3yrs 3mths 0wks

Falkor – 5 Months Old – Fluffy White Heartthrob 🤍 Just like his namesake from The NeverEnding Story, Falkor is a magical little creature — white, fluffy, and absolutely unforgettable. At just 5 months old, Falkor is everything you want in a kitten: playful, curious, and bursting with personality. He has that perfect kitten energy — zooming one minute, then melting into you for attention the next. If you’re looking for a cat who will keep you entertained and then happily soak up all the love you’re willing to give, Falkor is your guy. And let’s talk about that coat… this boy is BEAUTIFUL. Soft, white, and wonderfully fluffy — he looks like he stepped straight out of a storybook. But don’t let the model-good-looks fool you — he’s full of spunk and not afraid to show it! Falkor would thrive in a home ready for kitten fun, playtime, and lots of snuggles. He’s ready to bring a little magic (and a lot of personality) into someone’s life. Ready to meet your luck dragon? ✨ Interested in adopting? Please review all adoption requirements listed on our "Adopt" page, including requirements regarding spay/neuter of current pets, regular veterinary care, and home/landlord checks.

Wilder – 5 Months Old – Fluffy & Sensitive Sweetheart 🤍 Wilder is the soft, gentle soul of the sibling set. Fluffy like his brother Falkor, this little guy has the cutest, sensitive personality — he’s calm, loving, and loves gentle attention. He may be a bit shy at first, but once he knows you, Wilder melts into your arms and soaks up all the cuddles you can give. Playful when he’s in the mood, sweet and snuggly when he’s ready to relax, Wilder is the perfect mix of fun and affection. If you’re looking for a loving, sensitive, and adorably fluffy kitten to shower with love, Wilder is ready to find his forever home and warm your heart every day. 💛 Interested in adopting? Please review all adoption requirements listed on our "Adopt" page, including requirements regarding spay/neuter of current pets, regular veterinary care, and home/landlord checks.