Persian kittens & cats in Des Moines, 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.---Carebear and Giggles 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 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 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: Black Secondary Color: White Weight: 6 Age: 5yrs 1mths 3wks

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.---Giggles and Carebear 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 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 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: Black Secondary Color: White Weight: 5.64 Age: 2yrs 0mths 1wks

HOW TO ADOPT: This kitten is available for adoption by appointment. To schedule a time to meet her, please email meetme@arl-iowa.org.---- The adoption fee for this kitten is $300 and not eligible for discounts - Was very shy when she arrived at the shelter, but has come out of her shell beautifully while in our care - Loves all cat toys and non-cat toys; her current obsession is stealing Lego pieces - Very affectionate and greets her foster family every morning and follows them everywhere - Enjoys pets, but prefers playing over cuddling - Loves to climb and enjoys jumping on top of her vertical scratcher - Very smart and picks up on routines quickly - Would probably love having a cat friend to play with in her new home All 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: 5.1 Age: 0yrs 5mths 3wks

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.---Carebear and Giggles 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 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 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: Black Secondary Color: White Weight: 6 Age: 5yrs 1mths 3wks

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.---Giggles and Carebear 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 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 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: Black Secondary Color: White Weight: 5.64 Age: 2yrs 0mths 1wks

HOW TO ADOPT: This kitten is available for adoption by appointment. To schedule a time to meet her, please email meetme@arl-iowa.org.---- The adoption fee for this kitten is $300 and not eligible for discounts - Was very shy when she arrived at the shelter, but has come out of her shell beautifully while in our care - Loves all cat toys and non-cat toys; her current obsession is stealing Lego pieces - Very affectionate and greets her foster family every morning and follows them everywhere - Enjoys pets, but prefers playing over cuddling - Loves to climb and enjoys jumping on top of her vertical scratcher - Very smart and picks up on routines quickly - Would probably love having a cat friend to play with in her new home All 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: 5.1 Age: 0yrs 5mths 3wks

HOW TO ADOPT: This cat is available for adoption by appointment. To schedule a time to meet this cat, please email Brian at bmadison@arl-iowa.org.---All adoptable cats and kittens are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations (rabies and FVRCP as appropriate for their age) Primary Color: Orange Weight: 8.8 Age: 1yrs 8mths 1wks

Harmony and Rascal are Bonded Buddies. They'll be adopted as a pair. - Can usually be found right next to her buddy, sometimes grooming him - A little more timid than her buddy - Seems interested in another cat in her foster home, but has only met him briefly All adoptable cats and kittens are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations (rabies and FVRCP as appropriate for their age) Primary Color: White Secondary Color: Tabby Weight: 9.5 Age: 6yrs 1mths 3wks

Brownie arrived at Animal Lifeline with his sister, Bear Paw. He is a shy guy who enjoys a nice quiet environment. Brownie will need an experienced cat owner, as he is FIV+ and has been diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). His heart condition has thrown him into congestive heart failure (CHF). We are searching for a special adopter WHO can give Brownie the hospice care and home he deserves.