Persian kittens & cats in Marshalltown, Iowa

Blackberry is a Persian cat who was recently surrendered to our care. He has a calm, gentle personality but requires a quieter home where he can feel safe, relax, and gradually come out of his shell. Blackberry will need to remain on prescription urinary food for the rest of his life, so any potential adopters should be familiar with his dietary and medical needs. Being a Persian, he also benefits from regular grooming and attentive care, so a household experienced with the breed is preferred. Blackberry has been neutered, is up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, and has tested negative for FIV and FeLV. He is a sweet, loving companion looking for a patient and understanding home where he can thrive.

Blackberry is a Persian cat who was recently surrendered to our care. He has a calm, gentle personality but requires a quieter home where he can feel safe, relax, and gradually come out of his shell. Blackberry will need to remain on prescription urinary food for the rest of his life, so any potential adopters should be familiar with his dietary and medical needs. Being a Persian, he also benefits from regular grooming and attentive care, so a household experienced with the breed is preferred. Blackberry has been neutered, is up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, and has tested negative for FIV and FeLV. He is a sweet, loving companion looking for a patient and understanding home where he can thrive.

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.- Amelia, Shermie and Lulu are a bonded buddies. They will be adopted together as a trio.---- 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: Grey Secondary Color: White Weight: 5.2 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.- Shermie, Lulu and Amelia are a bonded buddies. They will be adopted together as a trio.---- 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 weeks and likely 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 family 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 him 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 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: Silver Weight: 7.2 Age: 6yrs 2mths 4wks

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.---Lulu, Shermie and Amelia are Bonded Buddies. They will be adopted together as a trio.- 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: Silver Weight: 6.9 Age: 2yrs 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.---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

Warwick came to the shelter as a surrender. He’s a super sweet boy who just needs a little time to get to know you and feel comfortable. Once he does, he absolutely loves being pet and cuddled. He enjoys staying close to his people and will happily give hugs and gentle headbutts to show his affection. Warwick is neutered, up to date on vaccines, FIV/FeLV tested, and microchipped. He is also declawed. He’s ready to find a loving, patient home that will let him settle in at his own pace and shower his new family with affection.

Vander is a super sweet cat with a very gentle personality. He came to us with severe matting in his coat, so he had to be shaved to keep him comfortable and healthy. Even with his fresh haircut, his sweet nature shines through and he enjoys attention. Vander has been FIV/FeLV tested, microchipped, neutered, and vaccinated, and he’s ready to find a loving home where he can be spoiled.

Meet Penny! 💛 Penny is a sweet and loving girl who is ready to find her forever home after a rough start in life. She was found abandoned on a farm while pregnant, but thanks to proper care, she is now safe, healthy, and thriving. Penny has an incredibly affectionate personality—she loves attention, enjoys being around people, and will happily soak up all the love you give her. She also has a playful side and enjoys interactive toys and playtime. She is spayed, up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, and has tested negative for FIV and FeLV. Penny would make a wonderful companion for someone looking for a friendly, gentle, and fun-loving cat. Come meet Penny and see if she’s the perfect match for your home!