Persian kittens & cats in Nevada, 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.

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 1wks

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 2mths 4wks

Frosty is as soft and sweet. This gentle boy has a calm, loving nature and is always happy to soak up affection from his favorite people. He’s the kind of cat who brings a quiet comfort to any room, content to relax nearby and enjoy your company. Frosty does have a gorgeous long coat that he will need a little help keeping in tip-top shape, so he’s looking for someone who can lend a hand with regular grooming. With a bit of brushing and care, he’ll be looking (and feeling!) his very best. If you’re searching for a kind-hearted companion with a soft soul and an even softer coat, Frosty is ready to melt right into your life. All cats and kittens come spayed and neutered, microchipped and vaccinated. Adoption fees are $50.00 for adult cats and $75.00 for kittens under 6 months old at the time of adoption. Our adoptions are done by approved applications, so you must apply and be approved before being able to meet any of our cats or kittens. To be approved, you can apply in person or online at: https://www.storycountyiowa.gov/1486/Adoption-Application Applications can take a few business days to be approved and you will be emailed with communications regarding your application.

Pam is a lovely senior lady (10+ years old). She is completely blind in one eye and has limited vision in the other, so it’s no surprise that new environments can feel a bit overwhelming at first. She may start off nervous or shy while she takes time to map things out and feel safe. Once she’s settled in, Pam becomes very sweet and affectionate. She enjoys gentle attention and quiet companionship, and she forms a special bond with the people who give her the patience she needs. Pam does a wonderful job caring for her long, beautiful coat—she’s a tidy, low-maintenance girl. She was front declawed by her previous owner. She would do best in a calm, predictable environment where she can relax and feel safe. All cats and kittens come spayed and neutered, microchipped and vaccinated. Adoption fees are $50.00 for adult cats and $75.00 for kittens under 6 months old at the time of adoption. Our adoptions are done by approved applications, so you must apply and be approved before being able to meet any of our cats or kittens. To be approved, you can apply in person or online at: https://www.storycountyiowa.gov/1486/Adoption-Application Applications can take a few business days to be approved and you will be emailed with communications regarding your application.