Pixiebob kittens & cats in Fishers, Indiana

Venus is a very sweet girl. She was rescued around 8 weeks old in my garage so she comes from a feral upbringing. She does love to play and cuddle when she’s comfortable. She does enjoy being outside. Could be a barn cat with how much she loves to explore. Although, she does like curling up in bed and cuddling at night. Very playful. Would be happy being an only cat but also does just fine with other animals

Lady BugBoy, do I have a story to tell the interviewer lady (IL), as soon as I get back to the shelter! Right now, I have landed in a “pot of jam” foster home! I moved in with my foster mom (FM) on December 26, so I am still getting to know her. I am 13-years, 9-months old, a smallish brown tabby, already spayed and litter box trained. I first arrived at the shelter as a three-month-old kitten. I was adopted on September 19, 2012. The weird thing is, I turned up as a stray cat on November 15, 2025. So where have I been all this time? Who knows? When I arrived the second time, I was fearful, nervous, and stressed by the unfamiliar people and places. However, since being with my FM, I have been gradually opening up to her and showing off my skills at using the litterbox without fail, accepting pets on my head, and getting scratches on my chin. FM believes I am more fearful than I am unfriendly. The secret to succeeding with me is patience and understanding. I no longer hide all the time and even follow her around, sitting at her feet and meowing for her attention. FM told the IL that I am a complete sweetheart, never hissing, swatting, or exhibiting any bad behaviors. I am very adept at grooming, especially my face, which FM says is cute! I have a healthy appetite for all the food I’m given. I especially enjoy crunchy treats when they are tossed near my feet. I have not yet shown lap-cat tendencies, but FM says it’s just a matter of time, love, and patience. Believe me, I am grateful to be back with the HSHC and in my foster home. My future is looking up! 1-1-26

OliverI made it abundantly clear to the interviewer lady (IL) that I am looking for a particular kind of human to adopt me. I realize that my stunning good looks, tangerine-and-snow-colored coat, and overall charm will attract many people. However, my new forever owner must have certain specialized skills to make a perfect match with me. I am closing in on 6-years-old, and tip the scales at 13.2 pounds. My previous owner had me neutered when I was a kitten. He surrendered me to HSHC on December 22, 2025. The reason given was allergies. But I think it was because the 13-year-old child in the home did not pay attention to my clear warning signals that I needed to be left alone. Many cats have the same problem: becoming overstimulated by lengthy petting sessions, being held, being touched in the wrong place, or being picked up. The only ways we can let a human know we’ve reached our limit are to use tail flicking, make “airplane” ears, dilate our pupils, and try to escape as signs of sensory overload. If humans disregard our methods of communication, a cat`s only response is to hiss, swat, or nip. Just because I have a short fuse when it comes to physical attention does not make me a bad cat; it just makes me a sensitive one. Having to constantly communicate this fact creates stress. Speaking of stress, when I first arrived at the HSHC, I clearly communicated my stress at being medically evaluated. Testing revealed I had crystals in my urine. I have been placed on a C/D prescription diet to promote better urinary health. I feel so much better now. The first few times the IL came to see me, I was not interested in speaking with her. However, today, 3-17-26, I approached her, gave her a head butt, rubbed against her hand and face, and began purring. Then I ate some of my food while she petted my head, chin, and neck. When she told me I was such a sweet boy, I knew she understood my personality. After reading my tail flicks when she stroked me down my back, she closed the door and stepped away. I have had adoption showings with different people and ages. Kids 14 and 15 have been successful in meeting me. I have been affectionate, solicited pets, and enjoyed playing with string toys. If you are an experienced cat owner and fluent in feline communication, the HSHC has important information to share to help make my transition to your home successful. 3-17-26