Pixiebob kittens & cats in Ames, Iowa

My name is Tinker and I am a black & white domestic shorthair. I am a spayed female and I am 1 year and 7 months old. I am here because I was given up by my owner on 05/01/2026 due to the fact I was not a good fit with the children in the home. My owner said I played too rough with them, and would sometimes get carried away and bite/scratch too hard. This can sometimes happen if a kitten does not have a feline playmate, or if children play too rough with a kitten. The child in the home was about 5 years old. My family originally adopted me from the shelter when I was a small kitten. I lived with them for over a year before they had to return me.I am used to staying inside during the day and inside during the night. I am a good kitty who uses the litterbox! I am a high energy cat and I can live with an owner with no prior pet owning experience. I do not have a history of trying to escape the home, but the shelter staff always recommends owners be mindful that I do not accidentally sneak out on their way out the door. I can be good with men, women, and older children. I can be good with other cats, but I do not like living with dogs.My owner described my personality as very loving, active, and playful.

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Staff would describe my personality as: Fun and outgoingWith other cats I am:Good!With dogs I am:Good!With children I am:Good! I have the following special needs:None!All cats are tested for Feline Leukemia and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, and cats over 6 months of age are tested for heartworms. They are also tested for intestinal parasites and receive routine dewormings. Cats are vaccinated against distemper and rabies, receive a flea preventative, are spayed/neutered before adoption, and have a microchip. Adoption fees include the initial automated registration of the microchip at the time of adoption.