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American Shorthair kittens & cats in El Cajon, California

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Hime

American Shorthair

Male, Adult
Chula Vista, CA
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Trying to rehome my good boy, he is the most friendliest cuddliest cat you’ll ever meet. He will be 6 on April 28th, I have had him since he was about 8 weeks old. Unfortunately I can no longer keep him as my cat allergy got really bad after my second pregnancy and it has been difficult now on my third. I want him to go to a good home where he will be taken care of and loved.
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Cleo

American Shorthair

Female, Adult
Chula Vista, CA
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Good with kids, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Cleo has been my baby for almost two years now. I originally adopted her from the Louisiana ASPCA and she has traveled with me so many places ever since. Cleo is very independent, loving and intelligent. She is an indoor cat but she loves to sunbathe on my back patio
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Ash

American Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 7 mos
Chula Vista, CA
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Adoptions fee includes neuter at 6 months
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GINNY

American Shorthair

Female, Adult
Santee, CA
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Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Ginny is the sweetest most perfect cat you will ever meet, we took her in when her human sadly passed from covid. Ginny deserves someone that can give her all the attention and pets she needs, preferably that she be the only cat in the house, she gets allong with other cats but sadly she ends up being bullied or taken advantage of. She loves soft blankets, comes for cuddles, doesn't scratch where she is not supposed to and she is very soft. I love her but I think she deserves someone better than us, that can spoil her and be her only focus, my husband has 2 other cats and i have a dog wich chases her and she just stress about. She is a very independent girl wich I identify with, she has never ever go to the bathroom in the wrong place and if there is something wrong with it she will let you know.
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Mister

American Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 11 mos
National City, CA
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Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This gorgeous boy spent his life struggling to survive on the streets of Tijuana, until rescued by Wendy of Tijuana Paws and Whiskers Rescue. He's being listed as a special needs kitty because he is FIV positive, and can only go to a home with no other cats or only other FIV positive cats, as it is a lifelong condition of having a compromised immune system. However, Mister is in good health, and as long as he remains an indoor kitty, he will likely stay perfectly healthy. He is a sweet boy who is still getting used to people being nice to him. He loves being pet, and will allow you to pick him up. He loves people being around him and will cry when he's left alone too long. He is an agile jumper and would probably love a cat tree, but he doesn't have any interest in his scratching post. He is good about using his litterbox. He gets a crushed up vitamin and some probiotic powder in some canned cat food every morning. He is a big, beautiful, magnificent boy, about 12 pounds, with the most gorgeous green eyes. The photos don't really show how beautiful he is. He really needs a patient, experienced cat owner that isn't going to ask too much of him at first, as his playful side is just now starting to show. He's had a terrible life until now and is still figuring things out. I honestly don't know how he would be with dogs or other cats, though I suspect he would probably hide from them. I wouldn't recommend he go to a house with small children. He has been neutered and just needs a microchip. Please contact me directly if you think you can give Mister his forever home. He deserves a happy ending. You can email me at cmiller927@cox.net. Please put "Mister" in the subject line. Thank you for choosing adoption!
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Yuki

American Shorthair

Female, Adult
National City, CA
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Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Her name is Yuki she is a chill cat she loves to eat and sleep and be pet , she is now 4 years old , indoor/ outdoor cat She is not very active and rather loves to hang out on your lap .but she loves to play outside when not sleeping and chase lizards .

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9.3 miles

Helping Paws Rescue MX

Chula Vista, CA 91910

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, reptiles

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11.2 miles

Tijuana Paws and Whiskers Rescue

National City, CA 91950

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

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12.1 miles

SIN FALTA RESCATES ROSARITO

San Diego, CA 92113

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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12.1 miles

SIN FALTA RESCATES ROSARITO

San Diego, CA 92113

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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12.2 miles

South Bay Dog Rescue

San Diego, CA 92173

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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19.4 miles

Animal Advocates of the US - San Diego Chapter

.P.O. Box 262, El Cajon, CA 92122

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

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20.6 miles

Frosted Faces Foundation

1448 Pine St, Ramona, CA 92065

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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26 miles

Wet Noses Rescue

San Diego, CA 92067

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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26 miles

Wet Noses Rescue

San Diego, CA 92067

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26 miles

Wet Noses Rescue

San Diego, CA 92067

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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