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Munchkin

American Shorthair

Male, Young
Wilmington, DE
Size
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Details
Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
Munchkin is sweet and cuddly but has a little bit of a spicy side to him. In the morning he’ll roll around on his back to show you his belly and will give you some meows He also like car rides he looks out the window while driving and he’ll sit in the dash window I’ve had him since he was a kitten he is 2yrs and 4mnths now approximately

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Micha

American Shorthair

Female, Adult
Wilmington, DE
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Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
We are looking for a loving new home for our 4-year-old black and white domestic shorthair cat. She is spayed, healthy, and has always lived indoors. She has been the only pet in our home and does not do well with other cats or dogs. She is comfortable around babies and young children. We are looking for a responsible adopter who can provide her with a stable, indoor home where she can be the only pet. A small rehoming fee applies to help ensure she goes to a serious home.

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Oso

American Shorthair

Male, Young
Wilmington, DE
Size
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Oso Oso ("Bear" in Spanish) is an incredibly sweet, 9-month-old cat we adopted from the SPCA at 5 months old. True to his name, he is a gentle giant at heart—deeply loving, loyal, and kind. Oso is also highly athletic and playful; he loves chasing toys and spending hours peacefully looking out the window, happily bird-watching. He brings immense joy and a warm, vibrant energy wherever he goes. Our Situation We originally adopted Oso to grow up alongside our infant daughter. Sadly, we recently discovered she has a severe allergy to feline fur and saliva. Because her health must come first, it is with a heavy heart that we must find him a new home. Oso is entirely innocent and deserves a life where he can be a fully integrated family member. His Ideal Home We are seeking an allergy-free home with a kind adopter who will love him as much as we do. He needs someone to give him lots of pets, chin scratches, and toys. If you want a sweet, active companion, Oso is your perfect match.

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Elmo

American Shorthair

Male, Adult
Wilmington, DE
Size
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Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
This loving house cat showed up this winter, and while he has been kept warm and fed, he desperately needs a permanent, indoor-only home. He is currently hurt again and is being caught tonight to stay safely in the garage where he can heal.About Him:Personality: An absolute sweetheart! Affectionate, loving, and a healthy eater.Leash Trained: He will walk on a leash with no problem!Temperament: Clearly a domesticated indoor cat. He is gentle with a fixed feral female cat.Prey Drive: He likes to go after birdies and bunnies, so he must be kept strictly inside.Ideal Home Needed:​Because the current home already has 3 cats, a dog, and 2 ferals, they cannot keep him permanently. He needs a calm, single-pet home ASAP where he can recover safely, stay indoors, and get the love he deserves.​Please reach out immediately if you can foster or adopt this sweet boy and give him a safe, indoor life.

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Leaf (FCID# 05/13/2026 - 21 Brookhaven PS)

American Shorthair

Male, Young
Greenville, DE
Size
(when grown) -
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Leaf – Professional Petting Expert ! Leaf is an adorable little gray tabby boy with the chubbiest cheeks, the cutest pink nose, and long white whiskers that make him impossible to resist. This friendly sweetheart absolutely loves attention and gets completely into being petted — so much so that he’ll wiggle and move his own little head and body around to help you find all his favorite scratch spots. He’s a gentle, affectionate boy who clearly enjoys spending time with people and soaking up every bit of love he can get. With his soft tabby stripes, expressive eyes, and sweet personality, Leaf is the kind of cat who will quickly become your little shadow and best friend. If you’re looking for a cuddly companion who will happily lean into your hand for more pets, Leaf is ready to grow right into your heart. ! Leaf is waiting in our Brookhaven PetSmart adoption center for your visit.  Please stop in and meet this cutie! Please submit our no-obligation Adoption Application for a meet and greet or to adopt:  https://forgottencats.org/adoption-application/.  Not ready to adopt?  Please consider fostering:  https://forgottencats.org/foster-a-cat/.   Thank you!  (Foster:  Trainer)June 8, 2026, 8:53 am

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These American Shorthairs are available for adoption close to Wilmington, Delaware.
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Munchkin

American Shorthair

Male, Young
Wilmington, DE
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
Munchkin is sweet and cuddly but has a little bit of a spicy side to him. In the morning he’ll roll around on his back to show you his belly and will give you some meows He also like car rides he looks out the window while driving and he’ll sit in the dash window I’ve had him since he was a kitten he is 2yrs and 4mnths now approximately

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Micha

American Shorthair

Female, Adult
Wilmington, DE
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
We are looking for a loving new home for our 4-year-old black and white domestic shorthair cat. She is spayed, healthy, and has always lived indoors. She has been the only pet in our home and does not do well with other cats or dogs. She is comfortable around babies and young children. We are looking for a responsible adopter who can provide her with a stable, indoor home where she can be the only pet. A small rehoming fee applies to help ensure she goes to a serious home.

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Oso

American Shorthair

Male, Young
Wilmington, DE
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Oso Oso ("Bear" in Spanish) is an incredibly sweet, 9-month-old cat we adopted from the SPCA at 5 months old. True to his name, he is a gentle giant at heart—deeply loving, loyal, and kind. Oso is also highly athletic and playful; he loves chasing toys and spending hours peacefully looking out the window, happily bird-watching. He brings immense joy and a warm, vibrant energy wherever he goes. Our Situation We originally adopted Oso to grow up alongside our infant daughter. Sadly, we recently discovered she has a severe allergy to feline fur and saliva. Because her health must come first, it is with a heavy heart that we must find him a new home. Oso is entirely innocent and deserves a life where he can be a fully integrated family member. His Ideal Home We are seeking an allergy-free home with a kind adopter who will love him as much as we do. He needs someone to give him lots of pets, chin scratches, and toys. If you want a sweet, active companion, Oso is your perfect match.

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Elmo

American Shorthair

Male, Adult
Wilmington, DE
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
This loving house cat showed up this winter, and while he has been kept warm and fed, he desperately needs a permanent, indoor-only home. He is currently hurt again and is being caught tonight to stay safely in the garage where he can heal.About Him:Personality: An absolute sweetheart! Affectionate, loving, and a healthy eater.Leash Trained: He will walk on a leash with no problem!Temperament: Clearly a domesticated indoor cat. He is gentle with a fixed feral female cat.Prey Drive: He likes to go after birdies and bunnies, so he must be kept strictly inside.Ideal Home Needed:​Because the current home already has 3 cats, a dog, and 2 ferals, they cannot keep him permanently. He needs a calm, single-pet home ASAP where he can recover safely, stay indoors, and get the love he deserves.​Please reach out immediately if you can foster or adopt this sweet boy and give him a safe, indoor life.

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Leaf (FCID# 05/13/2026 - 21 Brookhaven PS)

American Shorthair

Male, Young
Greenville, DE
Size
(when grown) -
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Leaf – Professional Petting Expert ! Leaf is an adorable little gray tabby boy with the chubbiest cheeks, the cutest pink nose, and long white whiskers that make him impossible to resist. This friendly sweetheart absolutely loves attention and gets completely into being petted — so much so that he’ll wiggle and move his own little head and body around to help you find all his favorite scratch spots. He’s a gentle, affectionate boy who clearly enjoys spending time with people and soaking up every bit of love he can get. With his soft tabby stripes, expressive eyes, and sweet personality, Leaf is the kind of cat who will quickly become your little shadow and best friend. If you’re looking for a cuddly companion who will happily lean into your hand for more pets, Leaf is ready to grow right into your heart. ! Leaf is waiting in our Brookhaven PetSmart adoption center for your visit.  Please stop in and meet this cutie! Please submit our no-obligation Adoption Application for a meet and greet or to adopt:  https://forgottencats.org/adoption-application/.  Not ready to adopt?  Please consider fostering:  https://forgottencats.org/foster-a-cat/.   Thank you!  (Foster:  Trainer)June 8, 2026, 8:53 am

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Hades

American Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs
Newark, DE
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
This new friend has just arrived! They have come to us either as a transfer from another shelter, being found as a stray, or have been surrendered to us by their owner. When our friends are new to us, we are typically unsure of their full background, litter box habits, comfort with handling, or experience with other pets or children. Our staff will spend some time reviewing any information provided by previous owners and spend some time with our new friend so that we can better update their biography. If you are interested in adopting this cat, please submit an adoption questionnaire! Our adoption process is on a first-come, best-match basis and we are not able to hold animals. If you are interested in this specific cat but it ends up not being the best fit upon meeting, our adoption counselors will work with you to help find a match! We may require all household members, including children, to come along for the meeting to make sure it's a good fit. If a match is made, we encourage same-day adoptions! Our adoption fees include the animals' spay/neuter, microchip, age-appropriate vaccinations and preventatives, and a small bag of food to get you started.

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American Shorthair shelters & rescues in Wilmington, Delaware

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for American Shorthair kittens in Wilmington, Delaware. Browse these American Shorthair rescues and shelters below.

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Rescue

5.4 miles

Forgotten Cats, Inc.

Greenville, DE 19807

Pet Types: cats

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Shelter

10.2 miles

Humane Animal Partners - Stanton/Christiana

455 Stanton Christiana Road, Newark, DE 19713

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

11.8 miles

Treetops Kitty Cafe

305 W State St, Kennett Square, PA 19348

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

14.5 miles

Hinde's Animal Rescue Team

65 S Pennell Road, Media, PA 19063

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals, rabbits, small animals

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Shelter

17.3 miles

Brandywine Valley SPCA - West Chester

1212 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester, PA 19380

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

24.5 miles

KittenSnatchers

Philadelphia, PA 19148

Pet Types: cats

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Rescue

28.1 miles

Outer Space Animal Rescue

Philadelphia, PA 19133

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

29.4 miles

Here Kitty Kitty Cat Rescue

Philadelphia, PA 19134

Pet Types: cats

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Rescue

29.5 miles

Familiar Hearts Animal Society

Philadelphia, PA 19119

Pet Types: cats, dogs, small animals

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Rescue

30.1 miles

PURR-Philadelphia Urgent Rescue and Relief

2646 Orthodox Street, 1st Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19137

Pet Types: cats

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