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Pippa

American Shorthair

Female, Adult
Eddyville, IA
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
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bonded pair with Louie, have to stay together* Pippa is a spayed, large domestic shorthair weighing about 25 lbs. She came to me with her brother, Louie, at three weeks old as orphaned farm cats. They were bottle fed for several weeks with intentions on releasing them back to the farm. After many failed attempts, they have been inside cats for the past 8 years. Due to size, she struggles to keep herself clean, She has minor kidney issues & is prone to UTI’s. She does great on a special diet. Pippa has been around small children her entire life & tolerates the attention from them. She will remove herself when she has had enough, has never scratched or bit. She loves to snuggle with Louie & dogs, especially large dogs. Pippa has brought our family great joy over the years, we will be extremely sad to see her leave. Her bonded pair, Louie, has been acting out towards our senior cat, where it is no longer safe. I strongly feel that Pippa would not be happy without Louie.
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Louie

American Shorthair

Male, Adult
Eddyville, IA
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
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*bonded pair with Pippa, have to stay together* Louie is a neutered, large domestic shorthair weighing about 22 lbs. He came to me with his sister, Pippa, at three weeks old as orphaned farm cats. They were bottle fed for several weeks with intentions on releasing them back to the farm. After many failed attempts to integrate them back to farm living, they have been inside cats for the past 8 years. Louie has been around small children his entire life and loves the attention from them. He loves snuggles with humans, dogs, and most other cats. Louie has so much love to give and has brought our family much joy over the years. This was not an easy decision to make, however, he has been acting out towards our senior cat, where it is no longer safe for them to be together. He does well with other cats besides our senior, but I feel like he would do best with only Pippa as the other cat in the home.
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Zenji

American Shorthair

Male, Adult
Huxley, IA
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House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Estimated DOB: 9/14/24 Great personality, fun and affectionate. Need to rehome, moving for new job and will be traveling.
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Hopscotch

American Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Des Moines, IA
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Good with cats,
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Meet Hopscotch — the Playground Pro! Born on April 23, 2025, this bouncy orange tabby boy got his name honestly. At 6 months old, he was spotted right on a school playground, happily trotting from kid to kid like he was joining recess. Hopscotch wasn’t shy—he was introducing himself to everyone, hoping one of those friendly faces would be his forever family. Luckily, a sweet young teacher noticed this brave little explorer and scooped him up before the cold weather could chase him away. Since then, Hopscotch has been soaking up all the love he can get. He’s decided dogs are pretty okay, and he absolutely loves running and pouncing with the family cats—like his own furry game of tag. And just like any good playground buddy, he knows when it’s time to switch from play to cuddle. After supper, Hopscotch loves being held like a baby, giving soft, sweet-eye looks and powering up his biggest purrs. But don’t let his gentle side fool you—this boy has a spot-on sense of time. If mealtime is even a minute late, Hopscotch will kindly “ding-dong” you with his best reminders. With his bright orange coat and sunshiney personality, he’s ready to jump into his next adventure. This gorgeous tabby can’t wait to meetp his forever family—and he’s already saving a spot for you in his next game of hopscotch. 💛🐾
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Mother Goose

American Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 8 mos
Des Moines, IA
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Spayed or Neutered,
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🐾 **Meet Mother Goose: A Tale of Whiskers and Wonder** Once upon a time, on a warm Texas morn, A dear little cat was weary and worn. She wandered the streets, round San Antonio town, With a belly quite round and her spirits down. But lo! Kind hearts at Charming Pet came near, Gave her shelter and love, wiped away every tear. 'Twas there she gave birth to her sweet kitten crew, And raised them with grace as good mothers do. Now her tale takes a turn, a new chapter awaits— No more bustling nursery, no baby debates. At just 2 or 3, she’s full of delight, With a sunny-day nap and cuddles at night. She’s gentle, she’s kind, a heart full of cheer, And not at all picky when it’s dinnertime, dear. Playful and warm, with a charm so divine, She’ll curl at your feet and make your life shine. So if you’ve a home where a queen might repose, Mother Goose will gift you love that overflows. Her nest is now empty, her job is complete— She’s looking for you, to make her life sweet. 📜 Adopt Mother Goose, and let your story begin.
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O Brother Where Art Thou?

American Shorthair

Male, 9 mos
Des Moines, IA
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Good with dogs, Good with cats,
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Meet O Brother Where Art Thou! This 6-month-old orange tabby boy might start off a little shy, but once he’s comfortable, his playful spirit takes over. If there’s mischief or chaos in the air, you can count on him to be right in the middle of it—pouncing, chasing, and stirring up fun with his kitten friends. He’s the perfect mix of sweet and silly: a soft-hearted boy who needs a little time to trust, but once he does, he’ll keep you laughing with his antics. Whether it’s batting toys, wrestling with other cats, or finding creative ways to entertain himself, O Brother is always up for a good time. If you’re looking for a playful partner in crime with a tender side, O Brother Where Art Thou might just be your match.

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