American Shorthair kittens & cats in Kansas City, Kansas

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Basil is a young male American Shorthair who was found as a stray in my backyard a few weeks ago. After consistent feeding and care, he warmed up quickly and proved to be an incredibly sweet, submissive companion.Basil is:• Neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccinations• FIV positive (managed best as an indoor cat)• Litter box trained• Great with other cats and very submissive• Affectionate, cuddly, and loves to rub against your legsBasil is a wonderful eater with the sweetest meow. He is a great companion who loves to lie next to you and soak up attention. While he is FIV positive, he is not at all aggressive and is safe to live with other cats.💰 Rehoming fee: $0I

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🐾 Meet Greyson & His Best Friend, Vinny 🐾 Thinking about adopting a cat? Two bonded adult cats might actually be the perfect fit. Greyson and Vinny are a bonded pair, which means these boys aren't simply two cats who happen to share a home—they're already best friends. They've spent years together, and their friendship provides both cats with companionship, familiarity, and reassurance. Why might a bonded adult pair be perfect for your home? 🐾 You want companionship without kitten chaos. Greyson and Vinny are mature cats with established personalities. There's no tiny-kitten stage requiring constant supervision, redirection, and entertainment. 🐾 They keep each other company. When you're working, running errands, or simply busy with life, these boys already have a trusted companion nearby. 🐾 You don't have to be their entire social world. Greyson and Vinny need and deserve affection from their humans, but they also have each other for companionship, naps, exploration, and all those hours when their people have other things to do. 🐾 There's no wondering whether they'll get along. Bringing home two unfamiliar cats can require careful introductions and time. Greyson and Vinny already have an established relationship. 🐾 They help each other feel secure. Both boys can initially be reserved around unfamiliar people and places, and having their best friend nearby gives them a familiar source of comfort while they adjust. If you're looking for cats to share a quieter home—or you work outside the home and love knowing your pets have companionship while you're away—an established adult pair like Greyson and Vinny can offer the best of both worlds. Now, about Greyson... Greyson is a handsome gray gentleman with a calm demeanor and a sweet soul. He can be reserved when meeting new people or exploring unfamiliar surroundings, so he's looking for someone willing to give him the time and space he needs to settle in. Once he feels secure, Greyson enjoys the simple comforts of indoor life and the company of those he trusts. And through every transition, he's had one especially important constant: Vinny. These two complement each other beautifully. Rather than asking one cat to adjust to a new home completely on his own, Greyson gets to make that transition alongside the friend he already knows and trusts. For someone who appreciates the quieter pleasures of sharing a home with cats—peaceful companionship, cozy naps, sunny windowsills, and watching two best friends enjoy life together—Greyson and Vinny could be exactly the pair you've been waiting for. Greyson and Vinny are a bonded pair and must be adopted together. Their total adoption fee is $75. 🐾 ----------------------------------------- If you’re interested in adopting, please apply online at mscrescue.org/adopt. Once approved, we’ll work with you to ensure it’s a great fit—and if it’s not, no worries! We’ll help you find the perfect match. All of our cats are adoption-ready and come: • Spayed or neutered • FELV/FIV tested • Dewormed • Up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccines • Microchipped

🐾 Meet Chloe Looking for a work-from-home supervisor? Chloe would like to discuss your lap availability. ❤️ At 8 years old, Chloe has perfected the art of companionship. She's a huge cuddler who loves settling into her foster's lap while work gets done—which means your productivity may occasionally suffer, but workplace morale should improve considerably. Chloe is affectionate, mellow, and past the stage of believing your curtains were installed for recreational climbing. She still enjoys playing and will occasionally chase a toy, but she's equally happy settling in for some quality time with her person. And then there's food. Chloe has only two teeth. Chloe does not care. 😹 Wet food, dry food, treats—this girl remains an enthusiastic participant in the culinary arts. Apparently nobody told Chloe that two teeth were supposed to slow her down. She's also beautifully reliable about her litter box and uses a scratching post appropriately, giving her some of the wonderful advantages that come with adopting a grown-up cat whose household habits are already established. Chloe has lived successfully around both cats and dogs. She's not necessarily looking for an animal best friend and is perfectly comfortable establishing her boundaries, but she can coexist with other pets. She's also done well with a 9-year-old child. Chloe does have some allergies that require a particular diet and a different approach to flea prevention. Her routine is manageable; she'll simply need a family willing to continue following the recommendations that keep her comfortable and feeling her best. What you're getting in return is pretty terrific: a mature, affectionate lap cat with an established personality, excellent household manners, a healthy appreciation for snacks, and absolutely no intention of letting a minor dental shortage interfere with enjoying life. If your lap has an opening, Chloe is accepting applications. ❤️🐾 ----------------------------------------- If you’re interested in adopting, please apply online at mscrescue.org/adopt. An approved application is required before we can schedule a meet & greet. Once approved, we’ll work with you to ensure it’s a great fit—and if it’s not, no worries! We’ll help you find the perfect match. All of our cats are adoption-ready and come: • Spayed or neutered • FELV/FIV tested • Dewormed • Up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccines • Microchipped

🐾 Meet Jake Jake apparently never received the memo that cats are supposed to be aloof. ❤️ This handsome guy is a people person in a cat's body. Jake is outgoing, playful, social, and genuinely interested in the humans around him. He enjoys attention, likes meeting people, and has the kind of friendly personality that makes it easy to understand why the people who know him describe him as such a great boy. What Jake needs now isn't more friends. It's the right environment. We've learned that although Jake can interact with other cats, living around them doesn't appear to be what makes him happiest. In fact, we believe the presence of other cats may contribute to one of the biggest challenges Jake has experienced: urine spraying. Jake has been evaluated by veterinarians multiple times, and no underlying medical cause for the spraying has been found. He was prescribed medication to help manage the behavior, and staff observed improvement when he was taking it consistently. More recently, Jake has become reluctant to take his medication, which has made keeping him on that routine difficult. There's another encouraging piece of Jake's history: he reportedly did better while living in foster care without other cats. Taken together, that tells us quite a bit about the kind of home we'd like to find for him. Jake's ideal home would be calm and predictable, with no other cats and people willing to work with their veterinarian on successfully maintaining his medication routine. Because his spraying has persisted, his adopter should be prepared for the possibility that urine marking may continue. We can't promise that moving into the right home will eliminate it. But we'd really like to give Jake the opportunity to find out. Because when you look beyond that one challenging behavior, there's an awfully lovable cat standing there. Jake likes people. He's playful and engaging. He enjoys attention. He uses scratching posts appropriately. And while a busy multi-cat environment may not bring out his best, a quieter home where he doesn't have to share his territory could give him the kind of life that suits him much better. Jake isn't looking for someone to "fix" him. He's looking for someone willing to understand him—and give this great boy a chance to be the only cat in their world. ❤️🐾 ----------------------------------------- If you’re interested in adopting, please apply online at mscrescue.org/adopt. An approved application is required before we can schedule a meet & greet. Once approved, we’ll work with you to ensure it’s a great fit—and if it’s not, no worries! We’ll help you find the right match. All of our cats are adoption-ready and come: • Spayed or neutered • FELV/FIV tested • Dewormed • Up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccines • Microchipped

🤍 Meet Vinny & His Best Friend, Greyson 🤍 Thinking about adopting a cat? Two bonded adult cats might actually be the perfect fit. Vinny and Greyson are a bonded pair, which means these boys aren't simply two cats who happen to share a home—they're already best friends. They've spent years together, and their friendship provides both cats with companionship, familiarity, and reassurance. Why might a bonded adult pair be perfect for your home? 🐾 You want companionship without kitten chaos. Vinny and Greyson are mature cats with established personalities. There's no tiny-kitten stage requiring constant supervision, redirection, and entertainment. 🐾 They keep each other company. When you're working, running errands, or simply busy with life, these boys already have a trusted companion nearby. 🐾 You don't have to be their entire social world. Vinny and Greyson need and deserve affection from their humans, but they also have each other for companionship, naps, exploration, and all those hours when their people have other things to do. 🐾 There's no wondering whether they'll get along. Bringing home two unfamiliar cats can require careful introductions and time. Vinny and Greyson already have an established relationship. 🐾 They help each other feel secure. Both boys can initially be reserved around unfamiliar people and places, and having their best friend nearby gives them a familiar source of comfort while they adjust. If you're looking for cats to share a quieter home—or you work outside the home and love knowing your pets have companionship while you're away—an established adult pair like Vinny and Greyson can offer the best of both worlds. Now, about Vinny... Vinny is a handsome white-and-gray gentleman with a gentle heart and a quiet, thoughtful personality. He may be shy when meeting someone new or adjusting to unfamiliar surroundings, but patience gives this sweet boy the opportunity to show you who he really is. Vinny has spent years enjoying indoor life, and throughout that time Greyson has been his constant companion. They provide each other with the kind of familiarity and reassurance that can be especially valuable for sensitive cats when life changes around them. Vinny isn't looking for a household that expects him to immediately walk through the door and command everyone's attention. He's looking for people who understand that some of the most rewarding relationships with animals develop gradually. And while he gets to know you, he won't have to navigate his new world alone—his best friend will be right there beside him. For someone who appreciates gentle adult cats and loves the idea of giving two established best friends a comfortable home together, Vinny and Greyson offer something pretty special: you're not creating a feline friendship and hoping it works. You're becoming part of one that already exists. Vinny and Greyson are a bonded pair and must be adopted together. Their total adoption fee is $75. 🐾 ----------------------------------------- If you’re interested in adopting, please apply online at mscrescue.org/adopt. Once approved, we’ll work with you to ensure it’s a great fit—and if it’s not, no worries! We’ll help you find the perfect match. All of our cats are adoption-ready and come: • Spayed or neutered • FELV/FIV tested • Dewormed • Up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccines • Microchipped

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