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American Shorthair kittens & cats in Shawnee, Kansas

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Greyson

American Shorthair

Male, 8 yrs 9 mos
Shawnee, KS
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
🐾 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
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Coleslaw

American Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Shawnee, KS
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
🐾 We're still getting acquainted! We're still learning about this cat's personality and look forward to sharing more details soon! In the meantime, why not get acquainted in person? Come visit Second Cup Cat Café and see if you've found your new feline friend! ❤️🐱 ----------------------------------------- Want to meet the cats? Come visit Second Cup Cat Café! No adoption application is required just to visit and spend time with the cats. Reservations are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome as space allows. Visit secondcupcatcafe.com for current hours, reservations and pricing. Thinking about adopting? We recommend submitting your Melissa's Second Chances adoption application before your visit at mscrescue.org/adopt. That way, if you meet your match at the Café, you'll already have the adoption process started. All of our cats are adoption-ready and come: • Spayed or neutered • FeLV/FIV tested • Dewormed • Up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccines • Microchipped
Special Needs
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Jake

American Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 7 mos
Shawnee, KS
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
🐾 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
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Brisket

American Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Shawnee, KS
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
🐾 We're still getting acquainted! We're still learning about this cat's personality and look forward to sharing more details soon! In the meantime, why not get acquainted in person? Come visit Second Cup Cat Café and see if you've found your new feline friend! ❤️🐱 ----------------------------------------- Want to meet the cats? Come visit Second Cup Cat Café! No adoption application is required just to visit and spend time with the cats. Reservations are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome as space allows. Visit secondcupcatcafe.com for current hours, reservations and pricing. Thinking about adopting? We recommend submitting your Melissa's Second Chances adoption application before your visit at mscrescue.org/adopt. That way, if you meet your match at the Café, you'll already have the adoption process started. 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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Vinny

American Shorthair

Male, 8 yrs 9 mos
Shawnee, KS
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
🤍 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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These American Shorthairs are available for adoption close to Shawnee, Kansas.
Photo of Greyson

Greyson

American Shorthair

Male, 8 yrs 9 mos
Shawnee, KS
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
🐾 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
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Coleslaw

American Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Shawnee, KS
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
🐾 We're still getting acquainted! We're still learning about this cat's personality and look forward to sharing more details soon! In the meantime, why not get acquainted in person? Come visit Second Cup Cat Café and see if you've found your new feline friend! ❤️🐱 ----------------------------------------- Want to meet the cats? Come visit Second Cup Cat Café! No adoption application is required just to visit and spend time with the cats. Reservations are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome as space allows. Visit secondcupcatcafe.com for current hours, reservations and pricing. Thinking about adopting? We recommend submitting your Melissa's Second Chances adoption application before your visit at mscrescue.org/adopt. That way, if you meet your match at the Café, you'll already have the adoption process started. All of our cats are adoption-ready and come: • Spayed or neutered • FeLV/FIV tested • Dewormed • Up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccines • Microchipped
Special Needs
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Jake

American Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 7 mos
Shawnee, KS
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
🐾 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
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Photo of Brisket

Brisket

American Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Shawnee, KS
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
🐾 We're still getting acquainted! We're still learning about this cat's personality and look forward to sharing more details soon! In the meantime, why not get acquainted in person? Come visit Second Cup Cat Café and see if you've found your new feline friend! ❤️🐱 ----------------------------------------- Want to meet the cats? Come visit Second Cup Cat Café! No adoption application is required just to visit and spend time with the cats. Reservations are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome as space allows. Visit secondcupcatcafe.com for current hours, reservations and pricing. Thinking about adopting? We recommend submitting your Melissa's Second Chances adoption application before your visit at mscrescue.org/adopt. That way, if you meet your match at the Café, you'll already have the adoption process started. All of our cats are adoption-ready and come: • Spayed or neutered • FeLV/FIV tested • Dewormed • Up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccines • Microchipped
Photo of Vinny

Vinny

American Shorthair

Male, 8 yrs 9 mos
Shawnee, KS
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
🤍 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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Sebastian

American Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Overland Park, KS
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Super super playful and loveable kitten. Unfortunately life happens and we have to move and they do not allow cats. I need to rehome him immediately to a good home.

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Melissa's Second Chances

11015 W 75th Street, Shawnee, KS 66214

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4.5 miles

Heart of America Humane Society

P. O. Box 12703, Overland Park, KS 66282

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17 miles

HELP Humane

17122 Bel Ray Place, Belton, MO 64012

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20.6 miles

Always and Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary

23595 W 223rd St., Spring Hill, KS 66083

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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