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American Shorthair kittens & cats in Laurel, Maryland

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These American Shorthairs are available in Laurel, Maryland.
We'll also keep you updated on Busybee(BB)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Busybee(BB)

American Shorthair

Female, Young
Laurel, MD
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Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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BB short for Busybee is part of a sibling pair that we (husband and son) have raised for four years since kittens. She is curious lovable, smart and very friendly. She will follow you around the house and if working or watching tv she will join you. She always great me at the door when I come home. She is used to a to a quieter home and will hide under the bed upstairs when they hear young children. She likes to initiate contact and come to you for attention. She has never scratched, swatted or bitten anyone. My son has left for college and my husband has a new job out of state. This change in the house has made it a real challenge to keep the her. It breaks my heart to have to look for a new home but I want them with someone who is home more and needs the companionship. She is strictly indoor cats but we have a screened porch and in the spring and summer they love to sit on the porch. I would like to keep them (Kewon) together as they keep each other company and play together.
We'll also keep you updated on Kewon's adoption status with email updates.
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Kewon

American Shorthair

Male, Young
Laurel, MD
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Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Kewon is the brother in a sibling pair of identical all black cats that I have raised for four years with my son and husband. He is a bit larger than his sister. Kewon is the most easygoing cat ever. He loves to be picked up and carried around. He will join you on the couch if you are watching tv. He loves to sit on our screened porch. He is best with adults and for some reason is scared of children. He has never scratched hissed any one. When they come to visit he will hide under the bed until they leave. My son has gone to school and my husband has taken a job in another state. It is very sad but I would love for him to be with someone who is home more often and needs companionship. I would love for him to be with his sister but it is more important to me that he is in a home.
We'll also keep you updated on CB's adoption status with email updates.
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CB

American Shorthair

Male, Adult
Laurel, MD
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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My uncle passed two years ago, and I have had CB since then. I was waiting to see if I could find someone in my friends or family who could take him, but no one was able to. I love CB and he is a super sweet cat; however, he should be with someone who loves and enjoys cats. I have a boxer dog who has still not settled with CB. So at this point I am hoping to find someone who loves cats. CB is very loving and friendly to even strangers.
We'll also keep you updated on Chloe's adoption status with email updates.
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Chloe

American Shorthair

Female, Adult
Laurel, MD
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Good with kids, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Chloe is a sweetheart. She’s very affectionate and calm. She doesn’t mind loud noises; she’d simply just sleep through them. Has been around young children since she was a kitten. Chloe was given to me a year ago by a cousin of mine . She’s chipped and has her rabies shots.
We'll also keep you updated on John's adoption status with email updates.
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John

American Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Laurel, MD
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Good with cats, House-trained,
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One of the kittens my cat gave birth to. They are 10 weeks old.

Or, how about these American Shorthairs in cities near Laurel, Maryland

These American Shorthairs are available for adoption close to Laurel, Maryland.
We'll also keep you updated on Roselyn's adoption status with email updates.
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Roselyn

American Shorthair

Female, Young
Beltsville, MD
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Good with kids, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Roselyn is the sweetest cat you will ever home. She is low maintenance and the only thing required is cuddles and love.
We'll also keep you updated on Amara's adoption status with email updates.
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Amara

American Shorthair

Female, Adult
Columbia, MD
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Good with kids, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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She was rescued 4 years ago from a cat cafe. Amara is a black short hair cat with light green eyes. She is currently 4 years old. She looks very small for her age. She is calm but a little fiesty and loves to cuddle on the couch. There is no adoption fee we are just really looking for someone who we can trust to take care of her.
We'll also keep you updated on Spooky's adoption status with email updates.
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Spooky

American Shorthair

Female, Adult
Fort George G Meade, MD
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Good with kids, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Spooky is a LOVING VOCAL kitty that loves to sit on your lap and make biscuits or just head butts she loves treats and is very timid at first but quickly gets adjusted to her environment she gets along well with other cats as long as she’s introduced correctly
We'll also keep you updated on MAGGIE (COURTESY POST)'s adoption status with email updates.
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MAGGIE (COURTESY POST)

American Shorthair

Female
Baltimore, MD
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Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
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DISCLOSURE: The adoptable pets in our program are still in the care and custody of owners who wish to re-home their pet. Owners have enlisted Rescue Well to provide marketing and screening of applicants as a service, free of charge. All fees and adoption conditions are determined by the owner. We advise that adopters do not send payment or deposits for pets prior to adopting.  ***** Maggie is 10yo, weighs 7lbs, is spayed, is up to date on her vaccines, is microchipped, and is FeLV/FIV negative, as her veterinary records will substantiate.  Maggie's guardian adds:  "She dislikes dogs, scared of new people in the home, gets nervous when you touch her unexpectedly, and does not like to be picked up or held.  During car rides, she often meows and cries, but is okay in a crate in the car." Maggie's guardian explains why she has made the difficult decision to rehome her:  "She does not do well with other pets and has started peeing outside her litter box.  We have tried everything to prevent her from peeing outside the litter box, but no changes.  We think she will do better as an only pet in a calm environment." Maggie's guardian states the following regarding children:  Maggie doesn't live with children, so her guardian doesn't recommend her living with children, stating "She is very timid and usually hides when new people come to the house.  She has never interacted with anyone below the age of 18". Maggie's guardian states the following regarding dogs:  Maggie lives with a dog, but her guardian doesn't recommend her living with dogs, stating "She is very fearful and wants her space.  Anytime our dog gets near her she will hiss to try to get him away from her including chasing him, growling, and even scratching if he gets too close.  When he is not in her bubble, they get along fine". Maggie's guardian states the following regarding cats:  Maggie lives with a cat, but her guardian doesn't recommend her living with cats, stating "She does well with our other cat; they play together, sleep together, eat together, etc.  But, she did not take to him for almost a year and having a new animal in the house is what started her peeing outside the litter box.  So while they get along wonderfully now, the behavioral peeing has not stopped". Maggie's guardian describes her as: Couch potato Quiet Playful Friendly Shy Likes to be touched Affectionate Independent Nervous House-Trained Likes men Likes women Maggie's guardian describes her ideal future home: "The best home for Maggie would be with an older couple or a single person who is home often and is fine with only having one cat.  This person is willing to play with her every day (she loves strings, like soft measuring tapes, as toys) and will give her love and treats often, as she is very affectionate, but timid.  They are experienced with cats and have a good routine that they can stick to most days, if not every day." Rehoming Fee:  None Location:  Owings Mills, Maryland***** ADOPTION PROCESS  1. If you are interested in ADOPTING me, please CLICK HERE:  ADOPT ME 2. When your application is received, a Placement Manager will do a basic screening. Applications will be forwarded to the owner for further screening and continuation in the adoption process.  3. Please give us 48-72 hours for a Placement Manager to respond after you submit your application. If it has been longer than that, please email:  rescuewellrehome@gmail.com PLEASE NOTE: We provide ALL of the information we have on this pet, here on this page, in its entirety from the pet's owner. For more on how our process works, please read our DISCLOSURE.   IMPORTANT: By completing an adoption application, you consent to Rescue Well screening your application, contacting your references, and forwarding your application to the pet owner for further consideration. All adoption decisions are determined by the owner.     October 3, 2024, 5:49 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Skye's adoption status with email updates.
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Skye

American Shorthair

Female, Senior
Odenton, MD
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Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Skye has been a part of our family for 14 years. She is shy and loving. We have recently expanded our family and are in the process of moving out of the area. As Skye has gotten older she has started to show signs of possible dementia and has anxiety. She has also been experiencing incontinence. It breaks our hearts to part with her. It would be our preference that she goes to a loving home and not a shelter.
We'll also keep you updated on Rocky II's adoption status with email updates.
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Rocky II

American Shorthair

Male, Senior
Hanover, MD
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Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Hi, my name is Rocky II. My mom named me that because she had a cat years ago, of course named Rocky, whom she loved dearly & felt the name suited me too. She adopted me right before the pandemic and took care of me while I entertained her while she was “locked down” in her senior apartment. She also realized that I’m deaf and had to get used to letting me know she was there to keep from scaring me all the time. Sometimes I meow pretty loud but as soon as you look at me I’ll meow very sweetly. I think sometimes I just do it because I don’t know how loud I actually am. Mom passed away & I’ve been living w/her daughter for the last 6 months but I just can’t handle her dogs and I really need a more 1 on 1 relationship. I love to get brushed & will purr & rub on you as long as you want me to. I can also take a hint & am happy w/my alone time as well. I’m pretty chill, don’t mess up the furniture, don’t pee outside my box. I’m a pretty decent guy & would love a new comfortable home.

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Neptune

Bombay

Female, Adult
Laurel, MD
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Good with kids, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
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Neptune came to us as a temporary rescue found outside. We got her vaccinated and spayed with the intention of giving her back to her original rescuer. She was never retrieved and since has Been a part of our family for 5 years. Unfortunately we can't keep her due to having 3 others already. She is the sweetest most affectionate cat and loves to fetch a ball. She needs a little help grooming from time to time as she is a little pudgy. She is always a delight when I come home bit requires much more attention than we can give her. We want her loved properly, please give her a loving new home.

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American Shorthair shelters & rescues in Laurel, Maryland

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8.1 miles

Well Placed Pet (Rescue Well)

All pets are still with owners., Baltimore, MD 21045

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

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Rescue

19.1 miles

PetConnect Rescue

PO Box 60714, Potomac, MD 20859

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

19.3 miles

SPCA of Northern Virginia

P.O. Box 100220, Arlington, VA 22210

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

24.1 miles

The Feline Rescue Association

Owings Mills, MD 21117

Pet Types: cats

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Rescue

25.8 miles

Furever Home

Mount Airy, MD 21771

Pet Types: cats

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Rescue

28.9 miles

Mount Vernon Animal Rescue

Alexandria, VA 22309

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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34.3 miles

Humane Society of Charles County

71 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf, MD 20602

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Rescue

37.4 miles

Little Buddies Adoption and Humane Society

P.O. Box 1543, Centreville, VA 20122

Pet Types: cats

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