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Bagheera

American Shorthair

Male, Adult
Albany, NY
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Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Bagheera was a feral cat when we adopted him 7 years ago. He was able to be outside at the last place that we lived, but since moving to an apartment he has had to be indoors only and he has had a lot of behavioral issues around this. He is very sweet, but would do best in a family with no small kids or other pets. He has been okay with our dog for the most part, but would prefer to be an only pet or to have lots of space outside. He should be able to be outside when he chooses to be.This is part of why he is currently unhappy.

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Zeus

American Shorthair

Male, Young
Averill Park, NY
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Not good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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We have an older cat named Beau who is aging and having some physical issues. 1.5 years ago, my wife who works in the solar industry was at a farmers barn in Western NY and there was a litter of 9. The farmer asked if she wanted a kitten and she said yes and we named him Zeus. He was 4 weeks old. He was a mess so that day I brought him to the veterinary office to get checked, immunized and cleaned up. The doctor ran his blood work and it came back with a diagnosis of FeLV. He was so young I had to make a kitten paste to feed him, but he grew and grew strong and VERY energetic. Recently my daughter who had to take our other cat Beau, due to Zeus having leukemia, had to move home so now I have to isolate Zeus in the garage and sunroom. He’s a beautiful super curious (like follow you around like a puppy curious), very energetic and will do well indoor/outdoor. Optimally someone with a farm property and heated barn, etc.

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Newt Rippley

American Shorthair

Female, Adult
Troy, NY
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Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,
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This is the hardest post I’ve ever had to make, this is Newt Rippley, my best friend of 8 years. The smartest cat I’ve ever met. She very talkative and will has a whole conversation with you! She responds well to things like “let’s go” etc, she knows her name. She loves, loves, loves to play!! She is also the biggest cuddle bug I’ve ever had! She love to sleep under the blanket, be held like a teddy bear at night and just be close to her human! She may take some time to warm up, but when she does, she’s an incredible cat! She’s also a super picky eater. But if you have a blanket she will be right there to snuggle! She doesn’t get along well with other animals or children. She needs to be a lone cat in a quiet household. She’s very loving but independent. Please consider this beautiful baby as your next best friend and give her th life she truly wants and deserves.

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Willow

American Shorthair

Female, Senior
Glenville, NY
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Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Sweetheart Willow is looking for a good retirement home with NO other pets, she is an ONLY cat type, which she is well deserved. Shes very friendly and talkative, loves to snuggle with blankets. Very well behaved and laid back. Gives kisses and loves to play with crinkle balls. She may be a senior but still loves to play with toys. She also likes to watch the birds and squirrels through the windows. It breaks my heart to rehome after only 3 months having her, but she deserves her own home that she can freely walk around and not be bothered by other cats. She does have slight arthritis but shows no signs of impact against her, she still can run up and down stairs and jump on high beds. I give her glucosamine to help strengthen her. She is currently on grain free food (as thats what my other cats eat) but she isnt picky and loves her kibble. Shes a big fan of Greenies dental treats.

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Ellie

American Shorthair

Female, Young
Hudson, NY
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Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Hi, I'm Ellie, a sweet 2-year-old grey and white tabby girl ready for my forever home! I'm already spayed and have a gentle, friendly nature — though I can be a little shy at first, I warm up quickly to my people. I'm an indoor-only gal who absolutely loves settling by a window to bird watch and soak up the sunshine. ✨July 20, 2026, 2:39 pm

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Pumpkin

American Shorthair

Female, Adult
Ballston Spa, NY
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Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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This sweet cat was found hanging around our house 24/7. I was able to take her to a vet and they scanned her and found she had a microchip. Since then, we have learned she was let out some time ago and her previous owners have moved and don't want her back. We took her to get shots and tested for FIV/FeLV-she is negative for both. She is fixed. We cannot keep her and are trying to find her a loving home to avoid having to bring her to the shelter. She has acclimated to and tolerated our small breed "cat friendly" dog (he's trained to not chase cats, respects their space etc). She is wary of our senior cat but nothing has escalated past the point of hissing. I'm sure with a proper introduction she would be fine with other cats. I have no idea how she is around children.

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American Shorthair shelters & rescues in Rensselaer, New York

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Shelter

26.6 miles

AnimalKind

721 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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31.5 miles

Francis of Assisi Society for Animals

Bennington, VT 05201

Pet Types: cats

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31.7 miles

Homes for Orphaned Pets Exist (HOPE)

Wilton Mall at Saratoga, 3065 Route 50 Space D-1 Box 68, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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