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American Shorthair kittens & cats in Lexington, South Carolina

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Duke

American Shorthair

Male, Adult
Lexington, SC
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Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Duke is a very snuggly cat who wants to cuddle a lot. He is overweight but we haven’t had any complaints from the vets we have used. He can be quite social with adults. Given the opportunity, he does love to sleep in bed with you – be it in your arms, or some spot nearby on the bed. He will enjoy laying in your lap and getting attention while you watch TV. If you have guests, he will likely try to snuggle them as well. He is not a huge fan of cat toys but does enjoy laser lights and boxes. He would be best suited in a home where his owner will be home a lot and able to provide him with a lot of attention, and not spending all of their time away from the house. He needs to go to a house with no other cats, young children or dogs or he will become stressed. He will come with a bunch of pet food and a litter box.
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Clementine

American Shorthair

Female, Adult
Lexington, SC
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Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
She may take some time to get comfortable with you, but once she does, this tiny little cat has shockingly loud purrs. Prefers to be in your lap, getting “scritches” (she likes when you wriggle your fingers into her fur, along her ribs and sides, almost like scratching an itch). If you put your feet up and watch a show, she will happily be in your lap getting rubs, or actually watching the show with you. From time to time, depending how you bond, she may want to sleep in your arms at night, if allowed. As for toys, she will play with a variety of toys and laser lights. We had a meerkat “kicker” toy that she sometimes would go wild on. She likes a calm quiet atmosphere and softer, quieter voices. She needs to go to a house with no children or dogs or she will become stressed. Will come with food, auto-scooping litter box+litter, scratching post, cat carrier, harness.
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Mojo

American Shorthair

Male, Senior
Lexington, SC
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Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
I have had Mojo since he was 6 months old and feel terrible that I need to find him a new home. He is the sweetest cat and can act more like a dog in that he will follow you around and wants to be wherever you are. He is a sometimes lap cat and will even let you pet his belly... for awhile lol. He is missing his long incisors, but still only wants to eat dry food. Although he will lick the gravy off the soft food if given a chance. He is pretty small at only 7 pounds.

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Velcro

American Shorthair

Male, Adult
West Columbia, SC
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Velcro is an extremely sweet cat who has never met a stranger in his life. His favorite pastimes are watching Cat TV, snuggling with his human, and playing fetch with his catnip mice. He has a lot of energy for his age (somewhere between 5-8 years old) and loves constant affection. He was acquired from an adoption shelter in June 2023 in New York after a year’s stay. His original origins are unknown, but he was found as a stray in a hoarding house. Although Velcro is an easy-going cat, he does have feline herpes virus, which complicates things. He does have to be given I-lysine and gabapentin daily to stop his flare ups. Although Velcro is a great beginner cat temper wise, his diagnosis is not beginner friendly. Extensive research on the disease should be done before consideration. I wasn't aware of Velcro’s condition before adopting him, and my lifestyle of being a travel nurse does not allow him to thrive with his diagnosis. Looking for a stable loving home for him.
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Booty

American Shorthair

Male, Adult
Columbia, SC
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(when grown) -
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Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
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Booty was a kitten from a litter at our house. I named him Booty because all four paws have white on them. Very sweet cat.
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Fruit Loop

American Shorthair

Female, Adult
Columbia, SC
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Good with kids, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Hi! Fruit Loop is a great companion, but her owner recently passed away, and this sweet girl needs a home! She is very friendly and cuddly and gets along with all people. Fruit Loop has all of her shots up to date and is ready to meet her new family!
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Moxy

American Shorthair

Female, Senior
Columbia, SC
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(when grown) -
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Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Moxy is a sweet 11yo short hair born on May 25, who I have had since she was born in Texas. She is playful and loves her people, but can be skiddish around new people or new situations. She is hilariously quirky and will come running any time she hears a can opening or the freezer drawer open for ice cream looking for a bite herself. She is independent, loves being pet on her terms but also just enjoys being in the same room next to her people. We have another cat and 2 dogs which she tolerates but does not prefer to play with. We think she would best be suited in a house as the only cat with people who are home frequently and can give her the attention she needs, which has become the hardest part for us. She does great with older kids 5+ who understand pet boundaries, but is not great with young kids. Moxy is litter trained and will use normal clumping litter or crystal litter, we currently use Pretty Litter. She is also declawed, so should be kept indoors only.
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Catmint

American Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Elgin, SC
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Sweet loving cat who wandered into a fosters yard. Needs a great home . CatMint is a really fun fella!  He enjoys the outdoors so an indoor/outdoor responsibility home is possible.  He just needs a home and family of his very own. ##1717561##
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Penelope

American Shorthair

Female, Young
Orangeburg, SC
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(when grown) -
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Good with kids, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Penelope came to us as a dump one morning that we found after a rainy day :( She was found by our sign with a small puddle of water at the bottom of a box with two other kittens. It took no time for us to see that she was pregnant but had a rotting tail. We had to wait for her to have her sweet kittens, which happened within days, before we could address her tail. All of her kittens have long been adopted and she still waits for her forever family. She does have a little stub of tail BUT it makes it that much better when you see that little butt wiggle with content. Penelope has been spayed and is looking for her forever home! The adoption fee includes age appropriate vaccinations and wormings, spay or neuter surgery, Frontline application, collar, ID tag and a cardboard pet taxi. Shelter hours are Tuesday to Friday from 11 am to 4 pm and the first and third Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm. Call 803-536-3918 for more information or email at: adopt@orangeburgspca.orgMay 2, 2024, 4:33 pm

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Whisker Tales Rescue

Elgin, SC 29045

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Maude Schiffley Chapter of S.P.C.A.

225 Ruf Road, Orangeburg, SC 29118

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