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These American Shorthairs are available in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
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Bear

American Shorthair

Female, Adult
Virginia Beach, VA
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Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Prior owner passed away suddenly and cat came into rescue.  Cat was very stressed over all the change and licked much of her hair off.  She has recovered and opened up in foster care.  Bear is ready for a home.  Bear is a tiny cat with a stub tail.  Sweet little girl Adoption fee is $85 Complete one of our online adoption applications today! DOGS - https://islanddogrescue.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=7208 CATS - https://islanddogrescue.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=7232   December 23, 2025, 1:58 pm

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Bjorn

American Shorthair

Male, Senior
Virginia Beach, VA
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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I adopted Bjorn as a kitten along with his brother Bard on May 6, 2015 so he is 10 now. Bjorn and Bard have been together since birth and are strongly bonded, so this listing is for both of them together. Bjorn has very soft fur and a motorboat purr. He loves to beg for food and will try to eat human food if you don't keep it out of reach. He will do headbutts and occasionally love bites to ask for treats. He tolerates dogs that aren't too playful, and does well with my young children, often curling up with them for naps. Bjorn hasn't had any significant health issues despite being significantly overweight. I'm hoping to find a loving home for both him and his brother.

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GingerSnap

American Shorthair

Female, Senior
Virginia Beach, VA
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Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
A resident in my building passed away, so I took Ginger in so she wouldn’t go to the SPCA not knowing her shot update after Labor Day. She’s so sweet and loving and she sits on your lap. She loves to play. Very affectionate. She likes looking out the window and She is an indoor cat. My financial situation won’t let me keep her. She needs a Mom a little younger than me who can give her the attention (playing time) she needs. She comes with food, bed, litter, toys, etc. You may need a new litter box.

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Socks

American Shorthair

Male, Young
Virginia Beach, VA
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
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Socks is a great cat and i hate to get rid of him but he would be just right for someone who has other pets as he has alot of energy. He is not agressive only nibbles when playing loves to sleep with you.great edition for someone with the time and attention to give him

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Bard

American Shorthair

Male, Senior
Virginia Beach, VA
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
I adopted Bard as a kitten along with his brother Bjorn on May 6, 2015 so he is 10 now. Bard and Bjorn have been together since birth and are strongly bonded, so this listing is for both of them together. Bard is friendly and curious and spends his days napping in sunny spots, the couch, or the bed. He loves to be brushed and purrs loudly when he's content. He tolerates dogs that aren't too playful, and does well with my young children, often curling up with them for naps. While Bard has overall been healthy (despite being overweight), in July of 2022 he required surgery to remove bladder stones. Now, he is on a prescription urinary diet to prevent their recurrence. In the past year, Bard has developed allergy symptoms that occasionally require antibiotic treatment. I'm hoping to find him a home that will appreciate how sweet and loving he and his brother are while being better equipped to handle his increasing medical needs.

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

American Shorthair

Female, Adult
Virginia Beach, VA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Prior owner passed away suddenly and cat came into rescue.  Cat was very stressed over all the change and licked much of her hair off.  She has recovered and opened up in foster care.  Bear is ready for a home.  Bear is a tiny cat with a stub tail.  Sweet little girl Adoption fee is $85 Complete one of our online adoption applications today! DOGS - https://islanddogrescue.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=7208 CATS - https://islanddogrescue.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=7232   December 23, 2025, 1:58 pm

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Luna

American Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Norfolk, VA
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Good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
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Luna is a very cute kitten, shes fun, likes to play, lovesss her food, and non stop purring. We rescued her but one of our other cats is not appreciating her as much. Shes great with cats never hisses just wants to play.

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Maverick

American Shorthair

Male, Adult
Norfolk, VA
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Good with kids, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Maverick is a 13-year-old short-haired mixed-breed tabby. Unfortunately, after recent moves and additions to our family, he has been acting out and urinating in my children's beds. Additionally, Maverick has feline diabetes and was diagnosed about 8 months ago. I am willing to purchase additional insulin and needles to last at least a year to help you settle into a routine. Additionally, I am willing to provide you with a few months of food until you are established. All the other items we have for him can also be taken at no cost.

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Dempsey, George, Richard,Keisha, Bob

American Shorthair

Male, Adult
Norfolk, VA
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Good with kids, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
I found a litter of cats outside. Shortly after finding them I was hospitalized and diagnosed with lung cancer. I am not able to take care of them like I was before I was diagnosed and I am sick a lot of the time. I just want to find them loving homes where they can have individual attention. Dempsey is a sweet fun loving active cat. He gets along with other cats. Keisha: very talkative, loves short walks under the sheets and air kisses. Gets along well with other cats. Bob: Lap cat. Loves the window and following his person around. Gets along well with cats. George: I call him gentle George. He is the sweetest cat and loves to play and carry his toys in his mouth around the house. Richard: He is a lover boy. He loves to cuddle and play. He loves the window as well. He gets along with other cats well. He can fall asleep anywhere anytime. I only have 4 boxes. If you are interested in Richard please let me know and I can send you a picture of him.

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Yeti

American Shorthair

Female, Adult
Norfolk, VA
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Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Yeti is a 4ish year old spayed shorthaired female cat that needs an only cat home or someone with another FIV cat as she has FIV. She will need time and patience when introduced to other cats as she has been an outside cat most her life. She is up to date on all her shots and had a clean bill of health from the vet last month minus an ear infection that is being treated with ear meds. She is the sweetest girl and will sit on your lap for hours, she was outdoors but would love to live inside. Yeti is a very vocal girl. She will chirp at you every time she sees you, and patiently wait for you to sit down so she can come and sit on your lap and make biscuits. She loves the attention, love treats and absolutely LOVES catnip. She is litter boxed trained.

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Joey

American Shorthair

Male, Young
Portsmouth, VA
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Good with kids, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
This is Joey! His birthday is June 25th 2024. He is a little gentleman! His favorite hobbies are playtime and staring out of windows at birds, squirrels, and people! Joey is super friendly, though he can be a little shy around new people. He warms up quickly! He likes his personal space, but will always welcome scratches on his chin and kisses on his head. Joey is very low maintenance and is content doing his own thing all day, but will not hesitate to let you know when he is hungry! He gets along well with other cats, and knows how to use the bathroom all on his own. He has never had an accident. He loves to be in whatever room you are in, even if he isn't directly interacting with you. He loves to be in your presence. Joey needs a good home and lots of love, please consider him to be a new member of your family.

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American Shorthair shelters & rescues in Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Island Dog Rescue Adoption Network

Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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29.2 miles

Symbiotic Inc

Suffolk, VA 23434

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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35.9 miles

Isle of Wight County Animal Services

13044 Poor House Road, Windsor, VA 23487

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

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