Meet Shelby, our resident diva, queen, and professional side-eye champion. With her stunning torbie coat and that little smirk that could launch a thousand memes, Shelby knows she’s gorgeous—and she’s not afraid to let you know it.
She’s been with us for six years, arriving as a young cat and growing into the confident, opinionated woman she is today. Life in a busy shelter hasn’t been easy, and she’ll tell you that herself (probably with a glare and a flick of her tail). Shelby’s the kind of cat who will sprawl dramatically in the middle of the hallway, lock eyes with you, and dare you to disturb her royal lounging session.
Now, she’s not without her soft spots—if she’s deeply invested in a bowl of wet food, she might allow a few gentle pets. Progress with Shelby is slow, but every tiny victory feels like winning her heart anew.
She’s fine coexisting with other cats but would much prefer to reign as the one and only feline in her kingdom. Shelby is also diabetic, so she’ll need a loving human who can help her manage her care and provide a calm, predictable home where she can finally exhale.
Shelby is looking for someone who sees beyond the sass to the soul beneath—the one that’s never truly had a home of her own. Could you be the one to show her what love looks like? We think she just might surprise you with how much room she has in that big, beautiful heart of hers.
Meet Shelby, our resident diva, queen, and professional side-eye champion. With her stunning torbie coat and that little smirk that could launch a thousand memes, Shelby knows she’s gorgeous—and she’s not afraid to let you know it.
She’s been with us for six years, arriving as a young cat and growing into the confident, opinionated woman she is today. Life in a busy shelter hasn’t been easy, and she’ll tell you that herself (probably with a glare and a flick of her tail). Shelby’s the kind of cat who will sprawl dramatically in the middle of the hallway, lock eyes with you, and dare you to disturb her royal lounging session.
Now, she’s not without her soft spots—if she’s deeply invested in a bowl of wet food, she might allow a few gentle pets. Progress with Shelby is slow, but every tiny victory feels like winning her heart anew.
She’s fine coexisting with other cats but would much prefer to reign as the one and only feline in her kingdom. Shelby is also diabetic, so she’ll need a loving human who can help her manage her care and provide a calm, predictable home where she can finally exhale.
Shelby is looking for someone who sees beyond the sass to the soul beneath—the one that’s never truly had a home of her own. Could you be the one to show her what love looks like? We think she just might surprise you with how much room she has in that big, beautiful heart of hers.
1) The first step to meet the cats at Animal House is to email us at AHcatadoption@gmail.com. Be sure to include your full name, age, address, and phone number. We will respond as soon as possible to answer your questions and schedule an appointment to visit our shelter. If you have already submitted an inquiry through Adopt-a-Pet or Petfinder about a particular cat, there is no need to send a separate email.
2) During your appointment, you will complete a questionnaire and work with an adoption coordinator to find the cat that is right for you. This process may involve meeting with numerous cats, or even making more than one visit to Animal House. You and your new cat will live together for a lifetime, so this step is important.
3) Before adoption, we ensure that your cat has been spayed or neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated.
4) When your adoption is finalized, the adoption paperwork is completed and a $130 adoption fee for adult cats and $150 for kittens is collected.
We are located at:
2151 59th Street
St. Louis, Missouri 63110
(About a block southeast of
Hampton Avenue and Interstate 44)
1) The first step to meet the cats at Animal House is to email us at AHcatadoption@gmail.com. Be sure to include your full name, age, address, and phone number. We will respond as soon as possible to answer your questions and schedule an appointment to visit our shelter. If you have already submitted an inquiry through Adopt-a-Pet or Petfinder about a particular cat, there is no need to send a separate email.
2) During your appointment, you will complete a questionnaire and work with an adoption coordinator to find the cat that is right for you. This process may involve meeting with numerous cats, or even making more than one visit to Animal House. You and your new cat will live together for a lifetime, so this step is important.
3) Before adoption, we ensure that your cat has been spayed or neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated.
4) When your adoption is finalized, the adoption paperwork is completed and a $130 adoption fee for adult cats and $150 for kittens is collected.
2151 59th Street
St. Louis, Missouri 63110
(About a block southeast of
Hampton Avenue and Interstate 44)
More about this shelter
Animal House Cat Rescue and Adoption Center is a private, non-profit, “no-kill” organization dedicated to providing the homeless, abandoned cats and kittens of St. Louis with a better life. We are committed to maintaining an adoption center that provides a safe, healthy and enriching environment, and our goal is a solid and lasting adoption for every cat and kitten in our care.
Animal House opened in 2010 when the City of St. Louis closed its municipal shelter and ended a number of services for stray animals. Not only did the 75 cats residing in their shelter need a place to go, the St. Louis community needed services for abandoned, homeless cats. Animal House was born out of that need. Today we house 100-250 cats and kittens at any given time.
The cats and kittens at Animal House are rescued from the streets of our community and often come from challenging circumstances that include neglect, abandonment, or injury. We have created a safe place where cats in need find shelter, medical and nutritional support, individualized socialization and interaction, enrichment, lots of love, and the opportunity to connect with a loving, lifelong family. We impose no time limit on this process, giving each cat or kitten the time they need. We emphasize matchmaking throughout our adoption process to ensure the best possible match.
Animal House Cat Rescue and Adoption Center is a private, non-profit, “no-kill” organization dedicated to providing the homeless, abandoned cats and kittens of St. Louis with a better life. We are committed to maintaining an adoption center that provides a safe, healthy and enriching environment, and our goal is a solid and lasting adoption for every cat and kitten in our care.
Animal House opened in 2010 when the City of St. Louis closed its municipal shelter and ended a number of services for stray animals. Not only did the 75 cats residing in their shelter need a place to go, the St. Louis community needed services for abandoned, homeless cats. Animal House was born out of that need. Today we house 100-250 cats and kittens at any given time.
The cats and kittens at Animal House are rescued from the streets of our community and often come from challenging circumstances that include neglect, abandonment, or injury. We have created a safe place where cats in need find shelter, medical and nutritional support, individualized socialization and interaction, enrichment, lots of love, and the opportunity to connect with a loving, lifelong family. We impose no time limit on this process, giving each cat or kitten the time they need. We emphasize matchmaking throughout our adoption process to ensure the best possible match.
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