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My name is Princess!

Posted over 3 months ago | Updated 20 hours ago

Adoption process
1

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

2

Meet the Pet

3

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Age
Adult
Sex
Female
Pet ID
251709
Hair Length

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

- Very active and playful kitty who will do best in a home where someone will play with her often



- Likes playing with all kinds of cat toys, especially wand toys; will play fetch with ball toys!



- Friendly and likes a lot of attention, but prefers affection on her terms; will often brush up against your leg or hand but prefers to make her own decisions about when, where, and how long you'll pet her



- Not a fan of other cats and will be happiest as your one and only; if you do have another cat, a very slow introduction will be necessary to set her up for success



- Will occasionally sit in your lap or cuddle with you on the couch or in bed at night



- Good at communicating through body language; looking for a cat-savvy home where all family members are mature enough to understand and respect her signals



- Doesn't have tolerance for young, noisy or busy children, so she's looking for a calm, predictable home with mature family members



- Often rubs or playfully pounces on legs and feet while you are walking, so she likely is not a good fit for a household that includes people with mobility issues



- Has a strong preference for wet food, but will nibble on dry food left out in between meals; enjoys the water fountain in her foster home, but also drinks from a bowl



- Overall has a quirky personality and it might take a little time for her and her humans to get used to each other, but she is definitely worth it and would make a wonderful addition to the family



This cat has shown signs of overstimulation while in the shelter. Lots of handling, playing with hands, and excessive petting can cause them to overstimulate, which can result in scratching and/or biting. This cat is looking for experienced cat owners who will watch this cat's body language while interacting to note signs of overstimulation (tail waving, fur rippling, dilated pupils, ears turned back and quick body movements) and be willing to respect their boundaries. This cat will also benefit from interactive toys such as wands and ball spinners while playing. We are happy to speak with you more when you visit and can provide post-adoption resources. If you can give this cat mental stimulation, patience and space when they need it, please consider adopting! They would love to be your sidekick and buddy for life!



All adoptable cats and kittens are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations (rabies and FVRCP as appropriate for their age)


Primary Color: Black
Secondary Color: White
Weight: 9.42
Age: 2yrs 0mths 2wks
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
251709
Contact
Email
Address
5452 NE 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50313

Their adoption process

1.

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

If a pet has specific contact info in their profile about how to schedule a visit, please reach out directly to that contact.

2.

Meet the Pet

We recommend dogs meet any resident dogs before adoption.

3.

Take the Pet Home

Please allow one to two hours to complete the adoption process.

Additional adoption info

You can find information about our adoption process at https://www.arl-iowa.org/adoptionprocess
If a pet has specific contact info in their profile about how to schedule a visit, please reach out directly to that contact.

Go meet their pets

The Animal Rescue League of Iowa has locations and partner sites throughout the Des Moines metro. You can find hours and contact info for all our sites at https://www.ARL-Iowa.org/Locations

You can see all our available pets at https://www.ARL-Iowa.org. Please note that we do not respond to emails about individual pets available for adoption.

More about this shelter

The Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) is Iowa's largest nonprofit animal shelter, caring for many thousands of pets each year. The ARL serves people and pets from across the state of Iowa through its programs, which include pet adoption, humane education, pet behavior training, spay/neuter, animal cruelty intervention and much more.

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