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My name is Nellie!

Posted over 3 weeks ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

Cared for by THE RESCUE HOUSE

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Black & White or Tuxedo
Age
1 year 4 months old, Young
Sex
Female
Pet ID
56374110
Hair Length
short

My story

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

*** Nellie is in a foster home. ***

Black & white tuxedo, short hair, spayed female, born approx. 6/1/23, #19282

Cats: good solo & good w/ her kittens
Dogs: prefers not
Children: calm older kids

BACKGROUND: This gorgeous young mama wandered into a yard in the Coachella Valley and promptly gave birth. Nellie had perfect instincts, because the homeowners kept her fed and safe for several weeks while they reached out to rescues. (Their pre-teen daughter named her Nellie!) The family moved into foster care where Nellie was a devoted mother and did a great job raising her babies. Now kittens and mama are all ready to find loving forever homes!

PERSONALITY: Nellie is beyond lovable. She was barely a year old when she gave birth, and she is definitely still a kitten at heart: she’s playful and energetic! Nellie loves to play and pounce and is rarin’ to go whenever you bring out a wand toy. She is ferocious at hunting that red laser dot. When the wands and laser pointers are put away, Nellie will purr and nuzzle against you. She’s a tad reserved with strangers but is super sweet once she has a chance to get to know people.

COMPATIBILITY: Nellie has continued to be comfortable with her kittens even though they are no longer physically reliant on her. Puff especially adores her mama. Nellie was wary of other cats in her foster home, though as she shifts out of mom mode and if she’s given a slow and proper introduction then she may adapt and be comfortable. She has met a gentle Labrador dog in foster care but isn’t really a fan and doesn’t like when there’s barking or other loud noises. Older respectful children should be fine though she prefers an overall quieter home.

Sweet Nellie is beautiful inside and out. Will she bring her desert-origin warmth to your life with sunshine and smiles for years to come?
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Contact info

Pet ID
56374110
Contact
Address
P.O. Box 231336, Encinitas, CA 92023

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

All prospective adopters must complete an application and be interviewed as part of the adoption process.

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We at The Rescue House believe that we can contribute to the welfare of our furry friends by implementing an Adoption Program. Our Adoption Centers are located in retail pet stores whose philosophy agrees with The Rescue House's mission. A list of the adoption centers can be found here: http://www.rescuehouse.org/adoption-centers.html

More about this rescue

The Rescue House is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization dedicated to assisting cats through its rescue, foster and adoption activities. We find loving homes for unwanted, abandoned, homeless and abused cats. We open our arms to cats that need assistance, regardless of age and often regardless of handicap. We find good homes for every cat that we take in - we are a true no-kill cat rescue organization.

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