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My name is Arial!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated 4 days ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Approve Application

4

Meet the Pet

5

Sign Adoption Contract

6

Pay Fee

7

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Brown Tabby/White
Age
7 months old, Young
Sex
Female
Pet ID
4185
Hair Length

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

Omg hi hi hi! I'm so happy you're checking me out! My name is Arial, and I'm the exact opposite of the generic, boring font I'm named after. I'm as quirky and wacky as they come!

My foster parents affectionately call me a crazy, nutball Parkour spider... at least, I think they mean that affectionately? When I play, I'm a supernova of energy that (literally) bounces off the walls. My antics and spunkiness have been known to leave visitors in pure awe.

But I'm not all about the Fast and the Furriest (har har). When I'm done playing, I'm a big lover. I enjoy being held and will happily curl up for a snooze and a cuddle in your lap or on your chest. One of my cutest quirks? I love to sit up on my hind legs and reach for things that I want with my little bunny paws. If you'd like to see this adorableness in action or see more pictures of me growing up, check out my foster mom's Insta - https://www.instagram.com/dinosaur_kitten_nuggets/.

Now, let's talk about the elephant in the room. I do have feline leukemia virus (FeLV), but please don't write me off just yet! Let me tell you about it. Having FeLV, I will need my family to keep a very close eye on my health. This means watching for any changes in behavior, eating, drinking, or bathroom habits, physical changes anywhere on my body... no observation is too small with FeLV, and my family should get guidance from my veterinarian whenever you notice anything. My immune system can be more fragile than a cat without FeLV, so when something comes up, it's important to act fast to avoid compounding symptoms. FeLV is only contagious to other cats, so if I have a feline buddy, they should also be FeLV-positive. I'll promise you one thing - FeLV has no hold on how much I'll love my family and how much joy we'll bring to each other's lives!

You can learn more specifics of FeLV here:

https://www.merckvetmanual.com/cat-owners/disorders-affecting-multiple-body-systems-of-cats/feline-leukemia-virus-felv

https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/feline-health-topics/feline-leukemia-virus

https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/feline-leukemia-virus-disease-complex

My siblings and I are little warriors. Our kitty mama unexpectedly passed away when we were only a week and a half old, and we battled and defeated many health issues as tiny neonates. We were dealt a lousy hand at life, but we have overcome every obstacle and become happy, vibrant kittens, full of life and personality. We'll continue to thrive with the love from our future families.

I'd love a chance to show you just how amazing a unique kitty like me can be. I would definitely do best with a buddy who can keep up with my energy, so it'd rock my world to be adopted with any of my six other littermates (Basil, Comic Sans, Helvetica, Nutmeg, Times New Roman, Wingdings)!
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
4185
Contact
Phone
Address
3202 Cherokee Street, Saint Louis, MO 63118
Donation

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Interview

3.

Approve Application

4.

Meet the Pet

5.

Sign Adoption Contract

6.

Pay Fee

7.

Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

All potential adopters are required to complete a comprehensive application and interview, and will need to supply proper identification, as well as personal and veterinary references. Our adoption fee is $150 for kittens 6 months or younger, and $125 for any cat over six months of age. Our fee includes spay/neuter surgery, vaccines to-date of adoption, and a microchip. Once approved, all adopters are required to sign an adoption contract.

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3202 Cherokee Street, Saint Louis, MO 63118 Check Google for current hours or email us! Thanks!

More about this rescue

Tenth Life's Mission:
Giving cats the lives they deserve.
At Tenth Life, we believe that every cat, regardless of emotional or physical limitations, deserves the chance at a fulfilling and happy life.
We provide veterinary care, foster homes, and adoptive placement to stray cats and kittens, prioritizing those with special needs. We work to end unnecessary euthanasia and cat homelessness through educational outreach, community programs, and collaborative partnerships.

Only when a trusted veterinarian determines that a cat is in a state of incurable suffering, does Tenth Life relieve them of their pain through gentle and humane euthanasia. This difficult and thoughtful decision is never made in response to a lack of space, negative behaviors, or because a cat's medical needs are challenging or expensive.

To learn more about some of the cats we prioritize, visit our website, www.tenthlifecats.org. Thank you!


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