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My name is Nora!

Posted over 10 months ago | Updated over 5 months ago

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Tortoiseshell
Age
13 years 5 months old, Senior
Sex
Female
Pet ID
Hair Length
short

My details

Alert icon Not good with dogs
Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My personality

My story

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

It’s Nora’s 13th birthday—and she’s waiting for someone to celebrate with. She’s spent an entire year at Scruffy Paws and and despite her beauty, charm, and larger-than-life personality, she’s still waiting for the right person to come along. And we just don’t get it. Nora is a beautiful, plus-size dilute tortie with a big personality and an even bigger heart. She’s lived a full life, survived heartbreak, healed from illness, and now all she wants is a soft bed, a sunny window, and someone to love her for exactly who she is.

Senior cats like Nora are so often overlooked—and it’s heartbreaking, because they have so much love left to give. Nora is a chatty, confident queen who knows what she wants (mostly food, head scratches, and admiration). She’ll rub against your legs, chirp to say hello, and stand on her back feet to greet you. She’s affectionate in that classic tortie way: loving, loyal, and full of just the right amount of sass. And let’s be honest—her curves only make her more perfect.

Nora needs to be the only cat in the home and would do best with adults or older kids who respect her need for space when she’s done being adored. But make no mistake: she does want love, and lots of it. She just wants it on her own terms—don’t we all?

This girl has waited long enough. If you believe senior cats deserve comfort, companionship, and a second chance, Nora is waiting. Let’s make this her last birthday in a shelter—and her first one truly at home. 🐾💕

Please be sure to read a cat's full bio before applying! We do our best to keep bios updated as we learn more about each cat or as circumstances change. The bio is the best place to find the most current and important information about their needs, personality, and ideal home.

Thank you for your interest in adopting from Scruffy Paws Animal Rescue! If this post is still up, we are still accepting applications for this cat(s)/kitten(s). There's no need to email us about availability, just submit an application if you're interested! For more information about our adoption process, please visit our website: https://scruffypawsanimalrescue.org/about-adoption/

All adoption fees include:
- Spay/neuter surgery Adoption Process
- Microchip
- Rabies and distemper vaccinations
- Proof of FIV/feline leukemia testing
- Flea treatment & deworming
- A veterinary exam

Please Note: Scruffy Paws operates by appointment only and is not open to the public. Many of our cats and kittens are in foster homes, so for the safety of our fosters and adopters, an approved adoption application is required before scheduling a meet-and-greet.

Ready to apply? Submit an adoption application on our website here:
https://form.jotform.com/250234822801145

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