Calico kittens & cats in Jefferson City, Missouri

There is 3 kittens up for adoption. Born July 23, 2024. 1. Stella 2. Sky 3. Nala All three are very loving and playful. If interested please let me know and I will tell you more about whichever one you’re interested in.

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Snickers has just been weened from her mom and is still frightened of everything. Beautiful calico and she’s working on warming up to people.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 4, 2024, 1:09 pm

Name: Bean Age: 3-4 years Breed: Domestic short hair Gender: Neutered Male Good with Dogs: Unknown Good with Cats: Unknown Good with Children: Unknown FeLv/FIV test: Neg Adoption Fee: $10 Misc. Information: Bean was brought to the shelter us as a stray, so not much is known about his background. He has shown to have a very spicy personality while in the shelter, which has made it difficult for staff to handle him. This behavior may be a response to the stressful environment here. As a result, he is currently being kept in the back as a barn cat. The shelter provides a 5-day health guarantee for adopted animals. This includes health conditions not present or known about by the shelter at the of adoption, which adopter becomes aware of within 5 days. Injuries or accidents that occur at the adopter's home are not covered. The shelter is not responsible for incurred costs from local veterinarians due to non-compliance. ALL adoptions are final! Animals can be returned to the shelter for any reason, however, there are NO refunds or exchanges.

Name: Oreo Age: 1-2 years old Breed: Domestic short hair Gender: Neutered Male Good with Dogs: Never Been around dogs Good with Cats: got along well with her siblings but it’s unsure how she’ll do with other animals Good with Children: never been around kids Current weight: 19.3lbs FeLv/FIV test: Fiv Positive Adoption Fee: $50 Misc. Information: Oreo was surrendered to the shelter, along with Bandit and Bootsie, due to a change in his owner’s rental policy. The owner said that Oreo got along well with his brother and sister, but it’s unclear how he might do with other animals. Oreo was described as a very sweet and loving boy who enjoys playing and eating. What is FIV? FIV stands for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus just as HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. It typically causes a weakening of the cat's immune system. While similar to HIV, FIV has a long asymptomatic period and our job is to prolong this period. FIV is not transmissible to people! However, we do not recommend adopting an FIV cat if there is an immunosuppressed individual in the home, as FIV cats are more likely to become infected with and shed opportunistic organisms which may be transmissible to people. How long will an FIV cat live? Life expectancy is variable, but many live a long, happy life. Approximately 18% die within 5 years of infection. An additional 18% are still alive in that time frame but are experiencing illness from their immune-suppressed state. The remaining cats appear normal in that time frame and many go on to live long lives, only periodically experiencing illness. How is Diagnosis Made? At this shelter diagnosis is made using a screening test that uses a blood sample. It should be noted that administration of the vaccine for FIV will cause a cat to test positive. We do not currently have the technology to distinguish a vaccinated cat from a truly positive cat. How did this cat become infected? The major route of virus transmission is by the deep bite wounds that occur during fighting. There are other means of spreading the virus but they are less common, such as maternal transfer, sexually and via improperly screened blood transfusions. Casual contact such as sharing food bowls or snuggling is very unlikely to be associated with transmission. What special considerations does this cat need? **Keep your Cat Indoors Only - to prevent spread to other cats and protect your cat from infectious diseases. **Vaccination - your Veterinarian will advise you on future vaccine needs of your cat. Some vets recommend fewer vaccinations, or none at all. This cat was vaccinated on intake at this shelter, prior to diagnosis of FIV, as that is our policy to maintain the heard health of the cats here. **Parasite Control - this cat has been treated for diagnosed parasites at the shelter, but should be routinely treated as needed by your Veterinarian. General Monitoring - It is recommended that FIV cats have a check-up twice yearly by your Veterinarian. These cats are more prone to illnesses such as upper respiratory infections and dental disease. Your Veterinarian may recommend yearly bloodwork to monitor general health. Can FIV be treated? No, there is no treatment. Most FIV-positive cats handle the disease well, but it is important to address any secondary illnesses that may develop. Can FIV-negative and FIV-positive cats live together? There will always be a risk of transmission, but as long as there is no fighting the risk is minimal. The shelter provides a 5-day health guarantee for adopted animals. This includes health conditions not present or known about by the shelter at the of adoption, which adopter becomes aware of within 5 days. Injuries or accidents that occur at the adopter's home are not covered. The shelter is not responsible for incurred costs from local veterinarians due to non-compliance. ALL adoptions are final! Animals can be returned to the shelter for any reason, however, there are NO refunds or exchanges.

Name: Bootsie Age: 1-2 years old Breed: Domestic short hair Gender: Spayed Female Good with Dogs: Never Been around dogs Good with Cats: got along well with her siblings but it’s unsure how she’ll do with other animals Good with Children: never been around kids Current weight: 16.4lbs FeLv/FIV test: Neg Adoption Fee: $50 Misc. Information: Bootsie was surrendered to the shelter, along with Bandit and Oreo, because of a change in her owner’s rental policy. The owner mentioned that Bootsie got along well with her brothers, but it’s unclear how she might do with other animals. Bootsie was described as a very sweet and loving girl who tends to keep to herself. She has been very scared and nervous here at the shelter, so please go slow and allow her to approach you on her own terms. Do not corner Bootsie in her kennel allow her to come you. The shelter provides a 5-day health guarantee for adopted animals. This includes health conditions not present or known about by the shelter at the of adoption, which adopter becomes aware of within 5 days. Injuries or accidents that occur at the adopter's home are not covered. The shelter is not responsible for incurred costs from local veterinarians due to non-compliance. ALL adoptions are final! Animals can be returned to the shelter for any reason, however, there are NO refunds or exchanges.