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Kittens and cats in Des Moines, Iowa

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These adorable cats are available for adoption in Des Moines, Iowa. To learn more about each adoptable cat, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
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Jabari

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 11 mos
West Des Moines, IA
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This sweet girl was found as a stray. She was brought to Furry Friends Refuge to be spayed, when it was discovered she has a birth defect to her front left leg, but she gets around just great. Her Sternum did not form properly before she was born, so her heart is only protected by her skin. She absolutely LOVES people and wants nothing more than to be pet and loved. Although her medical issues may seem a bit scary, Jabari will let nothing stop her and continues to run, jump, and play like any other young cat should. She wouldn't mind living with other cats or low energy dogs but also wouldn't mind keeping the attention of her owner to herself. If you have a safe quiet place in your life for this sweet girl, please contact us to meet her and her foster mom will answer any questions.

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Bebo

Domestic Shorthair Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 4 yrs 6 mos
West Des Moines, IA
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Not good with kids, Spayed or Neutered,
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Bebo is a 4 year old shy boy looking for a home that can be patient with him as he learns to trust his family. After spending three years in a home he was returned to Furry Friends due to the family having medical issues that meant they could no longer keep him. At the shelter Bebo was standoffish and scared, always choosing to run, hide, or hiss when people came by. He was lucky to have a foster come forward and be willing to work with him and give a home to feel safe in! Now Bebo has made tons of progress, and while he still runs at times he has discovered that pets and scratches are great! Bebo has previously lived with a dog and with cats and would do great in a home with other four legged companions to help show him the ropes in his new home. He has also been sponsored meaning that their is no fee to adopt him and give him the home he has been craving.

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Tom

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 2 mos
West Des Moines, IA
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After being found as a stray, Tom came to Furry Friends Refuge in search of a home of his very own. We suspect that Tom has never had the privilege of calling anything "home", and all he is hoping for this Christmas is for someone to give him a chance. When found, Tom created a bond with the person who found him and was loving and affectionate. But unfortunately our staff and volunteers have not been able to bring that side of Tom out. The shelter can be a very scary place for animals, and Tom was often too nervous to come out from his corner during the day. He now has a foster who continues to show Tom that people aren't scary, but winning this boys heart has proved to be a challenge, but he continues to make progress each day. He has done well with other cats and would love a home with another four legged friend. Don't play around! Help us find Tom his Jerry!

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Darling

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 12 yrs 9 mos
West Des Moines, IA
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Darling is sweet, affectionate, and oh so adorable! This boy was originally brought in as a stray and quickly became a staff and volunteer favorite. A previous un resolved ear infection has caused the him to have a bit of a headtilt, but that doesn't stop him from living his best life! He got the chance to live life in a foster home and was discovered to be a total bed hog! He loves being close to his people and cuddling up during bed time. He does well with other cats and has lived fine with a dog as well. This boy is Feline Leukemia positive, meaning he has a weakened immune system is weaker than other cats, and something like a common cold can be a bit harder for her system to get over. Because of this Furry Friends offers our Reasonable Vet Care Program to all of our Felv+ kitties, meaning that we provide medical care (as needed and as schedules allow) at no cost to these guys that would otherwise be euthanized at other shelter in previous years for their diagnoses. Darling is also sponsored meaning that there is no fee to take this boy home and snuggle up close. Fill out the adoption application to get in touch with his foster!

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Checkers

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 8 mos
West Des Moines, IA
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Checkers originally came to Furry Friends as a stray and has been yet to find a home of her own for over 100 days. She is a sweet but shy little girl with the world ahead of her. She isn't here to play any games and is looking for a forever home that will stick! She is still learning that people aren't so scary but loves to get scratches on her chin and her back. She doesn't mind other cats but also wouldn't mind a home all to herself. Make her the queen of your house by filling out an adoption application and watch this girls progress!

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Zendaya

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 4 mos
West Des Moines, IA
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You know her, You love her. Zendaya is always ready to 'shake it up'! When she finds the right people to love, Zendaya is a sweet cuddly girl who's purrs sound like 'euphoria'. We love her here, and you will too. She prefers the company of humans rather than other kitties but wouldn't mind other independent cats in the home. Don't 'Dune' your chances with this sweet girl!

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Cat shelters and rescues in Des Moines, Iowa

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for cats in Des Moines, Iowa. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

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Unbreakabull Bullies Rehabilitation and Rescue

Des Moines, IA 50314

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Iowa Pet Adoptions

Des Moines, IA 50312

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc.

5452 NE 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50313

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Small Animal Rescue Team of Iowa

Des Moines, IA 50317

Pet Types: cats, birds, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Safe Home Rescue

PO Box 57448, Des Moines, IA 50317

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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City of Des Moines Animal Control and Shelter

1615 SE 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50320

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Animal Lifeline of Iowa, Inc

4521 SE 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50320

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Polk County Humane Society (in Missouri) - Iowa Transport

11101 University Ave Ste B, Clive, IA 50325

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Furry Friends Refuge

3505 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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4 The Dogs Rescue

West Des Moines, IA 50265

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Popular cat breeds

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Calico Chartreux Colorpoint Shorthair Cornish Rex Cymric Devon Rex Domestic Longhair Domestic Mediumhair Domestic Shorthair
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Japanese Bobtail Javanese Korat
LaPerm Maine Coon Manx Munchkin
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Persian Pixiebob Polydactyl/Hemingway RagaMuffin Ragdoll Russian Blue
Scottish Fold Selkirk Rex Siamese Siberian Singapura Snowshoe Somali Sphynx Tabby Tonkinese Turkish Angora Turkish Van