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These adorable cats are available for adoption in Iowa City, 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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Tora

Domestic Shorthair

Female
South Amana, IA
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House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.It was noticed that Tora was showing signs of shelter stress with excessive grooming and itching. She was moved into a foster home where she is doing better, but we are still working on identifying the base of her dry skin. We will continue to work with her and any potential adopter on her skin concerns! Tora is enjoying life in foster care, but would love nothing more than a forever home! She loves laying in a sunny window and pets of all kinds. Our petite girl is happy to nap the afternoon away and then get her loving in. She likes head pats, belly rubs, back pets, neck scratches and more! In foster care, she gets a little coconut oil massaged into her skin daily which helps her fur stay soft - and she looks forward to these mini massages! She would gladly trade a lot of love for just a little but of pampering. After coming to us with a litter of kittens from an outdoor area where she was not safe, Tora deserves a soft landing zone. She is sweet as cotton candy! If you would like to meet Tora, we can arrange for a meet and greet! Reach out to Safe Haven and we will get it set up!Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.March 13, 2025, 11:35 am

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Pearl (fka Tiny Tot)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
South Amana, IA
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Not good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Today: Pearl was originally know as Tiny Tot when she first came to Safe Haven. She found her way back when her owner passed. She is now a 16 year young senior cat who is looking for her perfect retirement home. She still gets around well and would prefer a sunny window to spend her days sleeping in.    Original Profile on Pearl from 2009: Tiny is a wonderful, loving, talkitive little girl.  She wants more then to have all the attention she can get.  Tiny would be best as the only cat in a home.  Click here to watch a video of Pearl (fka Tiny Tot).Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.February 10, 2025, 9:47 pm

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Lottie

Domestic Shorthair

Female
South Amana, IA
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Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered,
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Lottie (along with her mom and sister) was discovered in a cat carrier that had been thrown in a ditch when she was a day or two old. It was noticed that her back legs seemed frozen and it was unclear how she had been injured. Once Lottie was eating solid food, an x-ray was scheduled. These x-rays did reveal an injury that had healed. No further improvement was expected for Lottie. One thing Dr. Roland (Safe Haven's volunteer vet) needed to determine a plan for Lottie's future was to find out if Lottie had control of her bowels and bladder, so she took over fostering her. Since Lottie had been seen playing in the litterbox at her first foster home, Dr. Roland set up a dog crate with a litterbox, food and water. She noticed that Lottie was using the litterbox when she was in the crate but did not go back to the litter box when she was out playing. So, Dr. Roland ordered some tiny kitten diapers and onesies for playtime. Dr. Roland did notice that Lottie would twitch her tail rapidly when she needed to poop, and she also twitches her legs and clenches her toes, which indicates that the nerves to her legs are damaged but not severed. It has been noticed that Lottie is not using her litter box 100% of the time. Her ideal home would be with someone who has extra time for the care Lottie requires, like diaper changes, baths, and laundry. She will repay you with lots of purrs and snuggles. She is such a happy-go-lucky girl!  Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.March 20, 2025, 7:36 pm

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Sylvie

Domestic Shorthair

Female
South Amana, IA
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House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Sylvie is new to the world of kind human interaction, so is leary of this new situation she finds herself in. She will need a kind and loving human who is willing to give her extra time to warm up to them. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.February 9, 2025, 2:21 pm

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Sandor

Domestic Shorthair

Male
South Amana, IA
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House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Sandor is a timid boy. He is looking for someone who can be patient and kind with him. He is still learning what it is like to have a human love you.Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.February 9, 2025, 2:21 pm

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Sweets

Domestic Shorthair

Female
South Amana, IA
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House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Her name says it all. She is a genuine sweetie! Get your own mini black panther that will purr at your touch. She will even make it easy for you, if you hold out your hand near her, she will use it to pet herself by rubbing against it. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.February 10, 2025, 9:47 pm

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Cat shelters and rescues in Iowa City, Iowa

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Iowa City Animal Care & Adoption Center

3910 Napoleon Lane, Iowa City, IA 52240

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

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Baxter's Buddies Rescue

Iowa City, IA 52240

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Safely Sheltered Animal Rescue

Coralville, IA 52241

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Johnson County Humane Society

PO Box 2775, Iowa City, IA 52244

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Safe Haven of Iowa County

2783 Highway 6 Trail, South Amana, IA 52334

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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SAINT Rescue

1200 16th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

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Safe Journey Rescue

2275 16th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

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Last Hope Animal Rescue

1825 16th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

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Companion Animal Network (CAN)

Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

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Adopt A Pal

Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits

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