Kittens and cats in Medford, Massachusetts

To adopt this cat from Black Cat Rescue, please fill out a profile https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston Midnight's journey has been a challenging one; she was attacked by a dog, which left her with nerve damage and incontinence. Her tail had to be amputated, and she was sent to Black Cat Rescue to heal. Despite the hardships she has faced, Midnight has shown remarkable resilience and strength. With the care and support of her foster human, she has made incredible progress. Her incontinence is now manageable with the help of a diaper, and she has adapted to her new circumstances with grace and determination. Midnight is now ready for her next chapter, a loving home where she can receive the care and attention she deserves. She is a sweet and affectionate cat, with a playful spirit that shines bright. She even still likes dogs!! All she needs is a chance to show you the love and joy she has to offer. Please consider opening your heart and home to Midnight. She has so much love to give and is ready to become a cherished member of your family. Together, we can give Midnight the happy ending she deserves. Here's what her foster human has to say about Midnight: How would you describe the cat's general personality? Midnight is very outgoing and active.  She thinks the world is her oyster.  She doesn't hide, even when first entering a space (including the NBC studios). Does the cat enjoy being pet? If yes, on what parts of its body does the cat like to be pet?   Midnight loves being petted.  She often stretches up and puts her legs on my knees when I'm sitting so I can rub her head and ears.     Also, if I rub her backside briskly, just above her tail, she will pee or poop if she has something  ready to go.  Recently, she's been volunteering to stand in the catbox for this, which is really helpful. . Are there any parts of its body that the cat does NOT like being touched?   Don't pet her backside above the tail if you don't want her to pee or poop.  Also, she is such an active cat that she sometimes won't stand still long enough to be petted, but we still get lots of pets in.   Does the cat come on your lap?     Does the cat like to be held? She wants to come up on my lap and she doesn't mind being held, but we are limited by the fact that she may pee or poop on me.  Sometimes I put a cloth on my lap so we can cuddle.  She also likes to climb up on my shoulders when I'm sitting in the kitchen.   Does the cat sleep in your bed?   I'll bet she would if I could let her. Does the cat seek your attention? Does the cat like to play? What are the cat's favorite games and toys? Midnight absolutely loves attention, either from people or other pets and is always up for playing.  She loves her pole toy and anything that she can bat around on the floor.  She also likes batting at Arvid the dog (who doesn't seem to mind). How vocal is the cat? What kinds of sounds does the cat make?   Midnight isn't a big talker and doesn't cry to get through doors, etc. but she has a very cute little meow when she wants to tell me something. Does the cat scratch a scratcher? If no, please explain   Yes, Midnight likes both her cardboard scratcher and to get a long scratch in anytime that she can get to the flat-weave rugs (when she escapes into the livingroom). . Does the cat always use the litter box? If no, please explain. Midnight likes the catbox and will go in and 'pretend' to poop, then scratch around in the litter.  She does occasionally get a poop in the box but as often as not her poops will end up elsewhere.  She doesn't seem to be able to push them out voluntarily without help.     That being said, as I mentioned before, she will poop and pee if I rub her tail end and she is starting to volunteer to do that.  I'm guessing that she is more comfortable with the poops out and appreciates the help.  This is a change from a few months ago when she often wouldn't stand still to have me rub her tail end and make her poop.     I've been making sure she has plenty of time to run around and get exercise on the theory that that will help her to strengthen her back end and perhaps help with the poop coordination.  (She does a lot of running and jumping around now that we've figured out how to poop-proof larger areas of the house. What food and frequency is the cat currently eating? Is the cat picky about food?   I've been feeding Midnight Royal Canin dental food (Dr. Leavey recommended that for another cat to keep weight in line).  I feed about 3/4 cups per day - sometimes I put out more and she seems to self-regulate her intake. What is the cat's favorite treat? Pretty much anything - I give her freeze-dried salmon or any dry cat treats that we have on hand.  She also likes the pate treats. Does the cat ever swat (claws in) at you? If so, under what circumstances?   Midnight likes to play and will swat at me and Arvid for fun.     Has the cat ever scratched (claws out) you?   Midnight rarely scratches but has clawed me when she is very anxious (at the cat event) or when I tried to get her into a diaper when she had already told me no.  That said, she doesn't scratch me or complain even when I have to put her back into her part of the house after an escape to the livingroom. Does the cat ever nip (teeth without breaking skin) you? Has the cat ever bitten you (breaking skin)? No, she hasn't nipped or bitten me. To the best of your knowledge, how does the cat react to new people? Social? Fearful?   Midnight is super friendly with anyone who comes to visit and was either friendly or tolerant with everybody on her outings, except when she'd really had enough at the Boston cat event.  She loves playing with my dog and me and tried to befriend Hugo, my friend's cat who came to stay with us (in his own segregated part of the house)   I think Midnight would love living in a home with other pets, especially if she doesn't recover the ability to reliably use the catbox and so can't sit on laps or sleep with people. Does that cat have any cute/quirky traits that aren’t covered by the previous questions?   As mentioned, Midnight is about the most outgoing, social cat I've ever met.  Also, she is really soft and super plush which isn't really a trait, but makes her very pretty and really enjoyable to pet. In your opinion, what is the best thing about the cat? Why should an adopter choose THIS cat to adopt?   If Midnight could use the catbox reliably, she would be just about perfect.  Only people who don't want a cat who is super friendly and interactive should steer away.   Just a guess, but she might be quite dominant in a multi-cat household - she is not at all shy around other cats. What are the cat's challenges and how have you found to best manage them?   Her challenge is just the obvious one.  We have to cover everything with cloths and pads to manage her pee/poop.     I still hope that she will recover her catbox skills, but she might not.  Things have definitely gotten easier over time, but that is partly because I'm getting better at Midnight-proofing the areas she has access to.  That said, she is offering a glimmer of hope so, fingers crossed! To learn more about adopting this cat in Massachusetts, please visit www.blackcatrescue.com or fill out an Adoption Profile at https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston.  October 19, 2024, 12:03 pm

To adopt this cat from Black Cat Rescue, please fill out a profile https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston All about Layla from her foster home: Please note - Layla does not get along with other cats. Also, due to her personality we do not recommend a home with small children. How would you describe the cat's general personality? Layla is a very sweet 4 year old girl who has clear boundaries and will let you know about them.  Does the cat enjoy being pet? Yes, and she will let you know by chasing down your hands. If yes, on what parts of its body does the cat like to be pet?  She likes getting pet on the chin and cheeks, and will tolerate the back. Are there any parts of its body that the cat does NOT like being touched? She will flop onto her back, but she does not seem to enjoy getting belly rubs. Does the cat come on your lap? Yes! She loves a lap. Does the cat like to be held? I have only tried to pick her up once, and she protested with a meow, so I think the answer is no. Does the cat sleep in your bed? Yes. Does the cat seek your attention? Yes, but on her own terms. Does the cat like to play? She does like a catnip banana, but it's been difficult to get her interested in more interactive toys.  What are the cat's favorite games and toys? She likes rolling around on catnip and gnawing on her banana. She also has a puzzle feeder to prevent her from eating too quickly. How vocal is the cat? She's pretty quiet overall. What kinds of sounds does the cat make? She likes to make these soft meows when she wants attention or when she wants to protest something that you've done.  Does the cat scratch a scratcher? She does not seem to be interested in the cardboard scratchers I have around the house. If no, please explain. She seems to be much more interested in the rug instead. Does the cat always use the litter box? Yes. Does the cat ever swat (claws in) at you? If so, under what circumstances? No.  Does the cat ever nip (teeth without breaking skin) you? She has nipped once while sitting on my lap and I was reaching over her for my keyboard. It might have been some overstimulation from petting earlier. To the best of your knowledge, how does the cat react to new people? Social? Fearful? I have not introduced her to new people yet, but she seemed remarkably brave and confident when she ended up in foster. She started adventuring almost immediately, and then the next day, she was demanding pets. Does that cat have any cute/quirky traits that aren’t covered by the previous questions?   She will let out little, protesting meows when you move from a position she does not approve of. She also loves flopping onto her side and rolling around on her back. In your opinion, what is the best thing about the cat? Why should an adopter choose THIS cat to adopt? She is very affectionate and loves to cuddle, but she's also happy to wander off and do her own thing. What are the cat's challenges and how have you found to best manage them? She will hiss when she's uncomfortable and unsure, which can be surprising to hear after dealing with other cats. It will be important to pay attention to her boundaries and to listen to what she's telling you.  To learn more about adopting this cat in Massachusetts, please visit www.blackcatrescue.com or fill out an Adoption Profile at https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston.  November 6, 2024, 4:50 pm

To adopt this cat from Black Cat Rescue, please fill out a profile https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston Phantom is a sweet 1 year old black cat who would do best with another cat. Here's what her foster human has to say about her: How would you describe the cat's general personality? She's very sweet and a huge goofball.  Does the cat enjoy being pet? Yes!! Sometimes she'll start eating when getting pet and stop eating if you stop petting.  If yes, on what parts of its body does the cat like to be pet? She loves having her head pet! In fact she'll just take charge and move her head where she wants pet. She even rolls onto her back when she wants her chin rubbed.  Are there any parts of its body that the cat does NOT like being touched? She takes a while to warm up to new people, but once she does everywhere except her tummy is fair game. (She hasn't gone through a nail trim yet but is ok with her paws getting touched). Does the cat come on your lap? Not yet but she does like to use hands as pillows Does the cat like to be held? Haven't tried yet Does the cat sleep in your bed? No, but she might once she starts getting more confident.  Does the cat seek your attention? Once she gets comfortable, yes. Prior to that she needs a little coaxing, but she does love attention. She will meow at you for food, but also just wants to say hi when you're in a different room. Does the cat like to play? Yes, she'll play by herself and then once she trusts you she'll play with you. She has a lot of energy so playtime is a necessity. What are the cat's favorite games and toys? She seems to like wand toys and similar toys where she knows where your hands are in relation to it. How vocal is the cat? She's become increasingly vocal in her foster home and will make a great conversation partner for you.  What kinds of sounds does the cat make? She makes adorable chirping/trilling sounds! And she sounds like a lawnmower when she's purring Does the cat scratch a scratcher? Maybe If no, please explain. She'll use the designated scratching areas, but she likes to use her claws to crawl up furniture too so there is a good likelihood furniture will fall victim to her desire to climb.  Does the cat always use the litter box? Yes, shes been very good about it! What food and frequency is the cat currently eating? She gets about 9 oz of wet food and as much dry food as she wants every day. She has a big appetite for a small cat. Is the cat picky about food? Not really, but she absolutely adores wet food What is the cat's favorite treat? Chewy meat treats Has the cat ever scratched (claws out) you? She gets overstimulated during play sometimes. In these cases she does scratch (no breaking skin). Once you withdraw your hand she understands that she can't do that, but she is not always inclined to get redirected to play with toys. She needs someone willing to teach her.  Does the cat ever nip (teeth without breaking skin) you? Once she nibbled on my hand when I was petting her around the time she usually gets fed. I just brought the wet food bowl closer and she quickly redirected. Another time when she was overstimulated by petting she started biting my hand and had to get redirected to a toy. Has the cat ever bitten you (breaking skin)? No To the best of your knowledge, how does the cat react to new people? Social? Fearful? She is quite fearful around new people which is to be expected for a shy cat. Does that cat have any cute/quirky traits that aren’t covered by the previous questions? She reminds me of Toothless, the animated dragon! Playful, sweet, and ready to find her loyal friend.  In your opinion, what is the best thing about the cat? Why should an adopter choose THIS cat to adopt? She's a sweet like goofball who's looking for someone to help bring her out of her shell. Her ideal human is someone who likes to laugh at her antics, doesn't mind her redecorating with her claws, and gives her lots of attention while also respecting that sometimes she just wants some space. What are the cat's challenges and how have you found to best manage them? She is used to humans and likes being around them, but she is a shy, young cat who needs someone patient and willing to redirect destructive behaviors. At first, just sitting with her, respecting her boundaries, and giving her as much wet food as she wants.   To learn more about adopting this cat in Massachusetts, please visit www.blackcatrescue.com or fill out an Adoption Profile at https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston.  November 14, 2024, 9:10 am

To adopt this cat from Black Cat Rescue, please fill out a profile https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston How would you describe the cat's general personality? Helen is a sweet old lady who loves to putter around the house and be involved with whatever is going on. She is very dignified, but not so much so that she won't chase a toy mouse or zoom around the house once in awhile. Does the cat enjoy being pet? Yes If yes, on what parts of its body does the cat like to be pet? She likes to be pet on her head (especially scratches behind the ears), back, and chest Are there any parts of its body that the cat does NOT like being touched? Not that I've particularly noticed Does the cat come on your lap? Yes! She loves to curl up and fall asleep on my lap, or place herself directly between me and whatever I'm trying to do that isn't pay attention to her. She will hop into my lap on the floor, on the couch, or even under the desk while I'm sitting on an office chair. Does the cat like to be held? She tolerates being picked up or held in place when she's on my lap, but it's not her favorite Does the cat sleep in your bed? She's not currently doing so, but her previous home reported that she likes to :) Does the cat seek your attention? Yes! If she's not sleeping, she wants me to be paying attention to her Does the cat like to play? A bit - she's fond of her scratcher and will chase a catnip mouse around if I toss it, but doesn't seek it out often What are the cat's favorite games and toys? (see above)  How vocal is the cat? She's very chatty! What kinds of sounds does the cat make? She chirps and mrows at me if she wants attention, and makes a delightful little mrrp noise if you pet her while she's sleepy. Does the cat scratch a scratcher? Yes Does the cat always use the litter box? Yes What food and frequency is the cat currently eating? She eats 1 3oz can of Fancy Feast Gravy Lovers in the evening, supplemented with free-fed kibble that she munches on very occasionally. Is the cat picky about food? She doesn't seem especially picky  What is the cat's favorite treat? She doesn't seem especially picky  Does the cat ever swat (claws in) at you? If so, under what circumstances? No Has the cat ever scratched (claws out) you? No Does the cat ever nip (teeth without breaking skin) you? No Has the cat ever bitten you (breaking skin)? No To the best of your knowledge, how does the cat react to new people? Social? Fearful? Not sure how she reacts to new people in general, but it only took about 90 minutes from her initial arrival at her foster home to her first lap snuggle!  Does that cat have any cute/quirky traits that aren’t covered by the previous questions? She has a lovely medium-length coat - not a complete fluffball, but definitely very plush fur!  In your opinion, what is the best thing about the cat? Why should an adopter choose THIS cat to adopt? If you want a companion to velcro themselves to your side and provide cozy companionship all day long, Helen is your lady! She's a snuggly sweetheart who just wants to relax and be adored.  What are the cat's challenges and how have you found to best manage them? It's very important for Helen to be the center of attention - she struggled in a previous home with a toddler, and I'd guess that she would thrive best in a home without any pets or younger kids.  To learn more about adopting this cat in Massachusetts, please visit www.blackcatrescue.com or fill out an Adoption Profile at https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston.  November 11, 2024, 7:05 pm

To adopt this cat from Black Cat Rescue, please fill out a profile https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston About Bryce from her foster human: How would you describe the cat's general personality? Bryce is a clever and curious cat who enjoys running after toys and watching the city activity out the window. She has yet to learn how to trust people, so most of her time is spent hiding, but she will venture out once she no longer feels threatened. Does the cat enjoy being pet? No (or not yet?) Are there any parts of its body that the cat does NOT like being touched? N/A Does the cat come on your lap? No Does the cat like to be held? No Does the cat sleep in your bed? No Does the cat seek your attention? No Does the cat like to play? Yes, especially when she is alone. Sometimes she will go after a fishing rod style toy if she’s already in a playful mood. What are the cat's favorite games and toys? She has been obsessed with her little plush mice, but also enjoys batting around anything that makes noise and/or is shiny. How vocal is the cat? While she was in heat, she’d meow quite a bit in the middle of the night. But, she was just spayed, so it’s still unknown how much noise she’ll make on a regular basis. What kinds of sounds does the cat make? Unknown Does the cat scratch a scratcher? No. She has not had access to a vertical-style scratcher and has not been interested in the horizontal one. Does the cat always use the litter box? Yes If no, please explain. She peed on a chair one time before she knew where the litter box was, since it was too far away from her initial hiding spot. Ever since then there has not been an issue. What food and frequency is the cat currently eating? Right now Bryce is enjoying fancy feast wet food mixed with Purina One dry food, and tends to prefer grazing her bowl throughout the day/night. The bowl typically needs to be filled twice a day with half a can of wet food with a small handful of dry food. Is the cat picky about food? She does not seem to be and has happily switched cat food brands a few times. What is the cat's favorite treat? Her favorite treat hasn’t been discovered yet, but she seems to enjoy Temptation treats and churu. Does the cat ever swat (claws in) at you? If so, under what circumstances? Yes, she will swat if she is picked up or touched too many times. Has the cat ever scratched (claws out) you? Only when trying to grab her for a vet visit. Does the cat ever nip (teeth without breaking skin) you? Only when trying to grab her for a vet visit. Has the cat ever bitten you (breaking skin)? No To the best of your knowledge, how does the cat react to new people? Social? Fearful? She will definitely be fearful of new people, based on the fact she has still been acting fearful of everyone. Does that cat have any cute/quirky traits that aren’t covered by the previous questions? When she’s intrigued by something, she tends to stretch out her neck and/or tilt her head. She does the a lot, especially if something interesting is happening outside or she finds a mirror. Also, if she’s feeling particularly safe in her environment, she likes to sleep with her arms stretched out straight in front of her. What are the cat's challenges and how have you found to best manage them? Since Bryce has gone through some traumatic events, she is understandably cautious around people. It’s important to respect her privacy and has been useful to let her have some alone time when settling in. If there’s a human in the room with her, she spooks very easily, so a great way to keep an eye on her without scaring her is to watch through a camera (e.g. smartphone or indoor security camera). This way, there is less risk of sudden movements or eye contact. In your opinion, what is the best thing about the cat? Why should an adopter choose THIS cat to adopt? Bryce has gone through so much for such a small, young cat. She is such a sweetheart and deserves all the love in the world, but she just doesn’t know it yet. Once she decides to start trusting you, it’s the best feeling in the world. (Not to mention she’s adorable with her little white paws and big yellow eyes). To learn more about adopting this cat in Massachusetts, please visit www.blackcatrescue.com or fill out an Adoption Profile at https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston.  November 13, 2024, 3:29 pm

Chadwick is a super energetic and playful cat! He loves playing with wand toys and anything that moves. Chadwick is estimated to be 1 year old. He was brought to the shelter from the person who found him so his back story is limited. We're not sure if he would do well with other pets since he hasn't had that supervised interaction yet. I believe Chadwick would do best in a home that has ample time to play with him and space for him to work on his zoomies! He does need an owner who has the patience to work on a few of his quirks. He can get a bit over excited when playing and use his mouth to show his excitement. He's been working on this with the right mix and amount of toys.