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Kittens and cats in Melrose, Massachusetts

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These adorable cats are available for adoption in Melrose, Massachusetts. 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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Jalol

Oriental

Male, Adult
Saugus, MA
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Good with kids, Good with cats, House-trained,
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Karina

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 7 mos
Wakefield, MA
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Spayed or Neutered,
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Karina was living in a DPW parking lot. This poor baby had three litters of kittens outside, before PAWS could rescue her. She's extremely shy, but now, after a year, enjoys sitting near her loving foster mom, when she works from home. That's encouraging progress! Her best home will be with an experienced cat owner in a quiet home without other pets or children.
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Portland

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 9 yrs 9 mos
Wakefield, MA
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Spayed or Neutered,
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This shy, bonded pair of cats is learning to trust people more and more each day. Portland (the confident one) and Freeport (the more reserved orange tabby) have spent plenty of time around other cats and dogs. While Freeport takes his time warming up to new faces, Portland is a little braver and often takes the lead in exploring their surroundings. They're both still working toward allowing humans to touch them. Though they may initially be shy, they’re both slowly (after months) discovering that humans can be not that bad. If you’re looking for a gentle pair that would appreciate a quiet, patient home where they can continue building their confidence, Freeport and Portland might be the perfect fit for you.
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Freeport

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 9 yrs 9 mos
Wakefield, MA
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Spayed or Neutered,
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This shy, bonded pair of cats is learning to trust people more and more each day. Portland (the confident one) and Freeport (the more reserved orange tabby) have spent plenty of time around other cats and dogs. While Freeport takes his time warming up to new faces, Portland is a little braver and often takes the lead in exploring their surroundings. They're both still working toward allowing humans to touch them. Though they may initially be shy, they’re both slowly (after months) discovering that humans can be not that bad. If you’re looking for a gentle pair that would appreciate a quiet, patient home where they can continue building their confidence, Freeport and Portland might be the perfect fit for you.
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Pam

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 yrs 3 mos
Wakefield, MA
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Spayed or Neutered,
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Every cat deserves a good home - is yours the right one for Pam and Flo? This bonded pair of felines is ready to find their permanent one. Flo, a luxurious soft gray, and Pam, midnight black, both with beautiful green eyes, are 8.5-9 yrs old. They met in a shelter, where they spent a long time, and are quite timid. They're good cats and would love a quiet home (no kids, no cats or dogs) where they could have their own space to enjoy the sun and lots of naps. Pam and Flo are perfectly happy just to keep one another company and do not seek out petting or laps. As their photos show, sometimes they're velcro kitties, and sometimes they want their own space. They need lots of time to build trust with their caregiver, one who will be patient and kind and understanding as they slowly settle in. Their foster mom lovingly refer to them as “my decoratives”. Do you know someone who whose home would be perfect for them?
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Florence

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 yrs 3 mos
Wakefield, MA
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Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Every cat deserves a good home - is yours the right one for Pam and Flo? This bonded pair of felines is ready to find their permanent one. Flo, a luxurious soft gray, and Pam, midnight black, both with beautiful green eyes, are 8.5-9 yrs old. They met in a shelter, where they spent a long time, and are quite timid. They're good cats and would love a quiet home (no kids, no cats or dogs) where they could have their own space to enjoy the sun and lots of naps. Pam and Flo are perfectly happy just to keep one another company and do not seek out petting or laps. As their photos show, sometimes they're velcro kitties, and sometimes they want their own space. They need lots of time to build trust with their caregiver, one who will be patient and kind and understanding as they slowly settle in. Their foster mom lovingly refer to them as “my decoratives”. Do you know someone who whose home would be perfect for them?

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Cat shelters and rescues in Melrose, Massachusetts

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Protection of Animals in Wakefield Society, Inc. (PAWS)

411 Lowell Street, Wakefield, MA 01880

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Kitty Connection

Medford, MA 02155

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Animal Umbrella Inc.

320B Charger St., Revere, MA 02151

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Save-A-Heartbeat Kitty Rescue

Revere, MA 02151

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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HubCats Chelsea

PO Box 505007, Chelsea, MA 02150

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Black Cat Rescue

PO Box 45036, Somerville, MA 02145

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Happy Tails Pet Rescue

Bradley Street, Somerville, MA 02145

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Safe Harbor for Animals

2 Bradley Street, Somerville, MA 02145

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Changing Tomorrow Animal Rescue

10492 Lake Vista Cir, Boston, FL 02108

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The Massachusetts Progressive Animal Watchdog Society, Inc.

P.O. Box 520136, Winthrop, MA 02152

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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