Domestic Mediumhair kittens & cats in Melrose, Massachusetts

To adopt this cat from Black Cat Rescue, please fill out a profile https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston About Holly from her foster home:   How would you describe the cat's general personality? Holly is a sweet gal who plays hard and snoozes harder. She has a lot of opinions and is very communicative!   Does the cat enjoy being pet? Yes! She loooooves cheek/chin/head scratches   Are there any parts of its body that the cat does NOT like being touched? She doesn't especially like pets on her lower back/just above her tail   Does the cat come on your lap? She doesn't sit on my lap but she will step on my lap to get to things she wants to sniff   Does the cat like to be held? No, but she tolerates it briefly   Does the cat sleep in your bed? N/A   Does the cat seek your attention? Yes! She follows me around and will meow loudly if she is being ignored   Does the cat like to play? Yes!   What are the cat's favorite games and toys? She loves to play with catnip mice and then sprint around the house. She also enjoys hunting ribbon toys and will slowly grab more and more of the ribbon until she has pulled the handle out of your hands (she is a very mighty hunter)   How vocal is the cat? Oh my gosh she is so chatty   What kinds of sounds does the cat make? Holly can be very loud - she is very good at letting you know when she wants attention and makes cute little chirping noises when she wants to play. On occasions, she will wander back and forth through my apartment meowing - she doesn't like when doors are closed, she doesn't like when the neighbors are on the porch, and she sometimes just needs the world to know her feelings about nothing in particular.   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? 1 can fancy feast in the morning + 1 scoop Purina indoor cat chow in the evening.   Is the cat picky about food? Nope! She seems to be up for whatever   What is the cat's favorite treat? She loves churu, and will try to steal the packet from you if you aren't squeezing it out fast enough   Does the cat ever swat (claws in) at you? If so, under what circumstances? Yes - she sometimes gets overstimulated, either due to stress or because she's having play zoomies, and if you try to touch her at these times she'll growl and swat   Has the cat ever scratched (claws out) you? Once or twice - I've had to help disentangle her from toys or the window blinds and therefore been unable to respect her Stay Away From Me signals, and then she's pulled out her claws.   Does the cat ever nip (teeth without breaking skin) you? Yes, when overstimulated/stressed   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 seems very chill around a small number of new people (1-2) if they're willing to squat down and not be Alarmingly Tall near her. If there are too many people or they're too loud, she will disappear into a safe corner until they've been gone for a few hours. Also, she's very protective of her space, so new people entering (whether actually coming into the apartment or just going through the front door and to my upstairs neighbors) can sometimes trigger meowing.   Does that cat have any cute/quirky traits that aren’t covered by the previous questions? This is maybe the softest cat I have ever pet. She yawns a lot, and whenever she wakes up from a nap she arches her back way up like a Halloween decoration.   In your opinion, what is the best thing about the cat? Why should an adopter choose THIS cat to adopt? Holly is a fun, energetic, and very affectionate kitty. She's not currently a huge cuddlebug or lap kitty, but she likes to hang out near me and give/receive affection. She is curious, playful, and very pretty.   What are the cat's challenges and how have you found to best manage them? She is a bit of a door dasher. She's also somewhat easily overstimulated, prone to causing chaos (climbs into and gets stuck in window blinds, knocks stuff off counters, sprints through the house and crashes into walls), and quite vocal. I think she would do best in a home where there's a lot of enthusiasm for play, but also an opportunity for her to have her own space and take things at the pace she feels comfortable with. 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.  December 13, 2024, 10:42 am

To adopt this cat from Black Cat Rescue, please fill out a profile https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston Sugar and Spice are a bonded pair of kitten brothers. Here's what their foster humans say about them: How would you describe the cat's general personality? Sugar and Spice are fun, loving brothers, approximately 5-6 months old. They were initially under socialized, but have come out of their shells in foster care. Sugar is the more confident of the two, and loves to play hard and snuggle harder! Spice is a lovebug, who purrs loudly when cuddled, and also likes to play with his foster caregivers and his brother. They are adorable fluff-balls! Does the cat enjoy being pet? Yes, they both enjoy being pet. Sugar will roll over and show his belly during petting, while Spice prefers to be held/be on a lap to be pet. If yes, on what parts of its body does the cat like to be pet? All over! Are there any parts of its body that the cat does NOT like being touched? Spice likes belly rubs but Sugar is not so sure about them. Does the cat come on your lap? You have to pick them up and put them on your lap, but yes, both enjoy being on a lap for pets. Sugar can get wriggly after a bit, but Spice will stay for a long time! Does the cat like to be held? Yes, they both enjoy being held and cuddled. When on your lap, they both sometimes like to nuzzle their head into your elbow or hand. Does the cat sleep in your bed? They have not had the opportunity to do so. Does the cat seek your attention? Sugar seeks attention more than Spice. He will sometimes meow for attention and will walk up to you. With Spice you have to go to him and pick him up, then he remembers how much he likes to be held and starts purring within a few seconds. They really love human contact, they just haven’t figured out how to ask for it yet. Does the cat like to play? What are the cat's favorite games and toys? These boys LOVE to play! They like to play together, playing chase and wrestling each other. They love to play with a wand toy too – we have used this to socialize them and get them used to new spaces. How vocal is the cat? What kinds of sounds does the cat make? Not very vocal. Sugar will meow a little bit for attention, and Spice is pretty silent. Both have mighty purrs, with Spice’s being the loudest. Spice will occasionally growl at Sugar if he gets too close to the wand toy during play. Does the cat scratch a scratcher? We have given them access to vertical scratchers, but they are only just discovering these. They have not scratched at furniture. Does the cat always use the litter box? Yes, they have excellent litter box habits. What food and frequency is the cat currently eating? They eat wet (Fancy Feast) and dry (Purina) kitten food twice a day. Is the cat picky about food? Not at all picky. They are good eaters. What is the cat's favorite treat? Churu or other lickable tube treats. We used these extensively when socializing them. They also like Greenies dental treats. Does the cat ever swat (claws in) at you? If so, under what circumstances? Yes, during play. Has the cat ever scratched (claws out) you? Only in their first few days when we were trying to catch them to pick them up. We then switched to putting them in cages for a few weeks for socializing them, and they did not swat after that. 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? We have only introduced them to one new person so far and they were surprisingly chill, allowing us to trim their nails while the new person fed them Churu. Does that cat have any cute/quirky traits that aren’t covered by the previous questions? They are a very fun bonded pair. When we released the two of them from cages for the first time, they spent HOURS running around, frolicking and playing together. It was so heartwarming to see! In your opinion, what is the best thing about the cat? Why should an adopter choose THIS cat to adopt? They’re a great pair with a lot of love to give. They really enjoy human company and each other. They are also some of the softest cats we've ever pet! What are the cat's challenges and how have you found to best manage them? They were initially under-socialized. They will need an adopter who will continue to work with them and give them positive reinforcement (eg treats). They have been on a very steep socialization trajectory and handled this well. We found that having them in a routine of always interacting with them in the same way each time has helped, especially for Spice who is the more cautious of the two.   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.  December 24, 2024, 10:59 am

Hi there - we are a Lobster, June, and Campbell, a trio of loving siblings who were picked up off the streets and are SOOOOO happy to be inside where it is safe. We are a bonded trio and are looking for a special someone who would open their home to all three of us! We are sweet, loving kitties, who spend our days snuggled up together.

Hi there - we are a Lobster, June, and Campbell, a trio of loving siblings who were picked up off the streets and are SOOOOO happy to be inside where it is safe. We are a bonded trio and are looking for a special someone who would open their home to all three of us! We are sweet, loving kitties, who spend our days snuggled up together.

Hi there - we are a Campbell and Marley, a pair of loving siblings who were picked up off the streets and are SOOOOO happy to be inside where it is safe. We are sweet, loving kitties, who spend our days snuggled up together.

Hazel was rescued as a stray with her two kittens.  Hazel is loving, sweet & playful.  She loves to be held.Every PALS cat and kitten has been spayed/neutered, microchipped, tested negative for FeLV/FIV and is up-to-date on vaccinations. A note about kittens: if you are adopting a kitten, they may need to complete their FVRCP (distemper) series and may not be old enough for their rabies vaccination. These essential vaccines will be the responsibility of their new owner. Detailed vet records and a calendar of vaccination due dates will be provided. The PALS Adoption Center, located inside PetSmart at 10 Traders Way in Salem, MA (just off Highland Ave/Rte 107) BY APPOINTMENT ONLY TO APPROVED ADOPTERS.  Adoption applications can be found online at www.palscats.org.  A completed application is not necessarily an approved application. We do ask for written landlord approval if you rent, or proof of home ownership (water bill, etc.) We will also check your vet references.  You will be contacted by our adoption staff once your application has been approved.  Please note it can take up to 48 hours. Our online sites are updated regularly, but we can not guarantee that a cat you see here is still available. Please email if you have any questions regarding the adoption process or our available cats and kittens. PALS is an all-volunteer, no-kill rescue group. Each and every cat and kitten has been rescued locally. November 27, 2024, 2:59 pm