Domestic Shorthair kittens & cats in Altoona, Iowa

Meatball is a friendly, playful guy who is about a year and half old. He is Fiv+, but he`s not aggressive, so he is safe to mix with other cats. He is currently in a temporary home with two older cats who are not into playing, much to Meatball`s dismay. If you have a playful kitty who needs a playmate, consider Meatball! He also gets along with small children. He is vaccinated, neutered, and microchipped. He has had flea prevention and dewormer. The adult cat adoption fee is $50. If you are interested in meeting this adorable guy, please complete the cat adoption form and we will set up a time for you to meet him.Application: https://safehomerescue.org/how-to-adopt/cat-adoption-form/

HOW TO ADOPT: This cat is participating in our Shelter Cat Getaway foster program, which gives cats a vacation from the shelter and lets them enjoy home life while they wait to be adopted. To schedule a time to meet this cat, please contact Mary at mmccarroll@arl-iowa.org ---- Very sweet and shy kitty- A gentle, sweet cat who is very motivated by food - that is the way to her heart- Enjoys playing with string toys- Will thrive as the only cat in her new home- Children are not a good fit for her, so she is looking for a more mature home- Will thrive as the only cat in her new home, but if you do have another cat, it will need be a cat who will be a laid-back companion for her, and not in her face- Looking for a home with patient family members who will give her time to open up and let her take things at her own pace. She does best when she starts out in her own room and is slowly introduced to the rest of the house and other pets over a few weeks- Has a lot of love to give and will be a wonderful companion for a quiet person or two who will allow her to settle in at her own slow pace. Please plan on giving her plenty of time in her new home. She is worth the wait! - Will be a terrific friend for a calm, patient person who loves the quiet life just like she does- Was very fearful when she arrived at the shelter, but she has been coming out of her shell and is a total sweetheart with the people she feels comfortable with- This cat can be fearful and may need extra time to adjust to a new home. We've seen good progress here at the ARL, but don't be surprised if it takes several weeks for this cat to become comfortable in a new place. This cat may hide and just observe at first - maybe for quite a while - and that is perfectly normal. Young children are too much for this cat right now, so we are highly recommending a quiet, mature home. We are happy to provide post-adoption resources. If you can give this cat extra time, patience, and TLC, please consider adopting! It will be so rewarding to watch them gain confidence and start enjoying all the good things in life! All adoptable cats and kittens are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations (rabies and FVRCP as appropriate for their age) Primary Color: Tortoiseshell Weight: 6.65 Age: 2yrs 11mths 1wks

HOW TO ADOPT: This cat is participating in our Shelter Cat Getaway foster program, which gives cats a vacation from the shelter and lets them enjoy home life while they wait to be adopted. To schedule a time to meet this cat, please contact Mary at mmccarroll@arl-iowa.org or Carol at cgriglione@arl-iowa.org.---Boris and Buddy are Bonded Buddies. They'll be adopted as a pair. - Sweet, shy, loving cat who is very bonded to his cat buddy- Once he is comfortable, and has settled into his new home, he enjoys hanging out with his humans and even sleeping with them! - He loves to play with wand toys and is playful with his cat buddy- Such a loving cat who enjoys making biscuits! He also sounds like a dinosaur when he meows - a perfect, loving gentleman of a cat- Young, noisy or busy children are too much for him, so he's looking for a mature home that's calm and predictable- Will be a wonderful friend for a calm, patient person who can give him the time and patience he needs to become comfortable- He will thrive in a home with someone who loves the quiet life just like he does - he will be a wonderful companion- May have feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC) but has been doing great in a foster home and has shown no signs of the condition while eating a special diet. He will need to stay on this diet, or another food as prescribed by your veterinarian (more info at ARL)All adoptable cats and kittens are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations (rabies and FVRCP as appropriate for their age) Primary Color: Orange Tabby Secondary Color: White Weight: 11.7 Age: 7yrs 2mths 1wks

HOW TO ADOPT: This cat is available for adoption by appointment. To schedule a time to meet this cat, please email meetme@arl-iowa.org.---- Arrived at the ARL very fearful, but has made amazing progress in his foster home; his foster family says it typically takes him a month or two to warm up to new people (he has adapted to new roommates slowly but well), and once he knows and likes someone he's genuinely comfortable with them - Is a cuddly, loving lap cat once he feels safe, and also likes scampering after balls and laser toys, playing in tunnels and playing hide and seek- Loves to look out windows and keep tabs on what's going on in the neighborhood- Prefers a calm, quiet home - Lived with another cat previously and did well with them- Not the biggest fan of dogs and may be happiest in a dog-free home This cat can be fearful and may need extra time to adjust to a new home. We've seen good progress here at the ARL, but don't be surprised if it takes several weeks for this cat to become comfortable in a new place. This cat may hide and just observe at first - maybe for quite a while - and that is perfectly normal. Young children are too much for this cat right now, so we are highly recommending a quiet, mature home. We are happy to provide post-adoption resources. If you can give this cat extra time, patience and TLC, please consider adopting! It will be so rewarding to watch them gain confidence and start enjoying all the good things in life!All adoptable cats and kittens are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations (rabies and FVRCP as appropriate for their age) Primary Color: White Secondary Color: Black Weight: 8.3 Age: 2yrs 11mths 1wks

HOW TO ADOPT: This cat is participating in our Shelter Cat Getaway foster program, which gives cats a vacation from the shelter and lets them enjoy home life while they wait to be adopted. To schedule a time to meet this cat, please contact Mary at mmccarroll@arl-iowa.org or Carol at cgriglione@arl-iowa.org.---- Sweet and curious kitty who enjoys being in the same room with you - Likes being petted on his head- Gets the "zoomies" and loves to run through the house! - Likes to look out the window at birds- Extremely chatty fellow who loves to tell you all about his day!- Loves toy balls and chasing his feather toys - Stressed around other cats and need to be the only cat in his new home - Happiest in calm, quiet environment- Young, busy children are just too much for him, so he will thrive in a more mature home- Will need time to settle into his new home, so please be patient and give him all the time he needs- He is a cat who will bond quickly with his human, and will make a devoted friendThis cat has shown signs of overstimulation while in the shelter. Lots of handling, playing with hands, and excessive petting can cause them to overstimulate, which can result in scratching and/or biting. This cat is looking for experienced cat owners who will watch this cat's body language while interacting to note signs of overstimulation (tail waving, fur rippling, dilated pupils, ears turned back and quick body movements) and be willing to respect their boundaries. This cat will also benefit from interactive toys such as wands and ball spinners while playing. We are happy to speak with you more when you visit and can provide post-adoption resources. If you can give this cat mental stimulation, patience and space when they need it, please consider adopting! They would love to be your sidekick and buddy for life!All adoptable cats and kittens are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations (rabies and FVRCP as appropriate for their age) Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: White Weight: 8.36 Age: 3yrs 6mths 1wks

Conner and Morgan are Bonded Buddies. They'll be adopted as a pair.- Cuddly, loving and playful kitty who enjoys sitting next to you- Likes being petted all over- When feeling playful likes toy balls, catnip toys and feather wand toys- Loves children and meowing at you for attention!- Not a fan of loud noises - Stressed around dogs (happiest with no canines) All adoptable cats and kittens are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations (rabies and FVRCP as appropriate for their age) Primary Color: Black Weight: 10.05 Age: 1yrs 9mths 0wks