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We'll also keep you updated on Odin's adoption status with email updates.
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Odin

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Grimes, IA
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(when grown) -
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Odin is a sweet, one-eyed cat that we need to re-home. We never had “behavioral” issues with him until we moved and now he is having issues with peeing outside the litter box. We continue to try and work with him, but we are living in a rental at the moment and are unable to continue to try and figure this out in this home. I believe he just needs a loving him where someone can devote the time to figure out why he’s having difficulty.
We'll also keep you updated on Mysti's adoption status with email updates.
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Mysti

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Des Moines, IA
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(when grown) -
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Spayed or Neutered,
Story
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. ---- Beautiful cat that welcomes attention and pets, on her terms- She really likes being held and will purr up a storm - but she is moody so you do have to watch for her signals- Her ideal home will be calmer and on the quiet side- Likes to roll around on the floor and show off her agility!- She will pick up her cat toys in her mouth, and meow for you to come up and play with her, and also likes to bat at dangly cat toys- Enjoys her spa time while laying in the bathroon sink in her foster home!- 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- Young children are not a good fit for her - she is looking for a home with adults only- Will need a slow introduction to any cats in her new home - she can co-exist with them, but may be happiest as your one and only - Her ideal adopter is a cat-savvy person who wants an independent cat to love and care forThis 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: 14.75 Age: 7yrs 0mths 3wks
We'll also keep you updated on Oscar -- Bonded Buddy With Ollie's adoption status with email updates.
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Oscar -- Bonded Buddy With Ollie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Des Moines, IA
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(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
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. ---Oscar and Ollie are Bonded Buddies. They'll be adopted as a pair.- Likes having his ears rubbed and a good brushing- Loves to eat and is motivated by yummy treats- Tends to be shy and anxious with strangers and new people, but once he knows you he gets comfortable quickly - A calm, gentle cat that enjoys playing with catnip toys, and is good about using his scratching posts- Looking for a home with patient family members who will give him time to open up and let him take things at his own pace- Is not a snuggly lapcat right now - he's very independent, and will be a terrific cat for someone looking for a cat as a companion to love and care for- Looking for a home with patient family members who will give him time to open up and let him take things at his own pace- Is not a good fit for children and needs a home with adults only; will be a nice fit for a quiet senior person or couple- Needs to be the only pet in his new home- Will be a wonderful friend for a calm, patient person who loves the quiet life just like he does- Not comfortable with fast movements or loud noises; looking for a quieter home - Will be a wonderful friend for someone who wants to make a difference in the life of a fantastic cat who just needs time to trust, and to know he is safe and lovedThis 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: Brown Tabby Weight: 12.68 Age: 6yrs 10mths 2wks
We'll also keep you updated on Ollie -- Bonded Buddy With Oscar's adoption status with email updates.
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Ollie -- Bonded Buddy With Oscar

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
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. ---Ollie and Oscar are Bonded Buddies. They'll be adopted as a pair.- Enjoys lounging with his family on the couch at night while watching TV- Loves to eat and is motivated by yummy treats- Tends to be shy and anxious with strangers and new people, but once he knows you he gets comfortable quickly - A calm, gentle cat that enjoys playing with catnip toys, and is good about using his scratching posts- Looking for a home with patient family members who will give him time to open up and let him take things at his own pace- Is not a snuggly lapcat right now - he's very independent, and will be a terrific cat for someone looking for a cat as a companion to love and care for- Looking for a home with patient family members who will give him time to open up and let him take things at his own pace- Is not a good fit for children and needs a home with adults only; will be a nice fit for a quiet senior person or couple- Needs to be the only pet in his new home- Will be a wonderful friend for a calm, patient person who loves the quiet life just like he does- Not comfortable with fast movements or loud noises; looking for a quieter home - Will be a wonderful friend for someone who wants to make a difference in the life of a fantastic cat who just needs time to trust, and to know he is safe and lovedThis 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: Black Weight: 13 Age: 6yrs 10mths 2wks
We'll also keep you updated on Ignacio's adoption status with email updates.
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Ignacio

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Senior
Des Moines, IA
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(when grown) -
Details
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Story
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, shy cat that welcomes attention and pets- Once he gets used to you he will come up to you for pets and will even let you pick him up for a short while - he will walk away a little bit and flop over on his side and roll over onto his back and then back onto his side again- Is not a snuggly lap cat- Loud noises are scary to him, so he needs a quiet home- Will be a wonderful friend for a calm, patient person who loves the quiet life just like he does- Once he deems you as "his person" he is very loyal, following you everywhere in the house- Uses both upright and flat cat scratchers- Somewhat interested in toys- LOVES wet food, but will also eat dry- Is not a jumper, as he has trouble getting up on higher surfaces- Very handsome guy who will need a little time to adjust to his new home; will be a wonderful friend for someone who can give him the time and patience he needs to become comfortable- Young, noisy or busy children are just too much for him, so he's looking for a mature home that's calm and predictable- Not a huge fan of other cats, but can co-exist with themAll adoptable cats and kittens are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations (rabies and FVRCP as appropriate for their age) Primary Color: Grey Weight: 11 Age: 10yrs 6mths 2wks
We'll also keep you updated on Pharrell -- Bonded Buddy With Mya's adoption status with email updates.
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Pharrell -- Bonded Buddy With Mya

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Senior
Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
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.---Pharrell and Mya are Bonded Buddies. They'll be adopted as a pair. - Friendly lounger who enjoys being in the same room with you - Likes being petted all over- Loves to smoosh his face against you to show how much he loves you- Such a snuggler and purr baby- Will sleep in bed with you, if you let him- Loves to play with cat toys of all kinds - Is very social!- Has lived with dogs- Is NOT a fan of cats (other than his bonded buddy), and needs a home without other cats - Has lived with kids- May have feline idiopathic cystitis, a condition that can appear in times of stress (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: Grey Age: 9yrs 11mths 2wks

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5.5 miles

Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc.

5452 NE 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50313

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5.7 miles

God's Dogs Rescue of TX for IA Transport Stop

Clive, IA 50325

Pet Types: dogs

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5.7 miles

Polk County Humane Society (in Missouri) - Iowa Transport

11101 University Ave Ste B, Clive, IA 50325

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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7.3 miles

Furry Friends Refuge

1211 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265

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8 miles

Charming Pet Rescue - IA Transport Stop

Des Moines, IA 50309

Pet Types: dogs

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10.2 miles

Safe Home Rescue

PO Box 57448, Des Moines, IA 50317

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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11.8 miles

Animal Lifeline of Iowa, Inc

4521 SE 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50320

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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21.3 miles

Whiskers TNR Of Warren County

PO Box 54, Martensdale, IA 50160

Pet Types: cats

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22.8 miles

Happy Tales Ranch and Rescue

Colfax, IA 50054

Pet Types: cats

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24.3 miles

Ames Animal Shelter

325 Billy Sunday Road, Ames, IA 50010

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

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