Havana Brown kittens & cats in Rochester, Minnesota

“Some people make the world special just by being in it.” – Selffa.com. I’ll bet you’re a special person, aren’t you? I think I’m special too. I’m a cute, lovable seven-year-old black and white kitty boy called Carson. My people named me Bruce, but since being returned to the shelter, I’ve been called by my original name, Carson. I was an affectionate, energetic kitten. In my home, I liked my alone time, but I enjoyed receiving affection and petting. I really bonded with the disabled adult son in the home. I may have understood him, I guess. See, I’m different from many kitties. I have pica. Some kitties get it (people too). It means that we eat things we shouldn’t. In my case, I chew on cloth – blankets, soft toys, and things like that. It can be very dangerous, as I found out the hard way. I get lots of TLC from staff and volunteers here at the shelter! I am always up for playing with them, or on my own. I love playing with water under the faucet! I can play with plastic balls and all sorts of toys that I can’t chew or swallow, and I can be comfortable in a space without blankets. I trust that you are loving, smart, creative, and capable of giving me the kind of care that a special boy like me needs. Give me a window where I can watch the birds and squirrels and soak up the sun. Let me soak up your love! I will be a happy Carson boy! Let’s share our special lives together!Adoption fee $50 + microchip fee $30 + tax

“People where you live,` the little prince said, `grow five thousand roses in one garden... yet they don`t find what they`re looking for...And yet what they`re looking for could be found in a single rose...` And the little prince added, `But eyes are blind. You have to look with the heart.” - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, `The Little Prince`. My name is Razzmatazz. If you’ve seen my name before, it’s because I’ve been here a while. I came from a hoarding situation in April 2022. I’m one of the “Crayola Cats.” The color “Razzmatazz” is a crimson-rose. That’s too jazzy for a kitty like me, but a rose is a beautiful flower. I’m a 6-year-old black female, who, like the many other cats who lived in that home, is very shy around people, but I was adopted six months later. My person tried to make me feel at home, and I was making a bit of progress. I was playing some and accepting petting while I ate. But because I’m not outwardly affectionate or a snuggly lap cat, I was returned this January. I do enjoy the company of other cats. Staff have seen me playing with a kitten named Clover, and often adult cats don’t have that kind of patience! I love sitting in the window with other cats, and on occasion, I will let a human get close to me when I’m relaxing. I was called Cookie in my home, but no matter what you call me, I am a sweet girl who deserves to be in a loving home. Are you a patient person who can give me all the space and time I need to feel comfortable? I would do best with another cat, maybe my kitten friend Clover. Look with your heart. See ME. Razzmatazz. A single, unique rose. As it says in “The Little Prince,” “It`s the time you spent on your rose that makes your rose so important...People have forgotten this truth, but you mustn`t forget it. You become responsible forever for what you`ve tamed. You`re responsible for your rose.” Spend quiet time in the presence of Razzmatazz. Sense my gentle nature with your cat-whisperer’s heart.Adoption fee $100 + microchip fee $30 + tax

I’m Kenneth, a 1 1/2-year-old black cat who was found in SE Rochester. Get this: my name means “handsome.” That fits, doesn’t it? It also means, “born of fire.” Just about any stray cat has been through some tough times. When I first arrived here in July 2023 after being found in SE Rochester, I was a scaredy cat who would climb up high on the cat towers to feel safe. Now, I don’t need to hang out up high so often anymore. I like lounging on the beds on the window ledges with the other cats, and when things are quiet and I’m with a familiar person, I will chase wand or string toys. I have followed a volunteer, wanting to be near a toy so I could play. My fascination made me forget my nervousness. I would still run if she tried to pet me, but playing with a person was a big step after I’ve been skittish for so long! See what happens when you are patient! It can happen! I’ve grown bigger and even more handsome than when I first arrived. Check out my shiny black coat and gorgeous green eyes! I’m not a little kitty kiddo anymore! I’m a handsome hunk who’s hoping that a special person will come along. Are you someone who’s willing to go “through the fire” with me? Give me time? Be patient? Know that it may be weeks or months or ??? for me to trust and truly give myself to you? I hope there’s someone out there who will accept and love me as I am. Kenneth.Adoption fee $100 + microchip fee $30 + tax