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Roberta

Manx
Female, 1 yr
Columbus, OH
Color
Gray, Blue or Silver Tabby
Size
(when grown) null
Details
Good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Roberta is a beautiful young Manx cat which means she was born without a tail. She is friendly and playful. Roberta gets along well with other cats. She is the sweetest little girl and would make a great addition to your family. Apply today to adopt Roberta! Adoption fee: $175 (Includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, worming, and FeLV/FIV test - over $350 worth of veterinary care!) Go to www.ColumbusPetRescue.com to begin the adoption process today. We have invested time, money, and care into our feline friends and want to ensure they never have to be abandoned again. Click on "available pet" and scroll down to find the adoption application. After filling out an application, e-mail it to ColumbusPetRescue@gmail.com. We will process your information and check veterinary and other references. Finally you may be scheduled for a home visit to make sure the environment is perfect for your new family member. Once you are approved, the process is simple: choose your new cat, meet and greet him or her, and, if all goes well, you have yourself a new pet. (All cats will be spayed or neutered before going to their new home.) E-mail your application to ColumbusPetRescue@gmail.com today! We only adopt within the state of Ohio.
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Smokey

Manx
Male, young
Blacklick, OH
Color
Gray or Blue
Size
(when grown) null
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Needs experienced adopter
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Smokey is a three year old cat with medium hair length. He was separated from his mother and family at a young age, and adopted to us when he was still fairly little. He has a grey spot on the front of his right eye, but it otherwise doesn't impair his vision or mobility. We are rehoming him as we have recently just had our first child, and we're planning to move out of town soon. Smokey is a very sweet and loving cat, and is very playful! Would recommend that he be adopted to a family that already has a cat for him to play with or otherwise has a lot of experience with cats and who has the time to play with him.
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Fara

Manx
Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Delaware, OH
Color
Cream or Ivory
Size
(when grown) null
Details
Spayed or Neutered
Story
My name is Fara! I'm a big and beautiful calico cat with an adorable bob tail. I'm friendly and can easily approach humans of all ages; young and old. As long as you're a good human that has the intentions to give me lots of pets, then you'll be a good friend of mine. Catnip is one of my favorite things! I'd say it's placed third behind food and pets from my favorite people. I'm a bit of a couch potato and I like to lay around and nap most of the day. If you're looking for a low-energy type of cat, I could be your gal. I was born and raised in a big group of cats, but I will admit that I do appreciate my space away from my feline friends. I can coexist with other cats, but I would be happiest in a home as the only cat. That way I can be treated like the queen that I am! Come by the Humane Society to meet me, Fara!
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Purrnado

Manx Domestic Shorthair
Male, 6 yrs 2 mos
Granville, OH
Color
White
Size
(when grown) null
Details
Story
Purrnado... Part tornado, part purr... He is a VERY vocal boy, loves to talk to you -- can tolerate other animals with proper acclimation but would love to be an only cat in a home. He definitely likes to be around people, has some mild mood swings, and loves his kitty condo. He looks like a bobtail kitty, but we are pretty sure his tail is short due to an injury a long time ago. He is estimated to be about 6 years old, and has a $100 adoption fee. All cats adopted through our rescue are age appropriately vaccinated including rabies & FVRCP/Feline Leukemia vaccines, dewormed & free of fleas, combo tested (negative unless otherwise noted), microchipped and spayed/neutered before adoptions are finalized. If you would like to adopt, please fill out the application through the link or the website at -www.whiskersofohio.org - please note that the "I'm interested" tab on Petfinder does NOT act as an application, this should only be used for specific questions before committing to an adoption. You will receive an email confirmation when your application goes through. We make no breed guarantees; we are a rescue, not a breeder. Please only apply for a specific kitten if you are committed to adopting! Our workers are all volunteers and it takes time to process applications. We are a registered, volunteer run 501c3 non-profit organization. Free transport is regularly available to Wayne/Holmes County areas! We do have the ability to fly a cat or pair of kittens via Southwest's SWATT program to any location served by Southwest Airlines. It isn't free but has been a great way to transport animals in a timely manner.
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Adopting a Japanese Bobtail

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an Japanese Bobtail - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

It can cost $50 to $150 to adopt a Japanese Bobtail from a shelter or rescue organization. This adoption fee usually covers an initial exam, preventatives, vaccines, microchipping, and spay/neuter. Conversely, buying a Japanese Bobtail cat from a breeder can be prohibitively expensive and typically costs $800 to $2,500.

The easiest way to adopt a Japanese Bobtail would be through a shelter or cat-specific rescue group. A great place to start is with a breed search on Adopt a Pet, which will show you all the available Japanese Bobtails in the search radius. Since they are a rare breed, especially in the U.S., it may help to look beyond your local area.

Japanese Bobtail fun facts

Fun Facts:

Ever seen those cat figurines featured in many Japanese stores? They’re Japanese Bobtails! The figurines are considered lucky due to the Maneki Neko legend that a Japanese Bobtail saved a man’s life by beckoning him away right before lightning struck.

In the 1400s, the rodent population threatened to end Japan's powerful silk industry via the silkworm cocoons so the government decreed—all cats were to be set free to fulfill their natural mouser instincts. What a far cry from the breed’s royal beginning!

Many claim that Hello Kitty is a Japanese Bobtail, though there is some debate about this among fans.

Japanese Bobtail hero photo

Japanese Bobtail Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about Japanese Bobtail types to temperament and health issues to popular Japanese Bobtail mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.