Snowshoe kittens & cats in Oceanside, California

How this pet arrived: Buffy was brought in by her previous owner on November 21, 2024. Why this pet is the one for you:Meet Buffy, a striking and independent feline with a unique personality and an equally unique set of needs. Buffy's journey has shaped her into the special cat she is today, and she's looking for an equally special human to appreciate her quirks and give her the stability she deserves. Upon medical exam, it was discovered that Buffy had dental disease, so we had to remove a few teeth. She's healing well and is ready to go home! Though she has a history of strong feelings about her environment and boundaries, her behavior has improved significantly with the right housing setup and a bit of time to settle in. Buffy thrives as the sole pet in a home-she's a proud member of the "No Cats, No Dogs, and No Kids" club. Her history includes redirected aggression in a multi-cat household after spotting an unfamiliar cat outside, so she requires a space where she won't encounter other cats, including neighborhood or community cats. Her ideal setup might involve strategic use of blinds or curtains to help her feel safe and secure. While she hasn't had experience with dogs, a pet-free environment is highly recommended to meet her needs. Patience and respect will go a long way in helping Buffy adjust to her new home. She'll benefit from gentle bonding over treats, meals, and interactive play rather than forced handling. A top-loading cat carrier is a must for this gal to ensure a safe and stress-free journey home, setting the tone for a positive transition into her new environment. Primary Color: Seal Point Secondary Color: White Weight: 13.3 Age: 5yrs 7mths 3wks

*** Missy is in a foster home. ***Cream/brown/white Snowshoe mix, short hair, spayed female, born approx. 7/1/21, #19231Cats: may like a companion Dogs: probably not Children: tweens+ / adultsMissy was found fending for herself on the streets of LA and was taken to a local shelter where she was given a late-pregnancy spay. As she was recovering from that, she came down with a respiratory infection and stopped eating; she had already been skinny as her resources went into her pregnancy. It was then that she came to The Rescue House. With TLC and medical care, she has recovered from her infection and is eating heartily to regain necessary weight.Missy is still in the process of figuring out her new life of ready food and pampering; it was a big change, after all, and Missy most of all wants to feel safe. Yet even in the month she’s been into our care she has made leaps and bounds toward becoming an amazing future companion to her adopter. She first spent her days hiding and only coming out to eat at night. Now she is coming out to explore, happily devour her Churu treats, and come perch by the window. While she still favors secure nooks and a quiet environment, when her foster goes to find her Missy really leans into the pets and will chirp and purr. She is slowly discovering what toys she likes (the round trackball tower) and what she doesn’t like (wands with bells). She is a huge sweetie! When a cat is outwardly shy like Missy, she can get passed over for more blatantly outgoing cats, but the strides she has made should not be taken lightly and show the promise of what she can become with a patient and accepting adopter.While she has not yet interacted with any other cats in foster care, we think Missy may like a welcoming kitty companion to both be her friend and to help her boost her confidence. We don’t know her thoughts on dogs. Younger or boisterous children would not be a good fit. She needs a quieter and routine-structured environment. Missy’s sweet nature is already clear, and she just needs a special person to give her the time to fully flourish. Will you give her that chance?

We already have 3 female cats , which we’ve had since they were born .

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Hi world, my name is Alexander and I am a Snowshoe cat. Im approximately 3 years old. I grew up in a parking lot until I was about a year old and thats when I came to live with my mom. I have three dog siblings and three cat siblings. I get along with all of them but unfortunately one of my cat sisters is just too scared of me even though Ive just tried to be her friend (I promise!) and so I need to find a new loving family. I am litter box trained, neutered, microchipped and am an indoor kitty. Even though I started my life on the streets, I like the safety of being inside. Ive never been around kids before but I think I would like them if theyre gentle with me. Im a little shy at first but with a little patience, Ill come out of my shell and dont worry, I wont hesitate to let you know when Im hungry!! I love cat trees/scratching posts, cardboard and catnip. I hope someone nice will give me a chance to love them and be the big spoiled indoor kitty I was always born to be!

Hera is a stunning girl with the most gorgeous markings who was found living behind a barbershop with her five kittens. She was an amazing mama who is quite young herself - our vet estimates no older than 2 years old - but now all her kittens have been adopted, and she’s hoping for a forever home of her own. Hera is as playful as a young kitten but is also good about keeping herself entertained so doesn’t pester you or get into trouble if you’re otherwise occupied. ;) She has the most unique striped whiskers and trilling meow, and she loves to talk. She will run to greet you when you come home and loves to make figure-eights around your feet, chirping in her unique little voice. She gently head butts you when she wants attention, but does need an owner who understands cat language, as she is the type to want a particular number of pets at any given time. ;) Hera is spayed, vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped, flea-free, and tested negative for FIV/FeLV. She's also just had a dental because she had some broken teeth (including a canine) from her life on the streets - it looked like she tried to bite something too hard. :( Email meoworneverrescue@gmail.com and/or complete an application at meowornever.org/adopt to learn more and schedule a meet-and-greet!