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American Shorthair kittens & cats in District of Columbia

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

American Shorthair

Female, Adult
Washington, DC
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,
Story
I got Miso from a friend 6 years ago who was moving to Zambia and couldn't take her with him. Miso is absolutely wonderful and is the cutest, most delightful cat. She is gorgeous and the apple of everyone's eye, and she doesn't knock things over. She is good with kids, good with dogs, but doesn't seem to get along with other cats (she is scared of them). Miso was perfect for the first three years, even though I seemed to only date women who were allergic to cats, but in the past 3 years she has taken a turn for the difficult: she occasionally eliminates outside the litterbox. At first it was infrequent, but then it became more frequent, and she has a particular preference for my bed. After meeting with a cat behavioral therapist and the vet, we have determined that she's simply too stressed for a second-story one-bedroom apartment — she needs a bigger house or maybe even an outdoor space where she can be more entertained.
We'll also keep you updated on Kelley and Briggs's adoption status with email updates.
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Kelley and Briggs

American Shorthair

Male, Adult
Washington, DC
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Good with kids, House-trained,
Story
Kelley and Briggs are three and a half year old well-bonded siblings. The boy (Kelley) is grey striped and white with slightly longer hair, and the girl (Briggs) is calico with very short hair. They are spayed and neutered and up to date on their shots. He is very very good with kids, allowing my young daughter to carry him around. Briggs is also affectionate with adults but skittish of kids. They have been indoor/outdoor and indoor only. They prefer being allowed to go outside, but they do like to explore and hunt if allowed to do so. They will come with their carriers, litter boxes, toys, and wall mounted climbing things if you want them. We just want them to be happy. We have to rehome due to allergy issues if we keep them inside and they can’t go outside where we live. They have been really great cats and will miss them a ton. We will only consider homes that take them together. We don’t know how they are with other cats or animals.
We'll also keep you updated on Frank's adoption status with email updates.
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Frank

American Shorthair

Male, Adult
Washington, DC
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Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,
Story
Age: 4 Story: Frank was rescued off of the street a few months ago. A family was feeding him and he tried to get into their house several times, so they believed that he may make a good house cat. Unfortunately, Frank has not taken well to the indoor cat lifestyle, despite lots of time, calming supplements, playtime, and enrichment. He is very aggressive with me and my roommates, scratching and biting (occasionally hissing, yowling, and growling), to the point where I am worried about me and my roommates’ safety. However, I firmly believe that he will be perfectly happy in an indoor/outdoor living situation or as a working cat (warehouse cat, barn cat, etc.) He can be (and likely will be even more, once he has space to roam) affectionate. Characteristics: - Food motivated - Intelligent - Playful - Mighty Hunter - Good litter box manners He has no physical health issues (up-to-date vaccines, microchipped, neutered), but has the behavioral problems noted above.
We'll also keep you updated on Morio's adoption status with email updates.
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Morio

American Shorthair

Male, Young
Washington, DC
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Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,
Story
Morio followed us home one day and has been nothing but an adorable guest since! He’s extremely friendly and adventurous, and loves affection. We love Morio and want him to find his forever home. Note: He has been diagnosed with giardia & GI problems and is currently being treated for it, but he does use the litter box fine!
We'll also keep you updated on Marmalade's adoption status with email updates.
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Marmalade

American Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Washington, DC
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Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
I believe Marmalade may have been abandoned but he is cute, super friendly and he is definitely used to being around people and other animals. He just got his shots and was neutered. They estimated his age to be 2 yrs old. I would keep him but I already have a dog and a cat in my small condo.
We'll also keep you updated on Moose's adoption status with email updates.
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Moose

American Shorthair

Male, Young
Washington, DC
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
Rehoming Two Very Affectionate Cats I am faced with the difficult decision of finding a new home for my two sweetheart cats. They are two years old and from the same litter. Healthy, neutered, and up-to-date on vaccines. Due to financial circumstances, I am moving in with my family, where there is a dog that is aggressive towards cats. To ensure their safety and well-being, I am seeking a kind, safe, and loving home where they can continue to thrive together. Please see the attached photos. If you are interested in providing a forever home for Moose and Bao, or if you know of someone who might be, please reach out to me at the email provided. Your kindness and assistance in spreading the word are greatly appreciated. Gratefully, Isabel

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