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American Shorthair kittens & cats in Iowa

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Below are our newest added American Shorthairs available for adoption in Iowa. To see more adoptable American Shorthairs in Iowa, use the search tool below to enter specific criteria!
We'll also keep you updated on Minnie's adoption status with email updates.
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Minnie

American Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Des Moines, IA
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Good with kids, Good with cats,
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minnie (female) born 8/2023 have you ever met a cat that would do anything for a tummy rub? well, now you have! minnie came to us as a very, very sick stray cat. she has been on the mend ever since, and is almost ready for her forever home. note - minnie is available for reservation, and will be able to go home after her spay surgery.
We'll also keep you updated on Winslow (Courtesy Post)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Winslow (Courtesy Post)

American Shorthair

Female, 14 yrs
Council Bluffs, IA
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Needs special attention, House-trained,
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Winslow is an American Shorthair, born 2011.  Winslow would do well in a home with minimal people and a calm environment.  She can tolerate other animals, but it takes time for her to adjust.  She does better with male cats than female cats and she previously lived with dogs.  Winslow would also be perfectly content alone.   Winslow needs owners who can manage her health and provide her with a calm and loving home, especially since she is a senior lady!  She has Hyperthyroidism and takes medication daily.  She also takes something for Anxiety daily.  Prior to anxiety medication, she was more aggressive.  Since starting the medication, she is calm and adpts well to new people and places.  Once she is comfortable, she is very loving.   The suggested adoption donation for Winslow is $75, which includes a lifetime of free relationship-based training for any behavioral problems (not obedience training).  Muddy Paws is a 501c3 non-profit organization meaning that part of your donation MAY be TAX DEDUCTIBLE. We are a 100% volunteer rescue committed to giving animals a second chance at life. All donations go toward that mission. Adoption fees are the primary source of funding for the cost of veterinary care for our animals. In 2022 alone, we provided animal Healthcare totaling over $399,000 covered mainly through adoption fees. Please Note:  A Courtesy Post designates that an animal is still in the home of its owner and not in a Muddy Paws foster. This means that our exposure to the animal is limited since we are only assisting the owner in finding a new home for their pet. From time to time, owners find a new furever home for their pets outside of Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue and there is a delay in removing them from our site. We apologize if the Courtesy Post you apply to adopt is unavailable for adoption. Information about the adoption process:  All adoptions require a completed ADOPTION APPLICATION. Once your application has completed our prescreen steps, we will put you in touch with the animal’s foster to see if you and the pet are a good match. If so, we will arrange a meeting for you and the animal. The adoptions for all of our animals will take place in the Omaha, NE area and must be done by the adoptive family in person. We do not ship or deliver. Please Note:  We are a RESCUE, which is different from a shelter. We conduct veterinary and personal reference checks, and a Home Visit (Virtual in some cases) during the application approval process. We always select the right applicant for each animal, based on the animal’s needs. If you and the animal are not a good match, we will help you select another animal, or we will keep your approved application on file for 6 months. To learn about Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue or donate to our animals, please visit our website at MuddyPawsSecondChanceRescue.com or our Facebook Page Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue Inc. ##2348042##
We'll also keep you updated on Bones's adoption status with email updates.
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Bones

American Shorthair

Male, Adult
Iowa City, IA
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained,
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Bones is an absolute sweetheart. He loves attention, is super friendly, and is all around a sweet guy. He loves car rides, pup cups, and he will follow you wherever you go. That being said, I am in college, so classes and work take up most of my day, and sadly he is alone often. He really needs someone he can be around more than just a couple of hours a day. He is literally the perfect cat and I just want someone to be able to give him the care he deserves.
We'll also keep you updated on Loaf & Oliver's adoption status with email updates.
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Loaf & Oliver

American Shorthair

Male, Adult
Dubuque, IA
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
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We'll also keep you updated on Fry's adoption status with email updates.
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Fry

American Shorthair

Male, Adult
Cedar Rapids, IA
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Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Declawed,
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My husband and I are looking to rehome our cat, Fry. We adopted him in December 2021 from a farm when he was 8-10 weeks old, he is now 3 years old. He is declawed in his front paws. Fry is an incredibly affectionate cat who thrives on attention. He purrs the moment he gets any kind of affection and loves snuggles. Unfortunately, due to my allergies and our frequent travel for work, we cannot provide Fry the attention and stability he needs. We believe he would do best in a home where his owners are around more consistently and can give him the love and attention he craves. If you are interested in giving Fry a home, please reach out-we would love to find him the perfect home where he can feel secure and happy!
We'll also keep you updated on Cheeto's adoption status with email updates.
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Cheeto

American Shorthair

Male, Adult
West Des Moines, IA
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
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Cheeto is a very friendly neutered orange boy in need of a new home. It breaks my heart to have to find him a new home but my mother died recently and I am a student in Washington DC. He is a little bit shy at first but opens up very quickly and is one of the most loving kitties you will ever meet. Nothing delights him more than cuddling up on you after a long day. He will wiggle into your arms and purr louder than you have ever heard and make little chirps like he thinks he is a kitty-bird hybrid:) He is very chatty. He will talk to you about any and everything he can, he will meow, chirp and trill to tell you he loves you, ask for attention, ask about your day, and of course ask you for food. In addition to cuddling, he loves to be held and cradled like a baby and makes all sorts of happy noises when he is picked up:) He has been a patient at Ashworth in WDM and Mojovet in Waukee, both vets know him and will keep seeing him. Also, he's a lifelong INDOOR kitty, do not let him outside.

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American Shorthair shelters & rescues in Iowa

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for American Shorthair kittens in Iowa. Browse these American Shorthair rescues and shelters below.

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Humane Society of Northwest Iowa

607 28th Street, Milford , IA 51351

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Almost Home Humane Society of North Central Iowa

725 S. 32nd Street, Fort Dodge , IA 50501

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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