Kittens and Cats in Ankeny, IA

Adopt a cat in Ankeny, Iowa

These adorable cats are available for adoption in Ankeny, Iowa. To learn more about each adoptable cat, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.

Mysti

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult

Des Moines, IA

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HOW TO ADOPT: This cat is participating in our Shelter Cat Getaway foster program, which gives cats a vacation from the shelter and lets them enjoy home life while they wait to be adopted. To schedule a time to meet this cat, please contact Mary at mmccarroll@arl-iowa.org or Carol at cgriglione@arl-iowa.org. ---- Beautiful cat that welcomes attention and pets, on her terms- She really likes being held and will purr up a storm - but will let you know when she wants down- Her ideal home will be calmer and on the quiet side- Likes to roll around on the floor and show off her agility!- She will pick up her cat toys in her mouth, and meow for you to come up and play with her, and also likes to bat at dangly cat toys- Enjoys her spa time while laying in the bathroon sink in her foster home!- Looking for a home with patient family members who will give her time to open up and let her take things at her own pace- Young children are not a good fit for her - she is looking for a home with adults only- Will need a slow introduction to any cats in her new home - she can co-exist with them, but may be happiest as your one and only- Her ideal adopter is a cat-savvy person who wants a independent cat with a lot of character to love and care forThis cat has shown signs of overstimulation while in the shelter. Lots of handling, playing with hands, and excessive petting can cause them to overstimulate, which can result in scratching and/or biting. This cat is looking for experienced cat owners who will watch this cat's body language while interacting to note signs of overstimulation (tail waving, fur rippling, dilated pupils, ears turned back and quick body movements) and be willing to respect their boundaries. This cat will also benefit from interactive toys such as wands and ball spinners while playing. We are happy to speak with you more when you visit and can provide post-adoption resources. If you can give this cat mental stimulation, patience and space when they need it, please consider adopting! They would love to be your sidekick and buddy for life!All adoptable cats and kittens are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations (rabies and FVRCP as appropriate for their age) Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: White Weight: 14.75 Age: 7yrs 3mths 0wks

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Pharrell -- Bonded Buddy With Mya

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Senior

Des Moines, IA

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Mya -- Bonded Buddy With Pharrell

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior

Des Moines, IA

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Miss Mami

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young

Des Moines, IA

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Spayed or Neutered,

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HOW TO ADOPT: This cat is participating in our Shelter Cat Getaway foster program, which gives cats a vacation from the shelter and lets them enjoy home life while they wait to be adopted. To schedule a time to meet this cat, please contact Mary at mmccarroll@arl-iowa.org or Carol at cgriglione@arl-iowa.org.---- Laid back, independent and sometimes shy girl who enjoys being with her humans- Enjoys sleeping with her humans almost every night, but she is not a super cuddly cat and she does not like to be held- Loves scratches on her head, neck, ears and chin but is not a fan of pets or brushing of her back/body/tail- When she is extra comfortable, she loves to show her belly, and she actually loves belly pets and armpit scratches!-She's an early morning girl (probably because that is breakfast time) and she's chirpy and vocal when her humans are up early - Enjoys playing with toy balls, laser pointers, catnip and feather toys on strings and little mouse toys to hunt - Loves to climb up high in her kitty tree - she can climb really fast, and in general she is very fast, especially for her size - the top of the kitty tree, in the sunny window is her favorite spot- She likes to use scratching posts (carpet, cardboard, and rope are all good)- Is not a fan of other animals, and needs to be the only pet in her new home - Young, noisy or busy children are too much for her, so she's looking for a mature home that's calm and predictable- Will thrive in a peaceful, quiet home with one or two people who want a fun, delightfully grumpy, casual cat companion to love and care forThis cat has shown signs of overstimulation while in the shelter. Lots of handling, playing with hands, and excessive petting can cause them to overstimulate, which can result in scratching and/or biting. This cat is looking for experienced cat owners who will watch this cat's body language while interacting to note signs of overstimulation (tail waving, fur rippling, dilated pupils, ears turned back and quick body movements) and be willing to respect their boundaries. This cat will also benefit from interactive toys such as wands and ball spinners while playing. We are happy to speak with you more when you visit and can provide post-adoption resources. If you can give this cat mental stimulation, patience and space when they need it, please consider adopting! They would love to be your sidekick and buddy for life!All adoptable cats and kittens are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations (rabies and FVRCP as appropriate for their age) Primary Color: White Secondary Color: Brown Weight: 14.3 Age: 1yrs 7mths 1wks

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Ryder

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult

Des Moines, IA

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(when grown) -

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Spayed or Neutered,

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HOW TO ADOPT: This cat is participating in our Shelter Cat Getaway foster program, which gives cats a vacation from the shelter and lets them enjoy home life while they wait to be adopted. To schedule a time to meet this cat, please contact Mary at mmccarroll@arl-iowa.org or Carol at cgriglione@arl-iowa.org. ---- A sweet, shy cat who welcomes attention, once he has settled into his new home and become comfortable- Is living with other cats in his foster home and loves to run, chase and wrestle with them, so he will love a cat friend in his new home- Not a fan of loud noises or fast movements, so he's looking for a calmer home- Loves to play in his tunnel and has fun in it - also seems to enjoy the wand toys- Really likes getting pets and scratches, and will occassionally sit on your lap- He knows his name and will respond when you call him- Very handsome guy who will need time to adjust to new home; was fearful when he arrived in our care and has gradually opened up during his time with us in his foster home; he will be a wonderful friend for someone who can give him the time and patience he needs to become comfortable- Young, noisy or busy children are not a good fit for him, so he's looking for a mature home that's calm and predictableThis cat can be fearful and may need extra time to adjust to a new home. We've seen good progress here at the ARL, but don't be surprised if it takes time for this cat to become comfortable in a new place. This cat may hide and just observe at first - maybe for quite a while - and that is perfectly normal. Young children are too much for this cat right now, so we are highly recommending a quiet, mature home. We are happy to provide post-adoption resources. If you can give this cat extra time, patience and TLC, please consider adopting! It will be so rewarding to watch them gain confidence and start enjoying all the good things in life!All adoptable cats and kittens are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations (rabies and FVRCP as appropriate for their age) Primary Color: Orange Tiger Weight: 9.43 Age: 3yrs 8mths 0wks

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Princess

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult

Des Moines, IA

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(when grown) -

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

HOW TO ADOPT: This cat is participating in our Shelter Cat Getaway foster program, which gives cats a vacation from the shelter and lets them enjoy home life while they wait to be adopted. To schedule a time to meet this cat, please contact Mary at mmccarroll@arl-iowa.org or Carol at cgriglione@arl-iowa.org.---- Very active and playful kitty who will do best in a home where someone will play with her often - Likes playing with all kinds of cat toys, especially wand toys; will play fetch with ball toys!- Friendly and likes a lot of attention, but prefers affection on her terms; will often brush up against your leg or hand- Not a fan of other cats and will be happiest as your one and only; if you do have another cat, a very slow introduction will be necessary to set her up for success- Will occasionally sit in your lap or cuddle with you on the couch or in bed at night - Good at communicating through body language; looking for a cat-savvy home where all family members are mature enough to understand and respect her signals- Doesn't have tolerance for young, noisy or busy children, so she's looking for a calm, predictable home with mature family members- Often rubs or playfully pounces on legs and feet while you are walking, so she likely is not a good fit for a household that includes people with mobility issues - Has a strong preference for wet food, but will nibble on dry food left out in between meals; enjoys the water fountain in her foster home, but also drinks from a bowl- Overall has a quirky personality and it might take a little time for her and her humans to get used to each other, but she is definitely worth it and would make a wonderful addition to the familyThis cat has shown signs of overstimulation while in the shelter. Lots of handling, playing with hands, and excessive petting can cause them to overstimulate, which can result in scratching and/or biting. This cat is looking for experienced cat owners who will watch this cat's body language while interacting to note signs of overstimulation (tail waving, fur rippling, dilated pupils, ears turned back and quick body movements) and be willing to respect their boundaries. This cat will also benefit from interactive toys such as wands and ball spinners while playing. We are happy to speak with you more when you visit and can provide post-adoption resources. If you can give this cat mental stimulation, patience and space when they need it, please consider adopting! They would love to be your sidekick and buddy for life!All adoptable cats and kittens are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations (rabies and FVRCP as appropriate for their age) Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: White Weight: 9.42 Age: 2yrs 1mths 0wks

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