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Kittens and cats in Rhode Island

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Faith Hill C Balthis

Domestic Longhair

Female, Kitten
Saunderstown, RI
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Good with kids, Good with cats,
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Please contact Lisa (lrdirusso@yahoo.com) for more information about this pet.  Adoption Donation  $ 299 Located: in RI (Transportation costs included to the Northeast, plz ask for more details) Age:   9 weeks old as of 1/10/2025     If you are interested in adopting me, please fill out an application on our website  www.fohari.org  and email my foster parent for more information:     lrdirusso@yahoo.com   Please verify the location and readiness of this cat with us.  Because we save lives from various locations throughout the United States, some cats may not be in New England yet, nor ready for immediate adoption.   Our adoption application can be found here: https://fohari.org/application/  Our Adoption Process:   Go to our website and select the animal you are interested in. ALL animals are in foster homes as we do NOT have a  shelter where you can visit. Some animals are in foster care in New England, and some are located in other states. If the initials following the animals name are a state, then that is the state where the animal is located. If initials are not a state, then those are the initials of the foster home outside of New England and you will not be able to meet the animal ahead of time. Complete our online application You will be contacted by phone or email by the foster parent  or a member of our adoption team and will have the opportunity to find out more about the animal, and ask any questions that you have to ensure the animal is a good fit for your household. If the animal is local, you can meet the animal, but you would not be able to take the dog home until you are approved to adopt.  From our end, we will check references and schedule a home visit.  If you live in an apartment, or a condo, we will need to verify permission to own the animal from your landlord or condo board. Please let your vet’s office and references know we will be contacting them. If your  references are positive, we will schedule a home visit by a volunteer. Please try to accommodate the home visit volunteer as most  have busy schedules. Delays in the visit will result in a delay in the adoption. Once you are approved, you will receive an e-mail with your  adoption contract attached. This e-mail will have details about pick up, the balance of the adoption fee that is owed, etc. Please email your signed & witnessed contract and pay your adoption fee in full, and for any animals located out of state, you will be contacted for details about transport to New England. Once you have paid your adoption fee in full and sent back your contract, you can make arrangement to pick up your animal from the foster home or from transport depending on where the animal is located. Please bring a harness, collar, ID tag and leash when you are picking up the dog unless otherwise instructed by the foster parent. Our extensive approval process is intended to ensure the best fit between our animals and adopters. Friends of Homeless Animals (FOHA) reserves the right to deny any adoption application with or without disclosure of cause. Your adoption fee helps to cover the cost of all age appropriate vetting and transportation. FOHARI.ORG makes no explicit or implicit guarantees in reference to the health, temperament and/or the breed of the animal. The animal is adopted ‘as is’, and the adopter assumes all responsibility for treatment of any and all existing conditions or any other conditions of physical or temperament changes that may occur. FOHARI.ORG will provide the animal with the basic vaccines, heart worm test and sterilization of dogs and cats before adoption if the age and current health of the animal permits. While FOHARI.ORG makes every effort to place only healthy animals, FOHARI.ORG cannot guarantee the health of any animal, and shall not be held responsible for any medical expenses that may be incurred. Rescuer will provide information received from the veterinarian exam, observations on the temperament of the animal and a best guess of the breed. Friends of Homeless Animals Inc. (FOHA) ASK ABOUT OUR TRAINING REBATE! Thanks for caring How to Help:  If you would like to HELP any of our special rescued dogs by making a donation or to place a deposit for a dog, you can use this secure & safe site on Paypal - please click on symbol below:     How to Contact us:  By phone between the hours of 10 AM and 7PM at 401-234-4499 By Email at friendsoha@yahoo.com Enter the dogs name in the subject line. Thank you! FRIENDS of HOMELESS ANIMALS, INC.  is a RHODE ISLAND NON PROFIT 501 (C)(3) RESCUE January 9, 2025, 9:55 pm
We'll also keep you updated on Mora's adoption status with email updates.
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Mora

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs
Middletown, RI
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Meet Mora! Mora is a beautiful 5-year-old black cat who is ready to steal your heart! Mora is a friendly, social, and playful girl who’s been patiently waiting for her forever home. She’s the kind of cat who will greet you with a happy purr and a gentle nudge as soon as you walk into the room—there’s no such thing as a stranger in Mora's world! Mora absolutely LOVES people and thrives on attention. She’s incredibly affectionate and enjoys spending time with her human friends, whether it’s cuddling on the couch or playing with her favorite toys. Her playful side shines through when she chases after feather toys and pounces on anything that moves—she's got plenty of energy to burn and will keep you entertained for hours! Not only is Mora social and fun, but she’s also incredibly adaptable. She gets along well with other pets, so if you already have a furry friend at home, Mora may just be the perfect addition to your family. If you are interested in Mora, please call us at 401-846-8276 or visit our Animal Care and Adoption Center in Middletown, RI, to meet her at any time. For more information on adopting from us, please visit our website at www.potterleague.org.
We'll also keep you updated on Bella's adoption status with email updates.
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Bella

American Shorthair

Female, Young
Providence, RI
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Good with kids, Good with cats, House-trained,
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Bella was adopted from the Providence Animal Shelter in June 2023 by a Brown University grad student looking for an emotional support pet and wanting to rescue a sheltered cat. She was estimated to be 9 months old at the time. Her previous home involved domestic abuse and Bella is sensitive around men and becomes anxious in heightened or loud circumstances. She is incredibly loving and lovable. She is smart and playful. She needs a calm environment and prefers company to being alone. She needs a patient person who can give her consistency and could use some training in terms of climbing on counters and general domesticated training. Bella's adoptive caretaker loves her dearly but is relocating to another university and will be required to travel often.
We'll also keep you updated on Regina George's adoption status with email updates.
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Regina George

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Pawtucket, RI
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Good with kids, Good with cats, House-trained,
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Ideal Home: Patient movie lovers and another friendly kitty!Qualities: Playful, Independent, Doesn't think rules are real, Loves cheese fries.5-month old Regina George is an adorable, tiny, mini house panther with big, gorgeous eyes! Affectionately named after her favorite queen bee, Regina is like... really pretty and is excited to meet her forever people! She is shy at first but has made tremendous progress. She has started to play with her foster family and will even lick churro treats off their fingers. Delicious snacks are a great way to this happy girls heart! Regina's ideal home would be with another friendly feline to keep boosting her confidence and also cuddle with!  She sure enjoys the company of other cats, including her friends Gordito, Karen and Gretchen who are also looking for their forever homes too. Regina would benefit from a patient adopter who will continue to work with her on her way to stardom. She hopes that is you! Regina is now accepting adoption applications, available below!______________________________Please complete an adoption application if you are interested in adopting from Ten Lives! Apply here:  https://tenlivescatrescue.org/adoptionapp/Please Note:If the cat or kitten is no longer listed in the drop-down menu of the application then they are no longer available for adoption and we are not accepting applications. Due to limited volunteer power, applications submitted for cats or kittens no longer available will not be reviewed. About Ten Lives:Ten Lives Cat Rescue is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization located in Rhode Island. Our foster-based program is 100% volunteer-powered. We do not have a facility or shelter with regular visiting hours. Out of respect for the time, privacy, and safety of our foster families, we require an approved adoption application before scheduling a meet and greet with a foster cat. Our goal is to place cats in their best-matched homes and facilitate lifelong adoptions. We do not review applications on a first-come, first-serve basis. We believe that veterinary care is an important part of cat guardianship. As such, a veterinary check is part of our adoption process. Our goal is to contact applicants within 96 business hours of receiving their application. During kitten season, wait times may be longer due to the influx of applications. We are all volunteers and kindly ask for your patience! All Ten Lives cats are spayed or neutered, receive age-appropriate vaccinations, tested for FIV/FeLv and parasites, dewormed, treated for fleas, and microchipped. These services are inclusive of the adoption fee.
We'll also keep you updated on Gretchen Weiners's adoption status with email updates.
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Gretchen Weiners

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Pawtucket, RI
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Good with kids, Good with cats, House-trained,
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Ideal Home: Filled with toys and another friendly kitty!Qualities: Playful, Inquisitive, Purr-sonal interest in Toaster Strudel 5-month old Gretchen isn't a regular kitten, she's a cool kitten, and thinks it would be so fetch to meet her person soon! Named affectionately after her favorite character Gretchen Wieners, this sweet girl is happy and playful, and very food motivated. In fact, one of Gretchen's favorite pastimes is bonding over good churro treat with her foster family! Gretchen's adorable purr-sonality comes through more each day, and she would benefit from another friendly feline to help boost her confidence. She enjoys hanging with her friends Gordito and Regina, who are also looking for their forever home too! She loves to play and is very food motivated.Her ideal home would be patient and have lots of toys for her to play with and of course snacks! Gretchen is very excited for her next adventure, and is now accepting adoption applications available below!______________________________Please complete an adoption application if you are interested in adopting from Ten Lives! Apply here:  https://tenlivescatrescue.org/adoptionapp/Please Note:If the cat or kitten is no longer listed in the drop-down menu of the application then they are no longer available for adoption and we are not accepting applications. Due to limited volunteer power, applications submitted for cats or kittens no longer available will not be reviewed. About Ten Lives:Ten Lives Cat Rescue is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization located in Rhode Island. Our foster-based program is 100% volunteer-powered. We do not have a facility or shelter with regular visiting hours. Out of respect for the time, privacy, and safety of our foster families, we require an approved adoption application before scheduling a meet and greet with a foster cat. Our goal is to place cats in their best-matched homes and facilitate lifelong adoptions. We do not review applications on a first-come, first-serve basis. We believe that veterinary care is an important part of cat guardianship. As such, a veterinary check is part of our adoption process. Our goal is to contact applicants within 96 business hours of receiving their application. During kitten season, wait times may be longer due to the influx of applications. We are all volunteers and kindly ask for your patience! All Ten Lives cats are spayed or neutered, receive age-appropriate vaccinations, tested for FIV/FeLv and parasites, dewormed, treated for fleas, and microchipped. These services are inclusive of the adoption fee.
We'll also keep you updated on Ivy's adoption status with email updates.
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Ivy

American Shorthair

Female, Adult
Cumberland, RI
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Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained,
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Good cat, but has some issues socially. About 4 years old.

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Potter League for Animals

87 Oliphant Lane, Middletown, RI 02842

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PAWSWATCH

Box 3711, Newport, RI 02840

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Mutts4rescue

PO Box 509, Portsmouth, RI 02871

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Friends of Homeless Animals of RI, Inc.(FOHA)

Saunderstown, RI 02874

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North Kingstown Animal Shelter

395 Hamilton Allenton Rd, North Kingstown, RI 02852

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North Kingstown-Exeter Animal Rescue League

500 Stony Lane, North Kingstown, RI 02852

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Animal Rescue RI

506B Curtis Corner Rd, Peace Dale, RI 02883

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Bristol PawsWatch

Bristol, RI 02809

Pet Types: cats

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Bristol Animal Shelter

10 Minturn Farm Road, Bristol, RI 02809

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ArkanPaws Animal Rescue - RI transport

East Greenwich, RI 02818

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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