Domestic Shorthair kittens & cats in Lawrence, Massachusetts

Paja: I have an adorable face with the cutest pink nose! I am super-friendly and affectionate once I am comfortable in my surroundings. I have good history of going outside for hours at a time and returning on my own. It is not imperative that I be placed as an indoor/outdoor cat, but I would likely enjoy a safe outdoor option in my new home. I have been diagnosed with FLUTD. I have been prescribed a urinary diet, and have shown good litter box manners!!! Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) describes a collection of conditions that can affect the bladder and urethra of cats. Cats with FLUTD usually have episodes of straining and discomfort when urinating, increased frequency of urination, and blood in the urine. Sometimes these symptoms can be caused by a urinary tract infection or bladder stones, but most commonly a cause is not identified. Stress can be a factor in these episodes and cats with this condition should e monitored closely in the period of adjustment after adoption. It is recommended that my adopter promptly establish care with a primary veterinarian for ongoing management of this condition. I had a borderline increase of protein loss in my urine (UPC). This can be due to being intact, or have other reasons. It is recommended that my adopters have a veterinarian recheck a urine protein creatinine ration in 4-6 months. Compatibility:Dogs: No thank you - the least amount of variables for Paja, the better!Cats: No thank you - Paja has a history of fighting with cats in a previous home.Kids: Possibly, no history. Any kids in the home should be cat-savvy or have adults in the home who are going to be very involved in managing their interactions. The shelter is open Tuesday through Sunday from noon - 4:30pm, with no appointment needed to meet available cats.

Jasper: I am a big, handsome guy, friendly and social once I am comfortable. I have good litter box manners! I can be shy and nervous around strangers since I have only lived with one person since I was adopted at 4 months. It is recommended that my adopter start me in my own space (an extra bedroom or bathroom) - a space that people or pets will not use unless going in to clean or feed. I should be left alone initially as I adjust. This space should include plenty of hiding places, ideally with access to a vertical surface such as a cat tree or a cat-proofed shelf. I can gradually be given more access to the home when I am confidently moving about my environment with relaxed body language when my adopter visits me in my room. The shelter is open Tuesday through Sunday from noon - 4:30 pm, with no appointment needed to meet available cats. Compatibility: Cats: YesDogs: Possibly - no history, perhaps a mellow, cat-savvy dogKids: Possibly - no history, teens +

Simone- I am a pretty orange lady, a rarity!! I love to be brushed, especially on my face. I am active and playful, but on the shyer side, and will hide a lot, but with time and space I will feel comfortable enough to re-emerge. I will need a very slow transition to my new home and any existing pets while I settle in and become comfortable in my surroundings. I do not handle transitions well, and busy environments are hard for me, so a quiet, low-traffic home will suit me best. Stop by our Nevins Farm Adoption Center to meet Simone. We have open adoption hours Tuesday-Sunday from 12pm- 4:30pm. No appointment is needed to speak to a staff person regarding available pets. You are welcome to enter our cat rooms during open hours. Staff and volunteers will be happy to assist you!

Chloe: Wait till you meet me .. I am told I am beautiful! I am also diabetic, and staff will provide information on my diet and medical care to potential adopters. I have lived a very quiet, sheltered life with an elderly woman who is now in senior housing. I usually hide from visitors, but otherwise I am a lovely lady with no behavior concerns, and with good litter box manners. I have no history living with other pets. Stop by our Nevins Farm Adoption Center to meet Chloe. We have open adoption hours Tuesday-Sunday from 12pm- 4:30pm - no appointment needed to speak to a staff person regarding available pets. You are welcome to enter our cat rooms during open hours. Staff and volunteers will be happy to assist you!

Dante: My previous owner found me as a stray around a year ago hanging around the outside of her house. She states that I was slightly fearful and hid the first few days, but I very quickly warmed up to her. My nickname is `purro` because I like to purr a lot, and when I am called that, I will roll over for belly rubs! I do well around teenagers, and when visitors arrive I may hide for a few minutes, but then come out to say hi. I have good litter box manners! I used to cuddle with the other cat in my home, and I liked to follow my previous owner around the house to just hang out together. I have lived with dogs, and enjoyed spending time with them. Stop by our Nevins Farm Adoption Center to meet Panther. We have open adoption hours Tuesday-Sunday from 12pm- 4:30pm - no appointment is needed to speak to a staff person regarding available pets. You are welcome to enter our cat rooms during open hours. Staff and volunteers will be happy to assist you!

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