Domestic Shorthair kittens & cats in Medford, Massachusetts

To adopt this cat from Black Cat Rescue, please fill out a profile https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston Midnight's journey has been a challenging one; she was attacked by a dog, which left her with nerve damage and incontinence. Her tail had to be amputated, and she was sent to Black Cat Rescue to heal. Despite the hardships she has faced, Midnight has shown remarkable resilience and strength. With the care and support of her foster humans, she has made incredible progress. Her incontinence is now manageable with the help of a diaper, and she has adapted to her new circumstances with grace and determination. Midnight (4 years old) is now ready for her next chapter, a loving home where she can receive the care and attention she deserves. She is a sweet and affectionate cat, with a playful spirit that shines bright. She even still likes dogs!! All she needs is a chance to show you the love and joy she has to offer. Please consider opening your heart and home to Midnight. She has so much love to give and is ready to become a cherished member of your family. Together, we can give Midnight the happy ending she deserves. Here's what her foster human has to say about Midnight:   How would you describe the cat's general personality? Midnight is a friendly and smart girl, she doesn’t hesitate to interact with people.   Does the cat enjoy being pet? If yes, on what parts of its body does the cat like to be pet? She enjoys being pet. Cheeks, head, and back, enjoying rubbing ears and belly too.   Are there any parts of its body that the cat does NOT like being touched? She doesn’t like her rear legs being touched. Would move her legs away and give you some look.   Does the cat come on your lap? She loves coming on our laps a lot, many times a day.   Does the cat like to be held? She doesn’t seem like to be held currently, would try to jump away.   Does the cat sleep in your bed? She would if we let her. She loves being around us.   Does the cat seek your attention? Very much! She would meow or jump on our laps.   Does the cat like to play? What are the cat's favorite games and toys? She loves to play, in fact, she asks us to play with her every day. She may play at one toy and grab all the toys around her together.   How vocal is the cat? What kinds of sounds does the cat make? She is vocal when seeing us in the morning, got home or wants to eat. Her voice is very soft.   Does the cat scratch a scratcher? She does, the scratch board is her favorite spot.   Does the cat always use the litter box? If no, please explain. She’s not using the litter box due to the current condition.   What food and frequency is the cat currently eating? She eats both dry foods and wet foods(can foods).   Is the cat picky about food? She is a little picky, loves pate and salmon flavor.   What is the cat's favorite treat? She can’t resist Churu!   Does the cat ever swat (claws in) at you? If so, under what circumstances? Yes, when we just met her, she swat at me when rubbing her belly(she likes belly rubbing), but now she doesn’t swat at me.   Has the cat ever scratched (claws out) you? Yes, and also the same situation described above. Sometimes she would claws out, but can’t be sure if that just her claws are a bit sharp, because she doesn’t show full claws.   Does the cat ever nip (teeth without breaking skin) you? No, she doesn’t.   Has the cat ever bitten you (breaking skin)? No, she only lightly hold my hand in her mouth when rubbing her belly the first week we met.   To the best of your knowledge, how does the cat react to new people? Social? Fearful? She is very friendly to new people, she jumped on and kissed us the first day we met. And I believe she is social and gets along with other pets well.   Does that cat have any cute/quirky traits that aren’t covered by the previous questions? Her sleeping style can sometimes make us laughing, she would straighten her legs backwards like a Flying supergirl.   In your opinion, what is the best thing about the cat? Why should an adopter choose THIS cat to adopt? She has great personality, smart (fast learner), and gentle. Aside from her special needs, she’s an angel and a good friend.   What are the cat's challenges and how have you found to best manage them? The most challenge part is her lack of ability to control urine and stools. We change her diapers 4-6 times a day and give her diaper-free times few times a day. To learn more about adopting this cat in Massachusetts, please visit www.blackcatrescue.com or fill out an Adoption Profile at https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston.  March 1, 2025, 10:10 am

To adopt this cat from Black Cat Rescue, please fill out a profile https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston Winnie and Minnie are one year old bonded sisters. Here's what their foster human says about them:   How would you describe the cat's general personality? Minnie and Winnie are both sweet but nervous cats. Minnie is more adventurous and curious of people. Winnie hangs back more and relies on her sister to figure things out first but is getting braver. But overall both of them are interested, playful and curious girls. They are becoming more confident and friendlier every day. They wait for me in the evening for dinner and come out for breakfast. Both of them will sleep on my bed at night before taking off for zoomies.   Does the cat enjoy being pet? They do not   Does the cat come on your lap? Minnie sat on my lap for the first time the other night! But usually not but they like sitting on the bed near you   Does the cat like to be held? No   Does the cat sleep in your bed? They join me at bedtime and sleep on the bed for a bit, then run around after a while.   Does the cat seek your attention? Yes, they come out when I get home from work and come into the kitchen to hang out with me. They ask for treats especially when I am in the kitchen they will watch me and wait for treats. Minnie follows me around, keeps her distance, but follows me around while I cook and putter around the apartment. They also come up to the bed at nighttime to sit with me. They really like watching cat tv on youtube on the phone and it’s good way from them to relax.   Does the cat like to play? Yes!! They love playing with different things on a rod. They love hair ties and cat toy wirey strings.   What are the cat's favorite games and toys? Their favorite games with me are chasing a polar fleece ribbon of the rod. They also love to carry around toy mice. They really love hair ties - they love to take them once I am done using them and they have their own personal collection of them.   How vocal is the cat? Minnie trills sometimes when she’s talking to her sister but Winnie is pretty quiet.   What kinds of sounds does the cat make? Yes, the trills. Neither of them meow at all.   Does the cat scratch a scratcher? Yes, I have several they use.   Does the cat always use the litter box? Always.   What food and frequency is the cat currently eating? They are night owls but I feed them in the morning and at night. Currently they always have dry food available and wet food twice a day. Dry food: Prescription Hills DIet: GI BIOME. Digestive Care/Fiber. Wellness cans: usually Salmon, tuna, or beef flavored   Is the cat picky about food? Yes, but mainly because many of the foods made them sick. But these ones they eat seem to agree with their stomachs.   What is the cat's favorite treat? Minnie likes churus. Winnie does not. But they both really like ‘Wildly Natural Cat Treats: Salmon Flavor’ Every now and then - they get tuna juice.   Does the cat ever swat (claws in) at you? If so, under what circumstances? Yes, But only when they are scared and I had to take them to the vet. They are nervous and when terrified they will put their claws out.   Has the cat ever scratched (claws out) you? Yes. When trying to take them to the vet. Does the cat ever nip (teeth without breaking skin) you? Yes. Same as claws. When they need to be caught to go to the vet.   Has the cat ever bitten you (breaking skin)? Yes, all related to the vet. They are nervous around people but won’t bite unless grabbed.   To the best of your knowledge, how does the cat react to new people? Social? Fearful? They tend to be fearful. They are really scared of people wearing shoes. They will run away if you are wearing shoes but much less scared if you are barefoot or sock footed. If you sit still and have toys or treats they will get brave and come out.   Does that cat have any cute/quirky traits that aren’t covered by the previous questions? So many sweet things about these cats. First off, they are so brave and are trying to trust people. They adore watching cat tv on youtube, the birds at the feeder. They like playing with strings/shoelace/cords. They like to drink water out of mugs that are all around the apartment. They also dip their toys in the water and carry the soggy felt-wire around afterwards.   In your opinion, what is the best thing about the cat? Why should an adopter choose THIS cat to adopt? These cats have been blooming since the start of their foster in Oct. They each have become more brave, more trusting, and more willing to come out during the day to hang out. They ask for treats now and come and watch to sit/sleep on the bed at night.   If you want two brave kitties - who are exponentially growing to be more trusting and more social but need someone very patient and who will let them go at their own pace, you are the perfect person for them   What are the cat's challenges and how have you found to best manage them? Biggest challenge is that they are fearful and nervous. Ways to manage this: spending time hanging out with them without interacting until they want to. Rewarding them with treats and new toys and playtime. I try to keep them on a routine so they know when I will feed them and then that makes them come out and see me. Big thing for their fears is being startled by movement - move slowly around them and if possible not wear shoes. To learn more about adopting this cat in Massachusetts, please visit www.blackcatrescue.com or fill out an Adoption Profile at https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston.  March 16, 2025, 9:32 am

To adopt this cat from Black Cat Rescue, please fill out a profile https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston Look how far I've come! Look how far I’ve come!  Ramona is a sweet mama who was found abandoned outdoors and in labor while in respiratory distress.  A true fighter, Ramona persevered to raise beautiful, healthy kittens who quickly found permanent homes.  Now Ramona is patiently waiting for her furr-ever family to provide a caring lifelong home!  A playful, energetic, curious gal, Ramona doesn’t let needing an inhaler twice a day slow her down.  In her current foster home, Ramona enjoys being around her foster humans especially at nighttime and will cook you up her famous “4-wheel drive biscuits” as you head off to dreamland.  If you are looking for a snuggle bug at bedtime or a loyal co-worker while you’re working from home, Ramona is the kitty for you!  She’s ready with morning wake-up kisses, but in turn make sure you give her plenty of head scratches and Churus.      Ramona loves to play, nap, and give plenty of attention to her people! After surviving a tough life on the streets, Ramona developed chronic rhinitis which produces more nasal mucus than your average cat and is managed by an inhaler (which she has gotten accustomed to!)  She may be a little sneezy, but will you really let a little snot stand between you and your new best friend?  Check out a few more details about Ramona below.      Ramona loves to use a cardboard scratching pad      Ramona is litter box trained       She eats Redford Naturals wet food and Redford Naturals grain free dry food, but doesn’t seem picky!      Ramona prefers a water fountain, but a water bowl works too      Churu treats are her favorite, especially right out of the tube. She is not interested in people food (besides the occasional canned tuna).      While she doesn’t *love* it, she will let you trim her nails      She is not shy, but may need space around younger children      Ramona is super chill at the vet!      Ramona’s foster humans have described her as the most perfect, sweetest cat they’ve ever met.      Ramona’s chronic rhinitis is manageable and doesn’t stop her from living her best life!&#226&#128&#175     To learn more about adopting this cat in Massachusetts, please visit www.blackcatrescue.com or fill out an Adoption Profile at https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston.  March 20, 2025, 12:07 pm

To adopt this cat from Black Cat Rescue, please fill out a profile https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston Maverick is a 1 year old girl. Here's what her foster human says about her: How would you describe the cat's general personality? Maverick is a quiet and shy kitty who absolutely loves food and is gradually learning to enjoy being petted! She’s still a bit timid about living with humans, but she’s made incredible progress in the past 5 weeks I have been fostering her. She’s discovering that people aren’t so scary—and that Churus are absolutely delicious! Does the cat enjoy being pet? Maverick has been gradually learning to enjoy being petted. She lets me pet her about 50% of the time, and this proportion is increasing by the week. She has great potential to love being petted—I’ve even heard her purr a few times while getting pets. When I offer my hand for her to sniff, she either gives it a quick sniff and allows pets or backs away—her clear way of saying no. If yes, on what parts of its body does the cat like to be pet? Maverick likes pets on the cheek, chin, and top of her head the best. Are there any parts of its body that the cat does NOT like being touched? She whines and backs away when you pet her back, or the base of her tail, or her paws. I have not tried to touch her stomach yet. Does the cat come on your lap? Maverick doesn’t usually sit on my lap, but she’s not hesitant to climb onto it when I’m spoon-feeding her meals or giving her treats—especially when she needs to step on my lap to reach the food. Does the cat like to be held? I have not tried to hold Maverick, so I am not sure. Does the cat sleep in your bed? Maverick likes to sleep by herself, and has a few sleep spots around the house where she likes to hang out! In my house, she likes to sleep on the couch, on top of the high chair, and inside the cat tower.   Does the cat seek your attention? Maverick usually does not seek my attention, and is generally a pretty quiet cat. She spends about half of the day in hiding, and the other half sitting around in chairs and the cat tower. However, she will definitely meow at you when she wants more treats at the end of treat time! Does the cat like to play? Yes although she’s still learning to trust the wand toy.  What are the cat's favorite games and toys? I’ve seen her play with “KONG Pull-A-Partz Yarnz Assorted Plush Cat Toy with Catnip,” and she tore the mouse apart from the toy! She also might like catnips since catnip is included in this toy. How vocal is the cat? Maverick is a quiet kitty that likes to spend a lot of time in her comfort corners. However, she will definitely meow when she senses food or treat time! What kinds of sounds does the cat make? I've only ever heard Maverick meow. Sometimes, she opens her mouth as if to meow, but no sound comes out. Or maybe, she is meowing very quietly or in a very high pitch! Does the cat scratch a scratcher? Yes. She also likes to scratch on my doormat as well. Does the cat always use the litter box? Yes. She has only made a small mistake once, where she pooped right next to the litter box, but otherwise, she is excellent at using the litter box! What food and frequency is the cat currently eating? Maverick is eating 2 small cans of wet food per day, with unlimited amounts of dry food available. She seems to have some level of food insecurity, so we have been trying to work on that! Is the cat picky about food? Not at all! Maverick will just eat about anything—any flavor of wet food, dry food, and all treats. What is the cat's favorite treat? I’m not sure what Maverick’s favorite treat is, since she liked every treat I gave her! This includes the Churu, Greenies dental treats, Temptation, and Fancy Feast Square treats. Does the cat ever swat (claws in) at you? If so, under what circumstances? She has never swatted me aggressively, but she did hit my hand a few times with no claws when I was giving her treats too slowly and she became impatient with the treat in my hand! Has the cat ever scratched (claws out) you? Never. Does the cat ever nip (teeth without breaking skin) you? Never. Has the cat ever bitten you (breaking skin)? Never. To the best of your knowledge, how does the cat react to new people? Social? Fearful? When a new person is around, Maverick will retreat to one of her comfort hiding spaces. She doesn’t act particularly social or fearful, but if approached by someone unfamiliar, she may retreat further into her hiding spot. Does that cat have any cute/quirky traits that aren’t covered by the previous questions? Sometimes, Maverick likes to hunt treats if you throw them. She will chase after the treat and pounce on them as if it was a prey! She spends most of her time napping or lying around, and when she is bored, she will take an adventure to take a lap around the house. In your opinion, what is the best thing about the cat? Why should an adopter choose THIS cat to adopt? If you're looking for the rewarding experience of bonding with a cat from the early stages of socialization and helping them come out of their shell, this cat is the perfect match for you! She’s already come a long way! Maverick has great potential to become a social kitty, especially with her strong motivation for treats. She’s a sweet and intelligent cat who enjoys pets and is always learning and adapting. What are the cat's challenges and how have you found to best manage them? The only challenge that I had was the initial socialization that Maverick had never had. She was a very timid and fearful cat when she first arrived at my place but is slowly learning that humans aren’t as scary as she once thought!   To learn more about adopting this cat in Massachusetts, please visit www.blackcatrescue.com or fill out an Adoption Profile at https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston.  March 9, 2025, 11:54 am

To adopt this cat from Black Cat Rescue, please fill out a profile https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston Lira is a sweet 2 year old girl. Here's what her foster human says about her:   How would you describe the cat's general personality? Lira is sweet natured and cautious and seems to prefer quieter environments.   Does the cat enjoy being pet? Lira enjoys petting on her terms; she will meow and approach then show her belly when she is ready for contact.   If yes, on what parts of its body does the cat like to be pet? Neck, head belly   Are there any parts of its body that the cat does NOT like being touched? Any unsolicited touching seems to make her withdraw.   Does the cat come on your lap? Yes   Does the cat like to be held? No   Does the cat sleep in your bed? She didn’t initially, but now will come up on the bed sometimes.   Does the cat seek your attention? Yes, she greets me regularly now that she’s more used to me.   Does the cat like to play? Yes, although more at night, but this is slowly changing too.   What are the cat's favorite games and toys? Toilet paper, small plastic toys   How vocal is the cat? Vocal when hungry. She used to meow in the evening too but that has stopped now that she is more comfortable   What kinds of sounds does the cat make? Loud meows     Does the cat scratch a scratcher? Yes   Does the cat always use the litter box? Always     What food and frequency is the cat currently eating? Shredded fancy feast, and dry food 3x day     Is the cat picky about food? no   What is the cat's favorite treat? greenies   Does the cat ever swat (claws in) at you? If so, under what circumstances? No   Has the cat ever scratched (claws out) you? 1x being boxed for vet appt   Does the cat ever nip (teeth without breaking skin) you? no   Has the cat ever bitten you (breaking skin)? no   To the best of your knowledge, how does the cat react to new people? Social? Fearful? Nervous, hides   In your opinion, what is the best thing about the cat? Why should an adopter choose THIS cat to adopt? Very sweet temperament, slow to warm up but does greet me and ask for pets. She will be someone’s princess!   What are the cat's challenges and how have you found to best manage them? Initially Lira spent a lot of time under beds and couches. Patience, getting on the floor, and lack of loud noise or sudden movements made it easier for her to approach me and to gain her trust To learn more about adopting this cat in Massachusetts, please visit www.blackcatrescue.com or fill out an Adoption Profile at https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston.  March 9, 2025, 11:54 am

To adopt this cat from Black Cat Rescue, please fill out a profile https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston Laszlo is a dashingly handsome 12 year old boy. Here’s what his foster human says about him:   How would you describe the cat's general personality? Laszlo is a snuggly, smart, and very opinionated little gentleman. He likes to be involved with everything that goes on around him, loves to perch in high places, and is very polite. He's kind of a weirdo, but he's very cooperative about taking his medication and is overall a great guy.   Does the cat enjoy being pet? Yes!   If yes, on what parts of its body does the cat like to be pet? If he's in snoozy/snuggly mode, he likes to be pet basically everywhere. He loves scratches behind his ears and on his cheeks. He'll even tolerate having his feet touched to trim his nails! He really likes to have his belly rubbed for one or two good big pets, but will start rabbit kicking if you spend too long on it. When he's up and wandering around the house, he accepts pets on his sides and cheeks, but only wants them if he's initiating contact.   Are there any parts of its body that the cat does NOT like being touched? Not especially - he doesn't love having his paws touched unless he's pretty snoozy.   Does the cat come on your lap? Yes! He will sit next to me and ooze over into my lap, he will sprawl out on my legs, and he'll perch in my lap when I'm sitting at my desk and working.   Does the cat like to be held? He tolerates being picked up and carried around - sometimes he'll try to climb up onto my shoulder and then stand on my back. If I'm sitting and he comes onto my lap, sometimes he enjoys being cradled like a baby.   Does the cat sleep in your bed? Sometimes! More often, he'll come in to lie on me while I'm getting settled in to sleep, or he'll join me in the morning for some bed snuggles.   Does the cat seek your attention? Yes! He wants to be involved with basically everything I do. If he thinks I'm not paying enough attention, he'll gently paw at my leg until I let him into my lap or follow him to where he wants me to go. He also likes to be in the same room as me and keeping an eye on things any time he's not actively snuggling.   Does the cat like to play? Sometimes - his attention span for play is short and sporadic.   What are the cat's favorite games and toys? Every couple of weeks, he'll spend a day or two carrying one of his small squishy toys around in his mouth constantly. He'll drop it next to me and play fetch if I throw it away. He has approximately one pounce worth of attention span for the laser pointer. He enjoys grabbing big catnip toys and kicking at them with his back paws sometimes. I've also experimented with hiding treats in paper towel tubes, under boxes, etc for him to find, which he seems to enjoy!   How vocal is the cat? What kinds of sounds does the cat make? He meows sometimes when he wants my attention, and makes adorable mrrrrrp noises when he wakes up and sometimes while he's wandering around the house. He also purrs a lot!   Does the cat scratch a scratcher? If no, please explain. Sometimes - he also scratches the carpet when he gets excited.   Does the cat always use the litter box? If no, please explain. Yes, but I should note that he also kicks his litter all over the place while trying to bury his poop.   What food and frequency is the cat currently eating? 3 cans of fancy feast pate spread throughout the day, and a half cup of purina indoor cat food that I top up in the evening for him to graze on   Is the cat picky about food? A previous home mentioned that he doesn't like chunky food, but he seems not very picky about flavor as long as it's pate.   What is the cat's favorite treat? He loves Temptations and freeze-dried chicken   Does the cat ever swat (claws in) at you? If so, under what circumstances? No - he will stretch up on my leg and put his paws on my thigh, but that's usually either just placing his feet there or gently pawing at me.   Has the cat ever scratched (claws out) you? Once (see "challenges" below)   Does the cat ever nip (teeth without breaking skin) you? He has nipped me once - I think he felt like I was ignoring him and I didn't respond to him pawing at me.   Has the cat ever bitten you (breaking skin)? Once (see "challenges" below)   To the best of your knowledge, how does the cat react to new people? Social? Fearful? He will come up to anyone who enters the house and rub his face and sides all over them. He likes new people and I've seen him hop in people's laps immediately after meeting them.   Does that cat have any cute/quirky traits that aren’t covered by the previous questions? Laszlo will hop up on people's backs if they bend over to tie their shoes near him, then lie down and start purring. He loves to be in tall places and peer down at people. He's also really smart - this can be both good and bad, like when he figured out how to open the latches on my breadbox and bite the bread, but also it means you can give him puzzles to solve to get treats and watch him explore!   In your opinion, what is the best thing about the cat? Why should an adopter choose THIS cat to adopt? Laszlo is one of the sweetest cats I've ever met. He's sociable, clever, snuggly, and has the most adorable little mustache. If you adopt Laszlo you will have a dapper little shadow following you around your home at all times!   What are the cat's challenges and how have you found to best manage them? Laszlo has had multiple issues in previous homes with agitation/aggression. In his current foster home, there was one incident (since December) where he bit and scratched me quite severely after being startled by a sudden meowing noise from a video. In general, he responds to stress well. Laszlo should be in a home without any small children or other pets. He would thrive best with people who are familiar with cat body language and who have a generally predictable routine.   To learn more about adopting this cat in Massachusetts, please visit www.blackcatrescue.com or fill out an Adoption Profile at https://blackcatrescue.com/adopt-cat-boston.  March 1, 2025, 9:48 am