American Shorthair Cats Available for Adoption

*** Located in California. Will be transported to Oregon in under 2-weeks when application is approved and virtual meeting has been completed! ***

Meet Townes, Your Gentle Hunk! 😻

This guy is the definition of a "super sweet, gentle hunk." Townes is a beautiful soul who deserves all the love in the world, especially after being rescued from a difficult situation in South Central. He is FIV+ but don't let that worry you—it's truly no big deal and he can live a full, happy life!

Townes is a laid-back lover boy who enjoys the simple pleasures:
Getting all the butt scratches (his favorite!)
Lounging like a king in his cat bed
Soaking up the warmth in a ray of sunlight ☀️
Watching the world go by from a window perch
Practicing his manicure on his scratcher 💅
If you're looking for a sweet, affectionate, and resilient companion to fill your home with calm energy, Townes is your guy. He is ready to trade his tough past for a loving forever home. Apply to adopt this angel today!

Adoption Fee $250

Medical: fixed, vaccinated, FIV+, flea treated, dewormed

Please Note: We do not allow same-day adoptions.

We want adopters to thoughtfully consider the lifelong commitment of a cat and as a volunteer-run rescue, we cannot always process paperwork immediately after meet-and-greets. Most adoptions are finalized within 24-hours.

To help speed up the process, please email a walkthrough video of your home to adoptions@mariospaw.org after scheduling your meet-and-greet. Thank you for your understanding!

What’s Included in the Adoption Fee
Spayed/Neutered (no cat is adopted without surgery)
Microchipped
FIV/FELV tested
Up to date on FVRCP vaccines
Dewormed and flea-treated

Your adoption fee also helps cover supplies, administrative costs, and vet care for our many medical cases allowing us to rescue more cats in need of extra surgeries, specialist care, and rehabilitation.

Interested in a pair? Please note that on your application as priority is given to duo adoptions! We do not offer any discounts.

The adoption application can be filled out here: https://forms.gle/zR62zNUFx23eYU647

If you are interested, our adoption process consists of:
- a submitted application
- in person meet-and-greet
- video walk through of the main areas of your home
- adoption link sent to your phone with our contract where you will pay the adoption fee and receive the medical records sent via email

For more photos and videos, visit our social media pages!
Facebook.com/mariospawrescue
Instagram.com/mariospawanimalrescue/
Tiktok.com/@mariospawrescue

The American Shorthair cat breed is known for its versatility, adaptability, and affectionate nature. With a medium to large build, rounded ears, and expressive eyes, American Shorthairs come in a wide variety of coat colors and patterns. Recognized for their playful and sociable demeanor, they make excellent companions for individuals and families alike. This breed is easy to groom, generally healthy, and known for its long lifespan, making them a popular choice for those seeking a loving and low maintenance feline friend.

Mario's Paw has a mission to help animals in need through fostering, adoption, education, spay/neuter, and community outreach.