Domestic Short Hair and Extra Toes Cat Hemingway Polydactyl Cats Available for Adoption

Happy New Year! New Year, but cats and kittens still need homes! Kitten Season will start again soon (it never really ends!) and we need to make room to get Moms and kittens in, fixed and get them into forever homes! Please consider adopting- especially some of our older residents! Maybe even two? Remember you save TWO cats lives and make countless more cats & kittens lives better by adopting! When you adopt one cat, it makes room to save another! Win! Win! The kitties thank you too!

This is Piper!
Piper is domestic short haired black, spayed female, up to date on her shots, around 4 years old and available for adoption to be an indoor ONLY cat from Griffith Animal Control/Treasured Friends Rescue in Highland Northwest Indiana.

Hi! My name is Piper and I am just so happy to meet you!
I haven’t always had a reason to purr. I came from a very sad situation, but I don’t let my past define me, I’m too busy celebrating my future! I just know I'm on my way to having the best life ever, and the only thing missing is a family of my own.
If you look closely at my photos, you’ll notice something extra special... I have bigger-than-average kitty paws! I’m a polydactyl, which means I have extra toes that look just like little mittens! I’m the kitten who didn't lose her mittens, and I use them for the most important job making extra special biscuits!
Now that I’m safe at the shelter, I love rolling around on my back and showing off my cute little belly while playing with my toys. I’m so grateful to be warm, fed, and safe. I already feel like a loved kitty, but I’m dreaming of having a person all to myself to love!I promise I don't need much—just some love, good food, and lots of pets.
These extra toes make me a pro at kneading extra special biscuits just for you too!
I’m officially ready for meet and greets!
I have my very own 'room' at the shelter where we can visit and get to know each other. I get along with other kitties (with a proper introduction) so if you already have a kitty we could be friends! Older gentle kids are probably just fine, but I’m not quite sure about dogs yet, though. Let me know if you have any other questions, but I'm ready to go! I’ve got my mittens packed and I’m ready for my forever home!

If you’re looking for a sweet, mitten-wearing girl who will brighten your day, please give Piper a chance to be your kitty!
Make an appointment to meet her! Please call 219-922-1766 and leave a message to meet Piper. Also, please fill out an adoption application which can be found online at TreasuredFriendsRescue.org or follow the link from our profile at Petfinder (scroll all the way down to the bottom of the main page)
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Griffith Animal Control, in partnership with Treasured Friends Animal Rescue believes in giving kitties that others wouldn't normally get a chance at getting a forever home, a chance! Our fosters & volunteers work with shy and/or unsocialized kitties everyday to get them used to being pet and to show them no one will hurt them. However, when they go to a new home, some kitties will require extra time to get used to new surroundings and different people. Please consider giving a kittie who might need a little time to get used to a new home, a chance. This is a serious commitment and it sets the kitties back in their level of trust if they are given up after a few weeks or months. Please, only apply if you are an experienced cat owner and have patience.
Thank you!

The domestic short hair cat is a popular and diverse breed known for its unique personalities and low maintenance care. These cats come in various colors and patterns, with short, easy to manage coats that require minimal grooming. Domestic short hairs are friendly, adaptable, and make wonderful companions for individuals and families alike. They possess playful and affectionate qualities that endear them to many, making them one of the most beloved and widely adopted cat breeds worldwide.

The Extra Toes Cat, also known as the Hemingway Polydactyl, is a unique breed characterized by its genetic mutation resulting in extra toes, often resembling thumbs. This feline's distinct feature is attributed to a natural gene variation, linked to author Ernest Hemingway's fondness for polydactyl cats. Renowned for their dexterity and adaptability, extra toes cats typically exhibit a friendly and sociable demeanor, making them a popular choice as companion pets in many households worldwide. With a charming appearance and amiable personality, the Extra Toes Cat Hemingway Polydactyl continues to captivate cat enthusiasts with its endearing traits.

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