Domestic Short Hair Cats Available for Adoption in Cincinnati, Ohio

Claire — 6‑Month‑Old Spayed Female
Breed: Domestic Shorthair
Color: Black
Date of Birth: October 17, 2025

Personality:
Claire—affectionately called Mama—is one of the sweetest kittens you’ll ever meet. She loves nothing more than curling up beside you and soaking in all the gentle pets she can get. She’s also playful and energetic, happily running and wrestling with her foster siblings when she’s not snuggling.

Claire is a young mom who gave birth to two kittens; one survived, and she cared for her baby beautifully. Despite her early responsibilities, she’s still very much a kitten herself—loving, tender, and eager for affection.

Good With:
- Cats/Kittens: Yes
- Dogs: Best with calm, respectful dogs
- Children: Older, quieter children are ideal

Food Preferences:
Enjoys Science Diet Kitten dry food. Not a big fan of canned wet food.

Litter Habits:
Consistent and reliable.

Medical Notes:
No current medical issues. Spayed and healthy.

Background:
Raised in a clean, well‑sanitized foster environment with other kittens and plenty of enrichment.

Ideal Home:
Claire is ready to be someone’s devoted cuddle bug. She’ll thrive in a loving home that appreciates a gentle, affectionate kitten who wants to be close. A calm household with friendly pets or older children would be a wonderful match.

Status:
Claire is ready for her forever home and ready to love her people with her whole heart and be your cuddle bug.

HART recommends kittens 6 months of age and younger be adopted in pairs.

If you are interested in any of our kitties, you must complete an online cat adoption application available at www.rescueahart.org/adopt/cat-application. The application will put you in touch with a HART volunteer.

All HART kittens and cats are vet checked, combo tested, spayed or neutered, up to date on all vaccines, microchipped, and on flea and tick preventative.

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.