PENGUIN - Domestic Short Hair Cat for Adoption in Dedham, Massachusetts

MEET PENGUIN! *I need another cat in my new home Penguin is an under socialized kitten. She will require some special care upon going home to help her gain confidence. You will need to provide your kitten with: - Multiple short periods of the presence of a person that can provide gentle handling and playing with interactive toys. Although you don't have to be home all day, these kittens benefit from regular focused attention and a consistent home routine. - A limited, confined safe place for the first few weeks such as a small and quiet room, is a good way to introduce the kitten to your home. In some cases a dog crate with all of its food, litter, toys and water is a great space to start with. This will help your kitten adjust to her new home gradually; larger spaces are too overwhelming. When the kitten is comfortable with the small space and awaits you without hiding, you can gradually increase her living space. - A relatively quiet home with a regular routine is better for a scared kitten than a busy household. These kittens tend to be better matches for homes with no young children, since most children do not have the patience required to bring them out of their shell softly and some may scare them with loud noises or sudden movements. We welcome adopters from NH, RI, CT, and NY. However, we will be unable to facilitate same day adoptions due to state regulated paperwork requirements. For more information on this or any other animal currently residing at the Animal Rescue League of Boston please visit us during our adoption center hours: Wednesdays-Sundays from 1:00PM – 6:00PM, Tuesdays by appointment only from 1:00PM – 6:00PM, closed Mondays & Holidays. For information about our adoption process click here

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.

For over 120 years, The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) has responded to the needs of animals and the...