Stuart Little and Munch - Domestic Short Hair Cat Available for Adoption in Indian Land, South Carolina

Stuart Little and Munch

Stuart Little (or just Stuart) came to us from the Lancaster Animal Shelter on March 25, 2026. He was one day old, so we will call his birthday March 24. With his umbilical cord still attached, Stuart weighed 80 grams on intake, which is very little. It took him a couple of days, but once he figured out taking a nipple and bottle, he was a very good eater.

As Stuart grew, his solid gray coat became beautiful, but we noticed he had a slight deformity in his spine and what felt like loose ribs. We visited a specialist at CARE for an assessment. X-rays show Stuart has a mildly compressed spine they believe is from birth trauma. It looks like he has a tiny fold near his shoulders which does not limit his mobility and will not threaten his long-term health. He's loving, strong, and playful.

Well, we had several older rescue kittens, but Stuart being a single orphan needed a friend his age and size, so we put in a call to the Lancaster Animal Shelter and the SPCA. We picked up Munch, a beautiful female gray tabby, at the Shelter on April 20. The Shelter staff warned us, "Good luck on the drive home. She hasn't stopped screaming since she got here this morning." And, yes, she screamed the entire drive home (30 minutes) and then for the next two days. We couldn't tell if she was hungry or panicked. It could have been both. She had teeth, which means she was about three weeks old, which was not quite a week younger than Stuart. Fluids, glucose, and a bottle didn't quiet her down. We named her Munch after artist Edvard Munch's painting "The Scream." Stuart, however, started cuddling and playing with her, which helped Munch tremendously. Now, after a month together, Munch and Stuart are the best of friends. In their case, we will only consider adopting them as a pair, the advantage being you are guaranteed to have a compatible match. We know you will enjoy their joyful antics as much as we have.

Our adoption fee is $150 and covers FIV/FeLV testing, deworming, vaccinations, and spay/neuter with a partner clinic. To set up a visit, drop me a note at cherylsferalsandfosters@gmail.com or PM me. If you are considering adopting, please fill out and submit the adoption contract found in The Adoption Process link on my website (cherylsferalsandfosters.com). In the meantime, you can follow their journey on Facebook: Cheryl's Ferals and Fosters. We are a non-profit 501(c)(3).

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.

Our purpose is three-fold: 1. Assure the fosters are healthy. 2. Socialize the fosters for adoption. 3. Find forever homes...