Domestic Short Hair Cats Available for Adoption in Kansas City, Missouri

*Special note: This cat is from a hoarding situation. They will likely need time to adjust to home life. They have lived with many other cats but may have not experienced socialization with people and things like petting and large open spaces are overwhelming for them. Adopters should be willing to be patient during this process. Sequestering a cat in one small room for 2-4 weeks can be very helpful and gives the cat a safe place to call their own. It is important to let them go at their own pace with building a relationship with their new family and limiting lots of commotion and visitors in the beginning is wise. They may have not experienced life outside of the hoarding situation, so things could be overwhelming for them at first. Patience and positive interactions are crucial. Aversive methods of training should be avoided. Using treats, play and enrichment to build trust and teach new things is the way to go! All cats are of course unique and the time in which they each warm up to people and places is just as unique as they are.

My Friends at Wayside say:
-I am a social eater
-I’m shy at first but full of love!
-I enjoy mentally stimulating activities
-I am equal parts social and independent
-I am very playful and love toys of all kinds
-I love cat trees and high perches
-I enjoy watching videos

My home preferences (Restrictions):
-I would like a quiet home environment
-I will need extra time to warm up in a home
-Children in the home must be 6 and older
-Strongly recommend another confident cat friend in the home, or to be adopted with another cat
-I will need a cat savvy adopter

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.

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