Domestic Short Hair Cats Available for Adoption in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Benedict is a super friendly, 1-year-old tabby looking for loving home, ideally with another pet in the home.

Benedict LOVES being pet and has a purr that sounds like a motor running. He has even pushed past his initial fears of a new environment just to follow you for more pets.

Benedict likes to take long naps in the sun on his cat tree, what cat doesn't? As Benedict has grown into his foster home and gained confidence/comfort, his energy levels and playfulness have gone up too. He likes to play with strings more than any other toys. He does a great job of scratching just the designated cardboard scratch pads, which he prefers over a scratching post.

Benedict is currently in a 3-bedroom foster house with two humans as well as a resident dog (2-year-old boy Pit mix) and a resident cat (10-year-old girl). He moved into the foster home in early April and has had his own spare room to decompress. After a few days with his door closed, a dog gate with a cat door was put in the doorway so that he could explore and retreat if he wanted away from the dog. He still has some new space nerves but has very quickly opened up to exploring the home and coexisting with the dog. The resident cat is not very interested in Benedict or the dog and keeps her space. In their brief interactions Benedict has seemed curious but the resident cat usually retreats before any real bonding. We believe he would be good with other dogs and cats. There have been no litter issues since allowing Benedict full range of the house, he uses the one in his room and the resident cat uses hers in the basement without any territorial strife yet.

The ideal home for Benedict has people who like to play with and pet their cat, he is a big lovebug. Benedict would likely do best in a home with other pets that he can befriend and socialize with. A bigger cat tree or some sort of window perch would tie together his perfect home for sunny naps in a spot that people walk by and pet him all the time.

There is no guarantee of age and breed as a rescue animal's history is unknown. All ages and breeds are best estimates.

Adoption fees include a mandatory sales tax of 7.525%.

All cats have received comprehensive veterinary care and tested negative for feline leukemia and FIV unless otherwise stated. Cats are up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccinations and have been spayed/neutered, treated for fleas and/or ear mites, de-wormed, and microchipped. Please note there may be additional follow up visits and boosters that are not covered by Pet Haven after adoption.

Interested in adopting or learning more about this cat? Please fill out Pet Haven's adoption application: http://bit.ly/2fd9U2Fwww.pethavenmn.org/adopt

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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