Nugget - Domestic Short Hair Cat Available for Adoption in Springfield, Missouri

Fresh out of the oven and packed with extra sweetness, I'm Nugget—a juicy little orange tabby born on January 28, 2026! I'm the perfect combination of playful, affectionate, and adorable. Whether I'm zooming around the house chasing toys, wrestling with my kitty friends, or curling up for a nap after a busy day of adventures, I always know how to keep life fun. My beautiful orange tabby coat makes me look as golden as my name suggests, and my personality is just as irresistible. I'm a very good kitty who gets along wonderfully with other cats, dogs, and kids. I love making new friends and am always ready to join whatever fun is happening around me. If you're looking for a companion who can keep you entertained with playful antics and then melt your heart with cuddles, I'm your guy. Life is better with a Nugget around—especially one as juicy, sweet, and lovable as me. All I need now is a forever family to share my adventures, my purrs, and all the extra love packed into this little nugget-sized package!


My adoption fee is $75. This fee includes my vaccinations, FIV/FELV testing, de-wormer, spay/neuter, microchip, and flea preventative. Fill out an application at https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/ROS/Cat if you would like to meet me!

We are a foster-based organization, and we need more fosters to help us save more animals! If you’re interested in saving lives just like the one you’re reading about, fill out a foster app here. To foster dogs: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/ROS/Dog
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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.