Domestic Short Hair Cats Available for Adoption in Windsor, Connecticut

Meet Phoenix (aka Meep)
Phoenix has truly earned her name. Found in a rabbit hole in Colt Park in Hartford, this brave mama was doing everything she could to protect her kittens in the face of overwhelming odds. With little food and illness all around, she gave everything she had to keep her babies alive--even when it nearly cost her her own life.
Thanks to a dedicated team effort, Phoenix and her kittens were rescued just in time. With round-the-clock foster care and lots of love, her kittens grew strong and found their happy endings. Phoenix, too, fought her way back to health--rising from hardship with quiet strength and resilience.
Now, it's her turn.
Phoenix is a gentle, independent soul who may not be the type to curl up in your lap, but she finds comfort in simply being near her people. She will thrive in a calm home where she can feel safe, respected, and loved on her own terms. What she offers in return is something truly special--a steady, peaceful presence and a quiet kind of love that comes from finally knowing she's home.
After everything she's been through, Phoenix deserves a soft place to land and a family to call her own.
Give this resilient girl the forever home she's been waiting for.This cat is waiting for it's Forever Home!

Email adoptions@ctcatconnection.org with a question or better yet, complete an application for quickest consideration. (Application: https://www.ctcatconnection.org/adoption-application/).

Select cats can be fostered instead! Apply on our website.

A cat's behavior in the shelter may not be what it will be like in your home; if the cat is nervous, anxious, or agitated, please know that a shelter is a very stressful place for a cat. Most often, in a home, they thrive!

Kitten Policy: Kittens must be able to socialize with other young cats or dogs as playmates, as it is important for their development. Therefore, CT Cat Connection has a policy that kittens ​and teenagers up to 12 months of age are adopted in pairs unless there is another animal in the household as a playmate and companion.

Due to demand, we do not place cats or kittens on hold. Your visit to the shelter is to meet all cats or kittens available for adoption at the time of visit.

If you or anyone you know is interested in helping the shelter, we are always looking for foster families of our cats and dogs, as well as in-person volunteers, to assist with animal care. Fill out an application, which can be found at https://www.ctcatconnection.org/get-involved/

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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