Tabby and Domestic Short Hair Cats Available for Adoption in Vaughan, Ontario

***Kimi must have a young, playful cat friend in her forever home.

Kimi is a gentle older kitten who was rescued from a neighbourhood colony after repeatedly visiting a kind feeder’s porch. Life outside meant competing with many other cats — young and old — for food and safety, and she learned to survive by staying quiet and cautious.

Since coming into foster care, Kimi has made steady, heart-warming progress. She is still timid. There were a few occasions where her foster was able to get her into a cat apron. After a few minutes she relaxes and enjoys the soft petting she never had the chance to experience outdoors. Her confidence grows a little more each week.

Kimi adores other cats. She eagerly approaches the resident foster cats, chatting to them and hoping to make friends. They’re older and not interested in playing, but Kimi’s enthusiasm shows how much she longs for a feline companion who will welcome her. She’s curious about toys — especially the laser pointer — and has started making tentative attempts to play, slowly discovering what it means to feel safe enough to have fun.

She eats wet food with gusto and isn’t very interested in kibble, likely a habit formed during her time outdoors when she relied on whatever food she could find.

Kimi will thrive in a calm, patient home that understands shy cats and celebrates small victories. She must be adopted with a friendly young cat or into a home that already has one — she truly blossoms around feline friends and needs that companionship to feel secure and continue her progress.

Kimi is ready for someone who can offer her kindness, stability, and a gentle path toward the playful, affectionate young cat she’s becoming.

Would you like to make Kimi a part of your family? Please complete our online application found at: https://www.avacats.org/adoption-application-form.

Our adoption fees cover vetting and include spay/neuter, vaccines (initial FVRCP and rabies), flea treatment, two dewormings and microchipping.

Adoption fees are $250 for each adult cat 1 year or older. Please note that fees may apply for additional required vaccinations (at $75 per booster) due prior to adoption. Total adoption fees will be confirmed by the AVA Adoption Coordinator.

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.

The tabby cat, known for its distinctive coat pattern featuring swirls, stripes, or spots, is a beloved and versatile breed found in various colors and patterns. Tabby cats are not a specific breed but rather a coat pattern seen in domestic cats of different breeds. They are known for their friendly and sociable nature, making them popular as family pets. Tabby cats are cherished for their playful and affectionate personalities, making them wonderful companions for households of all kinds.