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Published on January 03, 2020
These Boston-based cats are up for adoption and in need of a good homePhotos: Petfinder

Start your day off right with some pictures of charming cats! There are dozens of cats up for adoption right here in Boston.

Hoodline partnered with Petfinder, an online adoption site that lists “more than 315,000 adoptable pets from nearly 14,000 animal shelters and rescue groups" to bring you this roundup of cats near you.

(Details like pet availability, training, vaccinations and other features are based on data provided by Petfinder and may be subject to change; contact the shelter for the latest information.)


Skeletor, domestic shorthair

Skeletor is a handsome male domestic shorthair cat currently housed at Ellen M. Gifford Sheltering Home.

He's been vaccinated and neutered.

Notes from Skeletor's caretakers:

Skeletor is a sweet and mellow senior looking for a loving home where he can live out the rest of his life. He is very gentle and adaptable.

Read more about how to adopt Skeletor on Petfinder.

Olaf, domestic shorthair

Olaf is a handsome male domestic shorthair cat currently residing at Ellen M. Gifford Sheltering Home.

He has had all of his shots, and he's neutered.

Notes from Olaf's caretakers:

Olaf is a timid but gentle boy looking for a calm and quiet home where he can settle in at his own pace.

Apply to adopt Olaf today at Petfinder.

Sugar Plum, domestic shorthair

Sugar Plum is a female domestic shorthair cat in the care of Ellen M. Gifford Sheltering Home.

Sugar Plum has been vaccinated.

Sugar Plum's current caretakers say:

Sugar Plum is a timid but gentle girl who loves other cats. In fact, she fell in love at the shelter and will need to be adopted with her boyfriend Jean-Luc.

Read more about how to adopt Sugar Plum on Petfinder.

Lu, domestic shorthair

Lu is a female domestic shorthair cat currently housed at Ellen M. Gifford Sheltering Home.

Her vaccinations are already up to date, and she is spayed.

Lu's current caretakers say:

Lu is a timid kitten who must be adopted with her sister Marina.

Read more about Lu on Petfinder.

Wifi, domestic shorthair

Wifi is a winsome female domestic shorthair cat currently residing at Ellen M. Gifford Sheltering Home.

She's vaccinated and spayed.

From Wifi's current caretaker:

Wifi is a sassy girl with a big personality. She needs to go home with an experienced cat owner who is prepared to help her learn to trust humans.

Apply to adopt Wifi today at Petfinder.

Yayoi, domestic shorthair

Yayoi is a charming female domestic shorthair cat currently residing at Ellen M. Gifford Sheltering Home.

Yayoi is already spayed and vaccinated.

Notes from Yayoi's caretakers:

Yayoi can be a little timid at first because she came from a tough situation, but she is sweet once she gets to know you. She has always lived with other cats and would do best with a feline friend.

Apply to adopt Yayoi today at Petfinder.


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