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Big Ben -- Bonded Buddy With Little Buddy

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Medium
  • Domestic Short Hair

About Big Ben -- Bonded Buddy With Little Buddy

Des Moines, IA

Breed

Domestic Short HairMix

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Male
Medium
(7-11 lbs)

Behavior

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Big Ben -- Bonded Buddy With Little Buddy’s Compatibility

    This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Big Ben -- Bonded Buddy With Little Buddy's Story

HOW TO ADOPT: This cat is participating in our Shelter Cat Getaway foster program, which gives cats a vacation from the shelter and lets them enjoy home life while they wait to be adopted. To schedule a time to meet this cat, please contact Mary at mmccarroll@arl-iowa.org or Carol at cgriglione@arl-iowa.org.<br/><br/>---<br/><br/>Big Ben and Little Buddy are Bonded Buddies. They'll be adopted as a pair. <br/><br/>- A large, mellow cat that is not really a lap cat but loves hanging around his buddy and his humans to see everything that is going on around him<br/><br/>- He will stretch out, ready for pets, but you still need to ask him by letting him sniff your hand. If he nudges your hand, he's ready for cheek scratches - otherwise, he is good about telling you when he has had enough<br/><br/>- LOVES to "hunt" his cat toys, especially his feather wands and pipe cleaners; he also enjoys his treat maze boxes<br/><br/>- Young, busy children are likely not a good fit for him, so he will do best in a home with older children who have been around cats before, or just adults<br/><br/>All adoptable cats and kittens are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations (rabies and FVRCP as appropriate for their age) Primary Color: Orange Weight: 15lbs Age: 7yrs 4mths 1wks Animal has been Neutered

HOW TO ADOPT: This cat is participating in our Shelter Cat Getaway foster program, which gives cats a vacation from the shelter and lets them enjoy home life while they wait to be adopted. To schedule a time to meet this cat, please contact Mary at mmccarroll@arl-iowa.org or Carol at cgriglione@arl-iowa.org.

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Big Ben and Little Buddy are Bonded Buddies. They'll be adopted as a pair.

- A large, mellow cat that is not really a lap cat but loves hanging around his buddy and his humans to see everything that is going on around him

- He will stretch out, ready for pets, but you still need to ask him by letting him sniff your hand. If he nudges your hand, he's ready for cheek scratches - otherwise, he is good about telling you when he has had enough

- LOVES to "hunt" his cat toys, especially his feather wands and pipe cleaners; he also enjoys his treat maze boxes

- Young, busy children are likely not a good fit for him, so he will do best in a home with older children who h

HOW TO ADOPT: This cat is participating in our Shelter Cat Getaway foster program, which gives cats a vacation from the shelter and lets them enjoy home life while they wait to be adopted. To schedule a time to meet this cat, please contact Mary at mmccarroll@arl-iowa.org or Carol at cgriglione@arl-iowa.org.

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Big Ben and Little Buddy are Bonded Buddies. They'll be adopted as a pair.

- A large, mellow cat that is not really a lap cat but loves hanging around his buddy and his humans to see everything that is going on around him

- He will stretch out, ready for pets, but you still need to ask him by letting him sniff your hand. If he nudges your hand, he's ready for cheek scratches - otherwise, he is good about telling you when he has had enough

- LOVES to "hunt" his cat toys, especially his feather wands and pipe cleaners; he also enjoys his treat maze boxes

- Young, busy children are likely not a good fit for him, so he will do best in a home with older children who have been around cats before, or just adults

All adoptable cats and kittens are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations (rabies and FVRCP as appropriate for their age) Primary Color: Orange Weight: 15lbs Age: 7yrs 4mths 1wks Animal has been Neutered

How To Adopt

Big Ben -- B... was listed as Adoptable by Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc.
How can I adopt Big Ben -- B...?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc.. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Big Ben -- B... is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc. for details on the pet.
When can I meet Big Ben -- B...?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc. will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Big Ben -- B..., they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc., and they'll be happy to help!
Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc.'s Adoption Policy
The Animal Rescue League of Iowa is located in Des Moines. If you are interested in adopting a pet from the ARL that you see on Petfinder, please go to our official website (https://www.ARL-Iowa.org) to check if the pet is listed there. If the pet is on our official site it means the pet is still available. For the best chance of adopting, visit the location the pet is at as soon as you can. If you do not see the pet listed on our official site, it means the pet has been adopted. Locations/Hours: https://www.ARL-Iowa.org/Locations Adoption process: https://www.ARL-Iowa.org/AdoptionProcess

Big Ben -- Bonded Buddy With Little Buddy is from Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc.

[Des Moines, IA]

Our Mission
The Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc. is Iowa's largest nonprofit animal shelter, caring for many thousands of pets each year. The ARL serves people and pets from across the state of Iowa through its programs, which include pet adoption, humane education, pet behavior training, spay/neuter, animal cruelty intervention and m...
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Location
5452 N.E. 22nd St. Des Moines, IA, 50313

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