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Celeste

  • Young
  • Female
  • Medium
  • Domestic Short Hair

About Celeste

Pompton Lakes, NJ

Breed

Domestic Short Hair

Physical Traits

Young
(1-3 years)
Female
Medium
(7-11 lbs)
White, Black

Behavior

Personality
Affectionate, Brave, Friendly, Loves Kisses, Smart
House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes
Special Needs:
No
Declawed:
No

Celeste’s Compatibility

    This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has good compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

$150

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Celeste's Story

Meet Celeste 💛<br/><br/>Celeste’s story began in a place no mother should have to raise her babies—a small bodega, where she and her four beautiful kittens struggled to survive. Hungry and overlooked, she did what she had to do, scavenging for scraps just to keep herself going while she cared for her little ones.<br/><br/>While our Staten Island volunteers were in the area doing TNR, they happened to find her. The store owners were giving the kittens away for free, and we knew how easily that could end in heartbreak. We couldn’t leave them behind.<br/><br/>Now, Celeste and her babies are safe in a loving foster home. The kittens are already getting lots of attention, with applications pouring in—but Celeste is still waiting for her turn.<br/><br/>She is the definition of a devoted mother—gentle, loving, and resilient. Despite everything she’s been through, she trusted humans enough to let us help her, and she gave her babies the best start she could under impossible circumstances.<br/><br/>Celeste is about 1–2 years old and will be fully vetted soon. What she needs now is something she’s never truly had: a home where she is cherished, safe, and finally able to rest.<br/><br/>Her babies are finding their happy endings. Let’s make sure Celeste gets hers too. 💕

Meet Celeste 💛

Celeste’s story began in a place no mother should have to raise her babies—a small bodega, where she and her four beautiful kittens struggled to survive. Hungry and overlooked, she did what she had to do, scavenging for scraps just to keep herself going while she cared for her little ones.

While our Staten Island volunteers were in the area doing TNR, they happened to find her. The store owners were giving the kittens away for free, and we knew how easily that could end in heartbreak. We couldn’t leave them behind.

Now, Celeste and her babies are safe in a loving foster home. The kittens are already getting lots of attention, with applications pouring in—but Celeste is still waiting for her turn.

She is the definition of a devoted mother—gentle, loving, and resilient. Despite everything she’s been through, she trusted humans enough to let us help her, and she gave her babies the best start she could under impossible circumstances.

Celeste is about 1–2 years old and

Meet Celeste 💛

Celeste’s story began in a place no mother should have to raise her babies—a small bodega, where she and her four beautiful kittens struggled to survive. Hungry and overlooked, she did what she had to do, scavenging for scraps just to keep herself going while she cared for her little ones.

While our Staten Island volunteers were in the area doing TNR, they happened to find her. The store owners were giving the kittens away for free, and we knew how easily that could end in heartbreak. We couldn’t leave them behind.

Now, Celeste and her babies are safe in a loving foster home. The kittens are already getting lots of attention, with applications pouring in—but Celeste is still waiting for her turn.

She is the definition of a devoted mother—gentle, loving, and resilient. Despite everything she’s been through, she trusted humans enough to let us help her, and she gave her babies the best start she could under impossible circumstances.

Celeste is about 1–2 years old and will be fully vetted soon. What she needs now is something she’s never truly had: a home where she is cherished, safe, and finally able to rest.

Her babies are finding their happy endings. Let’s make sure Celeste gets hers too. 💕

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How To Adopt

Celeste was listed as ADOPTABLE by Journey Home Rescue
How can I adopt Celeste?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Journey Home Rescue. 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 Celeste 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 Journey Home Rescue for details on the pet.
When can I meet Celeste?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Journey Home Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Celeste, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Journey Home Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!
Journey Home Rescue's Adoption Policy
Application, screening, reference check, vet check. Last step in the adoption process is in their home for home check.

Celeste is from Journey Home Rescue

[Pompton Lakes, NJ]

Our Mission
Building a respectful, dignified community that understands the value of animals. Through education, spay/neuter, and TNR we strive to rescue neglected and abused animals and help them find their forever homes. We are their voices.

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