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Charlie

Adult
Male
Medium

Domestic Short Hair

About Charlie

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

Charlie’s Compatibility

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Charlie'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. --- - An absolute sweetheart! - Has done okay with other cat-friendly cats after a slow introduction - Looking for a cat that likes dogs? Charlie is your guy! He is doing very well with the cat-friendly dogs in his foster home and will even play with them - Will thrive in a home with someone who has the time to play with him - May have feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC), but has been doing great in a foster home and has shown no signs of the condition and is currently eating a prescription diet of Hills Science Diet C/D (more info at ARL) 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: Black Weight: 14lbs Age: 4yrs 1mths 2wks 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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- An absolute sweetheart!

- Has done okay with other cat-friendly cats after a slow introduction

- Looking for a cat that likes dogs? Charlie is your guy! He is doing very well with the cat-friendly dogs in his foster home and will even play with them

- Will thrive in a home with someone who has the time to play with him

- May have feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC), but has been doing great in a foster home and has shown no signs of the condition and is currently eating a prescription diet of Hills Science Diet C/D (more info at ARL)

All adoptable cats and kittens are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations (rabies and FVRCP as approp

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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- An absolute sweetheart!

- Has done okay with other cat-friendly cats after a slow introduction

- Looking for a cat that likes dogs? Charlie is your guy! He is doing very well with the cat-friendly dogs in his foster home and will even play with them

- Will thrive in a home with someone who has the time to play with him

- May have feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC), but has been doing great in a foster home and has shown no signs of the condition and is currently eating a prescription diet of Hills Science Diet C/D (more info at ARL)

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: Black Weight: 14lbs Age: 4yrs 1mths 2wks Animal has been Neutered

How To Adopt

Charlie was listed as Adoptable by Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc.

How can I adopt Charlie?

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 Charlie 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 Charlie?

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 Charlie, 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

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...