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Gaia

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Small
  • Domestic Short Hair

About Gaia

Des Moines, IA

Breed

Domestic Short HairMix

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Female
Small
(0-6 lbs)

Behavior

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Adoption Fee

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Gaia'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 <br/><br/>---<br/><br/>- Has lived with other cats, and is also doing okay with a dog in her foster home<br/><br/>- Likes to occasionally share the couch with her humans, and ask for pets and snuggles <br/><br/>- A petite, quiet cat who will take time to settle into her new home <br/><br/>- Looking for a home with patient family members who will give her time to open up and let her take things at her own pace. She does best when she starts out in her own room and is slowly introduced to the rest of the house after a few days<br/><br/>- Has a lot of love to give and will be a terrific companion for a quiet person or two who will allow her to settle in at her own slow pace<br/><br/>- Will be a wonderful friend for a calm, patient person who loves the quiet life just like she does<br/><br/>- Young, busy children are just too much for her; she is looking for a home with adults only that is calm and peaceful<br/><br/>This cat came from a hoarding situation where they did not get the socialization that house cats typically get from a young age. Find more info here about cats from hoarding situations and how to work with them to set them up for success. Primary Color: Black Weight: 6.2lbs Age: 3yrs 3mths 2wks Animal has been Spayed

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

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- Has lived with other cats, and is also doing okay with a dog in her foster home

- Likes to occasionally share the couch with her humans, and ask for pets and snuggles

- A petite, quiet cat who will take time to settle into her new home

- Looking for a home with patient family members who will give her time to open up and let her take things at her own pace. She does best when she starts out in her own room and is slowly introduced to the rest of the house after a few days

- Has a lot of love to give and will be a terrific companion for a quiet person or two who will allow her to settle in at her own slow pace

- Will be a wonderful friend for a calm, patient person who loves the quiet li

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

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- Has lived with other cats, and is also doing okay with a dog in her foster home

- Likes to occasionally share the couch with her humans, and ask for pets and snuggles

- A petite, quiet cat who will take time to settle into her new home

- Looking for a home with patient family members who will give her time to open up and let her take things at her own pace. She does best when she starts out in her own room and is slowly introduced to the rest of the house after a few days

- Has a lot of love to give and will be a terrific companion for a quiet person or two who will allow her to settle in at her own slow pace

- Will be a wonderful friend for a calm, patient person who loves the quiet life just like she does

- Young, busy children are just too much for her; she is looking for a home with adults only that is calm and peaceful

This cat came from a hoarding situation where they did not get the socialization that house cats typically get from a young age. Find more info here about cats from hoarding situations and how to work with them to set them up for success. Pr

Consider Gaia for adoption?

How To Adopt

Gaia was listed as Adoptable by Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc.
How can I adopt Gaia?
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 Gaia 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 Gaia?
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 Gaia, 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

Gaia 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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