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Irina

  • Kitten
  • Female
  • Medium

About Irina

Pikesville, MD

Physical Traits

Kitten
(less than 1 year)
Female
Medium
(7-11 lbs)

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Irina’s Compatibility

    This pet has bad compatibility with kids.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has good compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Irina's Story

Our rescue is based out of Pikesville, Maryland!<br/><br/>We typically do not adopt more than 45 minutes away from Pikesville, so please bear that in mind! Also, if you are viewing this cat on Petfinder, note that ALL of our animals are spayed/neutered despite what it says.<br/><br/>Irina and her siblings, Iona and Ivan (adopted), were rescued from a feral colony when they were about 7 or 8 weeks old. They were all very sick with bad eye infections, and with lots of care, they have improved by leaps and bounds!<br/><br/>Irina is a ticked tan tabby with white and she has some orange in her, making her borderline calico. She has a very interesting coat!<br/><br/>Irina was the worst of the group eye-wise, and seeing her beautiful little eyes is such a miracle! While Irina has become more accustomed to being pet and picked up by her foster, and can still be somewhat apprehensive about being handled by humans, especially strangers, and requires a patient adopter and a quiet home without small children. Once she gets used to you, Irina is a little sweetie and is a lot more human-oriented than her sister.<br/><br/>Please consider adopting Irina with her sister, Iona, or her friend, Freddy Friend. Single-kitten adoptions are possible when there are other playful and cat-friendly cats in the home. Learn more about the reason why we don't adopt kittens out alone.<br/><br/>Foster-to-adopt one or more kittens while they await their spay/neuter surgeries and an official adoption can be executed. We recommend they be kept in a bathroom or spare room away from other cats for the time being.<br/><br/>This litter has an estimated date of birth of October 14th, 2025.<br/><br/>Needs Must Cats will have received full vetting including spay or neuter, FIV/FLV testing, microchip, and treatment for parasites by time of adoption. The adoption fee in the amount below helps us assist more cats and kittens in urgent need. These fees do not even begin to cover our expenses so please consider making an additional donate to support our life-saving efforts!<br/><br/>Special Needs or Barn Cat - Donation<br/><br/>Adult Cat / Kitten over 6 months - $90<br/><br/>Kitten under 6 months - $150<br/><br/>Pair of Kittens - $275<br/><br/>Please feel free to contact us by email with any questions, or submit your application here: http://www.needsmust.org/adopt

Our rescue is based out of Pikesville, Maryland!

We typically do not adopt more than 45 minutes away from Pikesville, so please bear that in mind! Also, if you are viewing this cat on Petfinder, note that ALL of our animals are spayed/neutered despite what it says.

Irina and her siblings, Iona and Ivan (adopted), were rescued from a feral colony when they were about 7 or 8 weeks old. They were all very sick with bad eye infections, and with lots of care, they have improved by leaps and bounds!

Irina is a ticked tan tabby with white and she has some orange in her, making her borderline calico. She has a very interesting coat!

Irina was the worst of the group eye-wise, and seeing her beautiful little eyes is such a miracle! While Irina has become more accustomed to being pet and picked up by her foster, and can still be somewhat apprehensive about being handled by humans, especially strangers, and requires a patient adopter and a quiet home without small children. Once she gets used to you,

Our rescue is based out of Pikesville, Maryland!

We typically do not adopt more than 45 minutes away from Pikesville, so please bear that in mind! Also, if you are viewing this cat on Petfinder, note that ALL of our animals are spayed/neutered despite what it says.

Irina and her siblings, Iona and Ivan (adopted), were rescued from a feral colony when they were about 7 or 8 weeks old. They were all very sick with bad eye infections, and with lots of care, they have improved by leaps and bounds!

Irina is a ticked tan tabby with white and she has some orange in her, making her borderline calico. She has a very interesting coat!

Irina was the worst of the group eye-wise, and seeing her beautiful little eyes is such a miracle! While Irina has become more accustomed to being pet and picked up by her foster, and can still be somewhat apprehensive about being handled by humans, especially strangers, and requires a patient adopter and a quiet home without small children. Once she gets used to you, Irina is a little sweetie and is a lot more human-oriented than her sister.

Please consider adopting Irina with her sister, Iona, or her friend, Freddy Friend. Single-kitten adoptions are possible when there are other playful and cat-friendly cats in the home. Learn more about the reason why we don't adopt kittens out alone.

Foster-to-adopt one or more kittens while they await th

How To Adopt

Irina was listed as Adoptable by Needs Must Cats
How can I adopt Irina?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Needs Must Cats. 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 Irina 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 Needs Must Cats for details on the pet.
When can I meet Irina?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Needs Must Cats will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Irina, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Needs Must Cats, and they'll be happy to help!
Needs Must Cats's Adoption Policy
- Application (including vet references and criminal background check) - Interview - Meet & greet - Contract - Fee if applicable Please note: For adoption support reasons, Needs Must Cats does not adopt outside of a 45 minute radius from 21208. This does not include barn cats who can be placed within a one hour+ drive. Needs Must Cats will have received full vetting including spay or neuter, FIV/FLV testing, microchip, and treatment for parasites by time of adoption. The adoption fee in the amount below helps us assist more cats and kittens in urgent need. These fees do not even begin to cover our expenses so please consider making an additional donate to support our life-saving efforts! - Special Needs or Barn Cat - Donation - Adult Cat - $90 - Kitten under 6 months - $150 - Pair of Kittens - $275 Please feel free to contact us by email with any questions, or submit your application here: http://www.needsmust.org/adopt

Irina is from Needs Must Cats

[Pikesville, MD]

Our Mission
Needs Must Cats is a (very) small animal welfare organization established to support the private efforts of a veteran cat rescuer come out of retirement.
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