Lucy

Adult
Female
Medium

Domestic Short Hair

About Lucy

Des Moines, IA

Breed

Domestic Short HairMix

Physical Traits

Adult

(3-8 years)

Female

Medium

(7-11 lbs)

Behavior

Health

Spayed/Neutered:

Yes

Vaccinated:

Yes

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Lucy'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 --- - Very sweet, laid back and quiet kitty who enjoys being in the same room with you - Likes being petted on her head and back - Loves to talk and tell you all about her day! - When feeling playful likes laser pointers and wand toys - Loves looking out the window - Will gladly jump on your laps for attention and love, but is happy as an independent girl too - Takes time to warm up to you, so let her go at the pace she feels comfortable with - May be shy at first and take a while to trust, but a very sweet girl once she feels comfortable - Will be happiest as the only pet in her new home - Seems to be fearful of men, so a female adopter will be best suited for her - Young, busy children are not a good fit for her (fast, unexpected movements make her nervous), so she is looking for a more mature home or older children who are gentle and calm with her 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 Secondary Color: White Weight: 7.8lbs Age: 6yrs 9mths 3wks 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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- Very sweet, laid back and quiet kitty who enjoys being in the same room with you

- Likes being petted on her head and back

- Loves to talk and tell you all about her day!

- When feeling playful likes laser pointers and wand toys

- Loves looking out the window

- Will gladly jump on your laps for attention and love, but is happy as an independent girl too

- Takes time to warm up to you, so let her go at the pace she feels comfortable with

- May be shy at first and take a while to trust, but a very sweet girl once she feels comfortable

- Will be happiest as the only pet in her new home

- Seems to be fearful of men, so a female adopter will be best suited for her

- Young, busy children are not a good fit for her (fast, unexpected movements make her nervous), so she is looking for a more mature home or older children who are gentle and calm with her

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 Secondary C

How To Adopt

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

How can I adopt Lucy?

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 Lucy 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 Lucy?

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 Lucy, 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...