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Michael

  • Kitten
  • Male
  • Medium
  • Domestic Short Hair

About Michael

West Des Moines, IA

Breed

Domestic Short Hair

Physical Traits

Kitten
(less than 1 year)
Male
Medium
(7-11 lbs)
Gray / Blue / Silver

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Michael’s Compatibility

    This pet has good 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.

Adoption Fee

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Michael's Story

Momma Madonna was a stray who showed up at the right persons house crying to be let in, the next day she gave birth to 6 kittens 02/24/2026. They would do well adopted in pairs or with another playful cat/kitten in the home.<br/><br/>Kittens: Males are Michael, Elton, Freddie; Females are Whitney, Cyndi, and Stevie<br/><br/>Adoption fee is $125.00 kitten or 2 for $200.00 which includes spay/neuter, age-appropriate vaccines/cares, and microchip.<br/><br/>If you would like to meet, please complete an online application that can be found at: https://hopeanimalrescueofiowa.duplie.com/forms/198/hope-cat--application

Momma Madonna was a stray who showed up at the right persons house crying to be let in, the next day she gave birth to 6 kittens 02/24/2026. They would do well adopted in pairs or with another playful cat/kitten in the home.

Kittens: Males are Michael, Elton, Freddie; Females are Whitney, Cyndi, and Stevie

Adoption fee is $125.00 kitten or 2 for $200.00 which includes spay/neuter, age-appropriate vaccines/cares, and microchip.

If you would like to meet, please complete an online application that can be found at: https://hopeanimalrescueofiowa.duplie.com/forms/198/hope-cat--application

Momma Madonna was a stray who showed up at the right persons house crying to be let in, the next day she gave birth to 6 kittens 02/24/2026. They would do well adopted in pairs or with another playful cat/kitten in the home.

Kittens: Males are Michael, Elton, Freddie; Females are Whitney, Cyndi, and Stevie

Adoption fee is $125.00 kitten or 2 for $200.00 which includes spay/neuter, age-appropriate vaccines/cares, and microchip.

If you would like to meet, please complete an online application that can be found at: https://hopeanimalrescueofiowa.duplie.com/forms/198/hope-cat--application

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How To Adopt

Michael was listed as Adoptable by Hope Animal Rescue
How can I adopt Michael?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Hope Animal 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 Michael 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 Hope Animal Rescue for details on the pet.
When can I meet Michael?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Hope Animal Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Michael, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Hope Animal Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!
Hope Animal Rescue's Adoption Policy
Requirements for potential adopters: *Veterinary reference check will be done for all potential adopters for their current animals (dog & cats) which must be up-to-date on all required (rabies) vaccinations. *All current animals in potential adopters home must be spayed/neutered. *Community restrictions on limit of animals will be followed. *Home Visit is also required for dogs. *Applicants must have never been convicted of any felonies or animal abuse laws. Dog Adoption Fees: $250 Adults (age 1-8); $300 Puppy (under age 1); & $150 Seniors (age 9+) Cat Adoption Fees: $60 Adults (age 1-8); $125 or 2 for $200 Kitten (under age 1); & $30 Seniors (age 9+) Adoption fees include: spay/neuter, age appropriate vaccinations; microchip, & any other medical necessity as deemed by our veterinarian. Heartworm, flea/tick, and fecal (for worms) are standard testing/treatments/preventatives for all animals brought into our rescue.

Michael is from Hope Animal Rescue

[West Des Moines, IA]

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