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Onyx

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Medium
  • Domestic Short Hair

About Onyx

Philadelphia, PA

Breed

Domestic Short Hair

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Female
Medium
(7-11 lbs)

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Special Needs:
Yes

Onyx’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has good compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

$150

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Onyx's Story

This stunning girl has one of the biggest hearts around. Onyx was rescued from the streets of Philadelphia in the summer of 2025, where she was found caring for five tiny kittens. She poured everything she had into raising them, nurturing each one until they were ready to find loving homes of their own. Now, with her mama duties complete, Onyx is finally ready to find the loving home she has always deserved!<br/>Onyx is the kind of cat who wants to be your shadow — in the best possible way. She is endlessly affectionate, deeply devoted, and never happier than when she is curled up with her favorite person. Whether you are binge-watching your favorite show, working from home, or just lounging on a lazy Sunday, Onyx will be right there, purring away and soaking up every moment with you.<br/>She has shared her space graciously with dogs and would likely flourish alongside another laid-back feline friend. That said, Onyx would absolutely thrive as an only cat — imagine having all that love and devotion directed entirely at you!<br/>Sweet, resilient, and full of affection, Onyx has spent enough time giving. Now it is her turn to be spoiled. Could you be the special person she has been waiting for?<br/><br/>To start the process of bringing Onyx home, visit us at: https://www.familiarhearts.org/adoptable-pets

This stunning girl has one of the biggest hearts around. Onyx was rescued from the streets of Philadelphia in the summer of 2025, where she was found caring for five tiny kittens. She poured everything she had into raising them, nurturing each one until they were ready to find loving homes of their own. Now, with her mama duties complete, Onyx is finally ready to find the loving home she has always deserved!
Onyx is the kind of cat who wants to be your shadow — in the best possible way. She is endlessly affectionate, deeply devoted, and never happier than when she is curled up with her favorite person. Whether you are binge-watching your favorite show, working from home, or just lounging on a lazy Sunday, Onyx will be right there, purring away and soaking up every moment with you.
She has shared her space graciously with dogs and would likely flourish alongside another laid-back feline friend. That said, Onyx would absolutely thrive as an only cat — imagine having all that love and devotion directed entirely at you!<

This stunning girl has one of the biggest hearts around. Onyx was rescued from the streets of Philadelphia in the summer of 2025, where she was found caring for five tiny kittens. She poured everything she had into raising them, nurturing each one until they were ready to find loving homes of their own. Now, with her mama duties complete, Onyx is finally ready to find the loving home she has always deserved!
Onyx is the kind of cat who wants to be your shadow — in the best possible way. She is endlessly affectionate, deeply devoted, and never happier than when she is curled up with her favorite person. Whether you are binge-watching your favorite show, working from home, or just lounging on a lazy Sunday, Onyx will be right there, purring away and soaking up every moment with you.
She has shared her space graciously with dogs and would likely flourish alongside another laid-back feline friend. That said, Onyx would absolutely thrive as an only cat — imagine having all that love and devotion directed entirely at you!
Sweet, resilient, and full of affection, Onyx has spent enough time giving. Now it is her turn to be spoiled. Could you be the special person she has been waiting for?

To start the process of bringing Onyx home, visit us at: https://www.familiarhearts.org/adoptable-pets

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How To Adopt

Onyx was listed as Adoptable by Familiar Hearts Animal Society
How can I adopt Onyx?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Familiar Hearts Animal Society. 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 Onyx 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 Familiar Hearts Animal Society for details on the pet.
When can I meet Onyx?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Familiar Hearts Animal Society will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Onyx, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Familiar Hearts Animal Society, and they'll be happy to help!
Familiar Hearts Animal Society's Adoption Policy
We always have potential adopters fill out our adoption application first so we can first vet them and make sure we approve of them as adopters before then inviting them to meet the animal(s) they are interested in. We feel this not only saves time for our fosters, it helps us get to know the applicant better and better be able to match them with the potential pet that is best for them. We always make sure everyone has a lot of time to deeply consider the adoption before finalizing it. The adoption is considered finalized after the adoption contract is reviewed and signed and the fee is paid. We then tranfer all the vet records and microchip information to the new family. We also offer behavioral support before and after adoption and one free training session with our dog trainer for dog adopters.

Onyx is from Familiar Hearts Animal Society

[Philadelphia, PA]

Our Mission
To end the unnecessary suffering of homeless companion animals by serving as a refuge and enabling humans to provide them quality and compassionate homes.

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