Shortcake

Meet Shortcake — a 4½-month-old Turkish Van / Domestic Shorthair kitten with soft white fur and a tiny gray “kiss” on the top of his head, a classic Turkish Van trademark. His bright golden eyes are always full of curiosity… and usually looking for his next friend.<br/><br/>According to his foster family, Shortcake doesn’t just like people — he chooses them. He happily greets everyone he meets, eagerly joins playtime, and once he’s worn himself out, he transforms into a professional cuddler. Lap time? Yes please. Following you around the house to supervise? Absolutely. Shortcake wants to be part of whatever you’re doing, and he does it all with a cheerful, affectionate personality that’s impossible not to love.<br/><br/>Shortcake is an indoor-only kitten who will thrive in a safe home where he can bond closely with his people. He’s litter box trained and settling into new routines comes naturally to him. His friendly confidence suggests he’d do well with a welcoming cat companion and gentle, respectful children. He hasn’t met dogs yet, but with slow introductions he may adapt nicely to calm, cat-savvy pups.<br/><br/>Shortcake is healthy, neutered, up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, and FeLV/FIV negative — completely ready to start his next chapter.<br/><br/>His adoption fee is $185, and every dollar supports the lifesaving work of Hill County Paw Pals, a volunteer-run rescue. Adoption fees help provide medical care, food, supplies, foster support, and the socialization that helps kittens grow into loving companions. They also allow Paw Pals to continue rescuing cats & dogs from uncertain situations and placing them into carefully screened homes.<br/><br/>By adopting Shortcake, you’re not just gaining a wonderful companion — you’re helping another cat get the same second chance he did.<br/>To be considered for adoption and to schedule a meet and greet with Shortcake, please complete an adoption application at<br/>https://hcpawpals.org/cat-adoption-form/<br/><br/>** Veterinary references and, in some cases, home checks are part of our adoption process. Paw Pals maintains a firm no-declaw policy, and all cats are placed in loving, indoor-only homes where they can stay safe, healthy, and happy. Paw Pals will consider adoptions outside our immediate area, but we require in-person pick-up to ensure every match begins with a meaningful connection.

Meet Shortcake — a 4½-month-old Turkish Van / Domestic Shorthair kitten with soft white fur and a tiny gray “kiss” on the top of his head, a classic Turkish Van trademark. His bright golden eyes are always full of curiosity… and usually looking for his next friend.

According to his foster family, Shortcake doesn’t just like people — he chooses them. He happily greets everyone he meets, eagerly joins playtime, and once he’s worn himself out, he transforms into a professional cuddler. Lap time? Yes please. Following you around the house to supervise? Absolutely. Shortcake wants to be part of whatever you’re doing, and he does it all with a cheerful, affectionate personality that’s impossible not to love.

Shortcake is an indoor-only kitten who will thrive in a safe home where he can bond closely with his people. He’s litter box trained and settling into new routines comes naturally to him. His friendly confidence suggests he’d do well with a welcoming cat companion and gentle, respectful children. He hasn’t me

Meet Shortcake — a 4½-month-old Turkish Van / Domestic Shorthair kitten with soft white fur and a tiny gray “kiss” on the top of his head, a classic Turkish Van trademark. His bright golden eyes are always full of curiosity… and usually looking for his next friend.

According to his foster family, Shortcake doesn’t just like people — he chooses them. He happily greets everyone he meets, eagerly joins playtime, and once he’s worn himself out, he transforms into a professional cuddler. Lap time? Yes please. Following you around the house to supervise? Absolutely. Shortcake wants to be part of whatever you’re doing, and he does it all with a cheerful, affectionate personality that’s impossible not to love.

Shortcake is an indoor-only kitten who will thrive in a safe home where he can bond closely with his people. He’s litter box trained and settling into new routines comes naturally to him. His friendly confidence suggests he’d do well with a welcoming cat companion and gentle, respectful children. He hasn’t met dogs yet, but with slow introductions he may adapt nicely to calm, cat-savvy pups.

Shortcake is healthy, neutered, up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, and FeLV/FIV negative — completely ready to start his next chapter.

His adoption fee is $185, and every dollar supports the lifesaving work of Hill County Paw Pals, a volunteer-run rescue. Adoption fees help provide medical