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Tippy

  • Senior
  • Female
  • Medium
  • Domestic Short Hair

About Tippy

Des Moines, IA

Breed

Domestic Short HairMix

Physical Traits

Senior
(8+ years)
Female
Medium
(7-11 lbs)

Behavior

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Tippy’s Compatibility

    This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Tippy'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 or Carol at cgriglione@arl-iowa.org.<br/> <br/>---<br/><br/>- Friendly, affectionate girl who loves being petted and will give you head bumps and purrs to show you how much she loves you <br/><br/>- Mostly a lounger and a napper in her foster home but also likes to explore and gets the zoomies sometimes <br/><br/>- Likes being wherever her people are and will occasionally curl up in her foster family's lap; also likes sleeping in bed with them at night, occasionally snuggling up next to their faces <br/><br/>- Enjoys sitting in a cat tree by a window, especially when it is sunny <br/><br/>- Mostly calm and quiet, but she has an expressive voice when she has something to say <br/><br/>- Loves treats and has a strong preference for wet food but will nibble on dry food if it's left out between meals; has been using a pet water fountain well in her foster home but will also use a bowl <br/><br/>- Transitions can be hard for her, so she's looking for a calm, quiet home with someone who will give her extra time and space to settle in if she needs that <br/><br/>- Was stressed around other cats while in the shelter environment and may be happiest as the only pet in her new home <br/><br/>- Mostly black with an adorable white tip on her tail <br/><br/>- May have feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC); also, is doing well on prescription medication to manage anxiety (more info at ARL) <br/><br/>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 Weight: 7.72lbs Age: 8yrs 7mths 0wks 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 or Carol at cgriglione@arl-iowa.org.

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- Friendly, affectionate girl who loves being petted and will give you head bumps and purrs to show you how much she loves you

- Mostly a lounger and a napper in her foster home but also likes to explore and gets the zoomies sometimes

- Likes being wherever her people are and will occasionally curl up in her foster family's lap; also likes sleeping in bed with them at night, occasionally snuggling up next to their faces

- Enjoys sitting in a cat tree by a window, especially when it is sunny

- Mostly calm and quiet, but she has an expressive voice when she has something to say

- Loves treats and has a strong preference for wet food but will nibble o

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 or Carol at cgriglione@arl-iowa.org.

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- Friendly, affectionate girl who loves being petted and will give you head bumps and purrs to show you how much she loves you

- Mostly a lounger and a napper in her foster home but also likes to explore and gets the zoomies sometimes

- Likes being wherever her people are and will occasionally curl up in her foster family's lap; also likes sleeping in bed with them at night, occasionally snuggling up next to their faces

- Enjoys sitting in a cat tree by a window, especially when it is sunny

- Mostly calm and quiet, but she has an expressive voice when she has something to say

- Loves treats and has a strong preference for wet food but will nibble on dry food if it's left out between meals; has been using a pet water fountain well in her foster home but will also use a bowl

- Transitions can be hard for her, so she's looking for a calm, quiet home with someone who will give her extra time and space to settle in if she needs that

- Was stressed around other cats while in the shelter environment and may be happiest as the o

How To Adopt

Tippy was listed as Adoptable by Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc.
How can I adopt Tippy?
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 Tippy 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 Tippy?
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 Tippy, 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

Tippy is from Animal Rescue League of Iowa Inc.

[Des Moines, IA]

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...
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Please contact organization for hours
Location
5452 N.E. 22nd St. Des Moines, IA, 50313

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