Your guide to finding and caring for a Snowshoe in Sunnyvale
Adopt a Snowshoe today
While we don't have enough cats near Sunnyvale, keep in mind that many rescues may offer transport.
F, 9 mo., 309 miles
Snowshoe
F, 3 y., 338 miles
Siamese, Snowshoe
M, 6 mo.-2 y., 343 miles
Snowshoe
M, 6 mo.-2 y., 346 miles
Snowshoe
M, 6 mo.-2 y., 356 miles
Snowshoe, Siamese
M, 3-7 y., 360 miles
Applehead Siamese, Snowshoe
M, 4 y., 380 miles
Siamese, Snowshoe
M, 3-7 y., 427 miles
Snowshoe
F, 5 mo., 427 miles
Snowshoe
M, 3-7 y., 463 miles
Snowshoe, Domestic Short Hair
The Snowshoe began in 1960s Philadelphia, when three kittens in a Siamese litter were born with pure white feet. Crosses between Siamese and bicolor American Shorthairs then kept the look, producing a medium-sized, athletic cat with a short, smooth coat, Siamese-style points, bright blue eyes, crisp white mittens and often a white inverted V on the face. Because that pattern is hard to reproduce, the breed remains rare.
Many Snowshoes are affectionate, people-focused and gentle, often attaching to one favorite person. They tend to be intelligent and curious, learning tricks or how to open doors, and some enjoy playing with water. They usually talk in a soft, melodic voice rather than the loud calls of a Siamese. Most cats adopters meet are Snowshoe-patterned domestic cats, which can share the same sociable charm.
Having a Snowshoe in Sunnyvale
A Snowshoe pairs Siamese-style looks and smarts with a mellow, people-loving nature. Its need for company, playful curiosity, easy coat care and generally sturdy health are the traits that matter most when deciding whether one fits your home.
Snowshoes tend to be sweet, affectionate and companionable, often following a favorite person from room to room. Many are a little shy with strangers but devoted at home. They usually chat in a soft voice and enjoy interactive play. Personalities vary, especially among Snowshoe-pattern mixes, so a shelter's notes on an individual cat are valuable.
Most Snowshoes are moderately active and enjoy daily play with wand toys, balls and puzzle feeders. Their intelligence makes trick training, fetch and food puzzles rewarding. Cat trees and window perches give them places to climb and watch. Without enough stimulation or company, some become bored or demanding, so regular interactive sessions help.
Snowshoes are generally considered healthy and often live well into their teens. Studies suggest they may be overrepresented in urate bladder stones, and they can inherit cosmetic Siamese traits like crossed eyes or kinked tails. Dental disease and heart conditions are worth watching for, as in many cats. Regular checkups and dental care help keep them healthy.
A Snowshoe adapts well to apartments or houses, since it's an indoor cat that values company more than space. Vertical territory, like cat trees and shelves, enriches small homes. Because many dislike long periods alone, homes where someone is around often, or with another friendly pet, usually suit them best.
| Expense | Typical cost | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Food | $25 to $50 per month | $300 to $600 |
| Pet insurance | $25 to $50 per month | $300 to $600 |
| Routine vet care | $150 to $350 per year | $150 to $350 |
| Other* | $450 to $1,150 per year | $450 to $1,150 |
| Estimated yearly total (after year one) | $1,200 to $2,700 | |
Other costs are national averages for Snowshoes; we don't have costs specific to Sunnyvale yet.
* Litter, flea prevention, a dental cleaning allowance, toys, scratchers and bedding, and occasional brushing for a short coat.
Now that you know more, let’s find you a new best friend. These rescues and shelters below currently have Snowshoes available.
Here are the rescues & shelters in the Sunnyvale area where you can find Snowshoes and other cats available for adoption.
A Snowshoe cat is a rare American breed developed in the 1960s from Siamese and bicolor American Shorthair cats. It has a short coat, Siamese-style color points, blue eyes and distinctive white paws that look like snowshoes, often with a white inverted V on the face. Many are affectionate, intelligent and soft-voiced companions.
We have 1 rescue with Snowshoes available: Peninsula CatWorks. You can see every rescue with Snowshoes available in the list above these questions, or scroll to the top to see the Snowshoes near Sunnyvale.
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