Tuber

Available

0-6 months|Domestic Medium Hair|Male|Small|Ames, IA

Tuber

Available

0-6 months|Domestic Medium Hair|Male|Small|Ames, IA

About Tuber

Give them the home they have been waiting for. Apply today. Meet tuber, an adorable baby male Domestic Medium Hair cat available for adoption at Ames Animal Shelter. Tuber is a small kitty with a soft, plush coat. He would make a charming addition to any home and is looking for a place to grow and be loved. What are you waiting for? Apply today!

About Domestic Medium Hair Cats

Domestic Medium Hairs are versatile, beautiful cats with plush coats that fall between short and long hair. Not a specific breed, they're among the most common cats in shelters, offering a wonderful balance of beauty and manageable grooming. Their mixed heritage gives each one a distinctive look and personality.

Adopting a Domestic Medium Hair means choosing a resilient, adaptable companion with the genetic advantages of mixed ancestry. These cats bond well with families, adjust easily to new environments, and require less grooming than long-haired breeds. They're proof that shelter cats make extraordinary pets.

Temperament

AdaptableSocialPlayfulVaried

Size

Medium (8-14 lbs)

Exercise

Moderate

Good With

Kids, Dogs, Cats

Lifespan

12-18 years

Health notes: Benefit from genetic diversity with generally good health. Regular vet checkups, dental care, and occasional brushing to prevent matting are recommended.

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Adopting in Ames, IA

Ames's Iowa State University campus and small-city friendliness make it a great community for pet adoption. Local shelters and the university's veterinary program create an unusually strong support network for animals and adopters alike in this central Iowa city.

With Ada Hayden Heritage Park, the Skunk River Trail, and the ISU campus trails, Ames gives adopted pets a walkable college-town lifestyle. The proximity to one of the nation's top veterinary schools means excellent care is always within reach.

Local Climate & Pet Care

Winter

8°F to 28°F

Dec – Feb

Harsh Iowa winters with heavy snow and dangerous wind chills. Limit outdoor time for all pets and use insulated coats and paw protection. Clear days offer brief windows for quick walks on plowed campus paths.

Spring

28°F to 62°F

Mar – May

Slow to warm with mud season lasting into April. Ada Hayden Heritage Park becomes beautiful as the lake thaws. Severe thunderstorms and tornado watches begin in May. Start flea and tick prevention.

Summer

60°F to 88°F

Jun – Aug

Warm and humid but manageable with morning and evening walks. The campus trails and Ada Hayden Park are popular with dog walkers. Severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding require weather awareness.

Fall

30°F to 65°F

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