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Mittens

Found a forever home!

3-7 years|Domestic Short Hair|Female|Medium|Trenton, NJ

🐾 Friendly🚽 House Trained😌 Calm

Mittens

Found a forever home!

3-7 years|Domestic Short Hair|Female|Medium|Trenton, NJ

🐾 Friendly🚽 House Trained😌 Calm

About Mittens

Start your journey together! Apply now. Mittens is ready to find her forever home and make a wonderful addition to your family. You are invited to meet her and see if she is the perfect fit for your household. Each of the cats in her care is spayed or neutered, current on age-appropriate vaccines, has received parasite prevention, tested for FIV and FeLV, and is microchipped before adoption. Your compassion in choosing to adopt changes lives—especially hers. Every animal deserves a happy ending. This one starts with you.

About Domestic Short Hair Cats

Domestic Short Hairs are the most common cats found in shelters and are not a specific breed but rather a wonderfully diverse mix of feline genetics. Each one is unique, with their own blend of colors, patterns, and temperaments. They're adaptable, low-maintenance, and full of character.

Adopting a Domestic Short Hair means giving a home to a cat who truly needs one. These cats are the backbone of shelter populations and make endlessly rewarding companions. Their easy-care short coats and adaptable natures make them ideal for first-time and experienced cat owners alike.

Temperament

AdaptableFriendlyIndependentVaried

Size

Medium (8-12 lbs)

Exercise

Moderate

Good With

Kids, Dogs, Cats

Lifespan

12-20 years

Health notes: Generally healthy due to genetic diversity. Regular vet visits, dental care, and maintaining a healthy weight are the main health priorities.

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Adopting in Trenton, NJ

Trenton's historic significance and revitalizing neighborhoods make it a meaningful city for pet adoption. New Jersey's capital has shelters and rescue organizations working to connect animals with loving families in this community along the Delaware River.

With the Delaware and Raritan Canal towpath, Cadwalader Park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, and riverside trails, Trenton offers adopted pets an urban lifestyle with green respite. The affordable cost of living makes quality pet care accessible.

Local Climate & Pet Care

Winter

24°F to 40°F

Dec – Feb

Cold winters with snow, ice, and occasional nor'easters. Salt on city sidewalks can irritate paws, so clean them after walks. The canal towpath may be icy, so stick to cleared routes during winter weather.

Spring

35°F to 65°F

Mar – May

Spring brings gradual warming and occasional heavy rain. The canal towpath and Cadwalader Park become pleasant walking destinations by mid-April. Watch for ticks as wooded areas warm up.

Summer

62°F to 87°F

Jun – Aug

Hot and humid summers require morning or evening exercise schedules. The tree-shaded sections of Cadwalader Park provide relief from the heat. Keep pets hydrated and avoid hot pavement during midday.