{"id":332436,"date":"2026-08-29T02:50:26","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T02:50:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/332436\/"},"modified":"2026-08-29T02:50:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T02:50:26","slug":"rescues-around-new-york-have-cats-that-are-up-for-adoption-here-are-some-nbc-new-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/332436\/","title":{"rendered":"Rescues around New York have cats that are up for adoption. Here are some \u2013 NBC New York"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cats are the purr-fect companions. Here are some waiting for a forever home in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigapplecats.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Big Apple Cats<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meowsquadnyc.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Meowsquad<\/a> shelters in New York. <\/p>\n<p>\tBig Apple Cats Inc. <\/p>\n<p>CREAMSICLE (2 years old)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Creamsicle-1.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"   alt=\" \"\/><\/p>\n<p>Creamsicle was rescued from a basement colony in Washington Heights. No one knows how he got there &#8212; one day he just appeared!<\/p>\n<p>In foster care he has blossomed into an amazing cat.<\/p>\n<p>He is playful, cuddly, and loves to purr and snuggle!<\/p>\n<p>GOOSEBERRY (1 1\/2 years old)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Gooseberry-1.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"   alt=\" \"\/><\/p>\n<p>Gooseberry was surrendered to the city shelter.<\/p>\n<p>She shut down while living in a cage, and so we pulled her out and placed her in foster care. I was the right decision, because she then started to show off her personality!<\/p>\n<p>She is a hilarious cat. She loves to entertain herself and can play independently for hours.<\/p>\n<p>She has crooked teeth, a crooked tail, and her eyes are a little too small for her head&#8230;.all these add to her charm!<\/p>\n<p>She is healthy and a petite little lady with so much character and charisma. <\/p>\n<p>\tMeowsquad Inc. <\/p>\n<p>DOROTHEA (4 years old)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dorothea.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"   alt=\" \"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dorothea is a sweet, gentle girl looking for a loving forever home.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>She can be a little shy at first, but once she feels safe, she loves being petted and spending time with her people. <\/p>\n<p>She\u2019s happiest curled up in a cozy cat bed with some treats nearby! <\/p>\n<p>Dorothea will need a little patience as she settles in, but with love and understanding, she\u2019ll blossom into a wonderful companion.<\/p>\n<p>REESE (2 years old)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Reese.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"   alt=\" \"\/><\/p>\n<p>This beautiful little tabby girl has a heart of gold! Reese came into Meowsquad shelter with her brothers, Ike and Twix, and has been melting hearts ever since. <\/p>\n<p>Reese is a sweet and gentle girl who loves the company of her feline friends and enjoys cozying up with her brothers.<\/p>\n<p> Once she gets comfortable with you, her affectionate side shines through, and she\u2019ll reward your love with plenty of purrs and cuddles. <\/p>\n<p>Reese is looking for a loving home where she can continue to blossom at her own pace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Cats are the purr-fect companions. 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