Meet Momo.

Amherst, MA · 7 years 4 months · Domestic Long Hair (long coat)

Listed since Aug 27, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Sep 1, 2026

In the shelter’s words

Meet Momo! A captivating seven-year-old Domestic Long Hair currently in Dallas, TX, whose big personality, expressive spirit, and luxurious tuxedo coat make this 12-pound girl impossible to overlook. Momo is a wonderfully complex cat who forms deep, meaningful connections once she feels safe. With someone she trusts, she can be incredibly cuddly, affectionate, and loving. She enjoys being near the action on her own terms, lounging comfortably, gazing out the window, and chasing spring toys when playtime calls. Her independent streak is part of her charm, and she has strong opinions about when she wants company, space, or affection. Momo needs an experienced, patient cat parent who understands feline boundaries and is comfortable allowing trust to develop gradually. She can be territorial and unpredictable with unfamiliar people and has a history of biting, scratching, and lunging, sometimes without an identifiable trigger. Because of these behaviors, Momo needs a calm, child-free home with one adult or a couple who can thoughtfully manage interactions and appreciate her exactly as she is. Introductions should be approached slowly, much like helping an undersocialized cat become comfortable in a new environment. Although Momo appreciates having space, confinement tends to increase her stress. She would do well with access to a quiet, stable home where she can explore, observe, and decide when she is ready to participate. Momo currently lives with a dog and tolerates him, but she does not seek out a close or playful relationship. A thoughtful, gradual introduction would be important if her new family includes a dog, along with space for Momo to maintain her boundaries. She has also been around cats in the past, but it has been quite some time, so her current compatibility with cats is unknown and introductions should be approached slowly and carefully. Momo previously experienced renal failure after exposure to lily pollen and recovered. She currently has no reported ongoing health conditions, is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on vaccinations. As with any cat, keeping lilies completely out of her environment is important! Momo is not a beginner cat, but for an experienced caregiver who respects her signals, gives her room to decompress, and values the affection she offers once trust is earned, she could become a fascinating and deeply cherished companion. Her new chapter needs patience, stability, realistic expectations, and plenty of good window-watching spots. Could you be the calm, cat-savvy person ready to let Momo set the pace and discover the loving connection waiting beneath that magnificent tuxedo coat? To learn more about adopting Momo, contact adopt@joyfulpets.com! Content Notice: This pet is represented by Joyful Pets. All photos, descriptions, and behavioral summaries are proprietary and may not be republished, altered, or used by third-party platforms. Any unapproved aggregation or rewriting of this listing is strictly prohibited.

RescueGroups record ID: 22739756

What this home needs

• Still to ask the shelter

  other dogs · cats · children · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.

Roster last seen: Nov 1, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 1, 2026, 6:21 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

Shelter staff and authorized volunteers: add a dated observation

This shared profile remains available for up to 90 days after it leaves the source roster, unless removal is requested sooner. Adoptions and applications are handled by the shelter.