Meet Shayle.
Oxford, MS · 1 year 4 months · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat)
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Listed since . Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.
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In the shelter’s words
Shayle's story began with bravery and motherhood. On the night Winter Storm Fern swept through the area, this petite stray cat appeared at the home of a compassionate animal lover, seeking shelter from the freezing weather. That very night, Shayle gave birth safely indoors, protecting her kittens from the dangerous storm outside. Thanks to her instincts and resilience, her babies survived and thrived. Now that her kittens are growing up, Shayle is finally getting the chance to focus on herself—and she’s discovering how wonderful love and safety can be. She is very affectionate with people and enjoys attention, pets, and companionship. Shayle would likely do best as the only cat in the home, where she can fully relax and not feel the need to compete for space or affection. Her experience with dogs is unknown. Shayle is looking for a calm, loving home where she can leave survival behind and simply enjoy being cherished. After all she’s been through, this sweet little mama deserves a lifetime of comfort, warmth, and love.
Outside the kennel
No dated field notes yet. Nothing about their life outside the kennel has been invented.
RescueGroups record ID: 22407103
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Cats are advertised on FB, shown at Petsmart 2148 in Oxford MS. Applicant fills out two pages adoption application. Call landlord for approval, check vet references, interview applicant. Applicant pays adoption fee ($25-100), picks up animal (carrier required). Animals can be returned at any time to us, no time limit (even after years). Follow up phone cal, txt message or email. 24hrs waiting time for approval to ensure it is not an impulse buy.
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What this home needs
- Cats
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“Shayle would likely do best as the only cat in the home, where she can fully relax and not feel the need to compete for space or affection.”
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Shelter statement ↗ - Children
Mentioned by the shelter
“Feed checkbox: Yes”
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Shelter statement ↗ - Still to ask the shelter
other dogs · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.
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Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed
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Shayle
Currently listed by the shelter
Cat · 1 year 4 months · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · Female
9 Lives Cat Rescue of Oxford MS via RescueGroups.org
Oxford, MS
Listed since — listing date, not shelter intake.
RescueGroups record ID: 22407103
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Confirm availability, fees and the meeting address before traveling.
Adoption information:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/9livescatrescue/
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goodmorph.com/pets/76e639c7-d324-4db7-89da-e3f54c8909a9
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