Meet Lira.

Portland, IN · Young · Domestic Short Hair / Mixed

Listed since May 16, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Jun 21, 2026

In the shelter’s words

Meet Lira — the fierce little mama with a tender heartLira arrived the day after tax season wrapped up, earning her place among our beloved “money babies.” She came in with her three tiny 4‑week‑old kittens, and despite everything she’d been through, she protected them with every ounce of strength she had.Now that her kittens are safe and growing, Lira is ready for a home of her own — one that understands her past and celebrates her progress.Lira is a soft, talkative girl who adores attention once she feels secure. When she trusts you, she leans in for head scratches, chats with you about her day, and soaks up every bit of affection like she’s been waiting her whole life for it.But she also carries some trauma. Dogs absolutely terrify her — the sound alone can send her into panic mode, and in those moments she may redirect that fear toward the nearest person. It’s not her fault; it’s her history talking. Because of this, Lira needs a calm, dog‑free home with someone patient, steady, and willing to give her the time she needs to feel safe.Once she knows she’s protected, her true personality shines: affectionate, expressive, and full of love to give.Lira is looking for someone who sees her not as a project, but as a partner — someone who understands that trust is a gift, and once she offers it, it’s forever.Just a quick note—she's currently in foster care, not at the shelter, so she won't be available for walk-in visits. If you'd like to meet her, we'll need to schedule a meet and greet in advance. Let us know what days work best for you, and we’ll be happy to coordinate!If you are interested in adopting this pet, please go to www.midwestpetrefuge.com/adopt to complete an application. Completing a questionnaire on any other website does not submit an application to our rescue, you must complete one on our website. If you have any questions, please email us at adopt@MidwestPetRefuge.com

RescueGroups record ID: 22470384

What this home needs

• Other dogs

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: No”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

  Shelter statement ↗
• Still to ask the shelter

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

Roster last seen: Nov 3, 2026, 6:14 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 3, 2026, 6:14 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.