Adoptable Cats With Sweet Whiskers Team
All these cats are owner surrenders and have worked with our professional cat trainer and pet behaviorist for a minimum of one month (often times longer) prior to seeking rehoming as a course of action.
In many cases it is not the fault of the cat (or owners) and it's just a change of household dynamics, family members or environment that is best for the cat. We are a shame free rescue and welcome pet rehoming only AFTER working with a pet behaviorist to exhaust all options of staying in the home first.
We urge you to look closely to see if a profile is a good match for your household and ask questions! These cats have been professionally assessed and if your nervous about a trait, condition, or what will match your ideal house vibe- just ask!
If your interested in a cat that has been listed, please fill out our adoption form here: Adopt A Cat
Ion
Breed: Persian
Color/Pattern: White
Age: 6 months
Altered: Yes
Declawed: No
Outdoor access: No
Known Health Conditions:
100% Deaf
𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐈𝐨𝐧 –
𝐀 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐟 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐁𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐢𝐫 🐾
This gorgeous floof is looking for a home that can meet him where he is—equal parts regal and ridiculous.
💡𝐀𝐭 𝐚 𝐆𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞:
🐱 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝: Persian (full coat, professionally groomed weekly)
🚫 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥: Deaf (but confident, social, and adapted to visual communication)
🎯 𝐀𝐠𝐞: 6 months
👨👩👧👦 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡: Adults or respectful older kids (12+), no toddlers
🐕 May ignore bolder dog temperaments or sass dogs who are more submissive. 𝑵𝙊𝑻 suitable for homes expecting peaceful multi-cat harmony.
🧽 Requires regular grooming on a monthly schedule and daily eye cleaning at home (he can stay with current groomer if local to central Iowa)
🧠 Strong personality, best with experienced cat people who appreciate quirks.
🛠️ 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬:
A calm home that respects 𝑙𝑖𝑚𝑖𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜𝑢𝑐ℎ
Someone willing to stick with a pro cat groomer with regular bathing + blowouts (he’s actually great in the tub!)
People who enjoy a challenge and find humor in sass—not offense 😉
⚠️ 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐈𝐟:
You're looking for a cuddly lap cat-- while not impossible they are rare moments for him.
You want a low-maintenance breed- this is not the breed for you.
You have a resident cat who relies on subtle social cues or is easily distressed by boundary-pushing behavior.
Ion is a former singleton kitten who missed out on early feline social learning, and being deaf means he doesn’t pick up on auditory warnings like hisses or growls. Because of this, he can be antagonistic during interactions—especially with shy or passive cats who retreat instead of standing their ground.
He’s not impossible to pair, but his feline housemate needs to be confident, assertive, and capable of setting clear, firm boundaries.
With slow introductions, structured play, and the right temperament match, Ion can peacefully coexist with other cats. However, he is not a fit for sensitive or conflict-averse cats who would be overwhelmed by his intensity.
Ion really isn’t difficult—he’s just specific. 🙃 With someone who understands him, he will thrive. If you love big coats, bold attitudes, with lots of curiosity, and the quiet hilarity of a deaf cat who thinks he runs the house… this guy might be your soulmate.
* Adoption applications are now being accepted, final placement will be determined based on applicant meeting his grooming and behavior needs*
Watson
Breed: Ragdoll
Color/Pattern: Seal Point
Age: 8 years 2 months
Altered: Yes
Declawed: No
Outdoor access: No
Known Health Conditions:
Stomatitis & heart murmur (grade 1) & pica
Meet Watson – A Laid-Back Ragdoll With a Love for Sunbeams & Soft Blankets ☀️🐾
Watson is your classic chill senior—easygoing, affectionate in his own quiet way, and always happy to be wherever the coziest nap spot happens to be. He’s not clingy, but he does enjoy soft company, warm patches of light, and the occasional brush or head and chin scritch. He’s the kind of cat who makes everything feel a little calmer just by being there.
🧠 A Note on Chewing Behavior:
Watson does display some pica tendencies—chewing or occasionally swallowing non-edible items around the home. While technically this behavior falls under pica, in his case it seems rooted in comfort-seeking and oral stimulation, likely tied to his previous experience with dental pain (he’s a stomatitis warrior 💪🦷).
Over time, it’s become a bit of a learned habit, but he’s currently working with a trainer and behaviorist to help him unlearn it in gentle, supportive ways. With continued structure and a mindful environment, this behavior can absolutely be managed—and it’s already improving.
🏡 Ideal Home Vibe:
Watson would do best in a calm, predictable home with folks who appreciate a soft, mellow presence. He’s not high-maintenance, and he’s not asking for much—just a warm lap occasionally, a comfy bed always, and a little patience as he continues to grow and feel safe. He can spook easily to loud noises and heavy foot traffic so quieter homes are what we are currently looking for.
But he's curious to guests/strangers and will approach after reserved observations. He's been around children of all ages but is easily overstimulated by younger kids. Ideal kid age range would be 8+, so respectful middle aged children and older are fine. He's not in it for the toddlers anymore though.
This boy has been an easy picture of peace. He leans into the simplicity of just existing. If you're looking for a gentle companion who fits seamlessly into a quiet lifestyle, Watson might be the perfect addition to your world. 💛
He will need life long, regular and consistent dental care daily at home as well as trips into the vet for sedated dentals. This absolutely can NOT be skipped. His dental care, and the ability to provide this, is a critical component of how we will be selecting a forever home for him. He'll likely over time need all his teeth pulled due to the stomatitis. His heart murmur is a low grade and he does best with low stress vibes, no medication needed and heart murmur has been stable in condition for 2+ years.
His coat maintenance is pretty easy with regular professional grooming, without a groomer you can DIY daily brush but knots and tangles are prone and will need addressed. He is groomed (bath and blow dry with a belly trim) every month to keep ahead of shedding and mats forming in his coat, while he's been in his foster home. The groomer reports he's shy about the bath and dryer but settles into the process well. That said if budgets needed to stretch a bit in the grooming department a once every 8 weeks would suit him well too, just be prepared for a bit more shed factor.
* Adoption applications are now being accepted, final placement will be determined based on applicant meeting his stomatitis and pica needs.*
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