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Columbia
Fort Lauderdale, FL at Abandoned Pet Rescue
Domestic Shorthair
Adult
Female
Medium
8 photos
Key Facts About Columbia
Name
Columbia
Species
Cat
Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Age
Adult
Sex
Female
Size
Medium
Color
Brown & None
Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Shelter
Abandoned Pet Rescue
Status
Available
Columbia is a adult female Domestic Shorthair (medium) available for adoption at Abandoned Pet Rescue in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Columbia Made Our Feed
About This Cat
Meet Columbia, a loving cat with a big, spirited personality! She currently lives in our clinic, where she adores sleeping on the heating pad for our fluids, supervising the staff to make sure everyone is staying on task, and giving us a playful whack if we forget her food or …
What WeRescue Scout knows about Columbia
Columbia is a playful, affectionate cat who thrives in a home with plenty of toys, attention, and a calm environment where she can supervise from her favorite spot. She’d do best with people who enjoy her lively personality and are ready to give her the love and stimulation she craves.
Good to know
- Requires lifelong veterinary care due to Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
- May be overly vocal or demanding of attention.
Good with kids
Good with other dogs
Good with cats
High energy — needs exercise
Knows some basics
estimated
Great for first-time owners
estimated
Apartment-friendly
Very affectionate
Can be vocal / barky
Low-maintenance coat
estimated
Has special needs
Has ongoing medical needs
WeRescue Scout summarized this from the shelter's original listing and may include estimates. Please contact Abandoned Pet Rescue to confirm any details before adopting.
Learn About the Breed
Coat Colors
Brown
None
Shelter Last Updated
WeRescue Last Checked
About Columbia
Compatibility
Good with Dogs
Good with Cats
Good with Kids
Personality
Litter Box Trained
Catnip Fiend
Chatterbox
Loves Toys
Loves Treats
Loves to Play
Likes Being Pet
Likes Being Brushed
365+ Club Member
Featured Cat
Medical Adoption
I Need a Foster
Physical
Not Mixed Breed
Spayed/Neutered
Color: Brown
Size: Medium
Other
Animal ID: 211445873
Abandoned Pet Rescue
ShelterAbandoned Pet Rescue (APR) is one of the largest no-kill animal shelters in South Florida. Since our founding in 1996, we have provided comprehensive care and helped more than 10,000 pets find loving homes.
APR began as a small group of volunteers focused on trapping, spaying and neutering feral cats. Recognizing the need to help abandoned pets, we expanded into the full-service rescue we are today, housing up to 100 cats and 35 dogs.
Address
1137 NE 9th Ave.,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Phone
(954) 728-9010
Website
Visit Website
Application
Apply Online
Service Areas
Broward County
Adoption Process
Mission Statement
Abandoned Pet Rescue (APR) is one of the largest no-kill animal shelters in South Florida. Since our founding in 1996, we have provided comprehensive care and helped more than 10,000 pets find loving homes.
APR began as a small group of volunteers focused on trapping, spaying and neutering feral cats. Recognizing the need to help abandoned pets, we expanded into the full-service rescue we are today, housing up to 100 cats and 35 dogs.
Important: Information regarding adoptable pets is provided by the adopting organization and is neither checked for accuracy or completeness nor guaranteed to be accurate or complete. The health status and behavior of any pet found, adopted through, or listed on the WeRescue app are the sole responsibility of the adoption organization listing the same and/or the adopting party. See our Terms of Service for more information.
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This pet is at
Abandoned Pet Rescue
1137 NE 9th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
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Submit your application
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Welcome Columbia home!
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