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      Attention grabbing title Goldfinch: Velvet Fur, Gentle Purr, and Big Sister Energy Cat's Name: Goldfinch Cat's Breed: Domestic Shorthair Cat's Color: Black Coat Length Short Cat Sex: Female Estimated Birthday 04-11-2026 Okay to live in a home with... Kids Dogs Cats Physical Description Goldfinch is a beautiful black short-haired kitten with a coat as soft and smooth as black velvet. As the largest kitten in her litter of five, she carries herself with a quiet confidence and a touch of big-sister wisdom—though she's still very much a playful kitten at heart. Personality Sweet, friendly, and affectionate, Goldfinch loves spending time with her siblings. Whether she's chasing toys, wrestling with her brothers and sister, or joining in the latest kitten adventure, she's always happy to be part of the action. She enjoys roughhousing as much as the next kitten, but unlike some of her more enthusiastic siblings, Goldfinch knows exactly where her limits are and isn't afraid to let everyone know when playtime is over. Goldfinch's relationship with the foster family's pit bull can best be described as polite indifference. While Gracie the dog is fascinated by the kittens, Goldfinch seems largely unaware that a 60-pound dog shares her space. She calmly walks past the dog as if she's invisible and tolerates the occasional slobbery kiss with the quiet resignation of someone accepting an unavoidable inconvenience. After a busy day of kitten business, Goldfinch is happy to settle down for cuddles, accompanied by a soft, gentle purr that perfectly matches her calm and loving personality, usually from the top of the kitten sized cat treet. She's the kind of kitten who can keep up with the fun while also bringing a little balance and common sense to the group. Because kittens thrive with companionship and learn important social skills from one another, Goldfinch must be adopted with another kitten (perhaps one of her siblings?) or into a home with a friendly, playful resident cat. She loves having feline friends and will be happiest in a home where she has a companion to play, nap, and grow up with. Goldfinch's specialties include:  Wrestling with her siblings  Knowing exactly when enough is enough  Looking impossibly elegant in black velvet fur  Producing the sweetest little purr  Treating a giant pit bull as a minor household inconvenience  Being the sensible one... most of the time If you're looking for a kitten who is equal parts playful, loving, and velvety-soft, Goldfinch is ready to bring her gentle charm to her forever home. This kitty has what sort of characteristics? Affectionate Outgoing Curious Mellow Enjoys being groomed Likes petting Playful The best home to adopt me would be Any home The best home atmosphere would be Any home Other animals? Must be adopted with another kitten or to a home with a resident cat May be good with gentle dogs       Apply to adopt here! Online cat application form. Applications are also available on the website  (www.yolospca.org)    It can take up to 3-5 business days to hear back once you have submitted an application.   The Yolo County SPCA is a private, not-for-profit, foster home-based animal rescue organization and does not have a shelter. All our animals awaiting adoption are in foster homes. For more information about this animal, please email [email protected]. For more general questions, please see our website at www.yolospca.org.   All of our felines have been altered prior to adoption. Kittens have been given their first shots of FVRCP, adults are up-to-date on vaccinations, and all cats have been Feline Leukemia tested (negative) and microchipped. The fee to adopt is $150 for one kitten or $100 for adults over 1 year (the fee helps cover these costs and the cost of the microchip registration).  A reduced fee is available for adopting a second cat or kitten   For more information about an animal, please email [email protected]. For more general questions, please see our website at www.yolospca.org.