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Desert Paws Rescue Cats, 4920 S Power Road, Mesa, AZ (2026)

09/02/2026

😺 Wednesday (boy) 3/30/26
Outgoing, curious, and always ready to explore, Wednesday loves toys, investigating everything, and being part of the action. He’s social, confident, and great with other cats after a slow intro. A lively, playful companion will help him thrive as he grows.
😺 Jasper (boy) 3/30/26
Jasper is energetic, fun, and full of kitten joy. After he burns off his zoomies, he becomes a sweet snuggler who melts into your arms. He gets along wonderfully with other cats and is learning to like dogs. Jasper will shine in a home with another playful feline friend.

🔮Endora is the gentle soul of the trio. She began as the shyest, unsure of people after her time on the streets, but she has learned that indoor life is full of love and safety. She enjoys chin rubs, soft blankets, toys, and quiet affection. Endora is wonderful with other cats and young children, and she’ll thrive with a patient family who lets her settle in at her own pace. Once she trusts you, her sweet personality is truly magical.

🪄Samantha is a sweet, charming little lady with a heart full of purrs. Once timid and unsure, she has blossomed into a playful companion who adores feather wands, catnip mice, jingle balls, crinkle toys — truly any toy she can find. She loves chin rubs, is great with young children and other cats, and is ready to bring a little Bewitched magic to her forever family.

📩Adoption Consultation Form: DesertPawsRescue.org

09/01/2026

😺 Rue (4/4/26) and her brother, Cinna, came to us after a kind Good Samaritan rescued them from the Arizona heat. Both were unsure about humans and needed time to adjust to indoor life. For Rue, that meant avoiding people at all costs—if you came near, she was gone in a flash! 💨

With patience, love, and one special feather wand, Rue has discovered humans aren't so scary. Her foster found the secret: start pets with the wand. Once she realizes how good those touches feel, the wand transitions to a human hand—that’s where the magic happens. ❤️ Rue isn’t the kitten who leaps into your lap; she’s the one who makes you earn her trust. Every step she takes toward you feels like a victory. 💕

😺 Handsome, all‑black Cinna (4/4/26) has come such a long way. Initially, he would freeze when petted, unsure if humans were safe. With patience and treats, he began to blossom. Today, he’ll approach his people for affection—especially if it’s mealtime (he is very food motivated 😹). He gets along wonderfully with other cats and loves playtime. When it’s just Cinna and Rue, their personalities shine: outgoing, playful, and completely comfortable together. Cinna still isn’t a fan of being picked up; he’d prefer all four paws stay on solid ground.

😺 Serin (5/1/26) is a 3‑month‑old diluted tortie with a big personality in a tiny body. Independent and confident, she gets along with other cats but is perfectly content doing her own thing. She makes her own fun! Her sweet side is emerging; she sleeps near her foster and is discovering that human closeness feels good. She hasn’t met dogs, but with slow introductions, she’d likely adjust. Her play style is enthusiastic and energetic.

💕 Note: Rue & Cinna must be adopted together. Serin is available separately. All three will thrive in homes with patient adopters. A home with older, calm children who respect boundaries is ideal. Gentle interactions and slow introductions will help them flourish.

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09/01/2026

😺Marzipan is a 2 year old boy who would be perfect as someone's first cat or anyone who is just wanting a big snuggle buddy.
He is CONSTANTLY seeking affection and love. His favorite things are pets and naps which he would love nothing better than to do with you.
He can be somewhat hesitant around other cats, so a slow introduction would be HIGHLY recommended though it would probably be best if he went to home where he's the only cat.
In addition to naps and nonstop pets/snuggles his favorite thing is to look out the window and enjoy people or bird watching.
If you can't find him in a warm and welcoming lap, his next go to spots are always a good cardboard box or giving a good scratch session on a cat tree.
Because of how relaxed and snuggly he is we know he won't have any issues going to a home with children (young or older) and doesn't have any problems with being picked up.
Marzipan has not been in a home with dogs but he doesn't seem to be welcoming of other animals too much so it's probably best if he doesn't have any canine friends in his new home.

If you would like to meet this handsome man, please fill in an adoption consultation form through our website: DesertPawsRescue.org

09/01/2026

😺This sweet girl is Kay. She is about 1 year old and super lovey-dovey. She was rescued at a Circle K where she was hanging out, scrounging for food. It's unbelievable that such a friendly kitty would find herself homeless. Obviously she was very loved to be so social. Kay loves attention and head-bumps and rubs on your legs. She also loves wand toys and scratching posts. She has briefly met other kitties in her foster home and greeted them with a half-hearted hiss. She would probably be fine with a laid-back male kitty friend. She would be fine as an only kitty if her new family isn't gone too much.

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😺This sweet boy is Diamond. He's one of about 70 kitties that Desert Paws rescued from a junk-filled property in Queen Creek at the end of 2023. He's very friendly and was adopted quickly by a nice gentleman. They were a happy duo for about 2 years but sadly his adopter recently passed away so Diamond was returned to his original foster mom. Diamond is about 3-4 years old and very calm and friendly. He loves to be near his foster mom and gently puts his paw or chin on her leg when he lays next to her. Though he was fine living as an only cat, he gets along great with the other kitties in his foster home. He's so easy-going! Diamond likes to be combed and have his cheeks and chin scratched. He sits still while getting his nails trimmed. He's very content being an indoor-only kitty and is great about using his scratching post. Diamond truly lives up to his name.

To adopt, please fill in an adoption consultation form through our website: DesertPawsRescue.org

08/31/2026

🐕Meet Eleanor (Ellie), a 5–6 year old black Lab mix weighing about 45 lbs. She’s spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped — and she’s ready for her forever home.

Ellie’s rescue journey began on March 15th when she was found injured in the desert, likely hit by a car and left to fend for herself. She made her way to a home seeking help and was taken in by Pinal County Animal Care and Control. There, staff discovered she had a dislocated hip and open wounds. Her wounds were treated and her hip was manually replaced, but it wouldn’t stay in place. She needed surgery the shelter couldn’t provide and was placed on the euthanasia list unless a rescue stepped in.

Desert Paws answered that call. Our director spotted her online, and the next morning a volunteer drove out to pick her up as soon as the shelter opened. Ellie was terrified and unsure, but she was finally safe.

At our vet, X‑rays confirmed she needed an FHO (femoral head ostectomy) — a surgery that removes the damaged femoral head to relieve pain and allow muscle to form a comfortable, functional joint. While waiting for surgery, Ellie stayed with a foster who helped her learn that the world isn’t so scary. At first she had to be carried outside due to fear, but soon she learned to enjoy soft grass under her feet instead of hot asphalt.

After surgery, she moved to a foster experienced in FHO recovery and did wonderfully. Once healed, she returned to her original foster home — and her favorite part — the cats and kittens. Ellie adores cats and proudly considers herself a kitten momma.
Ellie is sweet, affectionate, eager to please, and a total couch cuddler. She enjoys teens, loves car rides, prefers a calm home, and would thrive with someone home often. She’s crate‑trained, smart, and has lovely manners. She still needs support building confidence, so an adopter with dog experience is ideal.
If you’re interested in adopting Eleanor, please submit a consultation form. Serious inquiries only. Meet‑and‑greets will take place at her foster home. Fill in a consultation form through our website: DesertPawsRescue.org

08/31/2026

❤️ Two Sweet Adults Looking for Their Forever Homes — Rocky & Joelle❤️🐾

😺Rocky — The Sunshine‑Seeking Bachelor
Rocky was found living outside, but it was clear from day one that he is an indoor gentleman at heart. He’s affectionate, expressive, and will meow in multiple octaves to let you know when he needs something. Rocky loves simple comforts — a cozy couch, a sunny window, a few gentle pets, and the freedom to enjoy life at his own pace.
His time on the streets left him sensitive to stress, so Rocky needs a slower‑paced home where he can be the only cat. When overwhelmed, he may give a light boundary‑setting bite, never out of aggression, but simply communication — which is why he’s best in a home without children.
Rocky thrives when he has a peaceful space of his own, where he can watch birds, chase toys, nap in warm sunbeams, and enjoy the quiet life he deserves. For someone seeking a mellow, quirky, sweet companion, Rocky is ready to be your loyal little shadow.

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😺Joelle — The Resilient Princess Ready to Shine Again
Joelle is a 2.5‑year‑old Turkish Van mix with a heart full of affection and a playful spirit. She loves being spoiled like the princess she is, enjoys long window naps, and prefers to be the only kitty in the home. She tolerates respectful dogs with a slow introduction and thrives in a calm, loving environment.
Joelle’s story is one of resilience. She was surrendered at a year old, adopted quickly — and then heartbreakingly lost when her adopter moved out of state without notifying Desert Paws or posting a single sign. Nearly six months later, a feeder behind the PetSmart where we do adoptions trapped her and called us. Joelle had wandered almost a mile trying to find her way back to us.
She is a changed girl — wiser, cautious, but still full of love. With the right family, her joy, confidence, and sparkle will return. Joelle is ready for a forever home that will never let her down again.

📩 Adoption Consultation Form: DesertPawsRescue.org

08/30/2026

🐾💛 CATurday Adoption Update — 14 Lives Changed 💛🐾
What an incredible CATurday. Even with a quieter photo week, our community showed up in the biggest way — and 14 amazing kitties found their forever families today.

Here’s the breakdown:
✨ 3 adults (including our beautiful Pantera Mama) ~
🐈Tater
🐈‍⬛Mama Nikki
🐈Helena

✨ 1 tween ~
🐈‍⬛Neeva (no photo provided)

✨ 10 kittens ~
🐈Pumpkin (no photo provided) & 🐈‍⬛Pixel (no photo provided)
🐈‍⬛Finn (no photo provided) & 🐈Clay (no photo provided)
🐈Kabuki (no photo provided)
🐈‍⬛Sylvester
🐈Tank (no photo provided)
🐈‍⬛Raven (no photo provided)
🐈Lily
🐈‍⬛Tink (no photo provided)

All adopted. All loved. All home.

We only have 5 photos to share this week, and while the lag in photos can be frustrating, it honestly arrived at a moment when I needed a small reprieve from the constant editing, posting, and content creation. Life has been heavy behind the scenes, and this little pause in photo flow gave me a breath I didn’t know I needed.

But even without a full photo set, YOU made today happen.
To our fosters, volunteers, donors, PetSmart partners, and our social‑media warriors who comment and like every single week — thank you.
Your engagement pushes our kitties into new feeds, new eyes, new homes.
You are the thread that holds us together when things feel like too much.

We’ll share the 5 photos we *do* have in this single post — and celebrate all 14 adoptions together.

If you’d like to see who’s still available, please visit:
👉 DesertPawsRescue.org

Thank you for helping us create another CATurday full of hope, love, and new beginnings.
Your support truly saves lives.

08/29/2026

🐾🎉 Happy CATurday, friends — we’re HERE and ready for adoptions! 🎉🐾

The doors are open, the kitties are settling in, and we’re at PetSmart from 11–4 today with an amazing lineup of adoptable cats and kittens who are hoping today is the day they find their forever family.

We’ve got playful kittens, gentle adults, shy sweethearts, bold explorers, snuggle bugs, comedians, and everything in between — each one deserving of love, safety, and a soft place to land.

Whether you’re actively looking to adopt or just thinking about it… come meet them.
Whether you’re not adopting today, your ~LIKES~COMMENTS~SHARES~ still help our babies get SEEN — and being seen is how they get HOME.

Let’s make this CATurday full of hope, connection, and new beginnings.
Let’s work our magic again.

📍 PetSmart — 4920 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ
⏰ 11 AM – 4 PM

💛 Adopt • Foster • Donate • Support
See all available kitties at:
👉 DesertPawsRescue.org

08/29/2026

🐾🎉 It’s FriYAY, friends… and CATurday is almost here! 🎉🐾
Tomorrow we’re back at PetSmart for our weekly CATurday PM adoption event, and we’re expecting around 50 amazing kitties to be ready for their chance at a furever home.

This week is a little different — we **don’t have photos for nearly half** of our available kitties.
So if you want to meet the mystery cuties, you’ll need to **show up in person** to see who’s there.
But don’t worry… we *will* be posting the other half of the kitties throughout the day today.

Keep an eye out — hopefully one of these sweet faces will catch your eye, your heart, and your ~LIKE+ COMMENT~.
Every bit of engagement helps our cats get seen by your friends… and your friends’ friends… and THEIR friends.
That’s the magic we create together every single week.

Let’s do it again.
Let’s make tomorrow another CATurday full of hope, love, and new beginnings. 🐾📍4920 S Power rd
Mesa, 85212
🕚11a-4p

DesetPawsRescue.org

08/28/2026

🐾🎉 It’s FriYAY, friends… and CATurday is almost here! 🎉🐾
Tomorrow we’re back at PetSmart for our weekly CATurday PM adoption event, and we’re expecting around 50 amazing kitties to be ready for their chance at a furever home.

This week is a little different — we **don’t have photos for nearly half** of our available kitties.
So if you want to meet the mystery cuties, you’ll need to **show up in person** to see who’s there.
But don’t worry… we *will* be posting the other half of the kitties throughout the day today.

Keep an eye out — hopefully one of these sweet faces will catch your eye, your heart, and your ~LIKE+ COMMENT~.
Every bit of engagement helps our cats get seen by your friends… and your friends’ friends… and THEIR friends.
That’s the magic we create together every single week.

Let’s do it again.
Let’s make tomorrow another CATurday full of hope, love, and new beginnings. 🐾📍4920 S Power rd
Mesa, 85212
🕚11a-4p

DesetPawsRescue.org

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