Can You Adopt a Cat If You Live Alone?
Adopting a cat when you live alone is entirely possible and rewarding. Learn how to choose the right cat, prepare your home, and navigate the adoption.
Luna is an affectionate 3-year-old Lab mix with a loving, adventurous spirit. She thrives on activity, enjoying hikes, walks, and water. Luna is wonderful with people, children, and cats, but needs a home without small dogs due to past conflicts. She is potty and crate trained, seeking an active family who can provide plenty of exercise, love, and reassurance, especially during loud events.
Special Needs
Very fearful of loud noises like fireworks; may try to escape crate.
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