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Strays in the Garden

Cat rescue in Highland, IN

OUR MISSION is to try to make people aware of the importance of picking the animal that is right for you and then doing right to that animal for the rest of its life. Getting the message out about the importance of spaying and neutering is extremely important to us. We are aware that there are many misconceptions about felines and we do our best to clear some of those up.

When an animal comes into our care we do our best to make them feel secure and assess their health to see if immediate medical care is needed. They are tested for serious/contagious disease, wormed, micro-chipped, altered and vaccinated. The next step is of course waiting for adoption. In some cases, the wait is very long. Ultimately, the perfect match comes along and off they go. So many of our adopters come back with pictures or heartwarming stories of their new lives.

We are currently looking for dependable individuals that are willing to give about one hour a week to volunteer for cage attendants, transportation, vet visits, assist on adoption days or foster. There is no reason why any one ever has to be bored. Volunteerism is a win/win situation and one of the most fulfilling activities you can participate in.

We reserve the right to refuse any application that we feel for whatever reason is not going to be a good match. We also reserve the right to not have to disclose the reason.

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Highland, IN 60453
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We'll also keep you updated on Sophie's adoption status with email updates.
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Sophie

Hemingway/Polydactyl

Female, Adult
Highland, IN
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PRINCESS LEIA

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Highland, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Daisy's adoption status with email updates.
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Daisy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Highland, IN

Rescue FAQs

Our felines who aren't in foster homes can be viewed at the following locations:

PETCO
159th and Torrence Avenue
Calumet City, IL.

PETCO
6220 W. 95th Street
Oak Lawn, IL

PETCO
495 E Lincoln Hwy
New Lenox, IL

Others are in foster homes and arrangements can be made to view them after you have answered our preliminary questionnaire via email. Adoption Events are held on Sundays at Petco Locations from 1PM to 4PM

Additional adoption info

Our Adoption Fee for Felines is $120.00 which includes:
1. Feline Leukemia and FIV Test:
2. Deworming:
3. 1st Distemper Shot:
4. Spay or Neuter:
5. Rabies Vaccination:
6. Microchip:

All of our pets are tested for FE-LK-FIV, vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped and ( if old enough ) spayed and neutered before adoption.. Each of them is properly socialized and we take pride in getting them ready for their new life in a forever home. Due to the economic downturn we have been overwhelmed with strays and turn-ins. There are some wonderful animals available. It is a wonderful feeling to give a homeless cat or dog a home. We will work with you to let you visit with all of them, to be able to pick the one that will be a good match.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Strays in the Garden

Paws and Purrs Humane Society

PO Box 541,
Montgomery, IL 60538

Chicago A.C.C. - Cats

2741 South Western Avenue,
Chicago, IL 60608

We'll also keep you updated on Skye JuM's adoption status with email updates.
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Skye JuM

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 6 yrs 11 mos
Rosemont, IL
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Pip

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Wheaton, IL
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Larry - Syrian Hamster

Hamster

Male, Baby
Hillside, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Buffy's adoption status with email updates.
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Buffy

Redbone Coonhound/American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Young
Huntley, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Juno's adoption status with email updates.
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Juno

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 7 mos
South Elgin, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Jack's adoption status with email updates.
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Jack

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Young
Chicago, IL

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