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My name is Shelby!

Posted over 8 months ago | Updated over 8 months ago

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Brown Tabby
Age
Adult
Sex
Female
Pet ID
Hair Length
short

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Do not judge this book by its cover! Despite her pictures giving her an edgy and serious look, Shelby is an absolute sweetheart who will always stick by your side! This kitty loves to be pet to show off that she is a professional purrer and biscuit maker. She can be in the middle of a deep sleep, but once she hears you getting up or moving around, she immediately springs up to find you.

Shelby had been originally found hanging around a transitional housing residence, a favorite of the residents, but she couldn’t stay so Chicago Cat Rescue picked her up to find her a bona fide home.


She is extremely friendly and warms up easily to strangers, as long as you introduce yourself in a gentle way and on her level. She was so sweet from the minute she came out of her carrier at her foster home, she was purring like an engine nonstop.


Shelby was not used to the amount of love and care she receives at her foster home. She is slowly warming up to being a lap cat. Shelby is a relatively calm and sleepy feline. She has small bursts of kitten energy throughout the day, especially now that she's feeling better. She doesn't run around or knock things down. She prefers playing with string and wands, but occasionally likes to kick around some small toys. She absolutely adores sitting on windowsills and looking at the outside scenery.


This is a cat that loves to ask for cuddles and adores being around her human. She is such an excellent companion for someone looking for a sweet and gentle cat.

If you would like to meet and possibly adopt this amazing feline, please email info@chicagocatrescue.org or call 773/203-0215. No texts, please.

CCR adopts to forever homes in Chicago or the very near suburbs that are within 10 miles of our Chicago foster families. We love our cats and we pledge support for the rest of their lives, which is why our location limits are in place. We appreciate your understanding. If you are outside of these limits, please check petfinder.com, which allows searching by zip code, for cats closer to your home.

At Chicago Cat Rescue, we are dedicated to both the physical and emotional well-being of the cats and kittens in our care. For this reason, unless expressly stated, we do not place cats or kittens in homes where they will be the only cat. Generally, cats love the company of other cats, and can become quite lonely when living alone.

Kittens will only be placed in pairs, or to join another kitten or young cat in your home.

Chicago Cat Rescue is an entirely foster-based organization. Our ability to help more cats in need is dependent on our availability of foster homes. If you think you could provide a loving foster situation for a cat in need, or would like to learn more about our foster program, please email us, info@chicagocatrescue.org. Thank you!

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