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This is Crackers, who was found in downstate Illinois sheltering in a car. This scrappy little guy has come a long way since then, and has found he loves the life of luxury, including a selection of cat foods, lap naps, under-the-covers naps, couch snuggles, kitten romps with his fellow fosters, toy chasing, and general rambunctiousness. Crackers is a fairly talkative fellow with a slightly peculiar little voice - he can hold a note for a quite a while if so inclined, mostly when asking for food. When snuggling or playing, he’s much more quiet.
Speaking of snuggling, as the above implies, Crackers is VERY into it - as soon as his foster mom lays down, he wants to lay on her, preferably complete with ear scratches which cause a torrent of purring. Because he’s so affectionate he really needs to go to a house with another cat for companionship and playtime, and to owners who want an attention-seeking snuggler. Of course, his personality may change as he ages but for now it appears he’s going to want to be a lap cat.
He also does very very cute things with his paws - he curls them into a heart shape, tucks them under himself, lets them flop over when he's on his back and finds ways to make himself look simultaneously ridiculous and adorable. Crackers is particularly cute in person - he romps around the house in a jaunty little way that makes his foster mom laugh. He has a big personality for a little cat; he's a terrific little guy - give him a chance to make your home even more adorable!
Crackers' estimated date of birth is 7-1-24 and his adoption fee is $195, which includes: vet exam, Feleuk/FIV test (negative), FVRCP (distemper combo) vaccinations, routine dewormings, flea control, microchip and neuter.
This is Crackers, who was found in downstate Illinois sheltering in a car. This scrappy little guy has come a long way since then, and has found he loves the life of luxury, including a selection of cat foods, lap naps, under-the-covers naps, couch snuggles, kitten romps with his fellow fosters, toy chasing, and general rambunctiousness. Crackers is a fairly talkative fellow with a slightly peculiar little voice - he can hold a note for a quite a while if so inclined, mostly when asking for food. When snuggling or playing, he’s much more quiet.
Speaking of snuggling, as the above implies, Crackers is VERY into it - as soon as his foster mom lays down, he wants to lay on her, preferably complete with ear scratches which cause a torrent of purring. Because he’s so affectionate he really needs to go to a house with another cat for companionship and playtime, and to owners who want an attention-seeking snuggler. Of course, his personality may change as he ages but for now it appears he’s going to want to be a lap cat.
He also does very very cute things with his paws - he curls them into a heart shape, tucks them under himself, lets them flop over when he's on his back and finds ways to make himself look simultaneously ridiculous and adorable. Crackers is particularly cute in person - he romps around the house in a jaunty little way that makes his foster mom laugh. He has a big personality for a little cat; he's a terrific little guy - give him a chance to make your home even more adorable!
Crackers' estimated date of birth is 7-1-24 and his adoption fee is $195, which includes: vet exam, Feleuk/FIV test (negative), FVRCP (distemper combo) vaccinations, routine dewormings, flea control, microchip and neuter.
Our adoption process: Adopt-A-Pet does not own a shelter facility. Because all of our animals are in private foster homes, they are shown by appointment, after an application has been submitted.
How to start the process: Contact us by email or phone. An adoption counselor will return your message within 1-2 days. You will be asked to fill out an application that will ask for personal information about your family, your home and about the kind of pet you're looking for. Vet references, personal references and landlord information (if applicable) is required. You can also download an application from our website. Once you return the application, an adoption counselor will call you back for a more thorough interview, again within 1-2 days. Sometimes it may take a little longer as we're all volunteers and sometimes it gets very busy. Assuming the pet you're interested in appears to be a match for you, a meeting will then be set up. For some animals, a home check may be required. If an adoption takes place, you will be asked to sign a contract and pay an adoption fee. Each animal's individual adoption fee is posted in its description on our websites.
Our adoption process: Adopt-A-Pet does not own a shelter facility. Because all of our animals are in private foster homes, they are shown by appointment, after an application has been submitted.
How to start the process: Contact us by email or phone. An adoption counselor will return your message within 1-2 days. You will be asked to fill out an application that will ask for personal information about your family, your home and about the kind of pet you're looking for. Vet references, personal references and landlord information (if applicable) is required. You can also download an application from our website. Once you return the application, an adoption counselor will call you back for a more thorough interview, again within 1-2 days. Sometimes it may take a little longer as we're all volunteers and sometimes it gets very busy. Assuming the pet you're interested in appears to be a match for you, a meeting will then be set up. For some animals, a home check may be required. If an adoption takes place, you will be asked to sign a contract and pay an adoption fee. Each animal's individual adoption fee is posted in its description on our websites.
Adopt-A-Pet does not own a shelter facility. Because all of our animals are in private foster homes, they are shown by appointment only, after an application has been submitted.
Occasional public weekend adoption events are posted on the Home Page of our website: www.adoptapet-il.org
Adopt-A-Pet does not own a shelter facility. Because all of our animals are in private foster homes, they are shown by appointment only, after an application has been submitted.
Occasional public weekend adoption events are posted on the Home Page of our website: www.adoptapet-il.org
More about this rescue
ADOPT-A-PET is an all-volunteer non-profit animal shelter/adoption agency dedicated to saving the lives of lost, abandoned or otherwise homeless dogs, cats, puppies and kittens and placing them into permanent, loving homes.
ADOPT-A-PET provides a safe refuge and a second chance for unclaimed animals from various municipal pounds and, space permitting, accepts other homeless, neglected or injured animals from their rescuers.
ADOPT-A-PET was founded in 1981, and has since saved the lives of over 15,000 animals. All animals at Adopt-A-Pet are found permanent loving homes. Animals remain with us for as long as it takes to find them a suitable permanent new home.
ADOPT-A-PET does not own a shelter facility. All of our animals are boarded at co-operating animal hospitals or in volunteer foster homes until they are adopted by their new families.
ADOPT-A-PET provides all necessary medical care for every animal. All animals are health-checked, vaccinated, treated for medical problems and spayed/neutered.
ADOPT-A-PET is available for educational speaking engagements to schools and community groups in Chicago or the suburbs to promote proper pet care, compassion for animals, and the importance of spaying and neutering.
ADOPT-A-PET is an all-volunteer non-profit animal shelter/adoption agency dedicated to saving the lives of lost, abandoned or otherwise homeless dogs, cats, puppies and kittens and placing them into permanent, loving homes.
ADOPT-A-PET provides a safe refuge and a second chance for unclaimed animals from various municipal pounds and, space permitting, accepts other homeless, neglected or injured animals from their rescuers.
ADOPT-A-PET was founded in 1981, and has since saved the lives of over 15,000 animals. All animals at Adopt-A-Pet are found permanent loving homes. Animals remain with us for as long as it takes to find them a suitable permanent new home.
ADOPT-A-PET does not own a shelter facility. All of our animals are boarded at co-operating animal hospitals or in volunteer foster homes until they are adopted by their new families.
ADOPT-A-PET provides all necessary medical care for every animal. All animals are health-checked, vaccinated, treated for medical problems and spayed/neutered.
ADOPT-A-PET is available for educational speaking engagements to schools and community groups in Chicago or the suburbs to promote proper pet care, compassion for animals, and the importance of spaying and neutering.
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