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Lady Edith

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
Dalzell, IL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.If you're working for home or just playing it safe by practicing social distancing, now is a perfect time to bring a new furry family member into the fold. Email us any questions about any cats we have and we will be happy to provide any additional information you may need. If you are approved for adoption, we are now doing curbside adoptions in order to minimize contact. Edith is about 10 years old as of December 2024.  Edith was adopted as a kitten and returned to our rescue at 9 years old through no fault of her own.  Imagine losing all you knew and had after 9 years only to have to return to a shelter environment! This poor girl is still afraid of her caregivers and is difficult to catch. We know she has the potential to blossom into a lovey girl with time and patience. She's amazing with other cats, too! Apply at safehousepets.org !Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.All of our cats have been spayed or neutered, vaccinated, de-wormed, microchipped, and tested for FIV/FeLV. Our adoption fee structure is as follows:   $75 - Kittens/Young (Up to 1 year) $50 - Adult (1 Year +) $25 - Senior (7 Years +) $0 - FIV + There is an additional $25 fee for cats considered to be an "Exotic" (Siamese, Persian, etc...) If you are a senior (65 years or older) you can adopt any of our senior cats (7 years or older) for only $10! Please mention this special when applying. We also have a kitten special - adopt 2 available kittens (1 year & under) for $125 While we try to keep our animal listings up-to-date online, sometimes the age range may be labelled incorrectly. Please don't hesitate to contact us for the most up-to-date information on a particular cat.  Our cats are shown by appointment - we are a foster based rescue and so we don't have a location with set hours. If you are interested in adopting or would like to meet our cats, please fill out our adoption application online at www.safehousepets.org/info/adoption and a volunteer will contact you promptly.  December 3, 2024, 8:09 pm
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Ginger

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
Dalzell, IL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.If you're working for home or just playing it safe by practicing social distancing, now is a perfect time to bring a new furry family member into the fold. Email us any questions about any cats we have and we will be happy to provide any additional information you may need. If you are approved for adoption, we are now doing curbside adoptions in order to minimize contact. Ginger is estimated to be about 12 years old.  She lived her entire life outside until she was brought into rescue at the end of May, 2024.  She has had many litters of kittens but that has all changed now since she is now fully vetted and vaccinated and she won't have to worry about those things anymore.  She may be 12, but she is great shape.  Bloodwork was run and it is normal!  Dental was complete with 11 extractions.  She is feeling so much better!  Ginger is adjusting well to the inside life.  She's sweet and will need time to adjust in her home with patience while she learns to be brave and trust.  She will require a home that can be careful with her by the door as she continues to adjust to the inside life.  She has lived her life with multiple cats, and she chooses her own little space, in her bed, happy!  She would be a wonderful addition to a quieter home.  Adopt her today.  Approved applications will be contacted within 48 hoursVisit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.All of our cats have been spayed or neutered, vaccinated, de-wormed, microchipped, and tested for FIV/FeLV. Our adoption fee structure is as follows:   $75 - Kittens/Young (Up to 1 year) $50 - Adult (1 Year +) $25 - Senior (7 Years +) $0 - FIV + There is an additional $25 fee for cats considered to be an "Exotic" (Siamese, Persian, etc...) If you are a senior (65 years or older) you can adopt any of our senior cats (7 years or older) for only $10! Please mention this special when applying. We also have a kitten special - adopt 2 available kittens (1 year & under) for $125 While we try to keep our animal listings up-to-date online, sometimes the age range may be labelled incorrectly. Please don't hesitate to contact us for the most up-to-date information on a particular cat.  Our cats are shown by appointment - we are a foster based rescue and so we don't have a location with set hours. If you are interested in adopting or would like to meet our cats, please fill out our adoption application online at www.safehousepets.org/info/adoption and a volunteer will contact you promptly.  December 8, 2024, 11:20 am
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Cloud

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Senior
Dalzell, IL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.If you're working for home or just playing it safe by practicing social distancing, now is a perfect time to bring a new furry family member into the fold. Email us any questions about any cats we have and we will be happy to provide any additional information you may need. If you are approved for adoption, we are now doing curbside adoptions in order to minimize contact. Cloud is about estimated to be about 12 years old as of November, 2024.  He was found living in a colony in poor condition.  It ook us months to "fix"  the issues that his 12 years of living on the streets unneutered caused, but with the help of our supporters he has received necessary medical treatment and care and his issues are resolved! He’s had a dental, blood work (no issues) ultrasounds, (no issues), neuter, vaccinations, 2 corrective eye surgeries, exams and lots of TLC and now this handsome man is in good condition! Now it’s time for us to show him what the good life is all about; love, a house, a bed, a lap! He’s super sweet and charming. Loves pets, belly rubs and snuggles. He’s lived his life amongst other cats and would be a great fit into any home who can promise to call him “mine” forever. Adopt him today. Approved applications will be contacted within 48 hours. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.All of our cats have been spayed or neutered, vaccinated, de-wormed, microchipped, and tested for FIV/FeLV. Our adoption fee structure is as follows:   $75 - Kittens/Young (Up to 1 year) $50 - Adult (1 Year +) $25 - Senior (7 Years +) $0 - FIV + There is an additional $25 fee for cats considered to be an "Exotic" (Siamese, Persian, etc...) If you are a senior (65 years or older) you can adopt any of our senior cats (7 years or older) for only $10! Please mention this special when applying. We also have a kitten special - adopt 2 available kittens (1 year & under) for $125 While we try to keep our animal listings up-to-date online, sometimes the age range may be labelled incorrectly. Please don't hesitate to contact us for the most up-to-date information on a particular cat.  Our cats are shown by appointment - we are a foster based rescue and so we don't have a location with set hours. If you are interested in adopting or would like to meet our cats, please fill out our adoption application online at www.safehousepets.org/info/adoption and a volunteer will contact you promptly.  February 15, 2025, 11:15 am
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Hula

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Dalzell, IL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.If you're working for home or just playing it safe by practicing social distancing, now is a perfect time to bring a new furry family member into the fold. Email us any questions about any cats we have and we will be happy to provide any additional information you may need. If you are approved for adoption, we are now doing curbside adoptions in order to minimize contact. Hula is about 1 year old as of March, 2025. She's had quite the life and is ready for her new FOREVER home. Hula was found under an outside shed with her 5 babies that were about 3 weeks old. A nice lady took them into her home and cared for them until there was room in our rescue. Hula was a wonderful mama, but she won't be a mama again! She is now spayed, fully vaccinated and she is super sweet. She is all about all about snuggles and love; she is super soft! She loves to play and has not had any issues with the other cats in rescue. We introduced her to Cloud last night, and she went running up to him so excited! We think she will be a perfect fit in any home and adjust to other pets with proper introduction. The last of Hula's babies are in their homes, let's get her into her perfect home too! Adopt today. Approved applications will be contacted within 48 hours of receipt of the application. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.All of our cats have been spayed or neutered, vaccinated, de-wormed, microchipped, and tested for FIV/FeLV. Our adoption fee structure is as follows:   $75 - Kittens/Young (Up to 1 year) $50 - Adult (1 Year +) $25 - Senior (7 Years +) $0 - FIV + There is an additional $25 fee for cats considered to be an "Exotic" (Siamese, Persian, etc...) If you are a senior (65 years or older) you can adopt any of our senior cats (7 years or older) for only $10! Please mention this special when applying. We also have a kitten special - adopt 2 available kittens (1 year & under) for $125 While we try to keep our animal listings up-to-date online, sometimes the age range may be labelled incorrectly. Please don't hesitate to contact us for the most up-to-date information on a particular cat.  Our cats are shown by appointment - we are a foster based rescue and so we don't have a location with set hours. If you are interested in adopting or would like to meet our cats, please fill out our adoption application online at www.safehousepets.org/info/adoption and a volunteer will contact you promptly.  March 8, 2025, 11:15 am
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Acorn

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Dalzell, IL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.If you're working for home or just playing it safe by practicing social distancing, now is a perfect time to bring a new furry family member into the fold. Email us any questions about any cats we have and we will be happy to provide any additional information you may need. If you are approved for adoption, we are now doing curbside adoptions in order to minimize contact. Pistachio is about 4 years old as of March, 2025. He and his sibling, Pistachio, were adopted at 4 months old and are a bonded pair looking for a home together.  They were returned to us recently after their adopting father suffered an illness.  They are scared, yet very sweet without a bit of aggression despite all the changes.  We think that they will make a perfect addition to any home that can provide them a segregated space so their hearts can heal and they can become brave again.  Adopt them today.  Approved applications will be contacted with 48 hours of receipt of the app.  Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.All of our cats have been spayed or neutered, vaccinated, de-wormed, microchipped, and tested for FIV/FeLV. Our adoption fee structure is as follows:   $75 - Kittens/Young (Up to 1 year) $50 - Adult (1 Year +) $25 - Senior (7 Years +) $0 - FIV + There is an additional $25 fee for cats considered to be an "Exotic" (Siamese, Persian, etc...) If you are a senior (65 years or older) you can adopt any of our senior cats (7 years or older) for only $10! Please mention this special when applying. We also have a kitten special - adopt 2 available kittens (1 year & under) for $125 While we try to keep our animal listings up-to-date online, sometimes the age range may be labelled incorrectly. Please don't hesitate to contact us for the most up-to-date information on a particular cat.  Our cats are shown by appointment - we are a foster based rescue and so we don't have a location with set hours. If you are interested in adopting or would like to meet our cats, please fill out our adoption application online at www.safehousepets.org/info/adoption and a volunteer will contact you promptly.  March 12, 2025, 8:51 am
Photo of Pistachio

Pistachio

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Dalzell, IL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.If you're working for home or just playing it safe by practicing social distancing, now is a perfect time to bring a new furry family member into the fold. Email us any questions about any cats we have and we will be happy to provide any additional information you may need. If you are approved for adoption, we are now doing curbside adoptions in order to minimize contact. Pistachio is about 4 years old as of March, 2025. He and his sibling, Acorn, were adopted at 4 months old and are a bonded pair looking for a home together.  They were returned to us recently after their adopting father suffered an illness.  They are scared, yet very sweet without a bit of aggression despite all the changes.  We think that they will make a perfect addition to any home that can provide them a segregated space so their hearts can heal and they can become brave again.  Adopt them today.  Approved applications will be contacted with 48 hours of receipt of the app.  Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.All of our cats have been spayed or neutered, vaccinated, de-wormed, microchipped, and tested for FIV/FeLV. Our adoption fee structure is as follows:   $75 - Kittens/Young (Up to 1 year) $50 - Adult (1 Year +) $25 - Senior (7 Years +) $0 - FIV + There is an additional $25 fee for cats considered to be an "Exotic" (Siamese, Persian, etc...) If you are a senior (65 years or older) you can adopt any of our senior cats (7 years or older) for only $10! Please mention this special when applying. We also have a kitten special - adopt 2 available kittens (1 year & under) for $125 While we try to keep our animal listings up-to-date online, sometimes the age range may be labelled incorrectly. Please don't hesitate to contact us for the most up-to-date information on a particular cat.  Our cats are shown by appointment - we are a foster based rescue and so we don't have a location with set hours. If you are interested in adopting or would like to meet our cats, please fill out our adoption application online at www.safehousepets.org/info/adoption and a volunteer will contact you promptly.  March 12, 2025, 4:42 pm

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Ottawa Veterinary Hospital

1521 E. Highway 6, Ottawa, IL 61350

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Pet Project, Inc.

2676 E 2575 RD, Marseilles, IL 61341

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AFTLOA Pet Rescue, Inc. - IL

Oglesby, IL 61348

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Illinois Valley Animal Rescue

Industrial Drive., Lasalle, IL 61301

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Helping out Pets Everywhere(H.O.P.E)

Sheridan, IL 60551

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Safe House Animal Rescue League

Dalzell, IL 61320

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Grundy County Animal Control

310 E DuPont Road, Morris, IL 60450

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All Those Left Behind Animal Rescue, Inc.

Morris, IL 60450

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Just Animals Shelter

P.O. Box 275, Mazon, IL 60444

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Renko Rescue

Kendall County, PLANO, IL 60545

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