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Fortnight

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Poplar Grove, IL
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Name: FortnightBreed: DSHDOB: 4/17/2024Good with kids: YESGood with dogs: YESGood with cats: YESFoster location: Chicago, ILAdoption fee: $200 a kitten or $350 for a pair of kittens  Fun Bio: Fortnight is a very sweet boy.  He loves scratches around his ears and neck and climbs on us for cuddles.  When he sees us, he comes running or follows us around.  He's also very playful, especially with his brother So Long. If interested in a pet from us please fill out the adoption application that is located on our website.  We process applications in the order in which they are received.  We will likely not respond to interest emails regarding puppies and/or kittens, we get so many "interest" emails that we simply do not have the time to respond to each one.  We always recommend playtime, positive reinforcement training and a regular schedule for feeding times when bringing a new cat/kitten into your home. Adjustment takes time for both you and your new family member, so remember to be patient and enjoy this new and exciting time!Included in the adoption fee are age appropriate vaccinations, FeLV/FIV testing, deworming, spay or neuter surgery, and microchip. Anti-Declawing Policy:All cats and kittens will have a no declaw policy in their adoption contract with us!  Declawing is a series of bone amputations.  Declawing is more accurately described by the term de-knuckling and is not merely the removal of the claws, as the term “declawing” implies.  In humans, fingernails grow from the skin, but in animals that hunt prey, the claws grow from the bone; therefore, the last bone is amputates so the claw cannot re-grow.  Declawing is one of the most painful, routinely performed procedures in all of veterinary medicine.  Each toe of the cat is amputated at the first joint.  Declawing a cat is equivalent in a person to amputating the entire first knuckle of every finger.  Declawing is done strictly for the benefit of the owner.  There are NO benefits to the cat and NO good reasons to declaw. Declawing can lead to behavior changes.  A declawed cat has no way to defend itself and may resort to biting more often.  Due to pain, they may stop using the litterbox.  There are humane alternatives to declawing.  Cats can be trained to use scratching posts.  They should have their nails trimmed regularly.  There is double sided sticky tape that can be put on furniture to deter a cat from scratching there.  There are also nail caps called Soft Paws that are glued onto a cat's naile cat’s nails without harm. ##2032317##
We'll also keep you updated on Lucas's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucas

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Poplar Grove, IL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Name: LucasBreed: DSHDOB: 4/9/24Good with kids: YESGood with dogs: YESGood with cats: YESFoster location: Poplar Grove, ILAdoption fee: $200 a kitten or $350 for a pair of kittens  Fun Bio: Hi, I'm Lucas! I'm a sweet, playful, active, loving little girl who was rescued when I just a tiny bottle baby with my sister Davenport. I am great with kids, dogs, and other cats and ready for my forever home! If interested in a pet from us please fill out the adoption application that is located on our website.  We process applications in the order in which they are received.  We will likely not respond to interest emails regarding puppies and/or kittens, we get so many "interest" emails that we simply do not have the time to respond to each one.  We always recommend playtime, positive reinforcement training and a regular schedule for feeding times when bringing a new cat/kitten into your home. Adjustment takes time for both you and your new family member, so remember to be patient and enjoy this new and exciting time!Included in the adoption fee are age appropriate vaccinations, FeLV/FIV testing, deworming, spay or neuter surgery, and microchip. Anti-Declawing Policy:All cats and kittens will have a no declaw policy in their adoption contract with us!  Declawing is a series of bone amputations.  Declawing is more accurately described by the term de-knuckling and is not merely the removal of the claws, as the term “declawing” implies.  In humans, fingernails grow from the skin, but in animals that hunt prey, the claws grow from the bone; therefore, the last bone is amputates so the claw cannot re-grow.  Declawing is one of the most painful, routinely performed procedures in all of veterinary medicine.  Each toe of the cat is amputated at the first joint.  Declawing a cat is equivalent in a person to amputating the entire first knuckle of every finger.  Declawing is done strictly for the benefit of the owner.  There are NO benefits to the cat and NO good reasons to declaw. Declawing can lead to behavior changes.  A declawed cat has no way to defend itself and may resort to biting more often.  Due to pain, they may stop using the litterbox.  There are humane alternatives to declawing.  Cats can be trained to use scratching posts.  They should have their nails trimmed regularly.  There is double sided sticky tape that can be put on furniture to deter a cat from scratching there.  There are also nail caps called Soft Paws that are glued onto a cat's naile cat’s nails without harm. ##2039009##
We'll also keep you updated on Davenport's adoption status with email updates.
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Davenport

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Poplar Grove, IL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Name: DavenportBreed: DSHDOB: 4/9/24Good with kids: YESGood with dogs: YESGood with cats: YESFoster location: Poplar Grove, ILAdoption fee: $200 a kitten or $350 for a pair of kittens                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Fun Bio: Hi, I'm Davenport! I'm a sweet, playful, active, loving little girl who was rescued when I just a tiny bottle baby with my sister Lucas. I am great with kids, dogs, and other cats and ready for my forever home! If interested in a pet from us please fill out the adoption application that is located on our website.  We process applications in the order in which they are received.  We will likely not respond to interest emails regarding puppies and/or kittens, we get so many "interest" emails that we simply do not have the time to respond to each one.  We always recommend playtime, positive reinforcement training and a regular schedule for feeding times when bringing a new cat/kitten into your home. Adjustment takes time for both you and your new family member, so remember to be patient and enjoy this new and exciting time!Included in the adoption fee are age appropriate vaccinations, FeLV/FIV testing, deworming, spay or neuter surgery, and microchip. Anti-Declawing Policy:All cats and kittens will have a no declaw policy in their adoption contract with us!  Declawing is a series of bone amputations.  Declawing is more accurately described by the term de-knuckling and is not merely the removal of the claws, as the term “declawing” implies.  In humans, fingernails grow from the skin, but in animals that hunt prey, the claws grow from the bone; therefore, the last bone is amputates so the claw cannot re-grow.  Declawing is one of the most painful, routinely performed procedures in all of veterinary medicine.  Each toe of the cat is amputated at the first joint.  Declawing a cat is equivalent in a person to amputating the entire first knuckle of every finger.  Declawing is done strictly for the benefit of the owner.  There are NO benefits to the cat and NO good reasons to declaw. Declawing can lead to behavior changes.  A declawed cat has no way to defend itself and may resort to biting more often.  Due to pain, they may stop using the litterbox.  There are humane alternatives to declawing.  Cats can be trained to use scratching posts.  They should have their nails trimmed regularly.  There is double sided sticky tape that can be put on furniture to deter a cat from scratching there.  There are also nail caps called Soft Paws that are glued onto a cat's naile cat’s nails without harm. ##2039010##
We'll also keep you updated on Brownie's adoption status with email updates.
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Brownie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 7 mos
Poplar Grove, IL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Name: BrownieBreed: ShorthairDOB: 04/22/2022Good with kids: YesGood with dogs: YesGood with cats: YesFoster location: Poplar Grove, ILAdoption fee: $200 or a pair of kittens for $300Fun Bio: In the market for your very own house panther? I'm your guy! I'm Brownie! Yeah yeah, I know, I'm not brown. My siblings and I were all named after ice cream flavors and sadly, I'm the only one left. We were found outside as babies struggling to survive and brought to safety indoors. I am a fun dude, but can be a little "mischievious" as the humans say. (I prefer the term "ninja" personally.) I've been waiting for a long long time to find my forever home (as us black cats usually do) and am getting a little sad and impatient. I'm great with kids, dogs, and other cats! Do you have some windows I can watch the birds from? Toys I can play with? Boxes to lay in? A home to call mine forever? Apply to meet me today!If interested in a pet from us please fill out the adoption application that is located on our website.  We process applications in the order in which they are received.  We will likely not respond to interest emails regarding puppies and/or kittens, we get so many "interest" emails that we simply do not have the time to respond to each one.  We always recommend playtime, positive reinforcement training and a regular schedule for feeding times when bringing a new cat/kitten into your home. Adjustment takes time for both you and your new family member, so remember to be patient and enjoy this new and exciting time!Included in the adoption fee are age appropriate vaccinations, FeLV/FIV testing, deworming, spay or neuter surgery, and microchip.Anti-Declawing Policy:All cats and kittens will have a no declaw policy in their adoption contract with us!  Declawing is a series of bone amputations.  Declawing is more accurately described by the term de-knuckling and is not merely the removal of the claws, as the term “declawing” implies.  In humans, fingernails grow from the skin, but in animals that hunt prey, the claws grow from the bone; therefore, the last bone is amputates so the claw cannot re-grow.  Declawing is one of the most painful, routinely performed procedures in all of veterinary medicine.  Each toe of the cat is amputated at the first joint.  Declawing a cat is equivalent in a person to amputating the entire first knuckle of every finger. Declawing is done strictly for the benefit of the owner.  There are NO benefits to the cat and NO good reasons to declaw.Declawing can lead to behavior changes.  A declawed cat has no way to defend itself and may resort to biting more often.  Due to pain, they may stop using the litterbox. There are humane alternatives to declawing.  Cats can be trained to use scratching posts.  They should have their nails trimmed regularly.  There is double sided sticky tape that can be put on furniture to deter a cat from scratching there.  There are also nail caps called Soft Paws that are glued onto a cat’s nails without harm.  ##1430702##
We'll also keep you updated on Bingo's adoption status with email updates.
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Bingo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Poplar Grove, IL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Name:  BingoBreed: DSHDOB: 4/29/2024Good with kids: YESGood with dogs: YESGood with cats: YESFoster location: Chicago, ILAdoption fee: $200 a kitten or $350 for a pair of kittens  Fun Bio: Meet Bingo! This sweet little black panther is the entire package. Playful, friendly, sweet and cuddly! He loves to play with his foster siblings and gets along great with the big resident dog. This handsome boy is ready to go so apply to adopt him today! If interested in a pet from us please fill out the adoption application that is located on our website.  We process applications in the order in which they are received.  We will likely not respond to interest emails regarding puppies and/or kittens, we get so many "interest" emails that we simply do not have the time to respond to each one.  We always recommend playtime, positive reinforcement training and a regular schedule for feeding times when bringing a new cat/kitten into your home. Adjustment takes time for both you and your new family member, so remember to be patient and enjoy this new and exciting time!Included in the adoption fee are age appropriate vaccinations, FeLV/FIV testing, deworming, spay or neuter surgery, and microchip. Anti-Declawing Policy:All cats and kittens will have a no declaw policy in their adoption contract with us!  Declawing is a series of bone amputations.  Declawing is more accurately described by the term de-knuckling and is not merely the removal of the claws, as the term “declawing” implies.  In humans, fingernails grow from the skin, but in animals that hunt prey, the claws grow from the bone; therefore, the last bone is amputates so the claw cannot re-grow.  Declawing is one of the most painful, routinely performed procedures in all of veterinary medicine.  Each toe of the cat is amputated at the first joint.  Declawing a cat is equivalent in a person to amputating the entire first knuckle of every finger.  Declawing is done strictly for the benefit of the owner.  There are NO benefits to the cat and NO good reasons to declaw. Declawing can lead to behavior changes.  A declawed cat has no way to defend itself and may resort to biting more often.  Due to pain, they may stop using the litterbox.  There are humane alternatives to declawing.  Cats can be trained to use scratching posts.  They should have their nails trimmed regularly.  There is double sided sticky tape that can be put on furniture to deter a cat from scratching there.  There are also nail caps called Soft Paws that are glued onto a cat's naile cat’s nails without harm. ##2054917##
We'll also keep you updated on Mr. Moo's adoption status with email updates.
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Mr. Moo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Poplar Grove, IL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Name: Mr. MooBreed: DSHDOB: 5/23/2023Good with kids: YESGood with dogs: YESGood with cats: YESFoster location: Rockford, IL Adoption fee: $200 a kitten or $350 for a pair of kittens                                                       Fun Bio:  If interested in a pet from us please fill out the adoption application that is located on our website.  We process applications in the order in which they are received.  We will likely not respond to interest emails regarding puppies and/or kittens, we get so many "interest" emails that we simply do not have the time to respond to each one.  We always recommend playtime, positive reinforcement training and a regular schedule for feeding times when bringing a new cat/kitten into your home. Adjustment takes time for both you and your new family member, so remember to be patient and enjoy this new and exciting time!Included in the adoption fee are age appropriate vaccinations, FeLV/FIV testing, deworming, spay or neuter surgery, and microchip. Anti-Declawing Policy:All cats and kittens will have a no declaw policy in their adoption contract with us!  Declawing is a series of bone amputations.  Declawing is more accurately described by the term de-knuckling and is not merely the removal of the claws, as the term “declawing” implies.  In humans, fingernails grow from the skin, but in animals that hunt prey, the claws grow from the bone; therefore, the last bone is amputates so the claw cannot re-grow.  Declawing is one of the most painful, routinely performed procedures in all of veterinary medicine.  Each toe of the cat is amputated at the first joint.  Declawing a cat is equivalent in a person to amputating the entire first knuckle of every finger.  Declawing is done strictly for the benefit of the owner.  There are NO benefits to the cat and NO good reasons to declaw. Declawing can lead to behavior changes.  A declawed cat has no way to defend itself and may resort to biting more often.  Due to pain, they may stop using the litterbox.  There are humane alternatives to declawing.  Cats can be trained to use scratching posts.  They should have their nails trimmed regularly.  There is double sided sticky tape that can be put on furniture to deter a cat from scratching there.  There are also nail caps called Soft Paws that are glued onto a cat's naile cat’s nails without harm. ##2062201##

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8.1 miles

A Little R&R Animal Sanctuary - Poplar Grove

Poplar Grove, IL 61065

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8.4 miles

PAWS Humane Society

PO BOX 7722, Rockford, IL 61126

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9 miles

Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary, Inc.

111 N First St, Rockford, IL 61107

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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14.3 miles

The Barn on Baseline Animal Shelter/Adoption Center

16173 Baseline Rd, Genoa, IL 60135

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21.1 miles

Helping Paws Animal Shelter

2500 Harding, Woodstock, IL 60098

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22 miles

Animal House Shelter, Inc

13005 Ernesti Rd, Huntley, IL 60142

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22 miles

A Heart For Animals

P.O. Box 986, Huntley, IL 60142

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23.7 miles

TAILS Humane Society

2250 Barber Greene Road, DeKalb, IL 60115

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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26.8 miles

Assisi Animal Foundation

PO Box 143, Crystal Lake, IL 60039

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27 miles

McHenry County Animal Control

100 N. Virginia Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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