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My name is Indiana!

Posted over 2 months ago | Updated 4 hours ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Approve Application

3

Meet the Pet

4

Sign Adoption Contract

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Mediumhair
Color
Black (All)
Age
Young
Sex
Male
Pet ID
19623269
Hair Length
medium

My details

Alert icon Not good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.

Please contact MSt for more information about this pet.

Thanks for your interest in a pet from A.R.F.! If you see a pet here, they are still available for adoption and you should apply through our adoption application on our website at  https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application/  



Hi! My name is Indiana.  While I’m a young cat, I have lived through a lot of life to get to where I am now.  You see I lived in a hoarder home with many feline brothers and sisters.  Life in a hoarder home can be difficult.  Even though your person may love you, there isn’t enough time to give each cat the attention and affection they deserve.  I don’t know about you, but that was sort of a scary spot for me to be in. I am learning to appreciate the love my foster family shows me.  I’m still a little bit shy and timid. But, I’m all in once I get to know and trust you.  My foster Mom says I have come a long way.  I’m much more comfortable lying next to my people and letting them scratch and pet me.  I will even let my foster Mom pick me up for short periods of time.  I’ve also found that I love this tall thing called a scratching post. It’s so much fun!  And I can be quite entertained chasing and batting around all sorts of crinkly and soft balls.

 

The vet says I’m approximately one year old, am healthy, and able to be adopted. He also told me that my kidneys did not fully develop when I was young. You will notice I drink more water than the average cat, and  I will urinate more frequently as well.  I assure you my litter box behavior is impeccable and my foster Mom will tell you I’ve never had an accident.  The vet also recommends I eat a special diet geared towards my kidneys so they continue to function normally. 

 

My first year of life was filled with chaos and overcrowding. My dream home would be a calm and quiet adult home (please no children under 16).  If it sounds like we could be a match, I hope to meet you very soon!

Indiana  is micro-chipped, up to date on all vaccinations, neutered , and litter box trained. Indiana 's adoption fee is $135. If you are interested in meeting Indiana,   please fill out our  Online Application  today! Once your application has been approved, an ARF volunteer will be able to contact you to arrange a meeting.



Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.



 

Thank you for considering a rescue pet from A.R.F.-Animal Rescue Foundation! We are  based in Wheaton, IL and conduct adoption events in the DuPage County area. If you are interested in adopting one of our pets, please submit an adoption application at https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application/ 

Adoption appointments are scheduled based on the order of applications received, so submit your application early! Submitting an application does not commit you to any animal but does get you a head start with the adoption approval process. Due to a high volume of applications, we are often unable to respond to questions or schedule meetings until your application has been approved. More information about our adoption process can be found on our website here: https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/

As an all-volunteer, foster home-based organization, A.R.F. Animal Rescue Foundation does not have a facility where applicants can visit our animals. Please visit https://www.arf-il.org/events/ for a list of our upcoming adoption events. 

Thank you for choosing to adopt, not shop!



May 1, 2024, 6:20 pm
Rescue
A.R.F.-Animal Rescue Foundation

Contact info

Pet ID
19623269
Contact
Address
PO Box 4423, Wheaton, IL 60189

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Our application will ask for information about your household and vet, and previous pet experience. https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application

2.

Approve Application

Our application checkers will review the information you submitted. This step takes approximately 5 business days.

3.

Meet the Pet

You will be invited to meet with the pet, usually at one of our Saturday adoption events: https://www.arf-il.org/events/

4.

Sign Adoption Contract

We’ll walk you through the adoption paperwork and collect the adoption fee. Then your new best friend is yours!

Additional adoption info

If you are interested in adopting one of our pet you should complete an online application at www.arf-il.org. This does not commit you to adopting, but does allow the process to begin. You're welcome to send an inquiry, but fortunately our animals move quickly so the animal may be adopted by the time you inquire.

You will be screened to ensure that:

You understand the life long responsibility of adopting and caring for a pet.

All household members consent to the decision to adopt.

Adopting a pet will not result in a violation of your lease. If you live in an apartment, we do ask that you provide us with a copy of the lease or obtain a letter of approval from your landlord.

You are 18 years or older to adopt a pet from us.

The temperament of the animal you are interested in is conducive to your lifestyle and home environment.

Agree to our adoption fees*:
Dogs: $200
Kittens: 6 months and younger $150
Cats: Older than 6 months $110
Mama cats: $95

*Unless otherwise noted in pet listing or adoption contract.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

We conduct weekly adoption events throughout the western suburbs of Chicago. A list of our upcoming adoption events can be found here: https://www.arf-il.org/events/

If you are interested in an animal, we recommend you put in an adoption application prior to an event: https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application/

Many of our cats and kittens may be viewed and adopted from PetSmarts in Darien and Wheaton, Illinois.You can find more information about those friendly felines here: https://www.arf-il.org/pets/cats/darien-petsmart-adoption-center/ and here: https://www.arf-il.org/pets/cats/wheaton-petsmart-adoption-center/

More about this rescue

A.R.F.-ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATION is a non-profit humane society established 1985. We are volunteers dedicated to finding loving homes to the homeless, abandoned, and abused animals of our community. Animals waiting for adoption are housed in foster homes. We are licensed by the state of Illinois, we receive no government funding. Private and corporate donations, as well as adoption fees, keep ARF prepared to help animals in need. As of July 1999, ARF is now a 501c3 non-profit organization in the United States.