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My name is Emily Pickles!

Posted over 2 months ago

Adoption process
1

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

2

Submit Application

3

Home Check

4

Sign Adoption Contract

My basic info

Breed
Turkish Van
Color
Black & White or Tuxedo
Age
Adult
Sex
Female
Pet ID
21885033-25-0044
Hair Length
short

My details

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

My story

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

Hello... I'm Emily Pickles, and I need to tell you something important right from the start.
My world turned upside down when my beloved human passed away. I found myself living in a dog crate, scared and angry at everything, not understanding why my safe life had disappeared. I was so frightened that I hissed and growled at anyone who came near - it was the only way I knew how to protect myself when I felt so vulnerable.
You see, I'm front declawed, which means I can't defend myself the way other cats can. When you've lost your claws and then lost your whole world, everything feels dangerous. But my foster family has been incredibly patient with me, and slowly - so very slowly - I'm remembering that humans can be trustworthy.
Here's what's changed: I have discovered the absolute magic of Temptations treats. When those crinkly packages come out, something in me relaxes. I've even learned to let my foster human pet my head while I eat them, and sometimes... sometimes I surprise myself with a little purr. It feels good to purr again.
I'm much calmer now than when I first arrived. I have my special chair - MY chair - and I love my food routines. These predictable comforts help me feel secure. But I need you to know that I'm still learning to trust. I decide when I want affection, and sudden movements still frighten me. Some days I'm ready for gentle pets, other days I need my space, and that's just how I am right now.
I'm looking for someone who understands that healing from trauma takes time - maybe months, maybe longer. Someone who won't rush me or take my cautious moments personally. Someone who sees my progress in small victories: the day I purr during treats, the evening I don't run when you move slowly around my chair, the moment I choose to sit near you instead of hiding.
If you're the kind of person who believes that earning a traumatized cat's trust is one of life's most meaningful achievements, and you have the patience to let me set the pace, I might just be your girl.
Learning to trust again, one treat at a time,
Emily Pickles ?
P.S. Did I mention I really love those Temptations treats? They're basically magic for building trust.

September 17, 2025, 12:01 am
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
21885033-25-0044
Contact
Svetlana Subotic
Phone
Address
Lyons, IL 60534

Their adoption process

1.

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Fill Let Us Match you and we will send you a few cats that would be the best fit for your family. This is optional. You can browse cats .

2.

Submit Application

Fill the Survey. This is the time to ask questions and make sure we both feel comfortable working together.

3.

Home Check

We bring the cat to you for a visit. You can start the adoption. If you choose to, we will sign the temp contract and collect the adoption.

4.

Sign Adoption Contract

We give you 4-6 weeks to make sure its the perfect fit! Then we send you the contract to sign.

Additional adoption info

All are cats are spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccines and have a microchip implanted. We require an adoption application, telephone interview and home visit. There is 4-6 weeks period of acclimatization and if all works well we finalize adoption and sign adoption contract
We ask for $95 for adult cats and $125 for kittens

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

All meetings are by appointment. We can bring cats to your place or you can meet them at fosters home.
We often do adoption events with other groups or on our own.

More about this rescue

Our focus is on shy cats and semi feral and feral cats. Our volunteers work hard to socialize and rehabilitate cats that went through some type of traumatic experience, such as being left outside, getting lost or being abused.

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