Adopt

My name is Gourdy!

Posted 3 days ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Meet the Pet

4

Home Check

5

Sign Adoption Contract

6

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $200

This helps Wish Upon a Rescue with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Gray, Blue or Silver Tabby
Age
Kitten
Sex
Male
Pet ID
8d5b2c39-142f-47d0-bf32-ebc0b87a2ce5
Hair Length

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

It's been a long time since we have met a kitten as confident and adventurous as Gourdy! He walks into any situation with 4 paws forward, ready to take on the world. Gourdy is full of energy, sees furniture as his personal parkour gym, and can turn anything into a toy. But don't worry! Once he's done adventuring, he can't wait to get into your arms for a good long snuggle or sit on your shoulder like a parrot to accompany you on your day to day tasks. This kitten is no wallflower - he will come into your home like he owns it, and make the world his playground!

Gourdy was born with a neurological condition called Cerebellar Hypoplasia aka wobbly-cat syndrome, which means his brain development was affected by his mom coming in contact with a virus while pregnant. Gourdy and both of his siblings are all affected to different levels of severity. CH is not contagious, painful, or progressive and causes ataxic or uncoordinated movements. Gourdys case is incredibly mild - so mild if he didn't have both siblings affected, we may have never known and just assumed he was a bit uncoordinated. He has no limitations and needs no extra care.
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
8d5b2c39-142f-47d0-bf32-ebc0b87a2ce5
Contact
Phone
Address
Joliet, IL 60432

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Interview

3.

Meet the Pet

4.

Home Check

5.

Sign Adoption Contract

6.

Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Adoption Requirements
• Primary adopter must be at least 21 years old
• Must have a government issued ID
• All household members need to be in agreement with the adoption
• Have the time and resources required to properly care for your new pet
• Fill out application and complete an interview with an Adoption Counselor
• Make WISH personnel aware that the animal will be a gift
• If required for the specific animal, allow a home for introduction to the home, all family members, and any furry friends living in your residence
• Disclose to WISH if other animals in household are not spayed or neutered
• Live within an hour drive of our foster homes

Adoption Fees

Fees:
• Puppies under 1 year $400
• Dogs over 1 year old $300
• Senior dogs $100
• Special needs--Variable


Fees:
• Kittens under 8 months of age $150 each or $250 for pair
• Cats over 8 months $100
• Cats 8 years and up $50
• Special needs--Variable

We have legally approved contracts for both dogs and cats.

Go meet their pets

Scheduled meeting with potential adopters and Wish management team.

Monthly Adoption and Fundraising Events

More about this rescue

Wish Upon a Rescue is a non-profit Illinois based animal rescue focused on saving the lives of homeless animals while providing the community with extensive education, outreach, and support. We believe in going above and beyond the status quo of rescue and are committed to providing innovative care and support for our animals physical and emotional health. We believe that all animals deserve a second chance at life regardless of breed, age, or physical ability.

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