Adopt

My name is Squash!

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
0cbdf76c-3e36-4656-a766-fd1a7207a298
Hair Length

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained
Checkmark in teal circle Has special needs

My story

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

"How did THIS...turn into THIS!?!" - ask us for the OG baby squash photo to see how absolutely perfect this meme would be to describe his short little life. Squash is a lot of things, but above all, he is the strongest, most tenacious, most incredible kitten with a motivation to live the happiest most independent life he can. The only reason this kitten survived infancy, was his will to live. While Baby Squash does every thing a little different from all other kittens, the spectacular part is that he DOES all the things other kittens do! He can use a litterbox, eat, play, move all over, crawl in your lap, purr, snuggle, and worm his way into your heart. The list of things baby squash can't do is significantly smaller - primarily walk. Don't tell him though, because he has no idea he is any different than any other cat!

Baby Squash would thrive in a home with other cats to play and snuggle with. He ideally needs a home where there is an area of soft carpet flooring for him to call his own. Squash doesn't need a whole house, just a large room (bedroom/living room/floor) will do! He enjoys all sorts of different toys, especially tents and sparkly toys, just as much as he enjoys being snuggled like a baby in your arms for a nap or maybe a movie night on the couch.

Baby Squash 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. Squash 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.
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
0cbdf76c-3e36-4656-a766-fd1a7207a298
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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