My name is Sunshine!

Posted 12 hours ago

Cared for by Safe House Animal Rescue League

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My basic info

Breed

Domestic Shorthair

Color

Orange or Red

Age

Kitten

Sex

Female

Pet ID

10793119-16-0529

Hair Length

–

My details

Purebred

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

Declawed

My story

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

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

If you're working for home or just playing it safe by practicing social distancing, now is a perfect time to bring a new furry family member into the fold. Email us any questions about any cats we have and we will be happy to provide any additional information you may need. If you are approved for adoption, we are now doing curbside adoptions in order to minimize contact.

Sunshine is about 9 1/2 years old as of February, 2026.

Decision making can be difficult. We have had Natalie and Sunshine back in our rescue for about a month now. Both have been examined at Ancare Veterinary Hospital , vaccinations updated, blood work (it was good!) and no need for dental. No further medical treatment is necessary for either of these 9 1/2 year old girls.

We have tried to start to work with Natalie outside her confinement area. While holding her, her cries of fear are heartbreaking. We expect no different from Sunshine in rescue.

We feel that it is time to move her and Sunshine to their proper FOREVER home if there is interest. One last move, one last transition versus trying to adapt to our busy rescue full of other cats and kittens and then another move to a home.

Right now Natalie and Sunshine need this:

1. A commitment to love and care forever

2. A safe, quiet place to continue to adapt and overcome fears.

3. Patience and understanding and lots of love

4. Time to oversee eating and the ability to be patient, hold the plate, coaxing and encouragement

5. Local adopter who can work closely with us as they transition into their new home with Safe House providing any necessary medical treatment for the first 90 days. We did this with Pistacchio, another boy who lost him home of many years, who struggled to eat. He is thriving now and we are so happy for him.

Setting aside all emotions of what we think should be, we do not find Natalie and Sunshine to be bonded. Natalie is very submissive Sunshine more dominant in her behaviors. Natalie is easily intimidated by Sunshine. They were separated after just a few days back into rescue when issues between them arose. While they could be adopted together, and would tolerate each other, they do not need to be adopted together.

Natalie and Sunshine were adopted as babies from our rescue. They left with their front claws and a promise not to declaw, yet both are now front declawed.

They are beautiful girls, so deserving of a real home and not a busy rescue. Serious inquiries can apply at www.safehousepets.org

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

All of our cats have been spayed or neutered, vaccinated, de-wormed, microchipped, and tested for FIV/FeLV. Our adoption fee structure is as follows:

$75 - Kittens/Young (Up to 1 year)
$50 - Adult (1 Year +)
$25 - Senior (7 Years +)
$0 - FIV +
There is an additional $25 fee for cats considered to be an "Exotic" (Siamese, Persian, etc...)
If you are a senior (65 years or older) you can adopt any of our senior cats (7 years or older) for only $10! Please mention this special when applying.
We also have a kitten special - adopt 2 available kittens (1 year & under) for $125

While we try to keep our animal listings up-to-date online, sometimes the age range may be labelled incorrectly. Please don't hesitate to contact us for the most up-to-date information on a particular cat. Our cats are shown by appointment - we are a foster based rescue and so we don't have a location with set hours.

If you are interested in adopting or would like to meet our cats, please fill out our adoption application online at www.safehousepets.org/info/adoption and a volunteer will contact you promptly.

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

Sunshine is about 9 1/2 years old as of February, 2026.

We have tried to start to work with Natalie outside her confinement area. While holding her, her cries of fear are heartbreaking. We expect no different from Sunshine in rescue.

Right now Natalie and Sunshine need this:

1. A commitment to love and care forever

2. A safe, quiet place to continue to adapt and overcome fears.

3. Patience and understanding and lots of love

4. Time to oversee eating and the ability to be patient, hold the plate, coaxing and encouragement

Natalie and Sunshine were adopted as babies from our rescue. They left with their front claws and a promise not to declaw, yet both are now front declawed.

They are beautiful girls, so deserving of a real home and not a busy rescue. Serious inquiries can apply at www.safehousepets.org

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

All of our cats have been spayed or neutered, vaccinated, de-wormed, microchipped, and tested for FIV/FeLV. Our adoption fee structure is as follows:

$75 - Kittens/Young (Up to 1 year)
$50 - Adult (1 Year +)
$25 - Senior (7 Years +)
$0 - FIV +
There is an additional $25 fee for cats considered to be an "Exotic" (Siamese, Persian, etc...)
If you are a senior (65 years or older) you can adopt any of our senior cats (7 years or older) for only $10! Please mention this special when applying.
We also have a kitten special - adopt 2 available kittens (1 year & under) for $125

If you are interested in adopting or would like to meet our cats, please fill out our adoption application online at www.safehousepets.org/info/adoption and a volunteer will contact you promptly.

Rescue

Safe House Animal Rescue League

Contact info

Pet ID

10793119-16-0529

Contact

—

Phone

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safehousepets@gmail.com

Website

http://www.safehousepets.org

Address

Dalzell, IL 61320

Donation

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Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

All of our cats have been spayed or neutered, vaccinated, de-wormed, microchipped, and tested for FIV/FeLV. Our adoption fee structure is as follows:

$75 - Kittens/Young (Up to 1 year)
$50 - Adult (1 Year +)
$25 - Senior (7 Years +)
$0 - FIV +

There is an additional $25 fee for cats considered to be an "Exotic" (Siamese, Persian, etc...)

If you are a senior (65 years or older) you can adopt any of our senior cats (7 years or older) for only $10! Please mention this special when applying.

While we try to keep our animal listings up-to-date online, sometimes the age range may be labelled incorrectly. Please don't hesitate to contact us for the most up-to-date information on a particular cat. Our cats are shown by appointment.

If you are interested in adopting or would like to meet our cats, please fill out our adoption application online at www.safehousepets.org/info/adoption and a volunteer will contact you promptly.

Adoption application

http://www.safehousepets.org/forms/form?verify=abc123&formid=4722

Go meet their pets

Safe House is based in Bureau County, IL. Our pets live in foster homes so pets are shown by appointment only, but our volunteers will meet you any time of day or night to introduce you to the pet of your dreams. We also partner with our local Petsmart for adoption events.

More about this rescue

For the homeless, abused, or neglected animals of the Illinois Valley area, Safe House is a beacon of hope, a place for second chances, a warm spot to rest tired heads, to heal wounds and start anew.

Safe House Animal Rescue League is a 501(c)3 (nonprofit) organization run exclusively by dedicated volunteers. We are implementing innovative and progressive life-saving programs throughout central Illinois that pave the way for No-Kill communities where no pets are killed simply for being homeless.

We focus on rescuing pets who are at the greatest risk of being killed in shelters or animal control facilities and have saved hundreds of lives through our adoption programs. Safe House is a foster home based rescue where all of our pets live in home environments with real families until they are adopted. This prepares them for a successful transition to your home and allows us to know each pet as an individual.

Please get involved and help us save more lives – volunteer, foster, donate.