Calico kittens & cats in Effingham, Illinois

Meet Kylie... the little calico princess with the softest meow!Don't let her shy first impression fool you. She'll happily accept hugs, pets, and a cozy spot beside you. She has the sweetest, tiniest meow that will melt your heart. She's not one to make a lot of noise!This beautiful little calico, with her peach, gray, and white patchwork coat, was heartbreakingly dumped in the countryside with her brothers in July. Thankfully, her days of wondering where her next meal or safe nap would come from are over. Now she's looking for a forever family.At 2½ months young, Kylie is healthy, spayed, vaccinated, bathed, dewormed, flea treated, and full of gentle kitten charm.Our county shelter is a kill shelter, so I am trying to find Kylie the safe, loving forever home she deserves. Willing to travel to meet adopter partway, if needed. Please, no declawing — it is painful and inhumane.If you’d like more photos of Kylie, please reach out to me. Serious, loving homes only. Thank you - Nicola

Some cats ask politely for attention. Moonstone believes affection is a full-contact sport.The second you sit down, she's already making her way over with gentle head boops, little nose nuzzles, and sweet kisses on your arm just to remind you that you're her favorite person. If you're looking for a cat that genuinely enjoys being with people, Moonstone is going to steal your heart in record time.She's one of those rare cats who seems to wake up every day deciding that everyone deserves a little extra love. Whether she's rubbing against your legs, asking for pets, or simply gazing up at you with those soft eyes, she has a way of making every interaction feel special.As if that wasn't enough, Moonstone has the cutest little wonky ear that gives her even more personality. It's impossible not to smile when you see her. It only adds to her charm.Moonstone recently finished raising her kittens, and she was an incredible mom. Now it's finally her turn to be the one who's spoiled, adored, and loved for the rest of her life.If you've been searching for an affectionate companion who wants to be part of everything you do, Moonstone is ready to fill your home with head boops, purrs, and endless love.Adoption Fee: $75Moonstone is spayed, FIV/FeLV tested, up to date vaccines, dewormed, on flea and tick prevention, and microchipped with lifetime registration through the Effingham County Humane Society. To apply visit our website at EffinghamCountyHumaneSociety.org

Meet Ziva!At around 18 weeks old, Ziva is spending her days in a foster home, where her foster family says she is every bit as sweet as she looks. She’s a snuggly little girl who loves affection and is more than happy to curl up with her people when it’s time to settle in.Being in a foster home has given Ziva the chance to experience everyday home life while she waits for a family of her own. She’s at such a fun age, still very much a kitten, but old enough that her sweet little personality is really starting to shine.Ziva’s adoption fee is $90. She will go home spayed, FIV/FeLV tested, up to date on age-appropriate vaccines, dewormed, treated with flea/tick prevention, and microchipped with her registration completed by us.If you’re looking for a sweet, affectionate kitten with plenty of snuggles to give, Ziva may be your girl.Apply to adopt at EffinghamCountyHumaneSociety.org. 🐾

Nutmeg is a beautiful dilute calico girl who looks like she was personally designed for fall.She is currently 6 weeks old and still has plenty of growing, playing, exploring, and kitten nonsense ahead of her. Nutmeg is part of our Toffee, Nutmeg & Crumble trio and will be looking for a family ready to watch her personality unfold as she grows.Nutmeg will be ready for adoption after October 14th, but applications are being accepted now for pre-approval.Her adoption fee includes spay, FIV/FeLV testing, age-appropriate vaccinations, dewormer, flea/tick prevention, and a microchip registered by the shelter.If a tiny dilute calico named Nutmeg sounds like exactly what your fall is missing, get that application in early!Her adoption fee is $90 or $150 if you also choose one of her siblings.