Kittens and Cats in Benton, IL

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These adorable cats are available for adoption in Benton, Illinois. To learn more about each adoptable cat, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.

Rosalee

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos

Herrin, IL

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Oh, Rosalee. 💙 Rosalee came to us alongside Nora and Rhett, two other kittens who also found their way to animal control alone, without their littermates. Animal control told us Rosalee had been found in a ditch and brought in by a concerned citizen. She was sick, frail, and understandably scared. We nursed her back to health and quickly learned something very important about Rosalee: she is a shy girl through and through. Rosalee usually prefers to keep about four feet between herself and people, and if you approach her too quickly, she will make a very polite exit. 😹 She even has the cutest little cringe when offered pets, which somehow only makes us love her more. We have known many cats like Rosalee over the years. Some take months, and some take years, before they begin seeking affection, lying beside their people, and truly relaxing into a home. They may never become cats who enjoy being picked up, and that is okay. If you are looking for an instant lap cat, Rosalee is probably not your girl. But if you understand that love can look different for every cat, she may be exactly the kind of special companion you are looking for. Rosalee absolutely loves playing with her Thistle Cat kitten friends, and wet food dinner is one of the highlights of her day. Because of her shy personality, we know there is a chance she may remain a forever Thistle Cat. But we also know there may be someone out there who will love her exactly as she is and give her all the time in the world to feel safe. Rosalee does not need to be changed. She just needs to be understood. 🐾💙

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Lucky

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos

Herrin, IL

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Lucky’s story starts with being left behind. 💙 Lucky and his littermates were put outside and abandoned when their previous owner moved away. Neighbors at the apartment complex kept an eye on them and tried to find help, but before a rescue could step in, Lucky suffered a serious injury to his leg. His finder and guardian angel rushed him to the veterinarian, where we learned that euthanasia was being considered because of the expected cost of treatment. Thistle Cat stepped in. Lucky’s leg was severely swollen, and X-rays revealed a small round object near what appeared to be a puncture wound. During exploratory surgery, the object was removed. It was a pellet. Lucky had been shot. We splinted his leg and started pain medication, anti-inflammatories, antibiotics, and routine laser therapy, hoping desperately that his leg would heal and an amputation could be avoided. For weeks, we treated and rewrapped his leg. Unfortunately, it did not improve. Lucky initially still had sensation in his paw, but eventually that sensation disappeared. At that point, amputation became the kindest option. And now? Lucky is quite possibly the cutest little tripod you will ever meet. 🐾 He has an incredibly unique little meow, a huge personality, and absolutely no idea that he is missing a leg. Lucky is a wild man who loves racing around and playing with the other Thistle Cat kittens. Lucky must be adopted into a home with another playful cat or dog or he can be adopted alongside another Thistle Cat. Tripod cats can live long, happy, active lives with remarkable mobility. However, Lucky must be an indoor cat or have only secure, supervised outdoor access, because having three legs can make it harder to escape predators and other dangers. If you’re looking for a hilarious, playful, resilient little guy with three legs, one very special voice, and enough personality for four cats, Lucky might be your boy. And you may want to hurry. These tripods have a funny way of stealing hearts and being adopted much faster than four legged cat friends. 💙🐱

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Kahvi

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult

Herrin, IL

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Looking for the perfect companion to snuggle up to at bedtime? Or a plus one for your trip to the bathroom? If so, Kahvi is your guy! He feels most at home sitting in someone’s lap, content to just spend time with you (though he does love spring toys if you have any to spare). Kahvi is a little over 2 years old, and was found wandering the streets with some allergy issues. He now takes medication to help with this, and he’s already grown his glossy hair back! Since becoming an indoor cat, we have discovered that he does not like to share the spotlight and does not do well in environments with other cats, but would adore having his very own human (or humans!) to call his own.

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Nora

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos

Herrin, IL

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

How can we even begin to put Nora into words? We lovingly describe her as aggressively affectionate. 😹💕 Nora will circle your lap, rub her face all over you, and purr so loudly that it turns into the cutest high-pitched rumbling meow. When she wants love, trust us, you’ll know! Like many Thistle Cats, Nora came to us from our local animal control facility on the very day she was scheduled to be euthanized. She had arrived there alone, so she was paired with two other single kittens around her age. Nora was incredibly sick with an upper respiratory infection when we took her in. After weeks of antibiotics, eye medication, lots of monitoring, and making sure she continued to eat, she finally started feeling better. And little by little, her confidence and huge personality came bursting through. Now there is absolutely no stopping her, or that adorable little voice she uses whenever she decides she needs something! Nora is playful, loving, social, and looking for a home with another playful cat or dog, or she can be adopted alongside another playful Thistle Cat kitten. If you’re looking for a cat who believes there is simply no such thing as too much affection, Nora might be your girl. 🐾💙

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Rhett

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos

Herrin, IL

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Rhett got his second chance just in time. 💙 We picked him up from our local animal control facility on the very day he was scheduled to be euthanized, simply because the shelter was overcrowded and he had a severe upper respiratory infection. He looked rough and felt even worse, but we got him through it. After treatment, patience, and lots of care, Rhett is now completely healthy, thriving, and very much enjoying life. At animal control, Rhett had been paired with two other single kittens around his age, Nora and Rosalee. We rescued all three, and they became their own little adopted family. They got sick together, healed together, and learned that life could actually be pretty fun together. Rhett is a handsome blonde ginger boy with plenty of personality. He loves to run at top speed, launch toys into the air like he’s training for something, and then curl up with his people for cuddles when he’s finally worn himself out. He is social, confident, and adjusts well to new Thistle Cats. We think he would likely do well with respectful kids and dogs too. Rhett needs a home with another playful cat or dog, or he can be adopted with another Thistle Cat at a discounted pair rate. If you’re considering two kittens, Nora or Rosalee would make especially sweet choices since they have already been through so much together. Contact us to meet Rhett and see if this speedy little ginger is your new best friend. 🐾💛

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Sloane

Domestic Shorthair Siamese

Female, 4 yrs 4 mos

Herrin, IL

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Sloane is an incredibly sensitive girl who has already been through more change than she ever deserved. 💙 She was found roaming alone in a local park and brought to animal control by a concerned citizen. Unfortunately, for many cats, animal control can become a race against time simply because shelters run out of space. When we took Sloane in, we were told she was male and originally named her Ruben. She was understandably reactive and overwhelmed, so we gave her plenty of space to decompress. Her scheduled neuter day came quickly, and that was when we discovered two surprises: Sloane was actually female, and she had already been spayed. Because there was no visible tattoo or obvious scar to indicate a previous spay, she underwent an unnecessary exploratory surgery before this was discovered. When she came home, she was shaken up and stopped eating. With time, patience, and very gentle affection, she slowly began to relax. After quarantine, we moved her from her cage into a quiet bedroom of her own with a window overlooking the garden. Even that positive change was difficult for her. She stopped eating again for several days while she adjusted. Sloane feels everything deeply. We believe she may be an older cat and possibly someone’s former pet. After about a month with Thistle Cat, she still prefers the safety of her bedroom and favorite window perch. She accepts gentle pets and enjoys attention. She will seek you out and asks for attention once she feels safe. We believe this beautiful blue-eyed girl could blossom into a loving, devoted companion in the right environment. Sloane needs a very quiet home without children and with few, if any, other animals. She may be especially well suited for an older adopter or someone who understands that trust does not always happen overnight. We will be very careful when choosing Sloane’s family because change is particularly difficult for her. She does not need someone who expects her to adjust on a schedule. She needs someone willing to let her feel safe first. If you think you could be that person for Sloane, we would love to hear from you. 🐾

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