Kittens and Cats in Gurnee, IL

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

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Donut

American Shorthair

Male, Young

Waukegan, IL

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Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained,

Story

He was taken away from his mom at a young age never grew is smaller then other cats have a lot of needs and is verry much a velcro cat

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Blue

Domestic Longhair

Male, Adult

Waukegan, IL

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Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained,

Story

Meet Blue! 🩵 Blue is a charming mix of sweet and grumpy who’s ready to steal your heart. He’s bilingual — he understands both Spanish and English — and he’s as smart as he is handsome. Blue loves lounging on cozy couches, squeezing into boxes, and hanging out with small dogs who respect his space. He enjoys affection, but on his own terms — the best cuddles come when he decides it’s time. If you’re looking for a laid-back companion with personality, Blue is your guy.

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Mocha

Tabby

Male, Young

Waukegan, IL

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Good with kids, Good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Mocha is a make mixed breed between tabby and Maine coon who is a little over 1 years old , I got him from a friend when he was just a kitten at 3 months, he has had his dewormer shots and rabies earlier in the year of 2025 and he is litter box trained .he is a very sweet cat he loves to run around and play he loves cuddles and rubs and is very social and always so curious about everyone and everything so a household with another cat would be great for him.

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Milo

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young

Wadsworth, IL

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Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,

Story

We have had Milo for about 3 years she is extremely loving but we had a child and we also have 2 other cats and 2 dogs she gets along with them fine no aggression but unfortunately with our 3 kids we seem to have too much on our plates and would love for her to go to a loving home with someone who has a bit more time to spend with her.

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Daisy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 yrs 4 mos

Grayslake, IL

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Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Daisy (about 9 years old as of March, 2025) is a female black and white shorthaired cat. Daisy was born to a feral mother cat who had literally been dumping her kittens at one of our caretakers' house for years. They finally caught her but she was about to give birth, so these lucky kittens have been inside their whole lives. Daisy is a very vocal kitty who likes to meow about things as she goes through her day and will sometimes call out to figure out where people are if she wanders off alone expecting someone to call back to her or come find her. That sounds awfully needy but she is actually the most independent kitty from her litter. She is sweet and affectionate but doesn't want to cuddle until she is done playing and doesn't feel the need to be on top of someone smothering them every time she gets a few pets. That said, when she is in full cuddle mode she loves serious, firm pets so strong they pull the skin around her eyes back and exaggerate her already naturally silly long skinny face. She is very energetic and alert which can make her seem jumpy or skittish, but it's really just her goofy, playful nature showing. She does well with older kids and mostly gets along okay with most of the other cats in her foster home, but has had conflicts with a few of them and mostly keeps to herself so she might prefer living with only the one cat she always gets along with- her sister Primrose. We're hoping we can find a family willing to take them both, as the last time we tried to separate them they both were miserable. She hasn't ever lived with a dog and with her more sensitive nature and at her age she would probably be overwhelmed

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John

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 2 mos

Grayslake, IL

Size

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Details

Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

John (~DOB 9/2020, male, black DSH) John was a kitten found in Waukegan behind a nursing home with his siblings. They were being fed a diet that mostly consisted of French fries. They were caught at about 3 months old and took a bit of time to warm up to humans while they also started getting healthier. John and his sister Chrissy were won over with a lot of chicken baby food. John took a little longer than his sister Chrissy to socialize to humans, but now he is doing absolutely wonderful in his foster home. He can even be picked up and held for short periods of time. He is fairly vocal, especially at meal times, and can get a bit sassy then as well. He sometimes nips his foster mom’s leg in passing, but never hard. He has learned to like to be petted on his head and back, even all the way down his tail. But pet him for too long or try to get his belly and he will swat you (claws retracted) like “what do you think you’re doing?!” He sometimes grabs at legs as they pass by, but this seems to be more playful energy. He is also becoming a morning bathroom buddy! He enjoys chasing balls in tracks and cat dancers. He likes climbing cat towers, sleeping on the back of couches, and staring out windows. He sometimes comes when he is called and fingers are rubbed together. He enjoys the company of other cats, and we encourage an adopter who has cats in their home to ease his transition. We do not think he would be good in a loud home or one with young children or dogs. His transition will likely take time, but a good way to earn his trust is with food, especially chicken baby food!

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