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These adorable cats are available for adoption in Mattoon, 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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Rose

Calico

Female, 9 mos
Mattoon, IL
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Story
Was in the back yard someone dumped

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Meeka

American Shorthair

Female, Adult
Mattoon, IL
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Good with kids, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meeka is a frisky miss who loves to talk, play with her dirty little ball, and go out on her harness. She loves pets. She’ll let you pick her up, but she’ll protest with grumbles, which are pretty nonthreatening and adorable. She has a big purr and a lot of confidence. She was born in February of 2019, so she is currently seven. Very healthy. Beautiful, soft coat. Recently, Meeka’s owner died, and she’s been left without a home. She has played at our house with other cats and children and gotten along fine with both. But, I don’t think she has ever met a dog. We would actually love to keep her. Her personality is so big and fun. She really brightens your day. But, we already have four cats, and that in itself is too many. She is free to a good home! We just want her to have a great life. She deserves it. She’s such a sweetheart.

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Spot

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Mattoon, IL
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House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
We rescued this cat last summer. We got him when he was 4 - 5 weeks old. He is almost a year old. He had a rough eye infection when we took him. We took him to our vet and got him cured. Spot is a very active young cat who loves to play. He has always been an indoor cat. Don't know if he would be good for young children as he plays vigorously. Spot has all his shots, is nuetered, and was litter trained in less than 24 hours. Never an accident. Our problem is we have a 10 year old Shih Tzu with her own health issues. Spot really wants to play and wrestle with her, like he would another cat. Spot is just more than we can cope with at our ages. I really like Spot and would keep him if we thought we could make it work. But it's been almost a year and it's just not working. Please help us. --Vaughn & Nancy Page (xxx) xxx-xxxx

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The Cheese Litter

Domestic Longhair

Female Kitten
Mattoon, IL
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.More info coming soon on The Cheese Litter!Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.May 25, 2026, 2:37 pm

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Nala

Tabby

Female, Adult
Mattoon, IL
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Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,
Story
Nala is a will be 4 years in May. I got her from a friend. She is shy but sweet. She will cuddle when she wants to. She free feeds and has for the past 4 years. She is used to being the only animal in a home. She will hide if another animal is around.

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The T Litter - Tony

Domestic Longhair

Male, Kitten
Mattoon, IL
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Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet The T Litter - Tulip (Dilute Cali), Timmy (buff), Tilly (gray), Tony (gray)! They truly are too cute for words! Bonus that they are all as sweet and loving as they are adorable! They will be ready for adoption towards the end of May, don't miss out on one (or two) of these darlings! See our website for adoption details and application.  Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.May 25, 2026, 2:37 pm

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Cat shelters and rescues in Mattoon, Illinois

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for cats in Mattoon, Illinois. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

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Coles County Animal Shelter

6818 North County Road 1120 East., Charleston, IL 61938

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals, small animals

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Genesis Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Charity Inc

PO Box 1985, Mattoon, IL 61938

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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A Ferals Hope & Friends

Mattoon, IL 61938

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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The Animal House71207

701 E Buckner, Tuscola, IL 61953

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Douglas County Animal Control

1007 E South Central, PO Box 192, Tuscola, IL 61953

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Shelby County Animal Control Facility

120 S Morgan, Shelbyville, IL 62565

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Shelby Humane Society, Inc.

1309 W. S. 7th, Shelbyville, IL 62565

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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EARS Effingham Animal Rescue Sanctuary

PO Box 1737, Effingham, IL 62401

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Effingham County Humane Society

12073 N. 1000th Rd, EFFINGHAM, IL 62401

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Effingham County Animal Control

701 E Eiche, Effingham, IL 62401

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Abyssinian American Bobtail American Curl American Shorthair American Wirehair Balinese Bengal Birman Bombay British Shorthair Burmese
Calico Chartreux Colorpoint Shorthair Cornish Rex Cymric Devon Rex Domestic Longhair Domestic Mediumhair Domestic Shorthair
Egyptian Mau European Burmese Exotic Havana Brown Himalayan
Japanese Bobtail Javanese Korat
LaPerm Maine Coon Manx Munchkin
Nebelung Norwegian Forest Cat Ocicat Oriental
Persian Pixiebob Polydactyl/Hemingway RagaMuffin Ragdoll Russian Blue
Scottish Fold Selkirk Rex Siamese Siberian Singapura Snowshoe Somali Sphynx Tabby Tonkinese Turkish Angora Turkish Van