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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, 5 mos
Mattoon, IL
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Was in the back yard someone dumped

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Acorn -The Autumn Litter

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 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,
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.UPDATE 11/22/25: These babies are ready for adoption and Acorn may just be our favorite, but don't tell his siblings! He is th most outgoing, social sweetheart and so photogenic too  He's hard to resist!  The Autumn Litter of 3, plus mama are absolutely adorable and will soon be ready for their forever homes! Currently they are soaking up all the love and attention in their foster home, and loving all the family time, complete with kids, dogs, and another cat. They are sure to be the most well rounded kittens ever! Apply today to hold one for yourself, adoptions will take place late October! Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 26, 2025, 10:11 pm

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Morticia (The Addams Family Litter)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Mattoon, IL
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.The Addams Family Litter This adorable group are all so unique in their colorings, size, and quite the mix of personalities to match! Take your pick of this adorable group, you couldn’t go wrong; especially the boys who are so outgoing they cling to you! Their foster mom and kids have done a fabulous job socializing and adventuring with them and their adventurous personalities show it!   Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.December 15, 2025, 2:38 pm

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Wednesday (The Addams Family Litter)

Domestic Mediumhair

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,
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You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.The Addams Family Litter This adorable group are all so unique in their colorings, size, and quite the mix of personalities to match! Take your pick of this adorable group, you couldn’t go wrong; especially the boys who are so outgoing they cling to you! Their foster mom and kids have done a fabulous job socializing and adventuring with them and their adventurous personalities show it!   Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.December 15, 2025, 2:38 pm

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Pepper

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Effingham, IL
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Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Curious and clever, Whiskers loves to investigate everything and will follow you around for playtime and pets. Bottle-fed from 2 weeks old, he's wonderfully people-friendly and ready to charm you. Comes neutered, microchipped and with his first kitten vaccination. If interested in adoption, Apply at EffinghamAnimalRescue.com

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Zara

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
EFFINGHAM, IL
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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✨ Introducing the “Z Team”! ✨Five little kittens, all with names that start with Z, are ready to zig-zag their way into your heart!🐾 Zaylee, Zenda, Zadie, and Zara – our fabulous foursome of torbie sisters – are full of spunk, sweetness, and stripes. Each one has her own little flair but they all share the same talent for turning anything into a toy (including your shoelaces).🐾 Zeb – the dashing brother – is the only boy in the crew. With his ginger and white coat, he’s the perfect mix of playful and snuggly, and he’s not afraid to show his sisters how it’s done.This litter is currently growing up in a foster home, learning all the important kitten skills (like zoomies at 3 a.m. and purr therapy). They’ll be ready to meet their forever families once they turn 8 weeks old after September 5th.If you’re ready to add a little “zing” to your life, one of these Z-names might be your perfect match! 💕Apply to adopt at EffinghamCountyHumaneSociety.org

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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

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A Ferals Hope & Friends

Mattoon, IL 61938

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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 Animal Control

701 E Eiche, Effingham, IL 62401

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Effingham County Humane Society

12073 N. 1000th Rd, EFFINGHAM, IL 62401

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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