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Kittens and cats in Mattoon, Illinois

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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, 7 mos
Mattoon, IL
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Was in the back yard someone dumped
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Boots

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Mattoon, IL
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Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
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Boots is so sweet and loving ,he is used to being handled,he has been inside his whole life with other cats and kittens, he was born Sept 15th of 2025.
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Vinny

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
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.Vinny, at barely a year old, has four adorable white boots, and an even bigger heart. He was sadly left behind when his owners moved, but he’s still incredibly friendly, gentle, and ready to love again. Vinny loves to curl up for cozy naps and be near people. He’s young, playful, and the perfect mix of fun and snuggly. He is very submissive to other cats and dogs, would fit in beautifully in nearly any family!    Visit Vinny at our kitty condo at Fetchers-Charleston during normal business hours! Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.March 3, 2026, 2:04 pm
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Daphne

Tabby

Female, Adult
Neoga, IL
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Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Daphne needs a home without other pets. She has not been socialized as a young kitten so as to not be anxious and scared around other cats, dogs, or children. She is sweet and loves pets when it is her idea. She does not like to be picked up. I believe this is because she was not socialized to being handled as a young kitten. She loves to interact in play mode with her human by chasing a stringed toy or a laser light. Daphne wants to be the only cat and would prefer a home without dogs too. She will urinate and/or poop outside the litter box if stressed. This behavior will extend to marking an area that she can detect as occupied by a previous cat. She is 3 years old and needs a home that is free of other pets and odors so that she may fully relax without stress and stress behaviors.
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Sunset( make) gem ( female)

American Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Shelbyville, IL
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Good with kids, Good with cats, House-trained,
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Sunset is around months old- male , gem is about 3yrs old female. There one more female kitten that is the same age as stripes that looks exactly like gem that's needs rehomed as well. Their indoor cats, litter trained, very friendly and waiting for their new forever home. If you're interested contact me. Serious inquiries only please.
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Wyatt the Wizard

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 2 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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Meet Wyatt the Wizard ✨Step a little closer… you’re going to want to see this magic up close.Wyatt the Wizard is a stunning young cat with spellbinding emerald-green eyes and the coziest coat imaginable, swirled in warm browns, chocolates, and caramels like something straight out of an enchanted forest. One look at him and you understand exactly how he earned the “Wizard” title. Those eyes don’t just look at you, they hold you.Wyatt’s name comes from the young man who found him and changed his story. During our recent snowstorm, Wyatt was discovered tucked inside insulation beneath a home, doing everything he could to survive the brutal cold. Thanks to that act of kindness, this sweet boy is now safe, warm, and ready for a much happier chapter.Estimated to be just under a year old, Wyatt is gentle, affectionate, and easy to love. He has a calm, kind presence and a softness that makes him feel like the perfect companion for quiet evenings and cozy days. No tricks here, just genuine sweetness and a little everyday magic.✨ Adoption Fee: $75This includes his neuter, vaccines, FIV/FeLV testing (negative), flea and tick prevention, and a microchip that we register for you.If you’re ready to welcome a little magic into your life, Wyatt the Wizard is accepting applications now.Apply at EffinghamCountyHumaneSociety.org 🪄🖤

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Cat shelters and rescues in Mattoon, Illinois

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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

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Shelby County Animal Control Facility

120 S Morgan, Shelbyville, IL 62565

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Shelby Humane Society, Inc.

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

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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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