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These adorable cats are available for adoption in Mount Vernon, Illinois. To learn more about each adoptable cat, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
We'll also keep you updated on Munchkin's adoption status with email updates.
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Munchkin

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Mount Vernon, IL
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Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
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Munchkin is an incredibly affectionate cat with an adorably unique personality. We brought her in with her 2 brothers in 2020 with the hope to adopt them all out but she ended up going with my mother while her brothers found new homes. She loves people and dogs but tends to get stressed by other cats. In the last few months, I unfortunately got laid off from my job right after making the decision to separate from my partner resulting in my needing to move back home. I have two already bonded cats, one of which does not get along with Munchkin. We also will be needing to move out of state by middle of 2026 and almost every place we could rent from will only allow 2 cats. With all of these factors in mind, my mother and I agreed that Munchkin should be the one rehomed since the other cat is bonded to my elderly senior cat, who we don't want to stress further than necessary. She is honestly a truly great cat who deserves a home where she can be prioritized and live peacefully.

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DOJA

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
DuQuoin, IL
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Spayed or Neutered,
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Doja was recently returned to us after being with a family for 3 years.  She's a sweet cat who would prefer to be an only cat; but can live in a home with other cats as long as she has space she can be alone in .   February 1, 2025, 5:32 pm

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Pepper

American Shorthair

Male, Adult
DuQuoin, IL
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Good with kids, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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November 3, 2024, 3:56 pm

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SALEM

Domestic Shorthair

Female Young
DuQuoin, IL
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Salem is a young very relaxed cat.  His brother is Binx, they can be adopted seperately.  November 16, 2025, 4:32 pm

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JADE

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
DuQuoin, IL
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Jade is a young female ready and waiting to find her furever home, could it be with you? October 5, 2025, 1:57 pm

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PAULY

Domestic Shorthair

Female Young
DuQuoin, IL
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Good with kids, Good with dogs,
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Pauly is the cutest, funniest little guy you'll ever meet!   He's got short little legs and a whole lot of personality! November 16, 2025, 3:03 pm

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Cat shelters and rescues in Mount Vernon, Illinois

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

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Jefferson County Animal Control

107 E Perkins, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Centralia Humane Society

P.O. Box 124, Centralia, IL 62801

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Centralia Humane Society

1890 Shattuc Road, Centralia, IL 62801

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Domestic Animals in a Safe Haven

4200 E. Nursery Rd, Centralia, IL 62801

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Animal Rescue of Southern Illinois

24459 State Route 177, Nashville, IL 62263

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Washington County IL Animal Control

17990 Richview Road, Nashville, IL 62263

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Perry County Humane Society

8365 State Route 14, DuQuoin, IL 62832

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Ginnys Kennel

Route 5 Box 277, McLeabsboro, IL 62859

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A.R.K.

805 S. Jackson St., McLeansboro, IL 62859

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Wayne County Humane Society

518 SE 4th Street, Fairfield, IL 62837

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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