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Kittens and cats in Rockford, Illinois

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These adorable cats are available for adoption in Rockford, 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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Chewy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Rockford, IL
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Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Chewy is available for pre-adoption with release date of 8/1/26Please submit an application at pawshs.org and NOT a Petfinder inquiry as they may not be answered due to the volume of these inquiries received. Our adoption fees include the cost of spaying/neutering, vaccinations (including rabies for cats / dogs over 4 months of age), flea prevention, worming, FeLV/FIV testing, heartworm test for dogs over 1 yrs old, and microchipping. The location of our Adoption Center PAWS at 7282 N. Cherryvale Mall Drive . Check out all of our adoptable dogs, cats and kittens on our website at www.pawshs.org. You can also contact us on our hotline: 815/299-PAWS.

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Jack and Diane

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Rockford, IL
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Not good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Jack & Diane are two shy kittens found outside without a mother showing up...They need a gentle, quieter home with an attentive owner.Please submit an application at pawshs.org and NOT a Petfinder inquiry as they may not be answered due to the volume of these inquiries received. Our adoption fees include the cost of spaying/neutering, vaccinations (including rabies for cats / dogs over 4 months of age), flea prevention, worming, FeLV/FIV testing, heartworm test for dogs over 1 yrs old, and microchipping. The location of our Adoption Center PAWS at 7282 N. Cherryvale Mall Drive . Check out all of our adoptable dogs, cats and kittens on our website at www.pawshs.org. You can also contact us on our hotline: 815/299-PAWS.

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Jimi

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Rockford, IL
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Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
The babies were born in the rafters of a garage.Mom made a bed of wall insulation for them. Jimi is all black with a tip of white on his tail.Please submit an application at pawshs.org and NOT a Petfinder inquiry as they may not be answered due to the volume of these inquiries received. Our adoption fees include the cost of spaying/neutering, vaccinations (including rabies for cats / dogs over 4 months of age), flea prevention, worming, FeLV/FIV testing, heartworm test for dogs over 1 yrs old, and microchipping. The location of our Adoption Center PAWS at 7282 N. Cherryvale Mall Drive . Check out all of our adoptable dogs, cats and kittens on our website at www.pawshs.org. You can also contact us on our hotline: 815/299-PAWS.

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Carter and Clementine

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 yrs 3 mos
Rockford, IL
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Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Carter is one of 4 all white cats surrendered to PAWS from a home with too many pets. All are quite shy but gentle and will need a home that will give them the attention that they deserve.Please submit an application at pawshs.org and NOT a Petfinder inquiry as they may not be answered due to the volume of these inquiries received. Our adoption fees include the cost of spaying/neutering, vaccinations (including rabies for cats / dogs over 4 months of age), flea prevention, worming, FeLV/FIV testing, heartworm test for dogs over 1 yrs old, and microchipping. The location of our Adoption Center PAWS at 7282 N. Cherryvale Mall Drive . Check out all of our adoptable dogs, cats and kittens on our website at www.pawshs.org. You can also contact us on our hotline: 815/299-PAWS.

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Merlin

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 2 mos
Rockford, IL
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Not good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Merlin was originally found in a local backyard where he had been living. As a semi-feral cat, he has been slow to warm to people altho he is never aggressive. Merlin is great with other cats and needs an experienced cat-person who will give him the time he needs.Please submit an application at pawshs.org and NOT a Petfinder inquiry as they may not be answered due to the volume of these inquiries received. Our adoption fees include the cost of spaying/neutering, vaccinations (including rabies for cats / dogs over 4 months of age), flea prevention, worming, FeLV/FIV testing, heartworm test for dogs over 1 yrs old, and microchipping. The location of our Adoption Center PAWS at 7282 N. Cherryvale Mall Drive . Check out all of our adoptable dogs, cats and kittens on our website at www.pawshs.org. You can also contact us on our hotline: 815/299-PAWS.

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Jyn

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Rockford, IL
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Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Jyn would do best with one of her siblings or with another cat in the family.Please submit an application at pawshs.org and NOT a Petfinder inquiry as they may not be answered due to the volume of these inquiries received. Our adoption fees include the cost of spaying/neutering, vaccinations (including rabies for cats / dogs over 4 months of age), flea prevention, worming, FeLV/FIV testing, heartworm test for dogs over 1 yrs old, and microchipping. The location of our Adoption Center PAWS at 7282 N. Cherryvale Mall Drive . Check out all of our adoptable dogs, cats and kittens on our website at www.pawshs.org. You can also contact us on our hotline: 815/299-PAWS.

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Cat shelters and rescues in Rockford, Illinois

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

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Mending Hearts Rescue

Rockford, IL 61108

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Katie’s Lane Animal Rescue and Rehab

7681 Old River Road, Rockford, IL 61107

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PAWS Humane Society

7282 N Cherryvale Mall Drive, Rockford, IL 61112

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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C.A.R.E. for P.E.T.S.

Rockford, IL 61114

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Winnebago County Animal Services

4517 North Main Street, Rockford, IL 61103

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

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Chi-Paw Rescue, Inc.

2 Kay Ct, Lake in the hills, IL 61103

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Fresh Start Animal Rescue, Inc. - Belvidere Chapter

1237 Logan Avenue, Belvidere, IL 61008

Pet Types: cats, dogs, small animals

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Bertell Farms, NFP

Belvidere, IL 61008

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals, horses

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Second Chances Pet Rehab and Sanctuary -Northern IL

Belvidere, IL 61008

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A Little R&R Animal Sanctuary - Poplar Grove

Poplar Grove, IL 61065

Pet Types: cats, dogs, small animals

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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
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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