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Kittens and cats in Salem, Illinois

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Sugar and spice

Domestic Longhair

Female, Young
Farina, IL
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Good with kids, Good with cats,
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Two kittens are better than one…because every tiny criminal needs an accomplice. 🐾I’ve raised these two since stray mama dropped them off in my garage at just a couple days old and apparently decided child support wasn’t her thing. Now at 6 weeks old, they’re healthy, playful, snuggly, and completely convinced they own my house.One is sweet and quiet. The other believes gravity is optional. Both give kisses, love to sleep on your chest, adore my grandkids, and would make the perfect addition to a loving home.
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Onyx

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Mount Vernon, IL
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
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This sweet little boy needs a good home. My daughter found kittens from different litters and we didnt have the heart to turn our backs on them. Onyx is litter trained, eating soft and fry cat food and is about 2 months old. He does not meow loud and is good with dogs and other cats. He is a cuddle kitty so he likes human contact.
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Lil Grey

Russian Blue

Female, Young
Mount Vernon, IL
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Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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The cat was in my neighborhood. Very skinny and malnourished. After posting pictures on a neighborhood site, was informed she was a ferrel that a new family to the area tried to take in. They knew nothing of cat care, no vet care, assumed they thought she would hunt enough food.. She claimed my home, so the woman was good with surrendering her to me. I got her vet care, shots, spayed, topical worm and flea treatments. Her vet records will go with her. My cat does not like other cats. Lil Gray is the most aggressive of the two, and starts the fights. She is fine with the other cats that roam the neighborhood. She was also good with my granddaughter's lab mix that I watched one day. Laid together and napped. No issues between them at all. So will get along with a cat friendly dog. She does get a little aggressive in play. Does not scratch or bite me, but has a few other family members. Very picky as to who touches her. Is litter box trained, indoor/ outdoor cat. Loves the outdoors.
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Baby Sterling

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Louisville, 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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A Tiny Leopard is Looking for His Forever Home! At 5 weeks old, Baby Sterling is stealing hearts. With his silver-gray spots and stripes, this little guy looks like a miniature leopard—but his sweet personality is what truly makes him special.Sterling is the perfect mix of cuddly and mischievous. He loves being held, happily gives and receives kisses, and melts into your arms for snuggles. Then, in true kitten fashion, he transforms into a fearless little hunter—galloping at full speed, pouncing on imaginary prey, tumbling through playtime, and keeping me entertained with his antics.Sterling was found abandoned in a bush near a local bank. Today he is healthy, bathed, dewormed, and flea treated. He will be neutered on July 14, and up-to-date on his vaccines. His rehoming fee includes the cost of his neuter. Our county shelter is a kill shelter, so I am trying to find Sterling the safe, loving forever home he deserves. Willing to travel. Please, no declawing — it is painfully inhumane.
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Baby Woody

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Louisville, 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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This brown striped cutie with grey-blue eyes was found abandoned in a local ball park. He hid under the hood of a car and had to be rescued.Itty Bitty Woody is currently six weeks old (estimated birth - mid-April), healthy, bathed, dewormed, and flea treated. He loves to be held and loves play time.Woody will be neutered on July 14, and up-to-date on his vaccines. His rehoming fee includes the cost of his neuter.Our county shelter is a kill shelter, so I am trying to find Woody the safe, loving forever home he deserves. Willing to travel to meet adopter partway, if needed. Please, no declawing — it is painful and inhumane.If you’d like more photos or videos of Woody, please reach out to me. Serious, loving homes only. Thank you - Nicola
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Roller (DG)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Louisville, 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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Meet Roller (aka DG) — the Dollar General Surprise! Roller earned his name in an unexpected way — he was found sitting on a shelf inside a Dollar General store on October 18th. Skinny, wet, and sick, this kitty had fallen on hard times. I brought him home, and he’s been safe and thriving ever since. Roller does live up to his unusual name! He absolutely loves to roll at your feet. He’s also a smart cat, understands commands, and will happily follow you from room to room like your purring assistant. He can be a little shy when meeting new people, but give him a little time and he melts into hugs and kisses. He’s playful, too — feather toys are his favorite. Now 11 months young, Roller is healthy, dewormed, flea treated, neutered, and up-to-date on his vaccines. Our county shelter is a kill shelter, so I rehoming Roller myself. No declawing please, it's inhumane.Please contact me for more pics and videos on Roller. Thank you, Nicola, Clay County, Illinois

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Domestic Animals in a Safe Haven

4200 E. Nursery Rd, Centralia, IL 62801

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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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Jefferson County Animal Control

107 E Perkins, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864

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Fur a Good Paws

104 North Stanford Road, P.O. Box 294, Flora, IL 62839

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Fur A Good Paws - Pet Assistance League

Flora, IL 62839

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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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Clay County Animal Control and Shelter

14394 US-45, Louisville, IL 62858

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Bond County Humane Society

2510 S Elm Street, Greenville, IL 62246

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