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Kittens and cats in Washington, Illinois

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Levi

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Washington, 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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Levi is one year and 3 days old. Very very friendly. Very playful. Very ditzy typical orange cat. I adopted him and his brother from Virginia Beach a year ago and they have grown up together. However, his brother is the more social of the two when it comes to a household of more than two cats. Levi does not get into fights with cats, not from his litter and he does not aim to intimidate however, there are more than two cats in the household. We hypothesized that he will misbehave due to territorial reasons, especially other males. As his owner, since he was a kitten at 8 weeks, I'm confident whoever adopts him will be very glad they did so. I would love to keep him, however I believe a better home is out there for him.
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Dottie

Calico

Female, Adult
East Peoria, IL
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
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Dottie is a sweet girl cat looking for a loving home. I recently inherited her when I moved into my new house, and while she is incredibly gentle and affectionate, she deserves more time and attention that I'm currently able to provide. She is very sweet, calm, and enjoys companionship. She previously lived with another cat and a dog. Shis is also declawed; this was done before I got her, but I mention it because she should not be around other rough animals or outdoors. I truly want her to find a safe, caring home where she can get the love and attention she deserves. Please reach out if you think you may be a good fit.
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Spooky

American Shorthair

Female, Adult
Peoria, IL
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Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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We found Spooky back in October of 2025 and she has been living in our basement since! She is a spunky lady, loud, and not scared to tell you how she feels. Very sweet and cuddly. Absolutely LOVES laps. She also likes playing with string toys in her car tunnel. DOES NOT get along with other cats! I'm not sure if it's just because of mine but they do not get along :( Hence why we need to rehome her.
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Ama

Domestic Longhair

Female, Adult
Peoria, IL
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Not good with kids, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
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Ama is a super-sweet 6-year-old cat with a big personality! We adopted her about 5 years ago from a foster rescue. She’s a great companion and loves to play and cuddle. She has the most beautiful black coat and yellow eyes. She loves people! She will snuggle with you on the couch, watch birds out the window, and hang out in the sun while you work. She’s an independent diva while also being a cuddly lap cat. She’s really a great girl!She’s gotten more stressed over the years in our home though, which is why we’ve made the difficult decision to find her a new home. We have three small kids, and while she’s never been aggressive towards them, she’s gotten very anxious over time and we believe she just needs a calmer environment that we can’t provide. Ama will make a great friend for someone with a quiet environment for her where she can get all the snuggles but feel in charge. If you’re looking for a playful cuddle-buddy, Ama’s your girl!
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Peaches

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Peoria, IL
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Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Peaches is approximately 3 and a half years old and has been spayed. She is up to date on all her vaccinations. She has been an indoor only cat and we have had her since she was 10 weeks old. We adopted her from a local family and have been the only owner since she was a kitten. One look at her, and you will see why she stands out and not just for her beautiful soft coat, which is the softest I have ever felt, but for her lively personality. She can be shy when meeting new people. If you are patient and allow her time to adjust, you will find she is incredibly friendly and loving. One thing to note is that Peaches has a single bad habit: she is attracted to chewing on adhesive labels, plastic and cords. Simple cord protectors have worked well. We hope to find someone who will cherish her as much as we do.
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Gizmo

Siamese

Male, Senior
Peoria, IL
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Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
We have had Gizmo for 8 years. He doesn't like kids or dogs. He has anxiety so he stress eats which causes him to throw up. He is an excellent cuddle bug!! He loves to sleep on a pillow above your head. He thinks he requires all of your attention!!! Lol. He does have 4 kinks in his tail which the lady that we got him from said he was born with them but his tail is super sensitive because of them. He is neutered and has never sprayed. It take a minute for him to get use to other cats but is not a fan of the canine breed. He does require a lot of reassurance and LOVE!!! He would be purrfect for an older couple or person without children or other pets, but can be with other cats. He may want to go outside but please don't. He has never been an out door animal. I just want him to have the loving home he deserves! Thanks! Rehoming fee is to reassure that he goes to the purrfect forever home.

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Peoria County Animal Protection Services

2600 NE Perry Avenue, Peoria, IL 61603

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TRAIN Team Rescuing Animals in Need

PO Box 3723, Peoria, IL 61612

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Pet Pack Rescue Initiative, NFP

8703 N University, Suite F, Peoria, IL 61615

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Pets for Seniors

3809 Sterling Ave., Suite 107, Peoria, IL 61615

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Grafelman Farms

Peoria, IL 61604

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T.A.P.S. No-Kill Animal Shelter

100 TAPS Lane, Pekin, IL 61554

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Tazewell County Animal Control

21314 Ilinois Route 9, Box 158, Tremont, IL 61568

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

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Foster Pet Outreach

Edwards, IL 61528

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SAMS Stray Animal Midway Shelter

328 S Pinkerton Rd, Hanna City, IL 61536

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The ARK Humane Society LTD

477 State Route 26, Lacon, IL 61540

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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