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Domestic Shorthair kittens & cats in Effingham, Illinois

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These Domestic Shorthairs are available in Effingham, Illinois.
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Bionic

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 7 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,
Story
Bionic is the sweetest boy with such a sad story. He was found after he had been shot. Luckily he survived after medical care. He did have to have his leg amputated. That does not stop him from being the loving cat that he is. He gets around just fine with 3 legs. He is also FIV positive so he will need a home with no cats or cats that are friendly. FIV is only transmitted through deep punctures.If you are looking for a sweet and loving guy Bionic is for you.Please fill out an application from our website.
We'll also keep you updated on Zara's adoption status with email updates.
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Zara

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 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,
Story
✨ Introducing the “Z Team”! ✨Five little kittens, all with names that start with Z, are ready to zig-zag their way into your heart!🐾 Zaylee, Zenda, Zadie, and Zara – our fabulous foursome of torbie sisters – are full of spunk, sweetness, and stripes. Each one has her own little flair but they all share the same talent for turning anything into a toy (including your shoelaces).🐾 Zeb – the dashing brother – is the only boy in the crew. With his ginger and white coat, he’s the perfect mix of playful and snuggly, and he’s not afraid to show his sisters how it’s done.This litter is currently growing up in a foster home, learning all the important kitten skills (like zoomies at 3 a.m. and purr therapy). They’ll be ready to meet their forever families once they turn 8 weeks old after September 5th.If you’re ready to add a little “zing” to your life, one of these Z-names might be your perfect match! 💕Apply to adopt at EffinghamCountyHumaneSociety.org
We'll also keep you updated on Pepper's adoption status with email updates.
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Pepper

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Effingham, IL
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(when grown) -
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Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Curious and clever, Whiskers loves to investigate everything and will follow you around for playtime and pets. Bottle-fed from 2 weeks old, he's wonderfully people-friendly and ready to charm you. Comes neutered, microchipped and with his first kitten vaccination. If interested in adoption, Apply at EffinghamAnimalRescue.com
We'll also keep you updated on [FREE] Ponyo & Nala's adoption status with email updates.
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[FREE] Ponyo & Nala

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Effingham, IL
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(when grown) -
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
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FREE KITTENS, take 1 or take both. Ponyo and Nala are stray kittens that I'vebeen fostering but desperately need to find them a home as they can't stay with me long-term. They are very friendly and curious, and always cuddle up to me in bed at night. Live in the Effingham area.
We'll also keep you updated on Santa Claws's adoption status with email updates.
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Santa Claws

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
EFFINGHAM, IL
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(when grown) -
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
🎅🎄 Meet Santa Claws🎄🎅If your holiday season could use a little extra sparkle, Santa Claws is ready to deliver. This 4–5 month old gray tabby is sweet, cuddly, and handled his photoshoot like a seasoned pro. Costumes, props, posing — he rolled with all of it, making every picture look like it belonged on a Christmas card.Santa Claws is a genuine little lovebug who enjoys being close, soaking up attention, and settling in for long snuggle sessions. He’s confident, cooperative, and has the kind of personality that makes it easy to picture him stretched out under your tree or snoozing beside you during a holiday movie marathon.If you’re hoping to bring home a kitten who’s equal parts charm and cuddle, Santa Claws would be more than happy to spend his first Christmas in a home of his own.📋Interested in adopting? Apply at effinghamcountyhumanesociety.org
We'll also keep you updated on Titan's adoption status with email updates.
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Titan

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
EFFINGHAM, IL
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Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
🌟 Meet Titan! 🌟Big, handsome, and oh-so-sweet—Titan is a gentle giant of a tabby who’s only about 1–2 years old. With his “sock paws” and his cuddly personality, this big boy is impossible not to love.Titan is FIV+ (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus), but don’t let that scare you! Cats with FIV can live long, happy, healthy lives—especially when they’re cared for indoors, given good nutrition, and receive regular vet checkups. FIV is only spread to other cats through deep bite wounds, so Titan can still safely live with friendly, non-aggressive feline companions.What really matters is who Titan is today: a sweet, affectionate young cat who’s ready to shower his future family with love.If you’ve been looking for a big-hearted boy who will fill your home with purrs and warmth, Titan is waiting for you! 💛🐾Apply to adopt at EffinghamCountyHumaneSociety.org

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We'll also keep you updated on Bionic's adoption status with email updates.
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Bionic

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 7 mos
EFFINGHAM, IL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Bionic is the sweetest boy with such a sad story. He was found after he had been shot. Luckily he survived after medical care. He did have to have his leg amputated. That does not stop him from being the loving cat that he is. He gets around just fine with 3 legs. He is also FIV positive so he will need a home with no cats or cats that are friendly. FIV is only transmitted through deep punctures.If you are looking for a sweet and loving guy Bionic is for you.Please fill out an application from our website.
We'll also keep you updated on Zara's adoption status with email updates.
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Zara

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
EFFINGHAM, IL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
✨ Introducing the “Z Team”! ✨Five little kittens, all with names that start with Z, are ready to zig-zag their way into your heart!🐾 Zaylee, Zenda, Zadie, and Zara – our fabulous foursome of torbie sisters – are full of spunk, sweetness, and stripes. Each one has her own little flair but they all share the same talent for turning anything into a toy (including your shoelaces).🐾 Zeb – the dashing brother – is the only boy in the crew. With his ginger and white coat, he’s the perfect mix of playful and snuggly, and he’s not afraid to show his sisters how it’s done.This litter is currently growing up in a foster home, learning all the important kitten skills (like zoomies at 3 a.m. and purr therapy). They’ll be ready to meet their forever families once they turn 8 weeks old after September 5th.If you’re ready to add a little “zing” to your life, one of these Z-names might be your perfect match! 💕Apply to adopt at EffinghamCountyHumaneSociety.org
We'll also keep you updated on Pepper's adoption status with email updates.
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Pepper

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Effingham, IL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Curious and clever, Whiskers loves to investigate everything and will follow you around for playtime and pets. Bottle-fed from 2 weeks old, he's wonderfully people-friendly and ready to charm you. Comes neutered, microchipped and with his first kitten vaccination. If interested in adoption, Apply at EffinghamAnimalRescue.com
We'll also keep you updated on [FREE] Ponyo & Nala's adoption status with email updates.
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[FREE] Ponyo & Nala

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Effingham, IL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
FREE KITTENS, take 1 or take both. Ponyo and Nala are stray kittens that I'vebeen fostering but desperately need to find them a home as they can't stay with me long-term. They are very friendly and curious, and always cuddle up to me in bed at night. Live in the Effingham area.
We'll also keep you updated on Santa Claws's adoption status with email updates.
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Santa Claws

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
EFFINGHAM, IL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
🎅🎄 Meet Santa Claws🎄🎅If your holiday season could use a little extra sparkle, Santa Claws is ready to deliver. This 4–5 month old gray tabby is sweet, cuddly, and handled his photoshoot like a seasoned pro. Costumes, props, posing — he rolled with all of it, making every picture look like it belonged on a Christmas card.Santa Claws is a genuine little lovebug who enjoys being close, soaking up attention, and settling in for long snuggle sessions. He’s confident, cooperative, and has the kind of personality that makes it easy to picture him stretched out under your tree or snoozing beside you during a holiday movie marathon.If you’re hoping to bring home a kitten who’s equal parts charm and cuddle, Santa Claws would be more than happy to spend his first Christmas in a home of his own.📋Interested in adopting? Apply at effinghamcountyhumanesociety.org
We'll also keep you updated on Titan's adoption status with email updates.
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Titan

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
EFFINGHAM, IL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
🌟 Meet Titan! 🌟Big, handsome, and oh-so-sweet—Titan is a gentle giant of a tabby who’s only about 1–2 years old. With his “sock paws” and his cuddly personality, this big boy is impossible not to love.Titan is FIV+ (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus), but don’t let that scare you! Cats with FIV can live long, happy, healthy lives—especially when they’re cared for indoors, given good nutrition, and receive regular vet checkups. FIV is only spread to other cats through deep bite wounds, so Titan can still safely live with friendly, non-aggressive feline companions.What really matters is who Titan is today: a sweet, affectionate young cat who’s ready to shower his future family with love.If you’ve been looking for a big-hearted boy who will fill your home with purrs and warmth, Titan is waiting for you! 💛🐾Apply to adopt at EffinghamCountyHumaneSociety.org

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We'll also keep you updated on Ash's adoption status with email updates.
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Ash

Abyssinian

Male, 1 mo
EFFINGHAM, IL
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(when grown) -
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
🎮✨ Meet Ash, Brock, and Misty — the Purr-fect Pokémon Trio! ✨🎮Straight from their very own little “Pallet Town,” these three sweet kittens are ready to start their next big adventure — finding forever homes. Named after the iconic Pokémon trio, Ash, Brock, and Misty are affectionate, playful, and full of charm. Whether you’re looking for a loyal partner, a cuddle champion, or a tiny troublemaker who keeps life interesting, this trio has someone for every kind of trainer.⚡ AshThe fearless leader of the group. Curious, confident, and always the first to explore a new toy or chase a moving shadow. Ash has that “I choose you” energy and will stick by your side like a true partner on a journey.🥦 BrockThe steady, dependable sweetheart. Brock is the calmest of the three and has a soft spot for cuddles and cozy naps. When he isn’t supervising the team like a responsible gym leader, he’s usually curled up in a warm lap, ready for snuggles.💧 MistySpunky, playful, and absolutely adorable. Misty has a splash of sass and a whole lot of sweetness. She loves interactive toys, feather wands, and showing the boys who’s really in charge. Under that bold spirit is a total cuddlebug.These kittens are affectionate, social, and ready for adventures that don’t involve battling but may involve chasing toy mice, climbing cat trees, and stealing your heart faster than a Quick Attack.If you’re ready to add a new team member (or two… or all three!) to your squad, Ash, Brock, and Misty are waiting to meet their very own Pokémon masters.📋 Interested in adopting? Fill out an application at effinghamcountyhumanesociety.org

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Effingham County Humane Society

12073 N. 1000th Rd, EFFINGHAM, IL 62401

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Effingham County Animal Control

701 E Eiche, Effingham, IL 62401

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EARS Effingham Animal Rescue Sanctuary

PO Box 1737, Effingham, IL 62401

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Genesis Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Charity Inc

PO Box 1985, Mattoon, IL 61938

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38.1 miles

Claws and Paws Animal Rescue Center

218 S West Street, Olney, IL 62450

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44.2 miles

Crawford County Humane Society

911 East Wilkin Street, Robinson, IL 62454

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Bond County Humane Society

2510 S Elm Street, Greenville, IL 62246

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