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Domestic Shorthair kittens & cats in Joliet, Illinois

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Cheese

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs
Shorewood, IL
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Not good with kids, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Cheese is a 4-year-old female who is nervous around people. She loves her toys and treats. She enjoys napping in windows and bird-watching. She needs someone who is patient and understanding and can take the time to allow her to decompress and begin trusting you. Cheese does sometimes enjoy gentle pets, but prefers to be left alone.
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Rebel

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 10 mos
Shorewood, IL
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Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Rebel is a beautiful cat- white with patches of brown tabby. She is very sweet and loves to be pet but isn't fond of being picked up and held. Rebel knows her name, and if she isn't fast asleep, will give a chirp or come running when she hears it! She does get nervous during storms and has a spot in one of the hallways she stays tucked in during them. She also loves playing with her toys, especially anything on a string or with feathers. She'd make a wonderful addition to any loving home. Rebel would do best with more docile and calm cats. Rebel has been diagnosed with asthma. She takes a puff of her inhaler twice daily and does very well with it! She will need a family willing to continue this treatment.
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Ricky

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 8 mos
Shorewood, IL
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Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Ricky is a handsome 5 year old male who was returned to us when his owners could no longer care for him. He is very sweet and cuddly. He loves to be pet and carried around but he also loves to play with his toys, especially any toy on a string. Ricky is looking for a foster or foster to adopt home, as he has some medical needs (he’s currently on special urinary food). Ricky needs to be the only cat in the home and no children. He has met a few mellow dogs and did okay.Ricky’s adoption fee has been sponsored by a wonderful volunteer.
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Bronx

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 4 mos
Shorewood, IL
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Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Bronx is a handsome, 5 year old, brown tabby who came to us as a stray. He is very spunky and loves to be pet on his head or cheeks. He is the first to greet you when you walk in the room. He prefers a home without dogs or cats, and with plenty of wet food and windows to sit in. Bronx has plenty of character and is sure to keep you happy. When in a foster home he enjoyed curling up in their lap and taking a good nap. Bronx is FIV positive.
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Macaroni

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs
Shorewood, IL
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Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Macaroni is a beautiful 4-year-old female. She is shy with strangers but likes to be pet once she is familiar with you. She loves to play with the other cats and any toy on a string. Macaroni would do well in a home with other cats as she enjoys cuddling with them. She also enjoys helping staff wash dishes in the mornings, rubbing up against them on the counter. She has made lots of progress and we want to find her the perfect, patient people!
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Sienna

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 11 mos
Shorewood, IL
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Not good with kids, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Sienna is a beautiful 2.5 year old female. She was abandoned at the shelter and is now looking for her forever family. She can take a while to warm up but enjoys pets once she trusts you. She will let you know when she's had enough though. Sienna enjoys cuddling and playing with other cats and misses the company of her siblings. We'd love to find her a home with another friendly cat for her to love.

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Salsa

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Plainfield, IL
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Spayed or Neutered,
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Salsa is ready to find his forever home! He has officially been in SAYv care for longer than ANY OTHER ANIMAL! :( Do you like your salsa mild? Spicy? Somewhere in the middle? Well... Salsa is a mild salsa. Salsa is a quirky cat that loves to rub your legs when you're feeding him or greet you to say hello. He's a bit timid with fast movements but overall a great cat. Salsa isn't the biggest fan of human interaction unless it's on his terms but we think that would change in a home of his own with just one other kitty friend that wouldn't mind cuddling (he loves to cuddle with his foster siblings). He will occasionally hop onto the couch to say hi, rub your legs and meow at you for food, AND he will let you pick him up. He's treat and catnip CRAZY as his photos show. His favorite place is on the cat towers in his foster's sun room where he reminisces about his previous life. Salsa would do best in a home with another cat and with a patient owner who understands that trust is earned and that he asks for attention when he wants it. He has been introduced to dogs and does okay with them but we would say he doesn't really "like" them but will tolerate them. Salsa would love a home where he can lay on a cat tower and watch the birds, an adopter that will play with a laser pointer, give him tons of treats, catnip and feed him all the delicious yummy food he could want. He truly is a wonderful cat with some quirks. We know the right person is out there for this guy! To learn more or apply to adopt Salsa visit www.sayvanimals.org/adopt
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Jenny

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Plainfield, IL
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Introducing Jenny! Jenny is a very sweet, young kitty looking for her forever home. She raised three boys and she's ready to live her cat life with you. Jenny loves to play with all types of cat toys from wands to toy mice. She loves sunbathing in windows and reminiscing about her past days in the outside world. She sometimes will meow when a bird comes to a window that she's looking out of :) Jenny enjoys treats, shredded wet food and sleeping on or next to her human. Her routine at night is to perk up on the back on the couch, sun or no sun, and watch TV with her foster family. Jenny would do well as a single cat or with another friendly, easygoing cat. She is cat- and dog-friendly but prefers both to keep their space till she warms up to them and understands their intentions. She can occasionally be caught cuddling one of her foster cat or dog siblings. Jenny will be your shadow, talk to you and sometimes make you think she's going to trip you because she loves to rub against your legs for attention. If you want to add a friendly, sweet and affectionate kitty to your life, Jenny is the one! To learn more about Jenny and apply to adopt her, please visit sayvanimals.org/adopt (PLEASE NOTE: Despite what Petfinder, AdoptaPet and other aggregation services state, the first step in our process is to fill out an adoption application, not submit an inquiry through their online system. Thank you!)
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Dolly

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Plainfield, IL
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(when grown) -
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Spayed or Neutered,
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Meet sweet Dolly! Dolly is a charming domestic shorthair cat with a striking tabby coat adorned with the cutest white whiskers. Her emerald green eyes are sure to melt your heart. At first, Dolly can be a little reserved, but once she trusts you, she's a bundle of joy. Her playful and silly side comes to life, and she'll keep you entertained for hours. Dolly absolutely adores gazing out of windows, watching birds, and soaking in the sun. She's known for her acrobatic leaps and graceful pounces when playing with her favorite feather toys. Dolly may not be a typical "lap cat," but she'll happily cuddle up next to her human on the couch, providing comfort and companionship. She has a sweet and gentle nature, making her an ideal furry friend for those seeking a loyal and affectionate companion. Dolly was rescued from a local animal shelter, where she had a rocky start in life. With the love and care of her foster family, she has transformed into a delightful, loving cat. Now, she's looking for her forever home, where she can share her playful spirit and affection with a caring family who will appreciate her for the sweet and unique cat she is. Dolly would thrive in a home with patient and understanding owners who are willing to give her the time she needs to build trust. A family or individual looking for a devoted, playful, and loving companion would be a perfect match. She'll do best in a quiet and relaxed environment where she can enjoy her favorite activities, like watching the world outside and playing with her treasured cat toys. If you're ready to open your heart and home to a loving feline friend, consider giving Dolly a chance. She deserves a forever home where she can be cherished and continue to bring happiness to the lives of those lucky enough to call her their own. To apply to adopt Dolly visit www.sayvanimals.org/adopt
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Chicken

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Plainfield, IL
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(when grown) -
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Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Disclaimer: if you own chickens, this cat is not for you. (HAHA!) Chicken formally known as Marie was surrendered to a Michigan animal control as a farm cat that had a personal vendetta with the chickens. She liked to fight chickens and well, we know how that went. Marie, now nicknamed Chicken (loves chickens but not in the way one would hope) is enjoying her life kicking it inside and only getting in fights with her new toys. Chicken has big, beautiful amber eyes that are stunning next to her silky black coat. Chicken loves treats. She is highly treat and food driven. She loves toys, especially if they make noises or move on their own. She's a curious cat that loves to be around other cats and humans. She's also dog friendly but prefers they don't try to interact much with her. Her favorite past time is laying in cat towers near windows, reminiscing about her past life outside and basking in the sun. Chicken comes running as soon as she hears a can open and will talk your ear off till you give her food. If you don't watch your own food closely enough, especially chicken, she might try and steal it. This lovely lady is so sweet. She may take a few days to warm up in a new environment (she's not shy at all but change is scary) but after she'll snuggle near you on the couch or even your bed. She is fairly independent and is not a lap cat more like a lay next to you cat but she'll let you pet her for hours behind the ears while purring up a storm. Chicken would be fine in a home by herself but she does enjoy the company of other friendly kitties. She's obsessed with catnip, catnip toys, laser pointers, wands and especially balls and electronic cat toys. You could say she is a very playful yet lazy girl. Chicken is fully vetted and ready to make your home a brighter place. To get to know Chicken more and apply to adopt her visit www.sayvanimals.org/adopt
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Chickee

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Plainfield, IL
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(when grown) -
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Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Introducing Chickee, the sassy and beautiful calico girl! Chickee is a fun-loving young adult who is eagerly waiting to find her forever family. Chickee was rescued from the streets of Chicago, but she's more than ready to be your indoor best friend! She is a lover of food and will happily snuggle up to you for endless pets after you've been gone for a long day. Chickee enjoys playing with wand toys, mice toys, and laser pointers, but her favorite pastime is following you around and being your little shadow. She has a bit of a playful tendency with humans so she needs an experienced cat owner that understands these quirks and teaching Chickee that you're not a toy too. Chickee would love a home that can provide her with an outdoor catio or access to lots of windows! Chickee loves chatting with her humans and hopes to find a forever home where she can be the only companion. She's not a fan of other feline friends and we are not too sure about dogs, so she would thrive in a home where she can reign as the only queen of the castle. She does great as a solo cat and she even loves when you are gone for work all day. To apply to adopt Chickee visit www.sayvanimals.org/adopt

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Will County Humane Society

24109 W. Seil Road, Shorewood, IL 60404

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24109 W. Seil Road, Shorewood, IL 60404

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24109 W. Seil Road, Shorewood, IL 60404

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Will County Humane Society

24109 W. Seil Road, Shorewood, IL 60404

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Will County Humane Society

24109 W. Seil Road, Shorewood, IL 60404

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Will County Humane Society

24109 W. Seil Road, Shorewood, IL 60404

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

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3.2 miles

Will County Humane Society

24109 W. Seil Road, Shorewood, IL 60404

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

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3.2 miles

Will County Humane Society

24109 W. Seil Road, Shorewood, IL 60404

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3.2 miles

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24109 W. Seil Road, Shorewood, IL 60404

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3.2 miles

Will County Humane Society

24109 W. Seil Road, Shorewood, IL 60404

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

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