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Domestic Shorthair kittens & cats in Pekin, Illinois

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These Domestic Shorthairs are available in Pekin, Illinois.
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Meowly Cyrus

Domestic Shorthair Domestic Shorthair

Female, adult
Pekin, IL
Size
(when grown) -
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Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Hi there, I'm Meowly Cyrus and I am 4 years old. I am a pretty, tuxedo, girl who came to the shelter on transport with my babies. We came from a shelter that was full and we were out of time. I was a good mommy, raised my babies, and they have all found homes of their own. It's time for me to have a family of my own to baby me now. I enjoy gentle pets, scratches, give head butts and little mews for attention, but I would rather not be picked up and carried. I am quiet, calm, and would do best in a quiet home where I am the only cat. I also like some treats, dangling toys and rolling balls to bat, or a bit of catnip. A nice window to people watch and sun myself in is also something I like. I will be good company to my forever family. If you think that I could be a good fit for you and yours, please fill out an application so we can meet and get to know each other!
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Olivia

Domestic Shorthair Domestic Shorthair

Female, young
Pekin, IL
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(when grown) -
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Not good with kids, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Hi there, I'm Olivia and I am 2-years-old. I am a darling, brown tabby, girl who came to the shelter with my siblings and a group of my friends. Since then I was adopted out as a single cat and returned. I was very stressed in my previous household to the point where I was uncomfortable with the kids and stopped using the litterbox. Since coming back to TAPS I have reconnected with my human friends, am feeling much better, and have even gone to live in a nice foster home. I still occasionally miss just the edge of the litterbox but am doing much better. I am much more relaxed, playful, and enjoy toys or a cat tree to lay in! I am also cuddly and a BIG fan of food! I am a soft and sweet girl. If you think I could be the girl for you, please fill out an application online and my foster mom would be glad to bring me for a visit and sing my praises!
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Violet

Domestic Shorthair Domestic Shorthair

Female, young
Pekin, IL
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(when grown) -
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Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Hello, I'm Violet! I am a 1 year, dilute calico...STUNNING! I came to TAPS from a nearby humane society. I am a sweet and sassy little girl. I enjoy playing with toys, chasing things, climbing the cat trees, and a little canned food snack. I am busy and curious. I am in an open cat room with a few other cats and am doing just fine with them. I enjoy being petted and near my human friends, but am a bit opinionated, and like things on my terms. If you think that I could be a good fit for your forever family, please fill out an application online so we can meet soon and get to know each other!
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Summer

Domestic Shorthair Domestic Shorthair

Female, senior
Pekin, IL
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Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Hi there, I'm Summer and I am 8 years old. I am a pretty tuxedo with gorgeous green eyes. I was adopted from TAPS as a kitten and recently picked up as a stray by animal control with no response from my former human... Understandably, I am confused...quiet and reserved. I do enjoy some gentle pets and scratches or being talked and once I get to know you, I am quite friendly and sweet. I just need a little patience. I also like a window to sun myself in or a cat tree to climb and a bit of catnip or some treats. If you're willing to go slow and open your heart to a girl who's had a rough road and who could use a bit of extra love, please fill out an online application to come meet me. Maybe I could be your forever best friend and you could be my true forever family.
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Trinadad

Domestic Shorthair Domestic Shorthair

Male, young
Pekin, IL
Size
(when grown) -
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Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Hi, I'm Trinidad and I am 9 months old. I am a gorgeous black kitten with a single white whisker! While I am a very curious about my foster humans, I am still learning how to trust. You see, my siblings and I were born outside and we didn't have much human contact until we were a few months old. Just long enough for us to not know how to react to human affection. I will let them pet me every once in a while, but I'm really going to need the comfort and support of one of my siblings to thrive in a new home. I need my new family to give me lots of time, treats, toys, and a chill place for me to hangout while I get use to my new home and family. I have never been around dogs, but I get along well with my siblings and my foster cat siblings. I will just need someone to be patient with me as I get to know, love, and trust them. If you think that I might be the special one for you, please fill out the online application so we can meet and see if we can make that happen!
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Topper

Domestic Shorthair Domestic Shorthair

Male, young
Pekin, IL
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(when grown) -
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Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Hi, I'm Topper and I am 9 months old. My foster mom likes to call me Creamcicle because I'm orange and white. I am a big boy and will likely continue to grow for a little while longer. I am super curious just like my siblings and love treats, toys, and food just like the rest of them. We all wait outside the bathroom door in the morning to lead our foster mom to the kitchen so she never forgets to give us treats! I am shy and still learning the ways of the human interactions, so I need time and patience from my new family, too. I do not want to be an only cat and would love to find a new home with one of my siblings or another kitten. If you have the patience and love, I may be your perfect best friend! Please fill out an online application and let's see if we match!

Or, how about these Domestic Shorthairs in cities near Pekin, Illinois

These Domestic Shorthairs are available for adoption close to Pekin, Illinois.
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Meow

Domestic Shorthair

Female, adult
Peoria, IL
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Not good with kids, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
She's a very loving cat she will cuddle up to you all day and sleep with you!
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NP Logan

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Peoria, IL
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(when grown) -
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Logan and his sister Lucy are just 12 weeks old and almost identical in looks. They are very playful and can make a cat toy out of anything. They get along great with the other cats in their foster home, and are fine with the cat friendly golden retriever when she comes to visit. They like to sleep with their humans sometimes, and have great fun chasing toes under the covers! They really love each other and it would be great for them, and lots of fun for their adopters to have both of them grow up together. Logan's $75 adoption fee covers his neuter, vaccines, flea/tick preventatives, deworming medication, and microchip with registration.  Please apply at https://gfrpets.org/apply/adoptcat/ ##1727658##
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NP Lucy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Peoria, IL
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(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Lucy and her brother Logan are just 12 weeks old and almost identical in looks. They are very playful and can make a cat toy out of anything. They get along great with the other cats in their foster home, and are fine with the cat friendly golden retriever when she comes to visit. They like to sleep with their humans sometimes, and have great fun chasing toes under the covers! They really love each other and it would be great for them, and lots of fun for their adopters to have both of them grow up together. Lucy's $75 adoption fee covers her spay, vaccines, flea/tick preventatives, deworming medication, and microchip with registration.  Please apply at https://gfrpets.org/apply/adoptcat/ ##1727663##
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Eda

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Peoria, IL
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Eda is a sweet, playful, and loving 14 week old girl. She plays well with her littermates (Lili & Amity) and doesn't mind if small dogs are around but doesn't care for the big ones. Eda loves being near her human but can do her own thing occasionally. She enjoys chin scratches and occasional belly rubs. She enjoys playing with all toys and will even carry them around in her mouth, occasionally. She also loves to play tag in the tunnels with her sisters. Eda would do well in most any home, she is affectionate, and will be a great companion for you. Her $100 adoption fee covers her spay, vaccines, flea/tick preventatives, deworming medication, and microchip with registration. Please apply at gfrpets.org/apply/adoptcat ##1769263##
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Lili

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Peoria, IL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Lili is a very sweet 14 week old girl. She plays well with her littermates (Eda & Amity) and doesn't mind if small dogs are around but doesn't care for the big ones. Lili is loving but also can do her own thing. She enjoys chin scratches and occasional belly rubs. She enjoys playing with all toys and likes to play tag in the tunnels with her sisters. Lili would do well in a quieter home. She is affectionate, and will be a great friend for you. Her $100 adoption fee covers her spay, vaccines, flea/tick preventatives, deworming medication, and microchip with registration. Please apply at gfrpets.org/apply/adoptcat ##1769256##
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Willie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 6 mos
Peoria, IL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Have you heard about The Dude? Forget about Jeff Bridges. I am Willie and I am The Dude, in feline form. I am 4 1/2 years old and the chillest big cat you’ll ever meet. I abide wherever the heck I want, lolling my big ole body around on cat trees, couches, beds, floors, and basically any surface I choose. As I said, I am super chill and will chill with pretty much anyone… except for fellow cats. They’re just not too cool. But I am so down with dogs and have even been known to groom my canine foster brother on a chill Sunday morning. And I love a human cuddle or two, or ten. I mean, it’s all totally cool man- cause I’m The Dude. So… if you’d like to chill with me, or me chill with you and your crew, let GFR know and we can all chill together. Willie's $75 adoption fee covers his neuter, vaccines, flea/tick preventatives, deworming medication, and microchip with registration.  Please apply at https://gfrpets.org/apply/adoptcat/ ##1041108##

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

100 TAPS Lane, Pekin, IL 61554

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100 TAPS Lane, Pekin, IL 61554

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

100 TAPS Lane, Pekin, IL 61554

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

100 TAPS Lane, Pekin, IL 61554

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1.8 miles

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

100 TAPS Lane, Pekin, IL 61554

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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1.8 miles

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

100 TAPS Lane, Pekin, IL 61554

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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1.8 miles

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

100 TAPS Lane, Pekin, IL 61554

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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1.8 miles

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

100 TAPS Lane, Pekin, IL 61554

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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1.8 miles

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

100 TAPS Lane, Pekin, IL 61554

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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1.8 miles

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

100 TAPS Lane, Pekin, IL 61554

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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