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These Domestic Shorthairs are available in Rockford, Illinois.
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Ralphi

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
Rockford, IL
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Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
1/16/24: Raphi got lose and has been lost for 2 weeks during the freezing cold winter advisory.To apply to adopt a dog from Noah's Ark in Rockford, IL, please visit noahsarkanimals.org.

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Bella

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs 10 mos
Rockford, IL
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Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
old # 2611210/5/24 BP: Jean wants to return her but can't touch her. She has never interacted with her and needs sedatives to even put her in a carrier. She has never been to a vet so she has no way of getting meds. She will call us backTo apply to adopt a dog from Noah's Ark in Rockford, IL, please visit noahsarkanimals.org.

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Fish Sticks

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 3 mos
Rockford, IL
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Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Born @ FosterTo apply to adopt a dog from Noah's Ark in Rockford, IL, please visit noahsarkanimals.org.

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Rockford, IL
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Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Merlin was originally found in a local backyard where he had been living. As a semi-feral cat, he has been slow to warm to people altho he is never aggressive. Merlin is great with other cats and needs an experienced cat-person who will give him the time he needs.Please submit an application at pawshs.org and NOT a Petfinder inquiry as they may not be answered due to the volume of these inquiries received. Our adoption fees include the cost of spaying/neutering, vaccinations (including rabies for cats / dogs over 4 months of age), flea prevention, worming, FeLV/FIV testing, heartworm test for dogs over 1 yrs old, and microchipping. The location of our Adoption Center PAWS at 7282 N. Cherryvale Mall Drive . Check out all of our adoptable dogs, cats and kittens on our website at www.pawshs.org. You can also contact us on our hotline: 815/299-PAWS.

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Rockford, IL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Wednesday was surrendered along with Titan and Blue due to the owner moving. They are 1 yr old cats that are gentle but scared at the shelter.Please submit an application at pawshs.org and NOT a Petfinder inquiry as they may not be answered due to the volume of these inquiries received. Our adoption fees include the cost of spaying/neutering, vaccinations (including rabies for cats / dogs over 4 months of age), flea prevention, worming, FeLV/FIV testing, heartworm test for dogs over 1 yrs old, and microchipping. The location of our Adoption Center PAWS at 7282 N. Cherryvale Mall Drive . Check out all of our adoptable dogs, cats and kittens on our website at www.pawshs.org. You can also contact us on our hotline: 815/299-PAWS.

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Rockford, IL
Size
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Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
available 7/16/25 litter of 4must be adopted with a sibling or to a home with another catPlease submit an application at pawshs.org and NOT a Petfinder inquiry as they may not be answered due to the volume of these inquiries received. Our adoption fees include the cost of spaying/neutering, vaccinations (including rabies for cats / dogs over 4 months of age), flea prevention, worming, FeLV/FIV testing, heartworm test for dogs over 1 yrs old, and microchipping. The location of our Adoption Center PAWS at 7282 N. Cherryvale Mall Drive . Check out all of our adoptable dogs, cats and kittens on our website at www.pawshs.org. You can also contact us on our hotline: 815/299-PAWS.

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

These Domestic Shorthairs are available for adoption close to Rockford, Illinois.
We'll also keep you updated on Ralphi's adoption status with email updates.
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Ralphi

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
Rockford, IL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
1/16/24: Raphi got lose and has been lost for 2 weeks during the freezing cold winter advisory.To apply to adopt a dog from Noah's Ark in Rockford, IL, please visit noahsarkanimals.org.

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs 10 mos
Rockford, IL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
old # 2611210/5/24 BP: Jean wants to return her but can't touch her. She has never interacted with her and needs sedatives to even put her in a carrier. She has never been to a vet so she has no way of getting meds. She will call us backTo apply to adopt a dog from Noah's Ark in Rockford, IL, please visit noahsarkanimals.org.

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 3 mos
Rockford, IL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Born @ FosterTo apply to adopt a dog from Noah's Ark in Rockford, IL, please visit noahsarkanimals.org.

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Rockford, IL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Merlin was originally found in a local backyard where he had been living. As a semi-feral cat, he has been slow to warm to people altho he is never aggressive. Merlin is great with other cats and needs an experienced cat-person who will give him the time he needs.Please submit an application at pawshs.org and NOT a Petfinder inquiry as they may not be answered due to the volume of these inquiries received. Our adoption fees include the cost of spaying/neutering, vaccinations (including rabies for cats / dogs over 4 months of age), flea prevention, worming, FeLV/FIV testing, heartworm test for dogs over 1 yrs old, and microchipping. The location of our Adoption Center PAWS at 7282 N. Cherryvale Mall Drive . Check out all of our adoptable dogs, cats and kittens on our website at www.pawshs.org. You can also contact us on our hotline: 815/299-PAWS.

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Rockford, IL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Wednesday was surrendered along with Titan and Blue due to the owner moving. They are 1 yr old cats that are gentle but scared at the shelter.Please submit an application at pawshs.org and NOT a Petfinder inquiry as they may not be answered due to the volume of these inquiries received. Our adoption fees include the cost of spaying/neutering, vaccinations (including rabies for cats / dogs over 4 months of age), flea prevention, worming, FeLV/FIV testing, heartworm test for dogs over 1 yrs old, and microchipping. The location of our Adoption Center PAWS at 7282 N. Cherryvale Mall Drive . Check out all of our adoptable dogs, cats and kittens on our website at www.pawshs.org. You can also contact us on our hotline: 815/299-PAWS.

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Rockford, IL
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
available 7/16/25 litter of 4must be adopted with a sibling or to a home with another catPlease submit an application at pawshs.org and NOT a Petfinder inquiry as they may not be answered due to the volume of these inquiries received. Our adoption fees include the cost of spaying/neutering, vaccinations (including rabies for cats / dogs over 4 months of age), flea prevention, worming, FeLV/FIV testing, heartworm test for dogs over 1 yrs old, and microchipping. The location of our Adoption Center PAWS at 7282 N. Cherryvale Mall Drive . Check out all of our adoptable dogs, cats and kittens on our website at www.pawshs.org. You can also contact us on our hotline: 815/299-PAWS.

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Below are our newest added Domestic Shorthairs available for adoption in Rockford, Illinois. To see more adoptable Domestic Shorthairs in Rockford, Illinois, use the search tool below to enter specific criteria!
We'll also keep you updated on Saiya and Baela's adoption status with email updates.
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Saiya and Baela

American Shorthair

Female, Young
Rockford, IL
Size
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Details
Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
I originally found Saiya in my best friends yard, her mom was moving the kittens somewhere, and she left Saiya most likely to come back, I’m not sure. But I took her home and we’d been together ever since. I then got a 2nd cat, a boy, named Yami. Neither were spayed or neutered, as this was just after COVID so a lot of businesses where still reeling, and my department took a hit. So I wasn’t able to get that handled and of course, kittens were born. Two separate litters. I kept a kitten from each littler. The first litter, I kept “little girl,” she already has someone adopting her, and Baela, from the 2nd litter. She’s super skittish, but so sweet. Yami I had to give away when I had my 2nd kid, and the remaining 3 I’ve had for about 3 years now. So all they know is each other. My life’s taken another savage turn, and I’m not able to keep them. Little girls going to someone she knows, but the other 2 aren’t so I do want them to stay together. Saiya and Baela are beautiful sweet girls <3

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Domestic Shorthair shelters & rescues in Rockford, Illinois

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for Domestic Shorthair kittens in Rockford, Illinois. Browse these Domestic Shorthair rescues and shelters below.

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Rescue

1.9 miles

Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary, Inc.

111 N First St, Rockford, IL 61107

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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2.3 miles

PAWS Humane Society

7282 N Cherryvale Mall Drive, Rockford, IL 61112

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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12.5 miles

A Little R&R Animal Sanctuary - Poplar Grove

Poplar Grove, IL 61065

Pet Types: cats, dogs, small animals

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Shelter

19.8 miles

ANIMAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, INC.

19309 KISHWAUKEE VALLEY ROAD, MARENGO, IL 60152

Pet Types: cats

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20.5 miles

The Barn on Baseline Animal Shelter/Adoption Center

16173 Baseline Rd, Genoa, IL 60135

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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26.2 miles

TAILS Humane Society

2250 Barber Greene Road, DeKalb, IL 60115

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

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28.9 miles

Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin

4700 S County Rd G, Janesville, WI 53546

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

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29.5 miles

Helping Paws Animal Shelter

2500 Harding, Woodstock, IL 60098

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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30.1 miles

Animal House Shelter, Inc

13005 Ernesti Rd, Huntley, IL 60142

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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30.1 miles

A Heart For Animals

P.O. Box 986, Huntley, IL 60142

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Where do Domestic Shorthairs come from? How many types of Domestic Shorthairs are there? From the history of the breed to question about average height, weight and size, brush up on these basic facts about the Domestic Shorthair.

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