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American Shorthair kittens & cats in Normal, Illinois

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Megumi

American Shorthair

Male, Young
Bloomington, IL
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Good with kids, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
His name is Megumi (from the anime Jujustu Kaisen; "Meg," for short) and he is a 1.5 year old grey tabby. He is the sweetest boy, is super talkative, and loves attention. We have toy springs that he loves to play fetch with (and he will protest if you don't immediately throw it for him). He does not like being held and will approach you when he wants affection. He is neutered and up to date with his vaccinations. We just want to find a loving home for him! He doesn't get along with our other female cat (he keeps attempting to assert dominance over her and she despises it) and he would probably do best in a single cat household.
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Houdini

American Shorthair

Female, Young
Decatur, IL
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Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Meet Houdini! This wonderful lil gal is ready to be your new cuddle buddy. A rescue kitten from the streets of Decatur, she's great with other cats and have lots of love to give. She has her FVRCP and Rabies vaccines and has recently been spayed. She would do best in a home with other animals to call her friend. Consider this little weenie Houdini today.
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Pete

American Shorthair

Male, Adult
Decatur, IL
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Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
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Pete is a really sweet, laid back cat. I offered to watch him while a former roommate was moving out of state, but, unfortunately, that person never returned for his pet. I've had Pete ever since, and I will certainly miss him. But I'm moving and am allowed to have only two pets. I've contacted my old roommate and haven't heard back. Pete gets along well with his older "stepbrother" (ginger tabby) and his younger "stepbrother" (high-energy dog). He basically raised my dog from a puppy (and did a fine job!). He enjoys sleeping on my legs every night in bed, he's accustomed to claw trims and has never bit or tried to attack me (he doesn't love it, but he lets it happen), and he has NEVER (!) gone outside the litter box. He's vocal when he's hungry, but otherwise he has a very soft meow that doesn't come out very often. He LOVES to play with anything attached to a string and won't stop until you do. Excellent little mouser, as well, though he prefers the lizards that we had in Florida.
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Pancakes

American Shorthair

Female, Young
Decatur, IL
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Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Meet Pancakes! This little one was found on the streets of Decatur last June at only 5 weeks old and nearly dead and has since made a full 180 recovery. She's healthy, spayed, up to date on her FVRCP and Rabies vaccines, and is ready to be your new friend. She would do better in a home with at least another cat to hang out with, as she is very much a social butterfly. Consider taking littlest baby Pancakes home to be a loving addition to your family today.
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Moonpie

American Shorthair

Male, Adult
Champaign, IL
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Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
We adopted Moonpie in June of 2025 from our friend after she had to move back home due to a major illness. We already had 3 cats and a dog, and one of our senior cats, Mr. Big, has had issues with Moonpie from the beginning. Recently, Mr. Big started having major behavioral issues, and we think it’s best to rehome Moonpie for his health, safety, and sanity. Moonpie is the most gentle and loving cat, and he snuggles with us every single night. He is three years old and gets along great with our dog and other two cats, and he’s a very energetic boy. We think he will fit in great with another household, but unfortunately, he does not fit in with our current gaggle of pets.

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