Available Cats

FOSTERED IN: Frankfort, IL
Approximate Date of Birth: August 2011
COLOR/BREED: DSH, Black
GENDER: Female
KIDS: Yes
DOGS: Unknown
CATS: Yes

HISTORY: 
Nylah was rescued from a Southside of Chicago open admission shelter.

ABOUT: 
Nylah is a plus sized girl who gives off the smallest meow when she wants her food or some attention. Nylah is polydactyl. It is so cute to watch her walk with her mitten like paws.
Nylah shares foster space with 2 young, male cats. Nylah has no problem giving them a “hiss” to put them in their place if they get too rowdy.
Nylah would fit into most any household. She is a laid back lady with excellent litter box habits and a lot of love to give.

FOSTERED IN: Oak Park, IL 60304
ESTIMATED DOB: 06/24/19
COLOR/BREED: Tabby Shorthair
GENDER: Male
KIDS: Likely
DOGS: Yes
CATS: Yes

HISTORY:
Tan and his siblings were surrendered to an open admission shelter when they were around 5 weeks old.

ABOUT:
Tan is both the most adventurous and the most affectionate of his litter. He loves to reach his paw through the bars to try to grab you when he is being transported in his carrier. Tan is also the first to seize any opportunity to run through an open door or between the bars of a baby gate. Once he’s had his fill of adventure for the day he will settle into your lap for some snuggles, or will lay in your hands as if they’re a hammock. He likes to use his little mew to get your attention when he’d like to be pet. Tan is the lone short-hair kitten of the crew.

FOSTERED IN: Oak Park, IL 60304
ESTIMATED DOB: 06/24/19
COLOR/BREED: Black Long Hair
GENDER: Female
KIDS: Likely
DOGS: Yes
CATS: Yes

HISTORY:
Toni and her siblings were surrendered to an open admission shelter when they were around 5 weeks old.

ABOUT:
Toni is definitely the boss lady of the litter. She is the leader and the rule maker. She loves a good wrestling match with her siblings and always comes out on top. She is very outgoing, active, and fearless. She is always on the move and loves to play with anything she can find. She’s a little bit of trouble, in the cutest most kittenest way possible. Toni is going to be a medium or long haired cat as an adult.

FOSTERED IN: Oak Park, IL 60304
ESTIMATED DOB: 06/24/19
COLOR/BREED: Tabby and White Longhair
GENDER: Male
KIDS: Likely
DOGS: Yes
CATS: Yes

HISTORY:
Karamo and his siblings were surrendered to an open admission shelter when they were around 5 weeks old.

ABOUT:
So. Much. Floof. Karamo will eventually grow into all his beautiful mane, but for now he is the most gorgeous poofiest kitten in all the land. Karamo is easily distracted and his foster mom always has to hunt around to find him. If you give him 2 seconds along he’ll be on the 4th shelf of the bookshelf, or in the laundry basket, or stuck between the pillows on the couch. He loves to climb, and one of his favorite pass times is batting the fluff on his siblings’ tails. He also loves a good prize fight, particularly with his brother Jonathan. Karamo will be long or medium haired as an adult.

FOSTERED IN: Oak Park, IL 60304
ESTIMATED DOB: 06/24/19
COLOR/BREED: Tabby and White Medium Hair
GENDER: Male
KIDS: Likely
DOGS: Yes
CATS: Yes

HISTORY:
Bobby and his siblings were surrendered to an open admission shelter when they were around 5 weeks old.

ABOUT:
Bobby is independent and loves exploring. He is an expert climber...bring it Everest. (And by Everest we mean the 18 inch tall scratching post.) He’s not as much into wrestling as some of his siblings, but he loves to play with anything that dangles or he can bat around. He’s got too many cool things to do, so he can’t always be bothered being held. If you insist on holding him, be prepared for this daredevil to climb up onto your shoulders for a better look at the world. Bobby will have medium or long hair as an adult.

FOSTERED IN:Oak Park, IL 60304
ESTIMATED DOB: 06/24/19
COLOR/BREED: Gray Longhair
GENDER: Male
KIDS: Likely
DOGS: Yes
CATS: Yes

HISTORY:
Jonathan and his siblings were surrendered to an open admission shelter when they were around 5 weeks old.

ABOUT:
Jonathan is the chillest kitten ever. Ev-Er. He loves long naps and relaxing. When his foster mom opens the door to visit them, he slowly lifts his head and looks at her while everyone else piles up at the door trying to make a break for it. If she leaves the door open for a long time, he might get up enough motivation to go check it out, but he also might not. Same with the carrier. The minute his foster mom opens the carrier door everyone pushes to be the first one out. Jonathan may or may not get up to leave. Can you blame him? He’s already got a spot warmed up, why would he leave to have to start over at a new spot. He loves snuggles and lap time. He is still a kitten and does enjoy playing. He’s fond of wrestling and roughhousing. Jonathan will have medium or long hair as an adult.

FOSTERED IN: LaGrange, IL 60525
ESTIMATED DOB: 05/22/19
COLOR/BREED: Tuxedo Shorthair
GENDER: Female
KIDS: Likely
DOGS: Yes
CATS: Yes

HISTORY:
Cher and her brother Sonny came from an open admission animal control facility.

ABOUT:
Cher and Sonny were two very scared little kittens when they first arrived at their foster home. Cher can be a tiny bit shy with new people, but she warms up quickly and loves cuddles and snuggles. She is not at all bothered by the large dogs in her foster home so she would be great in a home with dogs. She isn’t being fostered with children, but being a young adaptable kitten we think she would do just fine with kids. Cher is starting to show her adventurous side and loves to play with ALL the toys!

FOSTERED IN: LaGrange, IL 60525
ESTIMATED DOB: 05/22/19
COLOR/BREED: Tuxedo Shorthair
GENDER: Male
KIDS: Likely
DOGS: Yes
CATS: Yes

HISTORY:
Sonny and his sister Cher came from an open admission animal control facility.

ABOUT:
Cher and Sonny were two very scared little kittens when they first arrived at their foster home. Sonny quickly transitioned into his current role as the adventurous, daring, outgoing kitten. He loves his sister and the resident cats in his foster home. He is also very comfortable around the resident dogs and likes to tease them by sitting just out of reach on the other side of a gate. Sonny isn’t being fostered with children, but being a young adaptable kitten we think she would do just fine with kids. He loves to play with toys and climb the cat tree.

FOSTERED IN: Frankfort, IL
AGE: 1 year
COLOR/BREED: Black
GENDER: Male
KIDS: Unknown
DOGS: Unknown
CATS: Yes

HISTORY: 
Fritz was rescued from an open admission south side shelter.

ABOUT: 
Fritz has a lot to say. We are not sure what he is talking about, but it may go like this: “Pet me…I love you….Pet me…..let me sit on your lap…..I don’t just love you because you have thumbs!”
When he does get on your lap, he snuggles into the crook and just starts purring! He has great litter box habits, and does well with other cats. He is very confident and outgoing. He does walk right up to cats to say, hello. He has the cutest white patch on his chest, and will make an excellent companion cat.

FOSTERED IN: Frankfort, IL
AGE: 9 months
COLOR/BREED: DSH, Patch Tabby
GENDER: Male
KIDS: Probably
DOGS: Unknown
CATS: Yes

HISTORY: 
Klondike was surrendered to an open admission south side shelter because his family couldn’t take care of him.

ABOUT: 
Klondike caught our attention at the shelter, because he would reach through the bars to grab our arms. He would roll on his back and rub the cage. He became known as the silly, friendly guy in the front cage. Everyone knew him and as soon as we had an opening, we brought him into our program. His silly antics and playful nature continues on in his foster home. He lives in a foster room with 2 other kitties that he gets along with very well.
What would he do for a Klondike bar? We are not sure, but he will do anything for his meals or treats. This guy is very food motivated! We didn’t think his eyes could get any bigger than they already are, but when he saw his wet food, they about popped out.
Klondike would do well in almost any house hold. Come meet him so he can win you over!

FOSTERED IN: Frankfort, IL
AGE: 3 years
COLOR/BREED: DSH, Grey tabby
GENDER: Male
KIDS: Older
DOGS: Unknown
CATS: Yes

HISTORY: 
Monkey was brought in as a stray to a South Side intake shelter. He was a quiet, shy boy who won our hearts when he would stick out his head to allow for chin scratches.

ABOUT: 
Monkey was really scared when we brought him into our rescue. He would look at us with those piercing green eyes with the softest of looks. Monkey is still on the shier side, but once he trusts you, he comes out for chin scratches. He is very quiet so would probably do best in a quiet home where he is given time to acclimate to his surroundings. He has great litter box habits, and is a hearty eater. He would make a good companion with or without other resident cats. He is a guy that can be easily overlooked, but we know that he would thrive in a home of his own.

FOSTERED IN: Chicago, IL 60613
AGE: Est DOB: 12/2018
COLOR/BREED: Orange Shorthair
GENDER: Female
KIDS:
DOGS: Yes
CATS: Yes

HISTORY:
Vigo came from an open admission animal control facility.

ABOUT:
Want to adopt yourself an interesting cat? Look no farther.
1) 80% of all orange cats are male. Vigo is one of the 20% that are female. We knew that most orange cats are male, so we didn’t really look too hard before sending him..er..her...of to be neutered. Well. Vigo had ovaries so he (she) got spayed instead!
2) She sleeps in flower pots on top of dead plants. If you’re a horrible plant parent and have a lot of dead plants, Vigo will make herself at home on them.
3) She’s fine being held until you want to bring her out of somewhere that she shouldn’t be. Then she doesn’t love being held.
4) She loves to bat toys around, but her favorite toy is table-top-clutter. SO many fun things can be found in the piles of things that humans “are going to get around to.”
Vigo is an adaptable, independent older kitten. She’s past the crazy kitten stage, but does get a case or two of the zoomies every day. During the day she likes to play, zoom, and nap on the dining chairs. In the evenings she likes to cuddle. Vigo is being fostered with a cat and she coexists very seamlessly. She is also very comfortable with the resident dog.

FOSTERED IN: Oak Forest, IL 60453
Estimated DOB: 03/2019
COLOR/BREED: Black Shorthair
GENDER: Female
KIDS: Yes
DOGS: Yes
CATS: Yes

HISTORY:
Natasha came from an open admission animal control facility.

ABOUT:
Natasha is a smooth, sleek beauty with stunning eyes. She loves talking to people when she’s hungry...when she’s not hungry…when she’s passing you in the hallway. Basically, the girl’s chatty. She loves to chase the elusive red dot, bats the toy mice, and pounces on any unruly wand toy. She’s a snugly girl and will curl up with you or another pet.

FOSTERED IN: Chicago, IL 60614
AGE: 9 Months (Est DOB: 09/2018)
COLOR/BREED: Gray Shorthair
GENDER: Female
KIDS: Older
DOGS: Yes
CATS: Yes

HISTORY:
Abby came from an open admission animal control facility.

ABOUT:
Abby comes to us after a difficult start. She had had stillborn babies while she was just a baby herself. She is now spayed and has been working on building trust with the world. She will need some patience, but she will reward with sweetness and cuddles. She LOVES her heated bed and sitting and watching out the window on a cat tree. With some encouragement, she will cuddle up with the foster home's big dog and is fine with the resident cats. She will do best with someone experienced and patient with cats and will be fine with other animals (due to her shy nature, small children might not be a good match). Abby is adorable and tiny and very sweet. She just needs patient and positive interactions with the world and she will likely bloom into a very devoted and loving cat.
Abby hanging with the resident pets: https://youtu.be/PFmYg7X_eKQ

FOSTERED IN: Frankfort, IL 60423
AGE: 1 year
COLOR/BREED: Black, short hair
GENDER: Female
KIDS: Yes
DOGS: Unknown
CATS: Yes

HISTORY: 
Praline was relinquished with her sister Pecan and brought to an open admission shelter in Chicago.

ABOUT: 
Praline is at our adoption center in Frankfort. She lives with other cats and does very well. Praline is a snuggle bug that will curl up in your arms or lap whenever you pick her up. She also likes to act like parrot with our staff and climb on to a shoulder.
Praline has great litter box habits, and is a great eater. Her favorite toy is the laser pen.

FOSTERED IN: Oak Forest, IL 60453
Actual DOB: 03/09/2019
COLOR/BREED: Black and White Shorthair
GENDER: Male
KIDS: Yes
DOGS: Yes
CATS: Yes

HISTORY:
The Avengers litter was born to Kit Kat in a foster home. They were born during the night, their mother is young and did not chew the umbilical cords off leaving the kittens to become tangled after birth.

ABOUT:
He loves to play with crinkle balls and is finding out how awesome it is to fall asleep in a person’s arms.
Avenger kittens playing #2: https://youtu.be/n6IoREAfeNQ
Avenger kittens playing #3: https://youtu.be/NaXGSOhKly0

FOSTERED IN: Oak Forest, IL 60453
Actual DOB: 03/09/2019
COLOR/BREED: Black and White Shorthair
GENDER: Male
KIDS: Yes
DOGS: Yes
CATS: Yes

HISTORY:
The Avengers litter was born to Kit Kat in a foster home. They were born during the night and because their mother was a young first-time mom she did not chew the umbilical cords off leaving the kittens to become tangled after birth.

ABOUT:
Thor is a love bug. He’s generally not by himself as he loves to play with others and sleep with others. If he does venture out on his own it is generally because he has wandered off to play in the bathroom. Thor thinks the bathroom is the most fun room in the whole house. He loves sitting inside the bathtub. His foster mom doesn’t understand his interest in the tub, but it keeps him out of trouble, so who is she to complain! He’s very athletic and loves to jump for the wand toy. He loves to sleep on his foster mom and he will sometimes come up to boop her nose if she makes kissy noises.
Thor vs wand toy: https://youtu.be/Uk0skQYjVPE
Thor Purring: https://youtu.be/iU1jXC8BmXM
Avenger kittens playing #1: https://youtu.be/la3Ln6W2W64
Avenger kittens playing #2: https://youtu.be/n6IoREAfeNQ
Avenger kittens playing #3: https://youtu.be/NaXGSOhKly0

FOSTERED IN: Oak Forest, IL 60453
Actual DOB: 03/09/2019
COLOR/BREED: Black and White Shorthair
GENDER: Male
KIDS: Yes
DOGS: Yes
CATS: Yes

HISTORY:
The Avengers litter was born to Kit Kat in a foster home. They were born during the night and because their mother was a young first-time mom she did not chew the umbilical cords off leaving the kittens to become tangled after birth.

ABOUT:
Black Panther is a busy, always on-the-go kind of kitten. He loves to play and wrestle with the other cats and kittens, he also loves to play with the resident dogs. He is very much into hygiene and loves to groom the other cats. If no one wants to play with him he will set off on his own to explore, climb, or chase dust bunnies. Although he’s very interactive with the other pets while he is awake, he generally goes off by himself when it’s nap time. Black Panther is generally too busy to settle down and cuddle with you, but when he slows down enough to be pet he offers up ALL the purrs! He’s generally a very quiet boy and only shares a few words when it’s meal time. Although we like to think he’s perfect his foster mom says he does indeed get into a little mischief on occasion, but good luck with that…he is completely unfazed by the squirt bottle. You’ll be better off to distract him with a wand toy or some fuzzy mice.
Avenger kittens playing #2: https://youtu.be/n6IoREAfeNQ
Avenger kittens playing #3: https://youtu.be/NaXGSOhKly0

FOSTERED IN: Chicago, IL 60641
AGE: Est DOB: 03/19/2019
COLOR/BREED: Black Shorthair
GENDER: Female
KIDS: Likely
DOGS: Likely
CATS: Required

HISTORY:
Ygritte and the rest of the Game of Thrones litter were brought to an open admission Animal Control facility without their mother. They were about 5 weeks old.

ABOUT:
Ygritte is the reserved kitty of the bunch. She will need to be adopted with one of her siblings, or into a home with a social resident cat so she can borrow some of their confidence. While she is reserved, she is not necessarily shy and doesn’t default to run and hide when she is scared, she just hunkers down. Ygritte will do best in a patient, calm, and predictable home so older children will be better for her. Her ideal home will take time to help socialize her more and introduce her to new people and experiences in the home while she is still young. Ygritte also has a loving and playful side and is very fond of snuggling with her brother Tormund and making biscuits on his belly. The GOT litter is slowly being introduced to the resident cats and dogs and are doing well.

FOSTERED IN: Frankfort, IL
AGE: 1 year
COLOR/BREED: Grey Tabby
GENDER: Female
KIDS: Yes
DOGS: Unknown
CATS: Probably

HISTORY: 
Kit Kat was rescued from an open admission shelter in Chicago. She was very pregnant, and gave birth the same night. She had a very difficult delivery, and lost a few of her kittens. She was the most amazing mother and took excellent care of the kittens. She never had an issue with anyone handling them, even the vet!

ABOUT: 
Since Kit Kat’s kittens have moved on to their own foster home, Kit Kat has had time to show her personality. She is a spunky, playful girl who likes to bunny kick her stuffed mice. She is very attentive to her humans. She instantly comes up and starts rubbing up against legs to mark people as her very own. She sprawls out when petted, and is very curious about all human activities. She is so much like a kitten herself, that is hard to believe what an amazing mother she was at such a young age.
She is great with the litter box, and is a good, little eater. She will be transitioning into our cat adoption center so we will know more about how she is with other cats very soon!

FOSTERED IN: Oak Park, IL 60304
AGE: Apx 3 Years (Est DOB: 2016)
COLOR/BREED: Black Longhair
GENDER: Female
KIDS: Yes
DOGS: Unknown
CATS: No

HISTORY:
Godiva came from a Chicago open intake facility.

ABOUT:
Her good looks aside, Godiva is snuggly, curious, and affectionate. Godiva is very calm and laid back when she is alone. She spends her time alone lounging and watching out the windows. She will occasionally play with her toys a bit, but mostly she just waits for her people to come home. Godiva loves to be around her people and acts as her foster mom’s shadow as she follows her around the house. She will reward your love and attention with tons of purrs! Godiva is being fostered with a young child and loves to curl up with him when he’s sleeping, but she can occasionally be overwhelmed with the activity and interaction of a small child so a home with older children or an adults only home will be ideal. Godiva loves to snuggle on the couch and will have a round with the wand toy if you’re a willing playmate.

FOSTERED IN: Chicago, IL 60655
AGE: Apx 4 Years (Est DOB: 2015)
COLOR/BREED: Shorthair Siamese Mix
GENDER: Male
KIDS: Older
DOGS: Unknown
CATS: Some

HISTORY: Fabio was found as a stray. He had a microchip but his previous owner was unable to be contacted.

ABOUT: Fabio has two major needs in life: Snuggles and Snacks. If you’re looking for an aloof or independent cat Fabio is not the guy for you. Fabio lives for attention and loves to be held. He puts the companion in companion animal. Fabio is also very treat motivated so his foster home has started clicker training with him and said he is very responsive. We would love to find him a home that would continue this enrichment activity that he excels at. Fabio will probably do best in a more calm home. He will never be the star of a sports team, but he will on occasion bat a toy around for a few minutes. You can leave your laser pointer in the drawer, he isn’t falling for it. He’s more of a netflix and chill vs a jane fonda workout video kind of guy. Fabio is a more alpha-male cat and he would do best with calm female feline companions, but would also be a great option for someone who only wants one cat. Adopt Fabio and you will have a shadow and bestie for life.
FABIO the cat's clicker training https://youtu.be/la0RzPsfV2o

FOSTERED IN: Chicago, IL 60614
AGE: 1 Year (Est DOB: 2018)
COLOR/BREED: Black and White Shorthair
GENDER: Female
KIDS: Yes
DOGS: Yes
CATS: Yes

HISTORY:
Ursula was transferred in from another rescue

ABOUT:
Ursula is a friendly, active girl who will greet you at the door (unless it's nap time...if it's nap time, she will nap hard), cuddle with you at night, and will awe you with her athletic skills. While she likes everyone, she seems especially fond of men (definitely not a requirement for adoption, but she seems to fall in love with every man she meets, kind of like her namesake, Ursula Andress). She is very athletic and likes to run around and climb the cat tree. She would be fine as an only cat, but she also loves to cuddle with the resident cats and even sometimes cuddles with the resident dogs (she is very dog friendly, but would choose a cat over a dog as a cuddle partner). She hasn't been around kids, so we don't know how she would do there, but she's quick enough to get away if she needs to. Although she is relatively small for an adult cat, she is mighty and would be a fun addition for any home.

FOSTERED IN: Oak Brook, IL 60523
AGE: 10 Years (DOB: 04/2008)
COLOR/BREED: Black Shorthair
GENDER: Male
KIDS: Older/Calm
DOGS: Some
CATS: Yes

HISTORY:
Jerry and his brother Ben were adopted out from a partner rescue as kittens. When their owner had to enter an assisted living facility we welcomed them into our program.

ABOUT:
Jerry is a handsome, large, gentle boy. He can be a little shy when meeting new people, but he does get curious and brave enough to come out and say hi. Jerry is full of purrs and headbutts once he gets to know you. Jerry might be scared at first, but he slowly can be won over with some head scratches and might even take a step towards you for more. One of their feline foster siblings isn’t always appreciative of their presence so Jerry (And his brother) are separated from the resident cats. Their foster mom spends a lot of time with them and sleeps in their room a few evenings each week. On those nights both boys jump up onto the bed to sleep with her. They also greet her at the door with meows and head butts, especially at feeding time. While one of the resident cats doesn’t appreciate them, the boys are very friendly towards her the few times they have met. The second resident cat loves to go for “visits” to Ben and Jerry’s room and they will all lay together and groom each other. If Jerry gets scared he chooses to run and hide and never lashes out or gets angry. Jerry previously lived with a senior dog, and would likely adapt well to a calm dog. Jerry will make a loving, calm companion for anyone lucky enough to adopt him.
Ben and Jerry out and about: https://youtu.be/aWACC-XiRhE
Ben and Jerry getting some attention: https://youtu.be/Z6bK0ayj7Sw

FOSTERED IN: Oak Brook, IL 60523
AGE: 10 Years (DOB: 04/2008)
COLOR/BREED: Black Shorthair
GENDER: Male
KIDS: Older/Calm
DOGS:
CATS: Yes

HISTORY:
Ben and his brother Jerry were adopted out from a partner rescue as kittens. When their owner had to enter an assisted living facility we welcomed them into our program.

ABOUT:
Ben is a handsome, large, calm boy. Ben is the more shy brother and takes a little bit longer to come around, but he is always gentle and nice. Once he gets to know you he is full of purrs and appreciation when you pet him, but he will need patience as he gets comfortable. One of their feline foster siblings isn’t always appreciative of their presence so the boys are separated from the resident cats. Their foster mom spends a lot of time with them and sleeps in their room a few evenings each week. On those nights both boys jump up onto the bed to sleep with her. They also greet her at the door with meows and head butts, especially at feeding time. While one of the resident cats doesn’t appreciate them, the boys are very friendly towards her the few times they have met. The second resident cat loves to go for “visits” to Ben and Jerry’s room and they will all lay together and groom each other. Ben is incredibly sweet and never lashes out when he is scared or overwhelmed, he always chooses to run and hide. Ben is incredibly sweet and never lashes out when he is scared or overwhelmed, he always chooses to run and hide. Ben previously lived with a senior dog, and would likely adapt well to a calm dog. Ben will make a great, gentle, calm companion for anyone lucky enough to adopt him.
Ben and Jerry out and about: https://youtu.be/aWACC-XiRhE

FOSTERED IN: Frankfort, IL
AGE: 5 years
COLOR/BREED: Black and White, Domestic Shorthair
GENDER: Male
KIDS: Yes
DOGS: Unknown
CATS: Yes

HISTORY:Buttons was part of an outdoor colony, but was soon found to be friendly so his caretaker didn’t want to leave him outside.

ABOUT:Buttons is your typical big, friendly FIV+ boy. His life on the streets sure hasn’t effected his disposition. He is very gentle. When you first meet him, he may hide a bit until he knows you are a friend. After that he is very affectionate and will rub up against your legs.
Buttons does well with the other cats in the adoption center, but prefers the more easy going cats. He especially likes the friendly female cats. He is not a picky eater, and has good litter box habits.

FOSTERED IN: Frankfort, IL 60423
ESTIMATED DOB: 11/2016
COLOR/BREED: White and Black Shorthair
GENDER: Female
KIDS: Yes
DOGS: Yes
CATS: Yes

HISTORY:
Buttercup was surrendered with her kitten to an open admission shelter.

ABOUT:
Buttercup is a very laid-back even-tempered girl. She is not needy and knows how to go with the flow. Buttercup is currently being fostered with a few other cats and three large dogs. She is completely unphased by the other pets in the home. She doesn’t mind if someone chooses to lay with her, but she doesn’t go out of her way to find someone else. She would do great in a home with other pets, or as an only cat, as she is “cool with whatever.” Buttercup was previously at our adoption center but she spent a tad too much time at the food bowl so we moved her to a foster home where her food intake could be managed. Buttercup is never late for a meal, but she also does enjoy playing and exercise. The laser pointer and a wand toy are at the top of her list. Buttercup is being fostered with two teenage children and she is a very patient lady who never seems to get angry or annoyed. We believe Buttercup will be very agreeable and friendly with children, but because she is so relaxed and chill she might not love a very busy household with young active children. Although she is affectionate and loves scratches Buttercup generally chooses to sleep by herself at night. Also...Buttercup is convinced that the absolute best time to solicit attention is when someone is using the restroom and will race to join you!

FOSTERED IN: Frankfort, IL 60423
AGE: 8 Months (Est DOB: June 2018)
COLOR/BREED: Tabby Shorthair
GENDER: Female
KIDS: Likely
DOGS: Yes
CATS: Likely

HISTORY: Tuula came from a south side animal control facility.

ABOUT: Tuula is a playful, constantly on-the-go kitten. She’s the kind of gal who will tolerate being held for a bit, but then gets squirmy because there is fun to be had and exploring to do. She will play with anything and everything but particularly likes wand toys. Tuula is being fostered with multiple dogs, the largest being 40 lbs, and is completely comfortable and confident with them, and does great with the resident cats. Tuula is an adaptable, active, outgoing kitten who will do great in a variety of different home settings.

FOSTERED IN: Frankfort, IL 60423
AGE: 2 Year (Est DOB: 2017)
COLOR/BREED: Orange Tabby Shorthair
GENDER: Male
KIDS: Yes
DOGS: Unkown
CATS: Does best with females

HISTORY:
Archie was rescued from a southern Illinois shelter. He is FIV+ which is not a big deal, but they felt he would have a better chance of getting adopted with us.

ABOUT:
About- are you lonely? Hate eating alone? Need someone to snuggle with? Would like a helper to knead biscuit dough? Archie is your man. This guy can’t get enough human attention. He also does well with other cats.
Archie is the first one to greet anyone coming into the room. Has loved all people that he has met, and especially loves to rub up against everyone to mark them as his very own.

FOSTERED IN: Evergreen Park, IL 60805
DOB:03/2018
COLOR/BREED: Black and White Shorthair
GENDER: Female
KIDS: No
DOGS: Yes
CATS: Yes

HISTORY:
Milena came from a suburban animal control with her littermates.

ABOUT:
Sweet and gentle Milena is looking for a special home to adopt her. Milena has been with us since she was a little kitten, but she has always been the shy/reserved type. She has been in her current foster home, waiting for adoption, for more than a year. Milena is never going to be a lap cat nor a snuggler, but she is fantastic with other animals. She is currently being fostered with 2 dogs, and 4 cats. Because Milena is more “into” animals than she is people, we will require that she be adopted into a home with at least one other pet who will appreciate and welcome her company. She loves to curl up and hang with the other cats and dogs, but has never been much into playing.
Milena’s ideal home might be one that is looking to add an additional pet as a companion to an existing pet(s), but are concerned about having enough attention to share with another pet. Maybe they work long hours and have an existing pet who could benefit from a buddy, but likes to be the center of attention when it comes to people. Milena will never compete for attention.
Although Milena doesn’t always want people all-up-in-her-business, she is very curious. She loves to sit back and watch the activity of the house. Her foster mom says if she gets scared away it’s only a few minutes before her curiosity draws her back in. You might even say she’s a little creepy in the way that she is always around 🙂 She likes to be around to observe, but will always be at a distance. She will let her foster mom give her some butt scratches on occasion, but they don’t last long and she is never one to seek them out.
Milena’s current foster home has young grandchildren that visit frequently. She always chooses to remove herself from the environment when the kids are around, so she will do best in a home with no children. Visiting children won’t be a problem, she’s smart enough to remove herself until they leave. But overall Milena needs a quiet, predictable environment that cannot be provided by a home with young children.
Chi-Town Shy Cat Program:
Shy cats tend to spend more time waiting for their forever homes because their initial meet and greets don’t go well because they are usually hiding under a chair or behind the couch. Most of these shy cats have come around with their primary caretaker and just need to adjust to a new person and environment.
We have a program specifically designed to give them the chance to shine. Our shy cats are available for a foster to adopt period of 30 days so that they can decompress and become comfortable allowing their potential adopter to get to know them. We will bring all the supplies needed, if the foster chooses to make it permanent and adopt at the end of the 30 days they get to keep all the supplies.
Milena is eligible for adoption through the Chi-Town Shy Cat Program.

FOSTERED IN: Adoption Center - Frankfort, IL 60423
AGE: 1 year
COLOR/BREED: Tabby and White Shorthair
GENDER: Male
KIDS: Yes
DOGS: Yes
CATS: Yes

HISTORY:
Rookie was a stray.

ABOUT:
Rookie is a little timid but is warming up to people and other cats and dogs. He was found mewing in the corner of a garage; it’s a mystery how he got there. Another mystery is what happened to his back left leg. He does not use it much, but he gets around fine. The vet says there’s no need to do anything about his bum leg since he can walk, run, and jump, and he is not in pain. He does not play with toys much but loves to run around and explore and look outside. Most of all, he loves to eat. He will also sit in your lap to be petted and will purr up a storm.

FOSTERED IN: Chicago, IL 60641
AGE: 6 Years (Est. DOB: 2013)
COLOR/BREED: Black Shorthair
KIDS: No
DOGS: Yes
CATS: Yes

HISTORY:
Rogue was found with her two 4-6 month old kittens in an industrial area.

ABOUT:
Rogue was likely never completely socialized, so she has some quirks about her. Rogue is currently being fostered with two senior female cats and she gets along with them famously. She also was very good with her own kittens before they were adopted out. She is being fostered in a home with dogs and has done well the times she has met them. We believe she would adapt to a cat-savvy dog. Rogue gets very stressed out with excessive handling. She is not comfortable being picked up and it can very very difficult to get her into her carrier. She does love less intrusive handling and will let you scratch and pet her head indefinitely. She has a bit of a playful side and likes to hide in the dark and pounce on her foster mom’s feet at feeding time in the morning. She also likes to play with toys especially mice that jingle and balls. She also likes to play with wand toys but will randomly act afraid of them. She only ever scratches on her cardboard scratching pad. She’s quite the talker and will let her foster mom know that her food bowl is still empty every 3 seconds until it’s ready. She will also mention if her water bowl needs to be filled.
Rogue will need to be adopted by an experienced cat owner. She will need time to trust her new home, but she has done really well in her foster home. She will always have some quirks related to her lack of socialization. She can be a bit unpredictable so she should not go to homes with children. Something that she would tolerate yesterday she might not tolerate today. Things that did not stress her out yesterday, might stress her out today. She would make a fabulous companion for another cat(s).
One day Rogue figured out how to open the door to her “suite.” She went right to the kitchen to demand to be fed. Her foster mom didn’t even notice it was her until she looked down. She didn’t bother looking around or meeting any of other animals, she just went straight to the food.
Her foster mom says she can be chatty and opinionated and you might even say bossy, but also scared and shy. Rogue also has a bit of a silly and playful side.
Rogue interacts with her foster mom: https://youtu.be/r7yR1wz03bc
Rogue plays with a feather want toy I: https://youtu.be/lZbNFf29nl0
Rogue plays with a feather wand toy II: https://youtu.be/3U1M8kr_m4Q
Rogue dominates a puzzle toy: https://youtu.be/rwYbFiSr-gk
Rogue and the resident dog: https://youtu.be/PHElir8qBhk
Rogue getting some scratches: https://youtu.be/GSEefw33NAs