This website shows cats in animal shelters or animal rescues that have been waiting to be adopted.

Barn Cats

• Domestic Short Hair , Domestic Long Hair
• Marengo, IL, 60152

We have a wide assortment of cats that are not suitable to be house cats for various reasons but are...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair, Domestic Long Hair? Barn Cats is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Marengo, IL, 60152 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair, Domestic Long Hair searching for a forever family near Marengo, IL, 60152.

profile last updated on 11/11/2016

Dr. Sheldon Cooper - Semi Feral

• American Shorthair
• Bloomingdale, IL, 60108

Bazinga! My name is Dr. Sheldon Cooper and I'm 7 years old. Much like my namesake I do not like...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - American Shorthair? Dr. Sheldon Cooper - Semi Feral is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Bloomingdale, IL, 60108 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - American Shorthair searching for a forever family near Bloomingdale, IL, 60108.

profile last updated on 12/16/2013

June

• Domestic Short Hair
• Grayslake, IL, 60030

I came in as a stray cat and it's been a scary last few months. Don't misunderstand me though, I...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? June is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Grayslake, IL, 60030 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Grayslake, IL, 60030.

profile last updated on 07/12/2014

Lightning

• Domestic Short Hair
• Arlington Heights, IL, 60006

Lightning is a very pretty, petite black and white tuxedo cat. She was the last one of an all-female litter...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Lightning is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Arlington Heights, IL, 60006 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Arlington Heights, IL, 60006.

profile last updated on 05/05/2016

Daisy

• Domestic Short Hair
• Grayslake, IL, 60030

Daisy (about 7 years old as of April, 2023) is a female black and white shorthaired cat. Daisy was born...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Daisy is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Grayslake, IL, 60030 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Grayslake, IL, 60030.

profile last updated on 06/30/2016

Primrose

• Domestic Short Hair
• Grayslake, IL, 60030

Primrose (about 7 years old as of April, 2023) is a female black tuxedo shorthaired cat. Primrose was born to...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Primrose is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Grayslake, IL, 60030 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Grayslake, IL, 60030.

profile last updated on 12/19/2021

Cubby

• Domestic Short Hair
• Arlington Heights, IL, 60006

Cubby is a gray and white male. He was found with his two brothers, Indy and JoJo, by a court...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Cubby is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Arlington Heights, IL, 60006 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Arlington Heights, IL, 60006.

profile last updated on 07/27/2021

Paris

• Domestic Short Hair
• Arlington Heights, IL, 60006

Paris is a large gray female. She and her siblings arrived at the shelter as kittens. All of them were...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Paris is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Arlington Heights, IL, 60006 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Arlington Heights, IL, 60006.

profile last updated on 08/30/2016

Patches

• Tortoiseshell
• Arlington Heights, IL, 60006

Patches is a beautiful female golden tortie. She was found as a kitten by our founder and brought into the...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Tortoiseshell? Patches is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Arlington Heights, IL, 60006 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Tortoiseshell searching for a forever family near Arlington Heights, IL, 60006.

profile last updated on 10/20/2016

Bobbie

• Torbie
• Arlington Heights, IL, 60006

Bobbie is female golden tabby with medium fur. She is a rescue from a kill shelter downstate. She arrived with...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Torbie? Bobbie is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Arlington Heights, IL, 60006 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Torbie searching for a forever family near Arlington Heights, IL, 60006.

profile last updated on 05/27/2019

Cinder

• Domestic Short Hair
• Byron, IL, 61010

Cinder is one of 4 kitties dumped. Somewhat feral until they started being fed on a regular basis. They can...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Cinder is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Byron, IL, 61010 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Byron, IL, 61010.

profile last updated on 12/10/2016

Cookie

• Domestic Short Hair
• Byron, IL, 61010

Cookie is one of the Momma kitties that has been dumped on property by the dumpster. Cookie is one of...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Cookie is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Byron, IL, 61010 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Byron, IL, 61010.

profile last updated on 12/10/2016

**Barn Cats**

• Domestic Short Hair
• Waukesha, WI, 53187

HAWS' currently has barn cats that are looking for homes. If you are interested in adopting or learning more about...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? **Barn Cats** is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Waukesha, WI, 53187 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Waukesha, WI, 53187.

profile last updated on 01/19/2017

Cailin

• Domestic Short Hair
• Grayslake, IL, 60030

When things quiet down is when you generally get to see me. I enjoy watching the birds or just even...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Cailin is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Grayslake, IL, 60030 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Grayslake, IL, 60030.

profile last updated on 04/25/2024

Georgie Girl

• Domestic Medium Hair , Tortoiseshell
• Kohler, WI, 53044

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Beauty and attitude, a bit of sass and a...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Medium Hair, Tortoiseshell? Georgie Girl is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Kohler, WI, 53044 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Medium Hair, Tortoiseshell searching for a forever family near Kohler, WI, 53044.

profile last updated on 06/07/2017

Beyonce

• Domestic Short Hair
• Arlington Heights, IL, 60006

Beyonce is a small white and black female that arrived at Buddy with her mother and two siblings. All of...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Beyonce is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Arlington Heights, IL, 60006 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Arlington Heights, IL, 60006.

profile last updated on 07/13/2017

Pineapple

• Tabby , Turkish Angora
• Huntley, IL, 60142

I AM IN FOSTER CARE! PLEASE FILL OUT OUR ADOPTION APPLICATION, ONCE PRE-APPROVED, GIVE US A CALL AND WE CAN...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Tabby, Turkish Angora? Pineapple is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Huntley, IL, 60142 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Tabby, Turkish Angora searching for a forever family near Huntley, IL, 60142.

profile last updated on 08/16/2021

Stinky

• Domestic Short Hair , Tabby
• Grayslake, IL, 60030

Stinky (about 5-6 years old as of October, 2017) is a spayed female brown tabby shorthaired cat. Stinky was trapped...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair, Tabby? Stinky is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Grayslake, IL, 60030 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair, Tabby searching for a forever family near Grayslake, IL, 60030.

profile last updated on 10/11/2017

Harper

• Domestic Short Hair
• Gilberts, IL, 60136

Harper came to us with a nasty cut on her rear leg, an injury she never would have survived if...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Harper is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Gilberts, IL, 60136 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Gilberts, IL, 60136.

profile last updated on 04/02/2018

Boomer

• Domestic Short Hair
• Arlington Heights, IL, 60006

Boomer is a black and white female. She came to us with her litter mates Magnum and Beamer. The three...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Boomer is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Arlington Heights, IL, 60006 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Arlington Heights, IL, 60006.

profile last updated on 04/26/2018

Jazz

• Domestic Short Hair
• Waupaca, WI, 54981

He is neutered, tested for FeLV and FIV, started on deworming, vaccinated for FVRCP and rabies, microchipped, and receives 30...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Jazz is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Waupaca, WI, 54981 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Waupaca, WI, 54981.

profile last updated on 09/11/2025

Ginger

• Domestic Short Hair
• Arlington Heights, IL, 60006

Ginger is a small female torti with a tan chest. She was found at a 7-11 near some apartments. She...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Ginger is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Arlington Heights, IL, 60006 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Arlington Heights, IL, 60006.

profile last updated on 11/01/2018

Barn Cats

• Domestic Short Hair
• Milwaukee, WI, 53227

Do you have a barn, stable, or other location that could use working cats? You can save a cat and...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Barn Cats is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Milwaukee, WI, 53227 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Milwaukee, WI, 53227.

profile last updated on 04/03/2019

Kingston

• Domestic Short Hair
• Arlington Heights, IL, 60006

Kingston is a male dark mackerel tabby. He originally came to us a a kitten and was quickly adopted. He...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Kingston is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Arlington Heights, IL, 60006 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Arlington Heights, IL, 60006.

profile last updated on 07/20/2019

Sasha

• Domestic Short Hair
• Arlington Heights, IL, 60006

Sasha, always a perfect lady, Sasha wouldn’t even think of visiting you without a proper invitation. She prefers to look...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Sasha is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Arlington Heights, IL, 60006 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Arlington Heights, IL, 60006.

profile last updated on 07/27/2019

Rudy

• Domestic Short Hair
• Arlington Heights, IL, 60006

With his round face and doleful eyes, Rudy charms anyone who gazes upon him. But like other such magical creatures,...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Rudy is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Arlington Heights, IL, 60006 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Arlington Heights, IL, 60006.

profile last updated on 08/20/2019

Grayson

• Domestic Long Hair
• Arlington Heights, IL, 60006

Grayson is a long furred gray male. He was found in a window well and brought to Buddy as a...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Long Hair? Grayson is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Arlington Heights, IL, 60006 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Long Hair searching for a forever family near Arlington Heights, IL, 60006.

profile last updated on 10/24/2019

Sheba

• Domestic Long Hair
• Chicago, IL, 60631

Sheba is less of a house cat and more of a refined, feline intellectual who happens to reside indoors. With...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Long Hair? Sheba is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Chicago, IL, 60631 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Long Hair searching for a forever family near Chicago, IL, 60631.

profile last updated on 11/01/2025

Gracie

• Domestic Short Hair
• Crystal Lake, IL, 60012

Hi! I'm Gracie! I am an adorable senior girl, who just wants a home of my own. I'm not much...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Gracie is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Crystal Lake, IL, 60012 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Crystal Lake, IL, 60012.

profile last updated on 01/27/2020

Chococat

• Domestic Short Hair
• Grayslake, IL, 60030

What a fantastic place! I am a talker when I want attention or around feeding time. Let my voice be...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Chococat is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Grayslake, IL, 60030 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Grayslake, IL, 60030.

profile last updated on 02/17/2020

Diamond

• Domestic Short Hair
• Grayslake, IL, 60030

Finding myself pregnant outside was no fun but a compassionate person took me in and I was able to have...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Diamond is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Grayslake, IL, 60030 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Grayslake, IL, 60030.

profile last updated on 05/30/2020

Cat Foster Homes Urgently Needed

• Domestic Short Hair
• Milwaukee, WI, 53237

Milwaukee Pets Alive (MPA) is an all-volunteer, No Kill, 501c3 non-profit organization that focuses on saving those local animals that...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Cat Foster Homes Urgently Needed is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Milwaukee, WI, 53237 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Milwaukee, WI, 53237.

profile last updated on 05/10/2025

Trapper

• Domestic Short Hair
• Whitewater, WI, 53190

Please click here for adoption information if you're interested in giving this cat a forever home! -------------------------------------------------- Trapper was shy...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Trapper is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Whitewater, WI, 53190 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Whitewater, WI, 53190.

profile last updated on 08/01/2021

Sasha-II

• Domestic Short Hair
• Arlington Heights, IL, 60006

Sasha-II is a small gray female. She tends to be a bit shy around people at first, but does like...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Sasha-II is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Arlington Heights, IL, 60006 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Arlington Heights, IL, 60006.

profile last updated on 08/03/2021

Lulu

• Domestic Short Hair
• Huntley, IL, 60142

Special needs: Adopter with understanding of tortoiseshell cat personality and temperament. Lulu is a pretty, smart, curious adult tortoiseshell girl...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Lulu is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Huntley, IL, 60142 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Huntley, IL, 60142.

profile last updated on 08/12/2021

Natalia

• Domestic Short Hair
• Kenosha , WI, 53141

Natalia is a sweet girl. She loves to play and loves her treats! She is a bit shy at first...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Natalia is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Kenosha , WI, 53141 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Kenosha , WI, 53141.

profile last updated on 04/17/2021

Coco (and Lillie)

• Domestic Short Hair
• Waukegan, IL, 60085

PLEASE LET YOUR FRIENDS KNOW ABOUT THIS KITTY! I HAVE 17 FOSTER CATS AND AM RUNNING OUT OF MONEY TO...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Coco (and Lillie) is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Waukegan, IL, 60085 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Waukegan, IL, 60085.

profile last updated on 04/21/2021

Raven

• Domestic Short Hair
• Kenosha , WI, 53141

Raven was born about 4/1/20. He is a super sweet guy that loves his snuggles. He is shy until he...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Raven is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Kenosha , WI, 53141 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Kenosha , WI, 53141.

profile last updated on 05/05/2021

Spaulding

• Domestic Short Hair
• Arlington Heights, IL, 60006

Spaulding is a black and white male. He was found by one of the volunteersin his backyard and ajoining forest...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Spaulding is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Arlington Heights, IL, 60006 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Arlington Heights, IL, 60006.

profile last updated on 05/13/2021

Lucas (and mama Mimi)

• Domestic Short Hair
• Waukegan, IL, 60085

PLEASE LET YOUR FRIENDS KNOW ABOUT THIS KITTY! I HAVE 17 FOSTER CATS AND AM RUNNING OUT OF MONEY TO...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Lucas (and mama Mimi) is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Waukegan, IL, 60085 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Waukegan, IL, 60085.

profile last updated on 05/24/2021

Kittens!!

• Domestic Short Hair
• Chicago, IL, 60659

Its always raining kittens in the spring and summer and many of our kittens have found their forever homes. However,...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Kittens!! is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Chicago, IL, 60659 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Chicago, IL, 60659.

profile last updated on 05/28/2021

Frankie

• Domestic Short Hair
• Arlington Heights, IL, 60006

Frankie is a black male with a little white on his chest. He arrived at Buddy with his litter mates...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Frankie is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Arlington Heights, IL, 60006 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Arlington Heights, IL, 60006.

profile last updated on 05/31/2021

Cherry

• Domestic Short Hair
• Chicago, IL, 60631

Meet Cherry! This sweet girl is looking for a loving home. While there have been times in Cherry’s life where...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Cherry is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Chicago, IL, 60631 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Chicago, IL, 60631.

profile last updated on 07/26/2025

Jamie

• Domestic Short Hair
• Whitewater, WI, 53190

Jamie is sweet, loves attention and brushing. She is also a polydactyl. She loves her bonded brother, Trapper and they...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Jamie is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Whitewater, WI, 53190 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Whitewater, WI, 53190.

profile last updated on 08/01/2021

Wally

• Tuxedo , Domestic Short Hair
• Huntley, IL, 60142

I AM IN FOSTER CARE! PLEASE FILL OUT OUR ADOPTION APPLICATION. ONCE APPROVED, PLEASE EMAIL US (INFO@ANIMALHOUSESHELTER.COM) AND WE CAN...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Tuxedo, Domestic Short Hair? Wally is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Huntley, IL, 60142 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Tuxedo, Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Huntley, IL, 60142.

profile last updated on 06/02/2025

Bangs

• Domestic Short Hair
• Crystal Lake, IL, 60012

Hi! I'm Bangs! I'm very stylish with my sidepart hairstyle, eh? Me and my brother were rescued from a home...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Bangs is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Crystal Lake, IL, 60012 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Crystal Lake, IL, 60012.

profile last updated on 09/13/2021

Blossom

• Domestic Short Hair
• Crystal Lake, IL, 60012

Hi! I'm Blossom! I am a sweet girl, and I’m ready for my furever home! Are you my human? Come...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Blossom is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Crystal Lake, IL, 60012 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Crystal Lake, IL, 60012.

profile last updated on 09/13/2021

Bubbles

• Domestic Short Hair
• Crystal Lake, IL, 60012

Hi! I'm Bubbles! I came from a hoarding situation, and I'm now used to being around kitties all the time....

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Bubbles is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Crystal Lake, IL, 60012 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Crystal Lake, IL, 60012.

profile last updated on 09/13/2021

Caroline

• Domestic Short Hair
• Crystal Lake, IL, 60012

Hi! I'm Caroline! I am one of the original kitties that opened the shelter. (I guess you can call me...

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Have you seen a more perfect Cat - Domestic Short Hair? Caroline is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Crystal Lake, IL, 60012 area

You Need This Cat is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near Crystal Lake, IL, 60012.

profile last updated on 09/13/2021

Charlie