Kittens and cats in Belvidere, Illinois

Name: DiamondBreed: MixAge: 9 months oldGood with kids: UnknownGood with dogs: YesGood with cats: YesFoster location: Dundee, ILAdoption fee: $150Fun Bio: Hi, my name is Diamond but my foster's call me "Moo" because of the distinct look. I have a heart shape on the side of me which reflects all the love I like to give. I am super social when comfortable and love to be pet and held. I will typically follow you around like a dog, but don't get a big head about it. If you run some tap water with a slight drip, I tend to be mystified and playful all at once. We always recommend playtime, positive reinforcement training and a regular schedule for feeding times when bringing a new cat/kitten into your home. Adjustment takes time for both you and your new family member, so remember to be patient and enjoy this new and exciting time!Included in the adoption fee are age appropriate vaccinations, FeLV/FIV testing, deworming, spay or neuter surgery, and microchip. Anti-Declawing Policy:All cats and kittens will have a no declaw policy in their adoption contract with us!  Declawing is a series of bone amputations.  Declawing is more accurately described by the term de-knuckling and is not merely the removal of the claws, as the term “declawing” implies.  In humans, fingernails grow from the skin, but in animals that hunt prey, the claws grow from the bone; therefore, the last bone is amputates so the claw cannot re-grow.  Declawing is one of the most painful, routinely performed procedures in all of veterinary medicine.  Each toe of the cat is amputated at the first joint.  Declawing a cat is equivalent in a person to amputating the entire first knuckle of every finger. Declawing is done strictly for the benefit of the owner.  There are NO benefits to the cat and NO good reasons to declaw.Declawing can lead to behavior changes.  A declawed cat has no way to defend itself and may resort to biting more often.  Due to pain, they may stop using the litterbox. There are humane alternatives to declawing.  Cats can be trained to use scratching posts.  They should have their nails trimmed regularly.  There is double sided sticky tape that can be put on furniture to deter a cat from scratching there.  There are also nail caps called Soft Paws that are glued onto a cat’s nails without harm.  ##444825##

Name: SpellmanBreed: American Shorthair Age: 6 months oldGood with kids: Good with dogs: Good with cats: Foster location: Berwyn, ILAdoption fee: $150Fun Bio: We always recommend playtime, positive reinforcement training and a regular schedule for feeding times when bringing a new cat/kitten into your home. Adjustment takes time for both you and your new family member, so remember to be patient and enjoy this new and exciting time!Included in the adoption fee are age appropriate vaccinations, FeLV/FIV testing, deworming, spay or neuter surgery, and microchip.Anti-Declawing Policy:All cats and kittens will have a no declaw policy in their adoption contract with us!  Declawing is a series of bone amputations.  Declawing is more accurately described by the term de-knuckling and is not merely the removal of the claws, as the term “declawing” implies.  In humans, fingernails grow from the skin, but in animals that hunt prey, the claws grow from the bone; therefore, the last bone is amputates so the claw cannot re-grow.  Declawing is one of the most painful, routinely performed procedures in all of veterinary medicine.  Each toe of the cat is amputated at the first joint.  Declawing a cat is equivalent in a person to amputating the entire first knuckle of every finger. Declawing is done strictly for the benefit of the owner.  There are NO benefits to the cat and NO good reasons to declaw.Declawing can lead to behavior changes.  A declawed cat has no way to defend itself and may resort to biting more often.  Due to pain, they may stop using the litterbox. There are humane alternatives to declawing.  Cats can be trained to use scratching posts.  They should have their nails trimmed regularly.  There is double sided sticky tape that can be put on furniture to deter a cat from scratching there.  There are also nail caps called Soft Paws that are glued onto a cat’s nails without harm.  ##490858##

Riley was a rescue from when I lived in LA. She is very sweet and loves to snuggle at night. My son has tried so hard to grab her and pinch her that she is very scared of him. She is funny and playful and is so kind. She wouldn't hurt a fly.

Name: WilmaBreed: Domestic LonghairAge: 2 years oldGood with kids: UnknownGood with dogs: YesGood with cats: YesFoster location: Elgin, ILAdoption fee: $150Fun Bio: A Good Samaritan contacted "A Little R&R"  about a kitty that had been hanging around her house for a few weeks. Her kids were severely allergic so she couldn't bring her in. She was pretty sure she was pregnant, and only getting bigger as time went on. With it getting colder fast we didn't want these babies to live outside so we welcomed momma Wilma into R&R. Wilma had 6 babies on 9/9/19 and is now spayed and ready to find her forever home!  She enjoys watching The Housewives on TV and snuggling up with her foster mom and siblings. :)  We always recommend playtime, positive reinforcement training and a regular schedule for feeding times when bringing a new cat/kitten into your home. Adjustment takes time for both you and your new family member, so remember to be patient and enjoy this new and exciting time!Included in the adoption fee are age appropriate vaccinations, FeLV/FIV testing, deworming, spay or neuter surgery, and microchip. Anti-Declawing Policy:All cats and kittens will have a no declaw policy in their adoption contract with us!  Declawing is a series of bone amputations.  Declawing is more accurately described by the term de-knuckling and is not merely the removal of the claws, as the term “declawing” implies.  In humans, fingernails grow from the skin, but in animals that hunt prey, the claws grow from the bone; therefore, the last bone is amputates so the claw cannot re-grow.  Declawing is one of the most painful, routinely performed procedures in all of veterinary medicine.  Each toe of the cat is amputated at the first joint.  Declawing a cat is equivalent in a person to amputating the entire first knuckle of every finger. Declawing is done strictly for the benefit of the owner.  There are NO benefits to the cat and NO good reasons to declaw.Declawing can lead to behavior changes.  A declawed cat has no way to defend itself and may resort to biting more often.  Due to pain, they may stop using the litterbox. There are humane alternatives to declawing.  Cats can be trained to use scratching posts.  They should have their nails trimmed regularly.  There is double sided sticky tape that can be put on furniture to deter a cat from scratching there.  There are also nail caps called Soft Paws that are glued onto a cat’s nails without harm.  ##470189##

Hi, my name is Sly! I’m about 3 years old and haven’t had the best start to life. I showed up to Chicago Animal Care and Control where everyone fell in love with me. I had lots of interest and was a volunteer favorite until someone poked me with a needle for some tests and then said I was Feline Leukemia Positive. I guess that’s not such a good thing but I don’t know what the difference is. Then this rescue pulled me having some experience with other positive kitties in the past. I got adopted right away and even though they knew all about my disease and told me they would love me forever, they returned me when they got a new job and said they weren’t going to be home enough anymore. Being FeLV+ I cannot live with just any other cat. I can live with other FeLV+ cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, hampsters… you get the idea. I currently have two foster friends that are dogs. We have a love hate relationship but as long as they leave me alone they can stay, I suppose. What is most important is that I LOVE to cuddle. Who doesn’t love a cuddle buddy? If you are laying down in bed you can guarantee that I will be right there. My favorite is when I can sleep on top of my foster mom. Doesn’t matter how she tries to lay or move around in the night I find a way to keep my perch! I must protect her from the dogs and other monsters while she sleeps. If I do happen to move off of her I will curl up as close as I can in the crook of her neck. I just need to be as close as possible! My other favorite things are food and those balls with a bell in them. I LOVE to carry around a ball in my mouth like a dog and the ones with a bell are just the perfect type. Then I can put it down and swat it a few times and pick it up and carry it to the next place I decide I want to play. I’m not really sure why no one has come looking to adopt me yet. I’m the puuurrrrfffeeecccctttt cat! And everyone tells me my coloring is so handsome and unique.FeLV+ cats love just the same as “normal” cats or maybe even harder and deserve the best life you can give them until their time comes! Please come meet me and see if we could be best friends forever! We always recommend playtime, positive reinforcement training and a regular schedule for feeding times when bringing a new cat/kitten into your home. Adjustment takes time for both you and your new family member, so remember to be patient and enjoy this new and exciting time!Included in the adoption fee are age appropriate vaccinations, FeLV/FIV testing, deworming, spay or neuter surgery, and microchip. Anti-Declawing Policy:All cats and kittens will have a no declaw policy in their adoption contract with us!  Declawing is a series of bone amputations.  Declawing is more accurately described by the term de-knuckling and is not merely the removal of the claws, as the term “declawing” implies.  In humans, fingernails grow from the skin, but in animals that hunt prey, the claws grow from the bone; therefore, the last bone is amputates so the claw cannot re-grow.  Declawing is one of the most painful, routinely performed procedures in all of veterinary medicine.  Each toe of the cat is amputated at the first joint.  Declawing a cat is equivalent in a person to amputating the entire first knuckle of every finger. Declawing is done strictly for the benefit of the owner.  There are NO benefits to the cat and NO good reasons to declaw.Declawing can lead to behavior changes.  A declawed cat has no way to defend itself and may resort to biting more often.  Due to pain, they may stop using the litterbox. There are humane alternatives to declawing.  Cats can be trained to use scratching posts.  They should have their nails trimmed regularly.  There is double sided sticky tape that can be put on furniture to deter a cat from scratching there.  There are also nail caps called Soft Paws that are glued onto a cat’s nails without harm.  ##219412##

Name: DestinyBreed: MixAge: 9 months oldGood with kids: UnknownGood with dogs: YesGood with cats: YesFoster location: Dundee, ILAdoption fee: $150Fun Bio: Hi, my name is Destiny but my foster's call me "Dezi". I'm short and fat, so I have that going for me, I guess. I'm not much of a "hold me" kitty but I'm really nice and get along with other animals. You're welcome to pet me and I love to snuggle - on my terms. I love watching tv and I'm pretty sure I caught something on it with my paw one time. I really love drinking fresh water out of the sink so before you do those dishes, run a little for me. Grab me with my sister and BFF, Diamond and we'll be one big happy family! We always recommend playtime, positive reinforcement training and a regular schedule for feeding times when bringing a new cat/kitten into your home. Adjustment takes time for both you and your new family member, so remember to be patient and enjoy this new and exciting time!Included in the adoption fee are age appropriate vaccinations, FeLV/FIV testing, deworming, spay or neuter surgery, and microchip. Anti-Declawing Policy:All cats and kittens will have a no declaw policy in their adoption contract with us!  Declawing is a series of bone amputations.  Declawing is more accurately described by the term de-knuckling and is not merely the removal of the claws, as the term “declawing” implies.  In humans, fingernails grow from the skin, but in animals that hunt prey, the claws grow from the bone; therefore, the last bone is amputates so the claw cannot re-grow.  Declawing is one of the most painful, routinely performed procedures in all of veterinary medicine.  Each toe of the cat is amputated at the first joint.  Declawing a cat is equivalent in a person to amputating the entire first knuckle of every finger. Declawing is done strictly for the benefit of the owner.  There are NO benefits to the cat and NO good reasons to declaw.Declawing can lead to behavior changes.  A declawed cat has no way to defend itself and may resort to biting more often.  Due to pain, they may stop using the litterbox. There are humane alternatives to declawing.  Cats can be trained to use scratching posts.  They should have their nails trimmed regularly.  There is double sided sticky tape that can be put on furniture to deter a cat from scratching there.  There are also nail caps called Soft Paws that are glued onto a cat’s nails without harm.  ##444877##