Interested in adopting a pet — or just taking a peek at some charming cats? There are dozens of great cats up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Chicago.
Animal shelters and pet rescue groups work hard to care for unhoused pets and connect them to loving homes. Hoodline used data from Petfinder to power this roundup of cats currently available for adoption.
(Details like pet availability, training, vaccinations and other features are based on data provided by Petfinder and may be subject to change; contact the shelter for the latest information.)
Marcel, domestic shorthair and Bombay mix
Marcel is a male domestic shorthair and Bombay mix being kept at Feline Friends Chicago.
Marcel loves other cats. Good news: He's already house-trained. Marcel is already neutered, and he has had all his shots.
Apply to adopt Marcel today at .
Noir, American shorthair
Noir is a female American shorthair cat in the care of Chicago Cat Rescue.
Noir is happy to keep company with other cats. Fear not: She's already house-trained. Noir is spayed, and she has had all her shots.
Here's what Noir's friends at Chicago Cat Rescue think of her:
Noir has the looks and personality to make a great movie star; she is classy yet playful. She loves people and can charm anyone. Noir is brave and takes to new spaces in just minutes.
Read more about how to adopt Noir on Petfinder.
Obee, domestic shorthair mix
Obee is a male domestic shorthair mix currently residing at Hyde Park Cats.
He's mastered his house-training etiquette. He's already vaccinated and neutered. Obee is a special needs pet, so please inquire about his specific care requirements.
Here's what Obee's friends at Hyde Park Cats think of him:
With people and places he knows he is very affectionate. He loves getting pets, purrs often and is generally very sweet.
Read more about Obee on Petfinder.
Buster, American shorthair
Buster is a sweet male American shorthair cat in the care of Chicago Cat Rescue.
Buster is friendly as can be — he gets along well with other cats. He's already house-trained. He already has had all of his shots, and he's neutered.
Buster's current caretakers say:
Buster makes the perfect furry headrest and can often be found sitting on the couch cushion behind his foster mom's head.
Apply to adopt Buster today at Petfinder.
Milou, American shorthair
Milou is a female American shorthair cat being cared for at Chicago Cat Rescue.
Milou is patient, and she plays well with children. Her ideal forever home would be a cat-free environment. She has mastered her house-training etiquette. She has had all of her shots, and she's spayed.
From Milou's current caretaker:
She would be a great companion for someone in a small, quite apartment! Milou doesn't love to be picked up, but she does love to be in the same room as people and if you are chosen she may even cuddle up with you!
Read more about how to adopt Milou on Petfinder.
Dulcie, American shorthair
Dulcie is a female American shorthair cat in the care of Chicago Cat Rescue.
Dulcie is happy to keep company with other cats. Her vaccinations are already up to date, and she's spayed. She's already house-trained.
Notes from Dulcie's caretakers:
She is a curious girl and when she hears any noise she is at the window investigating. She makes a great companion and loves to be in the same room as you.
Apply to adopt Dulcie today at Petfinder.
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