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Cats for adoption in Illinois

1,121 cats waiting across Illinois

Adoptable cats from shelters and rescues across Illinois. Filter by age, size, and household fit.

1,121 cats are listed across Illinois, in 33 cities and from 36 shelters and rescues. Palatine has the most with 161.

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Palatine161Huntley114Champaign100Lyons83Wheaton75Wauconda72
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Rosa, a Domestic Medium Hair / MixedWaiting 127 days
Rosa
Domestic Medium Hair / Mixed
Libertyville, IL
Tilly, a Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 3 Years 3 MonthsWaiting 96 days
Tilly
Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 3 Years 3 Months
Greenville, IL
Davonte (Vaughn), a Domestic Short HairWaiting 132 days
Davonte (Vaughn)
Domestic Short Hair
Palatine, IL
Zora, a Domestic Short Hair (short coat)Waiting 134 days
Zora
Domestic Short Hair (short coat)
Palatine, IL
Ivy, a Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 3 Years 11 MonthsWaiting 136 days
Ivy
Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 3 Years 11 Months
Iroquois, IL
Nebula, a Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 5 Years 11 MonthsWaiting 136 days
Nebula
Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 5 Years 11 Months
Iroquois, IL
Uncle John, a Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 3 Years 11 MonthsWaiting 136 days
Uncle John
Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 3 Years 11 Months
Iroquois, IL
Boq, a Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 3 Years 11 MonthsWaiting 136 days
Boq
Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (short coat) · 3 Years 11 Months
Iroquois, IL
Tino T, a Domestic Short HairWaiting 136 days
Tino T
Domestic Short Hair
Palatine, IL
Genevieve, a Domestic Long Hair / CalicoWaiting 138 days
Genevieve
Domestic Long Hair / Calico
Palatine, IL
Hilary Knight, a Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 1 Year 4 MonthsWaiting 149 days
Hilary Knight
Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 1 Year 4 Months
Wheaton, IL
Squeak, a Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 1 Year 3 MonthsWaiting 150 days
Squeak
Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 1 Year 3 Months
Champaign, IL
Byrdie & Mickle (bonded pair), a Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 3 Years 9 MonthsWaiting 154 days
Byrdie & Mickle (bonded pair)
Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 3 Years 9 Months
Wheaton, IL
Moonbeam, a Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 7 Years 3 MonthsWaiting 161 days
Moonbeam
Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 7 Years 3 Months
Champaign, IL
Rowan, a Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 2 YearsWaiting 163 days
Rowan
Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 2 Years
Chicago, IL
Ethan, a Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 1 Year 5 MonthsWaiting 169 days
Ethan
Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 1 Year 5 Months
Champaign, IL
MeiSu (Aka Taunus), a Snowshoe / SiameseWaiting 174 days
MeiSu (Aka Taunus)
Snowshoe / Siamese
Palatine, IL
Sesame, a Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 1 YearWaiting 183 days
Sesame
Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 1 Year
Dalzell, IL
Ebony, a Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 1 Year 5 MonthsWaiting 182 days
Ebony
Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 1 Year 5 Months
Greenville, IL
Izzy, a Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 1 Year 1 MonthWaiting 182 days
Izzy
Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 1 Year 1 Month
Greenville, IL
Roosevelt, a Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 1 Year 1 MonthWaiting 184 days
Roosevelt
Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 1 Year 1 Month
Greenville, IL
Livingston, a Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 9 MonthsWaiting 189 days
Livingston
Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 9 Months
Chicago, IL
Gambill, a Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 9 MonthsWaiting 189 days
Gambill
Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 9 Months
Chicago, IL
Pebbles, a Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 1 Year 3 MonthsWaiting 200 days
Pebbles
Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · 1 Year 3 Months
Dalzell, IL

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