If you're working for home or just playing it safe by practicing social distancing, now is a perfect time to bring a new furry family member into the fold. Email us any questions about any cats we have and we will be happy to provide any additional information you may need. If you are approved for adoption, we are now doing curbside adoptions in order to minimize contact.

New arrival! Lexi just got here off a rescue transport. Lexi found herself on the kill list at a southern IL pound when her owners abandoned her. Lexi is a Rat-Cha, designer name for Rat Terrier/ Chihuahua mix. At just around 2 yrs old, and around 16 pounds, this little girl is going to break hearts! She does very well with other dogs & cats. She most likely came from a home where her people were not very nice to her, & possibly even hit her. She is laid back upon initial meeting, but warms up in a very short time. She likes to play, likes toys, treats & rawhide or bones. She loves to give tons of kisses! She does very well on a leash, and is doing well with housetraining. The aggressive nature of the Chihuahua breed is less common in the Rat Terrier. The Rat-Cha will be roughly three times the size of a Chihuahua. This designer hybrid breed loves to snuggle under covers with their owners or anywhere that will keep them warm. The Chihuahua Terrier mix loves to sleep in small spaces to feel safe and comfortable. Over all the Chihuahua Rat Terrier is a great addition to any family. All of our dogs are spayed or neutered, current on vaccinations, microchipped, and tested negative for heartworm. All dogs have a $150 adoption fee. If you are interested in meeting or adopting this dog, please complete an adoption application at www.safehousepets.org/adopt and a volunteer will contact you promptly.

All of our cats have been spayed or neutered, vaccinated, de-wormed, microchipped, and tested for FIV/FeLV. Our adoption fee structure is as follows:

 

• $75 - Kittens/Young (Up to 1 year)
• $50 - Adult (1 Year +)
• $25 - Senior (7 Years +)
• $0 - FIV +
• There is an additional $25 fee for cats considered to be an "Exotic" (Siamese, Persian, etc...)
• If you are a senior (65 years or older) you can adopt any of our senior cats (7 years or older) for only $10! Please mention this special when applying.
• We also have a kitten special - adopt 2 available kittens (1 year & under) for $125

While we try to keep our animal listings up-to-date online, sometimes the age range may be labelled incorrectly. Please don't hesitate to contact us for the most up-to-date information on a particular cat.  Our cats are shown by appointment - we are a foster based rescue and so we don't have a location with set hours.

If you are interested in adopting or would like to meet our cats, please fill out our adoption application online at www.safehousepets.org/info/adoption and a volunteer will contact you promptly. 

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