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EVERY PURRS CAT IS SHOWN once every 10 days at least, so check the website or lists below to see who is going to be where or send us an email and we will bring your cat to the best place for you!! NAPERVILLE PETSMART: EVERY Saturday & Sunday 12-3pm; adoption counselors available SEVEN DAYS A WEEK!!! NAPERVILLE PETCO: Sun 12-3PM; adoption counselors available SEVEN DAYS A WEEK!!! AURORA PETSMART: EVERY Saturday & Sunday 12-3pm; adoption counselors available SEVEN DAYS A WEEK!!! **PURRS adopts out 15+ cats each and every week. If you see a cat or kitten you like, please pick up the phone or get in the car and come on down! |
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More About Annie...
**UPDATE 10/21/09**
Annie has her cart and her surgery!! We received almost $1,500 donations so far, and just went ahead with the surgery. We are still approx $500 short to pay for it, but all's well that ends well and Annie couldn't be happier. Pictures of Annie with her cart soon. Annie will be at Aurora Petsmart THIS WEEKEND (Rt 59 & Jefferson near Meijer). Come see her! Thanks guys!!! ANNIE IS AWESOME, BUT SHE STILL NEEDS YOUR HELP!!!Annie is not up for adoption yet, but she is up for DONATIONS. Miss Annie was stepped on and has a broken left leg and has a spinal fracture between L5 and L6, so she can not walk. Miss Annie ’zooms’ around by dragging herself with her front feet. (No feeling sorry for Miss Annie, guys!) Miss Annie is alive and well and although her prior owners abandoned her with this injury, she is quickly on her way to a bigger and better life.
Annie does needs your help though...PURRS has already had her evaluated by a neurologist and it appears we may be able to get some function back with surgery. Annie already has tingling and some feeling down her right leg (yay). We have another appointment Tuesday (9/30/2009). Either way though, we need to get Miss Annie a cart so she can zoom around easier and not aggravate the fractures now or after potential surgery.
Carts are custom made and Annie is already measured. We are expecting a cost of $400 for the cart and potentially $1500-$2000 for the surgery. If we can raise $150 today (9/29/2009), then we will order the cart and have it here in under 2 weeks!
Fundraising to date has raised $1,500. Annie has touched some hearts out there. If she touches yours and you are able to donate, please do so. You can donate here online or send a check. Our tax ID # is 26-1441871 and we are a 501c3 so your donation is tax deductible. If you need a receipt, please email (we automatically send receipts for donations over $100).
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- Meet your selected kitty(ies) at a PETCO or PetSMART during an event or, if they are located at the store, during any time the store is open
- Complete the joint application and contract form (you may fax this to us BEFORE meeting your kitty)
- Brief informational interview and/or reference check
- Adoption application approved (most adoptions are same day)
- Pay the required adoption fee (cash, check or charge payable to PURRS Naperville)
- Pick up your kitty(ies) and bring them home complete with medical records, discount coupons, cat information sheets and behavior information.
Cats need friends too and PURRS encourages pairs by way of discounting the cost. Two cats are $230 (instead of $250). Two kittens are $320 (instead of $350).
We also offer senior/military discounts when requested.
Adult cats are $125 and include:
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Kittens 5 months or under are $175 and include:
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Cat Adoption Application and Contract
Please be truthful in your responses so the Adoption Counselor can find the best cat or kitten for your household and family. Failure to provide truthful answers will result in nullification of your application and contract.
The information in this application will be kept completely confidential.
Cat(s) you wish to adopt:_____________________________________________________________
TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF
Date: ______________________ E-mail address: _________________________________________
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________
City: _______________________________________ State: _______ Zip Code: _________________
Home Phone: (_____)_____________________ Cell Phone: (_____)__________________________
Work Phone: (_____)_____________________ Other contact: (_____)________________________
Driver’s License Number: _____________________________________________________________
Do you live in a: __ House __ Condo __ Town house __ Apartment __ Mobile Home
Do you: __ Own __ Rent
If you are renting, are pets allowed by your lease? __ YES __ NO
Is a deposit required? __ YES __ NO
Name of landlord: ___________________________ Telephone number: (_____)_________________
If you move to a place where cats are not allowed, what would you do with them?
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How many adults live in your home? ____ How many children?: _____ Ages: ____________________
Are you currently employed? __ NO __ YES If yes, who is your employer? ______________________
What hours do you work? ____________________________________________________________
How many hours per day will the cat(s) be left alone?________________________________________
Who will be responsible for the daily care and feeding of the cat:_______________________________
Do you currently have pets at home? __ NO __ YES If yes, please describe below:
Animal Type Name Age Sex Neutered Declawed Kept In or Out
__Cat __Dog _______________ ____ __M __F __Yes __No __Yes __No __Indoors __Outdoors
__Cat __Dog _______________ ____ __M __F __Yes __No __Yes __No __Indoors __Outdoors
__Cat __Dog _______________ ____ __M __F __Yes __No __Yes __No __Indoors __Outdoors
__Other ___________________ ____ __M __F __Yes __No __Yes __No __Indoors __Outdoors
Other than the above, what other pets have you owned?
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What happened to them?
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For what reason(s) would you euthanize an animal?
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Have you ever adopted a pet from a shelter? __ NO __ YES If yes, when and which shelter?
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Who is your veterinarian (include address or phone #)
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TELL US ABOUT THE CAT YOU WISH TO ADOPT & HOW YOU WOULD KEEP IT
The reason I wish to adopt a cat is:
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I wish to adopt:
__ Kitten (under 6 months) __ Young adult (6 months to 1-1/2 years) __ Adult Cat (1-1/2 years or older)
My ideal cat would be:
__ Playful Princess/Diva type __ Vocal Quiet __ Lap cat __ Good with kids __ Good with dogs
__ Good with other cats
If you want to adopt a kitten or older kitten, what behaviors would you expect & how would you deal with them? ___________________________________________________________________________________
If the cat you want to adopt has special needs, how will you manage them? ___________________________________________________________________________________
Where will you keep the cat? __ Indoors only __ Garage __ Basement __ Cage __ Outside
Other: ______________________________________________________________________________
Will you allow the cat to go outside? __ NO __ YES Why?_____________________________________
Do you plan to declaw the cat? __ NO __ YES If yes: __ Front paws __ All four paws Why?
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What do you think your annual cost will be for the cat (food, litter, medical care)?____________________
How would you handle any possible negative behaviors (scratching furniture, litter box accidents, spraying, etc.)? ___________________________________________________________________________________
PLEASE INITIAL AFTER EACH SENTENCE.
I certify the information provided in this application is truthful and accurate to the best of my knowledge. If approved for adoption, I acknowledge that I assume risk of injury to others and myself and agree to release PURRS from any liability related to this cat(s) behavior or medical status. If I am approved to adopt a cat from PURRS Naperville, I will not allow the cat outdoors and when transporting the cat, will use a carrier. If the cat’s claws are intact, I agree not to declaw the cat in the future. If approved for adoption, when the cat is released to me, I will assume full responsibility for the health, welfare and medical needs of the cat. I further understand that I assume full financial responsibility for any future veterinary care. PURRS makes no guarantee as to the present health, temperament, mental disposition and training of the cat or need for any future medical care. If for any reason or at any time I no longer want the cat, I agree to return it to PURRS.
Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: ___________________
Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: ___________________
This section to be completed by the Adoption Counselor.
Adoption counselor (name):______________________________________ Date: ___________________
NOTES
Discussion items:
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APPLICATION RESULTS: __ Application approved __ Application denied
Adoption Counselor Signature:_____________________________________ Date: _________________
Adoption Site (store & town):_____________________________________________________________
PURRS Naperville is an IRS 501c3 approved not-for-profit organization. We subsist entirely on donations and grants. Please consider donating to help us achieve our mission. You may donate online one time or reoccuring, or send us a check.
If you wish to donate an item or supplies instead, please drop off at the bins at any of our adoption locatons (Naperville PETCO, Wheaton PETCO, Niles Petsmart). We are always in need of the following in kind donations:
- scoopable litter
- kitten food
- canned cat food
- paper towels
- bleach
- laundry soap
- dry cat food
- new or used cat items (toys, brushes, beds, cat trees)
Thank you for your generosity. Please contact us if you need a tax receipt.
PURRS Naperville is a no kill cat rescue, adoption and education resource. We are based in Naperville,IL and have our cats in foster homes, Petcos and Petsmarts. PURRS was founded by Rachael Resk, nationally known animal communicator and behaviorist. Find out more about Rachael at her website http://www.rachaelresk.com
PURRS goal is a no kill DuPage county.
Towards that end, we are doing the following:
- Contacting and unifying the other local cat rescues and open admission shelters in DuPage county towards this common goal.
- Establishing consistent guidelines for adoption and euthanasia reporting and statistics.
- Publishing a guide to what efforts are already underway.
- Supporting Feral Fixers in their efforts towards developing legalized TNR in DuPage County. PURRS also places Feral Fixers trapped friendly cats.
- Providing community and adopter education on feline behavior issues and resolutions and general humane education.
- Providing rehabilitation, socialization and rehoming assistance to stray and unwanted cats.
We DO take special needs cats and one of our favorites is our very own, Charlie, (pictured above). Charlie was born with two legs but gets around just fine and brings a smile to everyone he meets. Charlies joins us at many events. Come out and meet him.
We believe and know that animals have feelings wants and needs too and treat them accordingly. No cat is just a number with us.
PURRS Naperville is making a difference in the cat overpopulation problem and you can too.
PURRS Naperville is a foster home based organization. We have no physical shelter at this time. All our cats are at Naperville PETCO, Wheaton PETCO, Niles PetSmart or in foster homes.
Phone: 630-527-0306
Email: youhadmeatmeow@yahoo.com (Email is the best and fastest way to reach us)
Fax: 877-383-1038
Mailing Address:
PO Box 4432
Naperville, IL 60567-4432
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