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Magnolia

  • Kitten
  • Female
  • Medium
  • Domestic Short Hair

About Magnolia

Grayslake, IL

Breed

Domestic Short Hair

Physical Traits

Kitten
(less than 1 year)
Female
Medium
(7-11 lbs)
Coat: Short
Tabby (Brown / Chocolate)

Behavior

Personality
Playful, Submissive, Funny
House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
No
Vaccinated:
Yes
Special Needs:
No
Declawed:
No

Magnolia's Compatibility

  • This pet has good compatibility with kids.

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with dogs.

  • This pet has good compatibility with cats.

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

$150

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Magnolia's Story

Magnolia (about 12 weeks old as of 7/31/2026) is a female brown tabby short haired kitten. Magnolia was born in a Waukegan feral cat colony and trapped along with her sisters and mom when she was about 2 weeks old. From when her eyes were barely opened she was raised in a loving foster home with two children doting on her, so she's grown up much friendlier than her docile but terrified mom. As a tiny kitten Magnolia was kind of stunned by her transition to indoor life. While in those first few days her sisters would scramble, try to get away, maybe even hiss when being handled,Magnolia would just sort of get stunned and freeze- making her the natural favorite of the kids in her foster home! The extra attention lavished on Maggie compounded her goofiness. She loves being held and loves to play with people- if she hears someone coming down the steps her favorite game is to wait at the bottom and jump out at them when they reach her. What does this accomplish? We don't know, but in Maggie's silly mind it makes perfect sense! She gets along well with other cats and like most kittens has a lot of energy so we think she'll do best with a young kitty playmate. She's very used to kids and although she hasn't lived with dogs we think she's had enough excitement and chaos in her upbringing that she would learn to love most cat-friendly dogs.<br/><br/>Magnolia will be spayed August 16th and ready to go to her new home soon after! Come and meet her at our public adoption event most Saturdays 11-2 at the Pet Supplies Plus store in Waukegan!

Magnolia (about 12 weeks old as of 7/31/2026) is a female brown tabby short haired kitten. Magnolia was born in a Waukegan feral cat colony and trapped along with her sisters and mom when she was about 2 weeks old. From when her eyes were barely opened she was raised in a loving foster home with two children doting on her, so she's grown up much friendlier than her docile but terrified mom. As a tiny kitten Magnolia was kind of stunned by her transition to indoor life. While in those first few days her sisters would scramble, try to get away, maybe even hiss when being handled,Magnolia would just sort of get stunned and freeze- making her the natural favorite of the kids in her foster home! The extra attention lavished on Maggie compounded her goofiness. She loves being held and loves to play with people- if she hears someone coming down the steps her favorite game is to wait at the bottom and jump out at them when they reach her. What does this accomplish? We don't know, but in Maggie's silly mind it makes perfect sense! Sh

Magnolia (about 12 weeks old as of 7/31/2026) is a female brown tabby short haired kitten. Magnolia was born in a Waukegan feral cat colony and trapped along with her sisters and mom when she was about 2 weeks old. From when her eyes were barely opened she was raised in a loving foster home with two children doting on her, so she's grown up much friendlier than her docile but terrified mom. As a tiny kitten Magnolia was kind of stunned by her transition to indoor life. While in those first few days her sisters would scramble, try to get away, maybe even hiss when being handled,Magnolia would just sort of get stunned and freeze- making her the natural favorite of the kids in her foster home! The extra attention lavished on Maggie compounded her goofiness. She loves being held and loves to play with people- if she hears someone coming down the steps her favorite game is to wait at the bottom and jump out at them when they reach her. What does this accomplish? We don't know, but in Maggie's silly mind it makes perfect sense! She gets along well with other cats and like most kittens has a lot of energy so we think she'll do best with a young kitty playmate. She's very used to kids and although she hasn't lived with dogs we think she's had enough excitement and chaos in her upbringing that she would learn to love most cat-friendly dogs.

Magnolia will be spayed August 16th and ready to go to her new home soon afte

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How To Adopt

Magnolia was listed as Adoptable by Spay and Stay
How can I adopt Magnolia?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Spay and Stay. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Magnolia is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Spay and Stay for details on the pet.
When can I meet Magnolia?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Spay and Stay will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Magnolia, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Spay and Stay, and they'll be happy to help!
Spay and Stay's Adoption Policy
If you think you might be interested in one of our cats please fill out our adoption application at https://www.spayandstay.org/cat-adoption/.  We will then work with you to ensure a good match and can arrange a meeting with the kitty or kitties you are most interested in.  We require a small donation as an adoption fee that varies depending on the age of the cat or kitten and offer a "bulk discount" for adopters willing to take on more than one kitty. Adult cats over 1 year- $100, Kittens 6 months - 1 year- $125; $225 for a pair. Kittens under 6 months- $150; $275 for 2, or $400 for 3 kittens. The adoption fee in each case includes the cat being spayed or neutered, up to date on FVRCP and rabies vaccines, microchipped, dewormed, and tested for FIV and FeLV. Because pet adoption is not our primary mission we have no central animal shelter and rely solely on a network of volunteer foster homes to house and socialize our adoptable cats.  While we don't have one convenient location to come and meet all of our available cats at once our individual foster parents get to work very closely with each kitty and can speak to what they are like in a home environment. We always take our kitties back if things aren't working out after a little time so we're passionate about helping you find the right match.

Magnolia is from Spay and Stay

[Grayslake, IL]

Our Mission
Spay and Stay is a non-profit organization that helps Lake County, IL residents trap and neuter the stray and feral cats in their neighborhoods to stabilize the homeless cat population and reduce overcrowding in local shelters.  Healthy adult ferals living in safe environments are always returned to their original colonies,...
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