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Mei

  • Young
  • Female
  • Large

About Mei

Northlake, IL

Physical Traits

Young
(1-3 years)
Female
Large
(12-16 lbs)
Coat: Long
Dilute Tortoiseshell

Behavior

Personality
Affectionate, Curious, Gentle, Friendly, Playful, Smart
House-trained: Yes

Health

Vaccinated:
Yes
Declawed:
No

Mei’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has good compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Mei's Story

Mom cat MEI <br/><br/>This beautiful Maine Coon family has an extraordinary rescue story. Their original breeder in Ukraine was forced to surrender his animals due to the ongoing impact of the war. To save their lives, the cats were legally transported out of the war zone and brought into the Czech Republic.<br/><br/>Their journey did not end there.<br/>To ensure they could travel safely and legally to the United States, they required:<br/> • International-level paperwork and documentation<br/> • Microchipping and travel preparation<br/> • Travel health certificates<br/> • Private nanny transport from Ukraine → Czech Republic → USA<br/> • International airline fees, carriers, and handling costs<br/><br/>The entire process was emotionally draining, logistically complex, and very expensive, but every step was taken to ensure these cats arrived safely and are now ready for new lives.<br/><br/>They are now in a foster home in Chicago, IL, socialized, affectionate, and thriving.<br/><br/>🐾 Who’s Available<br/> • Mama Maine Coon – gentle, stunning, and a devoted mother<br/> • 4 Kittens – 12 weeks old<br/> • 2 boys, 2 girls<br/> • One kitten is polydactyl (pterodactyl paws!)<br/> • All are sweet, very social, lovable, and healthy<br/><br/>🐾 <br/>🐾 Adoption Information<br/><br/>This is not a typical local rescue case. These cats were saved through an international rescue effort involving legal transport across multiple countries, specialized veterinary preparation, airline handling, and private nanny travel.<br/><br/>Because of this, placement is limited to adopters who understand and are prepared to support the documented rescue and transport costs associated with bringing these cats safely from a war zone to the United States.<br/><br/><br/>🐾 Next Steps<br/><br/>If you’re interested in adopting this incredible mom or one of her kittens, please reach out. These cats have survived what many never could — and they now deserve stable, loving homes here in the U.S.<br/><br/>Adoption application link:<br/>https://form.jotform.com/232924707557161<br/> <br/>847-727-9608

Mom cat MEI

This beautiful Maine Coon family has an extraordinary rescue story. Their original breeder in Ukraine was forced to surrender his animals due to the ongoing impact of the war. To save their lives, the cats were legally transported out of the war zone and brought into the Czech Republic.

Their journey did not end there.
To ensure they could travel safely and legally to the United States, they required:
• International-level paperwork and documentation
• Microchipping and travel preparation
• Travel health certificates
• Private nanny transport from Ukraine → Czech Republic → USA
• International airline fees, carriers, and handling costs

The entire process was emotionally draining, logistically complex, and very expensive, but every step was taken to ensure these cats arrived safely and are now ready for new lives.

They are now in a foster home in Chicago, IL, socialized, affectionate, and thriving.

🐾 Who’s Available
• Mama Maine Coon

Mom cat MEI

This beautiful Maine Coon family has an extraordinary rescue story. Their original breeder in Ukraine was forced to surrender his animals due to the ongoing impact of the war. To save their lives, the cats were legally transported out of the war zone and brought into the Czech Republic.

Their journey did not end there.
To ensure they could travel safely and legally to the United States, they required:
• International-level paperwork and documentation
• Microchipping and travel preparation
• Travel health certificates
• Private nanny transport from Ukraine → Czech Republic → USA
• International airline fees, carriers, and handling costs

The entire process was emotionally draining, logistically complex, and very expensive, but every step was taken to ensure these cats arrived safely and are now ready for new lives.

They are now in a foster home in Chicago, IL, socialized, affectionate, and thriving.

🐾 Who’s Available
• Mama Maine Coon – gentle, stunning, and a devoted mother
• 4 Kittens – 12 weeks old
• 2 boys, 2 girls
• One kitten is polydactyl (pterodactyl paws!)
• All are sweet, very social, lovable, and healthy

🐾
🐾 Adoption Information

This is not a typical local rescue case. These cats were saved through an international rescue effort involving legal transport across multiple c

Mei is from Dog is My Shepherd

[Northlake, IL]

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