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Nico

Young
Male
Medium

Domestic Short Hair

About Nico

Wheaton, IL

Breed

Domestic Short Hair

Physical Traits

Young

(1-3 years)

Male

Medium

(7-11 lbs)

Gray / Blue / Silver

Behavior

Health

Spayed/Neutered:

Yes

Vaccinated:

Yes

Nico’s Compatibility

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Nico's Story

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Thanks for your interest in a pet from A.R.F.! If you see a pet here, they are still available for adoption and you should apply through our adoption application on our website at https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application/ I am a sweet boy. Even though I lost my right rear leg due to an injury I can run and climb with the best of them. My favorite pastime is chasing and wrestling with my roommate Luna. When I tire out I will curl up in your lap and accept all the pets and love you can give me. I have a good appetite, love my fountain and have good litter box habits. Although I will give my people lots of loves, I will do best with another young cat. Like the Chicago Cub that I am named after, I am a Gold Glove winner. I’m ready to join your team. We encourage you to consider adopting kittens in pairs! There are several reasons why Nico would do good with a friend, including: -Two kittens keep each other entertained - they will play and get all their energy out on each other in time for snuggles with you! -Having two kittens to play with each other prevents "I'm lonely and bored" behavioral issues. -Watching two kittens wrestle is quite possibly the cutest thing you will ever see. -The kittens will teach each other "how to cat" and learn to be more social with humans and people. -You'll save two lives instead of one! Nico is microchipped, up to date on all vaccinations, neutered , and litter box trained. Nico 's adoption fee is $135. Please note A.R.F. does not approve applications for any kitten under 6 months of age to families that live outside of Illinois and/or beyond 100 miles of Wheaton or Glen Ellyn, IL. If you are interested in meeting Nico , please fill out our online kitten adoption application at https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application/ today! Once your application has been approved, an A.R.F. volunteer will be able to contact you to arrange a meeting. Thank you for considering a rescue pet from A.R.F.-Animal Rescue Foundation! We are based in Wheaton, IL and conduct adoption events in the DuPage County area. If you are interested in adopting one of our pets, please submit an adoption application at https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application/ Adoption appointments are scheduled based on the order of applications received, so submit your application early! Submitting an application does not commit you to any animal but does get you a head start with the adoption approval process. Due to a high volume of applications, we are often unable to respond to questions or schedule meetings until your application has been approved. More information about our adoption process can be found on our website here: https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/ As an all-volunteer, foster home-based organization, A.R.F. Animal Rescue Foundation does not have a facility where applicants can visit our animals. Please visit https://www.arf-il.org/events/ for a list of our upcoming adoption events. Thank you for choosing to adopt, not shop!

How To Adopt

Nico was listed as Adoptable by ARF-IL

How can I adopt Nico?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with ARF-IL. 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 Nico 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 ARF-IL for details on the pet.

When can I meet Nico?

If you've submitted an inquiry, ARF-IL will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Nico, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to ARF-IL, and they'll be happy to help!

ARF-IL's Adoption Policy

Please note that we do not have pets in our physical location in Wheaton. Please fill out an adoption application to schedule time to meet a pet. We are excited that you have decided to adopt a dog or cat from A.R.F.-Animal Rescue Foundation. Here is what you can expect during the pet adoption process. Step 1: Submit your no-obligation adoption application at https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application/ Step 2: We'll review your application, contact your references, and call your veterinarian Step 3: Meet the pet Step 4: Fill out adoption paperwork and take home your new best friend! All pets adopted from A.R.F.-Animal Rescue Foundation include the following as part of their adoption fee: * Spay/neuter or a certificate for a low-cost spay/neuter when medically recommended * Microchip and registration, a permanent identification to reunite lost pets with their owners * Initial de-worming and flea and tick treatment * Age-appropriate testing for heartworm/FIV-FELV * Age-appropriate vaccines * Pre-adoption medical exam * A certificate for a free healthy pet exam at one of A.R.F.’s participating veterinarians within 7 days of adoption * Offer for a no-risk 30 day free trial with Trupanion pet medical insurance Adoption Requirements * You must be at least 18 years of age with a valid photo ID, have submitted an A.R.F. online adoption application, and been approved to adopt * All animals in your household must be spayed or neutered, current with all vaccinations (including rabies, distemper and bordetella for dogs; rabies and distemper for cats), and dogs must be heartworm tested and on heartworm and flea preventative. * You must verify that you are allowed to have pets of the breed and size where you live. Before you are approved, A.R.F. volunteers must speak with your landlord or HOA/condo association representative. * All human household members and resident dogs (if adopting another dog) must be in attendance on the day of the adoption to meet the new pet and agree that adoption is a good decision. * The A.R.F. representative present and leading the adoption must agree that the pet’s placement with any particular family is in the pet’s best interest. * You must be able to commit the time and resources needed to care for the pet. * You must be able to take the pet home on the day of adoption with the appropriate restraint – collar and harness + leash for dogs and puppies, or a carrier for cats and kittens. * You agree to pay the non-refundable adoption donation listed on the pet’s biography. For more information, please see our website at https://www.arf-il.org/

Our Mission

A.R.F.-Animal Rescue Foundation is a non-profit no-kill humane society based in the western suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. Our family of volunteers is dedicated to rescuing, fostering, and caring for homeless dogs and orphan cats while we find them their forever homes. We promote spay/neuter programs to help reduce pet overp...