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Rita

Young
Female
Medium

Domestic Short Hair

About Rita

Chicago, IL

Breed

Domestic Short Hair

Physical Traits

Young

(1-3 years)

Female

Medium

(7-11 lbs)

Coat: Short

Tabby (Brown / Chocolate), Torbie

Behavior

Personality

Friendly, Quiet, Protective, Affectionate, Independent, Gentle

Rita’s Compatibility

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Rita's Story

Rita is a sweet kitty who loves spending time with her two female kittens, Miss Lizzy and Eleanor. She would love to find a forever home with her two girls, however, if they find a home without their mom, Rita will need a home with a feline companion, as well. This petite cat is gentle and seeks out her foster parents to be petted and receive some attention, once her kittens have taken their share. She would benefit from a calm and quiet home. If you would like to meet and possibly adopt this amazing feline, please email info@chicagocatrescue.org or call 773/203-0215. No texts, please. CCR adopts to forever homes in Chicago or the very near suburbs that are within 10 miles of our Chicago foster families. We love our cats and we pledge support for the rest of their lives, which is why our location limits are in place. We appreciate your understanding. If you are outside of these limits, please check petfinder.com, which allows searching by zip code, for cats closer to your home. At Chicago Cat Rescue, we are dedicated to both the physical and emotional well-being of the cats and kittens in our care. For this reason, unless expressly stated, we do not place cats or kittens in homes where they will be the only cat. Generally, cats love the company of other cats, and can become quite lonely when living alone. Kittens will only be placed in pairs, or to join another kitten or young cat in your home. Chicago Cat Rescue is an entirely foster-based organization. Our ability to help more cats in need is dependent on our availability of foster homes. If you think you could provide a loving foster situation for a cat in need, or would like to learn more about our foster program, please email us, foster@chicagocatrescue.org. Thank you!

Rita is a sweet kitty who loves spending time with her two female kittens, Miss Lizzy and Eleanor. She would love to find a forever home with her two girls, however, if they find a home without their mom, Rita will need a home with a feline companion, as well. This petite cat is gentle and seeks out her foster parents to be petted and receive some attention, once her kittens have taken their share. She would benefit from a calm and quiet home.

If you would like to meet and possibly adopt this amazing feline, please email info@chicagocatrescue.org or call 773/203-0215. No texts, please.

CCR adopts to forever homes in Chicago or the very near suburbs that are within 10 miles of our Chicago foster families. We love our cats and we pledge support for the rest of their lives, which is why our location limits are in place. We appreciate your understanding. If you are outside of these limits, please check petfinder.com, which allows searching by zip code, for cats closer to your home.

At Chicago Cat Rescue, we are dedicated to both the physical and emotional well-being of the cats and kittens in our care. For this reason, unless expressly stated, we do not place cats or kittens in homes where they will be the only cat. Generally, cats love the company of other cats, and can become quite lonely when living alone.

Kittens will only be placed in pairs, or to join another kit

How To Adopt

Rita was listed as Adoptable by Chicago Cat Rescue

How can I adopt Rita?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Chicago Cat Rescue. 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 Rita 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 Chicago Cat Rescue for details on the pet.

When can I meet Rita?

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

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to Chicago Cat Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!

Chicago Cat Rescue's Adoption Policy

Chicago Cat Rescue is a foster based organization, which means that all our cats and kittens are housed in private foster homes until we find them permanent homes. We generally begin by having a phone conversation with prospective adopters in order to find out what you're looking for and to learn something about you and your home situation. CCR adopts to homes in Chicago and the very near suburbs, which are within 10 miles of our Chicago foster families. Our minimum adoption age is 25. We then put you in touch with our foster parents, so you can contact them directly to schedule meet ‘n greets with our cats in their foster homes. Meeting our cats in their foster homes and having in-depth conversations with our foster parents is a great way to learn about your prospective cats' personalities and temperaments. We sometimes begin with a virtual visit between adopters and foster parents, and our cats are able to participate too! Then, if all parties are comfortable, an in-home visit is scheduled. All family members are expected to participate in these virtual and in-home visits. During the challenging past three years, we’ve tried our best to continue to give our cats the opportunity to find their forever homes. At the same time, we have strived to maintain the integrity of our adoption process. Once you’ve met the cat(s) you’d like to adopt, we will send you our adoption application and contract. We ask for a couple of business days to process applications, which gives you time to prepare for your new furry family member's arrival. Application processing includes contacting personal, vet and landlord references (as applicable). After your application is approved, we deliver our cats to their new homes. Our adoption fee is $175 per cat or kitten, to help defray our costs. All our cats are spayed/neutered, blood tested for Feline Leukemia and FIV, dewormed, FVRCP vaccinated and micro chipped, in addition to receiving any other necessary medical care. We maintain follow up contact with our adopters by phone and email to help ensure a smooth transition, and to address any questions and concerns that may arise. We hope our adopters will use us as a resource both at the time of adoption and on into the future, as needed.

Our Mission

Chicago Cat Rescue is dedicated to the rescue and adoption of homeless cats and kittens, and to the education of their human companions. Back in 2006, a small group of willful women raised our voices to join others who sought to end animal homelessness in our community. Since that time, we have worked tirelessly to save the...