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Tessa

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Large
  • Domestic Short Hair

About Tessa

Springfield, IL

Breed

Domestic Short Hair

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Female
Large
(12-16 lbs)
Black, White

Behavior

Personality
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Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

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Tessa's Story

Meet Tessa!<br/><br/>Tessa is a beautiful 3-year-old black and white kitty with a tender heart and a quiet resilience. She's a nervous girl, but with patience and kindness, she's been steadily coming out of her shell-and she's already made incredible progress.<br/><br/>Tessa is now beginning to seek out attention, showing her sweet, gentle personality more each day. She may take a little time to trust, but once she does, you'll discover a loving companion who just wants to feel safe and cherished.<br/><br/>This brave girl has worked so hard to get where she is, and now she's ready for the next step-a forever home where she can continue to blossom.<br/><br/>If you believe in second chances and have room in your heart for a shy but oh-so-sweet kitty, Tessa is waiting for you. Come meet her at the Animal Protective League located at 1001 Taintor Road in Springfield. We are open every day from noon to 5 p.m.

Meet Tessa!

Tessa is a beautiful 3-year-old black and white kitty with a tender heart and a quiet resilience. She's a nervous girl, but with patience and kindness, she's been steadily coming out of her shell-and she's already made incredible progress.

Tessa is now beginning to seek out attention, showing her sweet, gentle personality more each day. She may take a little time to trust, but once she does, you'll discover a loving companion who just wants to feel safe and cherished.

This brave girl has worked so hard to get where she is, and now she's ready for the next step-a forever home where she can continue to blossom.

If you believe in second chances and have room in your heart for a shy but oh-so-sweet kitty, Tessa is waiting for you. Come meet her at the Animal Protective League located at 1001 Taintor Road in Springfield. We are open every day from noon to 5 p.m.

Meet Tessa!

Tessa is a beautiful 3-year-old black and white kitty with a tender heart and a quiet resilience. She's a nervous girl, but with patience and kindness, she's been steadily coming out of her shell-and she's already made incredible progress.

Tessa is now beginning to seek out attention, showing her sweet, gentle personality more each day. She may take a little time to trust, but once she does, you'll discover a loving companion who just wants to feel safe and cherished.

This brave girl has worked so hard to get where she is, and now she's ready for the next step-a forever home where she can continue to blossom.

If you believe in second chances and have room in your heart for a shy but oh-so-sweet kitty, Tessa is waiting for you. Come meet her at the Animal Protective League located at 1001 Taintor Road in Springfield. We are open every day from noon to 5 p.m.

How To Adopt

Tessa was listed as Adoptable by Animal Protective League
How can I adopt Tessa?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Animal Protective League. 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 Tessa 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 Animal Protective League for details on the pet.
When can I meet Tessa?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Animal Protective League will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Tessa, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Animal Protective League, and they'll be happy to help!
Animal Protective League's Adoption Policy
We have plenty of dogs and cats just waiting to meet you!  Our adoption center is open from Noon to 5pm every day.  If you see an animal on Petfinder please feel free to call our shelter at 217-544-PETS (7387) to inquire if the animal is at the shelter or in one of our foster homes.  There is a simple application process that you will need to complete prior to approval for adoption.   Although we occasionally run adoption specials, our regular adoption fees for cats are $50 or two for $65.  Our pricing on dogs is variable.  Every animal has been spayed or neutered, microchipped, tested for heartworms or FeLV/FIV, and is current on all vaccines.  That’s over a $350 value!   Animal Protective League 1001 Taintor Road Springfield, IL  62702 We are located behind the Illinois State Fairgrounds

Tessa is from Animal Protective League

[Springfield, IL]

Our Mission
Check out our website at apl-shelter.org for all of our upcoming events and current information. The Animal Protective League is a 501(c) organization and operates both an animal shelter with adoption center and a high-volume, low-cost spay/neuter clinic.  We are the regional leaders in ending the euthanasia of healthy, ...
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Today's hours: 12 to 5 p.m.
Location
1001 Taintor Road Springfield, IL, 62702

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