Fat Cat Rescue in Wadsworth, Illinois was founded in 2012 and is dedicated to reducing the feral and stray cat population by partnering with trap-neuter-return programs and finding homes for adoptable cats and kittens. They've made an incredible difference to the homeless cat population in Lake County by spaying/neutering over 12,000 cats to date. On any one day, they have approximately 500 cats in their care.
Before you commit to adopting from Fat Cat Rescue, remember each cat is a Forever Cat. What does this mean?
If you're thinking about adopting a Forever Cat from Fat Cat Rescue, keep reading below for more information on their adoption process and fees.
Fat Cat Rescue's adoption process is straightforward:
Fat Cat Rescue's adoptions requirements are as follows:
Adoption fees at Fat Cat Rescue are as follows:
Your adoption fee covers spay/neuter surgery, rabies and distemper vaccinations, microchipping, and any required treatments for ear mites, fleas, and worms.
Our writing team is hard at work researching this shelter's adoption process and fees, so this page will be updated soon!
In the meantime, here's some nice-to-know info that applies to nearly every animal shelter, humane society, and rescue.
Because shelter dogs are full of love!
Is it because they know you saved them and love you harder for it?
I can't say for certain, but yes.
Jokes aside, there are three things all shelter dogs need to thrive in their new home:
Older shelter dogs, generally 1+ years old, may have experienced a lot of trauma, which often results in one of 8 common behavioral issues:
These issues are correctable! Your dog isn't broken, they're just damaged. You can fix them with enough love, patience, and a good training plan.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, finding good dog trainers can be hard. Like everything else, dog training is moving only. but there are great online dog trainers that are proven to work and can help get your new pup on the right path.
You can learn a lot about an animal welfare organization just by looking at their name.
Adoption processes vary drastically from organization to organization, but here are some general tips that apply in most instances. Note that we'll use the term "shelters" here for simplicity but it includes all types of rescue organizations.
If you have any questions about adopting an animal (what you'll need, what to expect, etc.) feel free to contact the PetLists team!
If you're looking to adopt a new dog, our Dog Adoption Guide is a must-read. It has everything you need to know about bringing a shelter dog home:
And we're adding new guides all the time.