Domestic Medium Hair Cats Available for Adoption

Meet Maelle! If you have a soft spot for the "mysterious" types, Maelle is ready to enchant you. With her luxurious, flowing black coat and soulful eyes, she looks like she stepped straight out of a fairy tale. While she isn't the type to shout for attention, she is a deeply sweet girl who expresses her affection through quiet moments and gentle companionship.

Maelle is a "quality over quantity" kind of girl. She might start at the back of her space, watching with curiosity, but once she realizes you're a friend, her shy exterior melts away into pure sweetness. She is the perfect match for someone who appreciates a quiet, peaceful home and the incredibly rewarding feeling of being the one person a shy cat trusts completely. She is calm, observant, and tender-hearted and is the cat who will sit nearby and "keep you company" while you read or work.

Maelle is spayed, up-to-date on FVRCP and Rabies vaccinations, and FIV and FeLV negative.*

Maelle is staying at PetSmart in Northbrook. Head there to go visit during their open hours through the windows but please email cats@heartlandanimalshelter.org to schedule a time to meet them! PetSmart Northbrook is located at 291 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL 60062 and is open Monday - Saturday 9am-8pm and Sunday 10am-7pm.

*TreeFrog, a cat that previously lived and free-roamed with this cat, has tested positive for Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV). Because this cat had close contact with TreeFrog - including sharing water dishes and free-roaming together - they are considered FeLV exposed for a 60-day period. FeLV can be transmitted through close contact, such as bite wounds, mutual grooming, and shared food or water bowls and litter boxes. FeLV has an incubation period of up to 60 days, during which a cat may test negative on SNAP antigen tests despite being infected. Due to this exposure, we recommend retesting 60 days after the last possible exposure date (after April 10, 2026). One FeLV SNAP antigen test and one FeLV quantitative PCR test would be performed at no charge to the adopter.

For more information on FeLV - https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951934

The Domestic Medium Hair cat is a versatile and beloved breed known for its medium length coat that comes in a wide range of colors and patterns. These affectionate and playful cats are often found in shelters, as they are not a recognized breed but rather a classification for cats of mixed ancestry. Despite their mixed heritage, Domestic Medium Hairs possess unique personalities and make wonderful companions for families and individuals looking for a loving feline companion.

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