Ralphie - Domestic Short Hair Cat for Adoption in Wheaton, Illinois

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Please contact KeK for more information about this pet.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/

Ralphie has been through so much but still has love in his heart and hope that he will find a family that gives him the life he deserves.

Ralphie's rescue journey began in 2020 when he was brought to animal control as a tiny orphan only a month old. He was rescued at Christmas time by an ARF foster who found him an adoptive family. We don't know the exact details but the next 5 years were not the best for Ralphie. He was attacked and picked on by other cats in the home and at some point he was put in a dirty garage to live alone in the dark. Ralphie was relinquished back to our rescue scared, with his white fur a dirty gray, and scars on his face from being attacked over and over again.

Despite the pain he endured, Ralphie is full of light and a sweet loving energy. He looks up at you with gratitude so happy to be in a safe and cozy place.

Ralphie loves to play with his spinny ball tower. He adores being brushed. Ralphie is a sucker for belly rubs and just wants to cuddle and be near you.

He is ready for his next chapter that will be the happily ever after that every cat deserves! He will do best as an only cat because of his past trauma. Older quiet kids are fine but his new home should be on the quiet side in order to best support his personality.

Ralphie
is micro-chipped, up to date on all vaccinations,
neutered
, and litter box trained.

Ralphie
's adoption fee is $135. If you are interested in meeting
Ralphie
, 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.

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The domestic short hair cat is a popular and diverse breed known for its unique personalities and low maintenance care. These cats come in various colors and patterns, with short, easy to manage coats that require minimal grooming. Domestic short hairs are friendly, adaptable, and make wonderful companions for individuals and families alike. They possess playful and affectionate qualities that endear them to many, making them one of the most beloved and widely adopted cat breeds worldwide.

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...