Rambo - Domestic Short Hair Cat for Adoption in Wheeling, Illinois

Meet Rambo!

She came in as a stray to Heartland and she was very scared at first. You couldn't touch her or be close to her without hissing and she was always hiding. The good news is that in foster care, she has made a little progress.

Rambo gets along with all of her siblings -- plays with every toy! Springs, ping pong balls, cat wands and feathers, laser light and any other toy she can get her paws on. She has enjoyed the cat trees, scratchers and tunnels!

She has just started to come join her siblings in making biscuits -- while she is doing this, she welcomes being pet. All over body pets and will give you her belly for some extra.

She has been enjoying the community fluffy, furry cat bed.

Rambo does not like to be picked up. She is still very shy when she is approached. She hisses a lot - but it is just her 'talking' -- if you get her to lay down and pet her, she will give in and begin to enjoy. She will come right up to you with a churro treat in your hand -- she will lick it off of your finger -- she doesn't bite when she is doing this.

She is used to having videos on or music.

She is litter box trained - using clumping litter.

Water and dry food out all day and he has been fed wet food in the morning and in the evening (Kitten Fancy Feast).

She will need time to trust her person -- strongly suggest to start her in a small room and spend time with her. She will begin to trust you before you give her the whole house.

She is difficult to get into carrier - best to probably cover her with a blanket before trying to pick her up.

Rambo is spayed and up-to-date on her FVRCP and Rabies vaccines.

She is currently staying in a lovely foster home. Email cats@heartlandanimalshelter.org to set up a time to meet her!

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.

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