Whiteriver

About Whiteriver

Breed

Domestic Shorthair

Sex

Male

Age

Adult

Location

Wheaton, IL

Adoption fee

135

Set and collected by Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF-IL), not Everybarn.

From Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF-IL)

Coming from a cat hoarding home, WhiteRiver is a unique "cat’s cat" who is hilariously skittish yet curious around humans, but a confident socialite with other felines. He requires a 1-2 month "safe room" start, but once settled, his kitten-like curiosity takes over! He loves exploring every corner and sniffing plants (without chewing them). You’ll find his "stealthy" behavior charming—he’s like a secret agent who observes from a distance while waiting for snacks. He is not a picky eater and absolutely loves treats! WhiteRiver is not an Alpha cat; he loves following his foster brother around like a loyal shadow. However, because he grew up in a crowd, he can be a bit clueless about personal space and isn't afraid to strut under the nose of a dominant cat. For this reason, he needs a mellow, patient feline sibling and would not do well with a highly dominant Alpha. While he hates being chased, he is learning to trust and now calmly enjoys head scratches in his cat box and has even mastered his first nail trim (which took some effort!). With a patient heart and plenty of snacks, WhiteRiver will be a rewarding, loyal, and entertaining addition to any peaceful home with a friendly…

In the rescue's own words, as they published it.

How adopting Whiteriver works

Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF-IL) decides every adoption: its application, its fee, its home check and its timing. Everybarn only shows this animal on the rescue's behalf, takes no payment and passes no messages.