Wanted: one kitten .. for a home that usually has one (or two) dogs, and one (or two) cats... but at the moment has -- sadly -- but one dog.

TIA! Ted E.
Ted@Eselgroth.com

You are a brave man!

Can't you adopt those things all over the place? I was in Petco the other night and I swear there were offers all over the place.

You could adopt through Dupage Animal Care & Control (over in Wheaton) - lots of kittens (and older cats) available. It's $100 adoption fee, which includes vet check, first shots, spay/neuter, and microchipping. They may have a deal if you adopt a bonded pair. I got my own cats from DuPage Animal Care - very nice people. I never knew they don't actually get funding through our taxes.

Also, Petsmart at Danada works with a shelter group and they have kittens/cats in the store to meet. I think that group's fee is about $125. And, a lot of vets can point you toward kittens up for adoption - often fostered in their own offices, which can include quite a bit of health care in the adoption fee. Good luck!

I still stand by my usual recommendation:
A.D.O.P.T. - Naperville

Have a friend who experienced a bad exception with ADOPT Naperville. Will never go there again.

The vets I wouldn't normally recommend (GE Animal Hospital) just happened to have the kitten we adopted 3 years ago. She was very ill, but they kept accepting her back for more treatment (at no charge BTW) until her poor health cleared up. Couldn't be happier & healthier now.

Glendale Animal Hospital also has kittens for adoption. Both will strongly suggest included spay or neuter with the adoption agreement. Glendale is a more cat-friendly place.

I take my cats to GEAH, and am happy with all the vets I've met there over the last two years - and, yes, when I was in a few months ago, they had two kittens they were finding homes for. My understanding was that they'd provide medical care for any illnesses a newly adopted animal might develop, as well as the adoption fee covering initial shots, spaying, etc.

Ted,

Try the DuPage County Animal Care & Control Foster Kitten Program.

You can care for three or four kittens for a few weeks and then you can keep the kitten that you like the best (or maybe more than one).

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or maybe more than one

Holy litterbox cat woman! Who would want more than 1 cat?

Prrrrrrr.

Ted, on a realistic note. My kids have two, both from Du Page County Animal Control. GE Animal Hospital gives discounts on medical services and such for these adopted little things. I look at them as gifts that keep on giving.

Hey, I have a neighbor with an absolutely psychotic cat, but it does nothing but purr and rub against my leg. Am I giving out good vibes?

Depends on who is doing the purring and rubbing. The cat or the neighbor?

Thanks everybody... we knew about the "official" adoption agencies, of course... but were just hoping to help a neighbor distribute a litter for which they were hoping to find good homes. We've been on that side of the fence in the past, and know what a challenge it can be.

In any case, we're still looking. Or should I say, again looking. Shortly after I put up the original post we hit a few of the proverbial "family emergencies" which focused our attentions elsewhere. We're back on track now and once again putting out the four-legged friend welcome mat.

Best! --TedE

Ted, Have we ever discussed how you look like the Empire Carpet guy?

I saw their commerical yesterday and thought of you.

I just saw and met 2 kitties in Lisle a few weeks back. They should be ready for release from mom soon.(They were eating solids) Pretty well socialized. Boy and a girl. I believe one is cream with one black spot and the other cream and peach. I could ask my husband if his co-worker still has them.?

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Ted ... you look like the Empire Carpet guy

I have been hurt before. But never so deeply.

WARNING! HOTLINK AHEAD!

Now you can have a bobble head of Ted...

Hair. Way too much hair.

In any case, and thanks to your observation, we're thinking of pulling up our carpeting and replacing it with hardwood floors. Or tile. Or maybe Astroturf... I can probably get a good deal through West.