Name: Bo
Description: Bo is still learning about how to be a cat. His first time inside a house he was 10 months old and it was a very new and scary thing for him. He has come a long way in 4 months. He is learning all about the noises in a home and how a cat is supposed to act. He is figuring out that doors being shut, toilets flushing, phones ringing, timers beeping, etc. are normal sounds. When he first came in the house he was scared of everything and hid all the time. He used to do a lot of hissing but, as scared as he has been at times, he has NEVER intentionally scratched or bitten us. I believe he is, by nature, a gentle soul. He will seek me out if he is hungry and has even started asking me to pet him. He likes to talk to me. I believe that Bo will do best in a quiet home with someone who will be patient with him as he is still learning to fully trust people. I think that once he knows who is feeding him, he will warm up. Bo is a little spooked by the dog (tolerates in passing but not if directly approached by one) but if he lived with a dog that is 'cat trained' he may come around to liking dogs. You may email lujac41512@charter.net with questions. For obvious reasons, all animals adopted from Homeward Bound MUST live indoors, no exceptions.

Name: Dusty
Description: Dusty is a four-year-kitty who is as loving and gentle as they come! He had lived a quiet life in a quiet apartment with a senior woman but sadly, she died. He was adopted into another home with young kids and though they love him, they know he is not happy there. He had been perfectly litterbox trained in his previous home but started having accidents as a result of being stressed. The accidents are not health related; rather, it is a stress response. Once he is back in a quiet home, his accidents should disappear. Please email Libby at libby7521@hotmail.com with questions. She can also send you a pre-adoption questionnaire. For obvious reasons, all animals adopted from Homeward Bound MUST live indoors, no exceptions.

Name: Elmo
Description: Elmo needs a home. This very affectionate, cuddly, purr machine kitty is seeking a home as an only cat. He adores people, and tolerates the other cats, but clearly shows preference for wanting a place of his own in terms of feline friends. He loves to be held like a baby and will make such a great companion kitty. He is neutered, vaccinated, and front declawed. For obvious reasons, all animals adopted from Homeward Bound MUST live indoors, no exceptions. You may email raylut@yahoo.com with questions.

Name: Gigi
Description: Gigi doesn't ask for much - she doesn't need a huge house (an apartment will do), a fancy cat bed (a nice soft baby blanket will suffice), or the new cat gadgets. No, all she asks for is a nice, quiet adult home. She is the type of kitty who will bond very hard with her owner, so a single person would be ideal, though a couple is fine as long as one person doesn't mind being worshipped! Although she is fostered with other pets, we can tell that she'd be happiest as an 'only' furchild. Gigi has a very pretty longhaired black and white coat. She has been spayed and is good about using the litterbox. Gigi does not attend pet adoptions (way too stressful for a sensitive, quiet kitty) but her foster mom is able to meet during the week. For obvious reasons, all animals adopted from Homeward Bound MUST live indoors, no exceptions. You can email Rachel at lpuppylove4u@aol.com with questions.

Name: Joker
Description: Joker is a super cool and fun large black and white kitty who in some ways at least is more dog-like than cat! Joker is very social (he loves all sizes and ages of people), is snuggly (loves to share the bed at night) and with give gentle head-butts when he wants attention. He gets along very well with dogs but isn't so keen on living with other cats. Like all of the cats in our program, he is good about using the litter box. He is current on shots, neutered, and front declawed. You may email Amber at aclose21@hotmail.com with questions. For obvious reasons, all animals adopted from Homeward Bound MUST live indoors, no exceptions.

Name: Mama
Description: MaMa desperately needs a foster or a permanent home. She raised her first litter of kittens in an abandoned garage and has been used to surviving on her own, though we can tell that she does want to be loved and needed, only she doesn't know how to ask for or show that. She will do best in a female home as she seems to have a real fear of men. She will need a lot of patience, and should probably be with adults who understand how to give a cat its own space and time but who will also give her attention when she wants it. She also seems to like the dog and may do well with a gentle dog. She would do well as an 'only' cat in the house. You may email lujac41512@charter.net with questions. For obvious reasons, all animals adopted from Homeward Bound MUST live indoors, no exceptions.

Name: Molly Lou
Description: Molly Lou is looking for a home where she can be the only kitty! She was surrendered to rescue after her owner got 2 other cats who were really mean to Molly Lou, so she is understandably leery of other cats right now. This pretty kitty loves to play, likes to drink fresh water from the sink, and LOVES to sleep under blankets to keep warm. She is 5 years old, has been spayed, front declawed, and is current on her shots. She is good about using the litterbox is and is all around great cat! You may email Amber at aclose21@hotmail.com with questions. For obvious reasons, all animals adopted from Homeward Bound MUST live indoors, no exceptions.

Name: Sugar
Description: Sugar is a purring machine! This slightly pudgy pure white kitty is great with people of all ages and sizes. She likes to 'make muffins,' meaning she likes to "knead" people when she is feeling happy/loving...it is absolutely adorable. Sugar gets scared around other cats and dogs, so would be happiest as the only 'fur child' in the house. She is about 4 years old, has been spayed, front declawed, and vaccinated. You may email Amber at aclose21@hotmail.com with questions. For obvious reasons, all animals adopted from Homeward Bound MUST live indoors, no exceptions.

Kitten or Adult? If you're still trying to decide wether to adopt a kitten versus an adult cat, please go to www.sspca.org/KittenCat.html, www.petplace.com/cats /kitten-or-adult- which-is-right-for-you/page1.aspx, and www.pawschicago.org/ PetCare/catsinpairs.htm lists the advantages of adopting 2 kittens together. Before you adopt a kitten (or kittens), you'll need to spend time kitten-proofing your home. The following sites will provide you with helpful information regarding kitten-proofing your house/apartment: www.peteducation.com/ article_print.cfm? articleid=2923, www.petplace.com/ cats/how-to- kitten-proof-your-home /page1.aspx, and http://www.kittykind.org/cc_home.html.