Meet Cinder.
Lyons, IL · 2 years 2 months · Turkish Van / Mixed (short coat)
Seen in the current source roster. This does not confirm when the rescue last edited the profile. Confirm availability before visiting.
Listed since . Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.
First seen by Goodmorph .
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In the shelter’s words
They say I'm a little work of art with my striking black and white fur. My caretakers tell me I look like I've been dusted with ashes from a cozy fire – that's how I got my name! I'll be honest with you – I'm a bit shy at first. When new friends come to visit, you might find me watching carefully from my favorite hiding spot. But don't let that fool you! Once I decide you're trustworthy (and especially if you have treats), my true personality shines through. Speaking of treats... did someone say FOOD? My ears perk up instantly at the sound of a can opening or kibble hitting my bowl. My foster mom says I have the most enthusiastic "dinner dance" she's ever seen! When I'm not dreaming about my next meal, you'll find me scaling new heights. Curtains, bookshelves, cat trees – they're all part of my personal mountain range. I'm still perfecting my dismount, but my climbing skills are already Olympic-worthy! What I'm really looking for is a patient family who understands that the best relationships take time to build. Someone who'll give me space when I need it, but who'll also dangle that feather toy when I'm ready to play. I promise that once I open my heart to you, the purrs and head-bumps will be worth the wait. Could your home be the forever one I've been searching for? I already have two cat friends named Copper and Blaze waiting for me – they told me your home is filled with love and adventure. I hope I get to join them soon!
Outside the kennel
No dated field notes yet. Nothing about their life outside the kennel has been invented.
RescueGroups record ID: 21458882
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Shelter-listed fee: 250
adoption application, phone interview, meet, home visit, 4-6 weeks acclimatization, final adoption. fees are $95 for adult, $125 for kittens
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What this home needs
- Cats
Mentioned by the shelter
“Feed checkbox: Yes”
Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.
Shelter statement ↗ - Children
Mentioned by the shelter
“Feed checkbox: Yes”
Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.
Shelter statement ↗ - Still to ask the shelter
other dogs · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.
Roster last seen:
Goodmorph last synced:
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed
Shelter staff and authorized volunteers: add a dated observation
This shared profile remains available for up to 90 days after it leaves the source roster, unless removal is requested sooner. Adoptions and applications are handled by the shelter.
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Cinder
Currently listed by the shelter
Cat · 2 years 2 months · Turkish Van / Mixed (short coat) · Male
Azrael's Place NFP via RescueGroups.org
Lyons, IL
Listed since — listing date, not shelter intake.
RescueGroups record ID: 21458882
Plan a visit with the source organization
Shelter-listed fee: 250
Confirm availability, fees and the meeting address before traveling.
Adoption information:
https://toolkit.rescuegroups.org/iframe/fb/v3.0/pet?animalID=21458882
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Printed reference prepared
goodmorph.com/pets/7f9651b5-b0c6-41be-86aa-5aed02993c56