Meet Roberto.
Wheaton, IL · 4 years 7 months · Domestic Short Hair (short coat)
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Listed since . Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.
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In the shelter’s words
Meet Roberto — but please call him Rumpie, as he does not prefer his “government” name. Rumpie is what happens when a sweet old soul gets reincarnated into a handsome 4-year-old cat. He appreciates routine, values a good nap, and prefers to supervise your daily life like a tiny furry manager. If something interesting is happening during his scheduled snooze time? He will absolutely delay his rest to investigate. Missing out is simply not an option. Originally discovered living outdoors, Rumpie still carries a bit of that wild genius with him, as he has lightning-fast reflexes, superhero-level awareness, and the instincts of a master hunter. (Legend says he once handled a mouse situation in under 30 seconds. Efficient king.) Despite this athletic résumé, he’s definitely not a nonstop zoomie machine. He enjoys short bursts of play followed by long, luxurious naps, ideally pressed against his favorite humans. And yes… he is a cuddle bug. But trust is everything to Rumpie, and once you earn it, you unlock premium snuggle privileges. He’s a lap cat at heart, often choosing to settle beside or on top of you. Rumpie is friendly, though might be shy at first, because he hates being in a crate, and he communicates clearly. He prefers head pets, and while he sometimes allows belly access, that privilege is granted at his discretion. He’s quick to give polite feedback if something isn’t his favorite, not to hurt, but to say, “That’s enough, please.” An adopter who understands and respects cat communication will see this as one of his strengths, not flaws. He entertains himself well, adapts easily to busy homes, and isn’t bothered by everyday noise. He’s litter box perfect, enthusiastic about meals (with evolving culinary preferences, currently Team Sheba Chicken), and keeps himself nicely groomed with minimal shedding. Because of his quick reflexes and strong instincts, Rumpie would do best in a home with adults or older, cat-savvy kids who understand boundaries. He has shown some curiosity around other animals, but very very slow, thoughtful introductions would be extremely important, especially with small pets that might accidentally activate his inner hunter. His foster family adores him and is committed to finding the perfect home where he’ll be cherished, understood, and loved for the one-of-a-kind cat he is. Rumpie isn’t just looking for a home, he’s looking for his forever people. And whoever they are… they’re very lucky. Roberto is micro-chipped, up to date on all vaccinations, neutered, and litter box trained. Roberto's adoption fee is $135. Please note A.R.F. does not approve applications for any cat to families that live outside of Illinois and/or beyond 100 miles of Wheaton or Glen Ellyn, IL. If you are interested in meeting Roberto, please fill out our online cat adoption application at https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application/ today! Once your application has been approved, an A.R.F. volunteer will be able to contact you to arrange a meeting.
Outside the kennel
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RescueGroups record ID: 21142983
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Shelter-listed fee: 135
Read more about our adoption process on our website at: https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/ Adoption fees depend on the animal. Please see the pet’s biography for information on their adoption fee. Below is an overview of what you can expect during the pet adoption process: Step 1: Submit an online adoption application at https://www.arf-il.org/adopt/application/ Step 2: Our volunteers will review your application and reach out with a status. This step can take up to five business days. Step 3: If your application is approved you will be invited to meet with the cat or dog you are interested in at a mutually agreed upon time and location. Step 4: We’ll walk you through the benefits of adopting through A.R.F., then complete the adoption paperwork and collect the adoption fee. Then your new best friend is yours! Step 5: Complete required follow-ups such as obedience training or spay/neuter (if delayed due to medical reasons).
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What this home needs
- Other dogs
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Roberto
Currently listed by the shelter
Cat · 4 years 7 months · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · Male
Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF-IL) via RescueGroups.org
Wheaton, IL
Listed since — listing date, not shelter intake.
RescueGroups record ID: 21142983
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Shelter-listed fee: 135
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Adoption information:
https://www.arf-il.org/
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