Pet Details
Chico
A.R.F. Pet ID:22277492 - No longer available for adoption
- Species: Cat
- Breed: Domestic Short Hair (short coat)
- Age: Adult (born on 2/18/2025)
- Sex: Male
- Spayed/Neutered: Yes
- Housetrained: Yes
Meet Chico
Chico is a one-year-old black sweetheart who practically rescued himself. Found outside, he made it very clear he didn’t belong there — the moment he saw a human, he walked right up as if greeting an old friend. He meowed, asked for attention, and leaned in for love like they had known each other forever. That’s just who Chico is — affectionate, trusting, and ready to bond.
Life on the streets wasn’t always kind to him, and he got into a few tussles, so Chico would prefer to be your one and only feline king. He’s still unsure whether other cats are truly his friends, but he’s completely sure he loves people.
He hasn’t been officially tested with dogs yet, but when he sees them at the cat center, he watches with relaxed curiosity. His body language stays calm and easy-going, which suggests he may do well with a respectful, cat-friendly dog after a slow introduction.
Chico loves ear rubs — they’re his absolute favorite — and he’ll gently lean into your hand asking for more. He enjoys sitting by the window, happily watching birds and animals outside, perfectly content knowing he’ll never have to fend for himself again. Indoor life suits him just fine, and he’s very happy to keep it that way.
With his laid-back personality, he’ll likely adore children once he gets to know them. Chico is the kind of cat who bonds deeply and loves wholeheartedly.
If you’re looking for a loyal, affectionate companion who will greet you like his best friend every single day, Chico is ready to come home and stay there forever.
Chico is micro-chipped, up to date on all vaccinations, neutered , and litter box trained.
Chico's adoption fee is $135. If you are interested in meeting Chico, please fill out our Online Application today!
Once your application has been approved, an ARF volunteer will be able to contact you to arrange a meeting.
More Info About Chico
- Up-to-date on vaccines: Yes
- Color: Black
- Coat length: Short
- Declawed: No
- Indoor or outdoor: Indoor Only
- Foster: MF
- Location: PetSmart - Countryside
All pets adopted from A.R.F.-Animal Rescue Foundation include the following as part of their adoption fee:
- Spay/neuter or a certificate for a low-cost spay/neuter when medically recommended
- Microchip and registration, a permanent identification to reunite lost pets with their owners
- Initial de-worming and flea and tick treatment
- Age-appropriate testing for heartworm/FIV-FELV
- Age-appropriate vaccines
- Pre-adoption medical exam
- A certificate for a free healthy pet exam at one of A.R.F.’s participating veterinarians within 7 days of adoption
- Offer for a no-risk 30 day free trial with Trupanion pet medical insurance
If a cat or dog is on our website, it is still available for adoption but might have other applicants. If you find yourself interested in one of our animals, submit a no-commitment application immediately. Submitting an application does not commit you to any animal, but does get you a head start with the adoption approval process. Due to a high volume of applications, we are often unable to respond to questions until your application has been approved in approximately 3-5 business days.
We do not schedule meetings until you have an approved application.
A.R.F.-Animal Rescue Foundation does not have a facility where applicants can visit all of our animals. The majority of our dogs and cats are brought to adoption events by our volunteers. We invite everyone to come to our events, but we give priority to pre-approved applicants.
If you’re invited to meet an animal:
- Plan to arrive early, as we cannot hold animals for any reason.
- All human household members and dogs (if adopting another dog), must be present in order to be considered as a potential adopter.
Thank you for your interest and cooperation!