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Mary Shelley is a fearless, affectionate, and always-purring sweetheart who thrives on love and attention. She adores chin scratches, face rubs, and pets, often rubbing up against her humans to remind them that affection is a full-time job. She enjoys being held but has clear boundaries—when she’s ready to get down, she’ll let you know!
Despite her partial blindness, Mary Shelley is anything but cautious. She explores her home with confidence, investigating every nook and cranny, often uncovering long-lost toys that she proudly bats around or “hunts” before presenting them as trophies. She greets visitors without hesitation, her outgoing nature shining through as she eagerly seeks out new friends.
Her favorite toy is a wand teaser with a bell, which helps her track and pounce with precision. The sound fuels her playful energy, turning every game into an epic battle. Whether she’s snuggling up for pets, prowling her kingdom, or launching into full play mode, Mary Shelley is the perfect mix of brave, loving, and endlessly entertaining—complete with a non-stop purr motor that never seems to run out of fuel!
Mary Shelley is a fearless, affectionate, and always-purring sweetheart who thrives on love and attention. She adores chin scratches, face rubs, and pets, often rubbing up against her humans to remind them that affection is a full-time job. She enjoys being held but has clear boundaries—when she’s ready to get down, she’ll let you know!
Despite her partial blindness, Mary Shelley is anything but cautious. She explores her home with confidence, investigating every nook and cranny, often uncovering long-lost toys that she proudly bats around or “hunts” before presenting them as trophies. She greets visitors without hesitation, her outgoing nature shining through as she eagerly seeks out new friends.
Her favorite toy is a wand teaser with a bell, which helps her track and pounce with precision. The sound fuels her playful energy, turning every game into an epic battle. Whether she’s snuggling up for pets, prowling her kingdom, or launching into full play mode, Mary Shelley is the perfect mix of brave, loving, and endlessly entertaining—complete with a non-stop purr motor that never seems to run out of fuel!
A phone conversation to discuss any questions or concerns we may have about the application as well as any questions you may have.
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Meet the Pet
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Take the Pet Home
When you come to pick up the dog or cat we will go over any other details and you will sign the adoption contract and pay the adoption fee
Additional adoption info
We have worked hard to make our adoption process as easy as possible. We like to think of the process in four steps: application, phone conversation, meet and greet and adoption day. We will get back to applicants within a few days even if they were not chosen.
We have worked hard to make our adoption process as easy as possible. We like to think of the process in four steps: application, phone conversation, meet and greet and adoption day. We will get back to applicants within a few days even if they were not chosen.
All of our animals are in foster homes. To meet an animal please fill out our adoption application and we will get back to you to schedule a meet and greet if it seems it could be a good fit.
All of our animals are in foster homes. To meet an animal please fill out our adoption application and we will get back to you to schedule a meet and greet if it seems it could be a good fit.
More about this rescue
Paws and Claws Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the Chicagoland area dedicated to preventing, and alleviating the suffering caused by abuse, neglect, and overpopulation. We help dogs and cats mentally and physically heal, and give them a chance to find love, a full life, and a forever home.
Our focus is on rescuing orphaned neonatal kittens, nursing kittens with their feral mothers, under-socialized cats, and dogs who have been at Chicago Animal Care and Control for too long. We see ourselves as the crossing guards for these vulnerable animals, helping them get from their past, whether that be from a traumatic home, a kennel, or a euthanasia list, to a safe and kind human who will love them.
Paws and Claws Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the Chicagoland area dedicated to preventing, and alleviating the suffering caused by abuse, neglect, and overpopulation. We help dogs and cats mentally and physically heal, and give them a chance to find love, a full life, and a forever home.
Our focus is on rescuing orphaned neonatal kittens, nursing kittens with their feral mothers, under-socialized cats, and dogs who have been at Chicago Animal Care and Control for too long. We see ourselves as the crossing guards for these vulnerable animals, helping them get from their past, whether that be from a traumatic home, a kennel, or a euthanasia list, to a safe and kind human who will love them.
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