“I don’t want my life to imitate art, I want my life to be art.”

– Carrie Fisher

• KCAC’s Adorable, Adoptable Pet of the Week is written by Tecla Metzel of Kane County Animal Control.

Not that long ago, in a galaxy not-so-far away (an earthly city called St. Charles, IL), a young kitten was rescued from the life of a stray by a goodhearted resident and brought to the starship KCAC.

Lovely Leia (CREDIT: Kane County Animal Control)

Even though the cold nights and days of January were beginning to ease, frost was still on the ground as the winds of winter whipped through the empire. But the Force was definitely with this 7-month-old domestic shorthair aptly named … Leia.

Her swipes of gray facial markings make her a stand-out on any planet in the universe, and she has the sweetest nature that will melt even the most-disciplined Jedi heart. Leia is more than willing to play, as long as she can have her cuddle time later!

A born climber, Leia gets along with other cats, although she probably would prefer to be the only feline running the household.

She is, after all, a princess!

How to Adopt

All Kane County Animal Control adoptable cats and dogs are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up-to-date on all vaccines, including rabies. They are tested for feline leukemia/FIV and heartworm.

The adoption fee for dogs is $200 and $100 for cats. Adoption of two dogs is $300 and it is $150 to adopt two cats.

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About Kane County Animal Control

It is the duty of the Animal Control Department to:

• Ensure that all domesticated dogs and cats over 4 months of age are vaccinated against rabies and have a Kane County rabies tag.
• Ensure that all reported animal bites are given precautionary attention in relation to the possibility rabies infection.
• Ensure that pet owners are instructed on proper procedures pertaining to animal bites and enforce adherence to these procedures.
• Contain loose\stray dogs in unincorporated Kane County and those towns and villages with whom contracted.
• Investigate nuisance dog complaints in unincorporated Kane County and those towns and villages with whom contracted.
• Investigate complaints of neglected and\or abused dogs.

Visit the KCAC website (kanecountypets.com) and Facebook page!