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Meet ‘Optimus Prime’ — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

Meet ‘Optimus Prime’ — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

Optimus Prime Photo: Contributed/Meow Mobile


Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Optimus Prime is a prime example of tabby purr-fection.

This big lovebug is all about the pets & ear skritches, and we guarantee you are going to fall in love on first meeting! OP arrived as a stray in December and is estimated to be 2 years old. He hasn’t advised us yet on how he feels about other felines, but we always recommend a slow and patient introduction.

OP is ready to go home with you – neutered, microchipped, vaccinated appropriate to age, and negative for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV).

Sangamon County Animal Control & Adoption Center
2100 Shale Street, Springfield, IL
(217) 535-3065
scacapplications@sangamonil.gov
Mon-Fri 10:30 am to 4:15 pm | Sat 9 am to 1 pm

Find the adoption and volunteer applications and more information about Meow Mobile, our mission, and how you can help: www.meowmobile.org!

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