Mars

Available

3-7 years|Domestic Medium Hair|Male|Medium|Aurora, IL

Mars

Available

3-7 years|Domestic Medium Hair|Male|Medium|Aurora, IL

About Mars

About Domestic Medium Hair Cats

Domestic Medium Hairs are versatile, beautiful cats with plush coats that fall between short and long hair. Not a specific breed, they're among the most common cats in shelters, offering a wonderful balance of beauty and manageable grooming. Their mixed heritage gives each one a distinctive look and personality.

Adopting a Domestic Medium Hair means choosing a resilient, adaptable companion with the genetic advantages of mixed ancestry. These cats bond well with families, adjust easily to new environments, and require less grooming than long-haired breeds. They're proof that shelter cats make extraordinary pets.

Temperament

AdaptableSocialPlayfulVaried

Size

Medium (8-14 lbs)

Exercise

Moderate

Good With

Kids, Dogs, Cats

Lifespan

12-18 years

Health notes: Benefit from genetic diversity with generally good health. Regular vet checkups, dental care, and occasional brushing to prevent matting are recommended.

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Adopting in Aurora, IL

Aurora's diverse community and Fox River setting make it a welcoming city for pet adoption in the western Chicago suburbs. Local shelters have many wonderful animals looking for loving homes in Illinois' second-largest city.

With the Fox River Trail, Phillips Park, and easy access to both suburban green spaces and the broader Chicago metro, Aurora offers adopted pets a comfortable lifestyle. The river corridor provides scenic walks year-round, and the community's diversity enriches the pet-adoption experience.

Local Climate & Pet Care

Winter

15°F to 32°F

Dec – Feb

Cold winters with snow and biting wind chill. Protect paws from road salt and limit outdoor time during extreme cold. The Fox River Trail may be snow-covered but offers scenic winter walks when conditions allow.

Spring

30°F to 62°F

Mar – May

Spring flooding along the Fox River is possible. As conditions dry, the river trail becomes ideal for walks. Severe thunderstorms begin developing by May in this corridor. Watch for ticks in wooded trail sections.

Summer

62°F to 85°F

Jun – Aug

Warm and humid summers call for early morning or evening walks along the river. The shaded sections of Phillips Park offer cooler conditions. Severe thunderstorms with hail are common in the summer months.