Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week: Meet Shorty, a special needs cat who just wants a lap

Posted on July 25, 2025 by dwooten

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Shorty one-year-old grey tabby whose mom abandoned her and she kept showing up on one man’s property. He brought her to animal control, and Moore’s Rescue Ranch knew they wanted to find her a home! Her front paws are shorter than her back paws, but she gets around and can play and run!

Watch Shorty on WIXY 100.3 with Duane. Click on the link here: Shorty and Duane

Foster to adopt is always an option to ensure that Annie will be a good fit for your home and lifestyle. You can meet Shorty at the Kitty Crib in Champaign!

Thanks to our friends at Hoveln Heating & Cooling, Inc., WIXY 100.3 welcomes a sweet, fur baby to the building every Thursday.

Previous Pets...

Friday, May 29, 202605/29/2026

PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Sophie, who immediately begged for Duane to scratch her belly

Sophie immediately warmed up, purred, wanted pets, and explored Duane's studio without fear.

Thursday, May 21, 202605/21/2026

PET OF THE WEEK: “Little One” melted as soon as Duane started petting her

Little One is three years old, potty trained, affectionate - and ready for her forever home!

Thursday, May 14, 202605/14/2026

PET OF THE WEEK: Amy and Beth, sisters, are a sweet, curious bonded pair

Friday, May 8, 202605/08/2026

PET(S) OF THE WEEK: Meet the purring duo taking over the WIXY 100.3 studios

Howie Mandell and Freddy, two playful kittens from Moore’s Rescue Ranch, are ready for their forever homes.

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PET OF THE WEEK: We welcomed Cassie to the studio – she needs her own human!

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