Chance

About Chance (Domestic Short Hair) in Palatine, IL 60074

Chance is waiting for you at Forever Fortunate Felines in Palatine, IL 60074. Meet Chance, a handsome brown tabby with the sweetest face and the cutest little lopsided smile. His unique jaw gives him an unforgettable look, but it's also a reminder of just how far he's come. After everything he's endured, Chance has never stopped believing in people—and now he's searching for the family that will give him the happy ending he deserves.Chance's story is one of incredible resilience. Originally found as a stray in Indiana, he arrived at a shelter skinny, filthy, and in excruciating pain. A severely broken jaw had healed incorrectly while he was living on the streets, leaving him unable to close his mouth fully. Even partially closing his jaws allowed his canine teeth to painfully pierce the roof of his mouth. Eating was nearly impossible, and with limited resources available, his future looked heartbreakingly bleak. Just minutes before his scheduled euthanasia, Forever Fortunate Felines stepped in to give him the second chance that inspired his new name.Today, thanks to more than $1,300 in specialized dental care and extractions, Chance is finally living the life he has always deserved. He's pain-free, gaining back healthy weight, and soaking up every bit of love that comes his way. His jaw will always be a little crooked, but it doesn't slow him down one bit. He will need to remain on a pâté diet for the next few months while everything continues to heal, and his adopter should expect a little extra drooling and a somewhat messy eater. The good news? Chance absolutely adores his wet food and is more than happy to clean his plate every single time.If you're looking for a cat who loves with his whole heart, Chance is your boy. He is the definition of a Velcro cat—a true lap cat who wants nothing more than to be wherever you are. He'll happily follow you from room to room with his adorable little nasally meow, politely asking for pets and attention. Belly rubs? Yes, plea