Pet of the Week: Meet Bandit, the affectionate, purring machine

Bandit is a young, 1 1/2-year-old, male, domestic short-haired cat. He’s a handsome, friendly tuxedo cat and seems pretty chill. Bandit came from Sangamon County Animal Control with some of his housemates (Hershey, Tilly and KitKat).

By Elizabeth Hess May 8, 2025 11:53 am

ContributedMoore's Rescue RanchMoore's Rescue Ranch, is always looking for canned cat food, hard food, litter, and volunteers to help feed and clean up after the animals.

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Bandit is a young, 1 1/2-year-old, male, domestic short-haired cat. He’s a handsome, friendly tuxedo cat and seems pretty chill. Bandit came from Sangamon County Animal Control with some of his housemates (Hershey, Tilly and KitKat).

Come make a reservation at the Kitty Crib to visit Bandit, his housemates and some of the other residents. If you want to support Moore’s Rescue Ranch, they are always looking for canned cat food, hard food, litter, and volunteers to help feed and clean up after the animals. Visit them at Moore’s Rescue Ranch – Moore’s Rescue Ranch for handicapped dogs and cats.

Thanks to our friends at Hoveln Heating & Cooling, Inc., WIXY 100.3 welcomes a sweet, fur baby to the building every Thursday. Check out WIXY’s Facebook page for this week’s video of Duane meeting Bandit.