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CAT WALK: THEN & NOW⁠ ⁠ ⏪️ Then: A cheeky CAT WALK: THEN & NOW⁠ ⁠ ⏪️ Then: A cheeky spin on “bar crawl” — sneakers on, matching blue tees, and beers in hand as we pub-hopped for a purr-pose.⁠ ⁠ ▶️ Now: We’re turning the catwalk into a runway. Bold looks. Craft cocktails. High fashion meets high compassion at @‌KOVALDistillery.⁠ ⁠ Same cause, new claws. 🐾⁠ ⁠ Join us for a dazzling night of couture, cocktails, and community — all for #TreeHouseCats like Honeysauce!⁠ ⁠ 🔗🎟️ RSVP: https://donate.treehouseanimals.org/event/2025-cat-walk-feline-fashion-show/e694595
Now’s the time to adopt a cat! Thanks to @bisse Now’s the time to adopt a cat! Thanks to @bissellpets #EmptyTheShelters, adoptions for adult (6 months & older) #TreeHouseCats are only $70. Meet our adoptable animals: https://treehouseanimals.org/adopt/adoptable-animals/ #TreeHouseCats #Cats #Adopt #ShelterCats #Chicago
DID YOU KNOW? Pet disappearances spike by 30–60% DID YOU KNOW? Pet disappearances spike by 30–60% around the Fourth of July (Pet Amber Alert). 🤕⁠ ⁠ That’s why July is Lost Pet Prevention Month—and why now is the time to protect your furry family. ❗️⁠ ⁠ Summer celebrations bring unexpected risks: open doors, fireworks, and backyard parties can all startle pets and send them bolting. Just ask Santana. He went missing during a busy time and wasn’t seen again… until years later, when we scanned the microchip of a local community cat and realized—it was him. That microchip brought him home. 🏡🐾⁠ ⁠ Not every lost pet is as lucky as Santana. So while your pets are still safe at home, here’s how to keep it that way:⁠ ✅ Make sure microchips and ID tags are up to date⁠ ✅ Keep doors and gates securely closed⁠ ✅ Spay or neuter to reduce the urge to roam⁠ ✅ Use a leash or carrier anytime pets are outdoors or moving between places⁠ ✅ Watch for signs of stress, especially in multi-pet homes⁠ ⁠ Don’t wait until it’s too late. A few minutes of prevention can save you years of worry.⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Our Veterinary Wellness Center offers microchipping services. Book here*: http://treehouseanimals.org/veterinary-wellness-center⁠ ⁠ *Appointments may be limited—please keep checking back for new openings.
Twenty-one #TreeHouseCats were adopted last week, Twenty-one #TreeHouseCats were adopted last week, with more than half being adult kitties! We consider this a great win for these deserving adults who have been waiting to begin a new chapter.⁠ ⁠ Congratulations to these adult kitties on their adoptions:⁠ 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 One Fish & Red Fish⁠ 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 O’Hare & Midway⁠ 🥰 Coffelt⁠ 🍪 Halfmoon⁠ 💨 Ol' Smokey⁠ 🇬🇧 Brit⁠ 🥗 Tongs⁠ 🧚‍♀️ Tink⁠ 😲 Oblivion⁠ 🤠 Margate⁠ ⁠ And good luck to these adopted kittens:⁠ 💘 Little Love⁠ 🧙 Albus⁠ 🔦 Liberty⁠ 🥓 Seitan⁠ 🍞 Tempeh⁠ 🎂 Pudding Paws⁠ 🕹️ Creeper⁠ 🕹️ Ghast⁠ 🏢 Sears Tower
NICE CAT OF THE WEEK: HIGH PRIESTESS DANIEL 👍️✔️⁠ This majestic floof recently received… a sacred booty trim. (For his health, we swear!) He’s handling it with the grace and wisdom you’d expect from someone named High Priestess Daniel. 🌠⁠ ⁠ NAUGHTY CAT OF THE WEEK: SHADOWHEART 👎️❌️⁠ The moment Shadowheart saw High Priestess Daniel, he became his biggest fan—and shadow. Literally. He followed him nose-first... right to the freshly trimmed caboose. 🍑 Let’s just say, boundaries are a work in progress. 😅
A new chapter for you—and a fresh start for them A new chapter for you—and a fresh start for them—begins with adoption. 🏡🐱⁠ ⁠ From July 5–19, we’re teaming up with BISSELL Pet Foundation for another #EmptyTheShelters event! 🎉 This is your chance to open your heart and home and make a life-changing difference for a cat in need. 💖🐾"⁠ ⁠ For just $70, you can adopt an adult cat (6 months and older) from Tree House Humane Society — and change two lives forever: the cat you welcome into your home and the next cat waiting for their second chance.⁠ ⁠ Thanks to the BISSELL Pet Foundation, adoption fees are reduced — but remember, adoptions are available on a first-come, first-served basis! 🕒 To give yourself the best chance of taking home your perfect match the same day, we recommend arriving early during our adoption hours.⁠ ⁠ Floof, Supercali, and Ella are all eligible for reduced adoption fees — and they’re dreaming of meeting you. Don’t keep them waiting! 🏡✨⁠ ⁠ Check out our eligible adoptable cats here: http://treehouseanimals.org/adopt/adoptable-animals⁠ ⁠ #TreeHouseCats #Adopt #Chicago #Shelter #Cats
Bingo didn’t need five in a row to claim his big Bingo didn’t need five in a row to claim his big win! 🏆 Just one lucky call was all it took to secure his jackpot: a Happy Ending Tail filled with love. 🍀💚⁠ ⁠ This charming tabby has had quite the week! From the moment he arrived home, it was clear he belonged. He has settled in quickly, bringing warmth and happiness to every room. 😸⁠ ⁠ Previously named Knuckles, Bingo has perfected finding joy in the little things. Whether he’s napping in cozy (and sometimes hilariously awkward) positions, chasing toys with gusto, or bird-watching from the windows, these simple pleasures brighten his days. 🐤🪀⁠ ⁠ His adopters adore his affectionate nature and the way he’s always ready to strike up a conversation. 🥰 And he’s never more than a soft meow away from asking for and receiving plenty of cuddle time.⁠ ⁠ Bingo has made a remarkable start in his new home, and his adopters can’t imagine life before he came along. He’s more than just a winner—he’s their greatest and most grand prize.🥇📖
Three hundred and forty days. That’s how long Ko Three hundred and forty days. That’s how long Korra’s been waiting for a new beginning. 📅⁠ ⁠ Most people come into our shelter looking for a playful and cuddly fur baby—which we get! We love a cuddly kitty, too! Korra, however, is more independent and prefers a slower life. She likes a good snooze on the couch, and she takes her time when batting at toys. 🕰️⁠ ⁠ If you’re the kind of person who looks up at the constellations before bed… or takes the long way on a walk… you might be Korra’s favorite person. 💌⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Don’t take too long, though, on meeting and adopting Korra. She’s available for adoption straight from her foster home: https://treehouseanimals.org/adopt/adoptable-animals/#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1737043975%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FTHHS-A-6326
It’s raining kittens at Tree House—come meet y It’s raining kittens at Tree House—come meet your new best friend! 😻 All winter long, folks ask us, “Where are the kittens?” And we always say: Wait for Kitten Season. ⏳ Well… it’s here. Right now. 👇 Our adoption floor has two full rooms dedicated to tiny, whiskered chaos—and the more kittens we find homes for, the more we can transfer in from places like @chianimalcareandcontrol If you’ve been waiting for the purr-fect time to adopt, this is it. 🔗 https://treehouseanimals.org/adopt/adoptable-animals/ Not quite ready to commit? Fostering is a short-term way to save a little life. Send us an email at foster@treehouseanimals.org #TreeHouseCats #Adopt #Cats #Kittens #Chicago #KittenSeason
It’s not a crawl… 🙅‍♂️ It’s a strut It’s not a crawl… 🙅‍♂️ It’s a strut. 🚶‍♀️⁠ ⁠ Love cats? Cocktails? Bold fashion moments? Even just one of those? You’re going to want in on this. ⬇️⁠ ⁠ This year, Cat Walk is ditching the bar crawl and stepping onto the runway. We’re swapping t-shirts and pint glasses for glam looks and handcrafted drinks—all in support of #TreeHouseCats. 🥂👗😻⁠ ⁠ Join us at @‌kovaldistillery on Friday, August 15 for a feline fashion show like no other. Dress to impress, sip something fancy, and help us shine a spotlight on cats like Fink who deserve it most. 🔆⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Get your tickets now: https://donate.treehouseanimals.org/event/cat-walk-feline-fashion-show/e694595
Chicago brought on the heat this past weekend—an Chicago brought on the heat this past weekend—and we’re not just talking temperatures in the 90s. ☀️⛱️ Our adoption floor was HOT as well: Twenty-one #TreeHouseCats were adopted! 🥵⁠ ⁠ Congratulations to the three adult cats who started new chapters. Can we find even more cats new homes next week?⁠ 🤠 Studly Bud⁠ 🌊 Poseidon⁠ 🌮 Milagro⁠ ⁠ And good luck to these 18 kittens and their new families!⁠ 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Danu & Freyr⁠ 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Churu Paws & Himalayas⁠ 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Andes & Sierra Nevada⁠ 🦁 Hunter⁠ 🕺 Cupid Shuffle⁠ 🕺 Cha Cha Slide⁠ 🏔️ Cascades⁠ 🏔️ Appalachia⁠ 🏔️ Atlas⁠ 🍪 Mochi Mittens⁠ 🐑 Lil Bo Peep—stay tuned to read her adoption story tomorrow!⁠ 🍫 Klondike Bar⁠ 🧱 Wither⁠ 🐦️ Rook⁠ 🥬 Bok Choy
How do you say “meow”? Harriet the Spy says it How do you say “meow”? Harriet the Spy says it like “maow!”—with a raspy little voice that’s as endearing as she is. 🥺⁠ ⁠ This sweet senior gal (she’s 11!) lives in a cozy kitty condo on our adoption floor. 🏢 It’s her safe space, but it also means she can be a little tucked away. So here’s what you might miss:⁠ ⁠ The moment Harriet spots you through her window, she perks right up and calls out with a chirpy “maow!” Step inside, and she’ll hop down from her cat tower to gently nuzzle your legs in greeting.⁠ ⁠ Harriet can be shy at first, but once she trusts you, she turns into a full-on lap cat. She loves basking in sunbeams, lounging in warm spots, and curling up with her favorite people. ☀️⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Come meet this undercover snuggler: https://treehouseanimals.org/adopt/adoptable-animals/#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1737043975%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FTHHS-A-15070
We asked #TeamTreeHouse which cats they named! 😃 Why the fun names? It makes it a whole lot easier to search up these fur babies in our database, preventing records from getting mixed up. 💾 Plus, we hope these names draw your attention so you can come into our shelter and adopt! 🦸 #TreeHouseCats #Name #Namesake #BabyNames #Cats #Kittens #Chicago
Remember this childhood classic? 📕👇️⁠ On Remember this childhood classic? 📕👇️⁠ One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish! 🐠⁠ ⁠ We had a sibling group just as catchy—and just as cute. Two Fish and Blue Fish have already swum off to loving homes. Now, One Fish and Red Fish are waiting patiently as a bonded pair on our adoption floor, still hoping for their next chapter. 🐟❤️🐟⁠ ⁠ One Fish is our shy, soft girl who warms up with time and love. Red Fish? He’s her silly, flopping brother who rolls right onto his side for pets. Together, they’re the perfect blend of mellow and goofy—with wide, curious eyes and silver fur that shimmers like scales.⁠ ⁠ We know #KittenSeason is full of tiny tumblers, but at just 10 months old, One Fish and Red Fish are basically big kittens—with longer legs and just as much heart. 💞⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Come meet this fin-tastic duo:⁠ https://treehouseanimals.org/adopt/adoptable-animals/
⚠️ FOSTERS NEEDED ⚠️ #TreeHouseCats need ⚠️ FOSTERS NEEDED ⚠️ #TreeHouseCats need YOU! While #KittenSeason means we’re surrounded by cute fur babies, it also means our city has more cats than we can support. 💔 But with your help, we can save more kitties. There is no shortage of kittens in Chicago who need a safe place to grow before they can be adopted. On the flipside, there is limited space for cats at our shelter! But if you foster, that gives us more space and caring hands—valuable resources that we are in need of right now. 🙌 Got any extra space in your home (and in your heart) to foster? Learn more at https://treehouseanimals.org/engage/volunteer/foster/
What a difference a year makes! 📅 Nube’s gone What a difference a year makes! 📅 Nube’s gone from a sweet little kitten to a full-on cat with a larger-than-life personality and a special talent for stealing hearts (and snacks)! 😻⁠ ⁠ Since finding her Happy Ending Tail, Nube has blossomed in size, strength, and spirit. 🌸 At home, she’s been cozy, content, and endlessly adored, with her doting big sister by her side for double the fun, cuddles, and adventures. 🐈‍⬛❎2️⃣⁠ ⁠ Still a young kitty figuring out the world, Nube gains more confidence every day—along with a growing appetite. 😋 She’s the official household food thief, always plotting how to try and steal her sister’s meals. 😹 When she’s not on the prowl for treats or zooming around, Nube loves her "bird TV" time on YouTube (the closer to the screen, the better) to kick back and recharge. Nothing stands between her and her stories! 📺🐦‍⬛⁠ ⁠ While Nube remains shy around strangers, winning her trust is totally worth it. 🏆🙌 Once at ease, she reveals her sweet, cuddly side and loves to play, showing just how truly special she is and always will be. Here’s to another 365 days of love, laughter, and all the joy Nube brings to her adoring family! 🎊💕
Can you guess what kind of music cats like? (And y Can you guess what kind of music cats like? (And yes, music is for everyone—including your feline friend.) 🎶🐈️⁠ ⁠ If you guessed soft classical or reggae, you're right! When it comes to human music, studies show those genres can actually help soothe cats. But there’s more… 😲⁠ ⁠ There’s also cat-specific music—yes, really! It’s composed using feline-friendly sounds like purring and suckling, and often follows a tempo similar to a cat’s resting heartbeat. Research suggests it can help reduce stress, especially during situations like vet visits (Science Connected Magazine, 2022). At our shelter, our team sometimes plays music for #TreeHouseCats who are feeling a little anxious. We can say that some of our cats love it! 💓⁠ ⁠ So next time your cat’s feeling a little tense, try pressing play. You might just discover their new favorite jam. ▶️⁠ ⁠ Let us know if your cat gets into the groove!
Two weeks ago, our team visited @chianimalcareandc Two weeks ago, our team visited @chianimalcareandcontrol (CACC) to transfer several cats into our care—including a sweet tabby-and-white guy named Rooster Booster*. 🐔⁠ ⁠ What we didn’t realize at the time was that Rooster Booster had arrived at CACC with another cat: his best friend, Tuna Tornado*. 🐟️ Because CACC is currently stretched beyond capacity, the two weren’t housed side by side, and unfortunately, their bond slipped through the cracks. 🥺⁠ ⁠ Luckily, volunteers and advocates at CACC noticed Tuna Tornado wasn’t himself without his buddy—and they reached out to us to share what had been missed. As soon as we heard, our team jumped back in the van and brought Tuna Tornado to Tree House. The moment they were reunited, the two started purring, sniffing, and curling up together like no time had passed. 🥰⁠ ⁠ In a time of overwhelming need across local shelters, moments like these remind us that compassion and collaboration make all the difference. Thank you to the folks at CACC and to everyone who spoke up to help bring these two back together. 💞⁠ ⁠ We’d also like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to those who generously made donations in honor of the reunification—your support means the world. 💌⁠ ⁠ * Rooster Booster and Tornado Tuna’s names at CACC were Caligutus and Illusion, respectively.
Pounce on Early Bird tickets – 12 Left! 🎟️⁠ ⁠ Cat Walk returns in 2025 with a twist: Get ready to raise your glass with us at @‌kovaldistillery for a FELINE FASHION SHOW! 👗👠⁠ ⁠ This year’s event will be a dazzling evening of cocktails, couture, and community. From playful paw prints to fierce feline looks, Cat Walk celebrates Tree House’s life-saving work—with serious style.⁠ ⁠ Early Bird tickets are just $65, but they’re only available for a limited time—or until they sell out. 😍⁠ ⁠ Prices go up to $75 on Thursday, June 26, so act fast to save your spot and your wallet. 💰️⁠ ⁠ 🛒 Snag your Early Bird tickets now: https://donate.treehouseanimals.org/event/2025-cat-walk-tickets-and-donations/e694595
Meet Penderwick—though around here, we often cal Meet Penderwick—though around here, we often call her “Pendie” or “Penny”! 👛⁠ ⁠ Pendie is a shy girl when it comes to meeting new people. She’ll often dart away and hide at first—but don’t let that fool you. Our friends at City of Herrin Animal Control shared that once she feels safe, she absolutely loves to be held and snuggled on a warm lap. 🥰⁠ ⁠ One of our cat care technicians has been spending time with her, and Pendie has started to blossom. She melts for gentle head and chin pets—flopping over in delight—and turns into a full-on purring machine. She’s a quiet lovebug just waiting for the right person to notice her.⁠ ⁠ Pendie also adores other #TreeHouseCats. Since arriving on our adoption floor, she’s been eager to greet new feline friends and is always up for a game of chase or a playful pounce with wand toys. 😸😸⁠ ⁠ Penderwick is available for adoption now. She might be slow to warm up, but if you give her the time and space she needs, she’ll reward you with endless affection, soft purrs, and a very special kind of bond. 💞⁠ ⁠ 🔗 https://treehouseanimals.org/adopt/adoptable-animals/#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1737043975%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FTHHS-A-15045
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