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Twenty-four #TreeHouseCats found homes last week—i Twenty-four #TreeHouseCats found homes last week—including several long-stay favorites you might recognize from past stories, like the Kreme duo, Harlow, Copper, and Banana Pants. 💛🏠⁠ ⁠ A huge congrats to the 10 adult cats who went home with reduced adoption fees of just $70, thanks to #EmptyTheShelters by BISSELL Pet Foundation:⁠ ⁠ 🍩 Red Velvet Kreme & Chocolate Kreme — successfully found their home after a Trial Adoption⁠ 🌙 Tala & Zorro⁠ 💛 Harlow⁠ 🧡 Copper — the croaky kitty with laryngeal paralysis⁠ 🍌 Banana Pants — our miracle kitty who survived three weeks on his own⁠ 🌸 Frieda⁠ ❄️ Ice Spice⁠ 🧣 Pashmina⁠ ⁠ And sending all our love to the 14 kittens who started their #HappyEndingTails:⁠ ⁠ 🐧 Pingu & Noot Noot⁠ 💤 Sandman⁠ 🌼 Vicki⁠ 🗡️ Inigo Montoya⁠ 🧁 Buttercup⁠ 🖤 Wesley⁠ 💪 Fezzik⁠ 🧩 Vizzini⁠ 🍏 Green Tambourine⁠ 💗 Love Galore⁠ ✨ Supermodel⁠ 🌈 Go Gina⁠ 🎀 Omne⁠ ⁠ There’s still one more week of reduced adoption fees for adult cats aged six months and older. Ready to meet your next furry best friend?⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Visit http://bit.ly/THHSAdopt (link in bio)
NICE CAT OF THE WEEK: NIKON 👍️✔️⁠ After a successf NICE CAT OF THE WEEK: NIKON 👍️✔️⁠ After a successful gallbladder-removal surgery (yep, a cholecystectomy!), this sweet girl is fully recovered and officially ready to meet her future family. 💛⁠ ⁠ NAUGHTY CAT OF THE WEEK: LACIE 👎️❌️⁠ Miss Lacie marched herself upstairs and insisted on her own room on the adoption floor. We compromised with a colony room—but she has to share it with the very sweet Origami. Now it’s a whole vibe. 😼🎉⁠ ⁠ These cats are available for a reduced $70 adoption fee through this Sunday (12/14), thanks to BISSELL Pet Foundation’s #EmptyTheShelters event.⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Meet Nikon, Lacie, (& Origami): bit.ly/THHSAdopt (link in bio)
Do you want to believe… in these two? 👽⁠ ⁠ Meet Sc Do you want to believe… in these two? 👽⁠ ⁠ Meet Scully & Mulder, our ginger sibling #BetterTogether duo searching for a foster home—and we’re hoping it won’t take an FBI-level investigation to find a match. 🕵️‍♂️🧡⁠ ⁠ Why foster? These two are a little shy with humans, and a calm, consistent home will help them open up faster than a bright light in the sky. At the shelter, all the comings and goings of people and #TreeHouseCats feel a bit like unexplained phenomena… and that’s a lot for sensitive kitties to process. ✨⁠ ⁠ Once they settle into a foster home, Scully & Mulder would love to stay put until adoption day—making their Foster-to-Family transition as smooth as can be.⁠ ⁠ Think you might be the one to crack the case?⁠ All you need is a loving home (and maybe a couple of Churus—trust us, the treats are out there). 😸⁠ ⁠ 📧 Email foster@treehouseanimals.org to learn more.
This cat is an awesome sound machine. 🤖🚙 #TreeHou This cat is an awesome sound machine. 🤖🚙 #TreeHouseCats #Meow #Cats #Car #Purr #asmr #Chicago
It’s not just #EmptyTheShelters… It’s #EmptyTheFos It’s not just #EmptyTheShelters… It’s #EmptyTheFosterHomes, too! 🧡⁠ ⁠ Did you know several #TreeHouseCats are eligible for Foster-to-Family adoption? This program helps our cats transition smoothly—they move straight from one cozy home to the next, without an extra stop along the way. 😺⁠ ⁠ These foster kitties have been patiently waiting to meet you. Now’s the purrfect time to say hello:⁠ 🐾 Fink⁠ 🐾 Erickson⁠ 🐾 Ghibli⁠ 🐾 Teddy⁠ 🐾 Conch Shell⁠ 🐾 Filena⁠ 🐾 Belize & Honduras⁠ ⁠ Thanks to BISSELL Pet Foundation, adoption fees for these cats (and all adult cats six months and older) are just $70 through Sun. 12/14. 🧡⁠ ⁠ Adopt this week: bit.ly/THHSAdopt (link in bio)
Pichu’s time at Tree House proves you don’t always Pichu’s time at Tree House proves you don’t always gotta catch ’em all, sometimes just the one who lights up every room. 💡💛 In a flash, she made lightning strike and found her Happy Ending Tail. ⚡⁠ ⁠ One instant spark with her adopters later, she was whisked away into a high-rise tower with dazzling views…and a dazzling new name: Luna. 🌛🌆⁠ ⁠ Whether she’s keeping watch from her tower or lounging on any flat (and mostly comfortable) surface, Luna’s endless curiosity and bursts of energy turn every corner of her home into an adventure! But beyond her playful antics, she’s at her core a gentle, loving companion whose presence fills her adopters’ hearts with warmth and joy every single day. 🥰⁠ ⁠ Luna’s journey reminds us that even the tiniest light can turn into a bright, moonlit adventure—no Pokédex required—and that love is truly the ultimate evolution. 😸
When you think of senior #TreeHouseCats, what come When you think of senior #TreeHouseCats, what comes to mind? 😺💭⁠ ⁠ Maybe a biiiiiig stretch, some slow blinks, and snoozing the day away. 😴 (And honestly… for a few of them, that’s pretty accurate.)⁠ ⁠ But when we think of our senior cats, we see Sandy’s feisty, adventurous spirit, Tatsu’s love for a tasty treat, Ghibli’s huge anime-style eyes, and Belize and Honduras’s unshakeable feline friendship.⁠ ⁠ Each of these cats has a reduced adoption fee of just $70 until 12/14, thanks to BISSELL Pet Foundation’s #EmptyTheShelters event. 💛⁠ ⁠ ➡️ Meet our senior cats today: bit.ly/THHSAdopt (link in bio)
Volunteers are truly the heart of Tree House. ❤️⁠ Volunteers are truly the heart of Tree House. ❤️⁠ ⁠ We envision a world where every cat thrives—and that dream is only possible because helping hands are around every corner. 🙌⁠ ⁠ Our volunteers do so much:⁠ 🐾 Care for the cats on our adoption floor⁠ 💉 Support vaccine pop-ups so pets across our city get the essential care they need⁠ 🎉 Connect with cat lovers at Tree House events⁠ ❄️ Build winter shelters for community cats⁠ 🏠 Open their homes as fosters so #TreeHouseCats have a cozy place to land⁠ ⁠ And that’s just the beginning—there are countless ways they make life brighter for cats at Tree House and across Greater Chicagoland. 💛⁠ ⁠ This #InternationalVolunteerDay, we’re sending a huge THANK YOU to our incredible volunteers and fosters who make our mission possible. We’re endlessly grateful for you. 🌟⁠ ⁠ ➡️ Interested in joining #TeamTreeHouse as a volunteer? Visit treehouseanimals.org/engage (link in bio)
Meet the miracle cat who survived three weeks on h Meet the miracle cat who survived three weeks on his own: Banana Pants. 🍌🐱⁠ ⁠ Last May, Banana Pants was adopted into a loving, single-person, multi-cat home. But when his person passed away unexpectedly, everything changed. 💔 Family members rushed in to rescue the cats—yet while his siblings were safely found, Banana Pants was nowhere in sight. With the only person who knew his habits and hiding spots gone, the family thought he had slipped out into the world.⁠ ⁠ Over three weeks later, during another visit to the home, they finally saw him—a frightened, thin Banana Pants… but alive. ✨ He was gently and humanely trapped and brought straight back to Tree House, where our veterinary staff immediately began caring for him.⁠ ⁠ Despite weeks without food, his medical tests gave us hope. 🩺💛 And after more than a month of TLC, we’re overjoyed to share that Banana Pants has fully recovered—and he’s ready for his second chance.⁠ ⁠ This sweet orange-and-white boy is now on our adoption floor, waiting to meet his new person. 🧡 Could it be you?⁠ ⁠ Thanks to #EmptyTheShelters by BISSELL Pet Foundation, his adoption fee is just $70 through 12/14. 🐾⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Meet Banana Pants: bit.ly/THHSAdopt (link in bio)
Two more sleeps ‘til #LightsOfLove—and it’s not to Two more sleeps ‘til #LightsOfLove—and it’s not too late to RSVP! ✨⁠ ⁠ Our Whisker Wonderland is open to all, and admission is totally free. Love shines brightest at Lights of Love, and with you there, our shelter will be glowing even brighter.⁠ ⁠ 🎟️ Learn more & RSVP at donate.treehouseanimals.org/love (link in bio)⁠ ⁠ Lights of Love is made possible by Presenting Sponsor Bond Vet, Community Sponsor My Neighborhood Vet, and a special $5K match from Colleen & Henry Slingerland.
Last week, nine #TreeHouseCats were adopted—includ Last week, nine #TreeHouseCats were adopted—including #BetterTogether duo Union and Teamster, and kittens Veronica and Happy! Union and Teamster spent weeks recovering from ringworm, while Veronica and Happy recently overcame panleukopenia. Seeing these resilient little ones head into loving homes is one of the most rewarding parts of animal welfare.💛⁠ ⁠ Congrats to the five adult cats who started their #HappyEndingTails:⁠ 🐾 Union & Teamster⁠ 🍒 Electric Cherry⁠ 🌼 Willa⁠ ✨ Praise⁠ ⁠ And good luck to the four kittens who joined their new families:⁠ ⚡ Juggernog⁠ 💖 Veronica⁠ 😊 Happy⁠ 🌟 Trium⁠ ⁠ Thinking about adopting? Now through Sun. 12/14, adult cat adoptions are only $70—made possible by #EmptyTheShelters with BISSELL Pet Foundation!
Adoption fees are only $70 for our adult cats from Adoption fees are only $70 for our adult cats from Wed. 12/3 through Sun. 12/14, thanks to #EmptyTheShelters by @bissellpets #TreeHouseCats #Adopt #Chicago #Adoption #Cats #Kitty #Meow
’Tis the season… for #EmptyTheShelters! 🎁✨⁠ ⁠ Than ’Tis the season… for #EmptyTheShelters! 🎁✨⁠ ⁠ Thanks to our friends at BISSELL Pet Foundation, the gift of adoption is only $70 for all adult cats from Wednesday, December 3, through Sunday, December 14. 🐾💛⁠ ⁠ Lower adoption fees mean more cats can find homes—meet your new furry best friend during Empty the Shelters at Tree House! 🐱💛⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Preview our adoptable adults here: bit.ly/THHSAdopt (link in bio)⁠ ⁠ 📣 Mark your calendars! On Saturday, December 6, Tree House will be open for adoptions from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in preparation for Lights of Love.
Pixar, are you hiring? We have the cutest live act Pixar, are you hiring? We have the cutest live action bouncing lamp for you! 💡⁠ ⁠ Luxo, formerly known as Xavier, has hopped his way into a Happy Ending Tail fit for the big screen. 🎥 This tripod kitty got his name from the iconic Pixar Lamp, thanks to the happy, lop-sided spring in his step!⁠ ⁠ Alongside his new sister and best friend, Luna, he loves to bound and leap around the home, retrieving toys, and show off his playful side. When he’s tired out from hopping around, Luxo loves to stretch out, show his belly for pets, and bring out his inner cuddly lap kitty.⁠ ⁠ Luxo quickly leapt into the hearts of his new family, and we’re happy to see him thriving on three legs! 💚
When Erickson first arrived at Tree House, everyth When Erickson first arrived at Tree House, everything felt a little scary—new people, new cats, and a new environment. To help her feel safe, we made a simple petting stick: fleece wrapped around the end of a wand toy and a spritz of calming Feliway. With gentle strokes, Erickson learned that human touch could be comforting. Now? She happily accepts pets from all her favorite humans on #TeamTreeHouse and is flourishing in her foster home, waiting to meet her special someone. Meet Erickson: bit.ly/THHSAdopt #Cats #TreeHouseCats #Feliway @Feliway #Adopt #Chicago #Foster
When Sabrina Carpenter said, “One of me is cute, b When Sabrina Carpenter said, “One of me is cute, but two though?” we felt that. 🎶 She was obviously singing about our #BetterTogether cats.⁠ ⁠ Some #TreehouseCats don’t just come with whiskers and purrs—they come with a built-in best friend. Double the fluff, double the love, double the mischief. 🐾⁠ ⁠ Meet the duos ready to steal your heart:⁠ 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Tatsu & Miyamoto⁠ 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Eon & Epoch⁠ 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Union & Teamster⁠ 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Tala & Zorro⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Are you ready to fall in love? Visit bit.ly/THHSAdopt (link in bio)
Just to be clear… Our vets did not say that. Happy Just to be clear… Our vets did not say that. Happy Thanksgiving. #TreeHouseCats #Cats #Chicago #Thanksgiving #Holiday
Twenty-one #TreeHouseCats were adopted last week w Twenty-one #TreeHouseCats were adopted last week with reduced adoption fees! 🍂 We’re thankful for our community that came together to get these cats adopted into loving homes—whether they spread the word within their circles or came in with a cat carrier, ready to adopt!⁠ ⁠ Congratulations to the 11 adult cats who started their #HappyEndingTails:⁠ 🐾 Hampus & Halloumi⁠ 🌼 Penny Lane — adopted from her foster home⁠ 💌 Winona — a FeLV+* kitty adopted from our Cat Café⁠ 🐻 Oso⁠ 🧡 Guera⁠ 🎩 Howard⁠ 🔥 Blaze⁠ 🌿 Sticks⁠ 🥔 Sweet Potato⁠ 🎶 Yoko⁠ ⁠ And good luck to the 10 kittens who found loving homes:⁠ 🌸 Polly⁠ 👑 The Man⁠ 🐜 The Flea⁠ 🏝️ Kauai⁠ 🌺 Oahu⁠ 🧽 Squeegee⁠ 🛡️ Valkyrie⁠ 🍽️ Stuffin⁠ 🍠 Yam I Am⁠ 🐔 Big Old Bird⁠ ⁠ ❓️ Interested in adopting a cat this week? Our adoption floor is closed tomorrow on Thanksgiving (11/27), but we’ll reopen on Friday at noon!⁠ ⁠ *The feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is a lifelong virus that weakens a cat’s immune system. With love and care, FeLV+ cats can live several happy, fulfilling years.
NICE CAT OF THE WEEK: HARLOW 👍️✔️⁠ ⁠ All autumn lo NICE CAT OF THE WEEK: HARLOW 👍️✔️⁠ ⁠ All autumn long, Harlow spent her days sunbathing on the windowsill like a little toast. But after Daylight Savings stole her sunshine, she cozied up in her hidey hut instead—blankets, naps, and all the snuggly vibes. We see you, Harlow, and we agree: everyone loves warm blankets and golden sunbeams. 🌞💛⁠ ⁠ NAUGHTY CAT OF THE WEEK: VIVACE 👎️❌️⁠ ⁠ Think fast! Vivace just zoomed by—again! She's got cheetah-level speed and olympic-level zoomies, but we keep reminding her: if she slows down just a tiny bit, adopters will actually be able to see her adorable face. Silly girl. 🐾💕⁠ ⁠ Bonus: When we told Vivace she was our naughty cat, she started using the sign as a scratching post! 🤣⁠ ⁠ Visit bit.ly/THHSAdopt to meet these ladies! (link in bio)
The best gift a cat can get this holiday is findin The best gift a cat can get this holiday is finding a place where they can thrive. 🎁 ⁠ ⁠ For some, that’s a home with a new family who will love them all year long. For others, it’s the ability to live a safe and happy life outdoors in the only home they’ve ever known.⁠ ⁠ Bongo found his Happy Ending Tail after receiving care for his injuries at Tree House. Today, he’s perfected the art of the snuggle and fills his new home with chirps of love and joy.⁠ ⁠ No matter the type of home a cat needs, you can give them this priceless gift through your generous support of Tree House. ⁠ ⁠ So many cats are waiting for their chance to live a happy, healthy life, and your holiday gift will automatically ✨️ DOUBLE ✨️ to help them thrive. Every gift you give by December 31 will be matched, up to $75,000, by a long-time friend of Tree House cats. ⁠ ⁠ Don’t miss this chance to give twice the medical care, behavioral support, and more to cats in need. 💚 Send your holiday gift today!⁠ ⁠ 👉️ https://donate.treehouseanimals.org/campaign/720839/donate?c_src=social&c_src2=holiday (link in bio)
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