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Who are these #TreeHouseCats and what’s their de

Who are these #TreeHouseCats and what’s their deal? We’ll spill the tea on what these cats’ problems are.

#Adopt #Chicago #Problems #ShelterCats

Welcome to the new Colony 1! It hasn’t changed l

Welcome to the new Colony 1! It hasn’t changed locations or gotten a new look, but it is the new temporary FeLV+ room at Tree House. 🆕⁠
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We typically house our cats who are positive for feline leukemia cats in the Cat Cafe playroom, to increase awareness of the infectious disease. But if you haven’t noticed lately, our playroom is already home to three FeLV+ kittens! Our adult FeLV+ cats, Bunny, Samson, and Milo were hanging out in their foster homes over the summer, but are finally back at Tree House and are ready to be adopted! 😍 To provide a more calm space for our influx of FeLV+ residents, we put these mature kitties upstairs on our adoption floor in Colony 1. Ready to meet them? 🫡⁠
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Bunny is a floofy Tuxedo cat looking for a home where she can lay on your chest and rub her face on yours. She loves being around people and getting all the love and affection she can! 🥺💓⁠
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Samson is a gray floof with a cloudy eye, which makes him look cool. 😎 Samson's foster swears that if he were human, he'd be out exploring caves, diving into extreme sports, or ghost hunting-he's always on the lookout for his next big "mission." When he joined Colony 1, we could see exactly what they meant. Samson spends his days at Tree House trying to playfully stalk and catch sweet little Bunny. 🤣 Someone better come adopt one of them, because Bunny is really more of a people person—or is it “people cat?”⁠
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We would consider house panther Milo to be an equal mix of both Bunny and Samson’s personalities. He loves to play, and will mew to let you know it’s time to whip out a wand toy. But when playtime is over, he will happily get in your lap and snuggle. Talk about a perfect work-life balance! 🎈🫶⁠
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👉️ Come in during adoption hours to meet these cuties! We’re open Wednesday through Sunday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. To learn more, visit https://treehouseanimals.org/adopt/adoptable-animals/

This Happy Ending Tail takes place outside, where

This Happy Ending Tail takes place outside, where this cat thrives best. 🌤️🏙️⁠
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Griffin, formerly known as Maroon, was transferred to Tree House from Chicago Animal Care and Control. He spent several weeks in our isolation ward recovering from a ringworm infection, where it was very obvious that he didn’t quite like being indoors in close proximity to people. This made him an unlikely candidate for the traditional shelter to couch adoption. Therefore, Griffin took a less-traditional pathway out of the shelter—he joined our Cats At Work Program. 🐈️⁠
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Since his release into an outdoor colony, Griffin has been thriving! He was placed with another cat like him, named Frankie, who had come from Anti-Cruelty. The two of them are now playmates who are happy to be in their caretaker’s yard. Their caretaker reports that Griffin loves treats (and asking for them). He gets to use his agile skills to jump and climb tall fences to find places to bask in the sunlight. The best part? He gets to do all of this with his friend Frankie by his side. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

Meet Creature and Keepsake, a mother and son duo.

Meet Creature and Keepsake, a mother and son duo. 👩‍👦⁠
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Creature is a gorgeous calico with a cloudy eye, and is about three years old, while her ginger baby boy, Keepsake, is about five months old. This inseparable pair is available to be adopted into the same home. 🏠️⁠
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It’s not often that we mark a kitten as “Better Together” with another cat, because we know that it can make it harder for them to find the right Happy Ending. However, due to Keepsake’s incredibly shy nature and attachment to his mama, we knew it would indeed be better for them to remain a pair. 💕⁠
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But, don’t let Keepsake’s shyness stop you! Once you’ve gained his trust, he is a very sweet and gentle boy. He’s bonded with his mama and they can be seen curled up together like a pretzel. His mama, Creature, gives him the confidence he needs to interact with humans by showing him that we’re not so scary! 🤗 Creature will come up to you for snuggles and head scritches, and the hope is that one day, Keepsake will tag along with her to snuggle with you too!⁠
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🧾 Read their profiles here: https://treehouseanimals.org/adopt/adoptable-animals/

Ergo’s foster dad quickly noticed something unus

Ergo’s foster dad quickly noticed something unusual in the way Ergo walked. He also realized the little tabby would not use his legs to jump. Radiographs that revealed that, despite his young age, Ergo’s knees were causing him severe discomfort. 😢🦵💥⁠
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Because of Tree House friends like you, 🤗 Ergo was able to receive corrective surgery and in addition to the physical transformation in his legs, he has experienced an amazing emotional transformation as well. This once shy cat is now incredibly affectionate and loves people. He started his Happy Ending when he was adopted earlier this fall, just in time for the holidays. 🎁❄️⁠
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Right now, more cats are waiting at Tree House for their chance to thrive. What holiday gift could be more meaningful than changing their lives too?⁠
🙏 Please make your Lights of Love tribute gift for the cats today: https://donate.treehouseanimals.org/campaign/620490/donate

Look who’s dressed up for Halloween at Tree Hous

Look who’s dressed up for Halloween at Tree House!⁠
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🎃 Mallard and Macaw enjoy some Churu and don a pumpkin hat to celebrate kicking pneumonia’s butt!⁠
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👨‍🎤 Cassius is rocking a punky hairdo.⁠
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🦁 Elliot’s as brave as a lion.⁠
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⛵️ Kelpie’s as sweet as a sailor.⁠
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👔 Samson's looking preppy.⁠
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👨‍🍳 And Ignatius is ready to whip up some biscuits!⁠
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Come on up to our adoption floor, Wednesdays through Sundays from 12 a.m. to 6 p.m., to meet these cuties!

Sixteen #TreeHouseCats were adopted last week! 🥳⁠
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Six of them were adult cats, including long-stay mama cat to this summer’s ABBA litter, Mama Mia! May this Dancing Queen have the best adventure in her new home.⁠
🕺 Mama Mia⁠
🍎 Paula Red⁠
☝️ Marshall⁠
🌾 Hawley⁠
👁️ Trish⁠
🦋 Monarch⁠
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Ten kittens went home as well, including shy cat Lemon Wedge. We can’t wait to hear all about how she’s doing in her new home.⁠
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 North Pacific & South Pacific⁠
🌊 Indian Ocean⁠
✍️ Wordle⁠
✍️ Spelling Bee⁠
🥑 Salsa⁠
🥑 Chips⁠
🍋 Lemon Wedge⁠
🩺 Meredith⁠
🐦️ Ostrich

NICE CAT OF THE WEEK: Juniper ✅️👍️😄⁠

NICE CAT OF THE WEEK: Juniper ✅️👍️😄⁠
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She may be a queen, but she’s no diva. Juniper’s been so good at taking her thyroid medication in a pill pocket treat. We’re so grateful she prioritizes her health. We should all be taking notes from Miss Juni. 📓⁠
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🔗 https://treehouseanimals.org/adopt/adoptable-animals/?id=56367392⁠
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NAUGHTY CAT OF THE WEEK: Honeysauce ❌️👎️😂⁠
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A cat who was so naughty, we nominated him twice! We are begging for someone to come get this Houdini of a cat off of our adoption floor! We swear he is trying to escape from his room just to get to his Happy Ending, but someone has to adopt him first. If you come for Honeysauce, make sure to bring A LOT of treats. 🍗⁠
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🔗 https://treehouseanimals.org/adopt/adoptable-animals/?id=56581038

If people slept like cats… Well, first of all, n

If people slept like cats… Well, first of all, nothing would get done. Second of all, the workplace hazards would be crazy.

#TreeHouseCats #Cats #Workplace #Shelter #Animals

Calling all witches and wizards seeking a familiar

Calling all witches and wizards seeking a familiar! 🧙🧙‍♀️⁠
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On this National Black Cat Day, we're shining a spotlight on some of our magical, adoptable black cats — Osito, Leah, and Lemon Wedge. They're perfect companions for any magic enthusiast! 🐈️⁠
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Meet Osito, a clever kitty who's been with us for over 600 days. He's full of energy and loves playtime to keep his big brain busy. The only thing unlucky about Osito is the wait for his Happy Ending! 🕰️⁠
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If you're an introvert, Leah is your kindred spirit. She's a sweet and sensitive soul who'll follow you around for affection but retreats to a quiet place when guests arrive. She's waiting patiently for an owner who matches her calm, quiet demeanor. 🧸⁠
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This spooky season, Lemon Wedge is honing her silly, spooky skills—she even tried out a mummy costume by unraveling a roll of toilet paper! Bond with her using wand toys and Churu treats, and enjoy her famous "elevator butt" when you give her a good back scritch! 🧻🎃⁠
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Do you think black cats are lucky or unlucky? Let us know in the comments! 👇️⁠
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Adopt a black cat today and experience the magic firsthand! 🔮 https://treehouseanimals.org/adopt/adoptable-animals/

Chess and Othello have had a lengthier journey wit

Chess and Othello have had a lengthier journey with us than most kittens. ⛰️ ⁠
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Last winter, they were diagnosed with a ringworm infection along with their mom and other siblings. In the isolation ward, these two shared a cage so that they wouldn’t be lonely as they went through treatment together. 🩺⁠
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After weeks in ringworm treatment, they became closely bonded and went up to the adoption floor together, where they spent weeks waiting for someone to take them home. They did eventually get adopted, but this part of their story only lasted a few months. They returned to our adoption floor in the summer, waiting once more. 🕰️⁠
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In August they began a new Happy Ending, and it seems to be going great! Their new names are now Emmylou and Louis. Emmylou is super playful and loves all toys, while her brother Louis has a select few favorites. When their new dad found that they had an interest in plants, he grew them cat-safe grass that they happily attack! 🌱⁠
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While they’ve climbed some mountains, we’re greatly comforted in knowing that they went through every adventure they have been on—together. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

NEW CAFE KITTEN ALERT! ☕️🐈️⁠ ⁠ Cool K

NEW CAFE KITTEN ALERT! ☕️🐈️⁠
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Cool Kid just joined the crew in our Cat Café playroom, and he’s making progress getting to know his roommates, brothers Bass and Tenor. This classic tabby has got a ton of energy, so we know he’ll have fun with his new friends. Make your latte a double shot when you come to the playroom and meet Cool Kid. Not only is he super sweet, but he’s also super energetic! 💥⁠
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❕️ All three café kittens have the feline leukemia virus, but it definitely doesn’t stop them from zooming around the playroom. It just means they can only live with other FeLV+ cats. Cool Kid is available for adoption, and he would love to go into a home with another FeLV+ cat to play with. Learn more about him at https://treehouseanimals.org/adopt/adoptable-animals/?id=56407085⁠
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👉️ To make an appointment for the Cat Café playroom, visit https://treehouseanimals.org/cafe/

All #TreeHouseCats need is love, and we’re thril

All #TreeHouseCats need is love, and we’re thrilled to share that love was abundant last weekend at our City Kitty Soiree! 🎶⁠
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We kicked off the event with a delectable brunch spread, live music, and our surprise for guests—a kitten play space. Fox 32 News' station cat lady, Natalie Bomke, got the ball rolling for our program, during which we shared the heartwarming story of Brooke and her adopted Tree House cat, Scamper. Thanks to the generous contributions of our community, we raised nearly $60,000 at City Kitty Soiree! And that’s all going to help cats thrive here at Tree House. 🐱💞⁠
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💚🧡 We thank our groovy sponsors, The Bridal Beauty Team, My Neighborhood Vet, and the Smith Family for making this event possible. Special thanks to Brooke for letting us into her home and heart, reminding us all of the special bond we share with our feline companions.⁠
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👉️You can watch Brooke’s story on our YouTube at https://youtu.be/lQXCUF8WF0Y?si=fAjy4PR83HQKvCKe

Eighteen #TreeHouseCats were adopted last week, in

Eighteen #TreeHouseCats were adopted last week, including Jazara, a Tree House resident of more than 200 days! We hope her new home has lots of tall scratching posts—her favorite! 🌳⁠
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Congrats to these nine adult cats for finding new families:⁠
🎶 Riff Raff⁠
📛 Eco-Learner⁠
🐻 Manuel⁠
🎇 Sparkle⁠
🦊 Inola⁠
👑 Jazara⁠
🧚 Faye⁠
🌊 Rhea⁠
👨‍🌾 Jerome the Roamin' Gnome⁠
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And we knew it was going to be a good spooky season for these nine kittens who were adopted in time for Halloween! We wonder if they might dress up with their new families? PSA: The Tree House Store sells Halloween pet costumes!⁠
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Skim & Chupacabra⁠
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Desna & Eska⁠
🎃 Stephen King⁠
🎃 Bigfoot⁠
🎃 Mothman⁠
🎃 Nessie⁠
🏀 Airbud

Osito is one of our high energy resident cats and

Osito is one of our high energy resident cats and needs the right balance of care to thrive—and that’s where you could come in. 🐬🌈

To help manage his energy levels and behavior, we’ve put together a behavior plan consisting of routine, enrichment, and medication. Like many of us who might need a bit of support from time to time, Osito is prescribed gabapentin to help him reduce his stress levels. With the combined expertise of Tree House’s Feline Behaviorist and Veterinarians, we’re committed to providing Osito with the best care possible. 🫡

Osito enjoys plenty of structured playtime during the day as well as his own room (his “safe space”) to decompress in as needed. He spent the summer in a foster home, living with humans and animals alike, and received a glowing report – we knew he could do well in a home! 🥹😍

While gabapentin is part of his care now, it’s not a permanent solution, and we’re continually assessing his needs as we work toward creating the perfect environment for him. 🖤

Do you think you have the right lifestyle to hang with Osito? We’d love to get to know anyone who is interested in adopting this kitty. Read more about Osito at https://treehouseanimals.org/adopt/adoptable-animals/?id=49159354

#TreeHouseCats #ShelterCats #Adopt #Chicago #Gabapentin #VeterinaryMedicine

Happy National Pets for Veterans Day!⁠ ⁠ 🪖T

Happy National Pets for Veterans Day!⁠
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🪖This special day remembers and honors our U.S. veterans, raises awareness about adoptable pets, and emphasizes the mental health benefits that pets can provide to their human counterparts.⁠
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🐈️ Did you know we have a special adoption offer for veterans? Veterans with proper identification are allowed one free adoption per person every two years!⁠
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If you know a veteran who could benefit from having a new best friend in a Tree House cat, share this post with them and send them our way!⁠
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🔗 Learn more about our special adoption offers: https://treehouseanimals.org/adopt/adoption-process-and-requirements/

Would you get a load of these Cast Cuties?! 🦵⁉️⁠
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Tiny baby, Mrs. Pepper, has a splint (made with a popsicle stick) for her broken limb. And Marshall—who we picked up from Chicago Animal Care and Control—has got a Manuka honey (known for its antimicrobial properties) wrap on to protect and heal the traumatic injury to his armpit. ⁠
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Talk about a sweet recovery! 🍯⁠

Can you help our community of cats thrive? 🐈️

Can you help our community of cats thrive? 🐈️🙏⁠
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Our pet food pantry partners and cat colony caretakers are in need of cat food and our reserves are low! Our pet food pantry partners like The Friendship Center and One Tail at a Time’s Pet Mutual Aid help provide and distribute essential cat supplies to pet owners in need. And our colony caretakers feed and provide support for cats who do best outdoors. 🌲⁠
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We accept ALL donations of cat food, but we do have some preferences if you’d like to take notes. Got a pencil and paper ready? It’s easier for us to distribute cat food to the community if it’s packaged in smaller bags (about 10 lbs or less). As we start heading into chillier seasons, having access to kibble will help keep outdoor cats nice and warm. ♨️⁠
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📩 Drop off your donations at our shelter or donate through our Community Cats Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/265Z1JPKU4ISZ/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex?fbclid=IwAR1fEzUIbcHyn9TKRdhUdJhRQDcHUXo3TcRsGHjhi0qh-8futhOiU18UUzQ

Meet Henry and Benji—Tree House alums turned two

Meet Henry and Benji—Tree House alums turned two peas in one pod! 🐱⁠
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Back in 2022, Henry found his Happy Ending and left the Tree House for a bright future in a new home. 🏡 Fast forward to this past summer, Benji joined the party and found himself following Henry’s path. 🎉 From Tree House to their house, these two together have found perfect harmony.⁠
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Whether it’s playtime or nap time, Henry and Benji like to cozy up and stay close! 💤🧶 Henry always makes sure Benji is taken care of, and Benji helps keep Henry’s youthful spirit engaged.⁠
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Got a dynamic duo of your own from Tree House? Let’s us know how your furry family members are getting along these days! 📧

NICE CAT OF THE WEEK: Kiki ✅️👍️⁠ ⁠ Ou

NICE CAT OF THE WEEK: Kiki ✅️👍️⁠
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Our golden girl is also the most gorgeous queen you have ever seen. We heard from her foster that she likes to make you feel like royalty by sleeping on your pillow like a crown on your head at night. 👑⁠
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NAUGHTY CAT OF THE WEEK: Tenor ❌️👎️⁠
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We didn’t know our Cat Café would double as a barbershop when Tenor joined the crew. This tuxedo kitten will make you look as dapper as he looks when he starts chewing on your hair. We’re kidding. But we know he’s trying his best. 💈⁠
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☕️➡️ Make an appointment at https://treehouseanimals.org/cafe/ to hang out with our three café kittens. And consider tying your hair back before you come in.

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