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Last week, fireworks lit up the sky as 13 #TreeHou Last week, fireworks lit up the sky as 13 #TreeHouseCats went home to loving families. 🎆 We’re thrilled to share that #BetterTogether bonded pair Rooster Booster and Tuna Tornado—who were previously reunited thanks to advocates at @‌ChiAnimalCareAndControl—found their happy ending together! 🧑‍🤝‍🧑⁠ ⁠ Congratulations to these seven adult cats on their new beginnings:⁠ 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Rooster Booster & Tuna Tornado⁠ 🐈‍⬛ Goth Baby—who very quickly settled into his new home⁠ 🍭 Fun Dip⁠ 🥐 Butter Biscuit⁠ 🌹 Pacific Rose⁠ 👩‍🎤 Demi⁠ ⁠ And good luck to these six kittens on their adoptions:⁠ 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Enderman & Piglin⁠ 🏙️ Millenium Park⁠ 🏙️ Lincoln Park Zoo⁠ 🍔 Dijon⁠ 🍔 Bechamel⁠ ⁠ Once a Tree House cat, always a Tree House cat. We love to see your #HappyEndingTails! Send us your Tree House adoption stories and photos at marketing@treehouseanimals.org 📥️
Korra has been with us for 350 days—and Mashumar Korra has been with us for 350 days—and Mashumaro and Honeysauce aren’t far behind.🕰️⁠ ⁠ Nearly a year in, we’ve gotten to know who they really are. By day, they might come off as feisty or fiercely independent. But when things quiet down, these kitties turn into the sweetest snugglers—curled up beside you, quietly asking for love. We’re so grateful time has shown us their true selves—and we can only imagine how much more love they’ll share in a home of their own. 🏡⁠ ⁠ And speaking of time… let’s not let them wait any longer. ⏳️ Now through Saturday, July 19, their adoption fees—and those of all cats aged 6 months & up—are just $70, thanks to @‌BISSELLPets and the #EmptyTheShelters event.⁠ ⁠ Give them back the time they deserve—in a home filled with love. 🧡⁠ ⁠ 🔗 https://treehouseanimals.org/adopt/adoptable-animals/
Mashumaro and Penderwick might be on the verge of Mashumaro and Penderwick might be on the verge of a beautiful friendship. 🤞⁠ ⁠ “Mashy” lives in a cozy kitty condo behind a closed door in the same room as “Penny”—but that doesn’t stop them from reaching out for each other with playful little paws under the door. 🤝⁠ ⁠ Mashy prefers her own space since other cats tend to startle her, but after seeing this sweet interaction, we’re wondering if she might be ready to make a friend. Penny is shy with people, but she always perks up when another cat is nearby. 🐾⁠ ⁠ Will these two hit it off? Time will tell—but we’re crossing our fingers (and paws)!⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Both girls are available for adoption: https://treehouseanimals.org/adopt/adoptable-animals/
BELIEVE IT OR NOT! 😱 This cat went from shelter BELIEVE IT OR NOT! 😱 This cat went from shelter life… to ruling the roost. 👑⁠ ⁠ Once known as Lime Spindrift, Ripley now starts each morning with snuggles followed immediately by breakfast. In that exact order—no exceptions! 🙅⁠ ⁠ She communicates like a pro: when she wants attention, you'll know it. When she wants space? She's off to one of her favorite perches.⁠ ⁠ Her daily duties include supervising remote work and monitoring neighborhood bird activity from her royal window seat. 🌳⁠ ⁠ Her humans say they “simply cannot believe they ever lived without her!”⁠ ⁠ And we can’t believe how lucky Ripley and her family are to have found each other. 💞⁠ ⁠ #TreeHouseCats #HappyEndingTails #Cats #ShelterCats #Adopt #Chicago
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! 🎊💕
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