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This is Cruella—she's much more angel than “de This is Cruella—she's much more angel than “de Vil!” 😇 (We can also guarantee that her soft black and white coat is not made out of Dalmatians.) ❌️🐩⁠ ⁠ This sweet girl is excited to meet any human that walks into the room! We’ve been lucky to get to know Cruella at our shelter over the past two weeks. She’s grown from hiding from all the new cats, to confidently walking round the colony room like she owns the place! 👸⁠ ⁠ Now that “catio” weather is here, Cruella has been checking out the (enclosed) outdoor space, taking in the sounds and smells of the city around! We know the city can be a lot to take in for one small kitty, but Cruella is one brave girl! 🥺⁠ ⁠ Adopt Cruella, and take on the world with her—day by day! 💞⁠ ⁠ 🔗 https://treehouseanimals.org/adopt/adoptable-animals/#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1737043975%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FTHHS-A-4899
Nothing says #KittenSeason like municipal shelters Nothing says #KittenSeason like municipal shelters overflowing with kittens and their mamas. ☔️ Every cat deserves a healthy start and a brighter future. That’s why we regularly welcome cats and kittens from @chianimalcareandcontrol , providing the foster care, medical support, and space they need to thrive. As the weather warms up, CACC is experiencing a constant influx of animals. Transferring cats to our shelter helps free up space for new arrivals. With limited room and growing numbers, it’s overwhelming—for the animals facing an uncertain future, and for the dedicated staff working tirelessly to save them. Every cat adopted from Tree House is spayed or neutered, helping build a healthier, more compassionate future for Chicago’s feline community. 💛 #TreeHouseCats #Kittens #Cats #ShelterCats #Foster #Adopt #Chicago
Fifteen #TreeHouseCats were adopted last week—an Fifteen #TreeHouseCats were adopted last week—and 13 of them* had reduced adoption fees, thanks to @‌BISSELLPets #EmptyTheShelters event! Tomorrow (Thursday, May 15) is your last chance to adopt at a lower cost and help us empty the shelters!⁠ ⁠ 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Hera & Morrigan*⁠ 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Orange Cassidy & Fried Twinkie*⁠ 🍺 Mrs. Murphy* — this mama cat got adopted just in time for Mother's Day!⁠ 🏀 Hoops*⁠ 💅 Cattitude*⁠ 👢 Puff N Boots*⁠ 👮 Undercover Kevin*⁠ ©️ Copy*⁠ 💄 Stormi*⁠ 👨‍🎤 Ziggy*⁠ 🍪 Elephant Ear*⁠ 🐕️ Clifford⁠ 🐕️ Courage⁠ ⁠ *Cats with asterisks were adopted with reduced fees.
Sweets and Roses might sound like a delicate, roma Sweets and Roses might sound like a delicate, romantic duo—but these sisters are way more rom-com chaos than Nicholas Sparks! 💕🎬⁠ ⁠ When they first joined us as #TreeHouseCats, Sweets and Roses were shy and gentle. But over the past few weeks, we've gotten to know their true personalities: playful, curious, and just a little bit wild. ⁠ ⁠ Our cat care team says these two are hands-down the messiest pair on the adoption floor. Every morning, it looks like a mini tornado hit their space 🌪️—litter everywhere, toys flung across the room, food bowls upended. And honestly? We love it.⁠ ⁠ Because that mess means fun. It means they're thriving, bonding, and living their best lives together. And that’s exactly why they must be adopted as a pair. 💫⁠ ⁠ Take them home, and you’ll get the best of both worlds: sweet, quiet cuddle bugs by day... and mischievous little party animals by night. 🐾⁠ ⁠ The two of them are $70 each this week until Thursday, May 15, thanks to @‌BISSELLPets #EmptyTheShelters!⁠ ⁠ 🔗 https://treehouseanimals.org/adopt/adoptable-animals/
Hungry, Hungry Honeysauce… no more?! 😱⁠ ⁠ Hungry, Hungry Honeysauce… no more?! 😱⁠ ⁠ For weeks, Honeysauce was that guy—the first to the door, nose in every pocket, always on the prowl for snacks. His snack radar was unmatched. 🧭⁠ ⁠ To help this snack-loving sweetheart chill out a bit, our cat care team turned mealtime into a scavenger hunt! By hiding bits of kibble around his room, “Mr. Sauce” started foraging—and stopped begging. Now he’s way more relaxed, loving his catio time, and just wants to hang with his favorite humans. 👨‍👩‍👦🐈️⁠ ⁠ If you take Honeysauce home, he’d love a house that supports his snack-sniffing hobby. That way, when you get home, all he wants to do is curl up and keep you company. 🛋️⁠ ⁠ 💰️ His adoption fee is just $70 this week (so you can spend more on treats!) through Thursday, May 15, thanks to @‌BISSELLPets #EmptyTheShelters!⁠ ⁠ 🔗 https://treehouseanimals.org/adopt/adoptable-animals/#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1737043975%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FTHHS-A-6401
A cozy, cuddly, and soup-er sweet adoption story—Miso’s Happy Ending Tail is comfort food for the soul! 🍲🐾⁠ ⁠ Miso’s journey started in a warm and welcoming foster home, but it didn’t take long to see that this kitty had something truly special. Her stay may have been temporary on paper, but Miso knew she had found her people. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦⁠ ⁠ Channeling a perfect mix of spunk and heart, Miso turns every day into a playful performance for her humans and furry siblings. 🎭 One moment she’s running around like a four-legged firework, and the next she’s melting into a warm lap. 🎆💤⁠ ⁠ When her adoption became official, Miso didn’t just get a home—she gained a family. 🥰 That included Taco, the older resident cat, who wasn’t so sure about this new tabby tornado. 🌮 But Miso quickly won him over, and now, they’re the snuggliest of sidekicks.⁠ ⁠ Nowadays, Miso runs the house with a tail in constant motion, always ready to jump into a lap during WFH Zoom calls, making the day fly by. 💻⁠ ⁠ We love knowing how much joy, laughter, and a little mischief Miso has brought to her home. Because with a cat like her, every day is (mi)so much better! 😸💛
Our #EmptyTheShelters event is happening right her Our #EmptyTheShelters event is happening right here at the shelter—but it’s also happening beyond our walls! 😮⁠ ⁠ Thanks to BISSELL Pet Foundation, several of our foster cats are ready to meet their new families from the comfort of their foster homes—all with a reduced adoption fee of just $70. 🥳⁠ ⁠ 🏠️ Fink⁠ 🏠️ Foggy⁠ 🏠️ Mazzy Star & McRib (each cat gets the discounted fee!)⁠ ⁠ These #TreeHouseCats know there’s no place like home, which is why they can’t wait to move from their foster homes into their new family homes!⁠ ⁠ 👉️ Read more about them at https://treehouseanimals.org/adopt/adoptable-animals
NICE CAT OF THE WEEK: Foggy* ✔️👍️⁠ Look NICE CAT OF THE WEEK: Foggy* ✔️👍️⁠ Looking for a cat to ride your shoulder? He’s your man! 🦜⁠ ⁠ NAUGHTY CATS OF THE WEEK: O’Hare & Midway ❌️👎️⁠ The enrichment toys are FLYING off the shelf, thanks to our “airport” boys' mischievous antics. ✈️⁠ ⁠ *Foggy is eligible for the #EmptyTheShelters reduced adoption fee of $70 until May 15, from his foster home, thanks to BISSELL Pet Foundation!⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Adopt Foggy: https://treehouseanimals.org/adopt/adoptable-animals/
If Korra were human, she’d be full of spunk and If Korra were human, she’d be full of spunk and unapologetic confidence—but with a heart that cares deeply beneath it all. ✨️💓⁠ ⁠ She’d rock sweatpants to the office and shrug off anyone’s comments with a smile. She wouldn’t hesitate to speak her mind, even in front of those in charge. 💬⁠ ⁠ Some days, she’d step out glammed up; other days, she’d head out without a second thought to brushing her hair. That’s the wonderful duality of Korra. 💅⁠ ⁠ Yes, Korra might strut across the street without looking—but we all know every car would stop for her! That’s just the kind of presence she has. 🛑🚗⁠ ⁠ And if you’re waiting on a text back? Don’t hold your breath—she’s too busy scrolling TikTok. 😉📲⁠ ⁠ Korra reminds us that every animal has their own unique personality, and they all deserve love, safety, and a second chance. Until May 15, Korra’s adoption fee is reduced to just $70, thanks to BISSELL Pet Foundation’s #EmptyTheShelters event! 💰️⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Adopt Korra: https://treehouseanimals.org/adopt/adoptable-animals/#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1737043975%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FTHHS-A-6326
Thirteen #TreeHouseCats were adopted last week! Th Thirteen #TreeHouseCats were adopted last week! That’s thirteen more bowls of cat food placed on the floor in homes across Greater Chicagoland each morning, and that’s thirteen more kitties greeting their families at the door each evening. 🏘️💚⁠ ⁠ Congratulations to these cats on finding their new families:⁠ 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Trixie Mattel & Bob the Drag Queen⁠ 🔥 Oshun⁠ 🍰 Sugar Whiskers*⁠ 💜 Violet Dream*⁠ 🚗 Herbie*⁠ 🎭️ Pedro Pspspescal*⁠ 🦘 Parkour Princess*⁠ ⚾️ Sean Murphy*⁠ 📕 Skippyjon Jones*⁠ 👖 Blue Jean Baby*⁠ 🐤 Black Canary*⁠ 🥤 Lime Spindrift*⁠ ⁠ *These cats were adopted with reduced fees thanks to BISSELL Pet Foundation’s #EmptyTheShelters event, taking place now until May 15. Come in and adopt an adult cat at Tree House for just $70!
What’s better than one cat? Two cats! 😻😻⁠ ⁠ Our #BetterTogether bonded pairs, aged six months and older, are waiting for the perfect home—together! Thanks to BISSELL Pet Foundation’s #EmptyTheShelters, these #TreeHouseCats each have a reduced adoption fee of just $70 until May 15. (That means you can bring home a dynamic duo for $140!)⁠ ⁠ Meet these besties, who are certified Better Together and can’t go home without each other!⁠ 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Hera & Morrigan⁠ 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Sweets & Roses⁠ 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 McRib & Mazzy Star (available from their foster home)⁠ ⁠ 🔗 https://treehouseanimals.org/adopt/adoptable-animals/
Remember the “pub” kittens—named after local Remember the “pub” kittens—named after local Chicago north side bars? 🍻⁠ ⁠ It’s no surprise to us that they all flew out the door the weekend they were available on our adoption floor. But one special kitty remains: their mama, Mrs. Murphy. 🥺⁠ ⁠ During #KittenSeason, mama cats often get overlooked at shelters. But mama cats can be just as loving, cute, and playful as their kittens!⁠ ⁠ Mrs. Murphy is estimated to be about three years old, and she is known to love human company, especially at mealtimes! She’s a social eater and enjoys a dinner date every night. 🍽️ Not only was she great with her own kittens—a former caretaker noted that Mrs. Murphy was great with human kids, too! 💕⁠ ⁠ Give a young former mama a chance to be a baby again in your family. 👶 From now until May 15, Mrs. Murphy’s adoption fee is reduced to just $70, thanks to BISSELL Pet Foundation’s #EmptyTheShelters event!⁠ ⁠ 🔗 https://treehouseanimals.org/adopt/adoptable-animals/#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1737043975%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FTHHS-A-14933
When Sweet Baby Ray arrived at Tree House as an in When Sweet Baby Ray arrived at Tree House as an injured stray, he was recovering from a wound on the back of his head that left a distinctive patch of missing fur. His adopter lovingly dubbed him Brother Jeremy, inspired by his peaceful demeanor and that unique “haircut.” 💇‍♂️💈⁠ ⁠ From the start, Brother Jeremy was confident and content in his new home. As he settled in, his sweet and silly personality brought joy and curiosity into the life of his feline sister. “They still occasionally get jealous when it comes to lap time,” his adopter shared, “but I can tell my resident cat appreciates the companionship.” 🤣💓⁠ ⁠ From stray to beloved companion, Brother Jeremy is a reminder that healing, love, and a little humor can lead to the happiest of tails. 📖
Across the country, people are celebrating pets wi Across the country, people are celebrating pets with disabilities and encouraging their adoption in honor of National Pets with Disabilities Day! ♿️⁠ ⁠ Our #TreeHouseCats with disabilities have shining personalities that any adopter would be lucky to know. Yet, cats like them are too often overlooked in shelters across the country. Helping them find their perfect match is what we dream of every day. 💞⁠ ⁠ Get to know some of our adoptable cats, who happen to also have disabilities!⁠ 💚 Mashumaro: Confident and curious! Sometimes, she’ll stick her nose in your business—she likes to know what’s up!⁠ 🧡 Fink: Easygoing and always down to try new things—especially tasty bites!⁠ ⁠ ➡️ Interested in learning more about these fur babies? Visit https://treehouseanimals.org/adopt/adoptable-animals/⁠ ⁠ 🖐️ If you would like to read more about caring for a cat with a disability, check out this blog post from our friends at @PotterLeague: https://potterleague.org/2024/05/03/national-specially-abled-pets-day/ (Click the link in bio!)
A few tickets are left for our Kitten Shower takin A few tickets are left for our Kitten Shower taking place on Saturday, May 10! ☔️🌷⁠ ⁠ Let’s shower these kittens with everything they need to grow, play, and thrive. We can’t wait to celebrate with you—whether in person or in spirit!⁠ ⁠ 🎟️ RSVP: https://treehouseanimals.org/2025KittenShower (click on the link in bio!)⁠ ⁠ 🎁 You can still support the Kitten Shower by making a donation from our wish list: https://bit.ly/THKittenWishList
May is National Foster Care Month—and we’re he May is National Foster Care Month—and we’re here to thank our family of foster volunteers! 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦⁠ ⁠ It takes a village to ensure that every #TreeHouseCats thrives: This village includes HUNDREDS of foster homes scattered across the Chicagoland area that provide love and care to cats in need. 🌎️⁠ ⁠ What better time to recognize our amazing foster volunteers than the midst of kitten season!? Just this week, 34 of our cats are in foster, and 20 of them are kittens under the age of 6 months old. At a time of year when every shelter faces an increased intake of animals, we know we can count on our fosters to help out, expanding our resources to save cats! 💪⁠ ⁠ We are grateful to each and every foster volunteer for opening their heart and home to do this life-saving work. 💚🧡
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Yemaya’s passing. 💔🌈⁠ ⁠ Just three weeks ago, Yemaya came into our care as a pregnant stray and delivered five healthy kittens overnight in our clinic. Yemaya and her kittens went straight into foster care so that she could nurse them until they were ready for adoption. 🤱⁠ ⁠ An emergency appeared, as Yemaya began having seizures. Our team acted quickly to start treatment and search for the underlying cause. Tragically, the seizures caused a pulmonary edema (fluid build-up in her lungs), which led her to stop breathing. Attempts at CPR were unsuccessful, and Yemaya passed away naturally, in the arms of her foster pawrent. ⁠ ⁠ We are grateful to Yemaya’s foster Julie for opening her heart and home to Yemaya and her kittens, and providing love and care to Yemaya until her passing. 💓 Julie shared kind words about Yemaya’s unforgettable spirit:⁠ ⁠ “[Yemaya] was just such a good cat and a good mom and she was only one [year old]. I wonder why a seemingly powerless, penniless, no fame little mama cat whose birthday was even unknown has such great power to touch human hearts and make us weep for her all day long? I think the answer lies in her selflessness, her love for her kittens and her two-legged friends.”⁠ ⁠ What happens now with Yemaya’s kittens? They will continue to be bottle-fed by Julie until they are ready for adoption. 🍼 Finding them loving homes will be the best way to honor Yemaya’s spirit. 🏠️
Look into her eyes, and see her heart. 👀➡️🤍⁠ ⁠ Mashumaro’s cloudy eyes may begin to tell a story to some, but what truly outshines her past is her confidence. This is clear to everybody who has met this striking kitty.⁠ ⁠ When you support #TreeHouseCats like Mashumaro, you create possibilities where others see limitations. You declare that every feline life has value—regardless of their challenges or how long they have waited for their Happy Ending. 💌⁠ ⁠ 🐾 “Raise your paw” for cats in need, and your gift will be matched during this limited time: https://donate.treehouseanimals.org/campaign/671970/donate?c_src=social&c_src2=mashumaro
They’ve been waiting for MONTHS to meet you! 🗓️ These #TreeHouseCats have spent quite some time with us, ready to be adopted. ⏱️ Fink — this girl has been waiting for 12 months! ⏱️ Korra — 9 months ⏱️ Mashumaro — 8 months ⏱️ Tweety — 3 months ⏱️ Big Bear — 2 months ⏱️ Honeysauce — 2 months We know patience pays off, and they’ll meet the perfect adopter soon. Could that be you? 🫵 Speaking of time: today is the FIRST DAY of our Spring #EmptyTheShelters event! Thanks to @bissellpets , adoption fees for these adult cats (and many more) are just $70. Reduced adoption fees apply to cats 6 months and older — but only through May 15, so don’t wait to meet your match! ⏰ @bissellpets #Adopt #Adoption #Chicago #Cats #sheltercats
A lucky total of 13 #TreeHouseCats were adopted la A lucky total of 13 #TreeHouseCats were adopted last week, including long stay cat FABIO! 🤩⁠ ⁠ Congratulations to the nine adult cats who get to start a new Happy Ending:⁠ ❤️‍🔥 Fabio⁠ 🤴 Heartbreak Prince⁠ 🌶️ Red Hot Kitty Pepper⁠ 🌼 Honeysuckle⁠ 🦆 Quirky Quack⁠ 🫶 Eostra⁠ 🎤 Nelly⁠ 🌙 Neon Moon⁠ 😋 Gobblepaws⁠ ⁠ And good luck to the four kittens who we’re sure will have an exciting start with their new families, especially the trio that was adopted together:⁠ 3️⃣ Punisher, Huntress, & Night Thrasher⁠ 🎢 Funnel Cake
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