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It rained, and it poured love and donations at our It rained, and it poured love and donations at our Kitten Shower! ☔️🌈⁠ ⁠ Thank you to everybody who already supported our donation drive for this year’s #KittenSeason. We raised more than $1,800 to save kittens in the upcoming months. 🥰⁠ ⁠ As it turns out… when it rains and pours, a FLOOD of kittens is splashing its way to Tree House! We received some of these critical supplies, but we need MORE! 🙏⁠ ⁠ 🍼 Bottle feeding kits for our neonates⁠ 🍼 Scales to track growth⁠ 🍼 Heating pads and snuggle disks for warmth⁠ 🍼 Kitten food and treats for tiny bellies⁠ 🍼 Playpens to keep mischievous kittens safe⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Donate to save more kittens: https://donate.treehouseanimals.org/event/2025-kitten-shower/e682812⁠ ⁠ 📸 Photo credits: @sachistraus
THIRTY-ONE #TreeHouseCats were adopted last week, THIRTY-ONE #TreeHouseCats were adopted last week, with so many amazing highlights to share:⁠ ⁠ 💚 Sisko, our FeLV+ warrior who healed from a severe neck injury and an amputation, was adopted by his foster! Stay tuned for more details. (And we promise he’s not in the medical cone anymore!)⁠ 🧡 SEVEN pairs of cats went home! Some of these kitties knew each other from the start, and some were chosen by their families and brought together!⁠ 💚 Five kitties (denoted with asterisks) were adopted at the tail-end of our #EmptyTheShelters event with reduced adoption fees, thanks to @‌BISSELLPets⁠ ⁠ Congratulations to these pairs who went home together, making their adoptions twice as bright!⁠ 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Mazzy Star & McRib⁠ 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Goobersmooches* & Snoopy⁠ 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Truffluff* & Mewshroom*⁠ 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Skippyjon Jones & Blubber⁠ 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Zazu & Timon⁠ 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Snickerdoodle & Gingerbread⁠ 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Shortbread & Biscotti⁠ ⁠ These lucky adult cats will have the best #HappyEndingTails we could ever dream of!⁠ 🐈️ Sisko, Purrmione*, Chocolate Rain*, Two Fish*, Blue Fish*, Kiowa, Lentils, Theodore Tugboat, Captain Purrbeard, Banana Pants*, & Sticky Bun⁠ ⁠ And good luck to these kittens who know how to make it rain during #KittenSeason!⁠ 🧸 Twiggy, Rainbow Fish, Corduroy, Moon Knight, Blue Marvel, & Linzer
Ope… That’s not the cat we were hoping to trap Ope… That’s not the cat we were hoping to trap this morning. Let us know if you say “opossum” or “possum.” 😉 #TreeHouseCats #Possum #Opossum #TNR #Chicago #Animals #Cats
NICE CAT OF THE WEEK: HALFMOON 👍️✔️⁠ Th NICE CAT OF THE WEEK: HALFMOON 👍️✔️⁠ This former mama cat was feeding her babies for as long as she could—that’s how we know she’ll be the most loving kitty for her future family. 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦⁠ ⁠ NAUGHTY CAT OF THE WEEK: GRANNY SMITH 👎️❌️⁠ This senior lady will yap your ear off until you’re tired of it! (But real cat lover would never get bored of these adorable meows.) 💬⁠ ⁠ ➡️ Both these gals are available for adoption: https://treehouseanimals.org/adopt/adoptable-animals/
We’ve had the joy of observing Tweety when she t We’ve had the joy of observing Tweety when she thought nobody was looking—for far too long! And when the zoomies strike, it’s a sight to see! 😆⁠ ⁠ It starts with a wild look in Tweety’s eyes. Her head tilts back slightly, and her legs turn inward like a spring. And suddenly, she goes ZOOOOOM across the room! 🏁🏃‍♀️💨⁠ ⁠ Capturing it on camera is nearly impossible—she’s too quick, and all you’d see is a fuzzy streak. If you adopt Tweety, you’ll get a good laugh everyday with her silly antics. It’s the best part of her #OrangeCatEnergy.⁠ ⁠ Can Tweety zoom around your home? 🏎️⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Adopt Tweety: https://treehouseanimals.org/adopt/adoptable-animals/#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1737043975%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FTHHS-A-14894
Small in size, large in personality—Robyn (forme Small in size, large in personality—Robyn (formerly Jables) has officially landed her Happy Ending Tail, and ever since, she’s been stealing hearts (and of course, couch space). 💞🛋️⁠ ⁠ Robyn may be the youngest in her new family, but she is clearly the one in charge! Whether it’s zooming through hallways or rounding up her big brothers, Wiz and Princeton, for a cuddle puddle, they’re eager to follow her lead. 😸⁠ ⁠ At Tree House, Robyn was a bit reserved, preferring to peek out and observe from the comfort of her cat tree. 🌳 But the moment her adopter saw those soulful eyes, she knew Robyn was special. 😻⁠ ⁠ These days, you can find Robyn snuggled up in a cozy corner, savoring as much Churu as possible, and modeling a growing lineup of adorable accessories. 🧢🎉⁠ ⁠ From shy beginnings to blossoming confidence, Robyn’s journey from shelter sweetheart to cherished family member has been full of love, laughter, and just the right amount of kitty mischief. 🌸 She’s embracing her best nine lives, and we couldn’t be happier to watch her shine! 💡💛
Big Bear has been working overtime in the Cat Café! 🏋️⁠ ⁠ ☕️ He’s making sure all the café visitors have top quality coffee, “biscuits” served fresh, and the best company (himself, of course).⁠ ⁠ Thankfully, Supercali has joined our cafe team, and she’s doing a great job receiving pets from every human that comes in! Big Bear is showing her the ropes at this busy, high-demand job. ⁠ ⁠ We would love for Big Bear to retire from his café position—if only someone would adopt him! We think Supercali wouldn’t mind taking over some of his roles. 😉⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Adopt Big Bear: https://treehouseanimals.org/adopt/adoptable-animals/#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1737043975%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FTHHS-A-14953
Some mothers dream their kids will never stop need Some mothers dream their kids will never stop needing them. Halfmoon, however, might be dreaming of five minutes (and five feet) of personal space. 😅⁠ ⁠ She and her five very big babies arrived this week from @‌chianimalcareandcontrol—and to our surprise, at least three were still nursing! Just look at this mama trying to stand up while her clingy crew scrambles for one last sip. At three months old, it might be time to cash out at the milk bar, kids. 🙄🍼⁠ ⁠ In case anyone’s looking to adopt a professional mama’s boy or girl, their names are Gingerbread, Biscotti, Linzer, Shortbread, and Snickerdoodle. They’ll be on the adoption floor soon, ready for homes of their own——ready to trade milk for treats! 😜
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
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