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Pounce on Early Bird tickets – 12 Left! 🎟️⁠ ⁠ Cat Walk returns in 2025 with a twist: Get ready to raise your glass with us at @‌kovaldistillery for a FELINE FASHION SHOW! 👗👠⁠ ⁠ This year’s event will be a dazzling evening of cocktails, couture, and community. From playful paw prints to fierce feline looks, Cat Walk celebrates Tree House’s life-saving work—with serious style.⁠ ⁠ Early Bird tickets are just $65, but they’re only available for a limited time—or until they sell out. 😍⁠ ⁠ Prices go up to $75 on Thursday, June 26, so act fast to save your spot and your wallet. 💰️⁠ ⁠ 🛒 Snag your Early Bird tickets now: https://donate.treehouseanimals.org/event/2025-cat-walk-tickets-and-donations/e694595
Meet Penderwick—though around here, we often cal Meet Penderwick—though around here, we often call her “Pendie” or “Penny”! 👛⁠ ⁠ Pendie is a shy girl when it comes to meeting new people. She’ll often dart away and hide at first—but don’t let that fool you. Our friends at City of Herrin Animal Control shared that once she feels safe, she absolutely loves to be held and snuggled on a warm lap. 🥰⁠ ⁠ One of our cat care technicians has been spending time with her, and Pendie has started to blossom. She melts for gentle head and chin pets—flopping over in delight—and turns into a full-on purring machine. She’s a quiet lovebug just waiting for the right person to notice her.⁠ ⁠ Pendie also adores other #TreeHouseCats. Since arriving on our adoption floor, she’s been eager to greet new feline friends and is always up for a game of chase or a playful pounce with wand toys. 😸😸⁠ ⁠ Penderwick is available for adoption now. She might be slow to warm up, but if you give her the time and space she needs, she’ll reward you with endless affection, soft purrs, and a very special kind of bond. 💞⁠ ⁠ 🔗 https://treehouseanimals.org/adopt/adoptable-animals/#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1737043975%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FTHHS-A-15045
In honor of National Garfield Day, we’re celebra In honor of National Garfield Day, we’re celebrating a big kitty with an even bigger heart. 💓⁠ ⁠ Meet Angelique—our lasagna-less Garfield-in-spirit. She’s got the same plush physique, the same love of lounging, and the same slightly dramatic flair when it comes to being disturbed from a nap. 😴 But unlike the famously grumpy cat, Angelique is a total sweetheart. 🥰⁠ ⁠ Originally adopted from Tree House as a kitten in 2013, Angelique spent 12 wonderful years with her human. Sadly, her person recently passed away, and Angelique—frightened and grieving—hid under the bed for several days until the landlord found her. 🥺 Our team brought her back into our care, where she’s safe, loved, and getting the support she needs.⁠ ⁠ Now, she’s settling in, surrounded by care and comfort. To help with her arthritis and improve her quality of life, Angelique is on a slow, vet-supervised weight loss plan designed to help her feel better—gradually and safely. We’re rooting for her every step (and stretch) of the way. 🐾⁠ ⁠ She’s not quite ready to meet new people yet, but when she is, we hope someone sees her for who she is: a one-of-a-kind cat with a big personality and an even bigger heart. 💝
Nineteen #TreeHouseCats were adopted last week, in Nineteen #TreeHouseCats were adopted last week, including three of Yemaya’s kittens! 👶⁠ ⁠ Yemaya was a sweet mama cat who passed away two months ago—the best way we can honor her legacy is to make sure her kittens found loving homes. Together, we’re making good on that promise. 💗🌈⁠ ⁠ Congratulations to these four adult cats for starting a new chapter in their lives:⁠ 🍯 Honeysuckle⁠ 💐 Lilly⁠ ☺️ Verla⁠ 🦝 Rocky Raccoon⁠ ⁠ And good luck to the 15 babies who tumbled in and out of our adoption floor in their classic kitten style:⁠ 🌊 Little Love⁠ 🌊 Eros⁠ 🌊 Kama⁠ 🍝 Rigatoni⁠ 🍝 Macaroni⁠ 🗣️ Echo⁠ 🗣️ Gunner⁠ 🧸 Baby All Gone⁠ 🧸 Talk with Me Tammy⁠ 🧸 Stretch Armstrong⁠ 🧦 Socks⁠ 🧦 Boots⁠ 🤟 Rama Llama⁠ 🤟 Swag Surfin⁠ 🎤 Sitta
Happy 1st birthday to our #BetterTogether bonded p Happy 1st birthday to our #BetterTogether bonded pair, Sweets and Roses! 🍫🌹⁠ ⁠ Sweets and Roses were discovered by a Good Samaritan when they wandered onto a porch as kittens, along with their brother Rings. They lived with their finder for two months as they learned how to be indoor kitties before they came to Tree House in February! 🌳⁠ ⁠ Since then, their brother Rings has been adopted. Roses and Sweets are still waiting for their turn. Sweets can be a bit shy when he first meets people, but he warms up once he gets to know them. Roses, on the other hand, is more chatty and silly. Together, they make a duo as sweet as Valentines. 💌⁠ ⁠ When it comes to kittens, veterinarians can make educated guesses about their age. 📅 These siblings are estimated to have been born around June of last year! 🎈🍰⁠ ⁠ The best birthday gift for these two would be adoption into the same home. Help them find their family together by sharing this post! 🏠️⁠ ⁠ 🔗 https://treehouseanimals.org/adopt/adoptable-animals/
NICE CAT OF THE WEEK: COFFELT 👍️✔️⁠ Thi NICE CAT OF THE WEEK: COFFELT 👍️✔️⁠ This perfect “void” kitty looks a little shocked! He just joined the adoption floor after spending months in ringworm treatment. 🩺 Now that he’s cleared from his infection, he can finally play freely among everyone else! Best. Week. Ever!⁠ ⁠ NAUGHTY CAT OF THE WEEK: HUNTER 👎️❌️⁠ A certain kitten won’t stop screaming from his cage! 😫 We can’t blame him though—he would like to know where his siblings went. They went home with new, loving families, and we can’t wait for Hunter to find one for himself.⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Adopt either kitty (or both!): https://treehouseanimals.org/adopt/adoptable-animals/
Meet Mr. Sweater... His name might be the most fit Meet Mr. Sweater... His name might be the most fitting we could have come up with — just look at how fuzzy and cozy he is! 🥰⁠ ⁠ His foster pawrent shares that Mr. Sweater starts his day by mewing for breakfast. He likes to get things moving with some conversation. Then while the sun is shining, you can find him curled up in the warmest patches of sunlight. ☀️ But his favorite place to nap on is on top of YOU! Mr. Sweater will waste no time getting cozy on your lap. After dinnertime, Mr. Sweater will be racing up and down the hallway with his favorite jingle bell! Once the moon is up? 🌙 He’ll be wherever you are, whether you’re up late watching TV or getting a good night’s sleep.⁠ ⁠ If that sounds like your kind of day, Mr. Sweater might be the perfect cat for you! 🧍‍♂️🐈️⁠ ⁠ Mr. Sweater is available for adoption straight from his foster home. He has feline leukemia virus (FeLV), which affects his immune system, but don’t worry — he loves and plays just like any other cat.⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Adopt Mr. Sweater: https://treehouseanimals.org/adopt/adoptable-animals/#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1737043975%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FTHHS-A-15049
This girl’s a hugger! 👐⁠ ⁠ Ella is a char This girl’s a hugger! 👐⁠ ⁠ Ella is a charming tuxedo kitty on our adoption floor. While she’s not a fan of being picked up and carried around (at least not yet), she absolutely loves to give hugs! 🥰⁠ ⁠ This silly kitty will wrap herself around your leg like a slinky and nuzzle your face with affection if you let her. Bonus: her fur is incredibly soft! Not a hugger? No problem—she’s just as happy hugging a toy.⁠ ⁠ Ella has been patiently waiting for someone to adopt her so she can spend all her time snuggling at home! 🏘️🐾⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Adopt Ella: https://treehouseanimals.org/adopt/adoptable-animals/#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1737043975%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FTHHS-A-4899⁠
New to kitten care? A seasoned kitten whisperer?⁠ No matter your experience, this free workshop is for YOU!⁠ ⁠ 📆 Saturday, June 28 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.⁠ 📍 Tree House Humane Society, 7225 N. Western Ave., Chicago⁠ ⁠ Whether you're caring for tiny newborns, playful older kittens, or nursing mama cats, you’ll learn hands-on skills to help kittens thrive.⁠ 🐾 Bonus: Live bottle-feeding demo featuring real, squirmy kitten guests!⁠ ⁠ 👉 Register now to save your spot: http://treehouseanimals.org/calendar/kitten-care-workshop/⁠ ⁠ Not a Tree House foster? No problem!⁠ This workshop is open to all. And if it inspires you to become a foster, we’d love to have you—no pressure, just possibilities.
When Atlas showed up ready to lighten your load an When Atlas showed up ready to lighten your load and Pandora strolled in with effortless style, it was clear these two were something truly special the moment they arrived at Tree House. 🌎✨⁠ ⁠ Back when they were known as Gourami and Ascot, this bonded pair of lovable goofballs were patiently waiting for their big break on our adoption floor. 🤞 And just like magic, their big day came at last, and thanks to our superstar adoption counselors, the purrfect match was made, the paperwork was signed, and this darling duo's Happy Ending Tail officially began! 🎉⁠ ⁠ Pandora is the gentle soul of the pair, often found perched on shoulders like the queen she is—always curious, close, and reaching new heights (literally!) 👑 On the other paw, Atlas is the playful troublemaker, constantly chasing a new adventure and planning his next mischievous move. 😈💡 Together, they bring endless balance, joy, and laughter to their family’s life.⁠ ⁠ When they’re not out on their latest escapade, you’ll catch them curled up with their favorite people—totally relaxed, adored beyond measure, and finally feeling like they belong. 🥰 We know for certain that one cat can completely fill your heart... but two? That’s a whole universe of love. 🌌💞
Happy Not-a-Father’s Day! 😎⁠ ⁠ Wait, what Happy Not-a-Father’s Day! 😎⁠ ⁠ Wait, what? 🤔⁠ ⁠ You heard us right: Happy These-Cats-Are-Never-Gonna-Be-Dads Day! ⁠ ⁠ At Tree House, every cat and kitten is spayed or neutered before adoption. That means no surprise kittens, no accidental fatherhood, and definitely no awkward “you’re what?!” conversations. 🤰⁠ ⁠ Instead of adding to the already overwhelming cat population, our adoptable kitties are focused on more important things—like stealing your heart, your lap, and maybe your sandwich. ⁠ ⁠ These kittens got spayed and neutered earlier last week just in time to join the ranks of our adoption floor. They may never be dads, but they’re more than ready to be someone’s pampered baby. 🥰⁠ ⁠ Might we suggest… Become a cat dad today when you come in and adopt one of these babies?!
A life with Mashumaro is as sweet and soft as her A life with Mashumaro is as sweet and soft as her name suggests (Mashumaro means marshmallow in Japanese). 💞⁠ ⁠ Mashumaro recently spent some time in a foster home, where we learned what a life at home with her could look like. 🏡⁠ ⁠ Picture her scooching closer to you once you join her on the couch. Her bowl on the dining table across from yours, as you both quietly share a meal (she’s very polite and won’t ask for bites of your food). A couple meows from her when she notices you’ve left the room, wondering where you went. Ending the day with a few soft pets and sleepy cuddles. 😴⁠ ⁠ Is this the soft life you’ve been dreaming of? Mashumaro might be your dream companion. She’s back at our shelter, ready to meet you. 🔮⁠ ⁠ 🔗 https://treehouseanimals.org/adopt/adoptable-animals/#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1737043975%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FTHHS-A-6384
After raising five beautiful kittens all on her ow After raising five beautiful kittens all on her own, Halfmoon has finally wrapped up her mom duties. Her little ones have all found loving homes—and now, it’s her turn. 🏡⁠ ⁠ When she first arrived at Tree House, Halfmoon shared a room with another tuxedo cat, Granny Smith. Granny was always chatting away, but Halfmoon didn’t mind. She’d quietly lounge in the background, soaking it all in with her calm, steady presence. 🥰⁠ ⁠ Halfmoon could be that peaceful companion in your life—the one who listens, leans in for pets, and keeps you company when words run out. A soft place to land at the end of the day. ⁠ ⁠ She’s ready for a home of her own. Could it be with you? 💌⁠ ⁠ ➡️ Adopt Halfmoon: https://treehouseanimals.org/adopt/adoptable-animals/#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1737043975%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FTHHS-A-15207⁠ ⁠ #TreeHouseCats #KittenSeason #Cats #Adopt #Chicago
Pause your scrolling! ⏸️ Meet our adoptable fo Pause your scrolling! ⏸️ Meet our adoptable foster cats Fink, Hurston, & Hughes.⁠ ⁠ What are adoptable foster cats, anyway? This is our group of kitties who are available for adoption, straight from their foster home to your home! 🏠️➡️🏠️⁠ ⁠ It’s easy to be drawn to the cats ready for cuddles on the adoption floor—and we get it! (We’re always counting down to kitty snuggle time, too.) But if you’re open to spending just a little extra time getting to know the amazing cats in foster care, you might just find your perfect match—and make a life-changing difference for them.⁠ ⁠ 😺 Korra's an independent girl, but sometimes she softens up and walks onto your lap.⁠ 😺 Fink has the sweetest personality and is most content when you hold her so she can get comfy and make biscuits.⁠ 😺 Mr. Sweater will try to convince you he’s starving, even though you definitely put food out for him! And when he’s done demanding for food, he will demand cuddles.⁠ ⁠ Take a moment to browse their profiles; you never know where a quick click might lead. That extra moment could be the start of your perfect adoption story. You’ll be so glad you paused! ⌚️⁠ ⁠ 🔗 https://treehouseanimals.org/adopt/adoptable-animals
Ever wonder how a pet microchip actually works? I Ever wonder how a pet microchip actually works? It’s not GPS—but it is your best bet at getting a lost pet home. When a lost pet is brought to a vet or shelter, we scan between their shoulder blades where the chip sits. Beep! That chip has a unique ID we use to look up the owner’s contact info in a registry. It only works if someone scans for it—but it’s a lifesaver, especially if your pet isn’t wearing a collar. June is National Microchipping Month. Take this as your sign to double-check your pet is chipped—and that your info is up to date! #TreeHouseCats #Microchipped #LostPetAwareness #PetTips #PetTips #Chicago #Cats #Adopt
Twenty-two #TreeHouseCats were adopted last week, Twenty-two #TreeHouseCats were adopted last week, including long-stay cats Hurston, Hughes, and Foggy! We wonder how many long-stay kitties will be adopted next week: Who’s ready to adopt Fink, Mashumaro, or Korra? 🐾⁠ ⁠ Congratulations to these eight adult cats on their adoptions:⁠ 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Hurston & Hughes⁠ ☁️ Foggy⁠ ⚰️ Nosferatu⁠ 🍟 Small Fry⁠ 🥳 Zanzie⁠ 😜 Patitas⁠ 😴 Mishka⁠ ⁠ And happy trails for these 14 kittens starting their Happy Tails:⁠ 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Chrystanthemum & Paka⁠ 🕺 Electric Slide⁠ 🧭 Scout⁠ 🦔 Little Critter⁠ 🥐 Toaster Strudel⁠ 🍔 Burger King⁠ 😩 Mindblown⁠ 🌬️ Rush⁠ 🤫 Motives⁠ 👩‍🏫 Lessons⁠ 🍦 Dairy Queen⁠ 🐈️ Rogue⁠ 🧦 Mitts
Got an extra bath towel at home? To you, it’s a Got an extra bath towel at home? To you, it’s a spare. To a cat like Kool-Aid Man, it’s comfort, calm, and a crucial part of healing. 🩺💕⁠ ⁠ Right now, Kool-Aid Man is recovering from ringworm—a treatable but stubborn infection that requires lots of clean bedding to keep his space safe and stress-free. In our medical isolation unit, cozy, washable towels help cats like him rest, recover, and heal faster. They're one of the few things that offer both softness and sanitation. 🤗⁠ ⁠ So when you donate a towel, you’re not just giving a cat comfort in the moment—you’re giving them a chance to move one paw closer to adoption.⁠ ⁠ Want to take that impact even further? 🤩⁠ Sponsor a medical needs cat like Kool-Aid Man, and you’ll help cover the cost of treatment, care, and recovery—turning a small act of kindness into a life-changing gift. 💚⁠ ⁠ 👉️ Drop off new or gently used bath towels at Tree House Humane Society (7225 N. Western Ave) Wednesday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.⁠ ⁠ 👉️ Make an even bigger difference by sponsoring a cat with special needs: https://donate.treehouseanimals.org/give/650388
After being lost for FOUR YEARS, Santana made it h After being lost for FOUR YEARS, Santana made it home—all thanks to his microchip! 🎊⁠ ⁠ During a routine TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) mission, our Community Cats team humanely trapped Santana, thinking he was a community cat. He had no ear tip, but a colony caretaker let us know that he had been around for a few years. Our team could tell he was friendlier than most community cats, and a quick scan revealed a surprise: he was microchipped and registered to a family! 👨‍👩‍👦⁠ ⁠ We contacted his people right away—and it turns out, Santana had gone missing four years ago. Thanks to his microchip, he was safely reunited with his relieved pawrent. He is happy to finally be home! 🏠️💓⁠ ⁠ 🔎 Microchipped pets are 3x more likely to make it back home if they get lost (Human Animal Support Services, 2022). Every chip has a unique ID that helps shelters and vets connect pets with their families.⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Microchipping is quick, affordable, and available at our Veterinary Wellness Center. Book a service for your cat or dog today: http://treehouseanimals.org/veterinary-wellness-center⁠ ⁠ June is National Microchipping Month—there’s no better time to chip in for your pet’s safety! 🐈️🐾🐕️
Bites happen. Even to the best of us. 🤕 Meet R Bites happen. Even to the best of us. 🤕 Meet Rotini—a spicy little noodle with A LOT of opinions about her current situation in “R.O. Jail.” She insists she’s innocent, free of rabies, and simply misunderstood—but the law says she has to hang tight for 10 days to be sure. Here’s the scoop: In Chicago, if a domestic animal (dog, cat, etc.) bites a person or another animal, state and local laws require the animal to be confined and observed for rabies for 10 days, regardless of its vaccination status. It’s a safety measure to make sure both the kitty and the human stay symptom-free, and everyone stays nice and healthy. 🌆🥰 So now, Rotini is serving her time at our shelter (with her sibling Fettuccine for moral support, of course). She may have been a little toothy, but she’s still just a kitten learning her boundaries. Once her R.O. hold is up, she’ll be headed back to foster care for some much-needed playtime with her littermates. Justice will be served. And so will the treats. 🤠 #TreeHouseCats #Chicago #VetMed #Kitten #SpicyCat
Ding dong! Doors open on the right at Cermak. Next Ding dong! Doors open on the right at Cermak. Next stop: one ginger boy’s express route to his Happy Ending Tail! 🚉🧡⁠ ⁠ Formerly Fallawater at Tree House, this speedy kitty needed a name to match his pace. ⚡ Now called Cermak, he’s been racing through life and his new home with unstoppable enthusiasm. 🏃‍♂️🏠⁠ ⁠ Orange cats are famously quirky, but Cermak takes it to the next level with boundless energy, a larger-than-life personality, and catnip-fueled zoomies that could outrun a rush hour L train! 🚄💨⁠ ⁠ At home, Cermak started with his own room…but he had zero intention of staying put. 😹 Within hours, he was off exploring every nook and cranny and claiming his space. Cermak now runs the show as conductor of the couch and chief snuggle officer. Personal space? Delayed until further notice! 🙅 But his humans wouldn’t have it any other way—because being smothered in purrs and love is the sweetest layover life has to offer. 😻⁠ ⁠ With Cermak on board, every day is a nonstop ride of joy and cuddles on the love train. 🐈🐾
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