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Got any Mew Year’s Resolutions for 2026? 🐱✨⁠ No wo Got any Mew Year’s Resolutions for 2026? 🐱✨⁠ No worries—we did the brainstorming for you.⁠ ⁠ Here are a few purr-fect ways to help #TreeHouseCats thrive this year:⁠ 🐾 Turn one of us into family — through adoption⁠ 🛒 Toss some cat food (wet or dry!) into your cart for Chicago’s community cats and their colony caretakers⁠ 🏡 Open up a guest room for a foster kitty in need⁠ 🩺 Book a spay/neuter appointment for your pet at our Veterinary Wellness Center⁠ 🧺 Donate cozy (and easy-to-wash!) towels for sick kitties on the mend⁠ ⁠ Can’t check off any of these right now? Totally okay. 💛⁠ You can still help in a big way by sharing our posts! 📲✨⁠ ⁠ You never know—your re-share could be the start of a beautiful human–cat love story 🐈‍⬛💞
Despite being closed for two days over Christmas, Despite being closed for two days over Christmas, 21 #TreeHouseCats still unwrapped the best gift of all—a loving home! 🎁💕⁠ ⁠ On Saturday, we had a huge rush of interested adopters, and we thank volunteer adoption counselor Marne for staying late to help these families and kitties get home together!⁠ ⁠ Happy trails to the 13 adult cats starting their #HappyEndingTails:⁠ 🐾 General Paws & Brussel Sprout⁠ 🌸 Phora & Chato*⁠ 🦃 Turkey Baster & Cornucopia*⁠ 🍡 Waffuru & Pankeki*⁠ 🍬 Peppurrmint – a FeLV+ kitty from our Cat Cafe!⁠ 🍌 Winter Banana⁠ 👃 Sniffs⁠ 👑 Ms. Katz⁠ 🎤 Lil Tecca⁠ ⁠ And good luck to the eight kittens who also went off to new homes:⁠ 🐱 Garu & ✨ Twinkle⁠ 🍑 Plum⁠ 🍈 Fig⁠ 🌴 Date⁠ 🍲 Cream of Mushroom⁠ 🎬 Drew Barrymore⁠ ❄️ Sugarplum⁠ ⁠ *These are our #BetterTogether pairs! 💞
HOLIDAY HOURS UPDATE 🎇⁠ ⁠ Our shelter will be clos HOLIDAY HOURS UPDATE 🎇⁠ ⁠ Our shelter will be closed today and tomorrow—Wednesday, December 31, and Thursday, January 1—in observance of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.⁠ ⁠ Our adoption floor, lobby, Veterinary Wellness Center, and Cat Café will reopen on Friday, January 2. 📅⁠ ⁠ Wishing you and your furry friends a happy New Year 💚🐾⁠ ⁠ 📸 Savory Saturn, in his adoptive home, with sibling Ginny
What’s on our camera roll? 👀 #TeamTreeHouse has sh What’s on our camera roll? 👀 #TeamTreeHouse has shared cute & educational snaps with you over the last year… But here are the funny moments we wanted to share before we ring in the New Year! 🍾 #TreeHouseCats #Funny #Cats #Kittens
Meet Honeysauce—our resident helper cat. 🍯😺⁠ ⁠ Wha Meet Honeysauce—our resident helper cat. 🍯😺⁠ ⁠ What’s a helper cat, you ask? Honeysauce is a confident, cat-friendly guy who helps shy, but playful cats (especially kittens!) learn how to relax, trust, and enjoy time with their humans (especially couch time). 🛋️⁠ ⁠ Mr. Sauce is all about the snuggles with people and makes a wonderful role model for a cat who’s curious—but a little nervous—about joining the family cuddle pile. 🤗⁠ ⁠ Cleotrapa, our “wobbly cat” with cerebellar hypoplasia, just moved into Mr. Sauce’s colony room so they can become friends. We hope to share some cute pictures soon! 📸⁠ ⁠ Honeysauce is available for Trial Adoption in your home. Interested?⁠ 📧 Email adoption@treehouseanimals.org or check out his profile at bit.ly/THHSAdopt (link in bio).
A new chapter, for both cat and pawrent. 📖⁠ ⁠ Dwig A new chapter, for both cat and pawrent. 📖⁠ ⁠ Dwight spent many years in a loving home, until his adopter made the difficult decision to return him to Tree House, trusting that he'd find a place where he could thrive. With a thoughtful list of Dwight's favorite toys and treats, quirks and lounging preferences, we set out to find his next great adventure. 🧭⁠ ⁠ This fall, Dwight's next chapter began when he met his foster, who had been looking for a furry companion of his own. "It was great to have a pet in my home again," he said. "I didn't realize how much I missed it until Dwight came along." 💚 In a matter of months, Dwight had snuggled his way into his foster’s heart, leading to his official adoption!⁠ ⁠ A friend to all who visit their home, Dwight is always looking for pets, a chat, and his next meal! "I've also woken up to him grooming me a few times," laughs his adopter. 💈⁠ ⁠ Returns are often just the beginning of a new adventure. For Dwight and Luke, this is the start of what looks to be the sweetest chapter yet.
We welcomed Knick Knack to Tree House from Chicago We welcomed Knick Knack to Tree House from Chicago Animal Care and Control in October, ready to give this sweet guy the medical care he needed. ⚕️⁠ ⁠ This eight-year-old ginger gent has a few health hurdles—including cardiac, dental, and kidney disease—but our #VetMed team has been hard at work getting him on the path to feeling better. While treatment is underway, Knick Knack has been resting and healing in a cozy foster home. 🏡⁠ ⁠ According to his foster, he’s a quiet, chill companion who spends his awake hours happily shadowing his human. He’s gearing up for a dental procedure just before the New Year, which will bring some much-needed relief. 🎆 After that, his Mew Year’s resolutions are simple: relax, recover, repeat.⁠ ⁠ 🐈️ Cats like Knick Knack have the opportunity to thrive, thanks to the foster families that care for them as they undergo medical treatment. Interested in changing a cat’s life? Learn about fostering at treehouseanimals.org/engage/volunteer/foster/ (link in bio)
We promise. 🤞 #TreeHouseCats #Adopt #Chicago #Cats We promise. 🤞 #TreeHouseCats #Adopt #Chicago #Cats #Kittens
This mystical black kitty has surfaced from the se This mystical black kitty has surfaced from the sea to share her tale 🖤🌊⁠ ⁠ Meet Selkie—named for the legendary sea spirits who journey between worlds. She washed up at Tree House in September from western Illinois as a devoted nursing mama to six kittens. And as if that weren’t enough, Selkie was quietly battling painful dental disease and severe ear infections. (Ouch—our jaws ache just thinking about it.) 💔⁠ ⁠ With the help of her loving foster pawrents and #TeamTreeHouse, this brave girl faced surgery to remove the teeth causing her pain and completed antibiotics to heal her infections. Her signature head tilt is a lasting reminder of nerve damage from an ear infection—an “imperfection” we think only adds to her magic. 🔀⁠ ⁠ Now feeling so much better, Selkie has traded the depths for dry land and is on our adoption floor, ready to meet her person. She’s comfortable with other cats and kids, and her next chapter is wide open. Where will this Selkie land next? 🌙✨⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Meet Selkie: bit.ly/THHSAdopt (link in bio)
You’ll never guess where we found this fella… 👀⁠ ⁠ You’ll never guess where we found this fella… 👀⁠ ⁠ Last week, a #TeamTreeHouse volunteer was delivering donated cat food to a colony caretaker in the Austin neighborhood when they heard faint meowing. The sound? Coming from a garbage can.⁠ ⁠ Inside, they found this sweet kitty frozen and stuck to the bottom, possibly in search of food or shelter. While we’ll never know how he got there, thankfully, he was gently freed—and it turned out to be his lucky day. 🍀⁠ ⁠ After scanning for a microchip, checking with neighbors, and finding no owner, we officially welcomed him as a Tree House cat. 🌳⁠ ⁠ Meet Chulo 💛—an older kitten now waiting on our adoption floor. One glance through the window and he’ll start making air biscuits. That’s how charming he is. Whoever adopts Chulo is signing up for a lifetime of cozy snuggles.⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Adopt Chulo: bit.ly/THHSAdopt (link in bio)
Meow-y Christmas from our kittens (and senior cat, Meow-y Christmas from our kittens (and senior cat, Nikon) in foster! 🎄🐾⁠ ⁠ Whether you’re snuggling with loved ones, taking a cozy holiday break, or hustling through the day, we hope this little dose of holiday cuteness makes your day a little brighter. ☀️⁠ ⁠ 📋️ Friendly reminder: our shelter is closed today. The adoption floor, Cat Café, and lobby reopen tomorrow (Fri. 12/26). Our Veterinary Wellness Center will reopen on Tue. 12/30.
Nine #TreeHouseCats were adopted last week, includ Nine #TreeHouseCats were adopted last week, including Speckle—a kitten who recently recovered from a ringworm infection in foster care! With the holidays right around the corner, we’re wondering… who made the nice list, and who landed on the naughty list? 🎄😼⁠ ⁠ NICE LIST: These four adult cats waited patiently for their #HappyEndingTails:⁠ 🐾 Jambo⁠ 🍫 Cocoa⁠ 🧀 Mimolette⁠ 💜 Lavender Haze⁠ ⁠ NAUGHTY LIST: These five kittens may be bringing a little mischief to their new homes:⁠ 🎃 Trick & Treat*⁠ ✨ Speckle*⁠ 🌙 Abyo⁠ 🎀 Pucca⁠ ⁠ *These cats were adopted from their foster homes!
HOLIDAY HOURS UPDATE 🎄⁠ ⁠ Our shelter will be clos HOLIDAY HOURS UPDATE 🎄⁠ ⁠ Our shelter will be closed on Wednesday, December 24 (today), and Thursday, December 25, in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.⁠ ⁠ The adoption floor, lobby, and Cat Café will reopen on Friday, December 26.⁠ ⁠ Our Veterinary Wellness Center will be closed through Monday, December 29, and will reopen Tuesday, December 30.⁠ ⁠ Wishing you and your furry friends a joyful holiday season! 💚🐾⁠ ⁠ 📷️ Bessie, in her new adoptive home
The cat who made both lists in 2025? 📋 KORRA! #T The cat who made both lists in 2025? 📋 KORRA! #TreeHouseCats #Christmas #Nice #Naughty #Cats
Did The Turtles sing “Happy Together”… or were the Did The Turtles sing “Happy Together”… or were they really saying “Better Together” back in 1967? 🎶 Either way, these #BetterTogether pairs at Tree House are definitely happy together—and adopting a duo just might make your home happier together, too. Meet our dynamic duos: 💚 Miyamoto & Tatsu 🧡 Eon & Epoch 💚 Waffuru & Pankeki 🧡 Turkey Baster & Cornucopia Two cats. One love song. Endless harmony. 💛🐾 🔗 bit.ly/THHSAdopt #TreeHouseCats #BondedPair #Cats #Adopt #Kittens #Chicago
Can I get some Brisket with a side of Beans? 🍽️😋⁠ Can I get some Brisket with a side of Beans? 🍽️😋⁠ ⁠ (But first, a backstory that might clear your appetite… 👀)⁠ ⁠ Coffelt had contracted ringworm on his journey to us. While ringworm is a minor fungal skin infection, treatment can often be a long and tedious process 🦠💊. Luckily, Coffelt wasn’t limited to the clinic’s isolation rooms during his three-month treatment. Instead, he found comfort in the care of a compassionate foster volunteer 💛 while his ringworm cleared, before finally making his way to the Tree House adoption floor 🏡🐾.⁠ ⁠ Cleared of ringworm and ready to find a new home, his wishes were answered quickly! 🎉 Now known as Brisket, he’s become the ultimate cuddly goofball who never stops purring or looking for love 😻. “He likes to throw his butt in our resident cat’s face to initiate play, which is very funny,” says his new family 😂. Brisket has brought joy to not only his humans but also his feline sibling, Beans 🐱🐱. “We’ve seen such positive changes in our Beans with the addition of Brisket!” 💕⁠ ⁠ This match was made in barbecue heaven 🔥🍖, and we’re absolutely eating it up! From human pawrents to cat siblings, we love seeing our Tree House family grow with each adoption story 🐾💖.
Sparkle. Speckle. Sprinkle. And Twinkle… now try s Sparkle. Speckle. Sprinkle. And Twinkle… now try saying that 3x fast ✨⁠ ⁠ These four kittens joined Tree House in September with a not-so-fun surprise: ringworm and upper respiratory infections. Ringworm may sound scary, but with proper care, a clean space, and lots of love, it’s very treatable—and these kittens proved it.⁠ ⁠ In foster care, they got plenty of rest and snuggles in their own room (to prevent contagions from spreading). These kittens also tackled weekly lime sulfur baths (effective, but pungent) at our clinic. Once they recovered, they finally got to enjoy time with the resident cats, dog, and humans. Their foster even admitted she’d have kept them all if her house wasn’t already full 💛⁠ ⁠ Each kitten has their own personality, but one thing’s the same: they’re total sweethearts, making up for lost time with plenty of snuggles. Soon, they’ll be bouncing around our adoption floor—keep your eyes peeled! 👀🐾
ATTENTION! General Paws is here to share his story ATTENTION! General Paws is here to share his story 🐾⁠ ⁠ Found as a stray in Austin this October, General Paws came to us with a severe skin condition—swipe to see his “before” photos. 📷️ Our veterinary staff diagnosed him with flea allergy dermatitis, which made him extremely sensitive to flea bites, plus periodontal disease causing painful gums. While treating his skin, he also received a dental extraction and was neutered. 🩺⁠ ⁠ Now in foster care, General Paws is thriving! He LOVES mealtime (his tail literally quivers with excitement), enjoys snuggles, head butts, and all the pets—and best of all, he’s finally itch-free and feeling great. 🤩⁠ ⁠ Could this sweet, affectionate guy be the new member of your family? General Paws will be available for adoption soon! 💛
A little progress each day adds up to big results. A little progress each day adds up to big results. 💚⁠ ⁠ Jellianne Toe Beans spent most of her life in a quiet home with an elderly caretaker. When her person passed away earlier this year, she came to Tree House—and it quickly became clear she needed baby steps to learn to trust again. A foster home was the perfect place to begin that journey. 🏘️⁠ ⁠ Incredibly shy, Jellianne often stayed tucked away in her safe space, only coming out to eat when no one was around. But lately? She’s started taking treats from her foster dad’s gloved hand. To top it off, she has been accepting pets from her petting stick—fleece wrapped around a wand toy. That’s huge progress for Miss Toe Beans. 🏆️⁠ ⁠ At Tree House, we believe every cat benefits from extra time and TLC—especially cats like Jellianne. She may be in foster care for a while, but we’re cheering her on every single day, treat by treat. 🐾
Ever seen #OrangeCatEnergy take over an office mee Ever seen #OrangeCatEnergy take over an office meeting? We have. 🤪💼⁠ ⁠ Sandy has fully embraced his role as an employee on #TeamTreeHouse—chair claimed, boundaries set. He pulls up to the desk to “help” with emails, contributes to meetings, and takes his OSHA-required lunch breaks seriously with snuffle mat foraging, toy hunting, and the occasional play-tent retreat. 😎⁠ ⁠ Sandy currently works out of an office with our feline behavior specialist and veterinary director, where he gets extra time socializing with his human colleagues and getting routine enrichment with our team.⁠ ⁠ Interested in adopting Sandy? He’s available for Trial Adoption. Email adoption@treehouseanimals.org to learn more.⁠ ⁠ Read Sandy’s profile at bit.ly/THHSAdopt (link in bio) 🧡🐾
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