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From February 4–15, it’s their turn for love 💘⁠ ⁠ From February 4–15, it’s their turn for love 💘⁠ ⁠ These sweet cats have been waiting 60+ days to meet their person—some even longer. Sandy has waited six months. Little Fink? Over a year. When you adopt our long-stay cats from 2/4–2/15, you save 50% on their adoption!⁠ ⁠ Each of them has worked so hard to be adoption-ready, whether that meant building confidence, settling into routines, or bravely getting through medical care.⁠ ⁠ They’re hoping for a Valentine’s Day match… could it be you? 💞⁠ ❤️ Fink*⁠ ❤️ Sandy⁠ ❤️ Origami & Lacie*⁠ ❤️ Erickson*⁠ ❤️ Teddy⁠ ❤️ Conch Shell*⁠ ❤️ Knick Knack⁠ ❤️ Chris P Bacon⁠ ⁠ Ready to make a love connection? View their profiles at bit.ly/THHSAdopt (link in bio)⁠ ⁠ *Available for Foster-to-Family adoption. Email adoption@treehouseanimals.org to set up a Meet & Greet.
Crank up the volume for this Happy Ending Tail‼️🔊⁠ Crank up the volume for this Happy Ending Tail‼️🔊⁠ ⁠ Bumi, now short for Boombox, lives up to his new name by filling his home with chatter and meows. He's a true yapper, and he's been known to join in on a sing-along with his adopters! 🎶⁠ ⁠ But when it's time to lock in for a work-from-home day with his pawrents, Bumi has nailed down the perfect routine.⁠ ⁠ 9 am: nap on mom's desk with a blankie 💤⁠ 12 pm: lunchtime snack 🐟⁠ 2 pm: visit dad's office and lounge in the hammock 😌⁠ 5 pm: make sure everyone clocks out on time ⏱️⁠ 7 pm: dinner, playtime, and a good brushing 🐁⁠ And repeat! (Oh, the life of a cat.) 😸⁠ ⁠ As an FeLV+* kitty, Bumi's days as a Cat Cafe resident gave him plenty of experience in charming friends with his quirks and snuggling with every visitor he greets in his new home. A sweet and silly cat, Bumi has turned up the volume and love for his new family. 💓⁠ ⁠ We love reading your #HappyEndingTails! Want to share yours with us? Submit your adoption story at bit.ly/HappyEndingTails (link in bio)⁠ ⁠ *Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is a lifelong condition, but it doesn’t stop a cat from being a loving companion. With routine veterinary support, FeLV+ cats can enjoy many happy years with their families.
It’s been a few months since sweet Erickson settle It’s been a few months since sweet Erickson settled into her foster home, where she’s been patiently waiting for an adoptive family. 🧡⁠ ⁠ Some cats, like Erickson, can feel overwhelmed by loud city sounds and lots of new faces. In foster care, she’s had the gift of time—time to decompress, feel safe, and come out of her shell at her own pace ⌚️🐾⁠ ⁠ She’s even made a best friend: William, the resident cat! The two spend their days exploring the house, playing, and keeping each other company. Erickson also enjoys her favorite treats (cream cheese and Churu, of course 😋), plays with the interactive robot toys she received for the holidays, and has grown into a kitty who happily leans in for pets once she bonds with you.⁠ ⁠ We can’t wait to share more about this gentle girl—and help her find the loving home she’s been waiting for. 💕⁠ ⁠ 👉️ Interested in adopting Erickson straight from her foster home? Email adoption@treehouseanimals or visit her profile at bit.ly/THHS (link in bio)
Something’s sizzlin’—we’re cooking up the purr-fec Something’s sizzlin’—we’re cooking up the purr-fect match for someone who loves a snuggly lap cat. 🥓💕⁠ ⁠ Meet Chris P Bacon, a senior sweetheart who will happily park herself on your lap the second you sit down. She came to us from Chicago Animal Care and Control, received dental work and extra TLC for her kidney and eye health in foster care, and is now back on our adoption floor—feeling better, extra chatty, and ready to cuddle. Miss Bacon loves to meow the moment she spots you, just in case you forgot it’s lap time. 💬⁠ ⁠ ➡️ Want to claim all those snuggles? Meet Chris P Bacon at bit.ly/THHSAdopt (link in bio)⁠ ⁠
If Illinois has cat labor laws, we may need to con If Illinois has cat labor laws, we may need to confess… Sandy’s been working overtime at the biscuit factory. 🍪 Ever wonder why cats “knead” AKA make biscuits (with occasional claws 😅)? It’s a sign they feel safe, cozy, and happy. Some knead blankets, some bake on your lap… and some—like Sandy—make air biscuits. 🐾 It’s an instinct from kittenhood, when they kneaded their moms for milk 🍼 Now Sandy practices his craft from his favorite chair, surrounded by his favorite humans. Ready to hire a full-time baker for your home? Sandy’s accepting new coworkers. 🏡🐱 Learn more about adopting Sandy at bit.ly/THHSAdopt #TreeHouseCats #Biscuits #Cats #Adopt Chicago
Brrr—what a cold weekend! 🥶 Even though our shelte Brrr—what a cold weekend! 🥶 Even though our shelter unexpectedly closed for two days due to inclement weather, five #TreeHouseCats still found their new homes last week:⁠ 🐾 Nuno Gloop⁠ 💎 Labradorite⁠ 🌙 Moonstone⁠ 💖 Filena⁠ 🐈️ Kuroneko⁠ ⁠ Filena’s adoption was a special one—she joined her family through a Foster-to-Family match finalized over video call! 📹️💻️ Huge thanks to her adopters and our adoption staff for staying flexible, creative, and committed to making #HappyEndingTails happen, even when the weather had other plans.
We’re all things cats, based in Chicago. #TreeHous We’re all things cats, based in Chicago. #TreeHouseCats #Chicago #Cats #Kittens #Neuter
Some heroes are just #BetterTogether 💥🦸‍♀️⁠ Think Some heroes are just #BetterTogether 💥🦸‍♀️⁠ Think Deadpool & Wolverine. Batman & Robin. Iconic duos saving the day—together.⁠ ⁠ At Tree House, some #HappyEndingTails are even better when feline sidekicks stick together into their adoptive homes.⁠ ⁠ 🦸‍♀️ Origami & Lacie⁠ These FeLV+* besties bring major girl-power energy. Expect zoomies, teamwork, and thorough inspections of every new gadget you bring home. 💨🔍⁠ ⁠ 🦸‍♂️ Tatsu & Miyamoto⁠ This mellow, super-sweet duo is ready to patrol your neighborhood—from the safety of your living room window. Saving your day (and your heart) comes naturally to them.⁠ ⁠ 🦸‍♀️ Adora & Catra⁠ These tabby girls are going to save you from a lack of snuggles! Win them over with a wand toy, have a seat, and get ready for them to climb on you for pets!⁠ ⁠ Ready to adopt a dynamic super duo?⁠ Meet these heroes at bit.ly/THHSAdopt (link in bio) 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️⁠ ⁠ *Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is a lifelong condition, but it doesn’t stop a cat from being a loving companion. With routine veterinary support, FeLV+ cats can enjoy many happy years with their families.
What's better than one Tree House cat? Three #Tree What's better than one Tree House cat? Three #TreeHouseCats! 😱⁠ ⁠ Arthur, Dutch, and Mochi are a trio of Tree House alums who found each other in the same loving home last year. Since joining forces, they’ve brought triple the fun and cuddles into their family. 3️⃣✖️⁠ ⁠ Arthur, formerly known as Hatsuaki, was first adopted on his own. A few months later, Dutch and Mochi, formerly known as Roses and Sweets, were brought home by the same adopter. At Tree House, this #BetterTogether pair was nervous and fearful around humans, but they always brought out the playful side in one another. And with Arthur ready to show his new siblings the ropes, their home was soon filled with happy cats.⁠ ⁠ As you can see, the trio is now inseparable! Arthur loves chasing a feather or a mouse toy, excitedly showing off tricks, and meowing for attention. Dutch loves people watching, being held like a baby, and burying his face in for snuggles. Mochi may still be shy, but she comes alive during playtime or when she hears the crinkle of a treat bag.⁠ ⁠ One of the best ways to help shy cats come out of their shell and gain confidence is to give them a feline friend. You could even call it ✨ the power of friendship. ✨
We’ve got a Knick Knack update that’s guaranteed t We’ve got a Knick Knack update that’s guaranteed to make you smile 😸🧡⁠ ⁠ Right after the New Year, this ginger boy had a much-needed dental extraction to relieve the mouth pain he’d been living with. His foster parent, Jan, shared:⁠ “The change in him since his dental work has been nothing short of remarkable. He’s a completely different cat—still affectionate, but now upbeat instead of the somber mood he had while his mouth was in pain.”✨⁠ ⁠ Dental disease is the most common and most painful condition we treat at Tree House Humane Society, and it can significantly impact a cat's happiness. When you free them from constant pain, you open the door to comfort and connection!⁠ ⁠ Way to go, Knick Knack! 🥳 This was the final stop on his road to feeling better after tackling cardiac and kidney concerns—and now he’s almost ready for his next big adventure… adoption! 🏡💕 Interested in taking this mellow guy home? Keep an eye out for him on our adoptable animals page.⁠ ⁠ As for this cute photo? This is how Knick Knack stays cozy indoors when it’s 10 degrees outside—in the warmth of sunlight! ☀️
If your favorite part of the workday is showing ca If your favorite part of the workday is showing cat pics to your coworkers, you already have something in common with Tali. 😸⁠ ⁠ Tali is a Chicago-based foster with a big heart for cats. After her soulcat, Gilly, passed away a little over a year ago, Tali began fostering through shelters across Chicago—until she met (and eventually adopted) Tree House alum Baby Bear. 🐻⁠ ⁠ Baby Bear was the first FeLV+* cat Tali had ever fostered. Once he became a permanent resident, her foster capacity shifted to welcoming other FeLV+ cats—and that’s where Moonshine comes in. 🌙 Moonshine, a FeLV+ Tree House cat currently receiving treatment for FIP, is healing comfortably in Tali’s foster home.⁠ ⁠ Tali says fostering with Tree House has been deeply fulfilling, and we’ll gladly credit some of that to her curiosity and can-do attitude. Our team is always here with guidance and support—but Tali brings the openness and enthusiasm that make great foster matches possible.⁠ ⁠ Thinking about fostering but not quite sure? Tali’s advice: “Go for it!” Along the way, she learned that kittens aren’t exactly her speed—and that each foster experience helps you find the right match for you.⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Learn more about fostering at treehouseanimals.org/engage/volunteer/foster/ (link in bio)⁠ ⁠ *Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is a lifelong condition, but it doesn’t stop cats from being loving companions. With routine veterinary care, FeLV+ cats can enjoy many happy years with their families. 💕
Angelique was adopted 12 years ago, but she never Angelique was adopted 12 years ago, but she never stopped being a Tree House cat. When her beloved pawrent passed away, she came back to us as a sweet but heartbroken senior. 💔⁠ ⁠ Thanks to the support from friends like you, we were able to welcome Angelique back with open arms and begin to mend her broken heart. Fortunately for her, it wasn’t too long before she found a new pawrent who provided her with a new home and everything she needed to thrive: love, food, shelter, a vet-supervised weight-loss plan to ease her arthritis and improve her quality of life, and all the toys she could ever want. 🏡⁠ ⁠ Your compassion means everything to Angelique and to the more than 6,000 cats and kittens whose lives were changed last year, thanks to friends like you. 🐾⁠ ⁠ Renew your support with a gift today, and you’ll ensure every cat we help has a chance to thrive, regardless of whether they live outdoors in a managed community colony or indoors with a loving family.⁠ ⁠ 🔗 treehouseanimals.org/renew (link in bio)⁠
🏈🐾 TOUCHDOWN, TREE HOUSE! 🐾🏈⁠ ⁠ Thirteen #TreeHous 🏈🐾 TOUCHDOWN, TREE HOUSE! 🐾🏈⁠ ⁠ Thirteen #TreeHouseCats were adopted last week—maybe even cheering on another type of animal from the couch with their new families! While the Bears came up short, these adopters definitely took home the win. 💙🧡 Because in Chicago, we know how to rally—and nothing beats a love-filled roster.⁠ ⁠ Congratulations to the six adult cats who scored touchdowns in their #HappyEndingTails:⁠ 🐱 Perry the Platypus & Heinz Doofenshmirtz⁠ 🍌 Hanner Bananer⁠ 🧡 Barnack Orange — adopted by one of our very own volunteer adoption counselors (proof that no one is immune to kitty charm!)⁠ 🍎 Gravenstein⁠ 🌿 Bayleaf⁠ ⁠ And running it all the way home to their new families—our seven kittens:⁠ 🐾 Pucca⁠ 🦆 Rubber Ducky⁠ ✨ Felicia⁠ 🍀 Fergus⁠ 🎯 Farkle⁠ 🎤 Joe Jonas⁠ 🚀 Trip
Meet Moonstone and Labradorite. These four-month-o Meet Moonstone and Labradorite. These four-month-old brothers have cerebellar hypoplasia (CH), similar to our adoptable adult cat, Fink! CH is a congenital condition causing a lack of control of fine motor movements. As a result, cats with CH may tremor when they try to move. Labradorite’s CH “wobbles” are a little more intense than Moonstone’s, but they are both 100% adorable and will be 100% adoptable! CH is not painful for cats, and these cats learn to adapt well with minor lifestyle modifications. Chat with our adoption counselors to learn more! #TreeHouseCats #CHCats #WobblyCats #Kittens #CerebellarHypoplasia
NICE CAT OF THE WEEK: SANDY ✔️👍️⁠ ⁠ Why is Sandy y NICE CAT OF THE WEEK: SANDY ✔️👍️⁠ ⁠ Why is Sandy yapping at the door? Because he’s marketing himself for adoption. 📣⁠ This guy has a Master’s in Marketing (don’t ask where—he’s very mysterious), and honestly? The strategy is working. Just look at him (and his air biscuits).⁠ Hire Sandy. Adopt Sandy. Five stars. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⁠ ⁠ NAUGHTY CAT OF THE WEEK: TEDDY ❌️👎️⁠ ⁠ Fresh back from foster care, Teddy immediately demanded a reunion playdate with his foster mom!⁠ Good news for Teddy: his former foster pawrent is also a Tree House socialization volunteer—so his “demands” were fully met.⁠ Moral of the story: never underestimate a cat who knows the system. 🧠🐾⁠ ⁠ ➡️ Ready to adopt either of these fellows? Get to know them at bit.ly/THHSAdopt (link in bio)
Take a trip to Belize & Honduras 🌴✈️—no passport r Take a trip to Belize & Honduras 🌴✈️—no passport required, just a cozy Chicago foster home.⁠ ⁠ This sibling duo first touched down on our adoption floor as kittens way back in 2013, then spent years happily together with their human. Last October, they made a return trip—and now, at 12 years old, they’re enjoying a much-needed senior-style staycation in foster care 😌🧳.⁠ ⁠ This #BetterTogether vacation package includes:⁠ ⁠ 🖤 Belize (the black “void”): Shy at first, but once she warms up, she’s all about gentle pets. Big fan of sturdy cardboard boxes—classic cat behavior.⁠ ⁠ 🤍 Honduras (the gray & white guy): A bit more outgoing and known cuddlebug in his previous home. We know he’s ready to choose a new favorite human.⁠ ⁠ Honduras is currently getting some extra TLC for thyroid and tummy issues with help from our amazing #VetMed staff 🩺💙. Once he’s feeling his best and their routine is set, this mellow, loving pair will be available for adoption.⁠ ⁠ Dreaming of a Happy Ending Tail with two sweet senior cats? Keep an eye on our adoption page 👀🐾
Gnarly's Happy Ending Tail. Scene 1. Take 1. Actio Gnarly's Happy Ending Tail. Scene 1. Take 1. Action! 🎬️⁠ ⁠ When Gnarly was found by two special effects crew members filming for NBC's Chicago PD, he looked like an extra from a fight scene with a large wound on his chest. Despite his rough condition, Gnarly was friendly with the crew and neighbors in Calumet Park, who confirmed he was a local stray. 🐈️⁠ ⁠ Between the wound on his chest and the cold, rainy forecast ahead, his finders knew that Gnarly needed to come inside and get medical attention. At Tree House, our clinic staff suspected that Gnarly's wound came from fighting with other cats, given his feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and unneutered status. After his neuter procedure and wound cleaning, he spent a few weeks resting and recovering under the care of a foster. 🧡⁠ ⁠ When Gnarly returned to the adoption floor, his Chicago PD crew was ready for a reunion. "He looked so much healthier!" said his two finders. "His fur was so clean, and he was so friendly with us—we like to think he remembered us, too."⁠ ⁠ As fate would have it, Gnarly was once again brought home by the pair—but with an official adoption status this time! Today, Gnarly is a happy, adventurous cat who prefers to watch Chicago PD from the comfort of his couch rather than his old behind-the-scenes view. 🛋️📺️
COUS COUS UPDATE! 🧡🐾⁠ ⁠ When you’re the oldest cat COUS COUS UPDATE! 🧡🐾⁠ ⁠ When you’re the oldest cat in the Tree House family (a very impressive 17 years young!), the best news is simple: you’re enjoying each day as it comes.⁠ ⁠ Cous Cous joined us last summer from the suburbs—any Buffalo Grove folks here?—after being found outdoors with only a Tree House microchip from 2011 and no guardian to be found. She’s since been spending time in foster care while our team determined whether adoption or hospice would be the best next step.⁠ ⁠ And wow, has she made herself at home. Cous Cous is a champion cuddler, happily parking herself on a warm chest for as long as she can. She’s also picked up a few very refined hobbies—pottery and piano included. 🎹🎨⁠ ⁠ After recently recovering from a urinary tract infection (yep, cats can get UTIs too!), she’s headed in soon for a vet check to see if she might be ready for adoption. Fingers crossed—but no matter what, Cous Cous is deeply loved everywhere she goes. 💕
Have you seen our outdoor colony shelter? 👀 It’s t Have you seen our outdoor colony shelter? 👀 It’s tucked into the far corner of our parking lot!⁠ ⁠ A few years ago, this was home base for our own working cats who had been trapped, neutered, vaccinated, and placed in our outdoor colony. Our cat care technicians fed the colony on a daily schedule, making sure everyone had a safe, reliable place to land.⁠ ⁠ While we don’t currently have a resident colony, we still keep this little shelter up and running. During cold winters like now, it offers insulated hideaways, a heated water bowl, and meals served at the same time every day. That food often helps passing cats in need of warmth or a nutritious meal. 💚⁠ ⁠ Just like the meals served to #TreeHouseCats in our adoption center—keeping them healthy and strong before adoption—and in our medical ward, where food provides essential nourishment during recovery, this food is generously provided by our feeding partner, Purina.⁠ ⁠ Next time you visit—whether for a spay/neuter appointment, a café date, or to adopt a furry friend—take a short walk and check out our colony shelter! 🐾
What are you sipping on? We hope it’s the drink sp What are you sipping on? We hope it’s the drink special—or one of the many tasty beverages on our menu! Our Cat Cafe is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesdays through Sundays, for drinks-to-go! Think of us as your favorite local coffee joint. #TreeHouseCats #Coffee #Cafe #Chicago #CatCafe Matcha
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