When you are away from home and your cat is alone, it is common that your cat will become bored and lonely. Although you may feel your cat sleeps more than anything else, your cat still has energy and wants activity. You can plan to make a difference in your cat's mood and physical/mental activity by taking a few steps to keep him or her active when you are not home. Inside of your home you can add these few things to keep your cat active: 1. Add various scratching posts and

Chicagoland Cat Sitter's July rescue of the month is Lando! Lando is currently at Tree House for Animals in their Bucktown location. Lando is a very sweet cat who is about 4 years old. Lando came to the Tree House through a local TNR rescue. He can be shy and scared to approach people, but he will easily give into pets on his face and head. He definitely has no complaints about being held and getting love and attention. Lando is a little nervous in the over-stimulating shelt

Since summer is well underway, it is a great time to revisit some tips to help make life more comfortable and safe for your cat. Always ask your veterinarian if you have any special questions or care concerns that cannot be addressed without a doctor's opinion. -Do not leave your cat in the car at any time, especially in the summer. Cats can overheat quickly and may develop heat stroke, which can be life threatening. -If you live in a high rise apartment, make sure that you h

June is adopt a rescue cat month, and this month we have found a very special cat at Tree House Humane Society. Slim Jim Phantom is a friendly and affectionate cat. He adores spending time with humans and given the opportunity, he will follow you everywhere! Slim Jim has a very silly side, too! You might catch him with his tongue sticking out, which makes him that much more loveable. This cutie has the teeny tiniest meow and is very chatty. Slim Jim cannot wait to find his fo

Tiny and playful Caddie Woodlawn will always be a kitten! After losing her home due to circumstances out of her control, Caddie has been a bit frightened by the shelter atmosphere, but when she’s introduced to a human her pretty green eyes light up. She loves nothing more than bonding, and purrs nonstop when petted and given attention. Little Caddie is ready for a home that will give her the love she needs! Caddie is currenty at the Tree House Humane Society in Bucktown. She

Chicagoland Cat Sitters' cat of the month for April is Stormborn. She is currently staying at Tree House Humane Society for cats. Stormborn was found in Bronzeville, locked inside a metal file container in the snow. She was named after the powerful and strong character, Daenerys Targaryen Stormborn, on Game of Thrones. She is energetic and playful, and also a loveable lapcat. Stormborn fought to live and now has a perfect chance for a good home! #saveapet #treehousehumanesoci

Cats make wonderful companion pets. Here is a list of ways that having a cat can make you happy and healthy! 1. Lower Stress. Petting a purring cat helps calm nerves. 2. Decreased dyspnea. A cat's purr can decrease symptoms of dyspnea (labored breathing, shortness of breath) in both cats and humans. 3. Lower blood pressure. Having interactions with a cat and hearing the purring sound a cat makes has statistically shown to lower blood pressure. 4. Heart benefits. Studies have

Chicagoland Cat Sitter's cat rescue for the month of March is Little Miss Solid Gold! She is currently residing at Tree House Humane Society. She was born in 2012 and was found in a carrier, frightened and self-protective. She's not used to the shelter environment, but Little Miss Solid Gold tries to be tough and brave. She is curious in her surroundings and interested in people. She is shy to the touch, so try using a wand toy with her to play and let her warm up to you. Lit