Cyclops

Cyclops, a feral guy from the MJK alley, was trapped on Thursday, neutered on Friday. On Saturday evening, he was back in his alley, looking unfazed by the experience. He had a nasty eye wound that was originally worrisome (hence the name) but it was treated and is healing nicely. Stay safe, Cyclops!

Stanley

Maceo and Wesley

Maceo and Wesley are a bonded female-male pair of sibling kittens. Maceo is a very interesting tabby-tortie mix -- the orange stripe on her head is an unusual marking! Wesley is her gingery brother.
Fostermom Claire writes "First of all, they are very playful. They like chasing each other, or the laser dot, doing acrobatic jumps and funny pirouettes (Wesley has the habit to run very fast in direction of a wall and bounce on it...!). Maceo is very brave. She likes to play with the cord of my hair dryer when it's on! Both are very happy to jump in the bathtub to play with the little water drops on the curtain. When they at last decide to rest, Wesley purrs very loudly and meows asking to be pet more. He loves neck massages. Maceo is like a rag doll when we pet her (she doesn't resist at all and can stay in funny yoga positions). They are both perfectly litter trained, not picky with food, like the scratcher so much that they also eat the cardboard... they are still very shy when someone new enters the apartment, unless this someone has a laser..."
Their brothers Ellis and Bootsy are ALSO available (as a pair).
And here is how we found them, in a Church garage in an alley. We could not find their mother.

Miriam

Miriam, a very beautiful calico-and-white gal, was easily "captured" in the Liliana alley recently. She was noticably pregnant, so she was brought immediately to the vet, who gave us some surprising news -- Miriam appears to be about five years old. We surmise that she was put out or abandoned by her owners sometime in the last year, because despite being quite dirty, banged up, and hungry (and did we mention pregnant) she is negative for FIV and FeLV. Fosterdad says "Miriam took to my house as soon as she walked in. Explored all over, checked every room and closet, tested out the carpeting, singled out her favorite spots and settled in. She likes the office chair best -- gives her a panoramic view of the whole house. Sleeping at the end of the bed is not bad either. But most of all she likes to get her head scratched, to do figure-eights, and to eat, eat, eat, especially the wet food. A sweet, sweet girl all around, and very easy (with perfect litter box habits)." Apply to adopt Miriam or any of our other cats and kittens available for adoption by writing to hydeparkcatsadoptions@gmail.com.

summer fosterers needed

Every summer many of our wonderful fosterers leave town, either for the summer or for good. This summer it seems we may be hit particularly hard, and so we're seeking some good foster homes. If you've thought about fostering before but it never seemed like the time was right -- make it right! We need you!
Please write to hydeparkcats@gmail.com for more information or for an application.

Spot

Spot is a puppy trapped in a cat’s body. Saved from the Pullman neighborhood alleys by Heather and Sue, Spot got his name for his fuzzy grey spots and smudges, but also because he likes to retrieve foil balls. He is an energetic, playful young guy who loves toys, human attention, and any window where he can watch trees and birds! We are pretty sure Spot didn’t get to spend enough time with his mom as a kitten because he does sometimes need assistance with minding his manners – usually a quick “No!” and a tap on the nose will do the trick when he is getting rambunctious. Spot is an extrovert with a big personality but also a fuzzy, cuddly, purring lover. Spot is a wonderful guy who just needs a mom or dad with patience and time to play and give him the exercise and attention he needs. Spot likes other cats and is open to making dog friends. Email hydeparkcatsadoptions@gmail.com to apply for this adorable rambunctious guy.

Riesling

Riesling is a sweet young boy cat. Fostermom Courtney says "he is by far the most well behaved kitten I have had. He is very sweet and has never bitten or scratched." He is a bit spooked by noises, but he warms up to people quickly. He enjoys his big fosterbrother (cat) and has always lived with other cats. Riesling is an attractive and sweet little guy just seeking a furrrrrever home. He is neutered, vaxed, neg/neg, and available NOW! Email hydeparkcatsadoptions@gmail.com to apply. Hurry!

Sofia update

An update on Sofia, a little kitten found by our partner in Pullman. Sofia, a sweet little kitten, had rickets, and Heather and Sue, Pullman's cat-saving team, were working to save her life. I'm very pleased to report that Sofia's last veterinary appointment was good the vets said her calcium treatment is working. Heather says she's doing great. She's been living in Sue's home in a giant protective enclosure, and now that her bones are getting stronger she gets supervised playtime in the home.

Thank you to all of you who contributed to the chip-in for Sofia's care. You have truly saved a life.

Our gratitude to recent donors James M., Mike H., and Susan K. Susan, we're so glad Pumpkin came back and that our advice was helpful! May all "my cat is lost!" stories turn out so well.

Violet

Violet is a gorgeous long-haired tortie who was living in the streets of Englewood, a neighborhood to our west. Erin B. contacted us about how to TNR her alley, and voila -- Violet! Violet is a super sweet girl who is adjusting well to indoor life; she has a favorite hiding spot under the bed, but once you start petting her there's no way she's going to let you stop! She's full of purrs and loves lounging in laps but enjoys chasing feet around the house too. Fostermom says "She is an absolute love bug." Email hydeparkcatsadoptions@gmail.com to apply to adopt this special girl.

Although Violet has a clean bill of health and is neg/neg, her alley companion Grantham (yes, this is a "Downton Abbey" theme) tested positive for FeLV. Read this fact sheet on FeLV to learn more about this disease that affects so many street cats.

Toby L.

Toby is a fun and extremely playful young boycat who was found wandering the streets of Hyde Park. His fostermom says that Toby "is doing fantastic in a home with two cats and two dogs and would very much love to have a brother or sister of his own. He LOVES food and snacks and especially gives love when he hears the treat bag shaking."