Sheba says Happy Halloween

Yesterday MJK got word from Adrienne, one of our South-of-the-Midway partners in TNR, that there was a black kitten at the corner of 67^th and Cornell.  In addition to her concern about the kitten being outside in the cold weather, Adrienne was worried about the potential dangers facing black cats at Halloween (better safe than sorry).  Late last night MJK found the kitten nestled in a bed of leaves under a hedge in the playground at 67^th and Cornell.  "Sheba" is safe and warm now, with a full tummy and a comfy bed.  She purrs like a diesel engine and is extremely sweet and affectionate.  She is using the litter box like a pro.  She is probably only two or three months old.

Happy Halloween!

Zimmerman is waiting

Zimmerman is waiting for you to adopt him. Look at him. He's awesome.

Thanks to recent donors Mike H. and Anna F., who wrote: "Happy Feral Cats Day. In honor and in memory of Ursula and Ollie. She was a semi-feral cat who hung around my sister's house with her brother. After he mysteriously disappeared, my sister gradually gained her trust. And now Ursula sleeps on my sister's bed. Thank you Hyde Park Cats for helping ferals."

Gerdie

Gerdie is a young female who has been living in Washington Park for ... nobody knows. She only has four teeth left (after her recent dental check up and cleaning), which tells us life has been rough. Gertie was originally a TNR project, but trapper/fosterer Adrienne saw something in Gertie that wouldn't let her give up. After a few months, she has filled out, fluffed up, and friendly-fied herself. "She has turned into a real sweetheart," says Adreinen. "She can be pet pretty much everywhere now, we can pick her up, I can get her into a carrier without any problems, and she takes oral antibiotics without a fuss."  

Now the last time we saw Gerdie, we knew her as Janet. The mother of Iris and May, the two kittens found stashed in a gardening shed, Janet-now-Gerdie is too sweet to put back outside, especially before the winter.  Email hydeparkcatsadoptions@gmail.com. if you think you might be her person.

Topaz

Topaz is a gorgeous adult tortoiseshell who was found attempting to get into a building on the southeast side of Hyde Park. A doorman called one of our volunteers, who brought her inside. We believe she was dumped outside, as she had no chip or collar and is clearly friendly. Topaz had a recent bout with liver disease, which might have been caused by eating something toxic during her time outdoors, but she's feeling all better now. She's a lovely and friendly lady who enjoys company, toys, food, sleeping, and hanging out. And look at those mesmerizing green eyes!

Rudy

Rudy is a gorgeous cat with a lot of spunk. She's an independent lady -- the kind who will sit with you -- when SHE feels like it. Rudy is eleven. Her owner, who loves her very much, has just entered hospice care and we are actively seeking Rudy's next, and we hope last, home.  Please consider or share Rudy so we can put her owner's mind at rest.  Email hydeparkcatsadoptions@gmail.com to find out more.

Brian

Meet Brian. This long, lean teenage kitten was found near Washington Park. He's the brightest orange cat you've ever seen. Findermom says he's "super" lovable. He digs snuggling, being held, sleeping in bed with people, and is just generally happy to be indoors after his rough kittenhood on the street. Brian uses the litterbox like a champ.

He is a gentle, people-loving cat with a medium energy level, so we expect that he would do well in a home with children.  He's neutered, neg/neg, and super fun and interactive. He talks back when you say "Brrrrrrrrrian!" He's assertive and bossy with dogs, and he's a bro cat. He'd be in a cat frat if they existed. Email hydeparkcatsadoptions@gmail.com. 

Happy endings Gretchen and Javier

Javier, top, is doing well in his forever home with foreverdad Hiro. Found in a backyard in Pilsen, he's now happily ensconsed in a Hyde Park home with his new dog. Mazel tov and happy life, Javi!


Gretchen, who was found last winter out in the cold, has found her furrever home! Her forevermom, Charmain, wrote in that  "Gretchen is adjusting really well.  She runs and plays through the house now; and I'm quite amazed that she doesn't even hide when I have visitors.  When visitors come she just sits and glares up at them.  Gretchen is a joy to have around--we are a good match for each other." Mazel tov Charmain and Gretchen! Happy life!

Thanks to some recent donors -- our regulars, Mike H. and James M., to Norah O'D, who donated for Topaz' vet bill (more on this), and to Juliet H., who is taking care of some business in Kenwood! And thanks to Kimberly C., and Dawn D. -- happy national feral cat day to YOU!