Year in Review 2015 - Tree House Humane Society

TREE HOUSE
YEAR IN REVIEW
2015
S AVING LIV ES E V ERY DAY
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S LETTER
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NEW BUILDING
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HAPPY ENDINGS
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MEDICAL MIRACLES
10 COMMUNITY CATS PROGRAM
12 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
14 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
16 THANK YOU TO OUR MEMBERS
21 THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
30 CAT-ALOG
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Prince Owly and Renton find a home together and become fast friends! Tree House placed
more than 1,600 cats last year. Read about a few of our happy endings.
ON THE COVER: Dandy was rescued by our
Community Cats Team, and, while she was a
bit nervous, she was also incredibly friendly.
Dandy was malnourished and tested positive
for FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus), and
a Tree House staffer fostered her until there
was space in our FIV colony room. It was not
long before this sweet beauty was adopted
with her new friend and colony-mate, a cat
named Pepito. Both cats are doing wonderfully
in their new forever home.
Photo compliments of Nicole Marie.
nmariephoto.com
Contributors: Chelsea Alexander, Samatha
Alspaugh, Kristine Ankney, David de Funiak,
Sandra Derrig, Kathy Ellsworth, Ann Fleming,
Linn Henderson, Liz Houtz, Linda Kawliche,
Elizabeth Lopez, Ashley Lundgren, Sydney Maier,
Michelle Marcellus, Susanna McBride, Octeva
Obijaju, Jenny Schlueter, Leona Sepulveda
Less, Olga Steele, Jackie Such, Terri Trieman,
and Destry Winant. Editors: Kristine Ankney and
Jenny Schlueter. Graphic Design: Jowita Kostek.
Print/Production: Adam Hagg and Gary Coon
(Hagg Press).
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Saving the tiniest stray cats. Learn more about our Kitten on Deck Program along with
other Tree House programs which helped thousands of cats and the people who care
for them
LETTER
FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dear Friends of Tree House,
As we reflect on this past year, we are overwhelmed by the continued commitment of individuals such as you who support our lifesaving work.
We could not offer so many life-changing programs and services without your generous support, and we thank you for making Tree House’s
mission a reality.
2015 was another amazing year for Tree House and the many cats whose lives were saved. We continued to make progress toward our goal
of creating a no-kill Chicago as well as progress in the construction of our new, state-of-the-art facility. In the following pages, you’ll find
inspiring stories of survival, hope, and happy endings as well as highlights of our success along with sincere thanks to everyone who is a
part of that success.
In 2015, we again surpassed our annual adoption record by placing more than 1,500 cats in loving homes, many with special medical needs,
from our two Adoption Centers and our off-site pet store partners as well as through our programs. In addition, we relocated 149 feral cats
to new colonies, thanks in large part to the success of our Cats at Work Program.
Our BDVM Mac Lean Spay/Neuter Clinic performed nearly 4,000 free or low-cost spay/neuter surgeries in 2015, thus preventing the births
of countless more homeless cats and dogs, bringing our grand total to nearly 40,000 spays and neuters since our founding. Our weekly
Wellness Days also continued in 2015, serving the pets of low-income clients, local rescue groups, and foster parents from our Community
Cats Program. These outstanding results motivate us all to continue our lifesaving efforts and increase our impact; yet, we realize that we
could not achieve these milestones without the support of generous people like you.
Our Capital Campaign continues for the creation of our new Adoption Center and Veterinary Clinic at 7225 N. Western Avenue. With each step we
take in the process, we’re realizing the positive effect our new facility will have on the community. While the Cat Café seems to have garnered
the most attention from the media and general public, there are so many other benefits the new facility will provide, such as comfortable and
enriching shelter housing, enhanced medical and diagnostic equipment, an Education Center, a public Veterinary Clinic, and a beautiful public
space to attract more visitors to Tree House – ultimately helping to increase our adoptions and rescue even more cats.
Thanks in part to a rather mild Chicago winter, construction has been moving along quickly on our new building. The steel beams for the
frame were erected late in 2015, and the concrete has been poured for all of the floors. The utilities and ductwork are being installed as are
the framed partitions for the first and second floor exterior walls. It won’t be long before the building will be fully enclosed. We are currently
finalizing the interior design, furnishings, and finishes for all areas – creating a truly unique and cat-friendly space.
Now more than ever, we need your support to help us fund the final phases of the project and help our cats move into their dream home.
If you have not yet made your gift in support of our new facility, we are asking all of our supporters to give what they can. Plus, check out
our Real Tree House Cats of Chicago campaign including webisodes featuring some of our resident cats, and I encourage you to share this
Campaign with your friends, family, and colleagues. Please visit our Campaign website at: RealTreeHouseCats.org and #WatchCatsHappen
and #TreeHouseCats and help us achieve our goal! Please contact me if you have any questions about the new building.
Thank you again for your continued support of Tree House. I want to acknowledge the valuable contributions of our dedicated volunteers who
provide Tree House with an array of skills, expertise, and hands-on help at both of our locations. And as always, I want to thank our donors
on behalf of the staff, volunteers, and the Board of Directors of Tree House. We hope you take pride in knowing that you play a crucial role in
helping us save cats’ lives.
Sincerely,
David de Funiak
Executive Director
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COMING 2016!
TREE HOUSE’S NEW ADOPTION CENTER AND VETERINARY CLINIC
In June, 2015, we broke ground on our new, state-of-the-art Adoption Center and Veterinary Clinic which will be located in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood.
Since then, it’s been an exciting time as we’ve made a great deal of progress on our new facility. And our cats look forward to making the move into their
dream home in 2016! This has all been possible thanks to the ongoing support of individuals like you.
STREAMLINED FOR FELINES
With more natural daylight, a residential
feel, and Chicago’s first Cat Café, the new
building’s design fulfills every cat’s fantasy.
CARE FOR EVERYONE
A full-service public veterinary clinic will
help us provide quality care for pets who
otherwise wouldn’t get that chance.
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FREE TO ROAM
With increased space and diverse cat
suites, the Real Tree House Cats will be
less stressed and have plenty of opportunity
to socialize.
YOUR GIFT HELPS MAKE IT HAPPEN
We are in the final phases of completing our new building and look
forward to moving in this summer. But the cats need your help to get
their dream home.
Make your gift today and be a part of creating a facility that will help
us save even more lives and create a compassionate community.
Send your gift in the attached envelope to: Tree House New Building,
1212 W. Carmen Ave., Chicago IL 60640. Plus, visit our website
a t RealTreeHouseCa ts.org and check out the Real Tree House
Cats of Chicago webisodes (new webisode every week) as well as
#WatchCatsHappen on twitter for bonus content.
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RENTON
PRINCE
OWLY
HAPPY ENDINGS
RECORD-BREAKING ADOPTIONS IN 2015!
TRAUMATIC INJURIES TO TRIUMPHANT RECOVERIES
TO A HOME TOGETHER - RENTON AND OWLY
Some of you may recall Renton, who was one of our special-needs
sponsor cats, and Prince Owly, one of last year’s Medical Miracle
cats. They are two of the most loving cats we’ve saved, both of
whom suffered traumatic and life-threatening injuries. Thankfully,
they each were found by Good Samaritans who brought them to Tree
House for care. Their respective journeys are triumphs of survival
and heartwarming reminders of the value of every life we save as
well as the joy of finding new friends.
Renton came to Tree House in the Spring of 2013, badly injured with
exposed muscle and large puncture wounds on his face which were
consistent with dog bites. He also had a cloudy eye, torn lip, and fractured
teeth. In addition to these severe injuries, this poor guy suffered from
cysts, roundworms, fleas, and ear mites. During his treatment, we
also discovered that Renton was FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus)
positive. Thankfully after months of intensive care, his wounds healed,
but his injuries left him with permanent facial paralysis.
Renton was placed in Tree House’s FIV colony to wait for his forever
home. While the paralysis in his face left him incapable of expressing
the range of emotion he would like to share, it was evident that Renton
beamed with love and devotion for his human caregivers. His gentle
nature began to shine through as did his adventurous side. He adored
playing quiet, interactive games, such as stealthily hiding under linens,
and he loved a good nap in cuddly blankets.
It was in 2015 that Prince Owly arrived at Tree House in critical
condition. He had been found in horrible shape; he was filthy and
covered in his own feces which had caused lesions on his hind legs.
He had mouth ulcers, most likely from a severe upper respiratory
infection (URI) that went untreated, and was suffering from severe
intestinal issues. But most concerning was the condition of his colon
and anal area. Prince’s rectum was ulcerated, seriously torn, and
bleeding, and the bottom section was missing. It is unclear exactly
what caused his injury, but it was evident that his condition was
life-threatening.
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He was also malnourished and struggled with nausea, loss of appetite,
dehydration, diarrhea, and blood and discharge from his nose. Owly
remained in critical condition for weeks, and we did not know if he
would survive. After four long months, it was a triumphant day when
we realized that little Owly had regrown his rectal tissue. He made a
remarkable recovery and began to roam the first floor of our Headquarters
with infectious joy and an incredibly sweet nature. The mystery of this
gentle cat’s situation continued as we further discovered that he is
likely a Turkish Van, a somewhat rare breed of cat.
Having lived through unthinkable circumstances, both boys were now
waiting for the loving home they so deserved. Last year, Leigh and
Nora Baumgart came to visit and, to our excitement, decided to give
the boys a home together. While both cats had survived critical injuries
and resided together at Tree House, they had never met (Owly was on
the first floor of our Headquarters while Renton was on the third floor
in our FIV colony). It was in finding their forever home that they were
brought together and, to our joy, became fast friends. Leigh and Nora
commented, “The cats are doing so great and getting along really well!
Renton is a great big brother to Owly. He tries to teach him manners,
and Owly has taught Renton how to play hide and seek as they chase
each other through the house (daily). Recently, I caught Owly cleaning
the top of Renton’s head for the first time! We really love them and
are so happy to have Renton and Owly in our lives!” Saving cats with
life-threatening injuries is truly gratifying, and helping them find a
forever home is an even greater reward.
COMING FULL CIRCLE - DRAGONHEART’S JOURNEY BACK HOME
Dragonheart was first admitted in early 2014 as a friendly stray.
We provided much-needed attention to Dragonheart’s matted coat
and broken teeth, but we also discovered an old leg injury which
had caused him to develop arthritis. It soon became clear to us that
Dragonheart would need a guardian who would provide him with
the ongoing treatment and TLC he needed and deserved.
Dra gonheart joined one of our colon y rooms a t Tree House
Headquarters, but the presence of so many unfamiliar cats and
humans led to a very stressed out and easily overstimulated boy.
We moved him from room to room in search of the right fit, but he
remained distressed. We then transferred him to our Bucktown Branch,
where there is less commotion and fewer cats, in hopes of alleviating
his stress level. Over time, he settled a bit but continued to long for
solitude. It was difficult to find an adopter who was willing or able to
devote the necessary time and effort to his treatment and socialization.
This past year, Sue Braun came for a visit. Sue thoughtfully took
time to meet every one of Tree House’s resident cats, but Pete
captured her attention. She was “charmed by his gentle and
somehow seemingly forgiving soul.”
The end of 2015 brought a surprise visitor for Dragonheart - his
former foster mom, Terri Van Valkinburgh. She had learned that the
cat she had known as a loving lap sitter when she had fostered him
was having a hard time. It did not take long for Terri to decide that
she wanted to take Dragonheart home again...this time for good!
It has been heartwarming to learn how well Pete is doing in his
new home, and Sue’s love is evident, “Pete is wonderful!” A friend
of Sue’s has a six-year-old child who calls him “King Pete” and
makes crowns and capes for him which he doesn’t mind wearing.
“He is a love, and even my guests who visit rave about him. I am
so lucky to have him! I hope [his story] encourages other people to
adopt an older cat. They have so much love and pleasure to give.”
We wish Sue and King Pete many happy years together.
Things have a mysterious way of working out sometimes, and
Dragonheart has returned to a caregiver who understands and loves
him. He even has a kitty housemate whom he has been warming
up to. “He’s wonderful, so sweet and rambunctious.”
We couldn’t be happier to see a cat with so much potential find a
home with someone who knows and loves him just the way he is,
and we wish them all much joy.
PETE
A THREE-PEAT - PETE’S THIRD ADOPTION IS FINALLY A CHARM
Pete first came to Tree House in 2009 after he was abandoned
on the doorstep of a Tree House friend and supporter. This
caring woman was immediately taken by his sweet and docile
demeanor and his love of human affection. Understandably,
Pete had a hard time adjusting to shelter life at Tree House
and struggled with a loss of appetite throughout his stay. Upon
examination, we diagnosed Pete with a heart murmur as well as
IBD (inflammatory bowel disease). He also battled with bouts of
diarrhea. Fortunately, with a special diet regimen, Pete’s health
began to improve, yet still it was clear he would do much better
in a stable home environment.
A true love, Pete was a popular participant in our Animal-Assisted
Therapy Program, bringing the joy of his sweet face to all who met
him. We were thrilled when Pete was adopted in 2010; however,
he was returned about a year later after being diagnosed with
diabetes which became too much of a financial burden for his
guardian. Additionally, Pete had developed skin allergies and
battled intermittent skin lesions on his face and body which we
were able to help alleviate with attention and care. We were so
happy when he was adopted a second time in 2012 only to be
disappointed when he was returned again a year later through
no fault of his own.
Pete’s health struggles continued, but we didn’t give up, and he
began to improve. His diabetes even went into remission, yet his
age and ongoing issues caused him to be overlooked for several
years. We knew he just needed a loving home to truly thrive.
NINE LONG YEARS - DIJON IS FINALLY HOME
Dijon spent nine long years at Tree House waiting for his forever
home. We “inherited” Dijon when we took over the care of the
cats from the now defunct rescue group that occupied what
is now our Bucktown Branch Adoption Center. When we first
DRAGONHEART
DIJON
encountered Dijon, he was nervous and slow to trust people,
but he became very close to one special boy, a cat named Jean
Luc. The pair were inseparable for many years, sleeping together
and comforting one another. Witnessing their special bond was
always a treat for visitors!
S a d l y, J e a n L u c p a s s e d a w a y i n 2 0 1 4 , a n d D i j o n w a s
understandably lost. Hungry for affection, Dijon’s curiosity for
human comfort began to increase. While he remained cautious,
Dijon slowly and steadily came out of his shell. Additionally,
being so fond of the company of other cats, Dijon quickly
welcomed new cat companions to share his favorite basket,
proving what a good host he could be in the FIV colony room at
our Bucktown Branch.
Then, last April, Benjamin Carls visited Tree House in search of
a new friend and a companion for his beloved cat, Tree House
alum, Gentleman Kitty. Benjamin spent time getting to know all of
the amazing cats at our Bucktown Branch, but Dijon’s newfound
courage and curiosity stood out. Benjamin knew that Dijon was
the right mix of cuddly and laid-back to bond with Kitty. Shortly
after Dijon arrived in his new home, Benjamin reported that
the two cats were getting along very well. Dijon has adjusted
wonderfully into his new home and enjoys the company of his
new best friend along with his new human. This is one happy
ending that was worth the wait!
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DR. HANNA KA
MEDICAL MIRACLES
IN SEVERE PAIN: HER LEG BROKEN, BONE EXPOSED,
DR. HANNA KA NEEDED EMERGENCY CARE
Last year, just before Hanukkah, a beautiful gray cat was abandoned
at Tree House Headquarters with a traumatic leg injury. She was
only a few months old and in severe pain. Her hind leg was broken,
and the bone was exposed. She also had deep muscle wounds in
both of her hind legs. We don’t know what had happened to this
adorable kitten, but she needed our help.
We transferred her to an emergency veterinary clinic that initially
recommended amputation. But we wanted to give her the best
chance that we could to heal and have a full life; therefore, we
took a more conservative approach and had her leg set and wounds
treated. She then returned to Tree House for recovery. Aptly named
Dr. Hanna Ka, she made it clear that she was one tenacious girl and
was not going to give up. To our excitement, within only a couple
of days, she began attempting to walk on her hind leg!
Over the next couple of weeks, she made incredible progress. Hanna’s
wound continued to heal, and she began walking in her cage with
no signs of pain. She was soon well enough to begin roaming the
first floor of Tree House Headquarters. She remained timid, which
is understandable given the trauma she had experienced, but when
allowed to approach people on her own terms, her affectionate
side blossomed. Hanna was a very curious girl and was not bashful
about jumping up into an unsuspecting lap to check out the variety
of interesting items on the desktops in our offices.
While she has a slight limp, it does not slow her down, and Hanna
is a very active girl. She made fast friends with another specialneeds cat, a kitten named Sarafina, who suffers from cerebellar
hypoplasia. The two girls loved playtime and became tightly bonded.
Tree House clinic staffer, Elizabeth Lopez, fostered Sarafina,
but shortly after this special kitten was admitted to Tree House,
Elizabeth could not stop thinking about her and decided to give her
a forever home. Elizabeth had also become very attached to Hanna
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after helping care for her and was taken by Hanna and Sarafina’s
special bond. She knew she did not want to separate the girls and
decided to take the pair home together.
Hanna, now known as Pepper Potts, and Sarafina’s existing bond
allowed for an easy transition into their new home, and the girls
now spend most of their days running and playfully tumbling with
each other. They’ve met their new siblings which include three
dogs who have been intrigued by the kittens. Elizabeth shared,
“When meeting the canines of the house, Hanna was initially timid,
but it only took a few minutes before she was stretching out only
a couple of feet away from the pups.” The kittens have also met
Elizabeth’s other two adult cats, and the crew has been doing very
well together. “Hanna is instantly friendly and affectionate with all
the humans she meets, and by far, her favorite activity is hunting
the feather toy and dragging her prey triumphantly away.” We are
so glad that both Sarafina and Hanna found a loving home together.
LOST BY THE EL, HIS LEGS ABNORMALLY BOWED,
SEÑOR CONTRERAS WAS STRUGGLING
Señor Contreras is a sweet cat who was found lost and alone at
a Chicago El train station, the Red Line’s Loyola stop. Thankfully, a
Good Samaritan noticed him and stopped to help. This sweet black
cat seemed to be in trouble, and she noticed an abnormality in his
legs. His front legs bowed outward while his hind legs bowed inward.
He was very friendly, and she brought him to Tree House for care.
Señor was in serious condition when he arrived. He was suffering
from a severe URI (upper respiratory infection) and was unable to
bend both of his elbows and had pain in his legs when touched.
Additionally, he was missing many of his teeth, and most of
those which remained were decaying. We diagnosed Señor with
degenerative joint disease and arthritis. His case was so severe
that his legs were now malformed, and he struggled with joint pain
and significantly reduced mobility. It is heartbreaking to imagine
him struggling alone outside.
We became concerned as Señor’s health continued to decline. He
developed a dangerously high fever, oral ulcers, and increased nasal
discharge. Yet, even through all that he was experiencing, this little
guy had a generous and sweet demeanor. We cared for Señor at our
resident clinic to nurse him back to health. He received injections
for his arthritis, and we provided him with added comfort to ease
his pain. After a couple of months of care, Señor was well enough
to begin roaming the first floor of our Headquarters and quickly
captured the hearts of everyone he met. His cuteness was only
increased by his “lazy” tongue (thanks in part to his missing teeth)
which made him look like he was constantly “blowing raspberries”.
It wasn’t long before Señor captured the attention of Emma Jo
Schumacher and Mike Danovich, who visited Tree House in search
of a new friend. They knew they had to give Señor the forever home
he deserved. “King Richard Toothless III (as he is now named), or
R2 as we fondly call him, is doing so well in our home! His big
sister Giselle [their other guardian cat] has really been showing
him what it’s like to be a pampered kitty. We recently started him
on a bone broth supplement that has not only helped his chronic
sniffles but really seems to have improved his mobility. He climbs
up on anything he can reach with his creaky little legs!” Emma Jo
gushed, “Best of all, he is the biggest cuddle bug in the world. Most
nights he sleeps under the covers next to me. He loves to meet new
SEÑOR CONTRERAS
This friendly cat was in grave condition with deep, penetrating
bite wounds which were seriously infected, covering much of his
face. He also had lesions on his legs, was battling a severe URI
(upper respiratory infection), had serious dental decay, loose teeth,
and a mass on his tongue which we removed. Mike also tested
positive for FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus). We placed him
in one of our isolation units for intensive care. The combination
of a traumatic injur y, an infection, and a URI in a cat whose
immune system is already compromised by FIV, put Mike in a
life-threatening situation. He struggled with high fevers, loss of
appetite, and lethargy. We were very concerned for this sweet
cat’s long-term health.
Mike’s recovery was a slow and difficult road. For two long months,
Mike’s health was precarious as we continued to monitor his
progress. Finally, his wounds began to heal, his fever subsided,
his teeth and gums healed, and his appetite returned. Mike was
going to make it!
Mike was eventually well enough to be placed in our FIV colony
where he began to thrive. The joyful cat inside emerged, and it did
not take long before he caught the eye of an adoring fan. Krys C.
adopted Mike B., whom she fondly refers to as Mikey, just before
Christmas last year.
MIKE B.
HANK AND IHASA
people and will immediately snuggle up next to them. We couldn’t
have found a more perfect little angel, and we are so grateful
to the Tree House team for taking such good care of him.”
Señor even has a fan club online and has his own instragram
p a g e – c h e c k i t o u t a t @ k i n g r i c h a r d t o o t h l e s s 3 . We a r e s o
grateful that he found a forever home where he receives the
comfort, care, and love he truly deser ves.
SERIOUS FACIAL WOUNDS AND SEVERE ILLNESS MIKE B.’S DIFFICULT ROAD TO RECOVERY
Mike B. was a stray cat who was suffering from serious
facial wounds (obviously bite wounds) when he was rescued
by the Tree House Community Cats Team. We took him to our
Bucktown Clinic for emergency care before transferring him
to our resident clinic at Tree House Headquarters for ongoing
intensive care.
And Mike soon had a new best friend when Krys adopted another
FIV+ Tree House cat named Diamond Jim, whom she now calls
Chuck. It took a while for the boys to warm up to one another;
however, Krys shared that they are now cuddling together. “Now
that both kitties are on the same diet, they have no problem
eating with each other. They now get along just fine, and I even
caught them grooming each other recently! They both sleep in
bed with me and play together. I’m surprised they advanced so
quickly, and I couldn’t be happier! Thanks so much to Tree House
for all of the assistance!” What a wonderful happy ending for
two very special cats.
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COMMUNITY CATS
TREE HOUSE’S COMMUNITY CATS PROGRAM is the only program
of its kind in Chicago and one of the most innovative in the country,
combining targeted TNR (trap-neuter-return) with grassroots
community outreach to directly reduce the number of cats on the
streets. In addition to helping cats through TNR, a vital component
of our program involves educating people to care for cats in their
community, bringing us closer to a no-kill Chicago. Our program also
offers a humane trap lending bank, low-cost winter shelters (free
to low-income caretakers), access to our Pet Food Pantry (which
provides free food to individuals facing economic challenges as
well as colony managers who may have ten or more cats under
their care), “Helping Community Cats” workshops, community cat
counseling hotlines, and need-based trapping assistance. Far more
than simply spaying and neutering cats, this is a comprehensive
program designed to work toward the goal of providing a quality
of life for feral cats as well as reducing the number of stray cats
in our neighborhoods.
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In 2015, we added 50 new foster families, bringing our total to
212. We also continued to expand our relationships with our pet
store adoption partners. We are proud to partner with PetSmart
(Roscoe Village and Northbrook) and Petco (Roscoe Village, Rogers
Park, and Ashland), who hosted many adoption events and donated
much-needed pet food to our Pet Food Pantry. We are grateful for
the support, and these partnerships helped Tree House adopt an
additional 144 cats last year.
We are also encouraged by the growth in sponsored colonies. We
currently sponsor 609 registered feral cat colony caretakers who
actively practice TNR and voluntarily care for nearly 3,500 community
cats (in compliance with the 2007 Cook County Managed Care of
Feral Cats ordinance). The Community Cats Program has not only
enabled us to save thousands of cats and kittens from the streets
and prevent the birth of countless more, it has helped us more
than triple our average annual adoption rate over the last decade.
TNR TARGET TRAPPING PROJECT MILESTONE – MORE THAN 3,500 FREE ROAMING CATS SPAYED/NEUTERED
2015 marked a milestone for Tree House. On June 30th, our
Community Cats Program completed a two-year TNR (trap-neuterreturn) Targeted Trapping Project thanks to a grant renewal
from PetSmart Charities. The funding supported providing 2,000
spay/neuter packages (including sterilization, vaccination, and
parasite treatment) for free-roaming cats at our Bucktown Clinic.
This successful project has been ongoing since 2011 when Tree
House received our first TNR Targeted Trapping Project grant from
PetSmart Charities to provide 1,500 spay/neuter packages for
free-roaming cats in a 15-month time frame. An exciting aspect of
this grant renewal allowed us to expand our target area from our
original focus of Logan Square and Humboldt Park to include the
underserved Chicago neighborhoods of Garfield Park, Austin, West
Town, North Lawndale, and Little Village (target zip codes 60651,
60647, 60623, and 60624).
This trapping project has had a significant impact in communities with
the greatest need, neighborhoods such as Lawndale/Little Village,
which had one of the highest number of cat relinquishments and stray
nuisance calls in Chicago as reported by Chicago Animal Care and
Control (CACC). Additionally, roughly 40% of the residents in these
areas live below the poverty line. With the growth of this project,
Tree House now has 181 volunteer cat colony caretakers and more
than 1,200 cats in managed colonies in our target neighborhoods.
By serving communities which truly have the most need and the
least support, we have been able to achieve substantial progress
in reducing the number of stray cats and euthanized animals and
progress in realizing our goal of creating a no-kill Chicago and nation.
PetSmart Charities is currently in the process of reorganizing
their grant-giving efforts, and therefore we are unable to apply
for further support at this time. Yet, we continue to further our
TNR efforts and focus in much of the same target area thanks
to generous grant funding from the Bernice Barbour Foundation,
Inc., and the BISSELL Pet Foundation as well as a grant from the
Elinor Patterson Baker Foundation, which we received through a
partnership with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)
Pets for Life (PLF) program.
TREE HOUSE BDVM SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC – WORLD SPAY DAY
In Februar y, 2015, thanks to support from the Cook County Rebate Program, which offers rebates for
sterilization and rabies vaccination services, we celebrated National Spay/Neuter Month and World Spay
Day by offering free and deeply discounted spay/neuter packages to low-income guardians as well as
colony caretakers. Despite the cold, snowy weather, Tree House performed 49 surgeries during World Spay
Day and 285 surgeries in the month of February!
The majority of the cats treated at our clinic are free-roaming cats brought in through our Community Cats
Program. Community cats live in every neighborhood of the city as well as in the suburbs and rural areas.
Our Community Cats Team works throughout Chicagoland with a special focus on underserved neighborhoods
on Chicago’s west side. We humanely TNR (trap-neuter-return) free-roaming cats and bring them to our
clinic for sterilization, vaccination, parasite treatment, and microchipping, and we educate feral cat colony
caretakers how to best care for them. TNR is widely considered to be the most effective and humane way
to reduce free-roaming cat populations. While many of the cats involved in our program were born outside
and are feral (unsocialized to people), some are abandoned pets who can be re-socialized to humans in a
relatively short period of time. Others are small kittens who quickly become friendly. In addition to helping
solve the issue of overpopulation, our Community Cats Program allows us to rescue friendly cats and help
them find the forever homes they deserve instead of living a life on the streets.
THE BELMONT CENTRAL HOARDING CATS – UPDATE!
Last summer, some of you may have seen or read stories of a
home located in Chicago’s Belmont Central neighborhood in
which more than 100 cats, most of them black, were living in
unbelievably inhumane conditions. The homeowner had been
evicted but was returning to feed the cats. In late July, right
in the middle of “kitten season,” Tree House received a phone
call from Chicago Animal Care & Control (CACC) regarding this
situation. The cats were living in squalor in a bungalow going
through foreclosure. The condition of the home and the situation
these cats were in was the worst we’ve seen; the house was
littered with boxes and items piled everywhere, and there were
no litter boxes inside the home, which had become piled with
nearly a foot of feces in places.
Tree House acted quickly as a court order had deemed the house
unsafe and uninhabitable and forced it to be boarded up. We
were concerned about the cats’ well-being and wanted to make
sure we rescued all of the cats, worried they might be trapped in
the home. Together with CACC, we were able to rescue all of the
cats and placed as many as we could. Due to the overwhelming
number of cats rescued in a short period of time, Tree House
lacked adequate boarding space. We created three off-site, triage
centers, and with the help of an amazing group of volunteers,
we were able to provide the care and comfort the cats needed
until we could find adequate placement for them all.
We are thrilled to share that in early January of 2016, we placed
all but two kittens we had rescued in a forever home - 77 cats
in total. Many of the cats were feral or semi-feral, so we sought
safe and comfortable colonies for these cats to live out their
lives. We are grateful to the many individuals who stepped up
to help these cats in need and were able to secure heated barns
and sanctuaries for them all. Eight cats were even relocated to
a beautiful sanctuary in Wyoming thanks to a generous animal
lover! We were also overwhelmed with the incredible generosity
of so many people who donated to help with the care and rescue
of these cats with food, litter, carriers, and supplies. We received
more than $34,000 in donations and donated items for the black
cats of Belmont Central.
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COMMUNITY CATS – SAVING CATS
FROM A LIFE ON THE STREETS
PROGRAMS
Tree House is so much more than a shelter: our many unique programs
and services truly distinguish us in the animal welfare field. Following
are 2015 program highlights and accomplishments:
SOCIALIZATION PROGRAM
Tree House admits kittens and cats who have been living outdoors and
surviving through all types of challenging situations, many of whom
have never had the chance to learn to trust humans or to know how
easy the life of an indoor cat can be. As soon as cats enter our shelter,
our staff begins the process of socializing these frightened animals by
providing them with extra time and a lot of gentle care. Sometimes we
place cats directly into foster homes to receive one-on-one attention in
a quiet home environment. Others are placed on our adoption floor to
begin acclimating to shelter life more quickly. Our clinic and adoption
staff maintains a list of cats and kittens who need a little extra love
and attention. The Tree House socialization team utilizes treats, play
therapy, and lots of love to assist cats who are frightened and/or timid.
It is thanks to the help of our amazing volunteers and foster parents
that we are able to help even more cats come out of their shells and
meet their future families!
BEHAVIOR COUNSELING
We continue to expand our programs, adding new counselors and
implementing training from the Humane Society of the United States,
to enable us to most effectively communicate information and address
common behavioral issues such as litter box problems, introducing cats
to new homes, pets, or children, and inter-cat tension. We offer behavior
counseling seven days a week, handling calls from all over the U.S.
Our goal is to help cats stay in their homes and avoid relinquishments
due to behavioral issues, most of which are resolvable. In 2015, we
performed approximately 2,000 consultations. Another helpful resource
is our Cat Care Guide - Everything You’ve Always Wanted to Know
About Cats, available on our website. If you have a behavior question
or want to order a hard copy of our Guide, contact (773) 784-5488
ext. 0 or email Behavior@TreeHouseAnimals.org.
COMMUNITY CATS PROGRAM
The Tree House Community Cats Program is the most comprehensive
program of its kind in Chicago and one of the most innovative in the
country, combining targeted TNR (trap-neuter-return) with grassroots
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community outreach to directly reduce the number of cats on the
streets. A vital component of Community Cats involves educating
people to care for cats in their community and to help others through
TNR, bringing us closer to a no-kill Chicago. Community Cats offers a
humane trap-lending bank, low-cost winter shelters (free to low-income
caretakers), access to our Pet Food Pantry, “Helping Community Cats”
workshops, voicemail and email counseling hotlines, and need-based
trapping assistance.
Key accomplishments in 2015 include:
• Over 1,500 feral cats TNRed
• 149 feral cats relocated through our Cats at Work Program,
providing “green” rodent control
• Over 500 insulated winter shelters built and distributed
• 451 friendly cats and kittens rescued from the streets
• 317 cats admitted to one of our adoption centers
• 66 cats placed in forever homes through off-site adoption
• 24 kittens adopted through our partnership with the
Anti-Cruelty Society
• 33 community cats placed for adoption at our Petco and
PetSmart partner stores
• 4 hoarding projects managed with a total of 245 cats rescued
In late July, Tree House received a call from Chicago Animal
Care & Control (CACC) regarding a hoarding case in Chicago’s
Belmont Central neighborhood. More than one hundred cats
were living in horrifying, squalid conditions in a home that was
in foreclosure. Tree House stepped in to act quickly on behalf of
the cats, many of whom were in poor shape and very frightened
of humans. Together with CACC, Tree House trapped all of the
cats, establishing a temporary triage while we vetted, spayed/
neutered, and found placement for the cats. Many of the cats
were feral or semi-feral, and we worked to secure heated barns
and sanctuaries with compassionate caregivers. Eight cats were
even relocated to a beautiful sanctuary in Wyoming, thanks to
the generosity of one caring individual! For information about
Community Cats, contact (773) 784-5488 ext. 234 or email TNR@
TreeHouseAnimals.org.
CACC TRANSFER PROGRAM
Our partnership with Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC) is
redefining our role in local animal rescue. Over the past year, we
continued to partner with more foster parents, volunteers, and
rescue groups, helping us save more cats than ever! In 2015, we
transferred 1,314 cats and 2 dogs out of CACC. Of those, 408
went to one of our rescue partner groups, 531 were adopted from
Tree House, 183 were adopted from their foster homes via our
“Rescue and Adoption Ambassadors”, 29 were adopted through Tree
House’s foster-to-adopt program, 75 were relocated to managed
cat colonies, and 90 are still in care and waiting for their forever
homes. There are a variety of ways to help us rescue CACC cats.
For more information, contact (773) 784-5488 ext. 0 or email
Transfers@TreeHouseAnimals.org.
ADOPTION PARTNERS PROGRAM
Tree House is proud to partner with several Chicagoland pet stores.
This program enables us to bring rescued cats to local pet stores to
be adopted. Tree House is proud to partner with PetSmart (Roscoe
Village and Northbrook) and Petco (Roscoe Village, Rogers Park,
and Ashland). Stop by one of our adoption partner stores to find
your new friend.
KITTEN ON DECK PROGRAM
In 2014, Tree House launched this new program to save neonatal
orphans from needless euthanasia. A sad reality of kitten season is
that Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC) typically euthanizes
bottle-baby kittens the same evening that they arrive because
they do not have available staff to feed these orphans overnight
or the resources to keep these kittens alive. The Kitten on Deck
Program helps save orphaned bottle-baby kittens and end their
needless euthanasia by transferring at-risk, unweaned kittens
who arrive at CACC without their mothers out of CACC. Some
are fostered by Tree House volunteers and admitted to one of
our adoption centers while others go to our Transfer Partners (a
network of approved rescue groups and shelters). In 2015, Tree
House rescued 340 bottle and “mush” babies from CACC. For more
information, contact (773) 784-5488 ext. 0 or email Transfers@
TreeHouseAnimals.org.
FOSTER PROGRAM
We are so thankful for the caring foster volunteers who open their
homes to our cats and kittens. Because of them, we are able to
save more lives every year. Our foster homes provide the comfort,
care, and time these cats need to grow and heal before coming to
Tree House or in some cases going directly to their new permanent
home. In 2015, approximately 1,000 cats passed through more
than 200 volunteer foster homes. However, we are always in need
of more foster parents. For more information, contact Ollie at
(773) 784-5488 ext. 228 or email Ollie@TreeHouseAnimals.org.
HUMANE EDUCATION & JUNIOR VOLUNTEERS
With a focus on enhancing awareness, encouraging responsibility, and
inspiring compassion, our Humane Education and Junior Volunteer
Programs empower individuals to take action to address issues such as
companion animal homelessness, overpopulation, neglect, and cruelty.
In 2015, we impacted 2,469 individuals (including many students via
our participation at Chicago Public Schools). That’s more than double
the number of individuals we reached the previous year. This is due
in part to the success of the CARE Program, a five-week, humane
education program that focuses on inspiring and empowering Chicago’s
youth to approach animal and community welfare problems with CARE
(compassion, awareness, responsibility, and empathy).
connections. For more information about either program, contact Leona
at (773) 784-5488 ext. 301 or email Leona@TreeHouseAnimals.org.
ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY (AAT) PROGRAM
Our Animal-Assisted Therapy program has served Chicagoland
for 43 years. This unique program brings the joy of animals to
individuals living in nursing homes, senior assisted-living centers,
women’s shelters, and other locations by taking our adoptable
cats to these locations for visits. In 2015, nearly 20 volunteers
regularly visited 14 different Chicago facilities and more than
1,000 residents, allowing natural, social interactions to take
place between the volunteers, cats, and residents. Our continued
partnership with local nonprofit 1FUR1 has helped our growth!
1FUR1 assists in acquiring new locations and helping manage
communications with coordinators of newly added facilities. If you
know a facility that could benefit from the healing power of the
human-animal bond or would like to volunteer, contact Chelsea at
(773) 784-5488 ext. 0 or email Chelsea@TreeHouseAnimals.org.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Tree House was a trailblazer in grief support for pet loss in
Chicago and has been offering support since 2004. We are deeply
aware of the despair one feels at the loss of a beloved companion
animal. As this is a very singular experience for a pet guardian, it
is one that is deeply understood by those who have also lived it.
Giving this experience a voice and a community can provide some
measure of relief. The very distinctive tenderness of the human/
animal bond deserves recognition so that healing can take place.
In 2015, 81 individuals utilized our grief support services. Our
monthly sessions are facilitated by therapist Terri Treiman, LCSW,
who is a long-time Tree House volunteer and pet guardian. Grief
Groups are generally held 10:30 a.m. the first Saturday of each
month at Tree House Headquarters. This group is not exclusive to
Tree House adopters, and anyone experiencing a loss is welcome.
To learn more, contact Terri at (773) 784-5488 ext. 227 or email
GriefSupport@TreeHouseAnimals.org.
PET FOOD PANTRY
Our Pet Food Pantry is a critical program that provides cat and
dog food, cat litter, pet toys, and other supplies free of charge
to individuals facing financial difficulties to help them care for
their pets as well as prevent people in need from being forced
to relinquish their companion animals. Additionally, our Pantry
supports our registered colony caretakers by providing food for
the feral cats under their care (many of whom care for ten or
more cats). In 2015, Tree House distributed approximately 300
pounds of cat and dog food and 75 pounds of litter a week to
our clients. Our Pantry regularly serves 120 clients each month.
Additionally, clients in need receive countless toys, leashes, litter
boxes, and treats to help them with the comfort and care of their
pets. This program relies heavily on donations from our supporters
who drop off supplies at either of our locations or send us gifts
from our Amazon Wishlist. If you would like to make a donation
or have any questions, contact (773) 784-5488 ext. 0 or email
Info@TreeHouseAnimals.org.
OUR VOLUNTEERS
We can’t thank our volunteers enough for their hard work and
unending support of Tree House. It is because of all of our volunteers
that we are able to do the work we do. In 2015, we had 526 active
volunteers who donated approximately 24,000 hours of their time
to help our cause. To learn more, contact (773) 784-5488 ext. 228
or email Volunteer@TreeHouseAnimals.org.
Entering its twentieth year, our Junior Volunteer Program provides
youth, ages 11 to 15, with hands-on opportunities within the shelter
to learn more about cats and their care as well as to make humane
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2015 BLACK CAT BALL
EVENTS
2015 was another phenomenal year for events at Tree House. With
more visibility year after year, we are able to spread the word about
our lifesaving programs and rescue more cats! Additionally, a number
of individuals supported Tree House including individual fundraisers,
organizations, and sponsors.
FUNDRAISING EVENTS AND PERSONAL FUNDRAISERS
Our unique and engaging events put the “fun” in fundraising. With
a great blend of annual favorites and new opportunities, there was
something for everyone in 2015. Additionally, we are so grateful to the
many individuals and organizations who supported Tree House and
helped raise money through their personal fundraising efforts as well
as events. The numbers speak for themselves – we raised more than
$188,000, which goes a long way toward helping the cats in our care.
Our annual Fat Cat Tuesday, Mardi Gras benefit, was anything but
ordinary. Featuring a veggie buffet with Cajun classics, a “Show Us Your
Kitties” contest, and more, this event helped individuals beat Chicago’s
February freeze. Our deepest gratitude to Trader Todd’s, who donated
all of the food, drinks, and event space for this event, allowing 100% of
ticket proceeds to go right to the kitties.
Spring means one thing at Tree House - kittens! Our 6th Annual Kitten
Shower, generously hosted by Chicago Party Animals and sponsored by
Fetch Pet Care, was a rousing success, raising more than $3,700 for
our tiniest residents. Guests cuddled with adoptable kittens, snapped
portraits in our photo booth, and played games. A warm thank you to Josie
Villasenor, Chicago Party Animals, Fetch Pet Care, and Guthries Tavern.
NEW BUILDING – GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY
In June, we officially broke ground on Tree House’s new Adoption
Center and Veterinary Clinic in Rogers Park with a celebratory ceremony
attended by community leaders including Illinois State Representative
Sara Feigenholtz and Chicago’s 50th Ward Alderman Debra Silverstein
along with Tree House founders and friends. The energy was electric
as we put the first shovels into the ground! We can’t wait to celebrate
our much-anticipated Grand Opening this summer. Thank you to Justin
Almosch and friends for their lovely music and to Grounds and Hounds
for providing fresh brewed coffee for our guests.
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PHOTO COMPLIMENTS OF SPRUNG PHOTOGRAPHY
We kicked off the summer with a hot cocktail party in a cool loft
venue. Thanks to our generous host Josie Villasenor of Chicago Party
Animals event venue, guests of our first-ever Pop Up for Purrs event
supported the cats while sipping cocktails, enjoying live music, and
taking a chance on our pick-a-prize raffle. Thank you to Realtors to
the Rescue and Ooey Gooey Pet Products for sponsoring the event
space. A round of applause to Jill Houk of Amazing Edibles, Blair from
Carothers Catering, All Natural Chicago, Punk Rock House Wife Catering,
and Guthries Tavern for keeping our guests well-fed and hydrated.
Our 10th Annual Stray Cat Strut was a hit! Congratulations and
many thanks to Team Agogo, who raised $2,595, and top individual
fundraiser Ron Walker, who raised $2,155, in support of our work.
Gratitude goes to event sponsors, Trader Todd’s, Old Chicago Inn,
Boehringer Ingelheim, Merrick, and Castor & Pollux.
We got out our leis and flip flops for an end-of-summer bash at our
favorite beer garden at Trader Todd’s. Guests enjoyed a veggie buffet
and libations while taking in the great summer weather near the fullsized sailboat on the back patio. The event raised more than $1,800 in
support of our efforts to rescue and place close to 80 cats who were from
a horrifying hoarding case in Chicago’s Belmont Central neighborhood.
In September, we partnered with our friends at Chicago Cat Rescue
again to bring the Chicago Internet Cat Video Festival to Chicago. It
was a day-long extravaganza with three shows at the Athenaeum
Theater, a meet and greet with Lil Bub, games, and fabulous kitty
face paint and glitter lips from Starship Salon! Many thanks to
emcees Alana Greylak and Kris Flanagan, hosts of CATastrophes,
and Lil Bub and her dude, Mike Bridavsky. Thanks also to our event
sponsors, Aimee and Amy at Cat Care, Dander, Fresh Step, Kriser’s
Prime Taste Treats, and Nature’s Logic.
The 2015 Black Cat Ball was held at the extraordinary Redmoon
Spectacle Hall. Guests were delighted by unique performers,
delicious food from Amazing Edibles, a very special Art Installation
commemorating our rich history, and surprises around every corner.
Our special guest this year was Kathy “Kat” Garver of the TV show,
Family Affair. We also welcomed back emcees Tree House Board
Member, Steve Dale, along with Paul Lisnek, both from Chicago’s
own WGN. We are so grateful for the support of our sponsors, Pet’s
First Veterinary Clinic, Merrick, Matrix Partners, Alan T. Prescott,
Kendra Scott Jewelry, Cat Hospital of Chicago, M&M Special Events,
Chicago Veterinary and Emergency Speciality Center (now MedVet
Chicago) and Blum Animal Hospital. Our deepest appreciation to
the Tree House Special Events Committee who continue to make
the Black Cat Ball bigger and better year after year!
More than 300 friends of Tree House joined us at our 16th Annual
Lights of Love Open House and Lighting Ceremony to honor and
remember those special people and pets in our lives as well as
celebrate the holiday season. Guests enjoyed our much-anticipated
holiday bazaar, bake-sale, and behind-the-scenes tours. This year’s
event was generously sponsored by Animal Ark, Heal Veterinary
Clinic, Chicago Veterinary and Emergency Specialty Center (now
MedVet Chicago), and ComEd. A big thank you to Goddess and Grocer
and Taste of Lebanon for providing delicious food for our guests.
There are so many wonderful people who make all of our fundraising
events possible! Our deepest gratitude goes to Chicago’s First Lady
River Cruises, the Chicago Architecture Foundation, and Steve Dale for
making our Puss ‘N Boats Chicago Architecture River Cruise a success
year after year. Thanks also to Bob Jones and all of the talented artists
and technicians that celebrate with us three times a year at Tats for
Cats at Insight Studios; Samantha Martin and the Amazing Acro-cats;
Lil Bub and her dude, Mike Bridavsky, along with Reckless Records
for holding a Lil Bub Record Release Party in support of Tree House;
Feast Bar and Restaurant, Debbie Sharpe, and all of the talented staff
at Goddess Restaurant Group for hosting our annual Pour for a Paw
wine tasting in December; and Virginia Carstarphen and Todd Hyatt for
not only hosting several events at Trader Todd’s and the annual New
Year’s Eve cocktail party at Room 13 but for their ongoing support.
Thanks to everyone for helping us save more lives!
OUTREACH EVENTS
Every year, Tree House participates in community outreach events
to help spread the word about our lifesaving work. In 2015, these
efforts not only contributed to our incredible adoption numbers, but
we were also able to raise more than $14,700! We are so grateful to
Trader Todd’s, Animal Ark, Heal Veterinary Clinic, the Roscoe Village
Chamber of Commerce, and Pitchfork Media for making generous
contributions to our outreach efforts:
• Vegan Vortex
• Chicagoland Family Pet Expo
• Renegade Craft Fair
• Andersonville Midsommarfest
• Pitchfork Music Festival*
• Belmont Sheffield Music Festival*
• Roscoe Village Burger Fest*
• Pride Parade
• Chicago Pet Show
• Chicago Vegan Mania
• Wicker Park Music Festival
• Northalsted Market Days
*designates invitation only events
Visit our events page at TreeHouseAnimals.org/Events for details
on this year’s events.
ADOPTION/EDUCATION EVENTS
We thank our friends at the Anti-Cruelty Society in Chicago for
allowing us to host twice-monthly Community Cats Workshops.
T h a n k s a s w e l l t o o u r p a r t n e r s , t h e B r o o k f i e l d Z o o , Pe t c o ,
PetSmart, and Realtors to the Rescue, we were able to educate
community members on the importance of spay/neuter, our
Community Cats Program, and TNR (trap-neuter-return) along
with awareness for special needs and FIV cats. Our outreach
efforts allowed us to rehome an additional 144 cats at events
and satellite adoption centers! Thanks so much to all of our
partner organizations, businesses, and volunteers who made
this possible.
MORE WAYS YOU HELPED TREE HOUSE CATS IN 2015
Tree House is very lucky to have a supportive community of neighbors,
small businesses, and groups who helped us raise money, gather muchneeded supplies, and increase awareness of our organization and efforts.
Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to Alana Greylak and Kris Flanagan
for hosting a Happy Meower event at Nisei Lounge and Eric Pakey for
hosting Karts for Kats, an N64 Mario Kart tournament. Additionally, we
are grateful to Chelsea Alexander for hosting a Kitten Therapy party and
Amy Minick for hosting the Pussyfoot Revue Burlesque Show. Thanks as
well to Hawthorne Racetrack for giving us the opportunity to talk about
the track cats (feral cats living at the racecourse), and Farm Sanctuary’s
Gene Baur and Andersonville bookstore, Women and Children First, for
holding a book reading. Andersonville’s Hamburger Mary’s continued
their support by hosting two Charity Hambingo Nights on behalf of Tree
House, Kendra Scott Jewelry had a Giveback Shopping Night for our
supporters, and Rachel Rippie and the Dream Theater held a benefit
performance of A Christmas Carol.
We also want to thank all of our business partners who place
donation boxes at their counters: New York Bagel and Bialy, Manny’s
Restaurant, Lather Hair Salon, Mount Sinai Hospital, BZAEDS, and
Cat Hospital of Chicago. Together they raised almost $400 for the
cats. Are you interested in placing a donation box at your business?
For more information, contact Linda at 773-784-5488 ext. 230 or
email Linda@TreeHouseAnimals.org.
TEAM TREE HOUSE
A special shout out goes to our Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Race Team, who collectively raised more than $15,000 for the cats:
Angela Abernathy, Diana Amador, Max Beshers, Marcella Blum, Paige
Bonk, Kim Bowen, Michelle Collelo, Steve Deines, Angela Ellis, Victoria
Horberg, Elizabeth Lee, Christopher Moran, Madeleine Roglich, Kailee
Kremer Somers, Robert van Lith, and Hana Yoo. Also thanks to individuals
who found creative ways to raise money including Christina Doelling
who ran an 8K and Alexis Mansfield, who raised money for several
rescued cats in need.
To become a Team Tree House Member and raise funds for the cats, visit
our Team Tree House page at TreeHouseAnimals.org/TeamTreeHouse.
SAVE THE DATE!
We have a great lineup of Happy Meowers, FUNdraisers, and Special
Events in 2016 and can’t wait to see you there. Here are just a few
that we have currently scheduled to add to your calendar! And we’ll be
adding more throughout the year, so visit TreeHouseAnimals.org/Events
for details and to watch for additional events.
May 1 - 7th Annual Kitten Shower at Chicago Party Animals
May 14 - Puss ‘N Boats Cruise with Chicago’s First Lady River
Cruises and the Chicago Architecture Foundation
June 18 - 11th Annual Stray Cat Strut
June 17 & 18 - Tats for Cats at Insight Studios
July TBD - Pop Up for Purrs at Chicago Party Animals
August 26 - Meow Luau at Trader Todd’s
September 10 - Tree House New Building Grand Opening Party
October 22 - Black Cat Ball at Moonlight Studios
November 19 - 20 - Tats for Cats at Insight Studios
December 10 - Lights of Love at Tree House’s New Headquarters
2016 EVENT SPONSORSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE!
From cash contributions to in-kind donations, we have a variety of
sponsorship opportunities that work for all levels of support. For
more information, contact Ashley at 773-784-5488 ext. 225 or
email Ashley@TreeHouseAnimals.org
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MEMBERS
A very special thank you to our Tree House members. Members are a vital part of helping fund the dayto-day operations of our shelter to provide our resident cats with the comfort and care they deserve.
Member photos in the Year in Review are provided to individuals who gave at the $100 membership level
and above. To learn more about membership or to become a Tree House member, email Donations@
TreeHouseAnimals.org.
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Cutter
•James Davis
•Clare Dean
•Andrew de Funiak
•Kate Dewey
•Paul Falon and Caroline
Mitchell
•Michael Flanagan
•Amy and James
Flowers
•Judy Frey
•Gail Galinski
•Pat Gaspar
•Barbara Gerhart
•Margaret Gettings
•Alta Gracia Myers
•Brenda Grazis
•Alice Gregg
•Arvid and Barbara
Grinbergs
•Mimi Grodinsky
•Susan and Ronald
Groer
•Meghan Hammond
•Kimberly Hawthorne
•Patricia Hejl
•Susan and Joshua Held
•Jennifer Holden
•Bona Hong
•John Huckaby and
Barbara Ritchey
•Patricia Huebert
•Debbie and Robert
Hunter
•Barbara Inglese
•Madonna Ivan
•Mary Lou Jelachich
•Susan Jenks
•Susan Johnson
•Elizabeth Josephson
•Susan Joyce
•Kelly Kelley
•Lisa Kemper
•Janice Knight
•Susie Korytar and
Daniel Massei
•Robert Kunze
•Naoko Larsen
•Sharon Larson
•Lois Lauber
•Gary Leigh-Manuell
and Nathan Salamanca
•Michelle Lewis
•Robert and Patricia
Lisensky
•Cynthia Little
•Tami Lucas
•Jessica Luzar and
Francisco Diaz
•Janet MacDougall
•Henry and Judith
Maglio
•Benjamin Maher
•Sally Malstrom
•Steve Maziarka
•Jean Marie McInerney
•Melissa Merkau
•Sara Messier
•Mary and John Mohr
•Erin Moore
•Cynthia V. Mungerson
•Veronica Nakulski
•Roberta Nelson
•Michael and Janeann
Niemiec
•Deborah Ogden
•Casey and Tammy Olson
•Kathy Palmer
•Lila Palmer
•Louise Pappageorge
•Carolynn Parker
•Jane Pellegrini
•Janet Polli
•Mary Prescott
•Sitha Pugh
•Sandra Radford
•Sherry Rasmussen
•Teresa Regard
•Karen Reid
•Barbara Ringier and
Leslie Rigler
•Margaret Rovell
•David and Nancy
Rusinak
•Liz Ryan
•Deborah Sampson
•David and
Suzi Schenkel
•William and Barbara
Shomaker
•Julie Smith
•Rebecca Smith
•Diana Snyder
•Michael Snyder
•Victoria Sprung
•Vera Stamenkovich
•Jeffrey Starkey
•Sharon Sturgeon
•Ronnie Summers
•Sandra Thielz
•Delora Thomas
•Martin and
Esther Torow
•Alice Valaitis
•Donna Wallace
•Mary Walsh
•Lynn Walters
•Kay Waters
•Laura Watson
•Wayne Weber
•Joanie Wiinblad
•Barbara WilliamsGoldman
•Diann Wilming
•Patrice Zamenhof
•Michael Zuklic
$100 - 249 (CHEETAH)
•Alan Abrams
•Vicki Martin Anderson
•Theresa Ann Baker
•William and
June Barber
•Lisa Barth
•Patricia Barth
•Marilyn Becic
•Sonja Becvar
•Carmelita Beets
•Martin and Linda Belan
•Charlene Ben
•Carol Bergant
•Howard and Sandra
Binder
•Mary Blevins
•Devi Book
•Dawn Borth
•Evelyn Bower
•Carol Bunch
•Joyce Burger
•Jean Burns
•Joan Carvalho
•James and Jennifer
Castelli
•Kristen Chalupa
•Angela Charles
•Lisa Chin
•Ramona Citron
•John Christopher
•Janet Clifford
•Jo Anne Coari
•Mary Coari
•Cara Coddens
•Linda Cohen
•John and Mary
Coleman
•Jana and
Scott Conover
•Kevin Crupi
•Johanna Curtis
•Jeffery Czich
•Debra Dahl
•Steven and Judith
Darr
•Kolyan Dasgupta
•Jerry and Kathleen
Dedic
•Nancy Deer
•Marie Dempsey
•John and Linda
Deutsch
•Patrick Dimperio
•Paula Donichy
•Pamela Eckhoff
•Elizabeth Ellis
•Claire Ellsworth
•William and Violetta
Elsey
•Richard and Jill
Engel
•Elisabeth Esser
•Sue Ettelson
•Stephanie Evans
•Jean Ewing
•Kristine Fallon
•Janet Fassbender
•Donna Finlon
•Maureen Fitzpatrick
and Douglas
Armstrong
•Cathy Foster
•Peggy Franz
•William Franzen
•Pamela Fries
•Ingrid Furry
•Mary Ann Galanti
•Gisela Gall
•Erin Gallagher
•Marie Galoney
•Susan Galotifiore
•Gail Gammel
•Wanda Garner
•Marina Gerol
•Eileen Giorgio
•Susan Goedke and
Chris Woodard
•Patricia Goldrup
•Dorothy Golladay
•Gladys Gonzalez
•Sandra Gough
•Tanisse Gradman
•Karen Grejczyk
•Pauline Griffin
•Garry Grygotis
•Barbara Guffey
•Beverly Gygi
•Julie Haas
•Ursula and Ronald Hall
•Maureen Harris
•E. Marie Harvat
•Janice Hayles
•Carol Heffner
•Joann Held
•Linda Henderson
•Evi Hill
•Carole Hoefs
•Thomas Hoffmann
•Jeanene Holman
•Ronald Hopkins
•Margaret Hopkins-
Styck
•Laurie Hoppe
•Mary Hudgins
•Tina Huhndorf
•Hiromi Ishikawa
•Deborah Jacobs
•Barbara Janis
•Nancy Jenson
•Rudolph and
•Wilma Jezek
•Patricia Johnson
•Dennis and M.
Elizabeth Jones
•Barbara Juhknialis
•Micki and Chuck
Kacmar
•Rosemary Kagarise
•Mary Ellen Karakis
•Sandra Kaspar
•Matthew Kamykowski
•Kendra Kearns
•Judy Key
•Lori Koetters and Brian
Smith
•Mary Ann Koller
•Thomas Koppes
•James and Jan Kosco
•Martha Krause
•Cherie Kreiling
•Debra Kuneman
•Kenneth Kuznetsky
•Hugh and Sandra
Lancaster
•Diane Lapenna
•Margaret Law
•Marina Lear
•Lynn Lee
•C. Lee
•Laura and Nina Lenzi
•Margaret Lewicki
•Meryl Lewin
•Vee and Janelle Li
•Joan Lighthart
•Richard and Gail
Linden
•Claudette Livingston
•Valerie Lober
•Crawford Long
•Connie Luecke
•Margaret Lushniak
•Charles Mancuso
•Joan Mann
•Alicia Martinez
•Thomas and Ellen
Matucci
•Anne McConville
•Mary McElree
•Robert and Suzanne
McKay
•Deborah Melang
•Terri Mertz
•Jocelyn Miller
•Byron Minter
•Meredith Misker
•Marissa Moltzen
•Zulma Morales
•Kelly A. Moore
•Elizabeth Mrofcza
•Georgianne Mudie
•Barbara Mudloff
•Margaret Mullin
•Bradley Munson
•Patricia Murphy
•Karin Nangreave
•Betsy Nichols
•Mark Nichols
•Gary and Marie Noel
•David and Crescentia
Nolan
•Richard and Nancy
Norton
•Kevin and Debra
O’Neill
•Barbara and Donald
Ormand
•Helen Palmer
•Sabrina Pasztor
•Tracy Pawlak
•Richard Pena and Edith
Podrazik
•Beverly Penska
•Carol Penz
•Jennifer Perfect Toyloy
•Marge Pesaresi
•Jeanette Peter
•Myrna Petlicki
•Ronda Petrysian
•Henrietta Picchiotti
•Kenneth Piller
•Lois Mae Pingle
•Frances Polick
•Sylvia Pritchard
•Judy Pritzen
•Claire Proffitt
•William and Susan
Prokop
•Gail Prunyi
•Patricia Randle
•Jorgen and Martha
Rasmussen
•Lynn Raymond
•Liza Regan
•Lauren Reno
•Richard and Melanie
Reschke
•Marjorie Richmond
•Donna Riley
•Joseph Ritter, Sr.
•Jean Roberts
•Dawn Rodgers
•Helmut Rogasch
•Nona Rogero
•Mary Rogers
•Janice Rolls
•Gloria Rossi
•Julie Rudloff
•Linda Sanderson
•Georgia SchaeferMorris
•Alan and Cindy
Schneider
•Frank and Karen
Schneier
•Gabrielle Schreiber
•Jodi Schubert
•Sue-Ann Schuldt
•Norberta Schwarz
•Patricia Scorza
•Linda Segota
•Marjorie Seltmann
•Roberta Senatore
•Renate Seyter
•Helen Shannon
•Katherine Sheehan
•Susan Sheridan
•Bette Sherman
•Ann Shoemaker
•Roberta Shoffner
•Elizabeth Shubeck
•Ravi Singh
•Michelle Singleton
•Patricia Skaja
•Donna Skinner
•Joan Skrkon
•Jamie Smerge
•Deborah Smith
•Tim Sonder
•Lynne Specht
•Judy Steinberg
•Barbara Sturgeon
•Kathryne Suess
•Graceann Tang
•Robin Taterka
•Janet Taylor and Cliff
Williams
•Jacqueline Teare
•Sue Tedesco and Karen
Kolodziej
•Valerie Terusaki
•Patricia Tucker
•Barbara Turnbull
•Marne Turner
•Michael Urosev and
Rebecca HinmanUrosev
•Suzanne Valla
•Brenda Vance
•Eric and Connie Vann
•Albert Vargas
•Anastasia Vasilenko
•Daniel Walker and
Laura Reed
•Kelli Walker
•Margaret Walker
•Karen Wallace
•Melinda Warren
•Laura Watson
•Lee Welborn
•Lynda Welsh
•Judy Wendt
•Corinne Wentworth
•Christine and Ronald
Whorton
•Nicolas Winter
•Judy and Bob Wolfberg
•Frances Wyborney
•David Zahara
•Anne Zender
•Janice Zinkl
$75 - 99 (OCELOT)
•Allison Bauman
•John and
Diane Blackmon
•Mary Anne Cappelleri
•Julia Chosy
•Sally Cook
•Steven Densmoor
•Lisa Doyle
•Sandy and Frederick
Edelmaier
•Edna Ellingson
•Susan Gero
•Pamela Goffinet-
Martinez
•Michele Goldsmith
•Theresa Graske
•Laura Lepore
•Janice Maloney
•Linda Maschek
•Don and Laura Morin
•Janet Nicholas
•Carol Ohlendorf
•Darleen Piechura
•Karla Petersen
•Christina Robinson
•Dean and Diane
Scolum
•Patricia Smith
•Cynthia Stecher
•Margie Tucker
•Nancy Wesley
•Janice Wilburne
$50 – 74 (TABBY)
•Caroline Adams
•Lisa Aitchison
•Karen Albritton
•Cheryl Ande
•Sandra Anderson
•Linda Anderson
•Tammy Ayer
•Jean Bell
•Dahna Betts
•Edward Blaha
•Lucy Bocian
•Lauren Boltz
•Anita Breitung
•Marie-Therese Burns
•Judith Carlson
•Marjorie Carter
•Charlene Chisek
•Sarah Clark
•Carol and Mark Cohen
•Mary Lee and
Richard Corrin
•Alison Davis
•Mary Deal
•Georgiana and Michael
Dodd
•Christine and Robert
Dolan
•William Dolan
•Daria Domanski
•Marilyn and Michael
Downs
•David Dundie
•Susan Edwards
•M. Hershel and
Christine Emison
•Karin and Roy Euclide
•Frances Fahy
•Tammy Fisher
•Eileen Flaks
•James and Elizabeth
Garon
•Diana Gonzalez
Maculan
•Bruce Gould
•Nemira Grigaliunas
•Herbert Harris
•Geraldine Heitzman
•Benjamin Herrman
•Christine Hernandez
•Heather and Michael
Hesiak
•Heide Hlawaty
•Carol and Jim Hofmann
•James Horwath
•Diane Humphrey
•Sharon Huss
•Emily Jorenby
•Eden Kennan
•Robert and Bette Jane
Kohn
•Marie Koko
•Gay Kramer-Dodd
•Bruce Kula
•Melanie La Monica
•Charles LaBlanc
•William Laudani and
Nancy Sposato
•John and Judith
MacLeod
•Patricia Martin
•Martha Materne and
Brian Sheaffer
•June Matthews
•Mia McKenna
•Elaine Miletta
•Ida Miller
•John Miller and Shirley
Lensky
•Helen Mohr
•Roxanna Nazari
•Susan Noel
•Shelley Obwald
•Dorothy O’Leary
•Kathryn Olmstead
•Anton and Dianne
Olson
•Sarah Palmer
•Linda and Daniel
Pankratz
•Casey and Linda
Pawelek
•Linda Pienta
•Frank Pieper
•Sandra Pinckert
•Ann Pollack
•George Prescott, Sr.
•Diann and Tom Rankin
•Anne Riley
•Cindy Ryan
•Vicki Santoro
•Mary Sheehan
•Howard Shidlowsky
and Saralyn Peritz
•Matt Smith
•Patrick Smith
•Colleen Smith
•Dianne Spenner
•Peggy Spieth
•Elizabeth Spillane
•Donald and Kathryn St.
Julian
•Whitney Stein
•Florence Steinbach
•Gloria Steinbrenner
•Gerald Stone
•Patty Jean Swanson
•Carole Thomas
•Janice Uffelmann
•Eileen Valenta
•Silvia and Jim
Vargovcik
•Fred Vaughan
•Carol Vericella
•Ann Vicek
•Piyarat Wanachalerm
•Mary Wasemann
•Kathleen Weyker
•Vicki Whitesell
•Joseph Williams
•Karen Williams
•Donna Witkowski
•Ellen Ziemek
$25 – 49
•Joy Abel
•Patricia Allekian
•Amy and Ben Allen
•Chantel Asner
•Antonette Bagaline
•Judith Baller-Fabian
•Maureen and Gary
Barnett
•Michael Bartczak
•Debbie Berezne
•Roselyn and Donald
Bergamin
•Erik Bluethner
•Diane Bohannon
•Cathy Bon
•R. Boyd
•Ruth Bradfield
•Adrienne Breen
•Brenda Brendel
•Cyrille Brennan
•Jared Brenner
•Tracy Brockmeier
•Nicole and Mike
Brown
•Duane and Tina
Brunk
•Theresa Bryant
•Judy Bucher
•Sheryl Buckley
•Patricia Bush
•Pamela Butler
•Virginia Butterfield
•Patricia and Ronald
Cachopo
•Pamela Cadotte
•David and Keith
Caldwell
•Chris Campbell
•Chunwai Chan
•Fredricka Cheek
•Wayne Clauson
•Christine Clements
•Gale Cohen
•Suzanne Collins
•Richard Colton
•Janet Conlon
•Deborah Conrad
•John Cooper
•Charles Daugherty
•Clare Dean
•Alyssa Deleon
•Maria Delhierro and
Paula Rodriguez
•Debra Dhillon
•Betty Di Pasquale
•Rosemary Discipio
•Lori Dixon
•Margaret Donovan
•Anabelle Doulas
•Laura Doyle
•Eileen Dranginis
•Georgine Drewes
•Anna Druyor
•Ruth Drye
•Carol Dudlack
•Sandy Dyson
•Judith Embry
•Lynn and Thomas
Favara
•Barbara Federico
•Carol Flack
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MEMBERS
•Holly Flood
•Jan Flowe
•Frank and Virginia
Fortenese
•Dorothy Frey
•Ana Gagliardi
•Janice Gang
•Ana Garcia
•Alexa and Mark Geyer
•Julie Giannini
•Katherine Gjersoe
•Jack Goggin
•Sonia Goldberg
•Penny Goss
•Suzette Gregorich
•Marilyn Griffin
•Margaret Gruna
•Jessica Hadfield
•Barbara Hafley
•Gwendolyn Hager
•Margaret Halterman
•Karen and Thomas Hansen
•Carole and Ralph Hardesty
•Sarjon Hawil
•Bernadette Heller
•Marcella Helmke
•Dagmar Higgins
•Gina Hubberts
•Ingrid Hultgren
•Henry Hummel
•Helen Iwanski
•James and Barbara Jacoby
•Leonard Jacquard
•Laura Janowski
•Chloe and Robert Jansky
•Jo Anne Jones
•Betty Joule
•Mary and Ronald
Kammrath
•Sheryl Kanter
•Hilda Karam
•Dorothy Karmowski
•Sandra Kay Hampton
•Patricia Kertz
•Debra Kilgore
•Charlene Kirschsieper
•Grace and Robert Kirtley
•Sarah Kissell-Schulte
•Melody Klaisner
•Donna Korczyk
•Mary Krawczyk-Smith
and James Smith
•Randy Kruger
•Sylvia Kruger
•Aneta Krzywosz
•Mary and Mark Kubesch
•Maggie Kubicz
•Theodore Kuhn
•John Kurtz
•Rodney and K. Christine
Kurtz
•Janet Larson
•Diana Latin
•Carole Lavine-McManus
and Russ McManus
•Mary Jane Lean
•Ronald Leibler
•Cynthia Liebling
•Allan Lindrup and
•Anne Holcomb
•Janet Lipner
•Yvonne and David Lisi
•Sarah Logan
•Michael Lucarelli
•James and Marian
Luckey
•Ramona Ludvik
•Alvin Maat
•Mary Madden
•Lillian and Dan Mahaney
•Anita Margolis
•Barbara Marsh-Jones
•Susan Matyus-Ehrlich
and Mark Ehrlich
•Virginia Miller
•Stephanie Mistretta
•Mary Mix
•Janine Morgan
•Cleveland and Jacqueline
Mosby
•Rita and William Mullin
•Patricia Murray
•Annette Myrick
•Sean and Wendy Neuert
•Joseph Nocella II
•John Novak
•Donald Nyderek
•Richard Oginski
•Karen Oliver
•Eva Opheim
•Charles Paidock
•Donna Panasiewicz
•Christine Pavlak
•Pam Penner
•William Peters
•Paula Peters
•David Phillip Neuman
•Kristine Pierre
•Nancy and Paul Plourde
•Gloria Pollack
•Marilyn and Arthur Ponte
•Shirley Pregozen
•Jannet C. Ralph
•Howard and Barbara
•Leslie Starr and Bruce
Schmick
•Martha Sugar
•Charleen Svoboda
•Norbert Szparkowski
•Barbara and Richard
Reinke
•Ethan Revsin
•Joan Ellen and Lawrence
Reylek
Talacek
•Loeria Rhemm
•Nilda Rivera
•June Rodeffer
•Mary Rodighiero
•Carol Rosa
•Fran Rowhani
•Maurice Rusnak
•Renee Rydzewski
•Diane and Michael Ryle
•Eleanor Saboski
•Jamie Sciullo
•Eloise Senyan
•Melissa Seyrig
•de Saussure
•Rosemary Shanda
•Levi and Cherie Sherman
•Marsha Shubert
•Jean Sieloff
•Mary Sieracki
•Marilyn and Nelson
•Mary and William Thorpe
•Patricia Thrash
•Nancy and Janet Toomey
•Denise Trachsel
•Sandy and Wayne
Travis-Beamer
•Jules Tupaj
•Kathy Turner
•Donna and Stephen
Ubriaco
•Phillip and Pam Uhl
•Victoria Urbanik
•Louise and Joel Vale
•Karyn Vanko
•Lynn Varndell
•Robert Wagman
•William Wallenbecker
•Linda Warner
•Grace Wayne
•Mary Webb
•Patricia Williamson
•Carol and Regina Yakubinis
•Holly Yocum
•Wilbur Zielke
Silverberg
•Linda Skibski and Joanne
DiBello
•Diane and Gregory Sladek
•Christina Smith
•Lyla Spath
•Michael Spino
•Nancy Stahl
•Leah Stanley
•Liana Stanton
REMEMBERING
We remember Tree House resident cats whom we lost in 2015 (and honor all the beloved cats lost last year). Every cat who passes
through our doors is welcome to stay as long as it takes to find the perfect home…even if that means that they’re with us their entire
lives. Some of the following cats spent many years with us; others arrived in such horrible health or with such severe injuries that all
we could do was humanely end their suffering. Whether they were with us days or years, we loved them all the same.
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Macie Seastar
Floo Powder
King Solomon
Marzipan Seastar
Lady of Fatima
Castiel
Tante Paula
Feliz
Neenah Ironworks
Netscape
Ann Margrock
Shangy Angy
Margarite Lucky
Swoose
Mama Cass
Moses Malone
Synthpop
Al
Pizza Party
Butterbeer
MEMBER PHOTOS
Oreo
Charmaine Black
Panzer
Devi Book
Pinky & Puck
Andrea Brands
Sunny
Michelle Bratton
Pipi
Jaimie Briefman
Miss Precious
Joyce Burger
Baby
Pam Butler
Coco
Mary Carlson
Maggie
James Castelli
Greyson
Kristen Chalupa
Percy, Athena & Katniss
Matt & Lisa Chin
Asia & Capt. Jack Sparrow
Gary & Sheila Courington
QT
Ingrid Furry
Luella Johnson
Ana Gagliardi
Lucia & King Memphis
Gail & Denise Gammel
Billie
George Harrison
Veronica Belsuzarri &
Don Bergh
Jessica Luzar &
Francisco Diaz
Freddie
Marie Harvat
Pearl, Irving, Bing & Bogey
Dame Maggie
Susan & Joshua Held
Tod
Benjamin Herrman
Libby
Michelle Hitsch
Andy
Jeanene Holman
Buster
Madonna Ivan
Dotty & Grace
Nancy Jenson
Mojave Tom
Dorothy Karmowski
Cali
Mary Ann Koller
Butch Boy
Jan & James Kosco
Abby
Laura L.
Ronnie & Luke
Marina & John Lear
Fluffy
Robert & Patricia Lisensky
Laurie & Layla
Janet MacDougall
Teddy
Janice Maloney
Breezy
Mel
C. Lee & Dan Michael
Jackson
Steven & Judith Darr
Tracy Pawlak &
Heather McKee
Steve, Rosalyn &
Quinn Maziarka
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MEMBER PHOTOS
Coconut
Kathy Miller & Mike Wade
Teddy
Gail Anne Montgomery
Sumi
Belinda Morgan
Olive
Elizabeth Mrofcza
Ilke
Margaret Mullin
Quincy
Veronica Nakulski
Billie
Crescentia & David Nolan
Toby
Nancy & Richard Norton
Suggles
Rose Ocasio-Howe
Whisper
Carol Ohlendorf
Bogey
Casey & Tammy Olson
Peter
Christina Pasant
Jackie & Stanley
Jennifer Perfect-Toyloy
Jerry & Clarence
Janet Polli
Lucy & Ivito
Sherry Rasmussen
Jupiter
Dawn Rogers
Scout
Ronald & Shirley Rozman
Idgie
Mike & Judy Salvino
Lucy
Jaimie Sciullo
Ebony
Bette Sherman
Julius
Mr. Man & Doodie
Victoria Sprung
Mac
Grace Ko & Scott Steele
Lulu
Meg Styck
Cricket
Sandra Theilz
Cali
Patricia & Gary Tucker
Rascal
Marne Turner
Madeline, Louie & Tabitha
Anastasia Vasilenko
Gabe
Ron Walker
Oliver
Bonnie Wilson
Barbara &
William Shomaker
Radish
Nicholas Winter
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Henrietta & Gigi
Anne Zender
Nebo
Michael Zuklic
THANK YOU
$25,000+
•Elinor Patterson Baker
Foundation
•Sandra Atlas Bass
•Herbert Davidson
•Nina Donnelley
•Twana Edwards
•Denise Gaeta (Bequest)
•Mary and Monica
Gormley
•Elizabeth Lawicki
(Bequest)
•James and Christy Lynch
•Sabrina Mac Lean
•Linda Maddiex
(Bequest)
•Mary Ann Mahoney
•The Powell Foundation
(Michael Miller and
Marita Powell)
•Phillip Raskin
$10,000-24,999
•Laura Culberg (Bequest)
•Joseph Dombrowski
•Don and Dorothy Lewis
•Marietta McPike
•Glen and Rachel Rippie
•Marion Schmidt
(Bequest)
•Kenneth Scott
Charitable Trust
•Frank and Chris
Willingham
•Margaret Wold
(Bequest)
$5,000-9,999
•The Norman and Susan
Abazoris Foundation
•Lori Arp
•Ashton Realty Group
•Bernice Barbour
Foundation, Inc.
•Joan C. Boyle
•Katie Clark
•Christine and James
Collins
•Community Shares of
Illinois
•Colleen Currigan
•Barry and Bobbi
Ann Fulk
•Mary Gleason (Bequest)
•Insight Studios (Bob
Jones)
•Nancy Karen
•James Kosing (Bequest)
•Landmark & Associates
(Toni Chan and Alice Tse)
•Elizabeth Mackay
•PETCO Foundation
•Pets First Veterinary Clinic
•Mark Pincus
•Alan T. Prescott
•Myra Reilly
•Edgar Scott Rife III
•Jill Rojek
•Dru Shipper
•Tuf-Tite, Inc. (Ted Meyers)
•Lon Wehrle
•Kathleen Ziemer
$2,500-4,999
•Maura Barrett and
Christopher Ott
•Bissell Pet Foundation
•Maggie Bobbitt
•Cat Hospital of Chicago
•Chicago Veterinary
Emergency and
Specialty Center, Ltd.
•Shereen Corbett
•Steve and Robin Dale
•Anthony and Heidrun
Downing
•Michael Gidwitz
Charitable Foundation
•Corinne Gloger
•Denice Gustin-Piazza
and Daniel Piazza
•Mike Harrington and
Anne Pramaggiore
•David Helt
•The Humane Society of
the United States
•Illinois Tool Works
Foundation
•Beverly Kaiser
•Glenn and Linda
Larnerd
•Linda and Ronald
Mason
•Shari Meyerson
•Belinda Morgan
•John Nicodemo
•Janet Omer
•Patricia and Howard
Parker
•Fran Pukala
•Angelina Rossi and
Barb Vicory
•Becky Schlesinger
•TD Ameritrade Services
Company, Inc.
•Vivian Schurfranz
•Michelle Shapiro
•Stacey Short and Todd
Livesey
•Cheryl Steiger and
Kevin Noonan
•Morton and Anne Stern
•Summit Design + Build,
LLC
•Trevor Turk
•Ron Walker
•Lisette Weishaupt
$1,000-2,499
•88 Brand Partners
•AcroCats – Amazing
Animals (Samantha
Martin)
•Marion and Saul
Amdursky
•Ann Arden
•Anne Beall
•Blake and Ann
Benjamin
•Bennite
Productions, Inc.
•Lori Bergmann
•Jennifer Borowitz
•Mary Bowles
•Marilyn Brady-Unger
•Andrea Brands
•Jim Brent
•Kenneth and Lois Britt
•Bonnie Brousil
•Bryan Burgett
•Staci Burton
•Judith Campbell
•Toni Chan and Alice Tse
•Cindy Chiellini
•Shirlee Christensen
•Amy Clifton
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•Perla Lopez
•Emily Lorenz
•Kim and Steven Lorig
•Cari Losch-Papier
•Jean Loucks
•Geraldine Loverde
•Jane Lovin
•Elaine Lowenthal
•Katrina and Edward
Lowery
•Diana Lowrey
•Michael Lucarelli
•Jane Lueby
•Connie Luecke
•Jaclyn Lundeen
•Sonja Lundquist
•Corbet and Grace
Lunsford
•Roberta Luster
•Robert and Wendy Lutz
•MacArthur Foundation
•Nancy Machura
•Barbara Macinski
•Sharon Mack
•Vicki Mackay
•William MacKay
•John and Judith
MacLeod
•Diana Maculan
•Michele Madden
•Terry Maderak
•Emina Mahmutovic
•Alex Mahylis and Lucy
Liu
•Patricia Maid
•Julie Maier
•Ann Mallow
•Janice Maloney
•Jordan Mals
•David Mamula
•Neal and Alys Mancoff
•Charles Mancuso
•Grayson Manley
•Edwin Mann
•James Mann
•Jennifer Mann and
Andrew Spaulding
•Joan Mann
•Mann, Weitz &
Associates, LLC
•Richard and Christa
Mannion
•Martin Manov and
Brandon Wernerth
•Seymour Mansfield
•Hasan Mansur
•Michelle Marcellus
•Arlene Margous
•Annika Marie
•Donald Markey
•Mary Ann Marks
•Deborah Marlett
•Diana Marovich
•John Marro
•Barbara Marsh-Jones
•Alicia Martinez
•Christopher Martinez
•Elizabeth Martinez
•Mark and Coleen
Martinez
•Elizabeth Martino
•Eugene Martz
•Linda Maschek
•Martha Materne and
Brian Sheaffer
•Linda Matonich
•Akie Matsumura
•Carolyn Matthews and
Aaron Nelson
•June Matthews
•Donald Mattrick
•Ellen and Thomas
Matucci
•Gina Mawone and Sara
Pustai
•Steven Maxey and
Adam Hart
•Donna May
•Susan Mayer
•Carol Mazzone
•Deborah McCabe
•Sophie McCormick
•George McCorry and
Greg Gebstadt
•Nora McCulla and Nick
Mickowski
•Thad McDaniel
•Pamela and Tom
McDermott
•McDermott, Will &
Emery
•Camille McDonald
•Mary Louise McElree
•Arlene McFadden
•Joellyn McGeachy
•Betsy McGinn
•Judith McGinnis
•Jacqueline McGlamery
•Robert and Suzanne
McKay
•Maureen McKee
•Ronald McKee
•Daniel McKeegan
•Darla McKimmie
•Barbara McMahon
•Larry McMahon
•Russ McManus and
Carol Lavine-McManus
•John McNamara
•Sherry McNeal
•Susan McNish
•Heather McRae and
Tony Brock
•Rachel Means
•George and Florence
Mede
•Julio Medina and Nissa
Holtkamp
•Medtronic
•Linda Medura
•Raymond and Patricia
Mehler
•Carla Meints and Brian
Ohsowski
•John Meister
•Elizabeth Melas
•Lisa Melton
•Jan Meltzer
•Sharon Meltzer
•Deborah Mendez
•Julie Meredith
•Alicia Messenger
•Sara Messier
•Devin Mettam and
Katherine Duran
•Jack Meyer and Mirko
Petrov
•Susan Meyer
•Gina Micci
•David Michael and Kate
Connor
•Augusta Mikalauskaite
and Kyle Szela
•Katalin Mikecz
•Elaine Miletta
•Jorge Millan-Campos
and Rosario Garcia
•Christine Miller
•John Miller and Shirley
Lensky
•Luanne Miller
•Roberta Miller
•Shelley Miller
•Yacko Minamikawa
•Joe Mineart
•Michael Miodonski
•Kenneth Miodus
•Donna Mirandola
•Therese Misenko
•Amanda and Kiona
Mitchell
•Heidi Mitchell
•Wayne and Nancy Mitchell
•Mary Mix
•Barbara Moesle
•Helen Mohr
•Marissa Moltzen
•Gwen Monaghan
•Melissa Mongrella
•Jean Montalbano
•Willard Moody
•Kimberly Mook
•Patricia Mooney
•Erin Moore
•Justin Moore
•Kelly A. Moore
•Karen Moore
•Roger and Jessica Moore
•Steven Moore and Alice
Gray Lewis
•Chelsea and Courtney
Moorman
•Sheila Moraghan
•Zulma Morales
•Christopher Moran
•Michelle Moran
•Patricia Morgan
•Chantall Morley
•Verne and Deborah
Morrow
•Zorine Morton
•Chris Moses and Rudy
Mayer
•Claudia Mosier
•Amy Mosling
•Jacalyn Moss
•Alex Mourousias
•John Moye
•Donna Moyers
•Elizabeth Mrofcza
•Georgianne Mudie
•Barbara Mudloff
•Kenneth and Judith
Mueller
•Cynthia V. Mungerson
•Ann Muni
•Keala Murdock
•Elizabeth Murphy
•Gregory T. Murphy
•Don and Jane Murray
•Grant Musser and
Emma Baar
•Liliya Muzafarova and
Stephen Mersman
•Vicki Mysliwiec
•Barbara Nachtrieb
•John Nagy and Kim
Dunlap Nagy
•Kristine Naluai and Jason
Branson
•Karin Nangreave
•Janice Nardi
•Chitra Natarajan
•Ramona Nave
•Nancy Neilsson
•Jean Nell
•David Nesnidal
•Dana Nestrick
•Teresa Neufeld
•Jim and Cat Nevin
•Barbara Newman
•Tiffani Ng
•Janet Nicholas
•Betsy Nichols
•Dani Nichols
•Denise Nichols
•Mark Nichols
•Kimberly Nickels
•Joan Niecikowski
•Mark and Tammy Nies
•Pam and C. Van
Nightingale
•Shaun Nirenstein
•Sally Noblett
•Austin Nobunaga
•Gary and Marie Noel
•Deanna Nogueras
•Christine Noorlag
•Denise Norberg-
Johnson
•Rebecca Norton-Covaci
•Brandon Norwood
•B.S. Novaczyk
•Charlene Novak
•Paula Novak
•Edward Novi
•A. Nowak
•Carrie Nutter-Novak
•Donald Nyderek
•Lois and Delbert Oberst
•Scott O’Brien
•Cindy O’Connor
•Laura O’Connor
•Dierdre O’Day and
Justin Marsh
•Linda Ogden
•Shannon O’Hara
•Charles O’Kieffe
•Dorothy O’Leary
•Judy Olds and Steven
Isaac
•Kathryn Olmstead
•William Olson and Mary
Hojancki
•Ute O’Malley
•Kenneth Omura
•Kevin O’Neill and Debra
Wierus-O’Neill
•Linda Oostmeyer
•Anita Opawski
•Norma Oquendo
•Donald and Barbara
Ormand
•Todd Orr
•Edward Ortiz
•Xochtil Ortiz
•Chloe F. Orwell
•Evelia Oseguera
•Barbara Oshita
•Ann Ostrander
•Shoshana Ostrum
•Margaret O’Toole
Donoghue
•Laura Otto
•Jeannette Owano
•Edward Owen
•Denise Pace
•Alan Paciorek
•Helen Palmer
•Mona Palter
•Donna Panasiewicz
•Daniel Pankratz
•Harry and Rose Papp
•Constance Paprocki
•Arthur Paquin, Jr.
•Amanda Parker
•Christopher Parson
•Justin Past
•Susan Pastuszak
•Sabrina Pasztor
•Margaret Patis
•Dawn Patitucci
•Virginia Patrick
•Galina Patterson
•Rebecca Patterson
•Mark Paulis
•Christine Pavlak
•Niko Pavlis
•Casey and Linda
•Kathleen Plover
•Christine Plunkett
•Michael Poch
•Arnold and Mary Ann
•Tracy Pawlak
•Michal Pawlowski and
•Lisa Pollard
•Marcia Pollard
•Janet Polli
•Jerome Pollitt
•Douglas Pollock
•Richard Pons
•Marilyn and Arthur
Pawelek
Anthony McGeath
•Cathy Peach
•Kyle Pearson
•Raymond Pedrow
•Carol Peduzzi
•Alena Pegues
•Janet Pellegrini
•Georgy Ann Peluchiwski
•DeAnna Pelzek
•Mary Pence
•Susan Penner
•Nicole Penz and Bryan
Zelasko
•Emily Perez and Henry
Leatham
•Gloria Perez and John Nee
•Maria Claudia Perez
•Selene Perez and
Rolando Martinez
•Jennifer Perfect Toyloy
•Performics
•Steven Perlove
•Marge Pesaresi
•Stefana Pesic
•Linda Peters
•Michelle Peters and
Mark Keiper
•Paula Peters
•Cathy Petersen
•Joanne Petersen
•Barbara Peterson
•Nancy Peterson
•Myrna Petlicki
•PetPlan
•J. Dale and Edith Petrosky
•Ronda Petrysian
•Michael Pettersen and
Jan Marie Aramini
•Gabriel PezanoskiCohen and Casey Miller
•Shirley Pfenning
•Dylan Phaneut and Jose
Moyet
•Marcia Pharris
•Elaine Picarro
•John Pickl and Julie
King
•Christopher Picone
•Darleen Piechura
•Joseph and Mary
Piekarski
•Linda Pienta
•Mark and Randy
Pietroski
•Daniel Pietrucha
•Rachel Pildis
•Kenneth Piller
•Thomas Pilsbury
•Cindy Pineo
•Lois Mae Pingle
•Zachary Piper
•Jamie Pistorius
•Nancy and Gary
Pitchford
•Pamela Plotkin
Podzimek
•Michael Polance
•Karen Pollack
•Brian Lewellyn and
Abby Pollard
Ponte
•Mary Poole
•Christine Poore
•Jennifer Pope
•Ronda Porter
•Nancy Powers
•Ann Prackaila
•Carmelo Preiti
•Joanne Preston
•Phyllis Prewitt
•Jacqueline Price
•Reata Price
•Sylvia Pritchard
•Corrinne Procanin
•Murray Propes
•Charleen Propsom
•Raymond Prorok
•Matt Ptack and Paige
Bonk
•Lisa Pugliese and Todd
Appel
•Helen Pukszta
•Susanne Pulsifer
•Joseph Pulvirenti
•Anne Puotinen and K.
Solka
•Candace Purdom
•Susan Purtell
•Thomas and Laura
Purtill
•Qualcomm
•Natalie Quam and
Heather Nagey
•Edward Quinlan
•Joanna Raabe and
William Lorenzana
•Jeff Radek
•Katherine Radler
•Barbara Radner
•Holly and Christopher
Radzik
•Donna Raffaelli
•Michael Rafferty
•Patrick Raines
•Tracy Raiser
•Patricia Randle
•Debra Ranieri
•Nancy Ranieri
•Diann and Tom Rankin
•Jorgen and Martha
Rasmussen
•Ann Rather
•Lindsay Rau
•Fay Rauer
•Geoff Raye
•Lynn Raymond
•Mary Jane Redmond
and Stephen Bendas
•Laura Reed and Daniel
Walker
•Paulette Reed
•Liza Regan
•Karen Reid
•Karen and James Reilly
•Heidi and John Rekow
•Stephanie Remelius
•Emilie Remus
•Lauren Reno
•Melanie and Richard
Reschke
•Betty and Ken Restis
•Andrew Reuland
•Ethan Revsin
•Loeria Rhemm
•B.A. Rhodes
•Barbara Rhodes
•Lauren Rhone
•David Rice
•Rian Richardson
•Rebecca Richey
•Marjorie Richmond
•Alphonso Riddick
•Cherelyn Riesmeyer
•Tari Riggs and Terry
Owens
•Anne Riley
•Joseph Ritter
•Susy Rivas and Cole
Simon
•Julie Rivera
•Christopher Robb
•Agnes Robbins
•David Roberts
•Jean Roberts
•Shay and David
Robertson
•Teresa Robertson
•Remy Robin
•Leslie Robinson
•Tamara Robinson
•Ruth Robles
•Marianne Roderick
•Dawn Rodgers
•Mary Rodighiero
•Diana Rodriguez
•Lucy Roehrig and
Michael Ortiz
•Helmut Rogasch
•Marilyn Rogawski
•Mary Rogers
•Madeleine Roglich
•Karen Rokos
•Janice Rolls
•Cecilia Roman and
Jeffrey Cap
•Madison Roman
•Ross Romane and
Samantha Buhr
•Anna Roosevelt
•Lori Roselle
•Carrie Rosen
•Margaret Rosen
•Deborah Rosenman
•Jennifer Roth
•Lori Rottmuller
•John Roush and
Kimberly Levy
•Violet Rowe
•Dan Roytman
•Shirley and Ronald
Rozman
•John Rozwat
•Deborah Ruhl
•Victoria Ruiz
•Kenneth Ruminski
•Rita Runchock
•Susan Russell
•Neil Russo
•Mark and Gina Ruttle
•Laurie Ruxton
•Ellie Ryan and David
DeJong
•Liz Ryan
•Austin Rybarczyk
•Donna Ryder
•Renee Rydzewski
•Michael and Diane Ryle
•Christine Saba
•Hasan Sabeeh
•R. Sachs
•Polly Sack
•Dave Safeblade
•Jean and Joseph
Sagerer
•Preeti Saini
•Ed Sak and Linda
Szymczyk-Sak
•Sarah Sakas
•Nathan Salamanca and
Gary Leigh-Manuell
•Carl Salazar
•Mara Salerno
•Joan Saliskas
•Marcia and Thomas
Samocki
•Calvin Sanchez
•Adrien Sanders
•Linda Sanderson
•Joy Sandor
•Barbara and Bob
Sanner
•Anna Santillan and Bill
Krzysko
•Judith Sanzo
•Dana Saowalak
•Nolan Sauls
•Stephanie Sawin
•Charles, Michael, and
Lela Sayward
•Michael Sce
•Robert Schaefer
•Mary Beth Schaffner
and Mirhanda Alewine
•Florian Scheepens and
Ann Burfeind
•J. Schenck
•Mary Schillinger
•Robert Schiltz
•Paty Schintgen
•Amy Schmidt
•Jean Schmidt
•Karen Schmidt
•Stephen Schmookler
•Lynn Schneider and
Erik McGill
•Peggy Schneider
•Joy Schochet
•Thomas Schoenbeck
•William Schofield
•Becca Schoonmaker
•Irene Schrader
•Eric and Christine
Schrank
•Anthony Schreck
•Sharon Schreier
•Jodi Schubert
•Amy Schuett
•James and Barbara
Schuetter
•Sue-Ann Schuldt
•Joanne Schultz
•Rosalie Schultz
•Todd Schultz
•Katherine Schustik
•Linda Schwab
•James and Margot
Schwab, Jr.
•Kasi Schwarz and Ryan
Raubolt
•Norberta Schwarz
•Dean and Diane Scolum
•Patricia Scorza
•Rhonda Scott
•Maureen Sechan
•Linda Segota
•Stephen and Gail Sehler
•Jane Seiberling
•Matt Seifert
•Friederike Seligman
•Brian Sellers
•Leona Sepulveda-Less
•Alan Serlin
•Adriana Serrano
•Matt Servello and Tessa
Gabriel
•Laura Severson
•Melissa Seyrig de
Saussure
•Renate Seyter
•Henry and Sidonia
Shadle
•Linda Shalcross
•Rosemary Shanda
•Hollis Shank
•Helen Shannon
•Elizabeth Sharp
•Koni Shaughnessy
•Norma Shaw
•Zenobia Shedd
•Katherine Sheehan
•Eric Sheer
•Amy Shepherd
•Neil Sheppard
•Dennis Shere
•Susan Sheridan
•Bette Sherman
•Diana Sherry
•Trisha Shields
•Emily Shimsky
•Bill Shinovich
•Roberta Shoffner
•Laura Shores
•Jaqueline Short
•Virginia Shropshire
•Elizabeth Shubeck
•Barbara Shure
•Charles and Nancy
Sieben
•Georgiana Siegall
•Jean Sieloff
•Donna Siemro
•Nicole Sike
•Barbara Silton
•Ellen Siminoff
•Peter Simons
•Kiran Singh
•Ravi Singh
•Michelle Singleton
•Patricia Skaja
•Donna Skinner
•Shawn Skinner
•Joan Skrkon
•Mary Sliwinski
•Marion Sloboda
•Michael Small
•Jamie Smerge
•Eugenie Smiddy
•K.M. Smiskol
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THANK YOU
•Amalie Smith
•Bronwyn Smith
•Colleen Smith
•Deborah Smith
•Diane Smith
•Judith Smith
•Kimberly Smith
•Kimberly N. Smith
•Marcus Smith
•Mary Lou Smith
•Patrick Smith
•Rhonda Smith
•Rhiannon Smith-
Marsh
•Marie Sniegowski
•Karen Snyder
•Michael Snyder
•Robert and Rita
Sodomski
•John and Donna
Soflin
•Bonnie Sohn
•Regina Sojka
•Fredric Soll
•Tim Sonder
•Kathleen Sonntag
•Carole Sorensen
•Sorich Family
•Marina Sosnitskaya
and Mikhail Beygel
•Kimberly Souers
•Lynne Specht
•Ben Speck and Jenna
McIntyre
•James and Joanne
Spellman
•Patricia Spencer
•Peggy Spieth
•Elizabeth Spillane
•Michael Spino
•Margaret Spisak
•Noreen St. Lawrence
•Linda Stabile
•Joseph Stachowicz
•Carole Stader
•Laurie Stahlheim
•Mary Stamler
•Susan Stamler
•Lael Stanczak
•Liana Stanton
•Leslie Starr-Schmick
and Bruce Schmick
•Robin Stassin
•Joanna Staszewski
•Claire Steffen
•Whitney Stein
•Avrohom Steinberg
•Robert and Chris
Steiner
•Shawna Steiner
•Julie Steinhaus
•Keith and Debra
Steinke
•Karen Stelmach
•Vicki Stephens
•Lori Stephenson
(LOLA Event
Productions LLC)
•Theodore and Taryn
Stepina
•Brooks Sterritt and
Jessica Cort
•Hayley Stevens and
Eric Stefenson
•James Stevens
•Phyllis Stevens
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•Emily and Wade
Stewart
•Margaret Stewart
•Wendy Stewart
•Kathy Stieber
•Gail Stock
•Jenny Stocker
•Michael Stoffie and
Laura Litton
•Dolores Stojak
•Sasha Stollman
•Linda Stolper
•Herb Stoltenberg
•Gerald Stone
•Alexa Storch
•Christine and Andrew
Stott
•Lee Stough
•Janice Stowell
•Peter Strand
•Vernon Strapp
•Linda Strassburger
•Oscar Streeter
•Deborah StreskeIayman
•John Strickland and
Havvah Holl
•Wanita Strickland
•Sarah Strong
•John Stroud
•Julia Studier
•Matthew Stummer
and Lauren Thut
•Barbara Sturgeon
•Owais Succari
•Kathryne Suess
•Ashley and Ryan
Sullivan
•Michael and Connie
Summers
•Bihjiun Sun
•Elizabeth Sundin
•Debra Superczynski
•Mary Suranic
•David Suther
•Kim Sutker
•Morgan Sutter
•Karen Sveinsvoll
•Cory Swaim
•Patty Jean Swanson
•Sharon Swanson
•Carol Swart
•Gerald Swarzman
•Joyce Sweeney
•Michael Sweeney
•Maureen Swetow
•Theodore and Patricia
Swider
•Carolyn Swingley
•Diana Szczurek
•Norbert Szparkowski
•Warren Tai
(International Bank of
Chicago)
•Richard and Barbara
Talacek
•Rumi Tanaka
•Graceann Tang
•Diane Tarasik
•Matthew Tarpy and
Traci Zamp
•Robin Taterka
•Katherine Taussig
•Andrew Taylor
•Betsy Taylor
•Crystal Taylor
•Janet Taylor and Cliff
Williams
•Yasmin Tayyab
•Jacqueline Teare
•Erin Tedesco
•Curtis Teichert
•Melanie Temple
•Laura Tenges
•Rebecca Tenzer
•Kimberly Teraberry
•Valerie Terusaki
•Virginia Tevere
•Mairi Thennes
•Catherine Theodore
•Thermal Laminating
Corporate
•Matthew Thiell
•Ann Thomas
•Jared Thomas and
Mara Jacobucci
•Megan Thomas
•Victoria Thomas
•William Thomas
•Jill Thompson
•Rachel and Craig
Thompson
•Kim Thornton
•William and Mary
Thorpe
•Carol and Kevin
Thornton
•Brittany Thorsen
•Patricia Thrash
•Nina Tica
•Elizabeth Tierney
•Jeannie Tinkham and
John Marrese
•Ria Tijong
•Marcine Todd
•Garalynn Tomas
•Tony Margherita
Management
•Melissa Torres
•Kathy and John
Toscano
•Mary Tost
•John Treadwell
•Terri Treiman
•Chris and Chuck
Tremmel
•Rachel Trichell
•Bruce and Mary
Trojak
•Carmen Trujillo
•Melissa Trulock
•John and Lydija
Tschumperlin
•Marilyn Tuckman
•Marilyn and Jeff
Tuckman
•Igna Tuinylaite and
Tomas Miniotas
•Farrah Tunk
•Rockwell Radcliff
Turkin
•Sandra Turnbull
•Brian Turner
•Marne Turner
•Elaine Tuson
•Karin Tweedie
•Gail Tyler
•Diane Tymick
•Albin and Helen
Tyminski
•Andrew Tyson
•Janice Uffelman
•Martin Ugarte
•Union Pacific
•United Way of Lake
County
•Victoria Urbanik
•Charles and
Alexandra Uth
•Joan Uth
•Manuel Valdes
•Joel and Louise Vale
•Eileen Valenta
•Suzanne Valla
•The Vallas Group, Inc.
•Edward Van
•Lauren Van Damme
•Lynn Van Eaton
•Brenda Vance
•Eric and Constance
Vann
•Alana Varg
•Albert Vargas
•Lynn Varndell
•Anastasia Vasilenko
•Jillian Vaskys
•Connie Vaughan
•Fred Vaughn
•Penny Vaughn
•Debra Vegovisch
•Susan Velani
•John VerBurg
•Verizon Foundation
•Ann Vicek
•Varunee Vichaikul
•Judy Vickrey
•Melissa Villalovos
•Raymond Villares
•Gilbert Villegas
•Paul Vinopal
•Porsha Vinson
•Carol Vix
•Beth Vogel
•Rozalia Vologin
•Lucille Von Tersch
•Adam Voracek
•Lisa Wade
•Michael Wagman
•Kelsey Wagner
•Peter Wagner
•Steve and Katharine
Waight
•Betty Walker
•Kelli Walker
•Karen Wallace
•Nichole Wallace
•Tina Wallace
•William Wallenbecker
•Julie Walsh
•Alina Wandel
•Sharon Wang
•Yin Wang
•Rebekah Wanger
•Chris and Marnie
Ware
•Connie Ware
•Nancy Wargo
•Mara Warner
•Mary-Jo Warren
•Melinda Warren
•Marek Wasaznik
•Mary Wasemann
•Katrina and Patrick
Wasewicz
•Eric Watkins
•Rachel Watson
•Grace Wayne
•Suzanne Weaver
•Katherine Webbink
•Kenneth B. Weber
•Jane Weberling
•Diane Weil
•Michael and Kathleen
Weil
•Mike Weis and
Michelle Brooker
•Nina Weiss-Kane
•Lee Welborn
•Suzan Wells
•Wells Fargo
Community Support
•Reta Wells-Howell
and C. David Howell
•Roxanne Wellwerts
•Hannah Wend
•Corinne Wentworth
•Lynn and Chuck
Werner
•Margaret Wertan
•Myrna West
•Alexandra Weston
•Kathleen Weyker
•Helen White
•Vicki Whitesell
•Donna Whitman
•Stacia Whitmore
•Kyle Whitney and
Hilary Morse
•Scott Whittle
•Christine and Ronald
Whorton
•Stephen and Patricia
Wiberley
•Travis Wiggins and
Rose Raymond
•Jennifer Wild and
Christopher Wirtjes
•Mary Wilkinson
•David and Jen
Williams
•Hal Williams and
Amanda Heinritz
•Laura Williams and
Ivana Rihter
•Susan Williams
•Anna Wilson
•Chris Wilson
•Chris and Marsha
Wilson
•Joseph Wilson
•Steven Wilson
•Thomas Winningham
•Mary Winsberg
•Nora Winsberg
•Andrew Winter
•Leslie Winter
•Nicolas Winter
•Lisa Wise
•Jolene and Hugo
Wise-Silverman
•Shirley Wisz
•William and Cindy
Witkowsky
•Skye Witt
•Jacob Wittenauer and
David Chao
•Melissa Wittmeier
•Laura Wix
•Pam Wojdyla
•Yvonne Wold
•Brian Wolf
•Gail Marie Wolf
•Judy and Bob Wolfberg
•Pamela Wollert
•Bonnie Wood
•Deb Wood
•Mark Woodall
•Kevin and Charice Wright
•Beth Wunderlich
•Ralph Wutscher
•Frances Wyborney
•XL America
•William Yarbrough
•Mark Yates and Janice
Hunter
•Kirsten Yehl
•Holly Yocum
•Travis Yonn
•Kana Yoo
•Joseph Young
•Elias and Lorri Yurick
•Ruth Zabel
•Danielle and Tom
Zablocki
•Christopher Zadworny
•David Zahara
•Anthony and Karen
Zaldivar
•Murad Zalov
•Anne Zboril
•Carmen Zhen
•Maija Zile
•Edward Zimmerman
•Janice Zinkl
•Linda Zorich-Lipa
•Terra Zosel
Thank You
Thank you to everyone who generously supported and donated to Tree House. It is thanks to you we are able to
continue our efforts to rescue and rehabilitate sick, injured, abused, and neglected stray cats.
EVERY CAT’S LIFE MATTERS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR SITUATION. THANKS FOR BEING A PART OF HELPING US SAVE THOUSANDS!
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CAT-ALOG
ALL PROCEEDS FROM YOUR PURCHASES
HELP MORE CATS IN NEED!
NEW! PURRFECT GIFTS FOR HUMANS AND FELINES!
The Cat Ball and The Cat Canoe
It’s a snuggly bed, a place to feel secure, and a place to hide in for a
surprise toy attack!
The Cat Ball ................................................................ $45.00 – Item #2211
.
Choose from below:
. Blue Floral (shown in photo)
Cat-astic Catnip
Catnip Crumples (shown)................................................$5.00 – Item #1116
.
40 sheets per package
Elsa’s Catnip Stogies........................................................$3.00 – Item #1100
Catnip Fish (shown).........................................................$4.00 – Item #1102
Kitty Kickers.....................................................................$8.00 – Item #1104
Leona’s Pillows................................................................$4.00 – Item #1105
Catnip Mats....................................................................$15.00 – Item #1106
Catnip Tacos (shown)......................................................$4.00 – Item #1108
. Rainbow
.
Brown Stripe
.
Retro
.
Black and White Mod
Pink Dots
.
Pirate
The Cat Canoe..............................................................$25.00 – Item #2212
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Choose from below:
.
Yellow Stripes (shown in photo)
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Burgundy Dots
.
Lime Floral
.
Sage Dots
Pirate
Bonito Flakes
Reward your cats with a healthy tuna treat -no additives
or preservatives, all natural, and high in protein!
½ oz - $6.00, 1 oz - $9.00............................Item # 2213
FELINE FINERY FOR HUMANS
25 oz, Aqua Stainless Steel, BPA-Free Water Bottles.....$8.00 – Item #4611
.Kitty Key Chains (shown)..............................................$3.00 – Item #5002
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Choose Black, White, Black and White, Brown or Calico
Coin Purses (shown).....................................................$4.00 – Item #5000
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Choose Brown Tabby , Gray, Calico, or Frown Face Cat
Tree House Foldaway Tote..............................................$5.00 – Item #6106
30
Scratchers
Ultimate Scratching Post........ $75.00 – Item #2101
Ultimate Post Perch................ $20.00 – Item #2102
Floor Scratcher....................... $30.00 – Item #2103
Batting Toys, Wand Toys, and More
Cat Catcher (shown)........................................................ $7.00 – Item #1314
Bunk Bed & Playroom (shown)..................................... $40.00 – Item #1403
Foam Balls.................................................................... $1.00 – Item #1212
Rainbow Mouse............................................................. $3.00 – Item #1213
Long Rattle Tail Mouse (shown)..................................... $3.00 – Item #1214
Sparkle Balls
Small............................................................ 4 for $1.00 – Item #1203
Medium........................................................ 3 for $1.00 – Item #1204
Large............................................................ $1.00 each – Item #1205
Rainbow Sparkler............................................................. $3.00 – Item #1301
Da Bird............................................................................. $7.00 – Item #1302
Da Bird Feather Refill....................................................... $4.00 – Item #1303
Cat Charmer..................................................................... $6.00 – Item #1304
Dragonfly Toy................................................................. $15.00 – Item #1305
Original Cat Dancer.......................................................... $4.00 – Item #1306
Peek & Play Toy Box...................................................... $20.00 – Item #1401
Cat Care and Comfort
Ceramic Play Feeder
SALE! Limited Supply (choose black or white).... $15.00 – Item #2501
NEW! 2.5 oz Ceramic Fish Dish (shown)........................$7.00 - Item #2117
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Choose Yellow, Pink or Green
NEW! 2 Cup Ceramic Fish Bowl (shown)......................$10.00 - Item #2118
Choose Yellow, Pink or Green
NEW! 5.3 oz Ceramic Cat Face Bowl (shown).................$8.00 - Item #2119
Choose Black or White
Kitty Afghan.....................................................................$7.00 – Item #2202
Feliway is back! New Multi-Cat Formula is here!
Feliway Diffuser & Refill................................................ $30.00 - Item #2207
Choose Regular or Multi-Cat
Feliway Refill........................... …………………….….$20.00 - Item #2208
Choose Regular or Multi-Cat
Feliway Spray.......................... …………………….….$25.00 - Item #2209
Nail Trimmers.................................................................$8.00 – Item #2210
Sticky Paws
XL 9” x 12” 5-sheet Pack..................................$12.00 – Item #2302
Furniture Strips.................................................$10.00 – Item #2303
Bamboo Dual-Sided Brush............................................$10.00 – Item #2401
For full descriptions and to see more items, please
visit our website: TreeHouseAnimals.org/Catalog
Books & Stationery
Cat vs. Cat by Pam Johnson-Bennett.............................$15.00 – Item #3502
Community Cats: A Journey into the World of Feral Cats
by Anne E. Beall, Ph.D.................................................. $15.95 – Item #2500
The Soul of All Living Creatures by Vint Virga, D.V.M.... $20.00 – Item #3506
Tree House Greeting Cards (pack of 5)........................... $5.00 – Item #607
Black Cat Greeting Cards..................................................$7.00 – Item #3202
Apparel & Tree House Gear
Tie-dye Logo Tee
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Unisex Tees. Sizes Adult S-XXL................. $20.00 – Item #4613
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Limited Youth Sizes YM, YL & YXL................ $18.00 – Item #4613-Y
Lightweight Zip Up Hoodie (shown)
.
Charcoal Gray. Unisex Sizes XS-XXL.......... $28.00 – Item #4614
Are You Bipetual? Tees
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Unisex Sizes S-XXL................................... $20.00 – Item #4607
Stray Pride Tees and Tanks
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Unisex Tees. Sizes XS-XXL........................ $20.00 – Item #4608
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Women’s Tanks. Sizes S-XXL..................... $20.00 – Item #4609
Logo Tees (shown) Unisex. Sizes XS-XXL.......................................... $20.00
.
Teal........................................................................... Item #4616
. Navy......................................................................... Item #4617
Check out our website for sizes and more apparel!
Tree House Calendar​
$20 for 1, $15ea if you order 2 or more.....................................Item #3103
HOW TO ORDER
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$10.00 or less .............................................................$3.00
$10.01-$30.00.............................................................$4.95
$30.01-$40.00.............................................................$6.95
$40.01-$50.00 ............................................................$7.95
$50.01-$60.00 ............................................................$8.95
$60.01-$75.00.............................................................$9.95
$75.01-$100.00.........................................................$11.95
$100.01-$150.00.......................................................$13.95
Over $150.00 ............................................................$15.95
1. Fill out order form completely, including street delivery address ($1.50 extra charge for non-street address).
Specify items to be sent to other persons. Gift card included upon request; gift wrapping not available.
2. Calculate shipping fee with easy chart to the right.
3. Send order form with full payment, including shipping (use chart). No billing or COD. Do not send cash. Allow 2-3
weeks for delivery after we receive payment and order.
Call 773-784-5488 ext. 230, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday, to place merchandise orders
by phone. Or you may fax your order to 773-784-2332 any time. You may also order on our secure website:
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Boxes and Parcel Post (where UPS does not deliver), and shipping to foreign countries. On average, these shipments can take up to
an extra 2 weeks for delivery.
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31
NON-PROFIT
ORG.
US POSTAGE
PAID
CREATING A COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITY
PE
NON-PROFIT
ORG.
US POSTAGE
N
CATS PLACED BY CATEGORY
1,669
CATS PLACED
ANNUAL RECORD
IN 2015
25,000 +
SINCE 1971
ADOPTION CENTERS
212
CACC TRANSFER PROGRAM ADOPTIONS
149
RELOCATED THROUGH CATS AT WORK
144
ANIMALS
CATSTRANSFERRED
FROM CHICAGO ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL
66
COMMUNITY CATS TEAM ADOPTIONS
CATS TNRed
NON-PROFIT
ORG.
US POSTAGE
N
NON-PROFIT
ORG.
US POSTAGE
RESS
PAID
PERMIT #126
ELGIN, IL
150
MORE THAN
NON-PROFIT
ORG.
US POSTAGE
PAID
PERMIT #126
CATS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
FOUND FOREVER HOMESELGIN, IL
65 FIV+
NON-PROFIT
ORG.
US POSTAGE
PAID
CATS ADOPTED
PERMIT #126
PET STORE PARTNERS ADOPTIONS
1,500+
906
1,098
PE
PERMIT #126
ELGIN, IL
PROG
ELGIN, IL
NEARLY
4,000
NON-PROFIT
ORG.
US POSTAGE
& 3,400+ SURGERIES
PAID
PERMIT #126
ELGIN, IL
SPAY/NEUTER
COMMUNITY CATS IN
MANAGED COLONIES
IN 2015
37,000 +
SINCE 1971
300
POUNDS A WEEK
OF CAT & DOG FOOD
DISTRIBUTED BY OUR PET FOOD PANTRY TO PEOPLE IN NEED
US
PERMIT #126
ELGIN, IL
PAID
2015
US
PERMIT #126
ELGIN, IL
PAID
TREE HOUSE COMMITMENT
N
US
PE