Year in Review 2014 - Tree House Humane Society
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Year in Review 2014 - Tree House Humane Society
TREE HOUSE YEAR IN REVIEW 2014 BREAKING RECORDS, SAVING LIVES, BUILDING FAMILIES TREE HOUSE COMMITMENT CREATING A COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITY 2 HAPPY ENDINGS 4 MEDICAL MIRACLES 6 EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS 8 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS 10 CLINIC HIGHLIGHTS 12 THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS 20 PLAC 1,470 IN 2014 ANNUAL RECORD ED 20,000 + SINCE 1971 REMEMBERING CATS WE LOST 20 THANK YOU TO OUR MEMBERS 22 MEMBERS’ PERSONAL PHOTOS 24 ‘CAT’ALOG NEARLY 4,000 SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES 30,000 + IN 2014 1,333 &122 IN 2014 SINCE 1971 CATS CATSTRANSFERRED FROM CHICAGO ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL CATS RELOCATED THROUGH OUR CATS AT WORK PROGRAM ON THE COVER: A Tree House medical miracle, Cashew Clay (aka Simon), was rescued after suffering from the most severe case of frostbite we’ve seen. Near death, after eight surgeries and more than forty procedures, he made it! He is now happy and healthy in his new forever home! Photo compliments of Nicole Marie. nmariephoto.com Contributors: Chelsea Alexander, Kristine Ankney, Kimberly Bowen, Ollie Davidson, David de Funiak, Kathy Ellsworth, Ann Fleming, Michael Gutgsell, Linn Henderson, Liz Houtz, Anna Gene Jonassen, Caitlin Lavin, Joan Levergood, Sydney Maier, Susanna McBride, Amy Miller, Octeva Obijaju, Jenny Schlueter, Leona Sepulveda Less, Olga Steele, Jackie Such, Terri Treiman, Kady Walker, Jody Wagner. Editors: Kristine Ankney, Jenny Schlueter. Graphic Designer: Jowita Kostek. Print/Production: Adam Hagg (Hagg Press), Gary Coon. APPROXIMATELY 77,000 POUNDS OF CAT & DOG FOOD DISTRIBUTED BY OUR PET FOOD PANTRY TO PEOPLE IN NEED 1,500+ TREE HOUSE SPENDING ALLOCATIONS FOR 2014 CATS TNRed NEARLY 3,000 COMMUNITY CATS IN MANAGED COLONIES 82% PROGRAMS 14% FUNDRAISING 4% ADMINISTRATIVE LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2014 proved to be another record-setting year at Tree House, and we are thrilled to have, once again, topped our annual adoption total by adopting out nearly 1,500 cats last year! It was also a year in which many of our programs continue to expand, including our Community Cats Program, thanks to ongoing grant funding from PetSmart Charities. Additionally, our Cats at Work Project exploded and received a great deal of media attention. Last year alone, we relocated 122 community cats. For 43 years, Tree House has been a forward-thinking organization, striving to be at the forefront of companion animal care. As we move into 2015, we are entering a new and exciting phase in Tree House’s history, one that will help solidify our reputation as a leader in animal welfare. In 2014, we continued our campaign for our new building, and now that the permits have been received, plans are in place, and thanks to the generous support we’ve received thus far, we will be breaking ground in April, 2015. We anticipate that construction will be complete near the end of 2015, with a move-in date in early 2016. Watch our website for more details on our groundbreaking ceremony. Recently, I was talking with our foster program coordinator as we were bracing for one of Chicago’s winter snowfalls. It made us both think about the new building in a unique way. It had been a busy afternoon and neither of us had taken a break. We realized it was nearing sunset by the time of day, yet we had not seen the sun that day since there are no windows in either of our offices. Our conversation turned to the benefits of natural light. While it might seem like a minor luxury or something one takes for granted, the subtle health benefits of natural light are well-documented. An abundance of natural light is just one of the many improvements we considered as we designed our new Adoption Center and Veterinary Clinic. Other benefits will include providing our resident cats with an abundance of vertical space and access to an outdoor environment as well as a more complex ventilation system to allow for frequent fresh air exchanges. These enhancements will create an improved atmosphere for Tree House residents and produce an optimal living environment for the cats who enter our facility. The isolation units in our new building will also be transformed and feature custom-made cat condos with multiple levels and dividers between rooms to give the cats plenty of space to stretch their legs. The units will have natural light and regular, individual air exchanges to aid in keeping the area free of contamination. Shelters notoriously fall short when it comes to caged housing or isolation areas, typically where cats that benefit the most from a comfortable and enriching living area reside. While the new facility will offer the best possible environment for all the cats who are at Tree House, our goal is, and will continue to be, helping every cat find their forever home as soon as possible. For many years, we have been implementing a philosophy of reducing the number of resident cats in each colony room and working to reduce the length of stay for every cat. These changes have resulted in more cats being saved and adopted on an annual basis than ever before. Our new facility will help us continue to improve our processes and enable us to maximize vet care, healthy housing, and responsible adoptions. With enhanced capabilities, we’ll be able to dedicate even more time to treating cats with serious health conditions. Also, with the state-of-the-art equipment and technology, we will finally be able to offer the full-service care necessary to respond to any medical issue that a cat might face. We anticipate that our new in-house clinic will be a model for shelters across the country in providing a progressive approach to medical care for cats and will be a training ground for veterinary staff interested in the growing field of shelter medicine. These are just a few of the benefits that our new building will bring to the cat population in Chicago and beyond. It’s an exciting time at Tree House. As we move into this next phase of our new building project, we need your help with the funding to complete the construction. To learn more about our new building and to learn how you can be a part of this amazing project, visit TreeHouseAnimals.org/New Building. Thank you to everyone who generously gave to Tree House in 2014 as well as our incredible adopters who welcomed a cat into their home. It is thanks to you that we are making a difference in the lives of these incredible animals. Sincerely, TREE HOUSE’S NEW BUILDING David de Funiak Executive Director JEAN KELLY HAPPY ENDINGS RECORD-BREAKING ADOPTIONS IN 2014! NEARLY 1,500 CATS FIND FOREVER HOMES 2014 was another record-breaking year for us at Tree House. We are grateful to everyone who opened their heart and home to these incredible animals. Following are just a few of the happy endings we had last year: FROM “SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN” TO “I’M HAPPY AGAIN” Jean Kelly waited at Tree House for nearly nine years for her forever home, and during her stay we highlighted her several times in the hopes someone would give her a chance. Jean was abandoned on the porch of our Bucktown Branch on a grey, rainy morning with a handwritten note that said, “I like soft blankets, pillows, and treats. Please love me!” She was scared and sad, and when we found her, she was chirping, meowing, and crying from the carrier which inspired a staff member to remark that she was “Singin’ in the Rain”. Her masculine, tabby features and athletic build led us to believe she was a male, and we named her Gene Kelly. At her initial examination, we learned she was a stately female and altered her name to Jean Kelly. Jean Kelly is a gorgeous, charismatic cat who built quite a reputation over the years. Typically, Jean would greet most new visitors by sauntering over to stretch and show off her long legs or stare down at an interested party from a perch in her favorite tree. Jean has always preferred to be in charge of her interactions with humans, and it was this exact notion from her description, coupled with a self-assured ‘look’ in her profile picture, which piqued the interest of Ashly Cyborski. Ashly appreciated Jean’s independent, sassy nature but also felt intrigued by the opportunity to connect with a cat who had been overlooked for such a long time. She understood that Jean’s tough exterior was simply an ‘act’, hiding a gentle heart and soft side. “Jean Kelly has completely settled in and now rules the apartment,” Ashly commented. She went on to say, “She hogs the sofa and wakes us up bright and early every morning with head-butts, insisting it is breakfast time. She still has a bit of sass and makes sure we know her limits but also loves sitting in our laps and getting pets. Jean is always curious and is completely comfortable in the entire apartment. She is almost too smart for her own good, and we love her for it!” What a wonderful happy ending that was long in the making. 2 OUR OFFICE ASSISTANT IS FINALLY HOME We’ve had many feline office assistants at our Bucktown Branch, and the swaggering, sassy, beautiful Adora has certainly been a memorable one. Adora always greeted visitors with a golden-throated squawk and sometimes a head-butt or playful swat, depending on her mood. Adora was transferred to Tree House in 2010 from an animal control facility. It took Adora a little while to find her comfort zone at the shelter, and it was challenging for her to have to share “her” space with other cats. Adora lived in every colony room available until we were able to give her a room of her own when space became available in one of our offices. She loved being the queen of her own little kingdom and regularly encouraged Tree House staffers to stay on task, whether that meant actually doing office work or encouraging them to drop everything to pet or play with her. Adora waited nearly four years for an understanding adopter to notice her. After spending time with her and seeing how comfortable she was when given the space she needed, a dedicated Tree House volunteer, Shelby Silvernell, knew she wanted to give Adora the home she deserved with plenty of space to play and chase paper balls (Adora’s favorite toy). Shelby expressed her joy, “Adora is just as sassy and cute as ever and has made herself completely at home. Her personality is amazing and endlessly entertaining, and we love her oodles! We can hear her meowing for us a landing away when we’re coming home in the evenings. She is such a pleasure to come home to every night and to wake up to every morning. We love our unique little lady and feel so fortunate to have her in our lives.” We are so glad this girl finally has a loving home. ONE FRIGHTENED CAT FINDS A HOME Dupont was a sad and confused boy when he arrived at Tree House. We do not know the circumstances of his life before he arrived but adjusting to the shelter environment was difficult for him, and he became increasingly overwhelmed. We see many cats who have obviously been loved in a home end up in shelters where they have a very hard time settling in. Dupont spent much of his time at Tree House hiding under blankets and pretending to be invisible. While we worked with Dupont to help him cope with his anxiety and gain more confidence, he still struggled. We decided to move him to the adoption office at our Bucktown Branch. With a quiet space all to himself and the consistency of lots of extra TLC, Dupont began to come out of his shell. A great cat-loving couple, Megan Ritt and Jason Broenneke, visited our Bucktown Branch looking for an overlooked, adult cat. The adopters were still processing the loss of their last beloved cat, but when they met Dupont, they knew the time had come to open their hearts to someone new. cat lover came to meet two older adult cats. Char Gunty visited several times. She noticed that Sunny and Bug got along well and wanted to give them a home together. The pair is now happy and healthy in a loving home where they get all the attention and love they need and deserve! Char is overjoyed, “I couldn’t be happier (and I think they’re pretty happy, too). They’ve seen a lot of changes in their lives lately, from a hoarding situation to a foster home, then to Tree House, and finally to a home of their own, where they’ve acclimated so well. They both like and respect my other cat Daniel (and they’ve added a little sparkle to Daniel’s life, too).” What a journey! We’re so happy they’ve reached a happy ending together. We received a lovely letter over the holidays, complete with photos and a holiday tribute for our Lights of Love celebration. Megan and Jason shared, “Dupont (now named Francis) has made enormous strides in his confidence and social skills. Patience and a quiet house have helped him come around, and he has developed a few favorite hobbies like watching cars go by and rolling around his cat tower. He snuggles up GIVING FIV+ CATS A CHANCE Muldoon was rescued in suburban Franklin Park in August of 2013. This gorgeous, FIV+, three-year-old spent his first few months at Tree House crouched in litter boxes, scared and unsure of his surroundings. He found some comfort cuddling with other cats and would accept attention from humans but kept his distance. While it was obvious that ADORA BUG MULDOON with us more often and for longer periods of time every day and has started leaving us “dead” toy mousies around the bed in the morning. He was very fascinated by the blizzard and enjoyed watching the snow from his tower.” It is heartwarming to know that Dupont now has the joy and comfort of a forever home. SUNNY AND BUG - TOGETHER FOREVER Sunny and Bug were two of twelve cats we admitted from a horrible hoarding situation. A concerned neighbor reached out to us after having worked for months to get the cats sterilized and placed in safe, responsible homes. All cats suffered from a variety of severe and chronic health issues due to the inhumane living conditions. Sunny is an affectionate and purry, golden tabby while Bug, whose disfigurement due to severe dental disease left him with a distinctive Cowardly Lion mug, is a sweetheart. Both cats were mellow adults and tended to hang back in cubbies or on cat trees at Tree House while younger, more active cats attracted adopters’ attention. Then, a former volunteer and dedicated SUNNY DUPONT shelter life was stressful for him, we could see that underneath his fear Muldoon was a sweetheart. Sadly, his fear as well as his FIV+ diagnosis caused him to be overlooked by many adopters. Then one day, Fabien and Tatiana Kenig, who had adopted another shy Tree House cat named Palla, stopped by for a visit. They had recently lost Palla and had made the decision to give another special cat a forever home. It was a perfect match, and Muldoon is now enjoying his new home and working his charm on his new sister cat. Fabien and Tatiana share the most adorable updates, “You should see how trim Muldoon is these days. He is in “perfect” cat shape and that, combined with his short front legs and huge paws, makes him the cutest snuggle bug.” As Muldoon himself once signed off from one of his updates, “That is it for now. I have more exploring and jumping to do before I go for a cat nap.” We couldn’t be happier about his happy ending! 3 ENGINEA MEDICAL MIRACLES Each year we rescue and rehabilitate hundreds of cats who have suffered severe, and often life-threatening, illness or injury. It’s thanks to the support of people like you that we are able to be there for these incredibly resilient animals. Without Tree House, many of these animals would have nowhere else to go. Here are just a few of 2014’s medical miracles: WANDERING IN THE ROAD WITH A SEVERE HIP INJURY Tree House Director of Development, Jenny Schlueter, found Enginea in the middle of the road in front of a parking lot in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood, alone and wobbling in circles. When she arrived at Tree House, we realized that Enginea’s pelvic injuries were so severe that a consultation with a specialist was scheduled. We learned that this gentle tabby had suffered multiple fractures and joint displacement. Enginea underwent surgery to repair her hip and to have a pin placed to hold her joints together. The road to recovery was far from smooth for tiny Enginea; she tested positive for ringworm, developed a tongue ulcer, and was diagnosed with a small heart murmur. Enginea endured numerous daily treatments, yet her spirit remained gentle and sweet. After more than a month in recovery, she had one final surgery to remove the pin from her hip. With that, she was finally able to be released onto the first floor of Tree House Headquarters and meet our other special-needs cats. It didn’t take long for this resilient little sweetie to be scooped up and whisked away to her forever home. Enginea’s (now named Chanterelle) adopter, Hillary Grossman, shared, “She is doing great. She’s living with a 2½-year-old shepherd mix, and they’re getting along wonderfully. She’s happy, healthy, and my little social butterfly. She has the stereotypical cat personality and wants to be loved - when she wants it.” We are so thankful Jenny found her when she did and that Enginea’s ending is such a happy one! BROKEN AND BATTERED — BLOTT IS A SURVIROR In November, 2014, Tree House received an urgent call from a Good Samaritan about an injured cat who showed up on his doorstep. This poor cat was in serious condition. His tail was crushed, and the bone was protruding through the skin. Additionally, his left rear foot was missing, and the bone was exposed. We immediately took Blott under our care for emergency medical treatment. 4 BLOTT We don’t know what caused such severe injuries; however, this little guy is a true survivor, and it is remarkable that he was able to make his way to that doorstep for help. The damage to his leg was irreparable, and Tree House Director of Veterinary Services, Lynda Ewald, DVM, decided to amputate his leg to provide him with the best chance for a full recovery. She also amputated the broken end of his tail. Additionally, little Blott suffered from ear mites. Even with the pain he must have been in, Blott never complained. He looked up at staff with slightly crossed eyes, and we could sense his gratitude and relief at being in a safe place with caring humans. One of our clinic staff members, Kathy Ellsworth, was charmed by Blott’s gentle, funny face and sweet demeanor. As can so often happen, she became attached and knew she had to add him to her family. Kathy shared, “Blott is now named Rockitt, and he is living up to his name. He zooms everywhere! He has two feline big brothers who play, chase, wrestle, and sometimes clean each other’s ears. Big (cat) sister keeps to herself, and that’s just fine. Rockitt seems to still be adjusting to having three legs and really misses his other leg when he wants to scratch his left ear. But some grooming from a big brother and scratches from mom seem to help. He’s more vocal than he was at the shelter and has a gravel-filled, little meow he likes to use when he’s chasing sparkle balls and plastic rings around the house! He’s made himself quite at home and comfortable.” It thrills us that this little guy who endured so much now has such a happy life. THE LOVE OF A BOY AND HIS CAT Sweet Lhasa was initially removed from Chicago Animal Care and Control by a now defunct animal rescue group where she, along with a number of cats under its care, had been horribly neglected. All cats had serious health issues, and many died. Tree House was one of the shelters that stepped in to rescue the cats and provide them with the necessary medical attention. When Lhasa arrived at Tree House, she was unable to extend her front left leg properly. We discovered that she had suffered chronic fractures to her “elbow” which had caused permanent damage. Lhasa’s injuries required surgery from a specialist who inserted a pin in her leg and a tension band for further stabilization. Lhasa then tested positive for ringworm (as did several of the cats whom we rescued with her). Lhasa was in isolation and recovery for several months, and it was a difficult road. Finally, Lhasa was well enough to be moved to a cage in our clinic and began receiving physical therapy to work on placing weight on her foot. She was eventually well enough to be released onto HANK AND LHASA the first floor of Tree House Headquarters and began to investigate her new surroundings. It was shortly thereafter that Elizabeth Wetmore visited with her 10-year-old son, Hank. She explained, “When we came to Tree House, Hank was absolutely certain that he wanted a big, burly boy kitty. But, we had not been in Tree House for more than ten minutes when Lhasa came up to Hank and began to rub against his leg. When he sat down, she climbed into his lap. And it was love at first sight between those two.” Beth went on to share how Lhasa is doing in her new home, “Hank decided to name her Diana because, in his words, she had been through so much, and she is such a petite, little kitty that he thought she should have a big, strong name. So...Diana it is! We are all so in love with Diana. She is a sweet, cuddly, shy little kitty who loves sleeping in everyone’s bed and sitting in the window next to my desk. And, honestly, the only evidence that she was ever injured is that she has a funny, little stiff-legged, slightly-lopsided gait. It’s very, very subtle. She is such a beautiful cat, and we all feel really, really lucky that she came to live with us. And more good news! In November, we adopted that big, burly boy cat that Hank thought he wanted – and he and Diana are best friends. Kalliman Ville (Tree House name), who is now named Rabbi Edmund Twerski (don’t ask), is just as sweet and delightful as Diana. And even though he is more than twice her weight, Diana is absolutely the boss, which is how we want it.” It is so heartwarming to learn of the bond between a boy and his cat, and we are grateful Diana has found her forever humans. A SPUNKY, ONE-EYED WONDER Dragon Roll is a spunky, young cat who was admitted through our Community Cats Program. Unlike his mom and siblings who were relatively healthy when they arrived, Dragon Roll had a serious eye injury. His eye had ruptured under a still-sealed cornea. While his eye was permanently damaged, we began treatment immediately in the hopes that we could save it. Even with daily treatment over the course of several months, Dragon Roll’s eye was slowly growing in size. Unfortunately, we decided it was best to remove his eye so he could continue to heal. And, like many of our other medical miracle cats, Dragon Roll didn’t suffer from just one ailment. In addition to his eye injury, he tested positive for intestinal parasites, and a small heart murmur was heard at one of his exams. The entire staff became smitten with this little cat with such a big personality, and Tree House clinic staffer, Mitch LeCrone, couldn’t get DRAGON ROLL this little guy off his mind. After spending so much time with him during his treatment, Mitch had become very attached. As soon as Dragon Roll was fully healed from surgery, Mitch adopted him. This happy, joy-filled cat is living the life, “He’s AWESOME! He loves his two brothers Archie and Sebastian, and he has a dog sister named Samantha.” Mitch explained, “He and Samantha have a funny relationship, Samantha is great with the cats, but Dragon Roll has been the first one to go up and rub against her leg or her muzzle, or they’ll touch noses and sniff each other (it’s really cute). Dragon Roll is so good with people. He loves to be held and meet new humans. He purrs the whole time you’re with him. He’s fearless too! When I’m running the vacuum, the other cats scatter, but Dragon Roll is following me the entire time wondering what I’m doing. All in all he’s perfect!” Mitch beams when he talks about Dragon Roll, and it is evident that this was a match that was meant to be. 5 Loves Danger. Thank you to Lyfe Kitchen for providing food for the post-walk celebration. Trader Todd’s once again hosted our annual summer beer garden party, Meow Luau. This fun and festive event which included veggie dogs, summertime classic cocktails, games and prizes, raised over $1,300! EVENTS 2014 was an amazing year for Tree House Events. We had more visibility than ever in Chicago and beyond, spreading the word about our programs and the plight of Chicago’s neediest cats. A very heartfelt thank you to the Tree House outreach and special events volunteers who make this all possible, and to Tree House’s Events Committee who made our signature events, especially our Black Cat Ball, bigger and better than ever! We started 2014 with what’s become a tradition for Tree House: a ‘Tats for Cats’ Tattoo & Piercing Benefit Weekend at Insight Studios. Founder, Bob Jones, generously provided Tree House with 100% of the shop’s profits on benefit days in January, June, and November. A total of $6,487 was raised in 2014! Trader Todd’s once again hosted our annual Fat Cat Tuesday on Mardi Gras, complete with veggie versions of typical Cajun fare and live Cuban music! We raised almost $2,600 for the cats! Spring means one thing at Tree House, kittens! For the 5th year, Tree House hosted our Annual Kitten Shower. Guests donated needed supplies, played games, and of course met many adorable kittens, some of whom even found their forever homes that day. Thank you to Chicago Party Animals for hosting and Fetch Pet Care for sponsoring one of the most anticipated events of the year, which raised $1,694 for our tiniest residents. We also held a Rummage Sale at Tree House Headquarters. Thanks to all those who donated items and to Tree House staffer, Dana Weiler, for heading up this successful sale which raised $1,122! In May, Chicago’s First Lady and the Chicago Architecture Foundation once again donated a benefit boat cruise we dubbed “Puss ‘n Boats”. Steve Dale, pet journalist and radio host with USA Weekend and WGN Radio (and Tree House Board member), served as unofficial skipper, and the day raised a total of $3,610. Summer was launched with our 9th Annual Stray Cat Strut 5K Walkathon & Open House. More than 150 walkers participated and raised more than $24,800. Congratulations to our top fundraiser, Team Agogo, for raising $5,000, and our top individual fundraiser, Nick Vergoth, for raising over $1,000. Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Chicago Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center, and to event sponsors, Petco Foundation, Busy Beaver Buttons, and Jameson 6 Our friendship with renowned “celebricat”, Lil’ BUB, flourished in 2014. In August, the famous feline was at Metro Chicago for a very special edition of Lil’ BUB’s Big Show Live! She interviewed artist, actor, and musician David Yow, with proceeds from the event going to Tree House (we received over $1,400!) and Lil BUB’s Big FUND for the ASPCA. Shortly after, Lil’ BUB hosted a fan art show/meet and greet in Aurora, with proceeds benefiting Tree House. Then, in September, we once again partnered with Chicago Cat Rescue to bring the Internet Cat Video Festival to Chicago with very special host, you guessed it, Lil’ BUB, along with her “dude”, Mike Bridavski. This year’s Vidfest, was a day-long extravaganza with four shows in one day at Metro, an adoption event, after party at G-Man Tavern, and a meet and greet with Lil’ BUB, all of which raised over $25,250! Many thanks to emcees Alana Grelyak and Kris Flanagan, co-hosts of the award-winning webseries, CATastrophes. Thanks to event sponsors Realtors to the Rescue, Busy Beaver Buttons, and Aimee and Amy Cat Care. Thank you to Starship Salon for their cat makeup application, and to Einstein Bros. Bagels and the Old Chicago Inn for providing food. The Amazing Acro-Cats held three Chicago shows in October and donated a portion of all ticket sales to Tree House. Thanks to Samantha Martin and Gigi Gentile for keeping our supporters entertained and raising $1,515 for our cats. In October, we celebrated our 43rd Anniversary with our annual gala, the Black Cat Ball, at the picturesque Adler Planetarium. The evening was filled with stellar views of Chicago’s skyline, a brand new mobile silent auction, an exciting live auction, music, food, drinks, dancing, and more! Our honored special guest this year was star of Animals Planet’s Emergency Vets, Kevin Fitzgerald, DVM, and we welcomed back emcees Steve Dale and Paul Lisnek of WGN. This year’s Ball raised more than $107,760! We are very grateful for the support of our presenting sponsor, Cat Hospital of Chicago, and event sponsors Alan T. Prescott, Chicago Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center, and Ceva Animal Health, LLC. We also want to thank the more than thirty volunteers whose contributions made this year’s gala such a success! The Holiday Season marked our 15th Annual Lights of Love Open House and Lighting Ceremony. Over 250 guests joined us for this popular event that includes a lighting ceremony and tours of Tree House Headquarters in Uptown. The event, combined with the many gifts we received as tributes through the mail, raised more than $106,000! This year’s event was generously presented by Merrick and contributing sponsors Chicago Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center, Animal Ark, Heal Veterinary Clinic, and Hinsdale Pet Memorial Services. Thank you to Goddess and Grocer and Taste of Lebanon for their generous food donations, and Starbucks on Clark Street in Andersonville for providing coffee. In December, we continued the holiday celebrations with Pour for a Paw, a wine tasting at Feast Restaurant in Bucktown, which benefited Tree House and raised nearly $800 as well as hundreds of dollars worth of pet supplies for our pantry. Finally, we rang in 2015 at our New Year’s Eve benefit, The Cat’s Pajamas, at the Old Chicago Inn’s Room 13 Speakeasy, where we raised $3,840! MORE WAYS YOU HELPED TREE HOUSE CATS IN 2014 Tree House is very lucky to have a wide community of neighbors, small businesses, and groups who want to help us raise money, much-needed items, and awareness. We’ve had a year full of fundraisers, outreach events, and donation drives which raised $29,969 combined, as well as donations of cat and dog food for Tree House’s Pet Food Pantry! A very heartfelt appreciation goes out to all of those who took the initiative to help support our programs: Nisei Lounge in Lakeview hosted our Happy Mew Year event in January where we were able to guest bartend (and keep the tips). Geeks Who Drink held a trivia night fundraiser, Quiz for a Cause, for Tree House at Grandview Tavern. Chicago Party Animals hosted three fabulous events for us in 2014: in addition to the Kitten Shower, they hosted a large dog and cat adoption event, Mutts, Meows and Mimosas, Karaoke for a Cause in February, and Dog Days of Summer in July. Thank you very much to Josie Villasenor of CPA for being such a wonderful animal advocate! In March, our friends at Make Yourself at Home Comedy Showcase held a fundraiser for us at The Hidden Shamrock. In April, we teamed up with Marty’s Martini Bar in Andersonville for Meowtini, a benefit for the cats. Avid Tree House supporter, Lauren Boltz, hosted a fun painting night fundraiser at Bottle & Bottega in Lakeview called Paint-a-Kitteh. In May, the band Skull Fogger organized Kittypalooza, a benefit for Tree House at Nitecap featuring Skull Fogger, The Adler Kings, Crusader, and Saucy Boss. Hamburger Mary’s in Andersonville supported us again this year with a wild Hambingo night. Trader Todd’s donated their beer tent to us during Belmont Music Festival – we had a blast volunteering at that one! Thank you to owners and long-time Tree House supporters, Virginia Carstarphen and Todd Hyatt! When two special needs kitties needed eye surgery, Tree House supporter Paula Griesman coordinated Cause for Paws Fundraiser in Barrington, IL, hosted by Millrose Restaurant and Banquets. In June, Motiv Training Gym hosted a Benefit Bootcamp where Tree House supporters got fit for felines, and our friends at The Playground Theater invited us to come out as the special guest at their late night style talk show. In August, Tree House was lucky enough to receive an IKEA makeover of Tree House Headquarter’s lobby as well as new chairs and storage for our cat colony rooms! Several Tree House supporters volunteered to help with the transformation. In October, Boystown bar, The Closet, held their Halloween party, Scaryoke, an annual tradition to benefit Tree House. We also celebrated the much anticipated release of Community Cats - A Journey into the World of Feral Cats (featuring many Tree House Community Cats Program staffers and caretakers) by Tree House Feral Cat Colony Caretaker Anne Beall, PhD, at Ten Cat Tavern. We participated in the release of Diane Lovejoy’s book Cat Lady Chic at Women and Children First Bookstore, where Tree House’s Jenny Schleuter and the author led a discussion on the stereotype of the “crazy cat lady.” Tree House supporter Rachel Martindale donated one night’s ticket sales of her play, A Christmas Carol (Abridged) at The Dream Theatre Company. We brought an adoptable cat who made Scrooge fall in love! A big thank you to our Team Tree House Members who, through various activities including birthdays, bake sales, life milestones, a variety of creative events, personal fundraising, road races, and more, raised greater than $15,000! Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP, and Mercer Global both donated to our cats for their Charity Jeans Day. Several individuals raised money for their birthdays, including Adelina Brown, Rachel Gately, Simon O’Rourke, and Tree House staffer, Liz Houtz (who also created a personal fundraiser to support a rescue effort). Chloe Fisher raised money for her Bat Mitzvah. Several individuals and organizations had creative ways to raise money as well as hold personal fundraisers: Tree House junior volunteer, Abbie Alonzo, had an aluminum can drive; thank you to George Black, Lauren Boltz, Carol Cadaver, Gwen Cooper, Elena Demo, Robin Diane, Rudy’s Roundup, Sacred Heart Schools, and Aileen Schloerb. And to Mike Mutolo for raising funds in memory of his beloved cat, Hecate. A special thanks to our Bank of America Chicago Marathon Race Team, Alaine Arnott, Kim Bowen (Tree House clinic staffer), Emily Bernstein, Doug Doolittle, Monica Francois, Tracy Luedtke, Rachel Jaris, and Carrie Mathos. Become a Team Tree House Member and raise funds for the cats. Visit our Team Tree House page at: TreeHouseAnimals.org/TeamTreeHouse. A special thanks to all our business partners who place our donation boxes at their counters, Insight Studios, Cat Hospital of Chicago, Guthries Tavern, Pet Supplies Plus, Rad Vintage, Specialty Video, For Dog’s Sake, and Chicago Cat Clinic. If you know anyone who will sponsor a donation box at their business, please let us know. Thank you to Second City for providing volunteers for Internet Cat Video Festival and several other events throughout 2014. Thanks to Kate Benjamin of Hauspanther.com for contributing gift certificates for our Membership Program. We’d also like to show our sincere appreciation to a very special volunteer, Kaia Kennedy, who not only organized several adoption events but also donated hundreds of baked goodies and homemade food for events throughout the year. EDUCATION AND ADOPTION EVENTS Many people joined us at monthly Community Cats Workshops at our Bucktown location and at the Anti-Cruelty Society to learn about TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return), colony management, and other ways to help improve the lives of community cats. In June and July we held Bottle Baby Workshop at Chicago Animal Care and Control. In August, we hosted One Picture Saves a Life rescue animal photography workshop at Tree House Headquarters. Additionally, we partnered with several local businesses to hold outreach and adoption events throughout the area, including MB Financial Bank, Petco Unleashed in Roscoe Village and Andersonville, PetSmart in Niles, Pet Supplies Plus on Foster and Harlem, and Petco on Ashland in Lakeview. Nearly 100 cats found their forever homes thanks to these events. FAIRS AND FESTIVALS Tree House participates in a number of events, fairs, and festivals to help spread the word about the work we do in various Chicagoland neighborhoods. This year we raised over $10,800 from these events. In 2014 we participated in: • Chicagoland Family Pet Expo (thanks to Tails Media for sponsoring our booth) • Green Fest • 100 Ways of Green: Earth Day Event in Maine Park • Belmont Music Fest (thanks to Trader Todd’s for inviting us) • Veggie Pride Parade • Midsommarfest – Andersonville • Vegan Vortex • Annual Chicago Pride Parade • Pet Food Forum • Windy City Pet Expo • Logan Square Farmers’ Market • Wicker Park Fest • Northalsted Market Days • Renegade Craft Fair • Creatures of the Night at the Garfield Park Conservatory • VeganMania • Late Night and Late-er Night Andersonville Visit our events page at TreeHouseAnimals.org/Events for details on this year’s events. A special thank you to our 2014 event sponsors: Animal Ark, Alan T. Prescott, Busy Beaver Buttons, Ceva Animal Health, LLC., Cat Hospital of Chicago, Chicago Architecture Foundation, Chicago’s First Lady, Chicago Party Animals, Feast, Fetch Petcare, Heal Veterinary Hospital, Hinsdale Pet Memorial, Insight Studios, Jameson Loves Danger Pet Shop, Metro Chicago, Petco Foundation, Realtors to the Rescue, and Trader Todd’s. 7 COMMUNITY CATS PROGRAM The Tree House Community Cats Program is the only program of its kind in Chicago and one of the most innovative in the country, combining targeted trap-neuter-return (TNR) with grassroots community outreach to directly reduce the number of cats on the streets. A vital component of our program involves educating people to care for cats in their community and to help others through TNR, bringing us closer to a no-kill Chicago. The Community Cats Program offers a humane trap lending bank, low-cost winter shelters (or free to low-income caretakers), access to our Pet Food Pantry, “Helping Community Cats” workshops at two locations, voice mail and email counseling hotlines, and need-based trapping assistance. Key accomplishments in 2014 include: 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 2014 program highlights and accomplishments: SOCIALIZATION PROGRAM Given we focus on stray cats who are sick, injured, or have been abandoned or abused, many of the cats we rescue have faced difficult challenges in their lives. Coming to a shelter environment, especially when a cat is in pain, can be a very frightening experience. As soon as a cat enters our shelter, we begin the process of socializing these frightened animals by providing them with extra time and a lot of gentle care. In some cases, we place cats directly into foster homes so that they can receive one-on-one attention in a quiet home environment. We carefully observe all of our resident cats and place a pink sticker with the label “Extra Love” next to the profiles of cats that need extra attention to help them gain confidence. Our staff and volunteers assist these cats by using play therapy, petting, and special treats. We’ve seen a great deal of success with this program and some true turnarounds in cats that more traditional shelters may label as hopeless or unadoptable. It is heartwarming to see many of these cats find forever homes. BEHAVIOR COUNSELING In 2014, we continued to expand our program. In addition to increasing the number of counselors, we added training from the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) 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 and handle calls from all over the U.S. In 2014, we performed approximately 2,000 consultations. We offer behavior counseling to help cats stay in their homes and avoid relinquishments due to behavioral issues, most of which are resolvable. 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 version of our guide (suggested donation $5), contact (773) 784-5488 ext. 0 or Info@TreeHouseAnimals.org. 8 • Over 1,500 feral cats TNR’ed • 122 cats relocated through our Cats at Work Program • Over 500 insulated winter shelters built and distributed • 486 friendly cats and kittens rescued from the streets • 334 cats admitted to one of our adoption centers • 113 cats found forever homes through off-site adoption • 43 kittens adopted through our partnership program with the Anti-Cruelty Society • 58 cats and kittens remain in foster care In 2014, the Community Cats Team added 60 new foster families. We are also grateful for the support from our Community Cats pet store partners, Pet Supplies Plus (Lincoln & Grace), Unleashed by PetCo (Roscoe Village), PetSmart (Belmont/Harlem) and PetSmart (Niles) who hosted many adoption events and donated much-needed pet food to our Pet Food Pantry. Through our adoption partnership with the Lakeview PetCo (3118 N. Ashand), we adopted out 19 cats! You can now visit adoptable Tree House cats at the store every day! In compliance with the 2007 Cook County Managed Care of Feral Cats ordinance, Tree House is proud to sponsor more than 500 registered feral cat colony caretakers who actively practice TNR and voluntarily care for nearly 3,000 community cats! Tree House was thrilled to receive a second grant from PetSmart Charities in 2013 to spay/neuter 2,000 cats in two years in an expanded territory focused primarily on the underserved communities of Lawndale and Garfield Park. Tree House has been able to provide spay/neuter surgery, vaccines, and micro-chips for 1,676 cats at no cost to their caregivers - 12% ahead of our target! The Community Cats Program has not only enabled us to save thousands of cats and kittens from the streets and prevent the births of countless more, it has helped us more than triple our average annual adoption rate over the last decade. For information, contact (773) 784-5488 ext. 234 or 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 2014, we transferred 1,333 cats from CACC (plus 4 dogs and 3 gerbils). Of that total, 42 feral cats were relocated to managed cat colonies, nearly 400 (and counting) were adopted, 150 are in foster homes, and the rest went to partner agencies for adoption. There are a variety of ways to help us rescue CACC cats. For more information contact (773) 784-5488 ext. 0 or Transfers@TreeHouseAnimals.org. 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. We wanted to find a better way and developed the Kitten on Deck Program to help save orphaned bottle-baby kittens and end their needless euthanasia. We transferred at-risk, unweaned kittens, who arrived at CACC without their mothers, out of CACC. Some were fostered by Tree House volunteers and admitted to one of our adoption centers while others went to our Transfer Partners (a network of rescue groups and shelters that we screen and approve for the program). Tree House helped CACC with “Kitten Kits” and hosted bottle-baby workshops. This new program enabled us to help save the lives of hundreds more kittens last year. LOW-COST SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM This is the program with perhaps the most impact on our mission to keep homeless cats and dogs out of shelters and make Chicago a no-kill city. In 2014, we provided free or low-cost spay/neuter packages at our BDVM Mac Lean Spay/Neuter Clinic for nearly 4,000 cats. Since opening our clinic in May of 2009, we have spayed or neutered and vaccinated more than 20,000 cats and dogs, bringing our grand total to more than 30,000 animals since our program started 30 years ago with a humble voucher program. We are proud that each February (Spay/Neuter Month) and October (Feral Cat Month), we are able to offer free or deeply discounted spay or neuter and vaccine services, helping hundreds of animals and the guardians who care for them. You may contact our clinic at (773) 227-5535 or Spay@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 2014, our program grew significantly, and we had more than 500 cats pass through foster homes and more than 100 foster home volunteers. However, we are always in need of more foster parents. For more information, contact Ollie at (773) 784-5488 ext. 228 or 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 empowers individuals to take action to address issues such as companion animal homelessness, overpopulation, neglect, and cruelty. In 2014, we impacted 1,163 individuals. In addition to providing classroom and group presentations on the humane treatment of animals, we launched 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). During the 2014-2015 school year, the CARE Program will impact more than 2,000 Chicago public school students. Entering its nineteenth 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 learn the importance of giving back. For more information about either program, contact Leona at (773) 784-5488 ext. 301 or Leona@TreeHouseAnimals.org. ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY (AAT) PROGRAM For forty-three years, our Animal-Assisted Therapy Program has provided individuals in nursing homes, supportive living centers, women’s shelters, and more, with the opportunity to interact with and enjoy the company of a cat when they aren’t able to have pets themselves. In 2014, our program expanded with the help of a local 1FUR1 Foundation, a non-profit organization helping to expand AAT programs throughout the U.S. With their assistance, we were able to double the number of facilities we served. Last year we visited more than 1,000 residents on a regular basis where the presence of the cats allowed for natural, social interactions to take place between the volunteers and the residents as well. If you know of a facility that could benefit from the healing power of the human-animal bond or are interested in participating, contact Chelsea at (773) 784-5488 ext. 228 or Chelsea@TreeHouseAnimals.org. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Although there are now other pet-loss grief support groups in the Chicagoland area, Tree House was a trailblazer in this effort and has been offering support since 2004. In that time, we have witnessed countless love stories and 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 2014, 78 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 on the first Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m. 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 2014, we distributed approximately 77,000 pounds of cat and dog food to our clients. Our Pantry regularly serves more than 150 clients and close to 30 colony caretakers with monthly food and supplies. This amazing amount of community outreach is only possible with support from our partnering organizations including the Addison Street Target, PetSmart, Petco, Pet Supplies Plus, Merrick, and Ainsworth Pet Nutrition (Rachel Ray Nutrish). We also rely 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, please contact (773) 784-5488 ext. 0 or Info@TreeHouseAnimals.org. OUR VOLUNTEERS We can’t thank our volunteers enough for their hard work and unending support to Tree House. It is because of all of our volunteers that we are able to do the work we do. In 2014, we had more than 500 active volunteers who donated more than 40,000 hours of their time to help our cause. To learn more, contact (773) 784-5488 ext. 228 or email Volunteer@TreeHouseAnimals.org. 9 CLINIC BDVM MAC LEAN SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC AND WELLNESS CENTER SERVING THOUSANDS OF CATS AND DOGS EACH YEAR Spay/neuter services have been an essential part of Tree House’s mission throughout our 43-year history. Our BDVM Mac Lean Spay/Neuter and Wellness Clinic advanced that mission in 2014 by performing nearly 4,000 spay/neuter surgeries. Since opening in 2009, our clinic has performed more than 20,000 surgeries, totaling more than 30,000 free and low-cost spay/neuter surgeries since our founding. Yet we offer much more than humane sterilization. Each cat or dog who comes through our doors receives personalized care including a thorough health examination, vaccinations, and treatment of minor conditions. When an animal has health needs our clinic cannot address, our trained staff is on hand to discuss them with the animal’s guardian or caretaker. Because we believe every life is valuable, we treat all of our patients — cat or dog, stray, feral, or indoor companion — with equal care and consideration. SPAY/NEUTER MONTH In February, 2014, 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. We performed 63 surgeries during World Spay Day (a record for single-day surgeries) and 372 surgeries in the month of February! COMMUNITY CATS 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 (un-socialized to people), some are abandoned pets who can be re-socialized to humans in a relatively short 10 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 street. Tree House offers TNR packages at a price of $33 (including microchip) — much less than it costs us to sterilize, vaccinate, and treat these cats for parasites. We offer these services for free in our targeted areas (referenced below). In many instances, we are able to further reduce that price for large projects or to assist people who want to help but could not otherwise afford to spay and neuter an entire colony. In fact, approximately half of our TNR packages are provided at no charge. We would not be able to offer this vital service without the generous support of our Spay/Neuter Fund. TARGETED TNR PROJECT CONTINUES TO EXPAND 2014 marked the second year into a two-year targeted spay/neuter grant Tree House received from PetSmart Charities to fund TNR packages for 2,000 cats. This exciting grant renewal allowed us to continue to expand our target area from Logan Square and Humboldt Park to also include the underserved neighborhoods of Garfield Park, North Lawndale, and Little Village. With the growth of this project, we now have more than 85 volunteers and more than 800 cats in managed colonies in the four zip codes we currently serve (60651, 60647, 60623, and 60624). Our Targeted TNR Project is making a difference in communities with the greatest need. In fact, one of our targeted zip codes was selected because it had the highest number of cat relinquishments and stray nuisance calls, as reported by Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC), of any zip code north of Roosevelt Road in Chicago (our main service area). In addition, in 2013 42% of residents in 60623 and 60624 lived below the poverty line. These communities truly have the most need and the least support. We are able to provide urgently needed assistance to residents of these communities who otherwise would not have the opportunity to help these cats. We are also helping the cats in these neighborhoods who face incredible challenges, educating individuals on the plight of stray cats, controlling the population within feral colonies, and rescuing friendly stray cats who are in need of loving homes. WELLNESS CLINIC We also open our doors every Monday to offer low-cost wellness exams, vaccinations, microchipping, de-worming, diagnostics, and other services to both cats and dogs. Because we offer basic veterinary care at a fraction of the price a private veterinarian would charge, our Wellness Clinic provides services to people who may not otherwise be able to afford this care for their pets. JESSE’S STORY Jesse’s caretaker, Heather Zimmerman, is an active volunteer with several rescue groups. She came to one of Tree House’s feral cat shelter building events not only to help build warm winter shelters but also in hopes of meeting fellow TNR advocates and learning how she could better help the cats in her community. Jesse, and more than ten other cats, had been taking refuge in an abandoned grocery store on her Bronzeville block. The building was unsafe with gaping holes in the roof, broken glass throughout, torn insulation, and falling duct work. Concerned for them, Heather set up a shelter in her yard, complete with a heat lamp, and Jesse moved right in. Because he startled easily, Heather suspected he was deaf. She also wondered if he was vision impaired. She had called many organizations but couldn’t find anyone to take him. Luckily, the Tree House Community Cats team was able to help. Upon examination at our clinic, we discovered that Jesse’s ears were filled with debris. The situation was so severe that the debris had settled into his ear canals, causing them to swell so JESSE TRYING TO STAY WARM OUTSIDE, UNDER A HEAT LAMP significantly that his hearing had been impaired. Thankfully, we were able to clear his ear canals, and his hearing returned to normal. While he appeared to have some issues with his eyesight, it didn’t seem to slow him down. At the time Jesse was healing, Bryna Dodds, who had recently lost her senior cat, was ready to provide a home to a single adult cat, preferably an easy-going male. Another cat she had seen online had been adopted, but Community Cats Program Manager, Liz, thought that Jesse would be a great fit and arranged a meeting. It was love at first sight. Bryna shared, “I was expecting Jesse (whom we renamed Oblio after a movie I liked as a kid) to take a while to get comfortable and warm up to me and a new place, but it took all of five hours before he was in my lap. He is such a sweetheart. We’re so happy to have him. We moved from Chicago to Oregon in July, and even though the trip took seven days and five different hotel rooms, he was completely relaxed through the whole process.” At Tree House, we are proud to offer more than just spay/neuter and vaccinations. Every cat and dog treated at our clinic is special, and they often come in for a spay/neuter package with other health issues present. We provide necessary treatment for animals who, without our care, might not have a second chance to heal and thrive. Jesse is just one example of the thousands of cats whom we help each year. JESSE WARM AND COZY IN HIS NEW HOME THANK YOU Thank you to everyone who generously donated to Tree House. It is thanks to your kind support that 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 RESCUE THOUSANDS! 12 $25,000+ • Carol Fletcher • Denise Gaeta (Bequest) • Arlene Hayes (Bequest) • James Kosing (Bequest) • David Lerner • Sabrina Mac Lean • Mary Ann Mahoney • Ted Meyers • Helen Nowicki (Bequest) • PetSmart Charities • Marion Schmidt (Bequest) • Edward and Mary Steinhauser (Bequest) • Rosemary Ward (Bequest) $10,000-24,999 Charlotte Anderson (Bequest) • Sandra Atlas Bass • James and Kara Brittingham • Cat Hospital of Chicago • Colleen Currigan • Mary Gormley • Wendy Gruen and Paul Turner • HTH Inc., Insight Studios (Bob Jones) • Powell Foundation (Marita Powell and Michael Miller) • Phillip Raskin • Glenn and Rachel Rippie • John and Barb Robinson • Ronald and Sharon Rogowski • $5,000-9,999 Mike Amdur (The Human Fund) • Lori Arp • Bernice Barbour Foundation, Inc. • Joan Boyle • Toni Chan and Alice Tse (Landmark & Associates) • Coastal Community Foundation (The Stephen Colbert American Dream Fund) • Christine and James Collins • Community Shares of Illinois • Herbert and Lee Davidson • Nancy Karen • Robert and Ursula Kewer • Michelle Lewis • Steve Lobacz • Doretta and Robert Marwin • Ronald and Linda Mason • Trudy Offenbacher and Thomas Schultz • Pepsico Foundation • Mike and Frances Perlman • PETCO Foundation • Alan T. 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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. Bone Daddy Hypatia Piquare Calico Kitten Jean Luc Poppins Captain Stephan Peacock John Singer Sam Chicken Little Kool Aid Satori Churchill, Earl of Niles L’Shanah Tovah Stallion Daikon Leda Stardust Kermit Delaware Maron Viktor Krum Duff Merry Vitners Elizabeth Blackwell Mr. Humphries Wes Stetson Gauley Neopolitan Mouse Zenobia Hartleys Orphan MEMBERS A very special thank you to our Tree House members. Members are a vital part of helping fund the day-to-day operations of our shelter to provide our residents with the comfort and care they deserve. 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Zielke • Carla Zimmer • Nina Zurawel • • • • 21 MEMBER PHOTOS 22 Melissa Acevedo Tigger Barb Beatty Simon Veronica Beluzzari Billie Sandy & Howard Binder Freebie John & Diane Blackmon Timothy & Katy Erik Bluethner James Marguerite Boone The Dude & Orangina Kelly Brunick Beaucastel Pamela Cardenas Sancho Mary Carlson Jack Toni Chan Princess Agogo Lisa Chin Athena, Katniss & Percy Julia Chosy Rita Judi Darr Sadie & Simon Kathryn Denton Belly Rubz Kimberly Dunlap-Nagy Squirt Katherine Esposito Kiwi Kenneth Fabiszak Puff Carol Fletcher Alfredo Stephanie Flynn Lilly Stephanie Flynn Willow Gail Gammel Lucia & King Memphis Monica Gormley Alice Miriam Hallbauer Bathsheba David Helt Snogie Cheryl Herr Maggie Heather & Michael Hesiak Buffy & Willow Liz Houtz Addison & Roscoe Frances Hume Mischa Marie Johnson Jack Micki Kacmar Ally Micki Kacmar Lauren Janice Klein Bailey Grace Ko Mac Marie Koko Charlie Marie Koko Finley Marie Koko Little Bit Thomas Koppes Beau Martha Krause Callie Marge Lushniak Ginsu Alicia Martinez Besitos Alicia Martinez Mr. Noodles Alicia Martinez Xochitl & Michell Alexandra Mihalas Vladimir Alexandra Mihalas Clarabelle Byron Minter Rusty Belinda Morgan Murray Janine Morgan Rhapsody Margaret Mullin Ilke Bradley Munson Joan Roxanna Nazari Clara Lia Nelson Mit’ns Susan Noday Chloe Barbara Ormand Donovan & Kareen Christina Pasant Peter Karla Petersen Hank Karla Petersen Rollo Ann Pollack Cupid & Caesar Ann Pollack Bandera Ann Pollack Mr. Wilson Gail Prunyi Misa Fran Pukala Little Girl Dawn Rodgers Julie Sam Rosenthal Harley Ann Russo Loco Bob Schlitz Schnibbies Bette Sherman Picasso Stacey Short Pip Susan Taylor Hydrox Patricia Tucker Velma Barbara Turnbull Argent & Jazz Christine Zielinski Noelle & Joey 23 CATALOG . Community Cats: A Journey into the World of Feral Cats . by Anne E. Beall, Ph.D. $15.95 – Item #2500 Catnip Items Elsa’s Catnip Stogies (shown)..........................................$3.00 – Item #1100 Catnip Shaker Booties......................................................$3.00 – Item #1101 Catnip Fish.......................................................................$4.00 – Item #1102 Kerry Mice (shown).........................................................$5.00 – Item #1103 Kitty Kickers.....................................................................$8.00 – Item #1104 Leona’s Pillows (shown)..................................................$4.00 – Item #1105 Catnip Mats....................................................................$15.00 – Item #1106 Catnip Strawberries..........................................................$4.00 – Item #1107 Catnip Tacos....................................................................$4.00 – Item #1108 Catnip Wedges.................................................................$3.00 – Item $1109 Scratchers Ultimate Scratching Post............................................... $75.00 – Item #2101 Ultimate Post Perch....................................................... $20.00 – Item #2102 Floor Scratcher.............................................................. $30.00 – Item #2103 24 Batting Toys, Wand Toys, and More Bright Felt Mice................................................................ $2.00 – Item #1201 Joe Jingles....................................................................... $3.00 – Item #1202 Sparkle Balls (shown) Small............................................................ 4 for $1.00 – Item #1203 Medium........................................................ 3 for $1.00 – Item #1204 Large............................................................ $1.00 each – Item #1205 Spiral Balls............................................................... $1.00 each – Item #1206 Rainbow Sparkler (shown)............................................... $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 (shown)........................................ $20.00 – Item #1401 Cat Care and Comfort Feliway Electric Diffuser.................................................$30.00 – Item #2207 Electric Diffuser Refill........................................$20.00 – Item #2208 Pheromone 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 Zoom Groom................................................................$10.00 – Item #2402 Ceramic Treat Bowl (choose black or white)............................................... $20.00 – Item #2501 Steel bowls (set of 2).................................................... $4.00 – Item #2502 Ceramic bowls (set of 2)............................................... $6.00 – Item #2503 Wire Grooming Combs (large).................................... $15.00 – Item #2403 Collars (choose: black, blue, green, pink, or purple) (shown)........................................................ $6.00 – Item #2215 Kitty Garden (shown).................................................... $5.00 – Item #2211 Peat and Seed Grass Pack..............................................$5.00 – Item #2212 Kitty Afghan....................................................................$7.00 – Item #2202 Litter Scooper (choose Blue or Green)............................$7.00 – Item #2204 Books & Stationery Cat vs. Cat by Pam Johnson-Bennett............................ $15.00 – Item #3502 Pet Care in the New Century by Amy D. Shojai.....................$16.00 – Item #3505 The Soul of All Living Creatures by Vint Virga, D.V.M.................... $20.00 – Item #3506 Think Like a Cat by Pam Johnson-Bennett.................... $18.00 – Item #3507 Your Cat: Simple New Secrets to a Longer, Stronger Life by Elizabeth M. Hodgkins, D.V.M., Esq.......................... $15.00 – Item #3508 Tree House Greeting Cards (pack of 5)........................... $5.00 – Item #607 Tree House Logo Note Cards (pack of 12)................... $10.00 – Item #608 Apparel & Tree House Gear I “Heart” Tree House Cats Wristband.............................. $2.00 – Item #6104 TH Logo Hooded Sweatshirts in Indigo Blue...................... $35.00 – Item #641 . Unisex. Sizes S, M, L, XL Stray Pride Tees and Tanks Unisex Tees. Sizes S, M, L, XL.......................... $20.00 – Item #635T Women’s Tanks. Sizes S, M, L, XL....................$25.00 – Item #635K **Tree House Logo Tees by American Apparel ..........................$20.00 each Men’s Sizes: S, M, L, XL Cranberry................................................................... Item #626 Black........................................................................... Item #627 Navy........................................................................... Item #628 Women’s Sizes: S, M, L, XL Lavender.................................................................... Item #631 Olive........................................................................... Item #632 Teal............................................................................. Item #633 **We are no longer ordering American Apparel t-shirts and have limited sizing. We will have new logo t-shirts in stock by December 1st. Please check our website for new styles. 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U.S. POSTAGE PAID CHICAGO, IL PERMIT #240 SHELTER STATISTICS 2013 2014 Total Intake*..............................................................................................................................3,059 ..................................................3,729 Cats Adopted From Our Adoption Centers.................................................................................... 778 .......................................................847 Off-Site Adoptions**.................................................................................................................... 160 .......................................................501 Feral Cats Relocated Via CCP Cats at Work................................................................................. N/A .......................................................122 Cats TNRed by Community Cats Team......................................................................................... N/A ....................................................1,500 Legal Transfer to Other Partner Agencies.................................................................................... N/A .......................................................739 Total Placements......................................................................................................................... 938 .....................................................1470 Kittens Adopted***....................................................................................................................... 366 .......................................................443 Cats With Medical Conditions Adopted (Not Including FIV+)***.................................................. 120 .......................................................144 Senior Cats (10 Years Or Older) Adopted***................................................................................. 29 .........................................................24 Shy/Semi-Feral Cats Adopted***................................................................................................... 70 .........................................................71 FIV+ Cats Adopted***.................................................................................................................... 30 .........................................................32 Felv+ Cats Adopted Off Site Via Community Cats............................................................................ 1 .......................................................... 2 Pounds Of Food Distributed From Pet Food Pantry..................................................................76,500 .................................................. 77,000 Pounds Of Dry Food Used In The Shelters................................................................................14,000 ................................................. 20,000 Cans Of Wet Food Used In The Shelters...................................................................................22,250 .................................................. 74,000 Pounds Of Litter Used............................................................................................................175,000 ................................................ 120,000 Active Volunteers......................................................................................................................... 400 .......................................................532 Volunteer Hours Served...........................................................................................................28,000 .................................................. 39,074 Note: *Total includes cats transferred from Chicago Animal Care and Control to other rescue groups via our Transfer Partner Program and cats TNRed by our Community Cats Program. **2014 total includes cats adopted off site via our CACC Transfer Program in addition to our Community Cats Program. ***These numbers only reflect cats/ kittens adopted from our Shelter Adoption Centers.