Did you know today is National Pet Tricks Day? 👀
Meet Cassius, our superstar kitty who loves to show off his tricks! He’s mastered "sit," "touch," and "spin," but his latest talent is jumping through a hoop! 👏
Clicker training keeps Cassius mentally stimulated while he waits for the right adopter to come find him—it has been 569 days. We love this energetic boy, and we know the right person will adore him! Could you be Cassius' new best friend? We promise he’ll share all his new tricks with you. 😃
🔗 Learn more about Cassius at https://treehouseanimals.org/adopt/adoptable-animals/?id=52022059
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Reading to shelter cats does more than entertain—it enriches their lives! 📚️
Longtime socialization volunteer Marlea regularly reads passages from “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats” to Tree House cats as part of their regular enrichment. The book, written by T.S. Eliot, also happens to be the inspiration for the “Cats” musical. 👯 You could say #TreeHouseCats Korra and Glockenspiel are getting their dose of feline pop culture!
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See how we act when we visit the cat colonies? We’re very demure. 💅 Very mindful.🧠
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Once you pop, the fun don’t stop with Pringles! 🤪
This 4-month-old energetic boy is jumping with excitement at the thought of being adopted, and he can’t wait to show off his play skills with a cat companion in his new home. He loves playtime and is very good at keeping busy—that’s why he’ll do best with a cat who shares his love for leaping over obstacles (or tape!), chasing wand toys, and pouncing on playmates when they least expect it. 🤽🤾
Come visit Pringles and see how much fun life could be! Our adoption hours are 12-6 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday.
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Houndstooth says "hi" while bravely fighting his panleukopenia infection! 💪
Dog owners may know about parvo—a highly contagious, life-threatening virus that can easily be fatal for dogs if left untreated. Feline panleukopenia virus is the cat equivalent of this. Young kittens with weak immune systems like Houndstooth are most vulnerable to the virus. 🦠
Despite our best efforts, Houndstooth’s siblings and mom recently crossed the rainbow bridge while fighting the same infection. But, our team is hopeful for this lone survivor. Houndstooth is getting the supportive care he needs safely in isolation to prevent the spread of the virus to other vulnerable cats. 🚧
As you can see, full personal protective equipment must be worn when interacting with Houndstooth but that doesn’t stop him from enjoying snuggles and playtime. Every day he gets stronger and is one step closer to the adoption floor — feel better soon, Houndstooth! 🥰
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Would these kitties survive if they were in A Quiet Place: Day One? One meow and it’s over. 😱
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TEAM TREE HOUSE presents our Olympic gold medalist: Mama Mia 🏅🤸
Mama Mia has a gold medal in two events: high jump and balance beam! She’s got some serious skills – leaping high to catch her wand toy and mastering the art of balancing on laps and shoulders. 🐟✨
Come to Tree House for walk-in adoptions to meet Mama Mia. Her adoption fee is currently $50 off!
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Microchipping your pets is the best way to increase their chances of returning home should they get lost. The chip, the size of a grain of rice, is placed in between the cat’s shoulders just under the skin. Each chip contains a unique identification number that can be searched within the microchip database. 💻️
When an animal is found and taken to a shelter or veterinary clinic, one of the first things the staff does is scan the animal for a microchip. If they find a microchip, they can quickly find the animal's owner! 🤗
All Tree House cats are microchipped before adoption. If your pet is not microchipped yet, we strongly suggest you do so! Our Veterinary Wellness Center and pop-up vaccine clinics offer microchipping services for people in the community who want to provide an extra level of security for their beloved cats and dogs. 🔐
The bottom line—it’s never too late to microchip your pet! 🔔
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You know how kids are so cute, but then you try to take photo of them, and they’re making all sorts of faces? Kittens are a bit like that too. You’ll just have to trust that our kittens are really cute. 😅
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This sassy girl’s rocking the boat with her head banging—maybe we should put on some music. 🕺🎶 But Gravy Boat here is actually just a “wobbly cat,” meaning she has cerebellar hypoplasia. After many months of physical therapy in her foster home, we’re thrilled to share that Gravy Boat is finally READY FOR ADOPTION! 🔔❗️
Since Gravy Boat is so special, we’re looking for a home with an adopter who has experience with cats with disabilities or someone willing to learn! Her new digs will need to be accessible and accommodating for her funky moves, and she’ll need extra care compared to your typical Tree House cat. We promise though, she’ll be worth it! 🤍
We can’t wait to see where Gravy Boat’s Happy Ending will take her! If you would like to learn more about this kitty who will rock your world, visit https://treehouseanimals.org/adopt/adoptable-animals/?id=54574122
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#TeamMidnight has a lot of members, but we would say the biggest one is devoted volunteer, Sarah. Midnight has seen Sarah weekly ever since he came to Tree House. That amounts to over 100 hours spent together! 💯⌚️
Watch this video to spend time with both Sarah and Midnight as she talks about this special kitty and the things he loves. 📹️💞
Read more about Midnight at https://treehouseanimals.org/adopt/adoptable-animals/?id=37163831
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Hey, can you watch these kittens for us? Thanks. 🤝
The warmer it gets, the more intense kitten season gets! Please help us out by coming in to adopt one or a pair of kittens. 🐱👶 We are open for walk-in adoptions this month so stop by Wednesday through Sunday from 12-4:30 p.m. If you’re just coming to meet our cats, our shelter and adoption floor are open until 6 p.m.
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