Lovin' Life Rescue

05/17/2023

UPDATE: VERA (the pup) HAS BEEN FOUND!!
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Someone saw one of our flyers in the morning and later in the day saw Vera! She was in a children's school playground not far from where she got out. An employee called, and she with a few others were able to stay with Vera and keep eyes on her to make sure she didn't run off until we got there.

THANK YOU SO MUCH to everyone who helped, Shared, and sent positive thoughts. Thank you to Suzanne Day, her Foster Mom, for printing and posting the flyers I created. And a HUGE THANK YOU to Danielle Kruse for being in the area to go get her! 💕💜💕

When Danielle told me in the morning that she could help, I had no idea that she canceled her appts for the DAY to drive & walk around the neighborhood! She had just picked up her own dogs (maybe Vera would be curious and less nervous with a small dog present) and a friend, and she was on her way back to search the area again when I received the call Vera was found. No one else was available at that time. Who knows what would have happened had Danielle not been right there 10 mins away to scoop her up. ❤️❤️❤️

Yes, it certainly takes a Community!
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Most people do not realize what goes on behind the scenes and how involved it can be to ensure all the necessary, time-sensitive steps are taken to initiate searches for lost furry family members.

You need to create the flyers, notify the microchip company, physically post the flyers all over the neighborhood, create the online alerts with Lost Pet Recovery organizations, and post on Social Media.

(Not to mention deal with disgusting, scum of the Earth losers who text that they found Vera but want money to prove you are the owner 🤬)

We were so lucky to have had several Volunteers and Supporters taking time out of their busy schedules to drive & walk around the neighborhood looking for Vera.

I believe everyone's hard work and love contributed to finding Vera. And I am grateful beyond words to every single person who helped. ❤️🙏❤️

05/16/2023

PLEASE HELP!

PLEASE SHARE ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS!

PLEASE HELP SEARCH IF POSSIBLE!

Our absolutely precious little Vera slipped under the gate of her Foster Mom's backyard. She is supposed to go to her Forever Family tomorrow! 💔

Vera is a "puppy mill dog" and is still very skittish. We have been working with her for the past few months and she has made such beautiful progress! From not wanting to come out of her crate to peeking around a corner into a room and running back to her crate to sitting on a lap - tentatively at first but then you actually feel her darling little body relax into you. UGH! Her sweet baby-steps-of-progress have been so celebrated. We are incredibly distraught over this!

Vera was last seen at 3224 Sacramemto Avenue (Sacramemto & School - Avondale Neighborhood) in Chicago on Tuesday, 16 May-23 at 840a.

We are posting flyers and driving/walking around the neighborhood and expanding the search.

Please TEXT or CALL the posted numbers if you see her.

Do not chase her. She will run.

If you can help look for her, bring soft snacks (deli meat).

Again, PLEASE Share Far & Wide!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!

P.S. Our 15yo website is currently down, but we are working on its replacement.

11/08/2022

Look at this cutie pie! Marty is just a doll and the sweetest snuggler! 💕❤️💕

Do you know why Marty is smiling...?

Because he knows how irresistible he is,
he knows his Foster Dad's leg is asleep,
he knows his Foster Dad is dying to get up,
BUT
he also knows his Foster Dad is looking at his sweet, little angelic face and doesn't want to disturb him even though he knows the agony he will be in when Marty finally moves and allows him to crawl up from that position and proceed to limp for 30 minutes until he walks it off. 😇

Anyone else been there?!? 😆

http://lovinliferescue.org/adoption/application.php

11/07/2022

MEET APOLLO HELIOS!

Isn't he handsome?!? Apollo is a 5-year-old, male, 11 lb, DSH orange tabby. He is an absolute LOVE and cannot wait to find his Forever Family!

Apollo Helios loves head scratches and will boop you into oblivion to get more of them! 😊 And he purrs like a jet engine! Apollo loves to be near his Foster Moms and is a wonderful companion. He practices kung fu fighting on his soft mice and kicker toys, and he knows the rejuvenating benefits of taking a much-needed nap in a sunny spot. Ahhhh!

Apollo was dumped at a home in a rural community last October. The woman cares for feral kitties and has shelters for them in her yard, but she said he would never go inside. Apollo was very sweet and friendly, but she could not bring him inside because he was not neutered and she had two female kitties that are not spayed.

One day, freezing rain was pouring down and she looked outside her window. There he sat. In the middle of her front yard. In the rain. Staring at the house. She felt so bad for him that she ran outside and brought him in. Unfortunately, she did not have anywhere to keep him separated from her cats, so the majority of the time he was in a cage in her basement - for almost a year! ☹️ She did the best she could and reached out to Rescues for help, but everyone is full. Recently, one of her co-workers was trying to convince her to give Apollo to him, and he would drop him off at a farm! One of our Fosters who lives in that area found out about him. When we heard his story, it melted our hearts, and specifically the hearts of a wonderful couple who Fosters for us. They usually take on short-term / emergencies, but they were so moved by Apollo's story that they committed to fostering him for as long as it takes to find his Forever Family! So, we took this orange lump of love in and started him on his journey to health and safety - never to be abandoned again.❤️

Apollo now looks amazing! TLC, nutritious food, and the secure feeling of safety does wonders! When we got him, his fur was drab, he was covered in fleas, he was depressed, had a minimal appetite - he looked like he was giving up on life. NOW, he has bright eyes and a bright coat, is playful and super happy, and is absolutely LOVIN' LIFE! 😁

Fill out our application today to make this wonderful, gorgeous, round-headed boy your best friend and snuggle up for the winter!

http://lovinliferescue.org/adoption/application.php

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11/06/2022

Lazy Sunday with little Marty!
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http://lovinliferescue.org/adoption/application.php

11/05/2022

Gobber & Stoick's "Cat Philosophy 101"...

Who needs a cat bed when you can have a BOX! 😁

http://lovinliferescue.org/adoption/application.php

11/05/2022

11/04/2022

Akira loves her toys SO much, she decided to join them in the toy basket. 😁

This gorgeous girl needs a kitty companion to play with and is looking for a Forever Family who has a playful cat that would love a furry friend.

Put your application in today for sweet and sassy Akira. She is a doll! 💕🙂💕

http://lovinliferescue.org/adoption/application.php

11/03/2022

ADOPT DIXIE CUP!

She is the SWEETEST, most precious little girl in the world!! Dixie is about 3 years old, 11 lbs, is possibly a Corgi mix (just a guess) and is just a LOVE! She is easy on a leash, snuggly (sleeps under the covers for a bit until she gets hot 😁), great with other dogs, and very submissive. We believe she was used as a breeder dog OR whoever had her was incredibly careless because there is evidence that she has had multiple litters, and we also feel she was abused in some way. Raised voices make her very sad and she goes belly up. Breaks! Your! Heart! 💔

Just look at that little baby-cow face with her little underbite and those ears! She is super fun, LOVES squeaky toys, LOVES walks, LOVES treats, and LOVES snuggling. Dixie is a big kisser, so be prepared! 😄

This little girl does have some initial separation anxiety and can be a barker, so she needs a home with another dog and must live in a single-family home (no apartments, townhouses, etc.). Once she is used to her new environment, she is fine and will randomly bark at the squirrels outside trying to supervise where they bury their nuts in her yard.

Put in your application for this Little Angel today!

http://lovinliferescue.org/adoption/application.php

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11/03/2022

The BEST of EVERYTHING!

That's what you get when you adopt Gobber & Stoick! They are best friends, they'll be YOUR best friends, the best snugglers, the best players, the best most-amazing tabby markings, the best "chill" kitties, the best love-givers, the best movie companions... what the heck more could you want?!? 🥰

Fill out our application to adopt the BEST KITTIES IN THE WORLD! 😊😎😊

http://lovinliferescue.org/adoption/application.php

(They are the sweetest! Look at that gorgeous marble pattern on Stoick and Saturn's rings all around Gobber!)

11/03/2022

Mabel seems to think she’s entitled to a 2nd lunch… every day. (she makes up for the yelling with lots of cuddles). 💕😊💕

10/01/2022

Helios (💗 adopted in 2008 💗) says this is the best way to clean your dog's ears...!

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09/28/2022

Ups and downs, right? Happy and sad. Good and bad. Well, I am trying to shed light on the amazing work of Lovin' Life Rescue, so we can grow and save more lives...

This video is for little Carina 💔

Thank you for supporting Lovin' Life Rescue! 💕❤️💕

09/23/2022

Hi Everyone! Great news...

James Bond is doing amazing and has improved tremendously with his FIP treatment!!

He now weighs over 8 lbs! YAY! 💕❤️💕

But, he needs a little more help... 🙏

The more weight he gains, the more expensive the medication. He needs your help (and friends and family)! Can you send a donation, please? ANY amount will make a difference! 💗

We are VERY grateful for your support in any capacity, so if you feel you cannot donate at this time, please Share.

We are SO CLOSE! Sweet James Bond needs $950! That's IT!
He has had such a long journey and is almost there...

THANK YOU SOOOOOOOO MUCH!!! James is here with us today - a Survivor - because of your love and support. 💕❤️💕

Donate here...
Venmo: -Life-Rescue
PayPal.me:

09/18/2022

Meet NALA! This beauty is ~3-years-old, a brown tabby DSH, is a "sweet petite" weighing ~5 lbs, and has the most stunning green eyes.

Nala is sweet and has a quirky personality that is just so endearing. She loves to be "belly up" and her Foster Mom always finds her in the cutest positions. Nala likes to be petted, but is not the proverbial Lap Cat. She loves companionship and will stay near her Foster Mom no matter what room she is in. Nala makes a great Administrative Assistant and can type 10wpm (as she hangs out with you while you work and "helps"). 😊

She will lift your mood and bring you so much happiness. ❤️

Put in your application for Nala today and bring home your new BFF!

http://lovinliferescue.org/adoption/application.php

09/17/2022

SHE'S HERE! Little Millicent just arrived on a transport from KY. ❤️

Some Rescue's say how lucky the dogs and cats are when they get newbies. Lovin' Life Rescue feels that WE are the lucky ones to be blessed with such precious lives. We cannot imagine what has happened to them and the painful experiences they have had. It is our privilege to be part of their NEW lives and make sure their journeys to their Forever Families are full of love and happiness with medical/behavioral resources at their paw-tips.

Millie says, "Thank you so much for supporting Lovin' Life Rescue"!
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09/17/2022

Our first video! Meeting a transport, getting a Newbie, and wanted to share. 💕❤️💕

I was a bit nervous, so feel free to make a $5 donation (or any amount) for every time I said the word "wonderful"... 😁 It will go directly into our Medical Care fund.

Venmo handle: -Life-Rescue. (use 1200 if asked for digits)

Thank you for your support!

09/15/2022

Meet the OKTOBERFEST IN JULY Litter!

These little darlings are from a Colony on Auburn Street in Rockford. There are multiple, wonderful caretakers who feed them a couple of times a day (shout out to Jamie, Zoe, Shannon, and Tracy ❤️). It is a rather large Colony with feral cats just walking around.

Suddenly (no real surprise...), kittens were popping out left & right making their debut! You would think 5-week-old kittens would be easy to catch, but these cuties are slippery little stinkers! There is a small wooded area with thick bushes and they would dart right into those bushes juuuust out of reach and turn back to look at us. 😊

Lovin' Life Rescue is taking as many kittens and potentially friendly kitties as possible to get them socialized and adoptable. Also, we are collaborating with an AMAZING TNR organization called Hello Gordo that is helping to get these Colony kitties spayed/neutered.

We caught this little Group of Yummies in July (on DIFFERENT days!). They are now fully vetted, almost 4 months old, super sweet & playful, and ready for their Forever Families!

Put in your application TODAY! 💕🙂💕

http://lovinliferescue.org/adoption/application.php

P.S. Doesn't Liebchen look like a "Yeti" in this picture?!? 😄

09/06/2022

Meet MANDALAY BAY & VDARA! These stunning showgirls are ~ 4-month-old, black and white DSH Tuxedos. They are part of the Vegas, Baby! Litter (along with Bellagio and Venetian).

Mandalay Bay and Vdara are super sweet, playful, and snuggly. They are a bonded pair and must be adopted together. This darling duo will bring you endless joy and make wonderful companions.

Put in your application today to see if Lady Luck is in your favor to be their Forever Family!

http://lovinliferescue.org/adoption/application.php

09/05/2022

When your Foster "big" brother has your back - literally! 😁

Meet MAIA! This beautiful 1-1/2yo is a white and black, 48 lb, female (spayed) Pointer mix (just a guess...). She is awesome! Maia is sweet, friendly, playful, and snuggly. She is good an a leash and with other dogs. Her Foster brother is a cutie-pie Basset hound mix who was adopted from Lovin' Life Rescue two years ago. Maia also has a sweet Coonhound Foster sister. Her ideal home would be a family who has another dog since she is used to canine companionship.

Maia will make a wonderful new best friend, so put in your application TODAY!

http://lovinliferescue.org/adoption/application.php

09/03/2022

On Tuesday afternoon, we received word that a 4-month-old kitten we were interested in at an Open Access Shelter was in trouble!

Another kitten in the room our little cutie was in tested positive for panleukopenia. Since she was in that same room, she was considered exposed and suddenly had a 7p deadline!

That meant if no one pulled her before 7p, she would be euthanized. 😢😢😢

We had to do a bit of scrambling to find an emergency Foster Home that had ISO space and could care for her because she had a URI, and then find emergency transport for her, as well.

Our amazing Lovin' Life Rescue Volunteers jumped into action and we saved this precious little orange girl in the nick of time! 💕❤️💕

Our little newbie, Rooney, is soooooooo sweet! She comes out for love and snuggles all the time. Just a precious little doll! 💕🥰💕

Even though she is incredibly congested, Rooney's spirits are up, she is eating like a champ, and she is taking her meds in the fiestiest way possible. 😁 And, she does not seem to mind the nebulizer treatments.

Rooney wanted to thank all the Lovin' Life Rescue Fabulous Feline Fosters for opening their hearts & homes to kittens/cats like her on Death Row and said to have a GREAT weekend!

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02/09/2022

Hi Everyone,

It has been quite a while since we have used Social Media for which there are a few reasons. Lovin’ Life Rescue is a foster-based organization and we are currently smaller than we have been in the past. Four and a half years ago, my sweet Mum accidentally got locked out of her house in the wee hours. She thought one of her cats had gotten out, and when she went to look, the door locked behind her. Thankfully, she had wonderful neighbors! She had already been showing signs of early-onset Alzheimer’s, but this incident, though an accident, was no joke. I literally broke my lease, packed up my stuff, and moved in with her within a week. Goodbye Chicago and my life of 25 years!

I became her 24/7 caregiver for almost 2 years. During that time, it was difficult to run Lovin’ Life from a distance (almost 2 hours away), as I was always very “hands-on” in the city. So, I had to bring Lovin’ Life Rescue down to a very small size. My “Midnight Elf’s” condition progressed and became too much for me to help her on my own, so I found a lovely, Alzheimer’s-specific facility for her. After a very short time of personal care, it was time to focus on Lovin’ Life Rescue. We had great plans! Our very first dog building! Then… Wham! COVID! Those plans were immediately put on hold. Although Lovin’ Life Rescue is small, we stepped up during Covid when other Rescues stepped back. We were overwhelmed, but we saved a LOT of lives. We are still recovering and still catching up and still exhausted and still short of Volunteers, BUT we are still here! That being said, we are also still small. Even though we have not been present on Social Media, we are still quietly saving lives behind the scenes and still making a difference. Due to Covid and our lack of / need for more Volunteers, fundraising has been extremely minimal, which is why I am stepping out of my comfort zone and posting today…

One of the precious lives that we saved in June is in great need of help. Freya (formerly Tasha at CACC) was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism shortly after we got her. Once she was regulated on medication, she had been doing very well. A few days ago, her Foster Parents noticed that she was breathing heavily. We took her to the ER and it was determined that she has Severe Acute Hypertension. She was stabilized and doing well, but last night her symptoms returned. We took her back to the ER again. They recommend that Freya see a Cardiologist as soon as possible. We have had multiple sick Sweeties lately, so our funds are depleted. FREYA NEEDS YOUR HELP!!

If you can spare anything at all (truly, ANYTHING at all – it will help!), please donate here:

Venmo:
(-Life-Rescue)
**use 1200 if asked for phone digits

PayPal:
https://paypal.me/lovinliferescue?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US

Lovin’ Life Rescue rarely asks for donations, so when we do, it is needed and it is important. Sweet Freya’s condition is TIME-SENSITIVE, so please help this unique, white & orange female kitty! Thank you so very much for your time and your generosity!!

Linda Schifferdecker
Founder

P.S. Please SHARE Freya’s postcard.

07/13/2021

Those aren't spots on my belly... They're FRECKLES! 😁

Sweet Yosemite is one of the kittens in our National Parks litter and is ready for his Forever Family! Please fill out our Cat Application at: http://www.lovinliferescue.org/adoption/application.php.

And please SHARE to help him (and Sequoia & Yellowstone) find a HOME! 💕💕💕

07/07/2021

PLEASE SHARE!!!

Sweet Bosley is part of a bonded pair with his sister, Jill Munroe. She is desperately missing him and we are heart-sick that he is lost! Our poor Baby ran out the front door on Monday, 05 July. We think he was scared of all the fireworks that had been going off all weekend. He currently lives in a rural area, but our paws are crossed that someone will find him! He is only a little over a year old and must be terrified.

Bosley is microchipped!

PLEASE SHARE!!!

06/22/2021

CHICAGO RESCUE DAYS ARE HERE!

29 groups are coming together to collectively reduce our city shelter's animal population! Lovin' Life Rescue is excited to participate again this year! We join other fabulous Rescues to make a difference together and save as many lives as possible during this week.

Please help us by donating below and signing up to Foster a dog, puppy, cat, or kittens (http://www.lovinliferescue.org/adoption/application.php - please answer questions thoroughly as though adopting).

We look forward to having you join our Lifesaving Team to help homeless hearts be Lovin' Life in Forever Families!

DONATE:

https://www.facebook.com/donate/221719986214341/1764305133740993/

P.S. A couple of our past Chicago Rescue Day Sweeties are attached (Eloise, Niles, and Riot)...