Meeow Chicago

18/11/2024

PSA!

📢 How to encourage an outdoor cat to use a shelter...

In most cases, cats will figure out how to use shelters on their own. Here are a few things you can do to attract them if it doesn't seem like your cats are using the shelter:

▪️ Be patient. Some cats need a lot of time to get comfortable with a new shelter.
▪️ Loosely fill the shelter ½ to ¾ full of straw, NOT HAY. Replace the straw every year.
▪️ Remove any door flaps on the shelter. While doorway flaps help keep cold air out and warm air in, they should not be added until after your cats are used to going in and out of the shelter.
▪️ Do not place food in or near the shelter. Cats instinctively avoid sleeping near food as it attracts other cats and wildlife (predators).
▪️ Location is important. Place the shelter where your cats are already hanging out. More feral/less social cats typically want to shelter farther away from humans. The more secluded the shelter, the more likely cats are to use it.
▪️ Place the shelter near natural cover, as opposed to out in the open where your cats may not feel safe. Cats prefer to move along walls, hedges, or other natural barriers and boundaries. Place the shelter under or up against a building, fence, tree, porch, bush, or some type of overhang.
▪️ Place the shelter with the entrance facing away from the wind, rain, and snow.
▪️ Make sure the shelter is on a flat surface. A wobbly shelter could discourage cats from entering.
▪️ It’s possible that your cats have another shelter where they feel safe. They may already have a shed, crawlspace, or some other shelter they prefer.
▪️ When all else fails, try a new location, but only after giving your cats plenty of time to explore and get used to the current location.

(We thank FeralVilla.com for this great advice!)

💛 THANK YOU to the caregivers who have taken the time to build a feral cat shelter. Protection from the elements is critical, especially during the cold months, and your thoughtfulness will no doubt save many lives this winter. 🐾❄️









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17/11/2024

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🚨 CACC Update 🚨

As of this morning, we are caring for 355 animals at Chicago Animal Care and Control. In just the first two weeks of November, 564 animals entered through our doors — 345 of them were dogs.

🐾 Adopt and Make a Difference 🐾

Adoption fees are waived for long-term animals who have been here 30 days or longer. We are open daily from 12 PM to 7 PM, and if you're planning to adopt, please arrive by 5:30 PM to allow enough time to complete paperwork.

📌 Responsible Pet Ownership Tips

✅Microchip your pets and make sure your contact information is up-to-date!

✅Keep a collar and tags with current information on your pets at all times.

✅If your pet is at CACC, please redeem them immediately. Delays mean they’re occupying space needed for another animal in need.

🙏 Thank You

To everyone who continues to choose adoption as their first option: we see you, and we appreciate you. 💙 A heartfelt thank you to our rescue partners and incredible volunteers who stand beside us every single day, working tirelessly during these times which have been overwhelming for many.

Let's work toward responsible pet ownership and help as many pets as possible find loving homes as we all push toward a brighter tomorrow.

📍 Chicago Animal Care and Control
📍 2741 S Western Ave, Chicago
📆 Open daily: 12 PM - 7 PM
⏳ Last adoption entry: 5:30 PM

29/10/2024

Happy National Cat day to all the kitties we care for and the ones we love Feral, client pets…highlighting the group of kitties currently Meeow Chicago looking for their FUREVER homes…. Prayers to all the homeless cats out there at the mercy of humans….Anyone have some spare ❤️ strings to share with a sweet fur all? Reach out to adopt Sheri Berliner Heartland Animal Shelter — PLEASE SHARE!

24/10/2024

Times are tough! Thank you SPAY ILLINOIS for this pawsome program! Please share, help a neighbor or senior transport their pets to keep them healthy and up to date on vaccines! It takes a VILLAGE!

21/08/2024

Just a little anatomy education!!

Cat nails are biologically designed to be sharp, that’s why their nails grow in keratin layers and they’re retractable. :)

Dremel is not the appropriate method of shortening for the anatomy of this type of nail. A dremel is beneficial for nails that grow from under the cuticle bed, like dogs, rabbits, humans.

The amount of time and stress needed for dremelling does not outweigh the limited or temporary benefit of rounded nails. As a professional cat groomer, I would rather use that time and capacity for their tolerance towards the dryer.




11/07/2024

Can anyone spare a loving home?

05/07/2024

GM! Happy 🇺🇸🥳 weekend! Our kitties @ ORD & LP had a party other own! All kitties are well! Currently we are handling our AM duties with a lot of cats in our care… Please be patient with us so we can make sure everyone’s care is handled properly. We will update clients/FB/IG as soon as we are able.. AM care focuses on feeding, medicating, housekeeping & making sure everyone is comfy & PURrrfect for the day. Thanks for understanding…☺️

12/06/2024

If anyone would like to help us help one of our own... It would so be appreciated... Not only helping a cat, but a young cat mother whos having a tough time ...

Hello all. This is a special kind of fundraiser. A fundraiser fo… Meeow Chicago needs your support for Join Meeow Chicago in Helping Jubilee-One of our own...

21/05/2024

Welcome to MEEOW Chicago Weebles! So happy you came to PURR & MEEOW with us!
All you need is love and a cat.

16/05/2024

Let’s jump in on CFA’s Featured Breed! Hands up & Pjotos or you have a CPSH!!!

Featured Breed | The Colorpoint Shorthair

The Colorpoint Shorthair is elegant and refined, with a long, hard body, fine boning, and wedge-shaped head with large, flaring ears. Their almond-shaped eyes are deep vivid blue, slanted towards the nose, in harmony with the shape of the wedge head and the placement of the ears. A blindfolded person holding both a good Siamese and a good Colorpoint should not be able to tell the difference.

Colorpoint Shorthairs are an affectionate breed, devoted and loyal to their people. Sensitive to their owner’s moods, Colorpoints are more than happy to sit at your side or on your lap and purr words of encouragement on a bad day. Colorpoints, like the Siamese, are talkative and want to discuss their day with anyone who will listen.

Learn more about the Colorpoint Shorthair at https://cfa.org/colorpoint-shorthair/

26/04/2024

Jennifer Garner you need MEEOW CHICAGO! 🤣🙏🤣🙏

26/04/2024

And people wonder why mobile grooming is the BEST!!! Book your appointments now! 🤣🤣🤣🙏🙏🙏🤣🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

23/04/2024

PLEASE DONT CUT OUT MATS! 🙏