Chicago Cat Rescue

Chicago Cat Rescue CCR is a foster based, all volunteer, licensed rescue. Check out our website, www.chicagocatrescue.org!

We've been helping cats in need through rescue, adoption and education, and empowering our community to do the same, since 2006.

Get your CCR GearšŸ‘•šŸŽ½Want to show off your love for cats and support rescue? Weā€™ve got you coveredā€”literally.We've got t-s...
02/11/2025

Get your CCR GearšŸ‘•šŸŽ½

Want to show off your love for cats and support rescue? Weā€™ve got you coveredā€”literally.

We've got t-shirts, tanks and more! Perfect for cat cuddles, lounging, or letting the world know you support rescue cats!šŸˆ

Snag yours now and help the kitties of CCR Shop here: https://tinyurl.com/CCRMERCH

Bird Flu & Your Cat: What You Need to Know!  šŸ¦ šŸˆ By now you've heard the recent news about bird flu (H5N1)  While the ri...
02/07/2025

Bird Flu & Your Cat: What You Need to Know! šŸ¦ šŸˆ

By now you've heard the recent news about bird flu (H5N1) While the risk to indoor pets is low, it's always good to be cautious. Hereā€™s how to keep your feline friend safe:

šŸš« Keep cats indoors ā€“ Outdoor cats are more likely to come into contact with infected birds or contaminated water.
šŸ„© No raw meat ā€“ Avoid feeding raw poultry or game meat, and unpasteurized dairy as it could carry the virus.
šŸ§¼ Wash up ā€“ If you handle birds (even at birdfeeders), wash your hands and change clothes before petting your cat.
šŸ¤’ Watch for symptoms ā€“ Lethargy, trouble breathing, heavy duscharge from eyes and nose, fever , neurological issues. or sudden illness? Call your vet ASAP.

Staying informed helps keep our cats healthy. Spread the word, not the virus! šŸ’™

šŸ“ø Adoptable Sissy

Wrapping up our League of Their Own lineup, here comes Jimmy Dugan! The lone boy in a team of fierce, fast, and fearless...
02/05/2025

Wrapping up our League of Their Own lineup, here comes Jimmy Dugan! The lone boy in a team of fierce, fast, and fearless sisters, Jimmy is doing his best to keep upā€”think less ā€œcoachā€ and more ā€œrookie trying not to get tackled.ā€ Heā€™s got the zoomies, the pounces, and the perfect mix of sweetness and chaos.

You know the drill~ we only adopt kittens in pairs, so email us to meet Jimmy and his all-star squad at [email protected]

Meet Kitt, the star rookie of our "League of Their Own" family.Sheā€™s got the perfect mix of playful, snuggly, zoomy, and...
02/03/2025

Meet Kitt, the star rookie of our "League of Their Own" family.

Sheā€™s got the perfect mix of playful, snuggly, zoomy, and nap-loving.,One minute sheā€™s running bases like a pro, the next sheā€™s curled up for a nap like she just played extra innings.

Kitt and her teammates will keep you endlessly entertained with their games. But rememberā€”no solo players here! We only adopt kittens in pairs, because every kitten needs a teammate. Want to draft your dream duo? Email [email protected]

All the Way May is stepping up to the plate, ready to steal your heart. She may look like her mama, Mamala, but this lit...
01/30/2025

All the Way May is stepping up to the plate, ready to steal your heart. She may look like her mama, Mamala, but this little slugger plays by her own rulesā€”zooming around the bases, chasing anything that moves, and keeping the dugout (your home) entertained.

All the Way May is part of the All-Star League of Their Own family. Each kitten is available with a buddy to keep their training on track. Ready to step up to the plate and meet May and the team? Email [email protected]!

And here comes Dottie Henson, the fearless leader of our little league team.  This pint-sized firecracker has two speeds...
01/27/2025

And here comes Dottie Henson, the fearless leader of our little league team. This pint-sized firecracker has two speeds: full throttle and passed out. No nook or cranny escapes her curiosity, no toy survives her whirlwind play sessions, and your dust bunnies? Theyā€™ve been warned. Dottie is also your personal chaos coordinator, ready to show off her antics the moment guests arriveā€”because who doesn't love a little public humiliation?

We only adopt out kittens in pairs, so if you live in Chicago email us to meet the teamā€™s MVP and her adorable teammates, [email protected]

We introduced you to Mamala, the legendary coach of this League of Their Own. āš¾ Now, one by one, here comes her starting...
01/24/2025

We introduced you to Mamala, the legendary coach of this League of Their Own. āš¾ Now, one by one, here comes her starting lineup of five all-star kittens:

First up is Betty Spaghetti, the MVP of kitten antics! This playful dynamo will chase, pounce, and entertain you endlessly. With her stunning markings and boundless energy, sheā€™s as unforgettable as her name.

Hereā€™s the game plan: we only adopt kittens in pairs! šŸ¾ Choose a teammate from her lineup or even draft their legendary coach, Mamala. Stay tuned for more of this all-star team!

Email [email protected] if you're interested in scouting out Betty or her teammates

In late October we got a call about a very pregnant cat outside, we knew we had to act fast. One of our volunteers laced...
01/22/2025

In late October we got a call about a very pregnant cat outside, we knew we had to act fast. One of our volunteers laced up their shoes, grabbed a carrier and darted out to pick her up, and itā€™s a good thingā€”she went into labor on the drive home! Later that evening, she welcomed five adorable kittens into the world.

Meet Mamala, the supermom who raised five adorable munchkins and is now ready for her forever homeā€”with one of her kittens! This sweet, playful girl still has some kitten energy herself. She loves to wrestle, explore, and soak up all the pets you can give. At just about a year old, sheā€™s the perfect combo of fun and affection.

Mamala would love to be adopted with one of her teammates: Betty Spaghetti, All the Way May, Dottie, Kitt, or Jimmy Dugan. She gets along beautifully with all of themā€”now she just needs her happily ever after with one of them!

Email [email protected] to meet the team of cuties.

Poor Ham Sandwich is starting to feel like a couch surferā€”heā€™s on the hunt for his fourth foster home, and honestly, heā€™...
01/21/2025

Poor Ham Sandwich is starting to feel like a couch surferā€”heā€™s on the hunt for his fourth foster home, and honestly, heā€™s over it. This boy deserves a forever home where he can finally unpack his bags (and by bags, we mean his endless energy and snuggle demands).

He will follow you everywhere, chatting about his day, until you stop and give him the love heā€™s clearly earned. Got a new project? A snack? A random noise in the house? Ham Sandwich is on itā€”your personal supervisor, at your service.

His hobbies?
šŸ¾ Inspecting sinks and showers like a certified plumber.
šŸ¾ Batting toys around like a pro athlete.
šŸ¾ Perching in all the high placesā€”yes, including your shoulders.

Ham is the ultimate people-cat: heā€™ll follow you around, chat your ear off, and insist on being the center of your world. Heā€™s playful, curious, and loves human attention like itā€™s his full-time job. He lives for human attention and thrives with a boy cat bestie by his side. Ham is the ultimate sidekickā€”playful, curious, and oh-so-devoted , heā€™s the total package!

If youā€™ve been waiting for a reason to adopt a buddy for your current resident kitty, this is it. Email [email protected] to meet Ham.

Not ready to adopt, maybe fostering is an option. Can't adopt or foster, help Ham and, like, comment and share his post. We know his forever person is out there!

šŸ¾ Cold Weather Tips for Free-Roaming Outdoor Cats! šŸ¾As temperatures drop, free-roaming outdoor cats need a little extra ...
01/17/2025

šŸ¾ Cold Weather Tips for Free-Roaming Outdoor Cats! šŸ¾

As temperatures drop, free-roaming outdoor cats need a little extra help to stay safe and warm. Hereā€™s how you can make a difference:

ā„ļø Provide shelter: A sturdy, insulated box or plastic bin lined with straw (not blankets) can be a lifesaver. Make sure itā€™s elevated off the ground and has a small opening to keep out wind and snow.
ā„ļø Fresh water: Prevent freezing by using heated bowls or refreshing their water often. Avoid metal bowlsā€”they can stick to little tongues!
ā„ļø Extra food: Cats need more calories to stay warm. Add extra kibble or wet food to their routine.
ā„ļø Bang on your hood: Cats often seek warmth under car hoods. Give it a knock before starting your car to make sure theyā€™ve moved to safety.

Letā€™s work together to protect our feline friends this winter! šŸ’™ šŸ± Share these tips to spread the warmth!

šŸ“· adoptable Tippi

Gumdrop and Jujubee, our sweet mother-daughter duo, have started 2025 in the best way possibleā€”with a forever home!From ...
01/15/2025

Gumdrop and Jujubee, our sweet mother-daughter duo, have started 2025 in the best way possibleā€”with a forever home!

From bring abandoned on a back porch when their human moved out, left with nothing but a cat tree and some dishes last January to living their best lives in a new home filled with love and warmth. šŸ’•

Here's to many more happy endings in 2025! šŸˆ šŸ¾

Meet Wednesday and Pugsley:Ā the ultimate duo of cuddles and chaos!Pugsleyā€™s a curious little adventurer who chirps his w...
01/13/2025

Meet Wednesday and Pugsley:Ā the ultimate duo of cuddles and chaos!

Pugsleyā€™s a curious little adventurer who chirps his way into your lap (especially if snacks are involved), while Wednesdayā€™s a face-rubbing, lap-warming cuddle queen who loves nothing more than being close to her humans.

These two are inseparableā€”they play together, nap together, and even groom each other like the adorable tag team they are. Once they warm up to you, theyā€™ll be your loyal little companions, always ready for snuggles or shenanigans.

Think Wednesday and Pugsley might be your new roommates? Email us at [email protected] ā€”theyā€™re taking appointments to meet them.

With the devastating fires in LA, our hearts are with everyone affected. šŸ’”Donā€™t forget your furry family members when pr...
01/11/2025

With the devastating fires in LA, our hearts are with everyone affected. šŸ’”

Donā€™t forget your furry family members when preparing to evacuate. Pack a pet go-bag with these essentials: medications, 3 days of food (wet food is great for hydration), leash, ID collar, bowls, foot protection, and a carrier for smaller pets.

Letā€™s stay safe and ready together šŸ¾

šŸ“ø Adoptable Jamie

Raine and Puddles: 2025 Is Their Yearā€”Theyā€™re Manifesting It!Our Adorable Cats Have Been Waiting Way Too Longā€”Help Us Fi...
01/06/2025

Raine and Puddles: 2025 Is Their Yearā€”Theyā€™re Manifesting It!

Our Adorable Cats Have Been Waiting Way Too Longā€”Help Us Find Their Forever Homes!
Letā€™s face it: Our cats are absolutely adorable, and weā€™ve posted all their cutest picsā€”but the social media algorithms just donā€™t seem to be doing them justice. So, here we are again, hoping to reach the right people because many of our cats have been waiting way too long to find their perfect homes.

After 18 months of crashing at foster homes (and no, they havenā€™t offered to pay rent), Raine and Puddles have packed their bags and are ready to move into their forever home, we know this is their year!

Raine is the BeyoncĆ© of catsā€”quirky, confident, and always the center of attention. She starts her day with a ā€œGood morning, human!ā€ (translation: meow) and loves gifting you her favorite toys like royalty. Lap time? Sheā€™s all in. Climbing onto your shoulders? Absolutelyā€”sheā€™s got important business on your head.

Puddles, born in June of 2023. She is a snuggle-addicted sidekick. Sheā€™s cuddly, and always down for some lap time. When bedtime rolls around, sheā€™s right beside you, ensuring you donā€™t get lonely. And if guests stop by? Puddles will greet them like sheā€™s the hostess of the year.

These two are bonded tighter than your favorite pair of jeans after the holidays. Splitting them up would be a crime against love and fluff.

2025 is their yearā€”we can feel it, and frankly, so can they. If your life is missing two hilarious, affectionate, shoulder-climbing, lap-snuggling cats, email us at [email protected] to make their wait a thing of the past.

We always love to hear from our alums, but this story is especially adorable šŸ„° Satchmo and his sister, Ellie, are CCR al...
01/03/2025

We always love to hear from our alums, but this story is especially adorable šŸ„°

Satchmo and his sister, Ellie, are CCR alums who have gained two human brothers in the last few years. As cat parents, we often wonder how these life changes will affect our furry companions - and seeing them love each other and get along is simply priceless!

Pictured: Satchmo being the best nanny cat to his human brother ā™„ļø

This little explorer is popping into 2025 to wish you a year full of meows, purrs and happy tails. From all of us at CCR...
01/01/2025

This little explorer is popping into 2025 to wish you a year full of meows, purrs and happy tails. From all of us at CCR, hereā€™s to a paw-some year ahead and continuing our mission of helping Chicago's homeless kitties!

Happy New Year!

šŸ“ø Jimmy Dugan

ā¤ļø In Loving Memory of Ernie ā¤ļøErnie showed up at a volunteerā€™s home in early March, sitting on her welcome mat while pe...
12/30/2024

ā¤ļø In Loving Memory of Ernie ā¤ļø

Ernie showed up at a volunteerā€™s home in early March, sitting on her welcome mat while peering through the glass door. Two days later, we learned Ernie was FeLV+/FIV+, a perhaps three year old, unneutered male with a mouthful of bad teeth. He withstood a dental procedure and came back to us sporting only canines.

Then kismet or serendipity brought a couple into Ernieā€™s life and changed it forever. On a beautiful April day, Ernie arrived at his new home. He came out of his carrier as if he owned the place. These new digs were going to work out just fine!

He forged a relationship with his new brother Hubert. He adored his human parents, and was happy to cuddle all day long. Unfortunately, in late summer we learned that Ernieā€™s mouth was again painful, due to a condition called stomatitis. The condition was managed with drugs for some time, but eventually, the treatment became inadequate to give Ernie sufficient quality of life. On a bitter December night, his mom and dad made the gut wrenching, yet altogether right decision to let him go.

Sometimes a year is simply twelve months on the calendar. Sometimes a year, or a portion thereof, must constitute a lifetime. We hope youā€™ll take a moment to think about Ernie, to consider his life ā€“ what it was, and what it might have been. We miss him. Our grief pales in comparison to that of his mom and dadā€™s loss.

As we enter the new year, it is our fervent hope that we will do more to save lives like Ernieā€™s. We thank you for your support and for sharing our mission of helping cats in need. To one and all, hereā€™s to a brighter year ahead. We wish you good health, the comfort of loved ones, and peace, both within our hearts and in our world.

Learn how you can support our mission
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Adopter updates remind us why we do what we do! Panda and Ursa, now Kimchi are loving life in their forever home. Their ...
12/27/2024

Adopter updates remind us why we do what we do! Panda and Ursa, now Kimchi are loving life in their forever home. Their family sent us a nice update.

"Wanted to give an update on how things are going with these beautiful ladies! Canā€™t believe itā€™s been 2 months. Safe to say, they bring the biggest joy to our lives. Theyā€™re so polite, playful, and cuddly!! Thank you for trusting in us to have them as ours."

Seeing them so happy together fills our hearts with joy. To our incredible community of friends and supportersā€”this wouldnā€™t be possible without you!

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