Feral Fixers

Feral Fixers is an organization dedicated to practicing & promoting Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR)
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vide coaching on TNR methods to feral cat colony caretakers and others interested in furthering the objectives of TNR. (e) To work in cooperation with other animal welfare organizations interested in furthering the objectives of TNR in DuPage County, Illinois. (f) To promote the importance of spaying and neutering for all cats, feral or non-feral. Feral Fixers offers its TNR services to all colony caretakers, without charge. While we ask for donations from colony caretakers, we recognize that for some of them, any additional cost is just too much. Therefore we rely on donations from other individuals to make up the difference and allow us to continue our work. These donations allow us to spay/neuter additional cats, keep a 'bank' of traps and trap dividers we loan out for free, hold workshops and provide other educational benefits.

11/13/2024

Meet Cosmo, one of five brothers. Cosmo is a long-haired tabby with a face like a tiny tiger while wearing white mittens, and white boots. Cosmo was born in early July 2024.

Favorite toys are pretty much anything…. Preferably chasing fuzzy pom-poms all around the house. He loves wrestling with his brothers. Like his brothers, he is curious about everything! Be sure to have a large scratching post/cat tree for his active climbing.

Cosmo’s current foster home is an empty nester couple with other cats. He will be happiest being adopted with one of his bonded sibling brothers (Milo, Ripley, Scooby and Cuddles). The brothers have no experience with dogs or children.

All cats & kittens are up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, dewormed, fixed, and FeLV/FIV tested. A brief screening questionnaire and contract apply!

If you are interested in meeting and adopting one of our cats please email: [email protected]

Our cats and kittens are in private foster homes and need a completed questionnaire before an appointment can be made to meet them.

All of our cats/kittens are in foster homes throughout DuPage County. We consider adopters within a reasonable driving distance.

11/12/2024

Meet Ripley, one of five brothers. He’s a super cute, friendly, long-haired tabby with a sweet face, fuzzy head and big eyes that will melt your heart.

Ripley was born in early July 2024. He is the smallest of the litter but just as curious as his siblings.

Favorite toys are pretty much anything. He loves chasing and wrestling with his brothers. Be sure to have a large scratching post/cat tree for Ripley to take residence in. He may take a nap at the top. He purrs loudly while he loves kneading a favorite fleece blanket.

Ripley’s current foster home is an empty nester couple with other cats. He will be happiest being adopted with one of his bonded sibling brothers (Milo, Cosmo, Scooby and Cuddles). The brothers have no experience with dogs or children.

All cats & kittens are up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, dewormed, fixed, and FeLV/FIV tested. A brief screening questionnaire and contract apply!

If you are interested in meeting and adopting one of our cats please email: [email protected]

Our cats and kittens are in private foster homes and need a completed questionnaire before an appointment can be made to meet them.

All of our cats/kittens are in foster homes throughout DuPage County.

We consider adopters within a reasonable driving distance.

11/12/2024

Meet Ripley, one of five brothers. He’s a super cute, friendly, long-haired tabby with a sweet face, fuzzy head and big eyes that will melt your heart.

Ripley was born in early July 2024. He is the smallest of the litter but just as curious as his siblings.

Favorite toys are pretty much anything. He loves chasing and wrestling with his brothers. Be sure to have a large scratching post/cat tree for Ripley to take residence in. He may take a nap at the top. He purrs loudly while he loves kneading a favorite fleece blanket.

Ripley’s current foster home is an empty nester couple with other cats. He will be happiest being adopted with one of his bonded sibling brothers (Milo, Cosmo, Scooby and Cuddles). The brothers have no experience with dogs or children.

All cats & kittens are up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, dewormed, fixed, and FeLV/FIV tested. Adoption fee is a minimum $110 per kitten donation to Feral Fixers. Discounted adoption fee if two kittens are adopted together, $175 for a pair. A brief screening questionnaire and contract apply!

If you are interested in meeting and adopting one of our cats please email: [email protected]

Our cats and kittens are in private foster homes and need a completed questionnaire before an appointment can be made to meet them.

All of our cats/kittens are in foster homes throughout DuPage County. We consider adopters within a reasonable driving distance.

11/12/2024

Meet Milo, one of five brothers. He’s a super cute, friendly, long-haired tabby with white paws and a sweet face that will melt your heart. Milo is a cuddler. He was born in early July 2024.

Favorite toys are pretty much anything. He loves chasing and wrestling with his brothers. Be sure to have a large scratching post/cat tree for Milo to take residence in. He may take a nap at the top. He purrs loudly while he loves kneading a favorite fleece blanket.

Milo’s current foster home is an empty nester couple with other cats. He will be happiest being adopted with one of his bonded sibling brothers (Ripley, Cosmo, Scooby and Cuddles). The brothers have no experience with dogs or children.

All cats & kittens are up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, dewormed, fixed, and FeLV/FIV tested. A brief screening questionnaire and contract apply!
If you are interested in meeting and adopting one of our cats please email: [email protected]

Our cats and kittens are in private foster homes and need a completed questionnaire before an appointment can be made to meet them.

All of our cats/kittens are in foster homes throughout DuPage County.

We consider adopters within a reasonable driving distance.

11/12/2024

Meet Milo, one of five brothers. He’s a super cute, friendly, long-haired tabby with white paws and a sweet face that will melt your heart. Milo is a cuddler. He was born in early July 2024.

Favorite toys are pretty much anything. He loves chasing and wrestling with his brothers. Be sure to have a large scratching post/cat tree for Milo to take residence in. He may take a nap at the top. He purrs loudly while he loves kneading a favorite fleece blanket.

Milo’s current foster home is an empty nester couple with other cats. He will be happiest being adopted with one of his bonded sibling brothers (Ripley, Cosmo, Scooby and Cuddles). The brothers have no experience with dogs or children.

All cats & kittens are up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, dewormed, fixed, and FeLV/FIV tested. A brief screening questionnaire and contract apply!

If you are interested in meeting and adopting one of our cats please email: [email protected]

Our cats and kittens are in private foster homes and need a completed questionnaire before an appointment can be made to meet them.

All of our cats/kittens are in foster homes throughout DuPage County. We consider adopters within a reasonable driving distance.

11/12/2024

Meet Cuddles, one of five brothers. He’s a super cute semi-long furred tabby with white long legs and a big mustache to match his big personality.
Cuddles was born in early July 2024. He is the largest of the litter and the most high energy among his siblings. He is curious, friendly, bold and is a risk taker…and will definitely get into trouble if he doesn’t have a friend or toy to distract him!

Favorite toys are pretty much anything. He loves chasing and wrestling with his siblings. Be sure to have a large scratching post/cat tree for Cuddles to take residence in. Climbing up high places is his happy place.

Cuddles may likely fit well in any family situation, but his current foster home is an empty nester couple with other cats. He will be happiest with another welcoming cat or kitten friend to play with, preferably one of his sibling brothers (Milo, Cosmo, Scooby and Ripley). The brothers have no experience with dogs or kids at the moment.

All cats & kittens are up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, dewormed, fixed, and FeLV/FIV tested. Adoption fee is a minimum $110 per kitten donation to Feral Fixers. Discounted adoption fee if two kittens are adopted together, $175 for a pair. A brief screening questionnaire and contract apply!

If you are interested in meeting and adopting one of our cats please email: [email protected]

Our cats and kittens are in private foster homes and need a completed questionnaire before an appointment can be made to meet them.

All of our cats/kittens are in foster homes throughout DuPage County.

We consider adopters within a reasonable driving distance.

11/12/2024

Meet Cuddles, one of five brothers. He’s a super cute semi-long furred tabby with white long legs and a big mustache to match his big personality.

Cuddles was born in early July 2024. He is the largest of the litter and the most high energy among his siblings. He is curious, friendly, bold and is a risk taker…and will definitely get into trouble if he doesn’t have a friend or toy to distract him!

Favorite toys are pretty much anything. He loves chasing and wrestling with his siblings. Be sure to have a large scratching post/cat tree for Cuddles to take residence in. Climbing up high places is his happy place.

Cuddles may likely fit well in any family situation, but his current foster home is an empty nester couple with other cats. He will be happiest with another welcoming cat or kitten friend to play with, preferably one of his sibling brothers (Milo, Cosmo, Scooby and Ripley). The brothers have no experience with dogs or kids at the moment.

All cats & kittens are up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, dewormed, fixed, and FeLV/FIV tested. Adoption fee is a minimum $110 per kitten donation to Feral Fixers. Discounted adoption fee if two kittens are adopted together, $175 for a pair. A brief screening questionnaire and contract apply!

If you are interested in meeting and adopting one of our cats please email: [email protected]

Our cats and kittens are in private foster homes and need a completed questionnaire before an appointment can be made to meet them.

All of our cats/kittens are in foster homes throughout DuPage County. We consider adopters within a reasonable driving distance.

11/12/2024

Hi! I’m Buttercup. I found a wonderful foster mom for my 8 kittens and me who reached out to Feral Fixers to help and support us. Now after making sure my babies are all well nourished, it’s time for me to find my forever home.

I had a family before but for some reason they put me out on the street and left me. On the streets there’s loud noises, scary animals and not always the nicest people. Not to mention the cold and hot weather. I’m a little shy at first so please forgive me. It has nothing to do with you.

I’m a talker once I get to know you. I will also like to rub up against your legs. I love head, back and tummy scratches. Oh and don’t forget face rubs. My favorite things to do are lay on my scratching pad and bask in the sun shining through the window.
I am getting used to being held. I'm also learning that sitting on laps for pets is very nice. I may only stay for a few minutes, but remember I’m a cat, so I don’t want you to know how much I enjoy it! My foster mom has a big dog. I’m not afraid of it, but I will take time getting used to a new dog.

All cats & kittens are up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, dewormed, fixed, and tested FeLV/FIV negative. Adoption fee is a minimum $85 per cat donation to Feral Fixers. Discounted adoption fee if two cats are adopted together, $150 for a pair. A brief screening questionnaire and contract apply!

If you are interested in meeting and adopting one of our cats please email: [email protected]

Our cats and kittens are in private foster homes and need a completed questionnaire before an appointment can be made to meet them.

All of our cats/kittens are in foster homes throughout DuPage County.

We consider adopters within a reasonable driving distance.

11/12/2024

Hi! I’m Buttercup. I found a wonderful foster mom for my 8 kittens and me who reached out to Feral Fixers to help and support us. Now after making sure my babies are all well nourished, it’s time for me to find my forever home.

I had a family before but for some reason they put me out on the street and left me. On the streets there’s loud noises, scary animals and not always the nicest people. Not to mention the cold and hot weather. I’m a little shy at first so please forgive me. It has nothing to do with you.

I’m a talker once I get to know you. I will also like to rub up against your legs. I love head, back and tummy scratches. Oh and don’t forget face rubs. My favorite things to do are lay on my scratching pad and bask in the sun shining through the window.

I am getting used to being held. I'm also learning that sitting on laps for pets is very nice. I may only stay for a few minutes, but remember I’m a cat, so I don’t want you to know how much I enjoy it! My foster mom has a big dog. I’m not afraid of it, but I will take time getting used to a new dog.

All cats & kittens are up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, dewormed, fixed, and tested FeLV/FIV negative. Adoption fee is a minimum $85 per cat donation to Feral Fixers. Discounted adoption fee if two cats are adopted together, $150 for a pair. A brief screening questionnaire and contract apply!

If you are interested in meeting and adopting one of our cats please email: [email protected]

Our cats and kittens are in private foster homes and need a completed questionnaire before an appointment can be made to meet them.

All of our cats/kittens are in foster homes throughout DuPage County. We consider adopters within a reasonable driving distance.

11/12/2024

Wendi is the cutest couch potato you’ll ever meet! She is a sweet, brown tabby girl with soft, medium-length fur and a big, fluffy tail. She was born in May 2024.

Her round eyes remind everyone of the Cheshire cat from Alice in Wonderland. Her MOST favorite thing to do is to curl up for a snuggle. Wendi loves to lay next to you and purr, or wiggle into your elbow, or even lay right on top of you to keep you warm. If you are going to take a nap, Wendi is delighted to join you!

When she’s not napping, Wendi likes to play, especially with any toy that jingles - when she hears that sound, her ears perk up! She also likes to chase wand toys, and the little red dot. She can move pretty fast for a little kitten! She also enjoys attacking a ball tower, and has a favorite stuffed ghost that she carries around sometimes.

Wendi is very friendly and loves to be petted. She is happy to be picked up and carried around. She likes soft blankets, and a good window to watch the world outside. She hasn’t met any dogs yet, but she has made friends easily with other cats. Wendi has been especially sweet with one of her foster buddies, John Henry. They look out for each other, and would bring lots of joy to a lucky home as a team.

All cats & kittens are up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, dewormed, fixed, and FeLV/FIV tested. Adoption fee is a minimum $110 per kitten donation to Feral Fixers. Discounted adoption fee if two kittens are adopted together, $175 for a pair. A brief screening questionnaire and contract apply!

If you are interested in meeting and adopting one of our cats please email: [email protected]

Our cats and kittens are in private foster homes and need a completed questionnaire before an appointment can be made to meet them.

All of our cats/kittens are in foster homes throughout DuPage County. We consider adopters within a reasonable driving distance.

11/12/2024

Wendi is the cutest couch potato you’ll ever meet! She is a sweet, brown tabby girl with soft, medium-length fur and a big, fluffy tail. She was born in May 2024.

Her round eyes remind everyone of the Cheshire cat from Alice in Wonderland. Her MOST favorite thing to do is to curl up for a snuggle. Wendi loves to lay next to you and purr, or wiggle into your elbow, or even lay right on top of you to keep you warm. If you are going to take a nap, Wendi is delighted to join you!

When she’s not napping, Wendi likes to play, especially with any toy that jingles - when she hears that sound, her ears perk up! She also likes to chase wand toys, and the little red dot. She can move pretty fast for a little kitten! She also enjoys attacking a ball tower, and has a favorite stuffed ghost that she carries around sometimes.

Wendi is very friendly and loves to be petted. She is happy to be picked up and carried around. She likes soft blankets, and a good window to watch the world outside. She hasn’t met any dogs yet, but she has made friends easily with other cats. Wendi has been especially sweet with one of her foster buddies, John Henry. They look out for each other, and would bring lots of joy to a lucky home as a team.

All cats & kittens are up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, dewormed, fixed, and FeLV/FIV tested. A brief screening questionnaire and contract apply!

If you are interested in meeting and adopting one of our cats please email: [email protected]

Our cats and kittens are in private foster homes and need a completed questionnaire before an appointment can be made to meet them.

All of our cats/kittens are in foster homes throughout DuPage County. We consider adopters within a reasonable driving distance.

11/12/2024

Adoptable kitten Peter
With slightly fluffier gray fur and subtle stripes on his tail, Peter or as we’re referring to him “Peter the Great” has an outsized personality! He’s fearless and the first to investigate anything new or of interest. He’s a high energy alpha that doesn’t mind making demands on the humans or other kittens around … For instance, food/play/petting/running around are all high on his list of demands! However, he’s also a gentleman and a lover. Nothing better than laying on a couch next to you on his back to let you give him a full belly rub. He is a true cuddler.

Peter was born in late August 2024. He would like a playmate to help keep him entertained. Could be another kitten or younger feline with higher energy, but perhaps not a competing alpha. Peter would welcome an environment with children and lots of interesting visitors! We think he might also do just fine with a friendly pup. We could see him making friends with a dog. He’s been great with the other kittens in his foster home (Penelope and Petunia) and encourages them to explore along his side.

His favorite toys include wands, tunnels, motion oriented toys and a good round of “toss the mouse” as he’ll go straight for anything that you toss across the room. Hasn’t yet learned to bring it back to you but once he’s caught it… he’ll turn to look at you to wait for the next to be tossed. Peter is proud to report that he has claimed the highest spot in a 7ft. tall cat tree!

Peter actively seeks attention. He was the first among his siblings to come to us seeking attention, which he really appreciates! Purrs like crazy and wants to be by your side. He’s fun to be around and makes us laugh 😁.

No troubles at all with feeding and use of the litter box. Unfazed by loud noises and general household commotion and folks around.

All cats & kittens are up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, dewormed, fixed, and FeLV/FIV tested. Adoption fee is a minimum $110 per kitten donation to Feral Fixers. Discounted adoption fee if two kittens are adopted together, $175 for a pair. A brief screening questionnaire and contract apply!

If you are interested in meeting and adopting one of our cats please email: [email protected]

Our cats and kittens are in private foster homes and need a completed questionnaire before an appointment can be made to meet them.

All of our cats/kittens are in foster homes throughout DuPage County. We consider adopters within a reasonable driving distance.

11/12/2024

Chewy Claus!
Feral Fixers participates in Rescue Pack, hosted by Greater Good Charities. Here is a fun way to celebrate your pet and help increase donations by Chewy on Rescue Pack Distribution days.

Chewy Claus is ready to make your pets’ holiday wishes come true, one dream at a time. Send in a letter with your pets’ holiday list—however big or small—and it might get fulfilled!

For every letter we receive, Chewy Claus and his elves will donate 1 pound of pet food and supplies to Greater Good Charities to help pets in need—up to 600,000 pounds.

https://www.chewy.com/education/chewy-claus?lid=oh3u3ws6robw&mi_ecmp=2024-11-12-tu-chewyclaus-v1&mi_ign=644a87c7-3e91-4e76-a45d-2f8067296026&petType=Cat&pet_name_string=your%20pets&utm_medium=email&utm_source=promotional&utm_campaign=644a87c7-3e91-4e76-a45d-2f8067296026&utm_audience=2024-11-12-Tu-ChewyClaus-V1&mi_u=10901612&utm_content=67151723-d831-4458-b8e8-17254a5024bb&mi_cmp=7721124b04663c3c_12076022&mi_sc=t

11/11/2024

Saturday, November 16, 2024 • 11am-3pm - PetSmart Adoption Event!

Feral Fixers will be hosting an adoption event at the PetSmart in the Finley Square Shopping Center at 1550 Butterfield Rd in Downers Grove, IL, from 11am to 3pm.

Kittens - Chloe, Clarissa, Chicklet, Chippy, Chimichanga, Chilton, Jordy, Jolene, Sox, Beakman, Wendi, John Henry, Cosmo, Milo, Ripley, Scooby, Cuddles, Grant, Peter.

All of our cats/kittens are in Foster homes, are spayed/neutered, current on their vaccinations, microchipped, dewormed and FeLV/FIV tested.

ADOPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
https://www.feralfixers.org/cf-adoption-questionnaire

If you would like to get pre-approved for same-day adoption, please email us (by noon Friday, November 15) at [email protected]

You can see all of our adoptable cats by clicking on the Want to Adopt? link at the top of our website. https://www.feralfixers.org/want-to-adopt

11/11/2024

Happy Adoption Update - Welby & Wells

Welby & Wells are doing great. They are tanks now, lol. The kids named them Leo and Booker. Emma (their dog) and Leo get along great….Booker is still shy and is not crazy about the dog.

11/11/2024

Hold The Newspaper Til March?
We have stopped TNR 'til March. The response to our pleas for newspaper have been great! But now that we’ve got everyone in motion, we have to ask that our donors hold on 'til March when we resume trapping. With storage limitations we cannot continue to take the volume we’ve been getting. Hope you can resume dropping off with us in March!!!!

11/11/2024

Corner Bakery Fundraiser
Imagine the luxury of picking a time within 12 hours to support Feral Fixers! Saturday, November 30, 2024, 7:30am-7:30pm, Corner Bakery Cafe will donate 25% of your order to Feral Fixers! Breakfast, lunch OR dinner! If you are out shopping, coordinate around this location to stop in for any meal or snack at the Corner Bakery Cafe located at 28258 Diehl Rd, Warrenville, IL between 7:30am-7:30pm. Tired of cooking? Need a place to take the relatives who are still visiting? 25% is highly unusual in dining fundraising and we really appreciate Corner Bakery’s participation! Give yourself a break and support Feral Fixers! Please RSVP on our website!

https://www.cornerbakerycafe.com/location/cantera

11/11/2024

Chime has been adopted! By a terrific family in Downers Grove, who are friends of Chime’s foster family. They met Chime as she was growing up in her foster family and fell in love. Chime will have a Golden Retriever buddy to hang out with once they get acquainted.

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https://feralfixers.org/

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Adoptable kittens - Harman, Harley, Harlan & Hardy playing in tunnel at the Feral Fixers building in the yellow room. All cats & kittens are up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, dewormed, fixed, and FeLV/FIV tested. Discounted adoption fee if two kittens are adopted together, as a pair. A brief screening questionnaire and contract apply! If you are interested in meeting and adopting one of our cats please email: [email protected] Our cats and kittens are in private foster homes and need a completed questionnaire before an appointment can be made to meet them. All of our cats/kittens are in foster homes throughout DuPage County. We consider adopters within a reasonable driving distance.

Adoptable kittens, Trinket & Tripoli love wrestling and grooming each other. Trinket is yellow collar. Tripoli is green collar.

Bowie is a 4 month old, orange tabby, short hair kitten boy. He has very soft, luxurious fur, and loves being petted. Bowie is a boy with a lot of kitten energy. He endlessly chases wand toys, balls, and springs. Eventually, he likes to settle himself next to his people or in a lap for pets and a nice nap. He has a very sweet and easy going nature, and readily asks for pets from his people. Bowie enjoys being sociable with other kitties, so it would be preferable that he’s adopted into a home with an accepting resident cat. He is very good with school age children who allow him to interact on his terms. All cats & kittens are up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, dewormed, fixed, and FeLV/FIV tested. A brief screening questionnaire and contract apply! If you are interested in meeting and adopting one of our cats please email: [email protected] Our cats and kittens are in private foster homes and need a completed questionnaire before an appointment can be made to meet them. All of our cats/kittens are in foster homes throughout DuPage County. We consider adopters within a reasonable driving distance.

Will you be a part of helping us make a difference in the lives of the cats and kittens in our neighborhoods? Visit feralfixers.org/want-to-foster to learn more and apply today!

Mirphy, Mirabelle & Misty have become quite the cuddle bugs. They come up to you for lots of pets, purrs and cuddles, while staring lovingly into your eyes. They also seem to like watching animal agility on TV!

Well hello there, my name is Jose, but you can call me Mr. Adventure! I am a 3 month old DSH brown tabby boy. I think my stripes make me look like a tiny tiger! And I'm brave like a tiger too! I love to explore and play! If there is an drawer or cabinet that gets opened, I'm in it to explore! Need help filling my food bowl or cleaning my litter? I'm right there with you, helpful as ever! I just love to look for new and fun things to do! I'm incredibly playful and will play with whatever I am able to! I like playing with my cat-siblings, especially my brother Jordan, and the people that spend time with me. I'm also happy playing and exploring by myself. There is no place I won't go! Nothing can deter me from looking for new adventures! Everyone I meet is my friend and I make sure they know it! I love to be petted and cuddled. So I guess in addition to calling me Mr. Adventure, you can also call me Mr. Affectionate! I'm the total cute-cuddly package ready for all of life's fun adventures! All cats & kittens are up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, dewormed, fixed, and FeLV/FIV tested. A brief screening questionnaire and contract apply! If you are interested in meeting and adopting one of our cats please email: [email protected] Our cats and kittens are in private foster homes and need a completed questionnaire before an appointment can be made to meet them. All of our cats/kittens are in foster homes throughout DuPage County. We consider adopters within a reasonable driving distance.

Meet Kracker Jack! A striking 5-month-old, classic brown tabby boy with very unique swirl marking on his sides and racing stripes from head to tail across the top of his body. He is just so handsome! Krackerjack has a tendency to be shy, but with love and patience, he will continue to come out of his shell and show you his true personality, which, by the way, is amazing! When it comes to playtime, Krackerjack is always up for playing with his feather wand toys, chasing his springs, smacking his toy ball around the room or wrestling with his brother, Kricket. He gets the zoomies often and loves just running around the house. This little boy is a ball of energy and is up for playing any time of the day. When it comes to eating, he has a great appetite and loves both his wet and dry foods. He especially loves his Churu lickable treats! He will watch you so keenly when he sees the package in your hand and even follow you around the room for it. Unlike most kittens, he has a fondness for water! Often, he can be found in the bathroom, either lapping up water from the faucet, (we leave a trickle of water running when he’s in there) or just chilling in the sink and relaxing. He comes out often with a wet head and or paws and doesn’t seem to care one bit. He is so funny and cute to watch! If you love tabbies, and who doesn’t, this handsome boy would make a great addition to any quieter home with adults only or older children, that will give him time and space to settle into his new environment. He would prefer to join his forever family with his brother, Kricket. If that is not feasible, his only request is, that he would need to be adopted into a family that currently has another playful and friendly cat or kitten. He needs the companionship of another feline to help him navigate, explore and show him the ropes. Krackerjack is a very delightful little boy, who with time and patience will show you all his love!

Hi, I’m Nathan, a sweet and handsome 4 month old gray and white boy. While I may be a bit reserved initially, don’t let that fool you - my curiosity helps me warm up pretty quickly! I love when my foster mom gives me Churu treats, and I love to play in every way imaginable - wrestling with my brother, Nabisco, chasing a laser pointer, and jumping at a wand, just to name a few. And as quickly as I start to play, I'll be ready to purr and show you my sweet side! I love a good chin scratch and even the occasional belly rub from those I trust! I'm also getting used to sitting on laps. I like to play with the children in my foster home as long as they allow me to take the lead on the interaction. I am still learning to be friendly with the resident dog. All cats & kittens are up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, dewormed, fixed, and FeLV/FIV tested. Adoption fee is a minimum $110 per kitten donation to Feral Fixers. A brief screening questionnaire and contract apply! If you are interested in meeting and adopting one of our cats please email: [email protected] Our cats and kittens are in private foster homes and need a completed questionnaire before an appointment can be made to meet them. All of our cats/kittens are in foster homes throughout DuPage County. We consider adopters within a reasonable driving distance.

Happy Black Cat Appreciation Day!

Saturday, August 17, 2024 - ADOPTION EVENT - Black Cat Appreciation Day! Feral Fixers will be hosting an adoption event at the 330 Eisenhower Lane N Feral Fixers building in Lombard, IL, from 11am to 3pm. Kittens: Jose, Cheerio, Cheddar, Hucklebee, Huggabye, Gardenia, Gabby, Garth, Garry, Rozlind, Folsom, Fortuna,Triscuit, Tristan, Trinket, Tripoli, Meatball, Megan, MeowMeow, and Meesha. Adult: Amex Resident Cats/Kittens in Rooms Office - Hannah Green Room - Bestus, Beauregard, Bertram, Bella, Beach All of our cats/kittens are in Foster homes, are spayed/neutered, current on their vaccinations, microchipped, dewormed and FeLV/FIV tested. If you would like to get pre-approved for same-day adoption, please email us (by noon Friday, August 16th) at [email protected] You can see all of our adoptable cats by clicking on the Want to Adopt? link at the top of our website. https://www.feralfixers.org/want-to-adopt foster flyerhttps://www.feralfixers.org/FF_Data/20180518_FosteringPoster.pdf adoption flyerhttps://www.feralfixers.org/FF_Data/20150815AdoptionPoster_rev0.pdf

Hi, I'm Nabisco! I'm a 4 month old white and orange tabby with a unique little splat of orange right by nose! I'm a sweet boy, who prefers to read the room before taking action. Once I warm up, I love to play with mice and wands! I like to nap in the sunshine and will meow to show you when I'm ready for some attention. Once we become friends, you'll feel extra special as I'll shower you with my purrs! I'm still learning to be friends with the resident dog and can be shy around the children in my foster home when they bring a lot of commotion into the room! I would enjoy being in a quieter home with another confident cat who can show me the ropes. All cats & kittens are up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, dewormed, fixed, and FeLV/FIV tested. Adoption fee is a minimum $110 per kitten donation to Feral Fixers. Discounted adoption fee if two kittens are adopted together, $175 for a pair. A brief screening questionnaire and contract apply! If you are interested in meeting and adopting one of our cats please email: [email protected] Our cats and kittens are in private foster homes and need a completed questionnaire before an appointment can be made to meet them. All of our cats/kittens are in foster homes throughout DuPage County. We consider adopters within a reasonable driving distance.

Fortuna is a gentle and mild-mannered 3 month old brown tabby and white girl kitten. She has a beautiful medium length super soft silky coat. Fortuna enjoys playing with her toys, chasing around her brother, Folsum, and foster sister, Rozlind, and being cuddled by her foster mom. She is a bit shy and will tend to hide with unexpected movements or loud noises. Fortuna would do great as a single kitten in a home with someone who is home often, or in a quiet home with another cat or kitten to keep her company. All cats & kittens are up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, dewormed, fixed, and FeLV/FIV tested. Adoption fee is a minimum $110 per kitten donation to Feral Fixers. Discounted adoption fee if two kittens are adopted together, $175 for a pair. A brief screening questionnaire and contract apply! If you are interested in meeting and adopting one of our cats please email: [email protected] Our cats and kittens are in private foster homes and need a completed questionnaire before an appointment can be made to meet them. All of our cats/kittens are in foster homes throughout DuPage County. We consider adopters within a reasonable driving distance.

Rozlind is a happy, playful and confident 3 month old gray tabby and white girl kitten. She is a vocal girl who enjoys playtime with her foster brother, Folsum, and foster sister, Fortuna, and her foster family. Rozlind loves watching Cat TV on YouTube and can entertain herself for extended periods of time with it. Rozlind would do great in most homes, but would be happiest with another young cat or kitten to play with. All cats & kittens are up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, dewormed, fixed, and FeLV/FIV tested. Adoption fee is a minimum $110 per kitten donation to Feral Fixers. Discounted adoption fee if two kittens are adopted together, $175 for a pair. A brief screening questionnaire and contract apply! If you are interested in meeting and adopting one of our cats please email: [email protected] Our cats and kittens are in private foster homes and need a completed questionnaire before an appointment can be made to meet them. All of our cats/kittens are in foster homes throughout DuPage County. We consider adopters within a reasonable driving distance.

Folsum is a sweet and affectionate 3 month old brown tabby and white boy kitten. He's an easy going boy and will happily play all day with toys by himself or run around wrestling with his sister, Fortuna, or foster sister, Rozlind. He enjoys being the star of the show and having lots of attention and cuddles for himself. Once he's worn out from playtime, he can often be found napping in his foster mom's lap. Folsum is a loving boy and would make a great pet in any home, but would do best with another kitten or young cat to keep him company and play with. All cats & kittens are up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, dewormed, fixed, and FeLV/FIV tested. Adoption fee is a minimum $110 per kitten donation to Feral Fixers. Discounted adoption fee if two kittens are adopted together, $175 for a pair. A brief screening questionnaire and contract apply! If you are interested in meeting and adopting one of our cats please email: [email protected] Our cats and kittens are in private foster homes and need a completed questionnaire before an appointment can be made to meet them. All of our cats/kittens are in foster homes throughout DuPage County. We consider adopters within a reasonable driving distance.

Lily, a small 3 month old medium hair black & white kitten girl, is friendly and affectionate! Here is what she would like you to know about her: I enjoy watching videos with my foster mom and will help by tapping my paw on the screen, and cuddling under a blanket. My favorites toys are my small plush purple ball, a 3-way plush tunnel, and the Smarty Kitty automatic toy. I love to jump when playing chase with my foster brothers or playing with a wand toy. Once I tire myself out, I will purr myself to sleep cuddled next to you or in your lap. I often purr when petted. I do not like to be alone, so I would do best with another friendly cat or someone that is home the majority of the time. As a gentle girl, I would also be a great companion for a gentle school age child. All cats & kittens are up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, dewormed, fixed, and FeLV/FIV tested. Adoption fee is a minimum $110 per kitten donation to Feral Fixers. Discounted adoption fee if two kittens are adopted together, $175 for a pair. A brief screening questionnaire and contract apply! If you are interested in meeting and adopting one of our cats please email: [email protected] Our cats and kittens are in private foster homes and need a completed questionnaire before an appointment can be made to meet them. All of our cats/kittens are in foster homes throughout DuPage County. We consider adopters within a reasonable driving distance.

Hi, I’m Huggabye. I’m a black and white kitten girl born at the end of April and I have a superpower. I can look at you with my big golden green eyes and convince you that we should be sitting on the couch together, wrapped in a blanket! I am sweet on my foster mom and can spend ages sitting with her and getting petted. My purr is deep and rumbly and it starts up almost immediately when you give me chin and head scratches. My fur is sleek and soft and it will be hard for you to stop petting me and get back to real life. Sorry, not sorry! I currently live with my brother Hucklebee and we are almost a perfectly matched set, though my tail is all black. Sometimes, it can be hard to tell us apart. I like to follow him around and if one of us is getting petted and the other is not, we may meow and call out to each other. Kind of checking in, and maybe calling dibs on the humans for the next round of quality snuggle time. I enjoy wand toys, my cardboard scratcher house, my cat tower, wrestling with Hucklebee and sleeping near him. I’d do best in a patient home, with cat parents who give me a minute to adjust to a new space and new faces. I’m still learning about the world and don’t know much about kids or dogs or many other things. I would do better with a buddy than as a solo kitten, it’s just a matter of making a connection and learning to trust a new friend. Of course I’d go anywhere with Hucklebee, so if you can handle two tuxedo beauties, we may be the right kittens for you. All cats & kittens are up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, dewormed, fixed, and FeLV/FIV tested. Adoption fee is a minimum $110 per kitten donation to Feral Fixers. Discounted adoption fee if two kittens are adopted together, $175 for a pair. A brief screening questionnaire and contract apply! If you are interested in meeting and adopting one of our cats please email: [email protected] Our cats and kittens are in private foster homes and need a completed questionnai

Hello there, I’m Hucklebee. I’m a tuxedo boy and I was born at the end of April. I always look like I’m ready to walk out the door for a black-tie event, all sleek fur and gold-green eyes. I’ve got big ears with little pointy fur tips and a white tip on my black tail. I’m too busy hopping in and out of my cardboard scratcher house to worry about my outfit, actually. I love to race around with balls and toy mice, though my current favorite toy is a pair of pipe cleaners wrapped around each other. I pick them up in my mouth and carry them here and there, setting them on the cat tower or my scratcher. I really enjoy my wet food and I’m a good eater. I like to wrestle with my sister, Huggabye, and also snuggle and sleep with her on the cat tower. I don’t hide from strangers though I can be a little shy initially. Once you pick me up and I settle in, I will fully appreciate being petted and give you a deep purr. I’d do well in a patient home with experienced cat parents who can give me a little time to establish myself. I haven’t met many younger children, maybe I’d enjoy hanging out with them? I like the adult foster cat I’ve been living with, so I’d probably do okay with another adult cat who is a little on the mellow side. I’m not bonded to my sister exactly, though when you see us together, you will most likely admire her, too. We make a beautiful pair and are sure to bring happiness and love to any home. All cats & kittens are up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, dewormed, fixed, and FeLV/FIV tested. Adoption fee is a minimum $110 per kitten donation to Feral Fixers. Discounted adoption fee if two kittens are adopted together, $175 for a pair. A brief screening questionnaire and contract apply! If you are interested in meeting and adopting one of our cats please email: [email protected] Our cats and kittens are in private foster homes and need a completed questionnaire before an appointment can be made to meet them. All of

When you're caught messing around at work 🤣 #catmassage. These two working cats, GG and Whiskers, live at a company owned by a feral fixers board member. 🤣

Hi, I’m Amex. I’m a gorgeous orange and white tabby boy, about 1 year old, with amazing deep orange eyes. I’m playful, friendly, and very loving. I like to take naps with my foster mom and when she starts petting me, I gaze at her in adoration. I know that’s a treat for her because of the neat color patterns on my nose and cheeks. Who wouldn’t want to look at such a handsome cat?! I am a huge fan of Delectables treats, which you might want to have handy when I’m in one of my shy moods. I’m very people-oriented most of the time. I like to pal around with the other adult cats in my foster home and I’m fascinated by the kittens here, too. I can be overwhelming to the kittens when I get excited about playing and I have to remember, I’m much bigger than they are. I was that little myself one day, but I barely remember! They just look like fun. I’d be fine as the only cat in a household, if that’s your preference. A quieter home would be best, adults and children, maybe 8 years and older. I’ve not met a lot of kids so I’m not sure. Another chill cat to pal around with would be great, and I lived with a small dog for a while, so that’s a possibility. I don’t want to rule anything out; I’m a mellow guy and open to options. If you’ve got room in your heart and home for a big orange and white buddy, let’s talk! All cats & kittens are up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, dewormed, fixed, and tested FeLV/FIV negative. Adoption fee is a minimum $85 per cat donation to Feral Fixers. Discounted adoption fee if two cats are adopted together, $150 for a pair. A brief screening questionnaire and contract apply! If you are interested in meeting and adopting one of our cats please email: [email protected] Our cats and kittens are in private foster homes and need a completed questionnaire before an appointment can be made to meet them. All of our cats/kittens are in foster homes throughout DuPage County. We consider adopters within a

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Feral Fixers, an organization dedicated to practicing and promoting Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) in DuPage County, Illinois. Our Long-term goal: To reduce both the number of cats euthanized and the feral cat population in DuPage County while improving the quality of life for both cats and humans through the high-volume use of low-cost or free spay-neuter services to sterilize feral, semi-feral, stray and domestic cats. Kittens and tame cats are adopted into good homes when homes are available and through no-kill shelters.

Our Goals: (a) To educate local governments and the public on the benefits of a Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) program in DuPage County. (b) To humanely control the population of feral cats in DuPage County, Illinois, primarily through a Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) program. (c) To provide educational resources and other assistance to feral cat colony caretakers and local veterinarians. (d) To provide coaching on TNR methods to feral cat colony caretakers and others interested in furthering the objectives of TNR. (e) To work in cooperation with other animal welfare organizations interested in furthering the objectives of TNR in DuPage County, Illinois. (f) To promote the importance of spaying and neutering for all cats, feral or non-feral. Feral Fixers offers its TNR services to all colony caretakers, without charge. While we ask for donations from colony caretakers, we recognize that for some of them, any additional cost is just too much. Therefore we rely on donations from other individuals to make up the difference and allow us to continue our work. These donations allow us to spay/neuter additional cats, keep a 'bank' of traps and trap dividers we loan out for free, hold workshops and provide other educational benefits.

Tammy’s 10K Speech - How Feral Fixers Got Started!

In April of 2007, I met both Ted Semon and Sue Lee for the first time at an Alley Cat Allies Seminar on TNR at Anti Cruelty in Chicago. Sue had started doing TNR for just a few cats she knew about and had questions. At that time Ted was a volunteer for Cat Guardians and had been trying to work towards a Maddie’s Fund grant for DuPage County, attempting to bring all of the shelters together – that was the way that Maddies’s Fund worked in those days, first everyone had to agree to work together. This was a chance encounter – he did not know who I was and I did not know his background either. He was wearing a Cat Guardians t-shirt and I wanted to say hello to Cathy. Soon after this, the executive director for DuPage Animal Control suggested that Ted and I meet to talk about TNR. I was resistant, as he will tell you – I don’t rely on people easily! By September of 2007, we had brought together other “cat” people and created Feral Fixers.

The idea of an organization devoted to Trap/Neuter/Return was still very new. And it has evolved for us over time. We created a mission statement which we have actually followed as it turns out:

Our Mission statement:

Feral Fixers was founded to reduce both the number of cats detained and the feral cat population in DuPage County while improving the quality of life for both cats and humans through the high-volume use of low-cost or free spay-neuter services to sterilize feral, semi-feral, stray and domestic cats. By reducing the number of unwanted kittens, local governmental agencies charged with animal control will be able to redirect money and staff normally targeted towards euthanizing unwanted animals. Vaccinating feral cats for rabies contributes to the public health by building a “barrier” to the spread of rabies to both animals and humans.

When TNR first started, the only way to “sell” the program was to emphasize that we would be reducing disease in the cat population. No cat leaves our hands without being vaccinated for rabies. That alone is over 10,000 rabies vaccinations.

“Reducing the feral cat population while improving the quality of life for both cats and humans…” We have definitely done that. In 2007, cats were roaming the streets all night, every night. Police officers had to dodge them in the dark as they patrolled the streets. We get thanked all the time for what we have done to improve that situation! Initially, we were mavericks, breaking the law. We have followed a path of civil disobedience to be sure! Ten years later, the policy on feral cats has been reversed in almost every municipality in DuPage County. Citations are rare, the police departments would much rather have us handle EVERY cat situation that they would formerly have been contacted about. Animal control officers within police departments are pretty much a thing of the past and they have been able to reduce their budgets and direct those monies elsewhere.

“By reducing the number of unwanted kittens, local governmental agencies charged with animal control will be able to redirect money and staff…” Not only the local police departments but DuPage County Animal Control has a completely different outlook on feral cats from 10 years ago. No longer are they a vector of disease, but cats with varying levels of friendliness. We have made great strides in working together, as much as the current laws will allow and hope to do more. Again, their workload on cats has been greatly reduced, they are not always at capacity and for three years have not had to euthanize an adoptable cat and last year the number of ferals euthanized was down to 50 in contrast to the hundreds and hundreds that were euthanized yearly in the past.

“By reducing the number of unwanted kittens…” One of the greatest burdens on Feral Fixers has been the enormous number of kittens that we have taken from the outdoors. More than we ever could have imagined. In addition to all of the cats and kittens that have been adopted thru Feral Fixers, we have called upon our partners to help us with finding homes – West Suburban Humane Society, ADOPT Pet Shelter and Naperville Area Humane Society are the main shelters we have dealt with. Caretakers have adopted cats from their yards, worked with friends and family. We owe our partners and our adopters so much in helping us with this. If we can’t get there before the kittens are born, what else are we to do but find a solution for them? Little did Sue Lee know that a few years after our meeting she would be asked to join our Board and take on the Adoption Manager role! And isn’t it great that we have realized a portion of Ted’s goal – we are all working together these days!!!

“…the high-volume use of low-cost or free spay-neuter services to sterilize feral, semi-feral, stray and domestic cats.” We certainly have done high-volume! We could not have done so many neuters without PAWS Chicago and without the addition of ADOPT’s spay/neuter clinic more recently and the continued support of Glen Ellyn Animal Hospital. We have definite criteria on services and record-keeping and not all clinics and vets can produce what we need. We are hoping so very hard that things will improve in that direction!

We have wonderful people who transport to the clinics for us. So many of our volunteers do not just one function but several.

We cannot continue with the building resources we currently have – which is the homes, garages and basements of our volunteers. We need space to house our adoptable's, our cats that are in transition – recovering from injury, awaiting relocation, waiting for foster homes, pre and post TNR, the list goes on. We have started looking at properties. It would be wonderful to get all of our needs in one location – the price tag on that is around $500,000 if we purchase plus the monthly maintenance expenses. Monthly expenses could be around $2,000.

We could not do what we do without your support and we thank you so much! Cannot say often enough – Thank you!!!