Animal House Cat Rescue and Adoption Center

🩷 Rest in Peace, Sweet Kitty 🩷 It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that the sweet, sick kitty we received only 2 days ago has left us. We tried our very best, but she was simply too sick. When she came to us, she was weak and suffering from a terrible, actively bleeding tail injury. At the vet, we learned the likely cause— deep bite wounds. One of the bites had nearly severed her tail. The skin was sloughing away, almost to the bone. A similar injury marked her ear. The vet told us the infection was severe, and she was in a lot of pain. We did everything we could to help stabilize her and give her the best chance at survival. She received pain medication, antibiotics, fluids, and more. At first, we had hope—she stood up to drink water, even ate a little food. But she only grew weaker, and then she was gone. Like others before her, who were rescued not in time to live, but in time to pass with dignity, love, and peace, this sweet kitty- who we named Rosemary - will be laid to rest in our memorial garden. There, we honor all the cats who were born into suffering they did not deserve and were saved too late to experience the wonderful life they did. But in those last moments, she was safe and she was loved. Thank you to everyone who donated to help us fight for her. Any extra donations will be set aside for the next cat who comes to us in dire need, so we can keep doing everything possible to save them. Let’s send Rosemary’s spirit our love as she journeys to the garden, where she will meet her new cat friends, and rest and play forever, no longer alone. 🐾

🚨 Emergency Medical Appeal: Help Us Save This Sweet Girl 🚨 This afternoon, a very sick kitty was brought to us in desperate need of help. Found as a stray, she had been receiving medication for an infection, but instead of improving, this sweet girl only got worse. She arrived at our shelter today weak, lethargic, and barely moving. Her breathing is slow, her left eye is squinting in pain, and she keeps pressing it against her bed as if trying to find relief. Her tail is severely injured and actively bleeding. She hasn’t been eating on her own in the days prior to coming to us. She is in bad shape, but she is still fighting. And so are we. Every cat who comes to us deserves a chance at life. That’s why we are here. Right now, we are rushing her to the vet, hoping we are not too late to save her. Hoping we can give her the love and comfort she has never known instead of the suffering she has endured alone. But we can’t do it without you. Please, if you can, donate to her emergency medical care today. Every dollar helps us fight for her life. 💔🐾 🔗 www.stlcats.org/donate Venmo: @thecatshelter Even if you can’t donate, please share. Let’s show her that she is not alone anymore. 💕 #AnimalRescue #SaveTheStrays

🎄Happy Christmas Eve, from our family to yours!🎄

🎄🐾 Will you be our Santa Paws? 🐾🎄 This holiday season, our cats have been purr-fectly good and are hoping Santa (with your help!) will fill their stockings with love and goodies! 🎅🐈 This morning, we have a special request: 💖 Hartz Delectables SqueezeUps! 💖 Yes, they’re a tasty treat, but they’re so much more than that! These magical little tubes help us: ✨ Give daily medications to our kitties with ease. ✨ Win the trust of shy cats who are learning to believe in people again. Cats like little Sourpatch, who isn’t too fond of people right now, benefit so much from these treats. With patience, care, and the help of something as simple as SqueezeUps, we know she’ll come around. 💕 With 100 cats in our care, we go through SqueezeUps faster than Santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve! RIGHT NOW THEY ARE 30% OFF ON AMAZON ($20), making this the perfect time to help. When you shop from our Amazon Wishlist, items ship straight to us, making gift-giving a breeze. Or if you’d like to play Santa yourself, drop by with your gifts during our open hours—we’d love to see you! 🎅🎄 Every treat, toy, and bit of care you give makes a real difference to our furry friends. Thank you for helping us make their holiday season merry and bright! 📦🎁 AMAZON WISHLIST: https://a.co/72hZWPW

🌙🐾 Thank You for Being Part of Our Day! 🐾🌙 As the day winds down, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us this #GivingTuesday, and supported our mission to help cats in need. Whether you donate, share our posts, volunteer your time, or advocate for our cause—you are the reason we can do what we do. 💖 Now it’s time to snuggle in and rest, just like this sweet kitty in their favorite box. 😻📦 Rest assured, we’ll be back at it tomorrow, working hard to make a difference for every whiskered face that crosses our path. Together, we’re creating a brighter future for cats, one paw at a time. 🐾 Thank you for being on this journey with us—we truly need every single one of you! Goodnight from all of us at Animal House. 🐾💤

Nico the Cat Gets a Second Chance!

🐾 This #GivingTuesday, Meet Nico 🐾 We could tell stories of cats surviving difficult circumstances, hoping for rescue and one day a home of their own, all day long—but we usually don’t. Today is different. GivingTuesday is special. It’s a day to refuel our mission, replenish our resources, and ensure we can continue rescuing cats who need us most. Nico is one of those cats. He was not even a year old when he was found alone, with a lifeless, broken front leg he struggled to carry as he dragged himself around. Once he got to our shelter we could see that, despite his pain, his determination to seek love and cuddles was unstoppable. He’d prop himself up, trying to keep his leg from dangling, and walk toward anyone who approached his condo—his need for connection outweighed his discomfort. When our vet suggested casting the leg to see if it could heal rather than amputating or resetting it, we were skeptical. Nico would need to stay still, a tall order for a playful, people-loving cat bursting with energy. But Nico surprised us all. Week after week, he bore his cast with patience (and maybe a little boredom), and then—finally—it came off! His leg is still healing, and it’s not quite perfect yet, but Nico is well on his way to recovery. Through it all, his love for people and zest for life have never wavered. When you donate to our shelter, you make stories like Nico’s possible. You help us give cats the care, time, and love they need to heal—physically and emotionally. Nico is living proof that resilience and kindness can change everything. 💙 Will you be the reason another cat gets their second chance? 🌐 www.stlcats.org/donate 📲 Venmo: @TheCatShelter

MRS. PIGGLE WIGGLE NEEDS YOUR HELP! Mrs. Piggle Wiggle is an exceptionally sweet 12-year-old kitty who was found abandoned outdoors. The cold is no place for any cat, let alone one who wants just one thing: to be held by YOU (or any other human that she charms!). After arriving at our shelter, we noticed something unusual about her litterbox habits. A thorough vet check revealed that she has hyperthyroidism and very early renal disease. Despite these challenges, Mrs. Piggle Wiggle remains a warm, cuddly, love-seeking sweetheart who is trying so hard to make a special love connection. We don't know why she was abandoned. Maybe her person couldn’t handle the cost of her care. Maybe they thought her conditions weren’t "fixable." Maybe they just didn't want her anymore. What we do know is that a cat who longs to love and be loved was left in an environment where she would experience neither. That chapter of her life was no doubt uncomfortable, and very sad, but it’s now behind her. Mrs. Piggle Wiggle deserves every chance at a happy, healthy future. We're committed to giving her the very best care while she waits for her forever home. But this level of care comes at a cost—ranging from $500 to $3,000 for diagnostics and treatment. This is where YOU come in. This is your chance to be the hero in Mrs. Piggle Wiggle’s story. Your donation ensures that she—and so many cats like her—receive the love, care, and treatment they need to thrive. Every single dollar is a lifeline. 💙 Donate today: 🌐 www.stlcats.org/donate 📲 Venmo: @TheCatShelter Thank you, Georgia Laidet for bringing her to us. Let’s turn her story into one of love, hope, and second chances! Bonus points to you, our supporters, if know where Mrs. Piggle Wiggle got her name! 😉

Cats like Lillith Need You: Save 2X Lives Today!

🖤 Meet Lillith: A Story of Fear, Hope, and Love 🖤 When Lillith first arrived at Animal House Cat Rescue and Adoption Center, we thought she might be feral. Rescued from a rural animal control in Illinois, she was one of the most frightened cats we’ve ever encountered. Lillith wedged herself into the furthest corner of her condo, trembling and shivering, air licking, her wide eyes filled with fear. She froze like a statue whenever we would approach her, and during routine medical care for fleas, worms and parasites. She wouldn’t touch her food - wouldn’t even move - until long after we’d left for the night. For a week, she worried us and broke our hearts. Then, one day, something extraordinary happened. While gently watching over her, we saw Lillith lift her head and begin grooming her paw. It lasted only a few seconds before she retreated, but that tiny spark told us everything: Lillith was in there. She was worth every moment of patience and love. Weeks later, Lillith is blossoming. Though still shy, she now allows full-body pets—even belly rubs! She leans in for head scritches, softly purrs, and is rediscovering what it means to feel safe. This transformation is the Animal House difference. We never judge a cat by its initial fears. We give them the time, care, and consistency they need to reveal the beautiful souls they are inside. But going the extra mile takes extra dollars, and that’s where you come in. 🐾 DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT TODAY 🐾 Thanks to a generous matching gift, all GivingTuesday donations up to $10,000 will be DOUBLED! That means every dollar goes twice as far to save cats like Lillith. Your support ensures we can continue saying “yes” to cats who need time, patience, and love to heal. Over 90% of our funding comes from private donations, so your gift truly makes the difference. ✨ Will you help us give more cats like Lillith a second chance? ✨ From cowering in fear to learning to trust, Lillith’s journey wou

🚨 URGENT: Sweet 12-Week-Old Scooby Doo Needs Your Help! 🚨. Little Scooby Doo, one of our precious kittens, suddenly became critically ill. He started shaking, became very cold and lethargic, and had to be rushed to the emergency clinic. Right now, he's undergoing lots of tests to find out what's wrong, and we're doing everything we can to save him. The cost of his care is expected to be around $1500, and we urgently need your support to cover this life-saving treatment. Every dollar helps this little fighter! Please donate here or through our website at www.stlcats.org/donate , and help give Scooby Doo a chance to grow up in a loving home. ❤️🙏. #KittenInNeed

A good problem to have! 😻 It’s 7pm, and we’re here at Urban Chestnut Brewing Company, where our Black Cat Trivia is about to begin... BUT we’re running a bit late! Why? Because our room is PACKED, and we’re busy bringing in more tables and chairs! 🎉 We’re so thrilled to see so many cat lovers, trivia buffs, and beer enthusiasts here to have some fun and support our shelter cats. Let’s do this, Team! 🐾💡🍻

🎨🐾 MAUHAUS CAT-THEMED ART FAIR TOMORROW 🐾🎨 Join us tomorrow from 10 AM - 4 PM at 3101 Sutton Blvd for a purrfectly fun day at the Mauhaus Cat-Themed Art Fair! ✨ We’ll be there offering personalized sketches of your cat by the talented Abigail Gorline! 🎨 Face painting from 10-12, temporary tattoos, a chance to win an awesome Halloween cat-themed prize, and more! 🏡 Learn about Animal House Cat Rescue and Adoption Center and the amazing work we do to help cats find their forever homes. This event is FREE, with lots of incredible cat-themed art to see and purchase! Show your love for all things feline and stop by to say hello! 😻 🎥 Check out the video below of some of our adoptable cats making their own art for the fair—until one decides she's the star artist and takes over! 🐱🖌️ See you there!

⁉️ THINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO Hmmm... ⁉️ Friends, Check out this amazingly beautiful cat! Her name is Sage. Look at her long whiskers! Her eyes are a shade of green that match her gorgeous coat. Her fur is softer than a cloud. She is the type of cat that gazes directly at you, asking for pets and treats. When you speak to her, she speaks softly back. And when you hold out a hand, she leans into it for rubs and scratches, then rewards you with her purrs. Sage is 12 years old, and spent the last four years of her life alone in a basement. We were told this was because "she is mean". Hmmm.... Since coming to us a few months ago, Sage has spent most of her daytime hours underneath a blanket in her condo. This makes a lot of sense. Life in a shelter can be over-stimulating, and that would be especially true for a cat that has, for years, been deprived of stimulation. But in the early evening, when things quiet down, she comes out, seeking attention. She'll do the same during the day - all it takes is to say her name and approach her, and there she is. She is not fearful. She acclimated herself to a routine of social deprivation because someone decided she didn't deserve love. How brave of her to even dare peak out of her blanket! Let alone give us another chance. But here she is with her look of expectation - for care, for kindness, for compassion, for stewardship. Will we let her down? You know we won't. 😽