Forever Fortunate Felines

29/08/2024

There is no better day than today … to adopt!

Shelters across the country have experienced record breaking intake rates along with unusually low adoptions. This has really taken a toll on the shelters that we partner with, and in turn we receive a constant flow of urgent, code red alerts. It’s heart breaking for everyone involved.

So - until September 2nd - we are offering discounted adoption fees for all non-speciality breed cats on our website to kick start the end of summer adoptions! Visit our website to see a full list of all available cats and kittens, which currently totals way more than we’d like to count 😉 each adoption will save two lives: the cat you adopt, and the foster home space that has now cleared up for a new intake!

Not looking to adopt just yet? We ALWAYS need volunteers, fosters, donations, and general support by sharing posts/profiles/etc!

Volunteer: https://foreverfortunatefelines.org/volunteer

Foster: https://foreverfortunatefelines.org/foster

Wishlist: https://a.co/crwpOrC

Please note: our typical thorough screening process applies, which involves at least two references, a landlord check (as applicable), a vet check (as applicable), and conversations with our amazing screeners. We understand the concerns that fee discounts bring, but we never cut down on our thorough process!

27/08/2024

Meet the most noble, most esteemed, and gentlemanly Duke!

This 2 year old royal guy is looking for an equally regal family to take him to their castle. Duke certainly will rule the hearts of all who meet him as he is the most cuddliest in all the land - belly rubs are NOT a trap with him! Adventure seeker is a title he has well earned and he will excitedly enlist his future family in daily Zoomie quests.

Don’t miss out on your happily ever after and apply to take Duke home today! Let’s give him a reason to pop that champagne bottle 🍾

catsfff.org/adopt

25/08/2024

Last night at 7:28 PM, we rescued these little bottle babies The Obsidians from Chicago Animal Care and Control and CACC Cats when they were minutes away from thier deadline thanks to a wonderful foster who said yes and our transporter who is always willing to help out at the last minute!
If you look at their post and their photo, it seems they are healthy and well fed, but once rescued we found that one has a partial broken tail hanging off of him and another baby has a big gash in his foot. (See last two pictures) Please consider a donation, with over 500 cats in care we have our hands full and the medical costs are rising. These babies deserve a chance!
You can also donate kitten food! Did you know kittens eat more than adults and need to be fed 3-4 times a day after they are solely on food. Our foster homes appreciate when you donate! Thank you!!
Here is the link for Amazon: https://a.co/3qRVEne

25/08/2024

If you are in the Wood Dale area today and/or in the market to adopt our event at Petco is in full swing and Ariel, Hawk, Cleo, Junior, Iris will be there until 4PM today, with their siblings and friends (for a total of 21 fur-babies!!).

Apply at catsfff.org/cats under the event logo.
Their fee are discounted for this special day, read details and what you need to bring to help our team clearing all the references and you bringing your new best friend(s) home today! Please share. Thank you!!

25/08/2024

Day 2 for our 2024!! 9 kittens and 5 adults are at Petco in Schaumburg (60 E. Golf Rd) RIGHT NOW eager to meet adopters to bring them home. Amongst those check out 📸 fabulous sister duo 1-year-old Thelma & Louise, and S*x and The City sisters Carrie, Charlotte, and Samantha!

Kittens Ned Nederlander, Lucky Day, Lana Del Rey, Mambo, Shasta, and Mr Pibb will also be there, along with our 3 adult store resident cats that are really, really, really hoping to not be overlooked and go home with a new family: Dynamo on the cover of the event handsome dude with one mustache (needs to go to a home with a resident cat or maybe you can adopt with one of the kittens!!), Winthrop, our calm gentle ginger tiger, and Tilly, champ of head butting (she must be a solo cat!)

Look at all their profiles and submit an application for the event at catsfff.org/cats.

If you have not pre-applied you need to be able to show and ID with proof of address, provide two references that can be contacted today, vet records for existing pets, proof of home ownership if the case and if there is an HOA the bylaws with pet policy, and a copy of the lease if renting.

Adopt your new furry family member(s) today. 😻😸

If you are close to Wood Dale, we are hosting an event at Petco there as well from 12PM until 4PM!! 21 adult cats and kittens will be there! 😽

24/08/2024

Clear the Shelters TODAY 105 cats and kittens ready for you!! 5 locations!!

23/08/2024

If you have been following us for some time, you might’ve noticed the increase in adoption pop ups happening around Chicago. Especially for kittens. This summer has been a rough one with a constant flow of kitten intakes. We have SOO many! If you’re looking to adopt, then today — err, tomorrow — is truly the best day. You not only save the life of the cat(s) you bring into your family, but you are saving the life of the next cat that can be brought into our rescue. Plus, since we most often pull from overcrowded shelters, you save ANOTHER life by freeing up a space for their next intake. If 3 lives saved doesn’t make you a super hero, we dont know what does.

You have the chance tomorrow to be a super hero. Come out!

🏠 Location: 3046 N. Halsted, Chicago
🕰️ Time: 4 - 7 pm
📅 Date: Saturday, August 24

Time to learn about four litter mates looking for their hero: Hyacinth, Peony, Poppy, and Daffodil. All four are VERY friendly and love to play. At 3.5 months old, they seem to have boundless energy! Curiosity and adventure are their favorite pastimes.

So come on out TOMORROW! If you would like to adopt the same day, you MUST have an approved application. Please apply below!

catsfff.org/adopt

23/08/2024

Is this another adoption event post?

Yes, yes it is.

This one in Schaumburg!

🏠 Location: Petco on 60 E. golf rd, Schaumburg, IL
🕰️ Time: 12 - 5 pm
📅 Date: Saturday August 24

We know the idea of an event with lots of cute cats sells itself, but we like to add the cherry on top. This wonderful little sister’s group of four will be there and would love to meet you! Carrie (brown multicolored tabby), Miranda (grey), Charlotte (white & grey), and Samantha (black & white) will all be there, so it’s the purrfect time to meet some extra special cats. This whole family is cat, kid, and stranger friendly. They can be adopted together (mix and max!) or go to another home with a young, playful cat.

These gorgeous siblings can’t wait to see you there! Apply ahead of time at:

catsfff.org/adopt

22/08/2024

It’s Thursday - time to make your weekend plans. Let us help out! Come out to one of our many clear the shelter events and meet your next BFF!

One of those events is in Arlington Heights, and there’s just too many cute cats to miss out.

🏠 Location: Petco at 49 W Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL
🕰️ Time: 11 am - 4 pm
📅 Date: Saturday, August 24

Meet three litter mates and besties who will be in attendance: Bee, Belle, and Scout. Which ones which? It doesn’t matter, just adopt all of them.

… ok, we’re only half kidding. Bee is a cutie tabby with eyes that scream “adopt me!” Belle is, well, the belle of the ball as a glowing soft white kitty with curious golden green inquisitive eyes. And Scout, well, he’s undoubtedly the one to always be by your side, eager to give you love and devotion … also he’s a tabby so like, why not adopt two tabby’s that look nearly identical? (Hint: look at their foreheads, you won’t unsee the difference after 👀)

All three are very social, loving kittens just looking for their furever home. They do not need to be adopted together, but do need to go to a home with another young, playful cat. Don’t have one? Well, you have a BUNCH to choose from!

Apply ahead to ensure you can take home the same day!

catsfff.org/adopt

20/08/2024

Who else loves a sister - brother duo?! Ariana and Aidan are ready to steal your heart 🫶 they will be available at one of our adoption events this weekend!

🏠 Location: Petco on 613 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago
🕰️ Time: 11 am - 2 pm
📅 Date: Saturday August 24

These beautiful tuxedo siblings were rescued LAST YEAR along with their mom, who has long since been adopted. They are playful, loving, and very sweet. Ariana can come off a little shy at first, but all she is doing is just making sure you’re safe! Aidan has more bravery and courage, and will be ready for investigate. Ariana and Aidan rely on each other for comfort and support, and after over 1 year in rescue with each other, they’re best friends. They must be adopted together.

Ariana and Aidan are loyal, loving cats who have been overlooked for far too long. Can you be the superhero who brings them home Saturday (or earlier!)?

catsfff.org/adopt

19/08/2024

Meet two of our newest little intakes, Miss Piggy and Kermit! 🐾

These two sweethearts were found outside and brought to animal control on the 15th. Unfortunately, the staff quickly noticed that they were not eating! Kittens can rapidly lose weight and become sick due to not eating enough, so this situation caused them to be marked urgent for rescue.

This summer (and always, honestly), our amazing transport volunteers and our intake coordinator have spent countless hours at animal control, and when we heard about these two - plus a few others that arrived the same day - we knew that we’d be right back there in no time.

Miss Piggy & Kermit first arrived at one of our experienced medical volunteers, who ensured they remained stable for the following couple days. Much to all of our joy, they began eating, drinking, and even a bit of play! 🥹 Now, happy and active, these two are ready to eat, sleep, play, and repeat!

Welcome to Forever Fortunate Felines, Miss Piggy & Kermit 🫶🐱

Please note: these two are not ready for adoption and will need to first be spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, etc. please visit our website for available cats!

14/08/2024

Meet Monchhich: the biggest purrer in all the lands! 🐾

This little wild child is a true social butterfly, always up for any adventure and ready to play with all the toys she can get her paws on. Curious and brave, Monchhichi is always exploring and making new friends wherever she goes. She’s a talkative kitten who loves to communicate and be part of the action!

Monchhichi is 4 months old, which means she must be adopted into a home with another young, playful cat. She loves to play wrestle and needs those energy draining sessions with her feline friends!

Apply below to meet sweetheart Monchhichi!

catsfff.org/adopt

09/08/2024

Looking for a fun activity to do tomorrow? We have you covered!

🏠 Location: Petco at 3046 N Halsted
🗓️ Date: Saturday, August 10
🕰️ Time: 4 - 6

We will have 7 kittens that are super social, sweet, and playful! Namely, Frida (below), Velma, Joseph, Danimals, Rice Ball, Midge, and Guzzler! Plus, our two store cats Bailey Lou and Baby!

Frida (pictured) is a super duper outgoing kitty, and always up for a long cuddle session with her human and feline friends. She is very much a lap cat! When she’s not curled up with a buddy, she’s busy exploring her world—whether it’s climbing to the top of the cat tower, chasing wands, or playfully wrestling with her kitty pals.

Come out tomorrow to meet her! Make sure apply below if you would like to adopt 🫶

https://foreverfortunatefelines.org/adopt/

08/08/2024

So proud to have rescued 89 cats from CACC last month, which was truly one of the worst months for cat rescue that we’ve seen in years. Please consider helping us help them by buying an item (or three 🤭) from our wishlist!

Amazon wishlist: https://a.co/3qRVEne

Chewy wishlist: https://www.chewy.com/g/forever-fortunate-felines_b71890523

Remember - we have no paid staff. Everyone here is a volunteer! Everything that you donate, whether supplies or monetary, goes back into rescuing more cats.

We also have no big donors or sponsors. Every penny we get, we stretch and bend to spin it into gold.

Thank you to the cat community who has supported us through so much.

www.foreverfortunatefelines.org/donate

🐾 Thankful Thursday at CACC! 🐾

We are beyond grateful to our incredible rescue partners who transferred a total of 780 animals from us in July! Thanks to their dedication, the cats and dogs pulled went straight into rescue, one step closer to finding their happy new beginnings. ❤️

Special shoutout to our top five pullers for Dogs and Cats:

DOGS:
PAWS Chicago - 79
Border Tails Rescue - 40
Heartland Animal Shelter - 19
One Tail at a Time - 18
Dark Horse Dogs, NFP- 15

CATS:
PAWS Chicago - 115
Forever Fortunate Felines - 89
St. Sophia's Forgotten Felines- 48
SAYv Animal Organization - 43
Heartland Animal Shelter - 28

We couldn’t do this without EVERYONE's support—thank you for helping us give these amazing animals a second chance! Together, we're making a difference, one life at a time. 🐶🐱

08/08/2024

It’s international cat day, and you know we are celebrating it here at FFF! We have MANY new arrivals and tenured cats needing support, TLC, and a furever home.

These past couple months we’ve been stretched thin on kitten supplies. It’s tough - kittens need a lot of extra supplies, which is often very pricey. Even more so considering that we are often taking in kittens that need medical attention.

Can you help the cats and kittens at FFF celebrate today the right way? Please consider buying from one of our wishlists below!

Amazon wishlist: https://a.co/3qRVEne

Chewy wishlist: https://www.chewy.com/g/forever-fortunate-felines_b71890523

We are extra extra low on Fox Valley Day One Kitten Milk (only available at Amazon) and kitten litter!

Thank you!

07/08/2024

📣 Lost Cat 📣

A Forever Fortunate Felines alum, Loki, escaped from his house on July 26 in River West, Chicago. Loki is all black with yellow gold eyes. He is VERY skiddish and will run if approached. Please call or email with any sightings!

If you are located in the area, please consider printing and posting these signs around your block. Loki’s family and bonded brother Thor miss him dearly; we appreciate any help in getting the word out!

06/08/2024

We have been adopted!

with Balarama and Essie!

This kitten duo both started off with rough lives. Balarama was found sick and underweight outside with his siblings (all have been adopted 🫶), and Essie was found sick and with road rash on the median of the Eisenhower Express Way. They both underwent a similar journey to recovery: medicine, treatment, and a whole lot of TLC. ❤️‍🩹

Balarama, stunning flame-point Siamese kitten with mesmerizing blue eyes that reflect his charming personality, has a whole lot of personality and love to give the world. At 2 months old he has got so much energy! He LOVES playtime and can find joy in any little toy. Balarama adapts easily and gets along well with children and other cats. His charming nature makes him a hit with everyone he meets, quickly forming bonds and winning hearts. Balarama is not just playful; he is also incredibly affectionate. He loves to be held and petted, often seeking out cuddles after he has tired himself out from playing.

Essie is quite similar, which makes him and Balarama the purrrfect match. A quirk (really, a perk) of Essie is that he loves snuggles even more than play, and is often more than eager to head butt you for attention. This 4 month old loves to be cradled like a baby, and carried around the house. He is equally as kid and stranger friendly as Balarama. They’re the perfect cats for people who enjoy having company over!

Balarama and Essie would love to be adopted together, securing their best friendship for a lifetime. These two are VERY social and definitely need a close companion in their life. Plus, it’ll give you some independence from these two obvious Velcro kitties!

Apply today at:

catsfff.org/adopt

06/08/2024

Congratulations 🎉 to Jack, Freedom, Chazz Michael Michaels, and his foster sibling (also getting adopted with him this week), Marley and Atticus, Cassidy, Liberty and Marley (we had two Marley) who went home at our pop-up event on Sunday at Petco in Schaumburg. A huge THANK YOU 🙏🏻 to the adoptive families, our foster families and the FFF volunteers who helped setting up and running the event. You rock! ⭐️

Thanks also to Petco Schaumburg, their manager and the staff for having us there this weekend, both days.

If you missed the events this past weekend, stay tuned for updates on new dates.
Meanwhile many of our wonderful cats and kittens in care are waiting for their forever homes 🏠!! Check our website catsfff.org/cats or visit Petco Arlington Heights, Halsted,
Schaumburg, Wood Dale, and Petsmart in Irving Park.

If you are not in the market to adopt please consider donating an item from our wish lists to benefit the kitties we have in care. Thanks!! 💗

Amazon: https://a.co/3qRVEne
Chewy: https://www.chewy.com/g/forever-fortunate-felines_b71890523 -list

04/08/2024

Wait! Here are the other cats and kittens at today’s pop-up in Schaumburg! You dont want to miss out on meeting these kitties!! Adult cats fee has a 50% discount and kittens have special a special price of $150 for one and $275 for the pair. 📷: Meet Gray, Liberty, Freedom, Pepsi and his best friend Dynamo and Mama Bear Tilly!!
The kittens are 3 months and the adults are 2-3 years old so very young too 😻. Apply now and then go meeting them: catsfff.org/adopt.

Every cat that goes home free up space at our stores and in our foster homes so we can continue to welcome more kitties in need. If you are not in the market to adopt and live in the area, stop by to say Hi to our volunteers and consider to donate some cans of wet food for the kitties Petco has a great selection!!

04/08/2024

Meet 10 of the kittens at today’s pop up adoption events in Schaumburg. 📸 In order: Jack, Sally and Grace (all siblings), twin bros Atticus & Marley, Chazz Michael Michaels, brothers Drax, Rocket and Groot, and last but not least tabby brothers Marley and Cassidy. Remember to apply at catsfff.org/adopt if interested to bring them home!! 💗

04/08/2024

Yesterday was amazing!! 17 kittens left our pop-up events with their new families 💗🏠. Thanks to all our fantastic volunteers and adopters that made this events a great success!! 🫶😽. Today 13 more kittens and the 4 resident cats at Petco Schaumburg will be wishing for the same fate so if you want to add a new furry family member head to Petco 60 W. Golf Rd in Schaumburg from 2-6pm. Make sure you complete the adoption application ahead of time. You need to be approved to be able to bring home your new friend(s) today!! Apply at catsfff.org/adopt.

Petco Love Petco

03/08/2024

Here is a preview of our kitties at tomorrow's "pop-up adoption event" at Arlington Heights Petco (49 W. Rand Rd). 🐈Pop in to meet your ideal kitten(s), 🐈‍⬛super-cuddly adult cat, or fantastic mama-daughter duo!

If you cannot attend this event, don't forget we have another pop-up at Petco in Schaumburg in the afternoon and one in the city at Petco Evergreen. 😽

Make sure you complete the adoption application in advance so we can clear out all the references: catsfff.org/adopt.

02/08/2024

Busy weekend ahead of our rescue! We have kitten pop ups all over!

Let’s talk about Schaumburg first!

🏠 Location: Petco on 60 E. Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL
📅 Date: August 3 & 4
🕰️ Time: 2 - 6 pm

All kittens in attendance are human and stranger friendly! Snuggly, social, and active are the key words to describe this lot. All are cat friendly, and most are dog friendly too! 😻

So come on out this weekend, both Saturday & Sunday, to meet some fun loving kittens!

You MUST apply and be pre-approved ahead of time in order to bring home the same day:

https://foreverfortunatefelines.org/adopt/

02/08/2024

Meet Beast, a lively and adventurous two-month-old kitten who was rescued from Animal Control along with his four X-Men siblings!

Beast is playful, curious, and brave, always entertaining with his silly antics. 🐾 he is dog-friendly, cat-friendly, and kid-friendly, making him a perfect fit for any family environment. If you're looking for a fun and spirited addition to your home, Beast is the ideal choice.

Put in an adoption application today to bring this delightful kitten into your home! 🏠

https://foreverfortunatefelines.org/adopt/

02/08/2024

What is a day in cat rescue like?

In one word: unpredictable.

Today, one of our medical fosters saw a post online by someone who noticed a sick kitten needing medical attention. 3 minutes later, that medical foster was in her car and heading out for the 35 minute drive with fleeting hope the kitten was still there.

As she was arriving, she got a message that someone else had picked up the kitten to hold temporarily! So they met up and upon first look it was obvious he was covered in fleas. That level of infestations can quickly turn deadly for kittens, and his behavior suggested he was anemic.

35 minutes back home, and the kitten - now Oliver - went straight to the bath. That’s when she got the first real look at the flea infestation. He was completely covered in live fleas. Even after 10 minutes of scrubbing and combing, live fleas were still crawling around his body. He is skinny, but his stomach feels hard and full - he likely is full of worms. When he received subq fluids, he had no fat, and the skin was extremely elastic. By all accounts, he was suffering immensely.

Oliver got a nice bath, combing, capstar, fluids, and has started on dewormers and antibiotics. He will continue to be cared for by an experienced medical foster. Despite the rough shape he was in, he will thrive through this rough patch.

A day in the life of a cat rescuer.

We wish we could say this is a unique situation, but it isn’t. And we need some help. These past couple months have been brutal on our kitten supply. We need a re-supply ASAP! Please consider buying from our wishlist! Even just one purchase will go a long way. All donations go to help kitties just like Oliver - in fact, he will be the honorary recipient of any kitten wet food! He deserves everything and then some 🫶

https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/26WJA2363HYDV

01/08/2024

Meet Harp, a purr-fect bundle of mischief and charm and ready to find his pot of gold family! 😻

This 4 month old boy loves to be in the middle of all the action, climbing up anything he can get his paws around or wrapping himself around your neck like a cozy, cable-knit scarf. When Harps not wrestling or napping with his sister, Killian, he can be found batting around ping pong balls or chasing anything on a string or with a bell on it. Because he was raised as a Bottle Baby, he loves to be handled, picked up, and held, so be prepared for plenty of affection! 🫶

Harp is sweet, social, and adaptable, and would do well in just about any household that can provide him with ample love. He is cat, kid, and stranger friendly!

https://foreverfortunatefelines.org/adopt/

31/07/2024

Meet Star Wars: a gentle little Jedi Knight ready to embark on adventures with his new fur-ever family!

This wide-eyed wonder is a bit shy at first, preferring to observe new experiences. Once you’ve gained Star Wars’ trust, he is a loyal companion to his favorite humans and will happily share a galaxy of love by licking your face and plopping onto your chest! 🤭

The perfect home for him would be on the quiet side where he can relax with his familiar humans often or watch cat TV together. He is very cat friendly and would like to go to a home with a confident cat to teach him the ropes. Star Wars will bring the fun and the cuddles!

Star Wars is just turning 4 months old. He would love to find his furever people where he can bond for life with. Can that be you?

https://foreverfortunatefelines.org/adopt/

30/07/2024

Meet Tac! 😻

Tac is an incredibly sweet little boy who loves to explore! Tac and his siblings (Tic and Toe) and their mom (Hopscotch) were rescued from the streets where they were found as strays. They certainly prefer indoors more! 🏠

Tac is a very affectionate little guy! He absolutely loves cuddling up next to his humans, siblings, and mom. Preferably all at once! 🐾

Tac is dog and stranger friendly. While he hasn’t met a child while in foster care, he would likely do well! He is a very adaptable, sweet boy. At 3 months old, he definitely needs a feline friend at home - so check out his siblings and mom if you don’t have another cat at home!

https://foreverfortunatefelines.org/adopt/

29/07/2024

What’s better than a frappe on a Monday morning? Frappe every morning 🫶

Meet Frappe, a real world wonder. This 3 month old dynamo gal is loving, cuddly, and social. She proves this by being cat, dog, kid, and stranger friendly. She loves making friends!

Playtime is a must for Frappe. She can make anything into a toy, even a simple cardboard box, but also very much enjoys playtime with her siblings. She would love to be adopted with one of them - Cappuccino, Latte, or Chia! Getting out that kitten energy is sooo much easier with a friend!

You can apply for her below:

https://foreverfortunatefelines.org/adopt/

27/07/2024

Thought our kitten pop up event was finished? Well, todays is, but we have another one TOMORROW!

🏠 Location: Petco, 4840 N. Pulaski Ste 100, Chicago, IL 60630
🕰️ Time: 12 - 2 pm
📅 Date: July 28

These kittens will be younger so most are only available for pre adoption - meaning, they are too young to be spayed/neutered yet and as such, must stay in foster til then. So it’s the perfect situation if you’re looking to adopt, but still need a few days (or weeks, if you fall in love with one of the youngest) to gather everything!

Due to their age, none of these cats are not on the website, so please see their photos in this post! The good news is this means you get first pick if you swing by 🤭 all of the non-baby bottle kittens have been introduced briefly to dogs and have done well! They all are sweet, friendly, playful, and cat/kid/stranger friendly.

Come on by and meet some cuddly kittens & babies tomorrow!