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07/03/2025

Because the country is on fire, here are 7 good things that happened this week.

1. I walked dogs at for the first time in months.
2. I learned how to help change Scotty’s bandage and overcame more squeamishness. Pictured is Brynlee who is such a sweet, happy puppy.
3. I went to the game with and laughed a lot.
4. I went to the gym and am making progress on my pushups.
5. I got to celebrate Prom with some of my favorite people and my most favorite person, my husband.
6. I wore Taylor Swift pajamas from my SIL.
7. I cancelled my membership (and a whole bunch of others 😘)

I hope you can find some good always, even when things are hard.

14/02/2025

I think Valentine’s is a missed opportunity so focused on romantic love that we forget about other kinds of love that deserve to be celebrated. The hate is so loud these days, I urge you to pause. Love for yourself, friends, family, passions, and of course, my favorite, animals, are all beautiful. I hope you celebrate your love today in whatever form that may be. All love is love. 🩷🌈🐕

Pirouette pictured here has found her forever home thanks to but so many others are waiting for their home full of love!

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01/02/2025

February 1 marks the end of the hunting season in Spain and the beginning of cruelty to thousands of Galgos (Spanish Greyhounds). Today is World Galgo Day, or Dia Del Galgo, a global call to action.

Each year and I try to collaborate on a piece to bring attention to the Galgo. This year’s piece is titled “In the Arms of an Angel” and features Krabi, a 10 year old Galgo who lost his leg due to cancer. He is thankfully in a loving forever home getting the treatment he needs.

The beautiful part of this story is how many helpers there are. Below are a few ways to help these beautiful, gentle, loyal dogs and the people working to save them:

- Chicagoland rescue you can donate/foster/adopt to support
- Galgo shelter in Spain donate/adopt/volunteer to support
- organization in Spain donate/adopt/volunteer to support

Thank you for including me in this vision. Thank you for lending us your space and creativity. Thank you Hailey for sharing Krabi with us.

Have you heard of the Galgo before??

20/01/2025

Today, you’re three years sober, but I am proud of you every single day. You faced your biggest demons head on, tackling your worst fears and insecurities. I’m in awe of your determination, commitment, and compassion to yourself and others. Today, I’m grateful you’re sharing your journey to show others what is possible. Love you forever.

These photos are all in the past year, proving that sobriety is anything but boring.

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please call or text 988. You are worthy and loved.

10/01/2025

Anyone else kinda feeling a little… unwell 🙋🏼‍♀️ this is my first post of 2025 and I wanted it to be all about goals !! optimistism !! the new year !! but I couldn’t find that when I went to post.

My heart hurts for LA, I’m worried about the year (or 4) ahead, and I actually don’t have any goals for 2025 because those just tend to be self-critical. So, here I am, 10 days into the new year and I’m just like 🫠

I know I’ll be okay but man those post-holiday, pre-inauguration blues are hitting hard. If you’re in the same boat, I’m feel you. So while we manage the currents and tides, I’ll focus on the small joys and find gratitude for all that I have. My love for animals keeping me anchored in the storm.

Now excuse me while I play “I Hate it Here” while reading the Gild series by by the fireside while sipping some peppermint tea.

Pictured: Bellini from
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How you doing right now??

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas from our weird little pack to yours 🎄

28/11/2024

Foster (or adopter!) wanted: If you like big, smushy dogs, I’ve got the girl for you. Meet Poppy, a smiley, derpy, happy-go-lucky girl who never met a person she didn’t love immediately, including kids.

This girl has been through a lot, originally from she was adopted but then returned years later. Now a senior, the shelter environment is no place for her. Besides, she’d much rather curl up on the couch and watch TV with you. Her favorite is the Food Network (I see you Poppy) and she’d love a home for the holidays.

Poppy needs to be the only dog in the home and will soak up all your love and affection.

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22/11/2024

Things at are the bad - probably the worst I’ve seen since I started volunteering almost 7 years ago, The budget has been cut which has significantly reduced the resources and programs available to the animals and public. Intake is incredibly high and healthy, adoptable animals are being euthanized at too high a rate.

So is spearheading Chicago Rescue Days to help save our local animals. We created merch (thank you !) to help raise funds. All proceeds will be donated to rescues that will be transferring animals out of the week of Dec 6-13.

If you’re looking to donate, we will be putting together a fundraiser so please follow for more updates.

Pictured is Persephone a girl I met in 2018 who was adopted from CACC.

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20/11/2024

I still don’t feel totally like myself, but I’ve been feeling more hopeful lately because I’m reminded how much art is created during times like these. And while these photos (likely) won’t end up in The Louvre, I see so much joy in them. And moments of joy still happen every day and that’s a start.

It’s been almost 6 months since my last photoshoot with adoptable dogs. So I’m eager to share these photos of - a senior boy available for adoption through . He lives with cats and dogs and gets along famously with both. He is a polite house guest, only barking when he needs to go out or would like a treat. He’s content to go on walks or snuggle on the couch. Rufus is very likely deaf (or just simply ignored me, tbd) but he’s got plenty of s***k and personality. Who wants to give this senior boy the best golden years yet!?

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04/11/2024

Happy birthday to the most wonderful human. I’m in awe of you daily and your commitment to being the best husband, son, brother, uncle, friend, mentor, coach, golfer (so much commitment here), and dog/cat zdaddy. You are an inspiration to so many for numerous of reasons.

The world and my life are infinitely better with you in it. I love you.

22/10/2024

The first 24 hrs of Fall Break ‘24.

If you’re wondering what tf Fall Break is (no I’m not in college despite how young I look obviously) it’s when closes down for almost 2 weeks to give staff a break.

I f*cking love my job but we have to take care of cats (who are constantly trying to ruin our day) and the public (if you’ve worked in the service industry, you know). So, we get a whole bunch of time off to decompress from the physical, mental, and emotional demands of the work we do.

Last night we took a bunch of ridiculous photos, walked a 5k, I took home 6 kittens for 24 hours (being returned to 😭), and then this am went to brunch with .

Thank you Chris and Shelly for giving us this time off so we can recharge and come back all young and fully of life (jk I’ll be back in full sass mode for sure).

Should I be subordinate after Fall Break?

18/10/2024

One of my favorite parts of animal rescue is that the industry is full of strong, determined, and hardworking women. It’s inspiring and motivating seeing them consistently pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

Last night, I got to connect, chat, and listen to leaders in our field. has changed the game when it comes to neonates and how to care for them. is on shelves in stores nationwide and she is only 17 years old! and are fostering hundreds of cats and kittens in Indy.

Then of course, there is my Lady Cade. The group of women I get to call my coworkers and friends. Watching lead a discussion around animal welfare was a proud friend moment. There’s who I have a girl crush on when she’s spaying and neutering cats like a badass boss. And my entire female team of .mollie and !! Not to mention all the volunteers, fosters, and supporters in our corner.

I don’t pretend that the industry isn’t flawed and we have so much more to achieve, but it’s cool to zoom out once in awhile in awe.

If you’re reading this far then you know there are also a few dudes scattered in the rescue world as well. I’m lucky to call two of them friends (and then there’s ). pictures tell incredible stories of cats and those that love them. My photography hobby could never.

Congrats Hannah and Andrew on your book launch. Go support the woman (and dudes) in rescue and pick up your copy of Cats of the World! Thank you (another female owned biz!) for hosting an incredible night!

(Chris you’re cool too, I appreciate you but don’t tell anyone)

13/09/2024

I’m 95% sure included this pic as a blooper but it perfectly captures my feelings (and apparently Trixie’s) on these last week weeks: terrible. So I’ll be over here reading faery s**t if you need me, but you don’t.

Trixie is available for adoption through - sass included.

23/08/2024

Trigger warning: pet loss. Today we said goodbye to our family dog Hattrick. We met Hattrick when he was being fostered by a neighbor. When it was time for him to go back to , my parents said nope, and he came home with us.

He was the third dog in the home, a dog we didn’t expect but one that we needed. He never knew a stranger, his striking blue eyes made everyone fall in love with him instantly. Hattrick became the favorite child and was taken on more vacations than I can count. He was part of so many life moments, including my engagement (last pic!) and plenty of early Rescue in Style shoots.

A good boy through and through and never once complaining, not even at the end. It was a quick but easy decision and he was surrounded by so much love in his final moments. Run free Hattrick, you are so loved 🩷💙

20/08/2024

Today marks 7 years that has been open. One of the biggest reasons I decided to work here was because of the community that and built. These people (you people) are some of the most generous and wonderful humans. Yes, of course they care about the cats in our program, but they go beyond that and care about the humans in our program too.

This past weekend, people flew in from all over the country (and from outside the country) to celebrate with us. Genuine tears were shed as we reflected on the last 7 years together over far too much pizza and cake. My heart (and stomach) are so full from this weekend. Thank you to everyone who made it so special. Thank you for seeing us and supporting us along the way. Here’s to the next 7 years 🐈🩷

16/08/2024

I always assumed I’d have kids. Growing up, I was a babysitter and nanny for years. In college, I had names picked out for future children. Shortly after, my friends started to have babies and I adored them. And then we were at a point in our lives when children would make sense, and we started thinking about what that might look like.

We spent years thinking about having kids, debated the pros and cons. We became what is known as “fence sitters” in the childfree community that we’ve now become a part of.

I don’t think it’s necessary to sit here and explain our decision in this post, but I do think it’s necessary to share that I’m glad it was our decision and not the government’s.

I don’t pretend to understand what the intricacies of wanting children and not being able to have them. It blows my men that some dude would, but that’s for you I guess. He also thinks that women like me are less than and shouldn’t get a say in the future of our country. I’d argue that I have done and continue to do more for our future and this planet than that him and care more about what happens to this world and the humans and animals in it.

Proceeds from sales of this shirt will be donated to to help and . Proud to be part of the . Proud to be Childfree. Link in bio.

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10/08/2024

First photo -> most recent photo of 6+ years of friendship. I never knew when I interviewed at for my blog almost 7 years ago that I’d make a best friend out of it. Getting to learn and grow alongside the best in the business and laughing the whole way has been the most fun. Plus who gets to travel to Scotland together!?? Happy birthday Shelly!! Can’t wait for more ridiculous adventures!

02/08/2024

Lollapaloosa and 1802 degree heat are here this weekend in Chicago so if you need me, I’ll be inside somewhere with sweatpants on in air conditioning. I didn’t choose this pale girl life, but I’ve come to accept it.

Herman and his beautiful blue eyes have found their forever home. Thanks for helping this boy to his people 🩷

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I don’t even know what to say. Months of hard work culminated into one of the most fulfilling weekends. My heart is full and my face hurts from smiling. If you came to @thecatcade Prom, donated, bid, volunteered, or watched from afar, thank you. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this community. Thank you for celebrating with us all. We are a small team but with you, we can do so much. Here’s to the year of YES! Hair: @natalieruzgis Makeup: @sammy.the.skinfluencer Dress: @kelseyresalehinsdale

It’s been a while since I walked dogs at @chianimalcareandcontrol but getting to hang with some @chicagoshelterdogs was the perfect way to spend my Sunday. There are so many incredible dogs in need of a home, please consider adopting or fostering your next best friend. Featured dogs: Kappa Delta - A283129, female Betsy - female Gilly - A283219, female LoJack - A283334, male Who’s your favorite??

Today we bathed ringworm kittens, and the medicated shampoo needed to sit on the skin for a bit. To pass the time, I decided to sing my rendition of “Don’t Blame Me” by @taylorswift. I think that it was a hit, or maybe it’s just that the kitten had no choice but to sit there and listen. Either way, I had a (literal) captive audience so I’ll take it. Ringworm is a super common reason for why cats in shelters are euthanized. It’s a lengthy process to treat, very contagious, and most shelters don’t have the resources to care for cats with ringworm. Ringworm isn’t that scary tho, and it’s not actually a worm, just a cute lil fungus 🍄 Thankfully, these ringworm kittens are doing so well because they’re able to stay in our iso rooms at @thecatcade. It’s one of the many reasons how our new building is saving lives. I know many of you have donated to my fundraisers over the last few years so I’m thrilled to share just a glimpse of where that money has gone. So thank you! If I’m opening at The Eras Tour come November, you know why. Thanks for capturing this moment @carter.mollie and for the backup vocals @sweetbells 💃🏼🎶

Oh Scotland, you were perfection. Grateful beyond words for this trip and these people. Met so many kind Swiftie souls along the way (@sydneysparks19 on the plane, Claudia at @marineandlawn, Alex and Bubla from @thegleneagleshotel). Ended the trip meeting up with my bests @sweetbells and @deadxstop for church at Murrayfield led by @taylorswift. I had so much fun making this video (and surprised myself with actually following thru with it). Scotland will always have a piece of my heart, see you tomorrow Chicago!! 🩷🫶🏻

Eight years has flown by and I still don’t feel like we’ve even began to scratch the surface. Thanks for building this (chaotic, animal-filled) life with me. (Cover photo: @jennamarie_photo )

Last month, I met Kassandra at @chianimalcareandcontrol - she loved to pick out a toy from the basket and show it off. Shortly after my visit, @heartland_animal_shelter brought her into their care. I’m so happy to share that she has been adopted! Congrats to this sweet girl and her lucky family who chose to adopt!

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