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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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26/07/2024

As a childless cat (and dog) lady, I could give two sh*ts what some old toad thinks about me and my life choices. What I do give two sh*ts about though is people and their freedoms, being kind to animals, ensuring children are safe to be kids, and this planet that we are destroying. Clearly, that worm without a mustache does not.

So go ahead and villainize me in your speeches and tell me again how miserable I must be. You are doing nothing but motivating me to take more action to ensure everyone has the right to choose the life they want. Go kick rocks.

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19/07/2024

I was going to post these pictures on the 4th of July but the caption I wrote about fireworks and animals and our shelters was just a huge bum out so I deleted it. Honestly, rescue is a pretty big bum out in general right now. This is the worst kitten season I’ve experienced (so much Panleuk, ringworm, overpopulation) and the dog side of things is even more devastating. Adoptions are slow, the shelters are flooded, and animals are being euthanized in large numbers.

So far in July, our city shelter has had more than 600 dogs enter the shelter. In June, we saw its highest number of intakes and euthanasia since well before the pandemic. Like, it’s bad, bad.

I know when animals are suffering, that people are suffering. There aren’t nearly enough resources and it’s exhausting. So please, if you love animals, stop buying them. Please adopt, please foster, please donate, please volunteer, please share, please do something.

I’ll end this post with a little bit of good news… this is Wallis and he went from a stray to in July of 2023. pulled him and he went into a foster home. Last month, he was adopted 🩷

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16/07/2024

Guess what today is!? Halfway thru the worst months of the year aka Summer. I know I know, it’s an unpopular opinion, but I legitimately hate this season. I’d seriously take -20 over 76 degrees any day. I’m like the opposite of a snow bird, so like a sunshine penguin or something idk I’ll workshop it.

So happy mid-summer to all who celebrate!! May the days get shorter and temps get colder from here on out.

Pictured here is my boy Capone. He is STILL looking for his forever home. Loves people, older kids, snuggles and medium energy. Would prefer to be the only dog in the home. Available for adoption through

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01/07/2024

Happy Pride today and every day. Grateful to be a part of this beautiful celebration of love. ❤️ 🧡💛💚💙💜🩷🖤🤎

19/06/2024

Honestly, I’m not sure I’ve ever been speechless by a dog’s looks before. Sure in high school, I was intimidated by all the pretty people (I had braces twice and was in a synchronized swim club, you do the math on my social status), but a dog!? I think I stuttered when Sanobe got out of the car.

This girl knew her angles and worked the camera (and me) effortlessly. She has a good amount of energy and does well with training. She loves people and with her energy, would be a great match for older kids. Sanobe is available for adoption through .

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Ok but how many times have you had braces??

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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!! 🩷🫶🏻

I’ve simply never found a cat before, but when I went home to visit my family in the suburbs last November, a black cat dashed across a neighbor’s yard. This was strange because I don’t see cats outside in my parents’ area, like ever. As soon as I approached the cat, he started running towards me, meowing and basically leapt into my arms. After knocking on several doors, I found out the cat had simply been hanging around the area and nobody claimed to know the cat. I gave one of the Neighbors my info and brought the cat back to my parents’ garage. He was fairly dirty and very skinny. Immediately he devoured the food placed in front of him while my brother grabbed a carrier from his house. Off we went to the ER vet to see if he was chipped, they couldn’t find one so he became a @thecatcade cat and went into foster with @hannahblaze and Bobby. We named him Wilson. There he finally got some time to just decompress and feel safe. He mostly slept and ate and slept some more. A few days later, we did an intake exam on him at The Cade where we discovered that he DID have a microchip. Wilson was originally named Dathomir and adopted from @almosthomefoundation a few years ago. Through a series of tragic events, he ended up abandoned outside. He was returned to Almost Home a few days later and has settled in while they got to know more about him. Dathomir is available for adoption and has been looking for a home for quite some time. His ideal home would be a quieter one where he is the only cat. He’s been through so much so he’ll need someone who is patient as he continues to decompress from recent events. I’m hopeful his next home is his final home. Where he will be loved and protected and safe for many years to come. This sweet boy deserves it 🩷

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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