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Kitties!!!!

Our kittens are ready to go!!!! We need to clear space for the next batch and we need a break to regroup before spring TNR starts. We are mainly a TNR group, after all......

Our wonderful kitties all come spayed or neutered, with vaccinations & a microchip. They're flea and parasite free. They're all dog and cat friendly. They all purr with glee, play and cuddle - each has a wonderful, unique personality.

Alice & Archie 2 cutie patooties. Sweet, playful, affectionate. Both born in September in Berwyn, been here since about 7 weeks old. Dependent and independent. They love human affection and play but are comfortable playing and hanging together. Wonderful companions for you and for each other.

Pecko & Earline Grey

These babies came from the yard of a wonderful caregiver. A couple in their '80's feed a colony and have devoted their enclosed patio to their cats, who are free to go in and out but have canned and kibble 2x a day. We met them this summer when we TNR'd their colony - lovely people who take really good care of their 'yard cats'.

Both females, born in June, are wonderfully friendly. And, of course, very cuddly, affectionate and playful. Sisters, they're being adopted as a pair.

Then There's Vito!!!! Everybody that meets him falls in love with him. He is incredibly engaging. Absolutely gorgeous with a wonderful personality. Vito gets along great with other cats but he's primarily a 'people' cat. One of 3 that could be 'circus cats' they're so smart. (His brother, Hustus and sister, Margo, were recently adopted into a wonderful new home) Vito naturally gravitates to shoulders where he's learning to balance quite well during walking. He's looking for a home where he'll get to give and get a lot of love. Someplace where someones around about 75% of the time. He looks like a Maine Coon and feels like a Chinchilla.

To inquire about any of these kitties for adoption please comment and we'll get back to you. We're located in Maywood, IL, near Chicago.

Form 1023 Assist???

Good Day All! This morning's feed presented a new cat that appears ill. He or she is new to that colony (I feed about 7 street colonies at about 5am each morn - I feed early so they aren't exposed and neither am I!). Anyway, this poor baby looked colder than most and rather than eat, he (I'm assuming) was licking the butts of the cats that were eating. Most of these cats have already been TNR'd. Going to take a trap and try to bring him to the vet then the infirmary (currently, my bathroom) - going to be a challenge - there's about 7 other cats that feed on that corner. After 3 years and many out of pocket dollars, I'm finally forming my own nfp to help with the expense of street cat care. I'm having trouble with the Form 1023 which is language that's foriegn to me! I've got all but the financials done. One problem I'm having is where to put vet and s/n clinic expense. Should I put in Part V - C or Part IX - 22 or Part IX - 23. Anybody have the answer to that one???? I've called the department that puts these forms out and haven't really gotten a clear answer... tho they've been very helpful with the rest. On another note: I'm meeting with the Village official that oversees Animal Control this week. Now that TNR is legal in this county (Cook), I'm hoping for a collaboration and community wide effort to care for the street cats. When I first met with this man a couple of years ago, I told him I saw the cats as an opportunity to teach our youth compassion and respect. That surprised him! The current method for feline control is through erradication. What does that teach? If something bothers you, kill it. Google 'The Link' and you'll find numerous articles about the link between animal abuse and violence. I live in an economically depressed area. Lots of gangs, drugs and dog fights. Too many (about 3/4 of the kids in early grammar school) children are desensitized by their exposure to these dog fights. It is my intent to bring these children together with these cats so they understand how the cats aren't much different than we are - we're all living, breathing beings - all deserving of love and care.... Those children need to experience the 'heart' of these beings so they too can have an opportunity to heal. But first, the Form 1023! On another note: It would be nice to connect with other street cat and or kid workers to share our success, share our knowledge and resources and have a laugh or two in between! Have a great day! Spend even a minute or two locating and watching a bird, a tree, or the sky - take a comfortable, slow, deep breath and connect. Namaste'