Every Soul Should Be Remembered - Peace

Today while I was in an Uber on my way to work this morning, I saw a dead cat laying in the grass off the main street Homan. My heart broke and my eyes welled up with tears. The Uber driver asked me what was wrong, and I told him. At that moment, I knew that when I got off of work, I would go back and get the poor baby. This poor cat deserves more than to lay in the grass and waste away to nothing. Isn't it bad enough that he dealt with that in life, he should not have to deal with that in death.

I asked one of our transport volunteers if she would go with me to get the cat when I got off so we can dispose of this poor soul properly. Instead since a co-worker was driving me home, I asked if he would help me instead. He obliged. I am forever grateful. Our transport volunteer met me at my house and I scanned this poor baby for a microchip. There was none. We proceeded to take her to CACC.
I've have named her Peace. I have also decided to post her picture here as a reminder of what happens when one chooses to walk away. When one chooses to not see what is in front of them. These cats are living, breathing souls with feel and who love and who hurt. It is because of these souls that WTRF was born. If more people got involved with TNR/TNA the less pictures like the one posted would be taken. TNR makes a difference. It changes lives. Less suffering, less euthanasia, less abuse. More love, more happiness, more good.

If more people donated two hours of their time to help TNR, to help transport, more lives would be saved. Less cats would be going into CACC dead and alive. Help us change these outcomes. You can do this. You have 2 hours. Help us win this battle. We can only change so much on our own, but in numbers, we can win. Please help us stop the fate that poor Peace suffered. I am begging you. Give a couple hours of your time. Help change their fate. No one should have to suffer this way. Fly the rainbow my dear Peace. I'm sorry that we couldn't help you sooner.

Volunteers Needed!

We are extremely busy and are in the need for some volunteers, especially volunteers for transport and trappers during the week. Please consider donating a day of your time to help out the cats of Chicago and help make this city a better place. If you are interested in volunteering with our organization please fill out a volunteer application today. I can't express how much the cats and the WTRF family would appreciate it! Thank you! Meow.

Lenny Goes Up For Adoption

On our way to F&C with a special delivery. After being in our care for 4 months, Lenny is finally being admitted today. If you are interested in adopting a ginger cookie, he's the one. You can check him out during their open adoption hours. He's catastic and will make a purrfect addition to your home.

Saying Goodbye to an old friend - Engywook

Engywook was one of my favorite stray cats. He came into my life 10 years ago. He was a long haired, beautiful big black boy and he was ever so sweet. He loved catnip toys to which I provided him with many. I would sit with him in my yard for hours. We actually would sit together in the rain. We would literally get soaked. You would think that most cats would run from the rain, but not him. As long as I was there, he was there.

I named him Engywook after a character in one of my favorite books. I loved him so much. I wanted to make him my own, but there was no room at the inn. So I was able to get him admitted to a no kill. I visited him often and I had a little adoption bag made up for his new parents. It had his favorite can of cat food in it and a few catnip toys with a thank you card.

I often thought about Engywook through the years and have asked my friend who worked at the shelter still if they ever had updates on him.

A few weeks ago, I received a call my friend who works at the shelter, to tell me that she got a call from his adopters that Engywook my love passed away. Again, I cried and asked many questions. I guess he had a stroke and they had to say goodbye. I felt so much sadness. The uncanny thing is when I got the call it was raining. I told my friend it was very fitting since he and I loved to sit in the rain together. Engywook my love. So glad that you were a part of my life. #soulcat

Meet Billi - Avers 63 Colony

Please meet Billi from the Avers 63 Colony. Another handsome gent that we brought in today to The Anti-Cruelty Society for his TNR vetting services. After he's done recovering from his neuter surgery, he will be returned outside to live free. However, he will be taken care of by a colony caretaker. He will be provided with food and water daily and an insulated feral cat house.  #feralfreedom #tnr

Bella A Lincolnwood Semi-Shy Cat

We would like for everyone to meet Bella. She is a 7-8month old shy cat to whom we trapped. She's currently getting her TNR/TNA vetting Services at The Anti-Cruelty Society . She's so stinking cute!

Robin the Injured Cat Gets Help From WTRF

Last week, we trapped this new boy who showed up at one of our colonies and we brought him to The Anti-Cruelty Society for his TNR vetting. Turns out, he was friendly so we put him into one of our foster homes. It also turned out that he had a bad wound on his back leg so we brought him to our vet at Southwest Animal Care Center. She took xrays of it and it showed that he has a deep infection in his leg. The skin started to heal over the wound and bacteria was still in there. Currently, he will be on 2 sets of antibiotics for 20days and will go back in for a recheck. This guy is so sweet and we can't wait till he gets back on all of his paws again.

Stetson Healing Every Day

Stetson's skin and wounds are healing up nicely which makes me happy. But what makes my heart flutter is to see him sleeping restfully in a nice cozy warm bed.