www.TreeHouseAnimals.org
About Tree House
We were founded in 1971 when a group of families in the Chicagoland area united to form an organized network of animal welfare agents. The network grew rapidly, and by 1975 the founders legally incorporated as a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, and purchased the property at 1212 West Carmen Avenue . A national audience was developed through educational brochures and pamphlets that helped to explain dog and cat behavior. Tree House gained a reputation for offering valuable advice on animal healthcare, lost pets, and household dangers.
In 1989, we expanded the physical structure of the facility, almost doubling the size of the shelter to continually accept and care for more stray cats. In 2000, we remodeled our attic to make a Socialization Room for feral cats, and we were also named First Place winners of the Humane Association Award offered by the Chicago Veterinary Medicine Association. Tree House Animal Foundation is the largest cageless, no-kill shelter for injured, sick and abandoned cats in the Chicagoland area. Since its founding Tree House has found homes for more than 14,000 “residents.” Tree House provides a safe haven for feral, stray, abused, neglected, and/or critically injured felines. Additionally, we performed over 500 spays and neuters, and we are on a pace to double that number in this year.
Adopt!
Trained adoption counselors interview prospective adopters on Wednesday-Sunday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. You do not need an appointment, but if you'd like to email or call our counselors in advance, go ahead! They are more than happy to answer any questions you may have about adopting or about specific cats we have at the shelter. You can reach them via email here or call (773) 784-5488.
Volunteer!
Housing 300 cats is a huge responsibility - finding the opportunity to spend quality time with each and every one of them is even more difficult. Like many non-profit organizations, volunteers are an integral part of our shelter, and we rely heavily on their support and hard work. Tree House is accepting volunteers for both of our locations ( UPTOWN and BUCKTOWN ). Volunteer hours are anytime between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. There are also late-night volunteer opportunities on Tuesday and Thursday evenings until 9 p.m.
To become a Tree House volunteer, simply send us an email and our Volunteer Staff will contact you to schedule an interview. Email Volunteer or call (773) 784-5488 ext. 228.
Donate!
Tree House is soley funded by the generous donations from people like you! Donating online is the easiest way to help and you can do that here . We also have tons of fundraising opportunities, so email or call our Development Department at (773) 784-5488 ext 231 for details. Our visit the How To Help link below!
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Ways to Help
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