Olive is waiting

Olive is an petite cross-eyed tuxedo girl who is seeking her furrever home. Fostermom Lauren writes, "With adorable green crossed eyes and an urge to play, this tiny bundle is a wonderful cat. Although she is timid, she secretly longs to be petted. She gargles when she meows - a unique way each time!" Olive is a former alley cat. She requires a patient and loving adopter. Will it be you? Email hydeparkcatsadoptions@gmail.com to apply. Here is a previous post on Olive.

Bootsy and Ellis are waiting

Bootsy and Ellis, named after members of funk superstar James Brown's band,  are a bonded pair of kitten brothers ready for their forever home.  Fostermom Becca writes that "Bootsy and Ellis are incredibly snuggly and loving and funny. They are best buds and cuddle, play, and give each other baths all the time. They also love their foster parents. Bootsy will snuggle on your lap or next to you whenever you want him there, and Ellis likes to perch on the back of the couch, or at your feet under the desk. Bootsy loves belly scratches and will have lengthy conversations with foster parents. Ellis occasionally joins in these conversations, which are extremely comical. Ellis has silky soft fur and  adorable big eyes, and he likes to burrow under blankets to nap, play, or wait to ambush Bootsy. They are especially adorable when they walk side by side, with matching tails pointing to the ceiling and wagging. They also both love playing fetch! they bring their toys to where we’re sitting and then run and fetch them when they’re thrown ! They are both very well behaved, easy to take care of (not picky, no litter box issues), and an absolute joy to have around, whether they’re greeting you in the morning or when you come home, stretching out or snuggling in hilarious positions, or snuggling up next to you." 

They are neutered, vaxed, neg/neg, and available NOW! Email hydeparkcatsadoptions@gmail.com to apply.  Their siblings Maceo and Wesley are ALSO available (as a pair). And here is how we found them, in a Church garage in an alley.

Uhaul update

UHaul has written in to let us know he is now Theo, and is doing great. Furrever mom writes that "He's happy as a clam, snoozing the spring days away on his window perch. He likes to talk to everyone who walks by. The neighbors think he is hilarious. He loves to sleep on my chest while I read, and nags at my arm when I'm working to play instead of type. He's a very affectionate and engaged boy. His nickname is Bird because he likes to chirp and talk ALL the time. He keeps me informed of all of his thoughts and activities. He likes to stay right beside me most of the time, including poking his nose into the shower to keep an eye on me. He's such a loving boy. He does what I call "the superman" at night: he likes to lay across my chest and stick his legs and arms straight out and sleep. We're a match made in heaven. I'm so grateful to Hyde Park Cats for the work you do and for bringing us together!"

UHaul had been abandoned at our local vet's office because his owner was moving (hence the name): Previous UHaul

Thanks Furrevermom and happy life, THEO!

Thank you to recent donors Mike H., Paul and Jessie C., and Anna F., who wishes us a “Happy Mama Cat Day!”

Elphie and Electra

Adoptable playmates Elphie and Electra snuggling and grooming after nap time! To read more about these frisky yet gentle girls, see their individual stories here and here. Elphie and Electra are being fostered together; they can be adopted together or separately. Both are child-friendly.

Handsome Gray

"Handsome Gray" is from Tanya's Tribe and was TNRed last week. Your donations help us provide veterinary services for cats like Handsome Gray, thus ensuring fewer unwanted kittens and healthier outdoor cats (with less incidence of FIV and FeLV), which is better for the community too. Thanks Tanya and MJK for caring for the Tribe. Good luck Handsome Gray!

Thanks Natalie for the donation of the carriers! Hyde Parkers, did you know if you have old pet-related stuff you cannot use, including food, you can donate locally! You can contact us at hydeparkcats@gmail.com, or you can bring your donations to Parkers at 1342 E. 55th St. Unless otherwise specified, donations brought to Parkers will be donated to the Animal Welfare League, so that's a great place to bring anything dog-related. AWL operates its intake facility at 62nd and Wabash, mere minutes away from our neighborhood. They are also very happy to receive old towels.

Button

Clearly Button (named for his cute widdle nose) used to be a housecat, but somehow he ended up on the streets. He was suffering multiple injuries when he was found in a managed feral colony in Bridgeport (a neighborhood to our north). Kim and the other caretakers brought him in for veterinary care and TLC, and have discovered how sweet he can be. Kim says "He is a treat hog and a purr monster, he 'makes bread' while he eats and loves for you to talk to him during his mealtime. When you offer treats he will head butt your fist as a thank you."

Button is currently living in a large enclosure in a garage in Bridgeport. He would very much like a foster or a forever home. Please write to hydeparkcats@gmail.com to apply.

Georgia

Gorgeous tortie Georgia is living in an alley. If you have been thinking about fostering for us, now is the time. Email hydeparkcatsadoptions@gmail.com to apply.

Thanks to Sara B. for the scratchers.