Tree House Humane Society
Our Mission
Tree House Humane Society empowers communities of caregivers to advocate and care for cats while reimagining solutions for a more compassionate future. We are building a world where every cat thrives.
Our Story
Since 1971, Tree House has been a dedicated force for feline welfare in Chicago. We were founded by a small group of passionate people who wanted to improve the lives of local animals, eventually growing into the organization you see today—known best as Chicago’s first cage-free cat shelter.
How We Care
Our work is rooted in a community-based approach, focusing on helping stray, injured, and abandoned cats through a managed-admission model. Beyond our unique cage-free shelter environment, we provide essential services like spay and neuter programs, community cat support, and our Veterinary Wellness Center, ensuring that cats have the resources they need to live healthy, happy lives.
Your Adoption Journey
We believe there is a cat for everyone, and our conversation-based, open adoption process is designed to help you find the perfect match. Our team takes the time to get to know you and our resident cats, ensuring that your new companion fits seamlessly into your lifestyle. Whether you are looking for a playful kitten or a wise senior, we are here to support you in building a lifelong bond.
Meet Your New Best Friend
Happy endings start here! We invite you to visit our shelter in Chicago to meet our adoptable residents and experience our compassionate, model care firsthand. You can explore our available cats online or stop by during our walk-in adoption hours, Wednesday through Sunday, to discover the love waiting for you at Tree House.
- Friendly and knowledgeable staff
- Clean and welcoming facilities
- Communication and record-sharing delays
9/24 - Purina's Newest Smart Cat Feeder Cam Has a Super-Handy Feature Parents Are Going to Love
A NYC pop-up will let visitors feed adoptable cats in real time this October.
6/11 - Adopt kittens through Tree House Humane Society
Tree House Humane Society is looking for homes for some very loving kittens.
10/13 - We’re not @spirithalloween but we have our Halloween decorations on deck. 👻🎃 Disclaimer: Adoption is a serious commitment, and cats aren’t decorations… We can still admire them for being on theme, though! 😍 #TreeHouseCats #BlackCats #Kittens #Halloween #Spooky
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10/12 - When our adoption counselor Kyra made herself a match with #TreeHouseCat Nightman, we didn’t realize she would train him to think fast—and catch kibble in his paws! Now named Tash, this kitty’s working on growing his skills… And perhaps soon join a Chicago sports team! #TreeHouseCats #PetTraining #CatTricks #Cats Catch
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