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Whiskers & Tails Rescue Foundation

Cat rescue in Chicago, IL

Whiskers & Tails Rescue Foundation a no kill, 501(c)(3), non profit animal organization located in the city of Chicago. Our organizational mission is dedicated to reducing the suffering and overpopulation of feral and stray free roaming community cats through practicing Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and Trap-Neuter-Adopt (TNA) which results in a lower feral/stray cat population, ends needless suffering, lowers euthanasia rates and cat intakes at our local Animal Control facilities. We believe, as a community, it is our obligation to come together and be the difference in the community cat's lives.

Because we are a 501(c)(3) organization, All donations are fully tax-deductible. We do not receive any city, state or federal funding.

Contact
Phone
Address
PO Box 221014
Chicago, IL 60622
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Adoptable pets at Whiskers & Tails Rescue Foundation

We'll also keep you updated on Paisley's adoption status with email updates.
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Paisley

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Pigwidgeon's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Pigwidgeon

Persian

Male, Adult
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Rumi's adoption status with email updates.
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Rumi

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Sasha's adoption status with email updates.
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Sasha

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Chicago, IL
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TC

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Phil's adoption status with email updates.
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Phil

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Hedwig's adoption status with email updates.
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Hedwig

Persian

Male, Adult
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Elvis's adoption status with email updates.
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Elvis

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Chicago, IL

Rescue FAQs

Chicago, Cook County

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our goal is to find the purrfect forever homes for our cats & kittens, so we match them with their potential families based on personalities, lifestyle, etc.

Adoption process:

Complete an Adoption Application.
Once you submit an application, a volunteer will review your application, check your references, and contact you to conduct a phone interview with you about the animal and answer any questions that you may have.
If approved, we will then set up a meet and greet with the entire family during open adoption hours to spend time with the cat you’re interested in. (all persons living full-time in the household must be present during the adoption process).
If it's a match, we will then set up a date and time for you to take your furrever family member home.

**WTRF does not do same day adoptions to allow our adoption counselors time to call your landlord and vet references.

**WTRF does not do single kitten adoptions (unless you have a kitten of similar age already in the home, no seniors) or break up bonded pairs.

**WTRF only does local adoptions.

Adoption Requirements:
Must be 21 years of age or older
Have a valid form of id with current address
Provide landlord information and approval and a copy of the executed lease or show proof of ownership
Have proof of vaccines & spay/neuter for any other pets in the home

Adoption Donation Fee:
Adult Cats - 1 year of age and older $175
Kittens - $185.00
Specialty Breeds Or Cats with Extensive Vetting (Dentals, etc) - $250 and up

All of our cats & kittens are fully vetted. They are spayed/neutered, FIV/FeLV/HW tested, vaccinated (rabies and boosters), parasite treated, flea protected, and microchipped.

Adoption application

https://whiskersandtailsfoundation.org/forms/form?formid=6019

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We'll also keep you updated on Jaguar's adoption status with email updates.
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Jaguar

Mixed Breed (Medium)/American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Puppy
Crown Point, IN
We'll also keep you updated on chacha's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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chacha

Maltese

Male, Puppy
Plainfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on David's adoption status with email updates.
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David

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Chicago, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Unknown Friend's adoption status with email updates.
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Unknown Friend

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Munster, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Chase's adoption status with email updates.
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Chase

Husky/German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
Aurora, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Rubi's adoption status with email updates.
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Rubi

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Matteson, IL

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