Cats in Action Storytelling is back Sept. 29 🎤🐾 Six storytellers. Six new true stories. Plenty of laughs, heart, food, drinks & raffle prizes. Last year sold out, so grab your seat early. 🎟️ $35 advance 📍 The Ivy Bar & Kitchen secure.catsinaction.org/nx/portal/ne...

Community cats thrive when the community gets involved 🐈‍ This workshop teaches the basics of TNR, kitten realities and how coordinated care keeps community cats safer. Cats in Action can’t do it alone, and we're here to show you how to best help them. 🗓️ Sept. 12th @ 11 am CT 📍catsinaction.org

No one can save all the cats, but everyone can save one 🐈🐾 Helping Cats Near You teaches how outdoor cats live and what they need most to thrive. Join the next workshop! August 8th at 11am CT Free & Online via Zoom. Register or join: catsinaction.org/resources/wo...

National Adoption Week is here July 20–26, and Cats in Action is partnering with PetSmart Charities to keep the momentum strong for rescue cats. 📍Cats in Action at PetSmart 2665 N Elston Ave. Chicago, IL 60647 ⏰ Saturday, July 25, from 12–4 pm Come join the fun and feel the adoption week energy!

Helping Cats Near You is live tomorrow, June 13th at 11am CT 🐈 Join: catsinaction.org/resources/wo... This free online workshop will provide you with all the basics you need to help outdoor cats and kittens 🐾

What to do when you find cats or kittens outside 🐾🐱 Kitten season is here and outdoor cats need people who know how to help. Our free online workshop covers when to step in, when to wait, and how TNR keeps cats safe. 📅 Saturday June 13 ⏰ 11 am CT 🔗 catsinaction.org/resources/workshops/

Hello cat people! Today I am in windy Vilnius Lithuania at the Pink Soup festival! I'm going to taste the pink soup for you here below! Please donate in my honor because this was not easy... This is the worst stuff I've ever tasted but I'm doing it for the kitties catsinaction.org/ways-to-give/

These tiny faces are counting on you 🐱 If you’ve ever wanted to help outdoor cats but didn’t know where to start, this workshop is your moment! 🗓️ May 9th, 11am CDT | Online | Free to join 👉 Register now or access live on Saturday via catsinaction.org/resources/wo...

Cats in Action was excited to participate in @americanhumanist.bsky.social National Day of Empathy yesterday! They gave us a generous grant to host a cat food pantry for our south side of Chicago residents in need.

We’re running out of time to stock the Cat Food Pantry 🐱🥫🐾 If you can, please donate today so we can buy the food we’ll be handing out this weekend. Every dollar helps us fill more bowls! Give now: secure.catsinaction.org/forms/donate-1

Cats in Action is participating in this national day of empathy!! We received a generous grant from @americanhumanist.bsky.social and we're hosting a pop-up cat food pantry on the far south side but oh boy we need as much food as we can get. Help us? secure.catsinaction.org/forms/donate-1

Cats in Action hosts a free one‑hour Helping Cats Near You workshop every month, and the next session is Saturday, April 11 at 11am CDT. This workshop is a great way to learn how to help the cats you see in your community! Sign up for reminders or join live: catsinaction.org/resources/wo...

Get your tickets for Sunday’s Paint Your Pet event! 🐾🎨 Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with snacks, simple guided painting, a fun raffle, and a cozy all ages vibe. Support Cats in Action and spend your Sunday creating something colorful. 📅 Sunday, March 22 ⏰ 12 to 3 pm Tickets at catsinaction.org

⏰ Today is the final day to submit your pet’s photo for Paint Your Pet. If you want your pet on your canvas on March 22, grab your ticket today. Once purchased, you will get an email to upload or email your pet’s photo. 🎨 Paint Your Pet 📅 March 22 ⏰ 12–3pm 📍 Bottle & Bottega

Paint Your Pet! March 22nd 12-3 at Bottle & Bodega, Painting with a Twist (Lakeview). Join us for a relaxing, fun event. No experience necessary. Kids welcome. Snacks & drinks available. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED by March 8th with an image emailed to liz@catsinaction.org. tinyurl.com/CIA-PaintYourPet

Feeding cats? Seeing cats outside? Join us this Sunday for a free community workshop to learn how to help. Douglass Library, 3353 W. 13th St, Chicago IL 60623. English (1:30 PM), Spanish (3:15 PM). Help us spread the word! Full flyer: catsinaction.org/wp-content/u...

Show your love for community cats this Valentine’s Day! 🐾😻 In this free one‑hour online workshop, you’ll learn how TNR works, how to support outdoor cats, and how simple actions create real change. Join us at 11am CST on Saturday, February 14th. Full info here: catsinaction.org/resources/wo...

Every gift to Cats in Action supports TNR, urgent medical rescue, and the resources that help more neighbors care for community cats safely. Join us in making their world a little kinder today secure.catsinaction.org/forms/donate-1

We bought a new vehicle! With a donation from one person, we purchased a Chrysler Pacifica, which has amazing cargo capacity. Not only can we haul more cats, but it also fits a ton of cat food. Thanks for Nestle Purina in Jefferson, WI for the donation.

Only a few days left before a full weekend of action for community cats! Our Helping Cats Near You workshop now meets online on Saturday the 10th and then we'll gather to build winter cat shelters on Sunday the 11th! Head to catsinaction.org to sign up or donate.

Fun was had by all decorating holiday and cat cookies at the Piggery! Thank you to the amazing Martha S. for baking 400 cookies and to everyone who came out and helped us raise $1750 for community cat spay/neuter!

Only three days until the cat‑cookie magic is back ✨🐱 Decorate the cutest cookies of the season, enjoy great food from The Piggery, and support Cats in Action. It’s festive, family‑friendly, and full of holiday cheer. Grab your tickets at: secure.catsinaction.org/nx/portal/ne...

Join us Monday, December 15th 7PM at the Piggery for Cat Christmas Cookie Decorating! Reserve tickets: secure.catsinaction.org/nx/portal/ne... Proceeds benefit spay/neuter and critical medical care for community cats.

Giving Tuesday is Tomorrow! Cats in Action is in the field every week rescuing vulnerable kittens like Angel from Chicago's back alleys and crumbling garages. Our TNR activities have increased 65% this year! If you believe in our mission, we'd be grateful for your support: catsinaction.org/donate

CAT CHRISTMAS COOKIE DECORATING - December 15th 7PM at the Piggery. Come enjoy some good food and cheer and decorate 10 cookies! Tickets are $40 each and go to help community cats. Reserve here: secure.catsinaction.org/nx/portal/ne...

Let’s connect tomorrow! Spend an hour learning how to make a difference for the outdoor cats in your neighborhood. Our virtual workshop covers all the tools and resources you need to confidently care for community cats. 📍 catsinaction.org/resources/wo... 🗓️ November 23 at 4:00–5:15 PM CST 💰 FREE

CIA Co-founder Liz Houtz was on WBEZ this morning talking about volunteering (with 12 cats meowing in the car!) It's about 1/3 from the beginning of the segment. www.wbez.org/say-more-wit...

Getting into the holiday spirit of volunteering

It’s a time to give back, so we explore ways of plugging in and connecting with organizations and neighbors.

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Thank you to our amazing group of volunteers built 150 shelters in 5 hours. Available for $25 on the north side (liz@catsinaction.org) & south side (erica@catsinaction.org). If you'd like to help us with the next build (likely Nov or Dec), join our newsletter: secure.catsinaction.org/forms/cia-ne...

HELP KEEP COMMUNITY CATS WARM! Cats in Action is raising money to build 150 cat shelters on Saturday. We've only raised $534 of $2700 so far and we need to purchase supplies very soon! Even a little bit helps: secure.catsinaction.org/forms/winter...

Thank you for donating to help keep cats warm!

Cats in Action will be building 150 winter shelters made from storage totes, 1" thick insulation and straw. Shelters cost about $18 to build, so we need to raise $2,700.

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RESERVE TICKETS NOW - Join us Monday evening, September 22nd 7:00 PM at Lizard's Liquid Lounge for Bingo benefitting cats in need. tinyurl.com/CIABingo092225