Whiskers & Tails Rescue Foundation

Whiskers & Tails Rescue Foundation Practices and promotes the humane treatment of feral and stray free roaming cats.They need your love and support. Together we can give them a better life.

Whiskers & Tails Rescue Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, dedicated to reducing the suffering and overpopulation of feral and stray free roaming community cats through practicing Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR). We also practice Trap-Neuter-Adopt (TNA) to any adoptable cat. We believe, as a community, it is our obligation to come together and be the difference in community cats’ lives

Today’s study: Feline Comfort Preferences.Subject A (Nebbleton): chooses structured seating with lumbar support.Subject ...
08/04/2026

Today’s study: Feline Comfort Preferences.

Subject A (Nebbleton): chooses structured seating with lumbar support.
Subject B (Maisie Moon): chooses… cardboard. Exclusively cardboard.

Conclusion: Cats are weird and we love them. Come adopt our two weirdos.

🚨🚨🚨BOTTLE BABY FEEDER NEEDED🚨🚨🚨Happy Caturday everyone! We are looking for a Bottle Baby feeder for the next couple of w...
08/01/2026

🚨🚨🚨BOTTLE BABY FEEDER NEEDED🚨🚨🚨

Happy Caturday everyone! We are looking for a Bottle Baby feeder for the next couple of weeks. We want to help these two kittens that were found outside (no mom) and intake them into our rescue. We are estimating they are about 3 weeks old. We need someone who would be willing to foster and bottle feed them for about 2 weeks and then we can move to another foster home. Currently, we have no bottle baby fosters at all.

If you can help foster these two little munchkins, please send us an email to [email protected] right away. Thank you!!!

In an effort to help save these little ones lives, please help share this post far and wide. We are located in Chicago.

For those you who do TNR. We want to know...When did you learn how to TNR? When did you start doing it (how long)?Do you...
07/31/2026

For those you who do TNR. We want to know...

When did you learn how to TNR?
When did you start doing it (how long)?
Do you only do TNR in your own yard/community or do you also TNR in other neighborhoods?
What made you want to start doing TNR?

And just like that, Wicker Park Fest is over, and we're back to our regularly scheduled grind! A HUGE thank you to every...
07/29/2026

And just like that, Wicker Park Fest is over, and we're back to our regularly scheduled grind!

A HUGE thank you to everyone who came out to see us, stopped by our table, and showed your support. And to our amazing volunteers who showed up with high spirits and big smiles and endured the sweaty high heat and that absolutely brutal, melting-pot humidity to help us out. Seriously, we are SO thankful! We couldn't have done it without you. ❤️

Now, if you'll excuse us, we need about three weeks of sleep to recover. 😴😂

We’re so happy to have been part of Rowan’s journey, and even happier that we were able to get him the specialty veterin...
07/21/2026

We’re so happy to have been part of Rowan’s journey, and even happier that we were able to get him the specialty veterinary care he needed to make sure he’s healthy and thriving. Rowan is exactly why we show up every single day.

Events like Wicker Park Fest are what make care like his possible. The funds raised at community events allow us to say “yes” when a cat needs medical support,n but we can only do that when we have volunteers willing to stand with us.

We know not everyone is in a position to donate financially, and that’s completely okay. Donating your time is just as invaluable. But we’ve been asking for help for weeks now, and we still don’t have enough volunteers for this Sunday. Without volunteers, we simply can’t raise the funds that make stories like Rowan’s happen.

If you’re able to volunteer this Sunday, please email us at [email protected]. Your time directly translates into care, treatment, and second chances for cats who need it most.

P.S Our little charmer, Rowan, is still available for adoption. If you are interested, we would love to set up a Meet & Greet with you and him.

We still need some volunteers to help us out on Sunday, July 26th at Wicker Park Fest. Is no one available and willing t...
07/18/2026

We still need some volunteers to help us out on Sunday, July 26th at Wicker Park Fest. Is no one available and willing to help us out for a while? We have two shifts 11:30am - 3:00pm and 2:30pm - 6:30pm.

You can volunteer for one shift or both. We really, really need volulnteers for this day. You will help us out in our booth and help with the pet activities in the Pet Area. Please send us a DM!

The cats (and our wildlife) just can't catch a break. First the high heat and now the smoke from the Canadian wild fires...
07/17/2026

The cats (and our wildlife) just can't catch a break. First the high heat and now the smoke from the Canadian wild fires is so overwhelming and dangerous. I couldn't even handle it for a few minutes and was having trouble breathing.

I was desperately trying to get my old man feral, Peanut Butter, in a trap, but he wouldn't go for it and I was so worried about his lungs and that they wouldn't be able to handle this thick smoke much more and that there was going to be some lasting smoke inhalation damage/effects. So I was spent a good portion of time trying to corral him in and I got so sick I almost threw up and now have a horrible headache. But I took a break, went in and got wet paper towels and put them over my nose and tied a scarf around my face. After about 40min, I finally got him 30 minutes ago.

He's extremely stressed out, bringing him inside scares him. And sometimes I wonder if I'm doing more harm than good, but there is just no way us old timers can endure this smoke. So I transferred him to a fat cat trap and he is just going to have to make due for one more day until the dangerous air quality numbers drop. The air quality report shows that it's hazardous out there and no one should be outside without a mask. He doesn't have that option, nor do the other animals.

I hope to gawd, there aren't people out there allowing their friendly cats to free roam in this, that is down right cruel.

Please be careful out there. Hopefully, we get a break from all this nonsense soon.

WE ARE STILL IN DIRE NEED OF VOLUNTEERS FOR WICKER PARK FEST We especially need volunteers for Sunday. Please and Thank ...
07/14/2026

WE ARE STILL IN DIRE NEED OF VOLUNTEERS FOR WICKER PARK FEST

We especially need volunteers for Sunday. Please and Thank you.

We need volunteers for the following dates and shifts:
📅 Saturday, July 25th
📅 Sunday, July 26th
Shift 1: 11:00am – 3:00pm
Shift 2: 2:30pm – 6:30pm

I saw a post today that someone put up in a neighborhood group of a photo of a kitten outside, asking if this was someon...
07/13/2026

I saw a post today that someone put up in a neighborhood group of a photo of a kitten outside, asking if this was someone’s pet. I see these kinds of posts all the time. I commented, told them they should secure the cat & bring it to the nearest vet/police station to have it scanned for a microchip. No appointment needed & it’s free. Please just don’t leave the cat or kitten out there. You very well can be the life or death difference in that animal’s story.

They responded that they didn’t secure it because it seemed like the cat may be an indoor outdoor cat because it seemed so comfortable outside & they were just hoping to confirm.

I responded again & said in the future, always secure. We should never assume a cat is indoor outdoor. Cats are being dumped at staggering rates right now. For anyone who doesn’t know, it is actually illegal to allow your cat to free roam outside off your property in the city of Chicago. So yes, the cat should always be secured/scanned regardless, & if there is a chip, the rescue or shelter listed should be notified.

This made me think of all the posts I see every single day that look exactly like this. A photo of a cat, a caption asking if it belongs to anyone, no one securing the cat, no one scanning, just hoping someone recognizes it.

These posts really bother me because if you are willing to stop & secure a dog, why wouldn’t you do the same for a cat? Why do cats continuously get the poopy end of the stick?

People are dumping cats every day. Facilities are telling people to leave the cat out there, it will find its way home, but I can tell you from experience, most of these cats don’t have homes. Maybe take a second to put yourself in that situation. If your cat accidentally got out, wouldn’t you want someone to stop & help?

Say the cat is indoor outdoor. Then what is the big deal if you got the cat scanned anyway? Isn’t it better to be safe rather than sorry? If you see a cat outside & you are unsure, secure first, ask questions later. You might be the only person who stops. You might be the only chance that cat has.

What are your thoughts on this?

We really need your help.We haven't had a single foster inquiry for Saturday, and we're starting to worry.We know it's s...
07/11/2026

We really need your help.

We haven't had a single foster inquiry for Saturday, and we're starting to worry.

We know it's summertime. People are enjoying going on vacations, attending barbecues, festivals, and soaking up every bit of sunshine. We get it! But while everyone is out enjoying summer, Saturday is still waiting for someone to say, "She can stay with me."

We promise you, Saturday won't be much of a bother. She's incredibly sweet and easy to love. We promise you, you'll be so glad you opened your home to her.

Fostering changes lives and right now, Saturday is counting on someone to give her that chance (she's fully vetted too!).

Even if you've never fostered before, we'll be here to guide you every step of the way. Please consider opening your heart and home to Saturday.

If you can't foster, sharing this post could help her find the person who can. ❤️

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