We are an all-volunteer, not-for-profit, state-licensed foster
home network dedicated to finding loving homes for discarded and
homeless animals. All of our activities are funded exclusively
by donations and adoption fees.
Where
do our cats come from?
Homeless animals are referred to us by police departments, veterinarians, and Rescue Groups that work with local Animal Control Centers contacted by concerned citizen of the Northwest Suburbs. We wish to stress that unless you are returning a cat you adopted
from us, we generally do not accept "owner give-ups".
Our foster home network is kept sufficiently busy dealing with
the problem
of stray and homeless animals.
Where is our shelter?
Our corporate headquarters is in Arlington Heights,
but there is not a single "shelter". Instead, we use a network
of private foster homes, which provide loving care for each animal
we rescue.
What
happens to the animals when they are rescued?
Prior
to placement in our foster care network, animals are examined,
tested and treated by a veterinarian to ensure they are healthy
and free from infectious diseases. In addition, all required vaccinations
will be administered at that time. We rely on the veterinarian's
judgement in determining the appropriate course of action prior
to placement in our foster care network and an adoptive home.
About
our Petable pets
The advantage of our private foster home network lies in the individual
attention paid to each animal. In an intimate home environment,
the personality of each animal comes out, and we are then able
to match your home environment with a pet that will fit right
in.
What
makes us unique?
We
discover whether our animals work well with other pets or children
or whether they would be happier in an only-pet environment with
a quieter lifestyle. Prior to adoption you may come and visit
the prospective pet. The visit permits you to get to know the
animal and see if you bond well together. The end result is that
you pick each other with plenty of time to make a thoughtful choice.
What
about dogs?
Foster homes for dogs are hard to find, so we have to limit what
we can take in by the foster homes that are available to us. If
someone is interested in fostering dogs, we would be happy to
keep them on our list and call them when we receive a call about
a dog. Normally, if a dog were found, the city's animal control
or police department would take him to a village kennel for a
holding period. If he remained unclaimed by an owner, he would
be destroyed. It may be possible to give these dogs a second chance,
if foster homes were available.
