Resources

Owning a Pet can be lots of fun, but it doesn’t come without its challenges.  The resources provided below should help you in almost any situation you may find yourself in.  If you can’t find what you need here, just email the shelter.

Lost Pet?

• What to do if your cat is lost

General Resources

• 15 Tips for keeping your cat healthy and happy, a helpful booklet from the Humane Society
• Register your pet’s microchip with Petkey
• Assisted Living for Seniors with Pets

Behavior and Medical Resources

• Aggression in Cats
• Allergies
• Behavior Modification
• Common Cat Hazards
• Destructive Scratching
• Litter Box Issues

Economic Help

• Pet Owners in Financial Distress
• Finding Food and Supplies
• Low-Cost Spay/Neuter
• Temporary Foster Help
• Veterinary Care Help
• Looking to surrender your cat?

Strays in the Neighborhood

• Tips for dealing with stray and feral cats in your neighborhood

Chicago Area Animal Rescues

This is a list of Animal Shelters known to Cat Guardians, and is not guaranteed to be complete. We are just offering this information to assist in locating lost animals. It is a work-in-progress, and may not be complete. The file requires Microsoft Excel or compatible spreadsheet.

• Rescues in the Chicago Area (PDF File)
• Rescues in the Chicago Area (Excel File)