We've provided several categories of links to other sites to help you locate cat-related information and services.

Chicagoland Resources | Pet Care | Personalized Advice | Feral Cats | Spay/Neuter Resources
Online Animal Posting | Finding Other Shelters | Court Advocacy

Chicagoland Resources

Chicago Animal Shelter Alliance (http://www.casachicago.org/maddies.html)
The Chicago Animal Shelter Alliance (CASA) was formed in 2003 with the belief that the power of many organizations working together can change the future for the thousands of homeless companion animals euthanized in the City of Chicago each year. Maddie's Fund has been instrumental in getting agencies across the nation to focus on this issue. You can read about the hows and whys of Maddie's Fund at http://www.maddiesfund.org. To see our 2006 shelter data and to learn more about CASA, please visit http://www.casachicago.org/maddies.html.

Pet Care

American Pet Association (www.apapets.com)
The APA is a national humane organization dedicated to promoting responsible pet ownership through action, services and education. They offer lots of advice on pet care issues.

American Animal Hospital Association (www.healthypet.com)
www.healthypet.com
Offers up-to-date information on behavior, nutrition, and common health problems, plus recommended reading.

American Veterinary Medical Association's "Care for Pets" (www.avma.org/care4pets )
www.avma.org/care4pets
A wealth of information on animal health and a guide to finding and/or becoming a veterinarian.

FREE Cat Behavior Problems Report (www.catsecrets.com/links/catshelter.html)
Respected author Arden Moore offers a cat behavior problems report and cat secrets newsletter.
www.catsecrets.com/links/catshelter.html

Cat, Kitten, Puppy and Dog Names (www.cat-dog-names.com)
Suggestions for naming your new or newly-adopted pet. Cat and dog names based on color, gender, country of origin and other categories.

Personalized Advice

Cornell University Feline Help Center (http://web.vet.cornell.edu/Public/FHC/camuti.html)
Cornell is the country's leading veterinary university. It offers consulting veterinarians who can answer your specific questions on cat care based on the most current information available in feline medicine. You can call this service at 1-800-KITTY-DR (800-548-8937) from 9 a.m. to noon, or 2-4 p.m. Eastern Time on Mondays and Fridays (excluding holidays). A $35 fee for the consultation helps the center defray the costs of this service.

Anti-Cruelty Free Behavior Hotline (www.anticruelty.org/behavior_hotline.html)
This free service is available to all pet owners who are experiencing behavior problems with their pets. Two excellent behavior specialists are available to answer questions and provide solutions on everything from separation anxiety to aggression. To contact their behavior specialists, call 312-644-8338.

Cornell University Pet Loss Hotline (http://web.vet.cornell.edu/public/petloss)
The hotline is staffed by volunteer veterinary students. Call 607-253-3932 from 6-9: p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday-Thursday. Please feel free to leave a message if all staff is busy. All voice mail and e-mail will be answered. The staff cannot provide medical advice.

Animal Planet's Yelpline (www.animal.discovery.com/yelpline/yelpline.html)
This site offers online information to solve some of those daunting pet behavior problems for cats as well as other pets.

Feral Cats

Alley Cat Allies (www.alleycat.org)
Alley Cat Allies is the foremost expert on feral cats. They work to promote, foster, and develop humane, non-lethal programs for feral and stray cats. They have lots of information if you are interested in helping cats in your neighborhood. Links are provided to local organizations nationwide.

Feral Cat Coalition (www.feralcat.com)
Offers information related to spay, neuter, & release programs for feral cats.

Spay/Neuter Resources

The Anti-Cruelty Society (www.anticruelty.org/spay_neuter_clinic.html)

157 W. Grand Av.

Chicago, IL 60610

312-644-8338 ext. 347

 

Any cat or kitten: $10

Any dog or puppy: $25

Appointments required

 

PAWS Chicago (www.pawschicago.org/SpayNeuter/sn_main.htm)

Lurie Family Spay/Neuter Clinic

3516 W. 26th St.

Chicago, IL 60623

773-521-7729

 

Any cat, kitten, dog, or puppy: $40

Surgery is free for residents of some ZIP codes, or based on financial need

Appointments required

Online Animal Posting

PetFinder.com (www.petfinder.org)
Search for the pet you want from shelters across the US. Also find a humane society near you, look at a list of breeds currently available, or put a pet up for adoption.

The Internet Lost and Found (www.lostandfound.com)
An online lost and found database created to form a centralized community to exchange lost and found information regarding pets.

Finding Other Shelters

National No-Kill Shelter Search (www.sheltersearch.net)
A great resource to find no-kill animal shelters and sanctuaries across the United States.

Illinois Shelters (pawhelper.tripod.com/ilshelter.html)
Lists animal shelters by city for the state of Illinois.

Hugs for Homeless Animals Shelter Search (http://h4ha.org/shelters)
Offers a worldwide shelter search.

Pets 911 (http://1888pets911.org)
Search for shelters nationwide by ZIP code. You can also locate spay and neuter facilities, emergency clinics and local veterinarians.

Become a Court Advocate

Dog Advisory Work Group (www.dawgsite.org/advocacy.html)
Voice Mail: 312-409-2169 Ext. 3
E-Mail: courtadvocacy @dawgsite.org

Help reduce dog fighting and animal cruelty in Chicago by becoming a court advocate. By monitoring specific court cases involving animals, D.A.W.G. Court Advocates ensure that police, prosecutors, and judges are aware of the community's support for violence-free neighborhoods.