I have been volunteering here nearly five years. Melanee runs the place and she is great with the people and of course the cats and kittens. This rescue is run like no other. Thank you Melanee the staff and our volunteers. The adoption fee is manageable and the cats love running all around and also in the patio read more

I adopted 2 of the best kitties 9 years ago. Snow (all white) & Flake (his brother with a broken tail). These super magnificent, happy brothers were 'FROZEN" in a hole at a Chicago construction site & assumed dead by a man who placed them in his warm truck. As the kittens warmed up, a TRUE miracle occurred. That miracle, brought the 2 best cats into my life, and I began to heal from losing my Meko to cancer. My 'boys' are the absolute best I could ever imagine. Open your heart to the love of a cat. The result is unimaginable! Pat Nicosia read more

I came to this cat haven to find a new kitty after I lost my cat of 24 years. Needless to say I was devastated, but also extremely used to a particular cat personality. The dedicated staff there were extremely patient in explaining the personality & behavior of many cats they thought would be a good match for us. We were touched by the care and concern of the staff as well as the animal we adopted ! I LOVED that the cats were living in a normally furnished & decorated home already. Highly recommended to adopt or just go and pet the adorable cats ! Seriously, they (& the cats) appreciate frequent visitors! read more

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WONDERFUL shelter! I found my baby Solstice on the street and traced her microchip back to this shelter. I am so happy Sol is in my life now, she is my baby. Touched by an animal also accepted a mother cat and her newborn kittens that appeared on my back door step. I would 10000% recommend considering Touched by an Animal for adopting or even just supporting. Melanee and her staff and volunteers are SO SO sweet! 10000/10!!! read more

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This place is a lifesaver for me August 5 2021 i lost my 18 year old girl kelsey.Had her for 16 years. I was in an apartment with four tenants on the floor.Wife working i was a basket case Noisy neighbors and a horrible sutuation.A week later i started to volunteer hete and my whole situation got better.Spending time with these precious creatures gave me a new purpuse. read more

I came across Touched by an Animal/Cats are Purrsons too through Petfinder. We found a posting for one of their cats that we wanted to inquire about adopting. Upon visiting the rescue, we were amazed to see their incredible operation. Imagine an entire house filled with cats. As others have mentioned. it's a no cage shelter that gives cats run of the house...they even have a fully screened in back porch for when it's warmer outside. We were introduced to Pepper and the rescue ladies were able to give us a thorough rundown on her personality and also questioned to make sure our home was the right fit for her. Living with the cats in an open environment is a great way to really know them and I can't say enough how impressed I was with how they run their rescue. Pepper was a little bit skittish at the house but once we took her home with us she transformed into exactly the cat they had described. She's incredibly loving, playful, with just a dash of mischief. TBA has been working in Chicago for a long time. I highly recommend them for adoption services...they surely have just the right kitty to send you home with. They are run by a small number of volunteers so please consider donating to them as well! read more

Touched by an Animal - Pepper, adopted February 2013. - Animal Shelters Near Me

They are a fantastic non profit organization, that has helped many people with their companion animals. They truly care about people and their pets. We need more groups like this. read more

I had a phenomenal experience with Touched by an Animal. It was my first time adopting an animal, and Melanee (the amazing adoption counselor) walked me through every step thoroughly. She made sure I left with all of the information I needed to become a cat owner, and followed up by providing me with any information I was still interested in learning more about. If you are someone who is interested in adopting a cat (of any age), please look into Touched by an Animal. They care so much about every cat & it is clear that every person who works in this organization takes the time to understand the different personalities. My experience was so special and I couldn't have asked for a better one. Highly highly recommend! read more

I adopted a wonderful, healthy, happy cat from Touched by an Animal a few years ago. The volunteers who worked at the house where I found him were extremely helpful, well-informed, and friendly. They clearly cared about each and every animal and devoted themselves earnestly to helping me find the right pet for my personality and lifestyle. They were also very well informed about each cat's medical history and any special needs the cat might have. The facility was very clean, but also comfortable and inviting, and the cats appeared to be enjoying themselves there. I found the whole experience of walking around and visiting with the cats so pleasant I could have stayed for hours!. I would wholeheartedly recommend Touched by an Animal to anyone looking to adopt a cat! read more

My fiance and I adopted our cat Sheba, from Cats are Puursons Too. You would never know that such an unassuming house had so many beautiful cats up for adoption. The donation fee is a little higher than some places, but Its a small non-profit running on a shoestring budget. Sheba is doing great and is the perfect ninja cat for us. I highly recommend this shelter for anyone who wants to adopt a cat or a kitten. read more

Today we adopted a cat from Touched by An Animal/Cats-Are-Purrsons-Too. http://www.touchedbyananimal.org/ They have many cats of all ages to choose from. This is basically a very peaceful cageless shelter in a home environment adapted to 80 cats. There are a few cages for nursing mothers or very young kittens. Our experience was wonderful with friendly people. Please come here first if you are going to adopt a cat. There are chances to volunteer, too. read more

There are 2 charities here: The original, Touched by an Animal, is unique in that it helps the elderly keep their pets or find homes for them when they no longer can care for them. The other one is Cats-Are-Purrsons-Too, which is the adoption no-kill shelter. The people are wonderful and the cats are well loved. There is also a large outdoor, screened in play area that is connected to the house by a tunnel. If you are looking to donate time or money, this place needs it more than any other shelter. They seem to be the most overlooked. read more

This is a wonderful little hidden shelter. My wife and I went here to find a cat to fill the place of our poor Byte, who'd been taken by Melamine-tainted cat food. We found Bosco (Tommy), who's just been the best possible cat - smart, funny, and very healthy. Sister Marijon and company are doing wonderful work - Please think of them first when you're looking for a new cat. read more

I adopted from Touched by an Animal a few years ago. I visited the unique facility. Lots of cats. Different ages. Different types. All coexisting in cage free immaculate environment. The volunteers really knew the personality and habits of each cat which made it easy to find a good fit--a cat which still fits in well even with changes in our home. They also provide a unique function: they will provide shelter for families and elders who cannot temporarily keep a cat due to illness, housing issues, etc Give this shelter a look! read more

There should be more organizations like this one. This is a cage-free, loving home for cats, run by volunteers. The founder is doing such important work for an overlooked population. Elderly people who have cats and can not take care of them because they will be hospitalized or in rehab can have their cats cared for here and then returned to them so they do not lose them. It's awesome. And if an elderly person passes away or goes into a nursing home or a place that does not allow animals, Touched by an Animal will care for those cats and you can adopt them. They are many to adopt! I visited the house when I was donating cat supplies before I moved. I was very impressed, not just by the friendly and committed volunteers and the use of the space, but by the fact that all the cats were getting along so well. They truly have created a comfortable, safe, caring environment for cats and kittens. PLEASE DONATE your time, supplies, services, and money to this worthy organization. Every little bit helps! Because they are small, they are not well-known, and they desperately need anything you can contribute. Check out their wish list at www.TouchedByAnAnimal.org, or send them a check, or give them a call to ask what they need. I know right now they need help with some repairs on the house. And if you want to volunteer with kitties in a relaxed and cage-free environment (that includes an enclosed outdoor area), this is the place! And if you are looking to adopt a kitty, you would be doing a good deed by adopting from here, plus they know their cats very well. And since they are out and about rather than in a cage, it is easier to see their natural behavior and personalities, which is a big plus in choosing the best fit for you. Long live 'Touched By an Animal'. Please support them! read more

My husband and I took home 3 cats from Touched by an Animal. All of them turned out to be sick. One had FIP (feline infectious peritonitis). We had him for 2 weeks, spent over a $1,000 on him and had to euthanize him. We spent another $1,000 treating the ear mites, corneal lesions, URIs and UTIs of the surviving 2. The older male has IBD (irritable bowel disease) for which he requires daily steroid injections and a special (& expensive) diet. He had gone untreated before we acquired him. We should have known from the conditions at the shelter. We could smell cat urine a/o ammonia at the front door. There were puddles of urine and vomit and piles of feces on all the floors of the 100 y/o house that serves as the shelter for the 90+ cats. There were even such puddles and piles on every surface -- tables, shelves, sink, stove. The urine has soaked into the wood floors and doors. Wall paper is peeling off the walls which are also visibly coated w/fur. Many cats had matted fur, untrimmed claws and feces clinging to their tails and hindquarters. Many also had inflamed and watery eyes. Some had hind legs that were raw flesh, bare of fur, possibly from intractable diarrhea. A few exhibited untreated scratch and bite marks. One older four paw declawed cat had lost an eye after being attacked by another cat or cats. One pathetically thin cat w/known IBD and oozing liquid stool receives no treatment. When I called the shelter for advice or help in the first few days w/our 3 sneezing, vomiting, diarrhetic cats, my phone calls were not returned nor were messages passed along to the appropriate person as I was promised. There seems to be a constant turnover of the paid employees. I was told that employees had to "volunteer" an additional unpaid 10-20 work hours per week; also they were required but not paid to work at the shelter's fundraisers. They do not have a regular full time vet. Intermittent exams are provided at the house by a retired vet on inactive status w/the IL Dept of Financial and Professional Registration. My husband and I feel like we rescued our cats from a cat hoarder masquerading as a cageless no-kill shelter. We encountered numerous beautiful and friendly cats there. They clustered around us desperate for attention. The shelter doesn't seem to be trying very hard to adopt out their cats. Even kittens born this past summer are not pictured on Pet Finder. The cats at this shelter urgently need to be saved from these so-called saviors. read more

Last January my fiance and I adopted our little angel Rhen-Elyse (who they called Annie) from Touched by an Animal. When we first walked in we were surrounded by happy cats running free and playing--unlike many other places where I walked into crying kitties in cages. These people take such amazing care of the cats and are completely dedicated to finding them all forever homes. I said I was experienced with animals and that I am home often because I am an online student so they took me upstairs to see our little Rhen who was very very shy and stayed hidden from the other cats. They said she was full of love but needed somewhere with less commotion where she could get a lot of attention from her owners. We didn't get to interact with her much at the shelter because she was hiding, but I trusted the amazing women who work there and we took her home. She came out of her shell quickly after coming home and is a happy, healthy, cuddly little girl. It is very impressive to me they way they pair people with animals based on what both the person/family want and can provide, and what the kitty will need. read more

Touched by an Animal - Rhen-Elyse shortly after coming home :) - Animal Shelters Near Me

This shelter is amazing! They have done so much for these cats! I adopted a cat from them and they bent over backwards for me when I needed help with questions and care for him. So many loving caring people who work and volunteer for them. Its a very clean and organized shelter in which I've recommended to many people who are looking to adopt,volunteer or donate to. 110% satisfaction with touched by an animal! read more

I went in search of one specific animal posted on the website, when I made my appointment that cat was available. I went for my appointment to my amazement there were cats throughout the home I was told over 60. The house smelled of urine, in the dining room area there was a cat in a cage vomiting brown liquid, no staff paid any attention. I explain to the employee that I was in search of "got milk " and I was told he is outside and only come in at night. I explained I was in search of a adult cat that my daughter could care for. The employee procedure to engage m 8 year daughter explaining why 2 kittens would be better than one. After watching my daughter fall for a brother and sister I finally agreed. I was then told I would need to donate $300. From the first night we brought them home we've seen problems. Liquid stool throughout the house. I didn't change the food brand nor the kitty litter. The liquid stool continued for a week, then restarted and stopped again. Today I called the business to ask for guidance. The person accused me of neglect and not being financially stable to care for the animals. I am just telling my experience with this company. I've had cats all of my life, I have children, I am a nurse, I doubt that I have a non-caring bone in my body. read more

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