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*Caution, photos are graphic and upsetting.* Last week we were called to assist the cats living in and outside of a home where a lady with a serious hoarding illness resides. Neighbors were concerned about sick cats, dead cats, foul … Continue reading →

UPDATE 2/14/11 – We have confirmed that HB1166 has been removed from the table and will not be pursued! Great job, everyone! Folks, its time to get on the phone & time to start sending emails. Rep. Verschoore in Milan, … Continue reading →

Here’s what we’re up to this month, information on volunteer opportunities, and our current wish list: As many of you know, our big project this month was the rescue and relocation of 2 colonies of barn cats left behind when … Continue reading →

Curious what we’ve been up to in 2010?  We exceeded the goals we set this year and invite you to take a closer look into our accomplishments, how many cats we’ve spayed or neutered, how many we adopted, and how … Continue reading →

Today a veterinary dental specialist confirmed our fears, our Big Boo Boo is suffering from a severe case of feline stomatitis, specifically Lymphocytic Plasmacytic Stomatitis (or LPGS). Stomatitis is an oral disease characterized by extremely painful, inflamed gums and oral … Continue reading →

All spay/neuter appointments for the rest of 2010 are now full. Due to the hazardous roads and the distance we travel to the spay/neuter clinic in Chicago, it’s been our policy to “take the winter off”.  Our last transport of … Continue reading →

Need one more reason to adopt this year? IL Valley Cat Taxi has partnered with Iams Home 4 The Holidays in an effort to get 1.5 million pets into homes this holiday season.  If you adopt from us between now … Continue reading →

Based on a recent Facebook question we asked our ‘fans’, it seems most of our followers already know that FIV+ cats live long, healthy lives and a positive FIV status would not dissuade them from adopting a cat they fell … Continue reading →

You can now download and distribute our Barn Cat Flyer and help us save more lives!  Feral cats are not socialized and are not suited for indoor pets.  As such, when they are unfortunate enough to end up at a … Continue reading →

Eliza has been going back for her weekly bandage changes and check-ups and everything has been looking pretty good.  She doesn’t seem to be in any pain, the wound has healed nicely, and she has nerve response in her toes.  … Continue reading →