Touched by an Animal

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!

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!

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
, 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!

My fiancé 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.

Today we adopted a cat from Touched by An Animal/​Cats-​Are-​Purrsons-​Too.
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.

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.