Cats in Action
@catsinaction.bsky.social
Cats in Action is a Chicago-based 501c3 charitable organization. We help people help free-roaming cats through Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), sharing best practices and providing comprehensive resources.
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Cats in Action
@catsinaction.bsky.social
· Sep 19
RESERVE TICKETS NOW - Join us Monday evening, September 22nd 7:00 PM at Lizard's Liquid Lounge for Bingo benefitting cats in need. tinyurl.com/CIABingo092225
Let’s connect tomorrow!
Spend an hour learning how to make a difference for the outdoor cats in your neighborhood. Our virtual workshop covers all the tools and resources you need to confidently care for community cats.
📍 catsinaction.org/resources/wo...
🗓️ November 23 at 4:00–5:15 PM CST
💰 FREE
Spend an hour learning how to make a difference for the outdoor cats in your neighborhood. Our virtual workshop covers all the tools and resources you need to confidently care for community cats.
📍 catsinaction.org/resources/wo...
🗓️ November 23 at 4:00–5:15 PM CST
💰 FREE
November 22, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Let’s connect tomorrow!
Spend an hour learning how to make a difference for the outdoor cats in your neighborhood. Our virtual workshop covers all the tools and resources you need to confidently care for community cats.
📍 catsinaction.org/resources/wo...
🗓️ November 23 at 4:00–5:15 PM CST
💰 FREE
Spend an hour learning how to make a difference for the outdoor cats in your neighborhood. Our virtual workshop covers all the tools and resources you need to confidently care for community cats.
📍 catsinaction.org/resources/wo...
🗓️ November 23 at 4:00–5:15 PM CST
💰 FREE
CIA Co-founder Liz Houtz was on WBEZ this morning talking about volunteering (with 12 cats meowing in the car!) It's about 1/3 from the beginning of the segment. www.wbez.org/say-more-wit...
Getting into the holiday spirit of volunteering
It’s a time to give back, so we explore ways of plugging in and connecting with organizations and neighbors.
www.wbez.org
November 21, 2025 at 10:06 PM
CIA Co-founder Liz Houtz was on WBEZ this morning talking about volunteering (with 12 cats meowing in the car!) It's about 1/3 from the beginning of the segment. www.wbez.org/say-more-wit...
Thank you to our amazing group of volunteers built 150 shelters in 5 hours. Available for $25 on the north side (liz@catsinaction.org) & south side (erica@catsinaction.org). If you'd like to help us with the next build (likely Nov or Dec), join our newsletter: secure.catsinaction.org/forms/cia-ne...
October 6, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Thank you to our amazing group of volunteers built 150 shelters in 5 hours. Available for $25 on the north side (liz@catsinaction.org) & south side (erica@catsinaction.org). If you'd like to help us with the next build (likely Nov or Dec), join our newsletter: secure.catsinaction.org/forms/cia-ne...
HELP KEEP COMMUNITY CATS WARM! Cats in Action is raising money to build 150 cat shelters on Saturday. We've only raised $534 of $2700 so far and we need to purchase supplies very soon! Even a little bit helps: secure.catsinaction.org/forms/winter...
Thank you for donating to help keep cats warm!
Cats in Action will be building 150 winter shelters made from storage totes, 1" thick insulation and straw.
Shelters cost about $18 to build, so we need to raise $2,700.
secure.catsinaction.org
October 1, 2025 at 9:25 PM
HELP KEEP COMMUNITY CATS WARM! Cats in Action is raising money to build 150 cat shelters on Saturday. We've only raised $534 of $2700 so far and we need to purchase supplies very soon! Even a little bit helps: secure.catsinaction.org/forms/winter...
RESERVE TICKETS NOW - Join us Monday evening, September 22nd 7:00 PM at Lizard's Liquid Lounge for Bingo benefitting cats in need. tinyurl.com/CIABingo092225
September 19, 2025 at 10:09 PM
RESERVE TICKETS NOW - Join us Monday evening, September 22nd 7:00 PM at Lizard's Liquid Lounge for Bingo benefitting cats in need. tinyurl.com/CIABingo092225
JOIN US MONDAY AUGUST 4TH for Storytelling at the Piggery! Help us get $4000!
RESERVE TICKETS HERE($35): tinyurl.com/catstorytell...
Everyone loves NPR's Moth Radio Hour, right? True (cat) stories told live by the people who experienced them. Doors open at 6. Storytelling begins at 7.
RESERVE TICKETS HERE($35): tinyurl.com/catstorytell...
Everyone loves NPR's Moth Radio Hour, right? True (cat) stories told live by the people who experienced them. Doors open at 6. Storytelling begins at 7.
July 25, 2025 at 1:42 AM
JOIN US MONDAY AUGUST 4TH for Storytelling at the Piggery! Help us get $4000!
RESERVE TICKETS HERE($35): tinyurl.com/catstorytell...
Everyone loves NPR's Moth Radio Hour, right? True (cat) stories told live by the people who experienced them. Doors open at 6. Storytelling begins at 7.
RESERVE TICKETS HERE($35): tinyurl.com/catstorytell...
Everyone loves NPR's Moth Radio Hour, right? True (cat) stories told live by the people who experienced them. Doors open at 6. Storytelling begins at 7.
Cats in action will be here with adoptable cats, swag bags and giveaways. join us!!!!
Chicago Premiere @ Music Box "25 Cats From Qatar" 7PM | 25 Cats From Qatar
Join us for this special event to raise funds for Cats in Action and Harmony House For Cats. A new film about the little known cat crisis in Qatar and one woman’s journey to rescue 25 cats in an unsa...
www.25catsfromqatar.com
July 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Cats in action will be here with adoptable cats, swag bags and giveaways. join us!!!!
Tuesday at 6pm Central, tune into Mission Meow's Instagram Live with Liz and me where we will be presented with our $3600 grant for all new trapping equipment!
July 21, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Tuesday at 6pm Central, tune into Mission Meow's Instagram Live with Liz and me where we will be presented with our $3600 grant for all new trapping equipment!
We are thrilled to have been selected for a grant from Mission Meow to buy a substantial amount of new trapping gear!!!
July 14, 2025 at 4:03 AM
We are thrilled to have been selected for a grant from Mission Meow to buy a substantial amount of new trapping gear!!!
Say hello to little dilute tortie girl Horizon, Cats in Action's latest rescue. Kitten season....the struggle is real. 💯🐾😬😻🐾😻😬 But we are out there everyday making it happen secure.catsinaction.org/forms/donate-1
July 14, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Say hello to little dilute tortie girl Horizon, Cats in Action's latest rescue. Kitten season....the struggle is real. 💯🐾😬😻🐾😻😬 But we are out there everyday making it happen secure.catsinaction.org/forms/donate-1
ADOPTION EVENT THIS SATURDAY JULY 12th 10 AM. Join us at Canine Therapy Corps, 3918 W. Fullerton Ave to meet your new best friend(s). Meet bonded brother-sister kitten pair Arno & Kasia (pictured) and dozens of other cats and dogs available from 7 shelters. Help us SHARE and spread the word!
July 7, 2025 at 4:47 AM
ADOPTION EVENT THIS SATURDAY JULY 12th 10 AM. Join us at Canine Therapy Corps, 3918 W. Fullerton Ave to meet your new best friend(s). Meet bonded brother-sister kitten pair Arno & Kasia (pictured) and dozens of other cats and dogs available from 7 shelters. Help us SHARE and spread the word!
200 CATS. ONE DAY.
HELP US MAKE THIS THE BIGGEST SPAY DAY EVER!
On April 29th CIA is partnering with PAWS to spay/neuter 200 community cats in one epic day!
We are super excited but need help with funding. Can you sponsor a cat ($64)?
catsinaction.org/donate
HELP US MAKE THIS THE BIGGEST SPAY DAY EVER!
On April 29th CIA is partnering with PAWS to spay/neuter 200 community cats in one epic day!
We are super excited but need help with funding. Can you sponsor a cat ($64)?
catsinaction.org/donate
April 19, 2025 at 7:52 PM
200 CATS. ONE DAY.
HELP US MAKE THIS THE BIGGEST SPAY DAY EVER!
On April 29th CIA is partnering with PAWS to spay/neuter 200 community cats in one epic day!
We are super excited but need help with funding. Can you sponsor a cat ($64)?
catsinaction.org/donate
HELP US MAKE THIS THE BIGGEST SPAY DAY EVER!
On April 29th CIA is partnering with PAWS to spay/neuter 200 community cats in one epic day!
We are super excited but need help with funding. Can you sponsor a cat ($64)?
catsinaction.org/donate
MARCH 31st BINGO - PRIZES ANNOUNCED! We are giving away 2 Cubs tickets (really good seats), $150 gift card for vet care at Sploot, $165 gift card for acupuncture, Visa gift cards, cat swag and more! Join us at Lizards Liquid Lounge 7-10 PM.
TICKETS REQUIRED ($35) : tinyurl.com/CatBingo03-3...
TICKETS REQUIRED ($35) : tinyurl.com/CatBingo03-3...
March 18, 2025 at 5:55 PM
MARCH 31st BINGO - PRIZES ANNOUNCED! We are giving away 2 Cubs tickets (really good seats), $150 gift card for vet care at Sploot, $165 gift card for acupuncture, Visa gift cards, cat swag and more! Join us at Lizards Liquid Lounge 7-10 PM.
TICKETS REQUIRED ($35) : tinyurl.com/CatBingo03-3...
TICKETS REQUIRED ($35) : tinyurl.com/CatBingo03-3...
Join us for Cat Bingo at Lizard's Liquid Lounge Monday, March 31st 7PM. TICKETS REQUIRED. secure.catsinaction.org/np/clients/c...
March 13, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Join us for Cat Bingo at Lizard's Liquid Lounge Monday, March 31st 7PM. TICKETS REQUIRED. secure.catsinaction.org/np/clients/c...
Cats in Action trapped 32 cats this week! These are only some of the cats that were sterilized and vaccinated. #catsinaction #tnrworks #tnrsaveslives #ballessandflawless #nomoretroublepuffs
February 6, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Cats in Action trapped 32 cats this week! These are only some of the cats that were sterilized and vaccinated. #catsinaction #tnrworks #tnrsaveslives #ballessandflawless #nomoretroublepuffs
We are very appreciative of any donation! gofund.me/73a8a780
Donate to Please Help Reyna to Get Urgent Surgery, organized by ELIZABETH HOUTZ
We trapped sweet Reyna in Chicago's Auburn Gresham neighborhood. Her caretaker… ELIZABETH HOUTZ needs your support for Please Help Reyna to Get Urgent Surgery
gofund.me
January 25, 2025 at 9:27 PM
We are very appreciative of any donation! gofund.me/73a8a780
2024 YEAR IN REVIEW -- Cats in Action would like to sincerely thank all of our wonderful donors, fosters and volunteers for making 2024 an amazing year of momentum! Please read our blog to see how we helped 901 cats! catsinaction.org/2024-year-in...
January 21, 2025 at 8:47 PM
2024 YEAR IN REVIEW -- Cats in Action would like to sincerely thank all of our wonderful donors, fosters and volunteers for making 2024 an amazing year of momentum! Please read our blog to see how we helped 901 cats! catsinaction.org/2024-year-in...
As we close 2024, Cats in Action would like to say THANK YOU to all of our wonderful donors, caretakers, fosters and volunteers. We helped nearly 900 cats this year! It's not too late to make a tax-deductible donation: catsinaction.org/donate We appreciate your support! #catsinaction #tnrworks
December 30, 2024 at 2:01 AM
As we close 2024, Cats in Action would like to say THANK YOU to all of our wonderful donors, caretakers, fosters and volunteers. We helped nearly 900 cats this year! It's not too late to make a tax-deductible donation: catsinaction.org/donate We appreciate your support! #catsinaction #tnrworks
THANK YOU to all of our wonderful donors who have helped us to help 826 cats this year. . . . and counting! We appreciate your generosity on this Giving Tuesday. catsinaction.org/donate
December 3, 2024 at 6:56 PM
THANK YOU to all of our wonderful donors who have helped us to help 826 cats this year. . . . and counting! We appreciate your generosity on this Giving Tuesday. catsinaction.org/donate
HELP FOR HOPE THIS GIVING TUESDAY
CIA rescued this adorable, wide-eyed brown tabby during a TNR project. Hope had a belly of roundworms that had gotten into her LUNGS!
She is doing much better now, but there are so many more out there just like her. Help if you can: secure.catsinaction.org/donate
CIA rescued this adorable, wide-eyed brown tabby during a TNR project. Hope had a belly of roundworms that had gotten into her LUNGS!
She is doing much better now, but there are so many more out there just like her. Help if you can: secure.catsinaction.org/donate
December 1, 2024 at 10:16 PM
HELP FOR HOPE THIS GIVING TUESDAY
CIA rescued this adorable, wide-eyed brown tabby during a TNR project. Hope had a belly of roundworms that had gotten into her LUNGS!
She is doing much better now, but there are so many more out there just like her. Help if you can: secure.catsinaction.org/donate
CIA rescued this adorable, wide-eyed brown tabby during a TNR project. Hope had a belly of roundworms that had gotten into her LUNGS!
She is doing much better now, but there are so many more out there just like her. Help if you can: secure.catsinaction.org/donate
Cats in Action is excited to join BlueSky! Co-founders Liz Houtz and Erica Roewade are in the field every week trapping and sterilizing Chicago's community cats. Look for tales of our TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) escapades here! #tnrworks #tnrsaveslives #catsinaction #tnr #tnvr
November 26, 2024 at 1:13 AM
Cats in Action is excited to join BlueSky! Co-founders Liz Houtz and Erica Roewade are in the field every week trapping and sterilizing Chicago's community cats. Look for tales of our TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) escapades here! #tnrworks #tnrsaveslives #catsinaction #tnr #tnvr