Scary!
Looking at the coming year, seeing those months stretching before us, yikes!
Priority right now is the competition for volunteers -it has never been so intense. There are hundreds of non-profits in DuPage.
Our current volunteers have experienced so many changes in their lives, and we need additional support in many directions. We need: more trappers, more animal care at the building, more transporters, more fosters, more adoption support, you name it.
You may have seen the posts on social media from other animal organizations that are in desperate need of more volunteers and here we are joining with everyone else.
Cats need to be trapped, cared for, transported, cared for again and returned. Kittens and friendlies need to be cared for, to be fostered and adoptions need to take place.
The consequence of insufficient volunteers would be the inability to reduce the volume of unneutered cats, increased numbers of kittens outside going on to make more, more cats who otherwise could find homes not being able to and on and on.
Make 2026 not so scary – come volunteer!
Burritos For Good!
El Famous is one of the most favorite Mexican restaurants in the area!
Thursday, February 12 • 10:30am-10pm, Join us for a delicious all-day fundraiser benefiting Feral Fixers! El Famous Burrito (located at 256 W Roosevelt Rd in Lombard, IL) is generously donating 20% of all proceeds from dine-in and to-go orders placed that day straight to Feral Fixers — helping us spay/neuter, vaccinate, and care for local feral cats in need. How to participate? Super simple! Show this flyer (printed or on your phone), OR just mention “Feral Fixers” when you order (630-613-8460) - www.elfamousburrito.net). No minimums, no limits — every burrito, taco, quesadilla, or combo helps make a difference! Satisfy your Mexican food cravings and support a great cause at the same time. Bring your friends, family, coworkers — the more, the merrier! Come hungry, leave happy — and help give local cats a brighter future! We can’t wait to see you there.
Adoption Events
Next Adoption Events – We still have kittens who are three to four months old available for adoption. Kitten Season is just about year ‘round these days. Visit our Want to Adopt? link at the top of our website. Our adoption events usually have fosters may be on hand to give you information on these cats who have lived with them, learning the ins and outs of home life. If you cannot attend, individual meetups are possible. It is important to fill out an adoption questionnaire in advance to speed up the process, but you can stop in at an adoption event to learn more about our cats on hand that day and fill out a form for a future adoption.
- Saturday, February 7th, from 11am -3pm, 330 Eisenhower Ln N, Lombard, IL
- Sunday, February 22, 1pm - 4pm, 330 Eisenhower Ln N, Lombard, IL
Another Neuter!
Still not starting full on trapping but we had to help a cat with an injured tail. Lizzardo was neutered and his tail repaired, we’ll hold onto him a couple of days to make sure he’ll be okay. Temps may be in the 30’s during the day next week and he has sheltering spaces. Every situation can be different. We will return to trapping soon, the pressure is on and we have a list already!
- 2/2– DCAS – 1 feral male.
Total: February 1, year-to-date 8, since 2007 16,553!
As Many As Possible As Soon As Possible