Felines, Inc. Welcomes Your Volunteer Help

When my neighbor asked for my assistance in finding a cat to adopt for her daughter, I asked my cousin, who is a cat lover and a volunteer at various cat shelters. When she suggested Felines Inc., located at 6379 North Paulina Street in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood, I was hesitant because it was quite a distance from where we live. Since, however, she used to volunteer there, and gave the shelter high marks, we decided to stop by. Felines Inc. was founded in the year 1977 and we learned that they do not receive any state or federal funding, but rely solely on volunteers.

As soon as I walked in the shelter, I was amazed that none of the cats were caged, and roamed free, but what was more amazing was how we were treated by the staff. The staff, who are all volunteers, by the way, went out of their way to welcome us, and show us around. The shelter was incredibly clean and the cats in the kitten room were well taken care of and seemed spunky, playful and happy. Not only did my neighbor adopt a kitten, we both decided to volunteer. They have different volunteer opportunities available such as playing with the cats, (my favorite,) helping with the upkeep of the shelter, participating in fairs and other events and raising awareness about the shelter. If you want more information on how you can help, call 773-465-4132.

Source: Personal Experience and Observation
Felines Inc.
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