Some years I look for a person or family to take care of my two cats—two siblings, both boys, Billy Bob and Thornton—while I go west for the winter to live in my camper van. They’re friendly, affectionate, a lovely bonded pair, and I joke (half-seriously) that in my mind really they are just one entity.

Timing: Jan 1 - March 31. This isn’t a permanent adoption—just a temporary stay. Ideally from around Christmas (flexible a bit before or after) through March 31st.
Experience: Previous cat experience required.
Details: I know, I know—“guy ditches cats to go live in a van.” It sounds terrible. But seriously I adore my boys and want to make sure they spend the winter somewhere warm and happy. Maybe you want to test-drive pet ownership, or can’t commit to animals for the long-term, the main thing is that you would be psyched to have them living with you. I pay for food, supplies, toys, whatever they need.

The Boys: They have done stints in foreign homes a couple times before. Last year they came with me to Wyoming (and stayed in a house), and a few years ago they lived in the south loop for four months. They’ll spend a few days scared under a bed, but as you go about your routine they won’t be able to resist coming out to explore, and eventually hang in varying proximity to the action. They are typical cats: they sleep a lot, then they are active af, and regularly chase each other around and wrestle. They are extremely good-tempered and sweet; they are very nice to people, and wouldn’t last a day out on the mean streets of Chicago (they are indoor-only).

If you or someone/a family you know is interested in talking more and meeting them, don’t hesitate to reach out.

-Cyrus