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I’m not ready to post this but honestly I probab

I’m not ready to post this but honestly I probably never will be. I saw someone else do this and immediately it felt relatable. When I saw the comments she made about herself, I didn’t see the same things she did. We often never do. Because now looking at these photos, if this was a friend of mine, I’d comment how happy she looks. She looks like she’s having so much fun! Getting to hang with adoptable dogs and wearing cute clothes!? A dream. She’s so badass for going after what she loves.

It blows my mind though how quick we (mostly women) are to pick ourselves apart. And for what?! I’m so sick of hearing the mean comments I say to myself as I gain more life experiences. I’m so exhausted by all the worry of judgment.

I hope this post is a reminder for so many things… to myself for appreciating what my body allows me to do and to others who feel the same way when seeing photos of yourself. I hope we all remember that Instagram is a highlight reel and for every “good” photo posted there at at least 15 rejects.

I’m far from an expert on body image and I try to realize how much privilege I have. I’ve been working really hard on deprogramming what beauty means and what makes me happy.

Two years ago I left my finance job to pursue a ca

Two years ago I left my finance job to pursue a career in animal rescue full time with @thecatcade. Of course leaving the safety and comfort of a corporate job was terrifying, of course I second guessed myself, of course I had doubts. But I found a job with an organization that I believe in and haven’t looked back.

Yes it’s absolutely fucking hard work helping sick animals. This is by far the most physically, mentally, and emotionally challenging job I’ve ever had. But it’s really cool that I get to do something I love and that makes me feel so incredibly fulfilled.

I’m grateful to The Cade for so many reasons. They have truly taken care of me and have helped me build a sustainable career. Thank you to my husband and my rock who encouraged me to follow my heart. Love you so much. To the wonderful humans that are my friends and coworkers, thank you for being there for me when the (literal) shit hits the fan. And to the cats, you are assholes and make my job so damn difficult, you’re welcome for my blood sweat and so many tears. Wouldn’t have it any other way.

Just some of the 214 faces (70 dogs and 114 cats)

Just some of the 214 faces (70 dogs and 114 cats) that left @chianimalcareandcontrol thanks to rescues working together for Chicago Rescue Days! Thanks to our donors, we raised nearly $20,000 to donate to the 30 rescues that took one of these animals into our care. It’s been a rough summer (year!?) in rescue but these wins are so wonderful. Thank you to everyone who was a part of this magic. 214 animals are out of the shelter and now in rescues getting the love and care they need. 🩷

First, I’m totally fine. The last 48 hours thoug

First, I’m totally fine. The last 48 hours though were brutal. I went to the gynecologist on Wednesday for my annual exam. While there, my doctor found a new lump in my left breast. Of course I was terrified because I had been through this once before in 2021 when I needed a biopsy of a lump in my right breast. Thankfully everything was benign then and still was today. I got a mammogram and an ultrasound to check everything out. This time, the culprit was a cyst, which is common in women. Both tests indicated that everything looks normal and I could finally take a deep breath.

I am posting this not for sympathy or support, but to remind you to check your breasts. Do monthly self exams, go to your doctors, and advocate for yourself. Sending love to all women who have been through this or something similar and to those who haven’t gotten the good news that I so luckily did today. Sending so much strength.

For information about early screening and free mammograms, check out @nbcf. Consider donating to @thepinkfund to support women battling cancer.

I’ve been struggling with my body image lately but today I love it so much for all the things it does for me. 🩷

Live from @chianimalcareandcontrol - we just recei

Live from @chianimalcareandcontrol - we just received a $5k matching donating! Talking a bit about Chicago Rescue Days, @rescuechicago, and this sweet girl Tauri (who I called Alvia the whole time)

Today —> 6 years ago. It’s wild to think that

Today —> 6 years ago. It’s wild to think that I walked into @thecatcade so many years ago just before they opened to the public. I met @sweetbells and @deadxstop, took some photos, bought a shirt, and then got to hold Leo. He and I look a little different nowadays, but it’s pretty cool that the little rescue I met in 2017 has become such a force in the cat-saving community. Here’s to the next 6 years… all the memories we will create, laughs we’ll have, and cats that will become Cade cats for life.

#catcadealumni #rescueanimals #catsoftheweek #catsareweird #orangecats #opttoadopt

Ood and Ruto, a love story. So thrilled to get to

Ood and Ruto, a love story. So thrilled to get to share that these two have been adopted by @chicagotoebeanfarm !! Some of the snuggliest kittens I’ve ever met will get to be snuggle buddies for life 🩷

I bought this top for the Eras tour but it never m

I bought this top for the Eras tour but it never made it to the stage. So, I put it front and center while hanging with my boy Rock. He’s one of the longest term dogs at @bordertailsrescue and I know why. He’s a black and white Pitbull type dog, there are so many of them in rescue so it’s hard for him to stand out. On top of that that, he wants to be the only dog in the home so that narrows down his prospects quickly. But I know an adopter will come. Someone will see his love for children, his calm demeanor, and his couch cuddling skills will win steal somebody’s heart. I just hope it doesn’t take much longer, I just hope that soon he will be in a home and spoiled and be the apple of someone’s eye because that person will be the lucky one.

Photo: @adventuresatos

I’m really not one to post birthday posts for pe

I’m really not one to post birthday posts for people, but it’s really cool to get to work in rescue beside one of your favorite people. I met @sweetbells a little over 6 years ago when I went to check out @thecatcade before it even opened to the public. Little did I know I also met someone who’d eventually be such a good friend. Shelly and I can always find humor in the darkest of times. She picks me up when I’m feeling down and encourages me to do the best work for the animals that need us. Her ability to figure things out and store medical information like a textbook blows my mind. Forever grateful to be saving cats alongside you Shelly! Here’s to this next year and all the fun in store. 🩷

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