LOMBARD, Ill. — November 2, 2026 —
Many of Cat Guardians’ volunteers were on site to accept all 42 cats from fire department personnel, as they were rescued from the fire damaged building. At this time, the cause of the fire is undetermined.
The building is uninhabitable. The cats are currently being cared for by Lombard Veterinary Hospital and DuPage County Animal Services. Cat Guardians is also raising funds to cover the cats’ immediate care, veterinary needs, food, supplies, and temporary housing.
“We are grateful beyond words to all the fire and police personnel that assisted with the emergency situation and acted quickly to get every cat to safety,” said Beth Egofske, President. “We are also extremely thankful to the emergency responders who worked to put out the fire. The assistance of Lombard Veterinary Hospital and DuPage County Animal Services is sincerely appreciated!”
DuPage County Animal Services could only provide short term emergency housing. Therefore, Feral Fixers has offered to house our cats until we find a resolution to our situation. We are truly grateful for their kindness and assistance!
Cat Guardians needs support from individuals, families, businesses, and community organizations as we work to continue to care for the cats and now rebuild.

If you would like to donate to Cat Guardians, please email us at info@catguardians.org.

Cat Guardians Supply Wish List

Your generous donations help us provide essential care, nutrition, and comfort to the cats and kittens in our care. Below is a list of our most-needed supplies.

 Cat Litter

  • Non-clumping clay litter
  • Newspaper pellet litter

 

Wet Cat Food (Cans & Pouches)

  • Royal Canin Kitten Wet Food
  • Fancy Feast Grilled Wet Food
  • Friskies Shreds Wet Food
  • Sheba Kitten Wet Food Pouches (Chicken or Salmon)
  • Sheba Adult Wet Food Pouches

 

Dry Cat Food (Bags)

  • Purina ONE Adult Dry Cat Food
  • Purina ONE Kitten Dry Cat Food


Every donation makes a difference!

Thank you for helping Cat Guardians keep our cats and kittens healthy, comfortable, and well-fed. Your kindness and generosity mean the world to us!


A Loving Cat Rescue Center in Lombard, IL

Our Mission

Cat Guardians Rescue Center is an all volunteer-run nonprofit committed to rescuing stray and homeless cats and giving each one a second chance at life. For more than 35 years, we have provided compassionate care, high-quality veterinary treatment, and a safe, nurturing environment for every cat we serve.

Our mission is to ensure every cat has the opportunity to thrive. We work to place our cats in loving, permanent homes, and when adoption is not possible due to medical or behavioral needs, we offer lifelong sanctuary where they can live in comfort and security. Through the dedication of our volunteers, more than 2,000 cats have been given a fresh start filled with loving care, safety, and compassion.

 

At Cat Guardians, we believe every cat deserves to be loved, well cared for, and to have a safe place to call home.

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We hope you find a new friend and companion among our residents. We have all ages, from young and very playful kittens, to seniors who just want to enjoy your company.

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