Magda is the best person I have the honor to know. She devotes herself completely to her cats. I have adopted 3 wonderful cats from Gypsy cats.
Excellent Organization that takes great care of the cats in it's care and goes out of it's way to help other cats. I can not say enough about this wonderful organization and what it accomplishes. One group that walks the talk.
GypsyCats takes in special needs cats and kittens that need a lot of work and love. There is never hesitancy, only professionalism and compassion.
Gypsy Cats is one of the most upstanding felines rescues in the Chicagoland area. Magda is caring, honest and cares for the cats with true love for them unlike Tari Spitaily and Lisa Wilder that steal, hide and refuse to produce paper work for a cat in their possession. Who's a thief, certainly not Gypsy Cats!
I have known this woman for years and in her role of rescuer she is the most outstanding, above board, generous person I have ever met! She would do whatever it takes to help not only the kittys but any other animal needing help! I find it hard to believe that a person would give her a bad rating, but having seen those rating I can only assume someone else is lying for their own gain. Magda would never take anything that did not belong rightfully to her and she never ever would misuse profits!.
How sad the 'professionals with expertise in this field' exhibit what can best be described as a blend of tackiness, dishonesty, and self-centered interest in their reviews (see Jan 6, 2016). Who the heck are YOU to point fingers? Gypsy Cats NFP is under the loving direction of Magda - she's been involved in feline rescue since the late 90's. Compassionate, honest, genuine, she has devoted her life and home to the rescue and well-being of cats in northern IL and beyond. She has a tremendous sense of dedication; all items I and others who I know, have donated, have been sold for the sole and direct benefit of the cats she cares for. All the donations (monetary, things from paper towels to cleaners to items she resells) go for veterinary care, feeding, and daily maintenance of the cats. She has coached me on placement of cats, dealing with cat behaviors, and has generously devoted time, talent and resources for many years to so many others. She is a very connected individual within the rescue community, even beyond cats. She is quick to respond to emergency rescues, and is a known 'go to' woman who helps other rescues, as well as many individuals. It is sad that self-appointed 'people with expertise' troll this NFP's director for irrational, selfish reasons. Please use your so-called 'expertise' to put out good things in the world - go and help animals who need advocacy instead of putting out falsehoods about a person who IS an advocate.
Magda, in my opinion, has a calling and heartfelt 'north star' in her compassion for the voiceless animals. This is her life - she shares this devotion with both two legged and four legged creatures, each and every day.
I've known Magda for a number of years, and no one works harder or longer hours for the welfare of the animals. Her work for them includes a wide network to ensure the safety of not just cats, but other animals too (even a goat!) through her contacts with ethical and humane shelters. I have no idea where the specious reviews are coming from, but those reviewers don't even know her. I do, personally. Have witnessed the work she does, personally. This is someone you can trust to adopt from, and someone you can trust to donate to. This is a worthy cause for animal welfare, because I've never known anyone to care more deeply, more passionately about what she does.
The owner is such a compassionate and selfless person. She is constantly foregoing her own needs and comfort for the sake of others, both animals and people. She has given up so much in order to operate this rescue, and anyone familiar with the number of homeless cats knows what a huge expense this is. Please volunteer and donate!
Gypsy Cats is one of the most honest and hardworking rescues. Magda helps people and goes out of her way to help someone with no experience involving cats. She's always there when you need her. She wouldn't hurt anyone. Very professional. I would highly recommend her if you need to adopt a cat.
I'm the director at Gypsy Cats NFP 501c3. I would encourage any one seeking information about our rescue to contact us directly. We are in good standing with the state as well as the comptroller. We are happy to share our cat care experience with any interested parties.
Magda is a truly amazing woman who works continuously to ensure the safety, health and happiness of the cats in her care, as well as the community in general. The Sacrifices she has made and continues to make for animals are truly astonishing. The world would be s better place if there people out there like Magda.
Magda has the biggest heart for cats...she takes in kittens and cats and tries to rehome them into families that are caring and loving.When I lost mine she was recommended by a neighbor as to adopt another cat and she listened to my hurt and found me another furbaby....all of her animals are well cared for an vetted and if one can not be placed due to a medical condition etc,will live out the rest of their lives there being loved and cared for...amazing woman lives to care for these animals ...constantly pouring money and time for their lives ahead of her own...wish more were like her
I have often donated items to Gypsy Cats and I know the money from the sales is being well spent on the care of the cats. The cats here are well treated and cared for. I would gladly give more if I had it.
She's one of the most compassion person I meet she helps with out asking nothing in return . she's just an amazing person inside and out
I have my wonderful fur babies thanks to this charity. I thank The Lord there are people out there like the lovely woman who runs Gypsy Cats. She gives everything to help these animals.
She's a beautiful person inside and out. I have met her and seen the beauty she brings. She works very hard to make donations for her work. She even got my non loving cat husband to do a dance for donations. Nothing but great expectations will be filled.
Magda is a beautiful soul doing loving work for her feline friends. Cannot say enough good things about her.
No one cares more for cats and all animals withIn her community more than Magda and Gypsy Cats. She is dedicated, passionate, and committed to her cause. Whenever a friend is looking to adopt a cat I send them to her.
I've known magda for years and she is one of the most honest people I know. She has dedicated her life to helping these animals, putting their needs above her own. She is known for lending a hand to everyone around her and I feel blessed that our paths have crossed. I've donated in the past and would encourage everyone to give to this nonprofit.
One of the most caring and honest individuals I know. My two cats were adopted from Gypsy Cats. This lady WENT OUT OF HER WAY to make sure I did not spend anything on their health care..she did all that is possible to do before I picked them up. She also lent me an excellent carrying case, trusting me to return it when I was able. The care she bestows on her rescue cats is amazing. I highly recommend this organization if you are looking for a well cared-for cat to adopt.
Responding to the review by Tari Spitalny. Ms. Spitalny, the person you entrusted your items to (Lisa) has handed you a truckload of bullfeathers about Gypsy Cats. You are not local and therefore have no first-hand knowledge of these events. I am a volunteer at Gypsy Cats and I and an army of other volunteers spent hours going through the boxes and boxes of items that were delivered to GC from your mother's estate. Many items were broken, or of no real value. However, there were also many items that had good value - and some very good value. Volunteers did the research to make sure things were sold for what they were worth and not undervalued. I can attest that all of the volunteers were told of the conditions and terms under which the items would be sold and where the proceeds of the sale were to be applied. We were happy to help knowing that BOTH FCACC and Gypsy Cats would benefit. We understood that Magda was selling these things, at Lisa's request, because she has many outlets for sales, i.e., rented booth space at a resale shop, Etsy shop, online connections, etc. Lisa had no outlet for sales - and no idea how to go about selling the hundreds of items that took up two entire rooms at the rescue. Lisa agreed that the proceeds would benefit FCACC AND that Gypsy Cats would get a percentage - AFTER REASONABLE RENTS AND FEES WERE PAID. It's unfortunate that Lisa had no grasp of simple consignment sales rules and fees - including sales tax. When Lisa demanded the return of the plethora of items - they had to be brought back from the various places where they had been placed for sale. It took time. Lisa's demands were unreasonable, but were complied with as quickly as physically possible. Having "friends" call her and text her, and pound on her door late at night threatening bodily harm is a matter for the authorities. Your comments are slanderous and you have no facts supporting your claims. Gypsy Cats has a very long history of success in the feline rescue community. Anyone who knows Magda and has worked with her, knows she is incapable of doing the things you accuse her of. Her reputation in the community is stellar. I suggest you look to the friend to whom you entrusted these personal items if you're looking for a thief, a liar, or someone to blame. She has not been truthful in her communications with you.
Gypsy Cats is a small no-kill cat rescue organization with a great local reputation for providing excellent, clean, well-tended foster car for abandoned cats including those rescued from Chicago's animal center. The management has a strong network of volunteers and ties to other rescue organizations and vets. Larger donor-activist base. Highly collaborative.
A wonderful, caring organization that helps house cats, feral cats and humans with their cats. I adore this organization and the people who are part of it.
Very hardworking and cares so much! One if the most honest individuals I know. Always goes above and beyond. Thank for all you do!!
I have received 4 cats from Gypsy Cats and I KNOW this is one of the best rescues in the area. She is trustworthy , honest and has only the best intentions in whatever she does.